Cheer for the Cure was a great success!

Congrats to all members of the Varsity Team!

Your hard work and dedication to the team paid off on Saturday. What a great performance! Let's keep up the focus in the new year!

Thanks to all who came out and supported the team as well. It was great to have our own "cheerleaders" in the crowd!

There will be a practice on Tuesday for both teams and a final holiday assembly run through on Thursday at 3 in the theatre.

See you all soon!

Weekly Update

Hello team members!

Competition is coming up quickly! Congrats to all for their hard work and dedication to the team. Keep up the great attendance :)

REMINDERS

* I need permission forms, medical consent forms and waivers from each girl BEFORE Thursday. We can't compete without these papers!

* Jr. Varsity will practice on Tuesday and Thursday after school next week. Full attendance is mandatory. If you aren't at these practices, you may not be able to participate in the holiday assembly on December 18th.

CHEERLEADERS OF THE WEEK
(nominated by Keira S.)

Keira has nominated the following girls for their hard work and continued efforts to push through challenges and setbacks. Congratulations to Cassie B., Carley L., Georgette B., and Alana A. for their accomplishments.

More Cheer for the Cure Info and Cheerleader of the Week (November 26 - December 4th)

More about performance times and spectator information is starting to be announced on the Cheer Alliance website. Please check there often for updates. Ms. Forbes will have more information available at practice, as it is posted. ALL VARSITY MEMBERS MUST COME TO GET A WAIVER. This, as well as your permission and medical consent form, needs to be returned no later than TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1st.

Keep up the good work! We're well on our way to a very fun and exciting day at the competition.


CHEERLEADERS OF THE WEEK:

Congratulations to the following girls as they've been nominated by their peers to earn the title of "Cheerleader of the Week"

Varsity Cheerleader of the Week: Keira S.
(nominated by Cassie)

Keira has been nominated because of her ability to be a team player. She is willing to help other basing groups out and she takes the opportunity to improve her own skills through constructive feedback and consistent dedication to the team. Keep up the good work, Keira!

Junior Varsity Cheerleader of the Week: Shawna B.
(nominated by Nicola S.)

Shawna has shown an ongoing commitment to the JV team. She has attended every practice and participates fully, even when she isn't able to make a performance. Shawna's dedication and enthusiasm is greatly appreciated by the rest of the squad. Way to go!

Cheer for the Cure- General Information

Here's a heads up about our upcoming competition. Please share this information with your family. Although the schedule could still change, here's the one Cheer Alliance has made (tentatively):

General Schedule

7:30 am Doors Open

9:00am Competition Begins

9:00am-11:50am - AS Mini, AS Tiny, Parents, School, Special Needs

12:00pm- AWARDS

1:00pm-3:30pm - AS Youth, AS Junior

3:40pm AWARDS

4:15pm-6:45pm - AS Senior

7:00pm AWARDS

Remember, this is just a tentative schedule, but it should give you an idea of times.

More info for spectators will be released in the upcoming weeks. Please check www.cheeralliance.ca for more details.

Cheerleader of the Week!

Hello Girls!

Congrats to the following girls, our recipients of the Cheerleader of the Week Award (November 19th- 26th).

Varsity Cheerleader of the Week: Cassie B

Nominated by: Yvonne L.

Cassie's leadership and positive attitude is very much appreciated by her teammates. Cassie rolls with the punches and helps out in many different roles on the team. Thanks, Cassie!

Jr. Varsity Cheerleader of the Week: Nicola S.

Nominated by: Brittany and Lily

Nicola's dedication to her team is valued by her squad. She consistently displays a determination and positive attitude. Way to go, Nicola!

Keep up the great work, Ladies!

Cheerleader of the Week!

Congratulations to our first recipients!

Varsity Cheerleader of the Week: YVONNE L.

Yvonne's initiative and problem solving skills helped the coach and captain organize and plan for a part of the Holiday Assembly routine. Her dedication to the team and positive attitude is very much appreciated. Keep up the great work, Yvonne!

Junior Varsity Cheerleader of the Week: KELSIE G. and SABRINA Y.

Thanks to both Kelsie and Sabrina for participating in the MacMillan's fundraising campaign! This was completely voluntary and very much appreciated! Thanks to both of you!

MacMillan Orders are due tomorrow!

Don't forget to bring your Macmillan orders to practice on Thursday!

Congrats on what appears to be a very successful fundraiser!

Also, a HUGE thank you goes out to all Cheerleaders who helped with the caramel apple fundraiser --- this was a very successful first-time campaign :)


CHEERLEADERS OF THE WEEK:

Check back once a week to see who has been awarded cheerleader of the week! One member from each team will be picked and they will recieve a certificate of appreciation!

The first picks will be posted after Thursday's practice! Check back soon to see who is this week's star!

VERY IMPORTANT MESSAGE!

Hello Varsity and Junior Varsity Members...

Sorry for the late notice!

One of the coach's of the girls field hockey team approached me today about having the cheerleaders come out to cheer at the beginning of the tournament TOMORROW (Wednesday). They've just found out that our school is hosting the tournament.

Members of both teams will be signed out at 2 p.m. Please meet, quietly, outside of the fitness room. Wear the same clothing you wore to Thursday Night Lights, if possible. We will be cheering from 2 - 2:45 only. You are more than welcome to stay and watch the games after, if you wish.

If you cannot come out of class (for example, if you've got a test or presentation due) that's ok! If it's not possible tomorrow, you're more than welcome to join us during the next event.

Thanks!

Caramel Apple Schedule

HOMEROOM PROMOTION VISITS (pumping up the caramel apple sale)
Monday, October 19 (1st period)
The following students should check in with Ms. Forbes in rm. 3106 at 8:40. Thanks for volunteering! If you weren't selected for these visits, you will be placed on the apple delivery list.

Lindsay
Lily
Keira
Kim
Tanya
Cassie

CARAMEL APPLE SALES
11:25- 11:55 in the cafeteria

Monday, October 19
1. Tanya
2. Lily
3. Kim
4.

Tuesday, October 20
1. Lindsay
2. Keira
3. Jodi
4. Karly M

Wednesday, October 21
1. Cassie B
2. Jenn
3. Kelsie
4. Madilyn

Thursday, October 22
1. Dayna
2. Jessica H
3. Brittany H
4. Katelyn N

Friday, October 23
1. Brittany O
2. Sam E
3. Yvonne
4.

We're off to a great start!

Congratulations to both the Varsity and Junior Varsity Cheerleading Squads for a great show at Thursday Night Lights! The team has received many compliments on our performances!

The year is off to a great start! Keep up the great work!

Fundraising Update:

• Caramel Apple Sales start next week! Please check to see what day you've signed up to take orders in the cafeteria!
• McMillan Orders are due on Thursday, October 29th! Remember, fundraising is optional for Junior Varsity team members. It is mandatory for all Varsity members.

Junior Varsity Members:

Your input is needed! If you've got an idea on how we can help spread school spirit at Richardson, please come and see Ms. Forbes! All suggestions are welcome! We've got some exciting events planned for this year but we need your help to think of more ways we can be seen (and heard!) at school. This is the first year we've had this great opportunity to have two teams and we want to make sure we're involved in as many events as possible!

Varsity Members:

You are all doing really well with stunting and the routine. You are all working very hard and it's greatly appreciated by your coach and captains. Keep up the great work and positive attitude.

A few reminders:

• Money for uniform ordering ($65) is due by Tuesday, October 20 at practice. We have to order these by next week if we want them in time for Cheer for the Cure in December. We'll be getting measured on Tuesday, October 20th and Thursday, October 22nd, at practice.
• Regular attendance is a MUST. If you cannot make a practice, you MUST come to see Ms. Forbes ahead of time. Irregular attendance makes practice very hard and it's extremely important for everyone to be present.
• Cheer for the Cure is Saturday, December 12th in Oshawa! Keep that date marked on your calendars!
• There will be morning practice on Friday, October 16th @ 7:00 a.m. sharp (to make up for Tuesday's missed practice).

Happy Cheering!