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	Pioneer Puma Choir Pioneer School of the Arts offers a school choir to all interested 4th and 5th grade students. It is NOT by audition. It is designed for students who love to sing, act, play instruments and perform choreography. Learning to perform together as a team involves a great deal of respect, responsibility, discipline and perseverance. It's my belief as director that character education is the foundation for all outstanding performances. Pioneer's choir meets every Monday and Wednesday form 3:45-4:45 in the portable, behind the main building. Those students who are regular members of choir are expected to attend ALL rehearsals. If a day arises where attendance becomes impossible, a note of explanation will be requested from parents/guardians as to the reason for missing a scheduled rehearsal. Parents/Guardians are asked to provide transportation home from regular rehearsals and possibly 'to and from' community performances. Choir members will have opportunities to perform at various community functions, including presentations in Pioneer's own gym. Family and friends may feel free to take pictures and/or video performances. Choir members enjoy watching themselves perform and it's a great way for debriefing what went well and what will need correction. Celebrations of success are realities. Parent teams will be asked to help plan and serve refreshments. Choir attire will include a choir T-shirt worn with black dress pants or black skirts. Black dress shoes are encouraged. Participation costs will include the cost of the T-shirt and a yearly donation of $10 per choir family to help defray costs regarding food, drinks, etc. Please feel free to contact me for questions or concerns.  I'll always to happy to visit with you. I believe when we all work together for the good of the students, it becomes a 'win win' situation for everyone. Thanks. Let's look forward to a fantastic year together. Musically, Corlyss J Peterson (peterson.corlyss@meridianschools.org) Wk: 855.4100, Cell: 484.1868
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	Band The Pioneer "Band of Pumas" is a group of 54 enthusiastic beginning band members who meet daily to regularly enjoy learning to play their instruments. If you're looking to hear some great beginning band music, stop by the portable between 2:00 and 2:25! Their Director is Phil Hartman (hartman.phil@meridianschools.org).
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	Orchestra Orchestra is open to all 4th and 5th grade students who have the desire to make a big string sound with their peers.  The beginning 4th grade orchestras meet every other day at 11:30-12:00 and give two concerts per year and the 5th grade advanced orchestra meets every day at 11:00-11:30 and gives three concerts per year.  Parents are welcome to visit any time. Questions?  Feel free to contact me at Centennial High, 855-4250, ext. 1401. Marcia von Huene  vonHuene.marcia@meridianschools.org
	Chess Club Chess Club meets every Monday morning at 7:30 am in the gym. Students can purchase breakfast after chess club from the cafeteria.  For more information, contact Eron & Sandi Gailey at gaileys@yahoo.com.
	K-Kids K-Kids provides the opportunity to develop self-esteem, leadership skills, morals and standards, and respect for others. This program involves elementary students, their parents, teachers, and Kiwanians in developing a character education opportunity as well as exposure to the concepts of community service and service learning. Members learn that their opinions and ideas count and that they can be productive members of society. They form sound personal values and experience satisfaction in knowing they did something to help improve the world around them. K-Kids members learn to work together as a group and yet be strong individually.