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Student/Parent Handbook
Spring 2016
www.casamanana.org/cpac 817-321-5040
fax 817-332-5711
Noah Putterman – Director of Children’s Theatre and Education: [email protected]
Alyssa Gardner – Education and Outreach Manager:
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Contents IMPORTANT DATES ....................................................................................................................................... 5
Class Blackout Dates (Spring ‘16 Semester) .............................................................................................. 5
CPAC POLICIES AND PROCEDURES ................................................................................................................ 6
Student drop-off/pick-up procedure (see map on pg. 3) ......................................................................... 6
Late Pick-Up Policy .................................................................................................................................... 6
Sign-up for Text Message Reminders ....................................................................................................... 6
Waiting for Students ................................................................................................................................. 7
Payments ................................................................................................................................................... 7
Refunds: .................................................................................................................................................... 7
Inclement Weather Policy ......................................................................................................................... 8
Attendance ................................................................................................................................................ 8
Absences: .............................................................................................................................................. 8
Disciplinary Action: ................................................................................................................................... 8
Class Rules ................................................................................................................................................. 9
Class Materials .............................................................................................................................................. 9
Dance classes: ........................................................................................................................................... 9
TheatreFest ................................................................................................................................................... 9
Student/Parent CPAC Agreement Form* ................................................................................................... 11
Liability Release and Medical Form* .......................................................................................................... 12
Volunteer Information Sheet* .................................................................................................................... 13
CPAC TSHIRT ORDER FORM (optional) ........................................................................................................ 15
Save the date for Broadway Bash! .............................................................................................................. 17
*Please fill out and return these forms on or before the second week of classes.
**Spring blackout dates are available on our website (https://www.casamanana.org/cpac-schedules)
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Welcome to CPAC!
This handbook contains important information regarding the Spring 2016 semester, as well as important
forms which must be returned to the Education Office as soon as possible.
You may receive a future email pertaining to the specific class in which your child is enrolled if your
teacher has any class-specific information to give out.
If you have questions, please take a look through our website and your Online Registration Portal, or you
can feel free to contact the Education Office: [email protected], 817-321-5040.
Communication with you is extremely important to us, and we promise to respond to any questions,
comments, or concerns you may have in as timely a manner as possible.
Once again, welcome to our CPAC family. We are so grateful to have you with us!
Noah Putterman and Alyssa Gardner
Education Department
Casa Mañana Theatre
817-321-5040
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Picking Up and Dropping Off
For the safety of our students, please adhere to these pick-up and drop-off procedures:
Students may be picked-up and dropped-off in front of the Casa Rehearsal Studios. Exiting cars should
form 2 Lanes of traffic to turn LEFT or RIGHT onto University Dr. During the first week, staff will be
outside to direct students to the correct classroom, but this may not be possible for every week. If
teachers are not outside, please feel free to send your child inside the Rehearsal Studio to wait in our
Green Room before their class begins.
Please form ONE carpool line, and please do not wait in areas designated as fire lanes.
If you feel uncomfortable having your child walk-in by her or himself, or would prefer not to use our
carpool lane, we completely understand. We ask that you please park in the main parking lot to
accompany your child(ren) to and from the studio rather than leave your vehicle unattended in the
driveway. This prevents us from blocking traffic and slowing down our car pool lane.
Thank you so much for your cooperation in helping to keep our students SAFE!
Parking is NOT permitted
anywhere except the main
parking lot. Please do not
block traffic by waiting in
the fire lanes of the
driveway!!!
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IMPORTANT DATES
FIRST WEEK OF SPRING ‘16 SEMESTER CLASSES – February 1-6 – PLEASE NOTE: Due to FW Stock Show parking rules, the first week of Spring semester classes will be closed to parents. Parents may observe during the SECOND week of classes, Feb 8-13.
FINAL WEEK OF SPRING ‘16 SEMESTER CLASSES – May 9-14 – One semester-length class showcases. Guests are invited to observe the final class. (Please limit your guests to 4 per student).
Class Blackout Dates (Spring ‘16 Semester)
Below, please find a list of all blackout dates during which classes will NOT be held. Our Rehearsal Studio
space is shared with our main stage productions, which have precedence over the space. We will send reminders out as the semester goes on, but please make note of these dates: Monday Classes: NO CLASSES Feb 15, March 14, April 4 Broadway Babies 10:00-10:45 and 11:00-11:45 AM – Ms. Alyssa Broadway Studio I K-2 4:30-5:30 PM - Ms. Laura Broadway Studio II K-2 4:30-5:30 PM - Ms. Missy Acting II Grades 2-4 4:30-5:30 PM - Mr. Noah Acting I Grades 5-7 5:35- 6:35 PM – Ms. Missy Casa Kids 5:30-7:00 PM – Ms. Alyssa and Ms. Sarah (Rehearsals may still be scheduled on these dates) Broadway Studio Grades 5-7 7:00-8:15 PM – Ms. Missy Tuesday Classes: NO CLASSES Feb 16, March 15, April 5 Broadway Babies 10:00-10:45 AM and 11:00-11:45 AM– Ms. Alyssa Broadway Voice Studio - Ms. Sarah - 4:30-5:30 PM - Ms. Sarah Triple Threat (I, II & III) 5:35-7:05 PM - Ms. Hannah, Ms. Sarah, Ms. Alyssa, Mr. Noah Broadway Dance II Grades 5+ 7:15-8:15 PM – Ms. Alyssa Wednesday Classes: NO CLASSES Feb 17, March 16, April 6 Broadway Babies 2:00-2:45PM - Ms. Alyssa Kids on Broadway Jungle Book KIDS (Wed) – 4:30-6:00 PM – Ms. Alyssa, Ms. Hannah Creative Drama 4:30-5:30 PM - Ms. Jennie Acting II Grades 5-7 4:30-5:30 PM - Mr. Noah Broadway Studio I Grades K-1 5:35-6:35 PM - Ms. Jennie Thursday Classes: NO CLASSES Feb 18, March 17, April 7 November 26 Broadway Studio 2 (K-1) - 4:00PM-5:00PM - Ms. Jacque Kids on Broadway Jungle Book KIDS (Thurs) - 4:30-6:00PM - Ms. Alyssa, Ms. Hannah Musical Production for Special Challenges 4:30-6:00 PM – Ms. Tina and Ms. Laura Actor Training Program 5:00-7:00PM - Mr. Noah Acting for the Camera - Teens on Screen 8-12 6:00-7:15 PM – Ms. Sarah Saturday Morning Classes: NO CLASSES Feb 20, March 19, April 9 Broadway Dance III 9:00-10:00 AM - Ms. Alyssa Broadway Studio I Grades 2-4 10:00-11:00 AM & 11:00-12:00 PM - Ms. Hannah Creative Drama Grades K-1 10:00-11:00 AM - Mr. Ryan Acting I Grades 2-4 11:00-12:00 PM - Mr. Ryan Acting for Adults - Beg Meisgner Technique - 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM - Mr. Noah
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CPAC POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
Student drop-off/pick-up procedure (see map on pg. 3)
Please enter from W Lancaster Ave and drive through the main parking lot to drop off your student(s) at
the Rehearsal Studio located behind the dome. Exit from Casa Mañana onto University Dr. If you want
to drop your student(s) off and return to the main parking lot, please feel free to do so by exiting onto
University and returning to the lot from Lancaster.
During the first week of class, staff will be outside the studio to direct students to the correct classroom,
but this may not be possible for every week. If teachers or CPAC staff are not outside, please feel free to
send your child inside the Rehearsal Studio to wait in our Rehearsal Studio Green Room until their class
begins. If you would prefer to accompany your child to their class, please park in the main parking lot to
walk your child(ren) in.
Please do not park in any spots which are designated as “Casa Staff”, along the Will Rogers fence, or on
the left side of the street between the dome and rehearsal studio, as these are reserved for staff/cast
parking and/or are fire lanes.
Upon entering the Rehearsal Studio, students should all go straight into the Rehearsal Studio Green
Room where they will wait for their teacher to call them into their classroom when they are ready.
If you choose to wait for your student during class, you may park in the main parking lot and wait in the
Green Room of the Rehearsal Studios.
You may pick up your student in the carpool line or escort your student back to the main parking lot. If you
are using the carpool line, please form one orderly line until you have your student in your vehicle. Exiting
cars may form two lanes of traffic to exit right or left onto University Drive.
Late Pick-Up Policy
We understand that it may not always be possible to pick up your student perfectly on time. If you are late
picking up your student from class, you will be given a 10-minute grace period from the time the class has
ended. Once this grace period has lapsed, you will be charged $1 for each minute you are late.
You may have to enter the studio to look for your student, as his or her teacher may have to bring them
back inside so as to start their next class period on time.
Want to Receive important CPAC Reminders via text?
Just text @cpacs16 to the number 81010
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Waiting for Students
We understand that some families are travelling from very far away and cannot go home during class. As
our studios are small and as we want to ensure that students have full focus during class time, classes
will typically be closed to parents. Please feel free to park in the main parking lot and wait inside our
Rehearsal Studio’s Green Room.
Payments
Families may choose to pay in full at the time of registration.
Other options include:
- Pay a 10% deposit on the course and enroll in automatic billing. The balance will be debited in one
lump sum, automatically.
- Pay a 10% deposit on the course and pay in 3 equal payments over 3 months (semester classes) or 7
equal payments over the next 7 months (year-long classes). February 15, March 15, and April 15. If you
register in the same month a class begins, you will then be making two payments during the first month.
For example, if you register on February 3, your next payment is due February 15.
If your payment information changes, please be sure to update your profile in the Registration Portal
https://campsself.active.com/CasaMananaInc. Links to your account
are also available on the Education pages of the Casa Mañana website (www.casamanana.org.) You can
login anytime to make a payment toward your balance. Otherwise, the credit card on file will automatically
be charged on the above payment dates. Email reminders to make payments will be sent out, but it is the
family's responsibility to make sure their account information is up do date. We accept Master Card, Visa,
American Express, Discover, Check, or Cash. There is a $25.00 fee for returned checks.
Refunds: All refunds will be charged a $25.00 processing fee. A full refund, minus the processing fee, will be given
until the first day of classes. Refunds through the second week of the class will be pro-rated, minus the
processing fee. Once the third week of the class has commenced, no refunds will be granted. If you
chose to enroll in a payment plan and cancel after the third week of class, any balance remaining must
still be paid according to the payment plan except in extenuating circumstances and at the discretion of
the Director of Education. Qualifying refunds will be credited to the credit card on file or can be credited
to your account for future registrations. Account credits expire at the end of the each Casa season
and cannot be refunded once they have been processed.
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Inclement Weather Policy
Casa Mañana’s CPAC classes follow the Fort Worth ISD in cases of inclement weather. These
announcements will be made via email, the CPAC webpage, and the CPAC and Casa Mañana Facebook
pages.
Semester schedules are built with at least two extra day pre-planned into the
semester to compensate for such events, therefore makeup classes may not be
scheduled and refunds will not be offered. A teacher may request a makeup day if
their class schedule deems it necessary and space is permitting; you will be notified on
a class-by-class basis if this is the case.
Attendance Students are encouraged to attend all classes during the semester or year. Teachers take time to plan
their lessons according to the number of students who will be present in the class. If you know your
student will not be able to attend a class, we ask that you please notify the teacher and education office
as soon as possible via phone or email.
Absences: If a student misses more than three classes in a semester, the student’s eligibility to
participate in the final performance is at the instructor’s discretion. In extreme cases, the instructor and
the Education Director may choose to drop the student from the class. Students who are dropped from
class due to excessive absences may be offered a partial refund in extenuating circumstances at the
discretion of the Director of Education.
Disciplinary Action: In the rare case that a student’s behavior becomes disruptive enough that it
impedes the progress of the class as a whole, the teacher may elect to limit the student’s participation or,
in consultation with the Education Director, even remove him/her from the class. If a student is removed
after the third week of the semester, no refund will be granted.
Please see our class rules on the following page
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Class Rules
1. Student will treat the instructors and other students with respect at all times.
2. Student will not use any cell phones, iPods, electronic games, or any other electronic distractions during class. Students will have access to a phone in special circumstances and emergencies.
3. Student will participate in a positive manner during class.
4. Student will refrain from using inappropriate language and gestures during class.
5. Student will not eat or chew gum during class.
6. Student will be responsible for any and all personal items that they bring with them to class. Items must be stowed in a book bag or purse.
7. The only drink that you may carry with you to class is water. It must be in a bottle or a cup with a lid. No open containers are allowed in the classrooms.
8. Food is not permitted in the Rehearsal Studios
Class Materials
Please plan to bring to class: comfortable clothing and shoes, water bottle, all scripts and scores given by
teachers (a 3-ring binder or folder is suggested to hold these items), pencil and highlighter. Additional
materials may be requested by the instructor(s) of your class.
Dance classes: You must have jazz shoes for dance classes or classes with a dance component that
meet in Studio A. Classes that require Jazz shoes include: Triple Threat (I, II & III), Broadway Studio
Grades 2-4, Broadway Studio Grades 5-7, Broadway Studio Grades 8+, and all Broadway Dance classes.
Comfortable clothing that moves will suffice. Leotards and tights are not required. SKIRTS WITHOUT
LEGGINGS WILL NOT BE PERMITTED. Students who are not appropriately dressed for class may be
asked to sit out and observe at the instructor’s discretion.
TheatreFest
As part of our TheatreFest weekend, you are invited to attend our CPAC Broadway Bash on Saturday,
May 14 at 12PM. There will be free food, games, music, dancing, and fun for the whole family! Stick
around for some of the end-of-year performances from our advanced musical theater and yearlong
classes.
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Student/Parent CPAC Agreement Form
PLEASE FILL OUT AND RETURN THIS FORM TO YOUR TEACHER OR THE EDUCATION OFFICE
ON/BEFORE THE SECOND WEEK OF CLASS.
I, (print guardian name) , have read the contents of
the CPAC Student/Parent Handbook, and I understand and agree to the policies and procedures
which it contains.
Date
Parent/Legal Guardian Signature
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Casa Mañana
Liability Release and Medical Form Name Date of Birth
Street Address
City State Zip
Home Phone Cell Phone
Class name(s)
Insurance Information:
Carrier Insured
Insured’s Place of Employment
Group Name/Number ID#
Insurance Company Phone #
Doctor Information:
Name Phone
Hospital Affiliation (if known)
Emergency Contact:
Name Phone
Relationship
Allergies and/or medications:
Release for Medical Treatment:
In the event that my child, , should become ill or
injured during the course of class(es), I hereby give a representative of Casa Mañana permission
to pursue and obtain medical treatment for my child. I also hereby release Casa Mañana, Inc. and
the staff of Casa Mañana from any liability pertaining to above illness or injury related to camp.
Parent Signature Date
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Volunteer Information Sheet
Your involvement is crucial in making CPAC a thriving community of young artists and their
families. Please check which area(s) you are most interested in lending your time and
energy, and thank you so much for your help!
Theatre Fest – Our annual end-of-year festival, May 13-14, featuring final
performances from most our year-long classes. There will be food and drinks, as well
as fun games and activities all included in the price of admission. We need
volunteers to help organize and run this event. We can’t do it without you!
Pick-up/Drop Off – Help us ensure that our students are making it safely to and from
their rides by assisting in the pick-up/drop-off before and after your student’s class.
Usher at Casa performances – volunteer as an usher for a performance at Casa and
see the show for free!
Cast/Crew Dinners – Our parent volunteers provide meals to our actors between
matinee and evening performances. If you’re interested in donating a dish and
getting your chance to schmooze with the stars of Casa’s Broadway shows, check
here!
Education and Outreach Committee – If you have an interest in helping make CPAC
the best possible experience for all of our students, we would love for you to join our
Education and Outreach Committee, which currently meets once every month
around lunchtime.
Your Name:
Email:
Phone:
Please return this form to your student’s teacher, or to the Education Office.
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CPAC TSHIRT ORDER FORM
T-shirts: $20 Each
Child’s Name: Child’s class name/date/time:
Parent’s Name:
Tshirt Size: (Circle One)
Loose Fit (Typical Boy’s Tshirt cut):
Youth Small Youth Med Youth Large Adult Small Adult Med Adult Large Adult XL
Fitted Cut (Typical Girl’s Tshirt cut):
Youth Small Youth Med Youth Large Adult Small Adult Med Adult Large Adult XL
Contact Phone:
Contact Email:
Payment method: (Circle one)
Cash Credit Card Check (Payable to Casa Manana)
Credit Card information (if paying with card):
Name on card:
Billing Address, including Zip:
Card number:
Expiration Date:
CID:
Please return this form along with payment to the Casa Mañana Education Department in person or by
email to [email protected]
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Save the date:
Broadway Bash!
CPAC’s end-of-year Costume Party
Extravaganza!
Celebrate the end of the year with us! Come dressed
as your favorite character and enjoy food, games, and
fun for the whole family!
When? Saturday, May 14 2016 @12pm
Where? Casa Mañana Theatre’s Main Lobby
