Guardian & Angels Announcements
August 2023 Edition - last edit 7/26
Summer may be fading away... but more fun is on the way!
IDA camp was better than we could have imagined and we are incredibly proud of our Angels and Guardians. They received multiple compliments on their professionalism and enthusiasm. The greatest of compliments is that instructors have asked us to work with our teams again next year!
Great job wing family! We are proud of you.
This Announcement Sheet Includes the Following:
2. Guardian Summer Training:
- July 31- August 2, Guardian Dance Team Training, 8:30-12 pm
- August 3: Photo & Sponsorship Day, 7:30-12:30 pm
- August 7-9: Guardian Dance Officer Training, 8:30-12 pm
- August 14-15: Guardian HH Workshop, 8:30-12 pm
4. Links to Team Calendars
Angels Summer Prep Work:
- Continuing their activity hours and completing their Dance Training hours. These are due on the first day of school.
- Reviewing their IDA routines. Each routine has a tutorial video available for review and is linked in our Google Classroom. They must be logged into their LISD account for access.
- Stretching daily! Improving flexibility in a healthy manner is essential for progression to the Varsity level. Consistency and patience are key to achieving this goal.
- Mark August 3rd on their calendars for team photos! We've sent detailed information about this event in the email below, so they need to be prepared and ready to shine.
Guardian Summer Training Events - Mandatory Unless Otherwise Noted
July 31- August 2: Guardian Summer Training, 8:30-12 pm
- Who: Guardians Only (Angels do not attend)
- Where: GHS Dance Gym, please enter through the glass doors which will unlock at 8 AM.
- What: We will clean and perfect all custom routines learned at IDA Camp.
- To-Do: Bring all dance shoes, your journal, a writing utensil, and your water bottle.
** Guardians need to learn the new MS Routine from the online tutorial linked here: https://youtu.be/cW3iSuCZkSw
August 3: Photo & Sponsorship Day, 7:30-12:30 pm
- Who: This is a mandatory event for all Guardians and Angels!
- Where: GHS Dance Gym and Auditorium; please enter through the glass doors which will unlock at 8 AM.
- When: Guardians must arrive by 7:30 AM; Angels arrive at 8:30 AM.
- What: Teams will take their individual and team photos, then visit local businesses to fundraise donations.
- To-Do: Dancers must arrive with hair and makeup ready for photos. We will change into our team uniforms prior to the photos.
*We are still looking for parent volunteers to drive the girls to the businesses on August 3rd, 10:00 AM-12:30 PM. You can sign up using this link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0d4eacae2ea2ff2-sponsorship#/
August 7-9: Guardian Dance Officer Training, 8:30-12 pm
- Who: Guardian Dance officers only
- Where: Location varies between the GHS Dance Gym and the LHS PAC.
August 7th - Meet in the GHS Dance Gym at 8:15 AM. We will choreograph our section of the Officer Convocation Production. (See video here)
August 8th - At 8:30 AM, Meet at the LHS in the Don Tew PAC for Convocation Rehearsal.
August 9th - At 7:45 AM, Meet at the LHS PAC for Convocation Performance. Full costume, hair, and make-up. We will return to GHS afterward and work on choreographing our next field routine.
August 14-15: Guardian Summer Training, 8:30-12 pm
- Who: Guardians Only
- Where: GHS Dance Gym, please enter through the glass doors which will unlock at 8 AM.
- What: We will learn our contest Team Hip Hop by Angie.
- To-Do: Bring all dance shoes, your journal, a writing utensil, and your water bottle.
Important Update: New Texas Vaping Law Affects Dance Team!
We want to bring your attention to a significant development concerning the use of vaping products among students in Texas schools, including our Guardians & Angels.
The state of Texas has passed new legislation to address the alarming issue of students vaping on school grounds. The new legislation mandates alternative placement for students caught with vaping devices in schools. Any placement in an alternative education setting (LEO) is a Level III infraction according to the LISD Dance Team handbook and would result in an automatic dismissal from our team.
We kindly request your assistance in discussing the seriousness of the new vaping law with your children. It is crucial to emphasize the importance of adhering to the law and refraining from vaping on school premises.
As a dance team, we aim to maintain a safe and healthy environment for all members, and complying with this law is vital not only for legal reasons but also for the overall health and well-being of our dancers' bodies.
Let's work together to ensure a positive and responsible atmosphere on campus and support the health of our dance team!
Team Calendars:
The year is bustling with activity for our dancers, with a wide range of activities and events. As we incorporate the Guardian/Angel dates into our Year At A Glance (YAG), we kindly request that you add them to your family's calendar too. This will keep everyone informed and ensure that our dancers don't miss out on any of the exciting experiences and fun-filled moments! Please note that new additions/edits are highlighted in pink on the Year at a Glance.
- Guardians YAG - linked here
- Angels YAG - linked here
- Managers - During the summer, we only need managers to come for the First Team Meeting on July 18th in the dance gym from 9am-12pm.
In addition to our Year At A Glance, we offer Google Calendars for both our Guardian and Angel teams. By clicking the link and integrating it into your own Google calendar, you'll have easy access to all relevant events, dates, and times as needed.
- Guardians Google Calendar - linked here
- Angels Google Calendar - linked here
Booster Club Meeting Dates:
Aug. 8, 7-8 pm, GHS Lecture Hall *$25 dues due
Sept. 12, 7-8 pm, GHS Lecture Hall
Oct. 10, 7-8 pm, GHS Lecture Hall
Nov. 14, 7-8 pm, GHS Lecture Hall
Dec. 12, 7-8 pm, GHS Lecture Hall
Jan. 9, 7-8 pm, GHS Lecture Hall
Feb. 13, 7-8 pm, GHS Lecture Hall
March 5, 7-8 pm, GHS Lecture Hall
April 9, 7-8 pm, GHS Lecture Hall
May 14, 7-8 pm, GHS Lecture Hall
Team Photo Sharing
Communication:
You can always send me an email with any questions!
Guardian Director, Kelly Mabry
Email: kelly.mabry@leanderisd.org
Website: https://sites.google.com/leanderisd.org/msreeves2021/product-service-event-overview
Phone: (512) 570-1400
Twitter: @coach_mabry
Team Instagram!
Guardians Insta: https://www.instagram.com/ghsguardians
Angels Insta: https://www.instagram.com/ghsangels/
Team Facebook!
Right now we have 2 team FB pages. Follow both!
This page is linked to our IG account and updates automatically, but no one knows the login info. Eventually we will be logged out and not able to post future updates.
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100082664075055
This is the new one that can access and use for all future updates. Please follow this one as well.