Dear Parent:

In previous years, The Big Sound (TBS) has been able to offer its after school program 3 days a week (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) immediately after school at Hillcrest Elementary School.

Since we find ourselves in the 4th wave of the ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic, we are not able to operate our Program at Hillcrest.  As a result, we are considering running the Program at The Harmony Centre (THC) in Owen Sound (890 4th Avenue East).

In order to gauge interest in this opportunity we are conducting a brief survey to determine if a sufficient number of families are interested.  If your child is interested in participating, please complete the following questionnaire and return it to The Big Sound at thebigsound@rogers.com.

 

So…

Would your child be interested in participating in this no cost after school music program?  (circle one)

Yes          No

Can you ensure your child’s safe arrival at THC?

Yes          No

If the answer is no, please tell us why:  _______________________________________________________________________

 

Would your child only be able to attend if transportation was provided from the school to THC after school?

Yes          No

Would you be able to pick your child up at the end of each day (Tues, Weds, and Thurs @ 6:00 p.m.)?

Yes          No

If the answer is no, please tell us why:  _______________________________________________________________________

Would your child only be able to attend if transportation was provided from THC to your residence at the end of the day?

Yes          No

Would your child be able to participate in the program if one of the weekly sessions was offered on Saturday (10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.)?

Yes          No

Would you be interested in your child attending a full day program at no cost on designated P.D. Days?

Yes          No

If you would like more information and/or would like your child to be considered for the program, please provide us with your contact information (below) and have your child return this form to the office at their school or your child’s classroom teacher.

 

Your Name:  ___________________________________________________________________________________

 

Child’s Name:  _______________________________________________________  School: Hillcrest    Alexandra    East Ridge

(please circle one)

Home Address: ________________________________________________________________________________________

 

Email:  ___________________________________________________________________________________________

 

Phone:  Cell: _______________________________________                 Other: _________________________________________

 

If you prefer, you can send your reply by email to:

thebigsound@rogers.com

Phone:  519-372-9715

 

 

Please note:

 

Requirements for new applicants:

New applicants are accepted to the program through recommendations received from their school and/or by lottery.   Even though we would like to accept every child that applies to participate in The Big Sound, space is limited.

Children who participate in the program are expected to attend all 3 sessions held each week for the entire school year (except for legitimate absences such as illness, medical appointments, etc.).

Everything your child needs to participate in the program is provided at no cost, including snacks, music, use of instruments, etc.

In addition, strict COVID-19 protocols will be enforced, including frequent hand washing, masking, and social distancing.

https://thebigsound.org/