Spring Trip/Fundraising

Spring Trip 2023

Information will be posted at the start of the 2022-23 schoolyear regarding the spring trip location, itinerary, costs and fundraisers.

Fair Share - $50 Due by November 1, 2022

Each member of the AASD Fine Arts Department is responsible for a yearly fair share of $50 to be paid to the AASD Fine Arts Boosters. Money from the fair share is used in the department to buy music, folders, music awards, celebrations, equipment, instruments, concert costs, show materials, lumber, paint, fabric, department T-Shirts, decorations, etc. This fair share is SEPARATE from the trip participation fee. By paying the fair share, students receive a t-shirt, free tickets to our shows, and the option to participate in any of the several field trips typically offered during the schoolyear (some for an additional fee to cover transportation, tickets, food, lodging, etc.)

Students in multiple groups within the AASD Fine Arts Department will only pay the fair share one time each year.
The fair share is non-refundable and non-transferable.
Deadline for payment is November 1st, 2022.

Charms Website - https://www.charmsoffice.com/charms2/login.asp

(School code: AltoonaMusic)

Many of the drama parents are aware of how the Fine Arts Boosters operates because they have already had children involved with the music department. For those of you that are new to this, it is very important that you get set up with a Charms account. This website is the primary method for how the Fine Arts Boosters communicate news, fundraisers, volunteer sign-ups, etc. in addition to helping you keep track of your fair share and trip account balance. I have created a document to hopefully answer any questions you may have about the website. It can be found on the left hand side of the page under "Important Forms." Students received login information at school- if you have questions email Mr. Cossitor at [email protected]

Chaperoning

We will be adopting the FAB's policies for selecting chaperones. Basically parents are selected based on how many hours they put into volunteering to assist the Fine Arts Department and working the Mansion Park Concession stands (the chief source of fundraising for the Fine Arts Dept.). Parents with the most hours will be the first considered.

Chaperones DO NOT PAY to attend the trip, but they are expected to assist and supervise in any way needed while on the trip. If this is something that interests you, the good news is that helping with the drama club's work days for our show sets/costumes/props WILL count as volunteer hours. We will also count the hours spent helping to sell tickets/other fundraisers before our shows. Fill out the parent interest form to the left (under "Important Forms") and be on the lookout on CHARMS for when we need some help.

Fundraisers

Once students return to school and we can confirm the spring trip, FAB will be planning MANY fundraisers over the course of this year. You will see information about upcoming ones come out at the Drama Club meetings and on the Charms website (under Handouts). You should also receive email notices through Charms. We will also still be offering our annual program ad fundraiser. You can find more information at the "Program Ads" link on the left side of the page. Another year-round fundraiser, the Scrip program, has also been included for your reference. The "scrip" info link has outdated information from last year. We will update when new information is available. Lastly, the Mansion Park Concession Stands (in addition to earning you volunteer hours) also earn you $3 per hour towards your student's trip fee/fair share. You may sign up through Charms.

PAYMENT DUE DATES:

TBA

ADA Website Compliance

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Important Forms

All should be mailed to the AAHS FAB at PO Box 150 Altoona, PA 16603

Fundraisers

Check CHARMS and BAND for available fundraisers- there will typically be at least one per month.

Program Ads

Scrip