August 23, 2002

Dear Parents and Students:                                                                Les Miserables Home            Music Home

First of all, thank you for supporting the Les Miserables cast this week and being flexible about the schedule.  The cast has done an absolutely wonderful job and I am very encouraged by what I have heard and seen so far.  This is going to be a very special and memorable production.

A couple of notes, reminders, and events to be aware of:

• Make sure you bookmark our website and check it often, as it is where I will post date changes and all information.  If you or your students do not have internet access, I will have paper copies as well.  The address is: http://w3.gorge.net/mdstg/LesMiz.htm

• As you may know, there has been some discussion of starting HR Schools a week later (on 9/9) than planned.  Should the start of school be delayed, we will still have rehearsals on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday (September 3,4,5) from 3:15-5:15.  The board will make a decision about the start of school on 8/28.  Watch the website for more information.

• After school starts, we will have a parent meeting for anyone interested in helping with various aspects of the musical—set, costumes, publicity, etc. 

• Finally, the cast of the show has been invited to sing on Sunday, September 8 at HR Middle School, as the opening for a lecture/discussion entitled “From Ground Zero to Common Ground.”  This event is part of a week-long series of events inspired by the anniversary of September 11.  The cast will meet at 2:30, sing at 3:00, and be free to go.  We will sing the finale of the show and a very simple song I have written for the occasion.  The HRV Chamber Singers will be joining us (provided school has started on time!).

Thank you again.  The kids are doing great.  I look forward to the rest of the rehearsal process and a wonderful year.

M. Steighner

mdstg@gorge.net

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