Jan Stivers owner/director

Norwalk                                                Carlisle

360 Wright Rd.                                        85 School Street

Norwalk, IA 50211                                   Carlisle, IA 50047

515.981.4298                                         515-989-0558

 

www.norwalksuperstars.com

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November 2007 NEWSLETTER

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MIDDLE SCHOOL DANCE

& FRIENDS TIME

 

FOR 5TH – 8TH GRADES 

COST: $5.00

 

FALL HARVEST DANCE: Friday, November 9th

 

CHRISTMAS DANCE: Friday, December 7th

 

CELEBRATE THE NEW YEAR DANCE: Friday, January 11th

 
UPCOMING CAMPS
 

« High School Musical II:

Saturday, November 17th 10:00 – 2:00 pm ages 4 & up. $30.00   for 1st child and $27.00 for 2nd

« Survivor:

Friday, November 23rd 10:00 –2:00 pm  $30.00 for 1st child and $27.00 for 2nd

« Princess:

Saturday, December 8th 10:00 – 1:00 pm  $35.00 for princesses ages 3 and up

« Broadway Stars:

Saturday, January 12th 10:00 – 2:00 pm for ages 3 and up. $30.00 for 1st child and $27.00

 

REGISTER NOW, CAMPS FILL UP FAST!

 
PARENT’S NIGHT OUT
 

«November 10th                                                   « November 17th

«December 1st                                                      « December 8th
« December 15th

SPECIAL VALENTINE’S DATE NIGHT FOR PARENTS

February 15th - 6:00 to 10:00 p.m.

        $20 1st child; $30 2nd child; $40 3rd child 

 
KNOW YOUR MUSIC TEACHER!
 

JACKLEEN DOHLMAN: Ms. Jackleen teaches all musical instruments, including violin and strings, specializing in intermediate and advanced piano. She has her Masters Degree in Music Education and Performing Arts and has over thirty years experience.

PEGGY GEORGE: Ms. Peggy teaches group acting, performance drama and opera. She has her Bachelors Degree in voice and music education. She has many years of teaching experience including the direction of children’s choral concerts and music theatre.

DEB PAUL: Ms. Deb teaches beginning piano, toddler music and all brass instruments. She has her Bachelors Degree in music and ten years teaching experience. She spent eight of those years as a band director.

JENNY SCHAFF: Ms. Jenny teaches piano (all ages) as well as voice. She has her Master’s Degree in Music Education with over 18 years of teaching experience. Ms. Jenny is the choir director for the Norwalk United Methodist Church and the accompanist for the Norwalk High School and Heartland Youth Choir. 

STEVEN KENNEDY: Mr. Steven is our guitar instructor and a music major at Simpson College. He teaches acoustic, electric and 12 string to all ages and levels of students. He is also a member of the Simpson College jazz band.

DUANE WEIKLE: Mr. Duane teaches percussion to all ages and levels of student. He is a graduate of Drake University and has played with several bands and ensembles in the Des Moines area for over 20 years.

 

ð COSTUMES MUST BE PAID IN FULL BY DECEMBER 1ST!

 

ð Please Remember To:  write your student's FIRST & LAST name on EVERYTHING they bring with them to the studio…batons, dance shoes, bags,etc It makes it much less frustrating for you when you are trying to find something which has been left behind, and for us when we are trying to match a lost and found item with a dancer/twirler/tumbler.

ð PLEASE PUT YOUR CHILD'S FIRST & LAST NAME along with your home phone number in the memo section of your check, and what the check is for. We have many students with the same last names, although not related to one another. This helps our bookkeeper credit your account, instead of someone else's. Thanks so much!

 

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 CHECK OUT WHAT’S NEW:

Does the music sound louder in the studios; can you hear the music better?  For the

students to hear better we have added new speakers in studio A and a whole new CD system in Studio C with 3 feet speakers.  The students and teachers love the systems because they can go faster or slower as needed plus they love it loud!  In Carlisle we already had new systems but we were able to spread out the speakers for a better quality of sound. 

 

Tumbling just became easier and  more fun for beginners in Norwalk.  A new octagon for the smaller students and a huge folding wedge arrived last week.  The students love it and can’t wait to practice their front and back walkovers over the octagon and they feel much safer doing their back handsprings. 

Carlisle has over $3,000 worth of new wiring, lighting and heating for the parents and students comfort and safety.  Ms. Jan and the great Carlisle Superstars staff were very concerned about the safety plus the comfort of everyone so felt it was worth the investment even though we lease the space. 

 
NEW Classes starting in November!!
 

Saturday Classes:

Tumbling for Beginners:  9:15-9:45 am - $32

Cheerleading – ages 4-7:  9:45-10:15 am - $32

Stretching & Strength Training:  10:15 – 11:00 am  6-weeks - $25

Tumbling III & IV:  11:00–11:45 am - $47

Open Gym – current Superstars:  1st Saturday of month – 11:45-1:00 - $5

 

Fitness for Parents:  8:30–9:15 am Saturday or

8:00–8:45 pm Tuesday.  6-Weeks:  $35 for one class or $50 for both.

 

Tuesday Classes:

Mom and Tot Fitness:  9:00-9:30 am - $20/month

Cabin Fever Play Time for Adults & Tots:  9:30-11:00 am.  $3 for 1st child; $2 for 2nd child per week.

 

Thursday Class:

Musical Theater ages K-3rd:  6:30 pm - $20 for 6-week session.

 
Recital pictures will be taken:
April 12th   in Norwalk and
April 19th   in Carlisle.
 
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
The studio will be closed November 21st - 25th to observe the Thanksgiving Holiday. Regular classes will be held on Monday & Tuesday, Nov. 19th and 20th. Vacation will begin Wednesday, Nov. 21st and classes will resume on Monday, Nov. 26th.
 
THE HOLIDAY SEASON APPROACHES
 
Our Christmas programs are scheduled! Carlisle will perform December 15th at 1:00 pm, Carlisle High School. Norwalk’s are December 16th, at Norwalk Middle School with shows at 1:00, 3:00 & 4:30 pm. 
 
ATTENTION SANTA!
 
Our studios will be receiving new merchandise for dancers, twirlers, tumblers and musicians just in time for holiday gift giving! Be sure to check out apparel, toys and fun stocking stuffers!
 
 

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

November

 

1st Tuition Fees Due

3rd Saturday Classes begin!

3rd Open Gym for current Superstars:  1st Saturday of month – 11:45-1:00

3rd Girl Scout Camp, Norwalk, 12:30-3:00

3rd State Ind. Drill Team

4th Iowa's Junior Miss competition

 

               

 

Saturday, November 4th Production Practice – Dance Only

    12:00-12:45 pm Juniors (Studio A); Minis (Studio B/C)
    12:45-1:30 pm   Minis (Studio A); Juniors (Studio B/C)
    1:30-2:00 pm     FULL TEAM REHEARSAL
    2:00-2:45 pm     Seniors (Studio A); Teens (Studio B/C)
    2:45-3:30 pm     Teens (Studio A); Seniors (Studio B/C)

 

               

 

9th Fall Harvest Dance 5th to 8th Grade

10th Girl Scout Camp at Carlisle, 9:30-12:00 & 12:30-3:00

10th Parent’s Night out, 6:00-10:00 pm

10th & 11th Baton, Omaha Competition & Clinic

11th 6:30 pm - Miss Warren County - Pageant at Superstars

15th Fundraiser pickup

17th High School Musical II ages 4 & up, 10:00-2:00

17th Parent’s Night out, 6:00-10:00 pm

21st – 25th THANKSGIVING VACATION!

23rd Survivor, 10:00-2:00

29th Musical Theater ages K-3rd #4, 6:30

 

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

December

 

1st Tuition Fees Due

1st Costumes Paid in Full

1st State Drill Team

1st Open Gym for current Superstars:  1st Saturday of month – 11:45-1:00

1st Light Up Carlisle, 5:00-8:00

1st Parent’s Night out, 6:00-10:00 pm

7th Christmas Dance

8th Princess Camp ages 3 & up, 10:00-1:00

8th Parent’s Night out, 6:00-10:00 pm

8th Christmas Dance

 

               

 

Saturday, December 8th – Production Baton Practice

             10:00 to 10:30 Rising Stars & Starbrights

             10:30 to 11:15 Full Production

             11:15 to 11:45 Shining Stars & Silver Stars

 

Saturday, December 8th - Production Dance Practice

              12:00 to 12:45 Juniors (Studio A); Minis (Studio B/C)

              12:45 to 1:30 Minis (Studio A); Juniors (Studio B/C)

              1:30 to 2:00 FULL TEAM REHEARSAL

              2:00 to 2:45 Seniors (Studio A); Teens (Studio B/C)

              2:45 to 3:30 Teens (Studio A); Seniors (Studio B/C)

 

               

 

15th Carlisle Christmas Program @ High School Gym, 1:00

15th Parent’s Night out, 6:00-10:00 pm

16th Norwalk Christmas Programs @ Middle School Gym, 1:00, 3:00 & 4:30

4th – Jan. 6th CHRISTMAS VACATION!