Grand Forks Public Schools
2014 Summer Performing Arts (SPA)
for Middle School
What is Middle School SPA?
Middle School SPA is designed for students currently enrolled in grades 6 and 7 in 2013-14. It is a four-week,
workshop-style program in drama, movement, vocal music, and tech.
This program is designed to promote a greater awareness of the performing arts, and enrich creativity among
the students. This is a terrific opportunity to experience music, drama, and dance outside of a production. No
experience is necessary!
The program will combine the workshop training into show-and-tell performances on the evenings of June 25
and 26. This will give the students the opportunity to share and demonstrate their experiences of the summer.
There will a ‘fun day’ at the conclusion of the session. More details about this will be available once the
session starts.
Facility:
South Middle School - 1999 47th Avenue South
Dates:
June 2-24 (M-F) from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm at South Middle School.
June 24*, 25, 26 from 6:30-9:00 pm at South Middle School (*if needed)
Performances:
June 25 and 26 at 7:00 pm at South Middle School
Fun Day:
June 27 - Swimming (1pm), Share day at Red River with High School SPA (5pm).
More details will be provided.
Voice Lessons:
(Optional) $50.00 fee for 4, 30-minute Private Voice Lessons (2 per week).
Lessons are given during MS SPA rehearsal time. There will be a recital at
12:30pm on June 20 at South MS.
Fees:
$140.00 fee includes cast shirt and cast photo. (There is an additional
$50.00 fee for students participating from outside of Grand Forks, ND.)
$50.00 fee for voice lessons (optional).
Refunds:
If there is some reason that the student will not be able to participate, you may receive a refund of
any fees paid minus the cost of the T-shirt, should the student wish to keep it. To request a
refund, please contact the SPA office to receive a refund request form.
Financial Aid:
There are funds available for students in need of financial aid. If you feel you might
qualify for a SPA scholarship, please send your registration with a SPA Application for
Financial Assistance form. If you do not have this form, please call the SPA office at
(701) 746-2205 ext. 6820 or download one from our website www.spacompany.org.
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Contact:
Assistance guidelines follow those of the free and reduced lunch program.
Funds are available on a first-come, first-served basis. You will be notified by mail of the
decision concerning your financial aid.
All SPA participants are expected to maintain the highest level of behavior and work ethic.
SPA office: (701) 746-2205 ext. 6820 or email to [email protected]
Studies show that the Arts allow students to express themselves creatively and bolster their self-confidence as well as improve overall academic performance!
Please see reverse
2014 MIDDLE SCHOOL SPA REGISTRATION FORM
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Please print.
Schedule is on the reverse side of this form.
Registrations are taken on a first-come, first-served basis.
We reserve the right to limit enrollment. You will be notified if the session becomes full.
STUDENT INFORMATION
Name:
Gender:
Date of Birth:
Current Grade (2013-14):
Current School (2013-14):
Adult Shirt Size (circle one):
S
Does your child have any medical conditions, including food allergies? (please circle):
YES
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XL
XXL
If “yes”, please list:
NO
Is your child currently on an IEP or 504 plan? (please circle):
YES
M
Will your child need any special accommodations, or will your child require a para to accompany him/her? (circle one):
NO
Case Manager:
YES
NO
(if "yes", please contact the SPA office at 701-746-2205 ext. 6820)
(Para requests must be sent in before April 14 as there is limited availability)
PARENT/GUARDIAN INFORMATION
Parent/Guardian Name(s):
Mailing Address:
City:
State:
ZIP Code:
Home Phone:
Work/Cell Phone:
Name of person at cell/work phone:
Will either parent be on active military duty? (please circle):
Parent Email (if you would like to receive schedule updates and information to your email):
YES
NO
ENROLLMENT AND PAYMENT INFORMATION
Please list any unavoidable conflicts (We can work around conflicts, so long as we know about them ahead of time):
Please make checks payable to "GFPS"
Please Check One:
_________I am a resident of Grand Forks, ND, or my student attends a GFPS school, and have enclosed $140.00.
_________I am not a resident of Grand Forks and have enclosed $190.00 ($140 fee + $50 out of district fee).
_________I am enrolling my student in voice lessons for an additional $50.00 (more information on reverse).
_________I am applying for financial assistance (please submit the SPA Application for Financial Assistance with
this registration form in lieu of payment.) If you do not have an application, please call the SPA Office at
(701) 746-2205 ext. 6820 or download one from our website www.spacompany.org.
Please mail completed registrations to:
MS SPA REGISTRATION
2211 17TH AVE S
GRAND FORKS, ND 58201
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All information in this form is subject to School Board approval and may change at any time.