Dear Belles and Parents,

Hope you have had an awesome summer and have been able to enjoy quality family time. Now....we are ready to start dancing and get ready for the upcoming Belle year and Football season--Go Roos!

Thanks to all the Belles, Parents, and Executive Board for the fabulous summer activities--the Golf Tournament, Rodeo, and Peach Festival. We appreciate your hard work and support so much!! 2009-10 promises to be the best year ever thanks to you!!
Here are some updates so we can get off to a fabulous start!

1) Practices start on Monday, August 3rd at WHS. Times 8-12 and 1-3. Please bring a sack lunch and wear dance clothes and shoes.

2) Dance and Social Officer meeting-Sunday, August 2 from 2-5 at MRs. Carter's

3) If you have not already done so.......bring August 3rd
a) World's Finest Chocolate money still owed
b) Forms for the year (packet given to Belles in May)
c) $200 camp payment

4) Dr Robbins and his staff will be at WHS for Physicals on Wed. August 5th at 8 AM. $25 and have checks made out to Blue Belles. Don't forget physical form signed by parent! Other athletes, dance team members, cheer etc may also get physicals so if you have friends or siblings that need one for athletics--bring them on!

5) The Belles will be participating in a Ropes Course on Friday, August 7 from 8-4 at the Ft Worth YMCA. Transportation is provided.

6) BBPC meeting on Tuesday, August 4th at 6:15 pm. Lots of info provided to get the year off to a great start!

7) Board approval and final plans are underway for the New York trip March 6-9, 2010. First deposits will be due in September so be making your plans now as to whether your Belle and family members will be going. Optional trip but one that is well worth the effort!

8) Extreme Dance Camp is August 10-12.

That's all for now, but wanted to let you know that Ms. Duck and I have been working hard to make this the best Belle year ever. To make that happen--remember, "It's all in the D-tails!!!" See you soon.

Nika Orm Carter, Director
Weatherford High School Blue Belles and Hall Middle School Highsteppers
2121 Bethel Rd.
Weatherford, Texas 76087
817-598-2858 Ext 3559


Directors Report:


817-598-2858 EXT. 3559 or ncarter@weatherfordisd.com


1. Appreciation: Brenda Dukeman, parents and Belles who worked Rodeo.


Made $2000 for general fund and what a great public service endeavor!


Sharon Mitchell for heading up Peach Festival.


Dr. Bart Robbins and his staff for physicals this Wednesday, Aug. 5th at 8

Executive Board for their outstanding work and planning this summer.


Welcome! Ms. Laura Duck is joining the Blue Belle and WISD family as Assistant Director for the Belles, director for JV JAZZ and Tison Allstars. She has an extensive drill team/dance background with specialties in kick, pom and jazz. She has a dance degree from Texas Christian University and was a South Grand Prairie Chey-Anne and a 2 year Trinity Valley Community College Cardette. She was the Cardette CAPTAIN and she is a choreographer and adjudicator for SHOWTIME International. We welcome Ms. Duck and her dog, Paisley. Be sure to introduce yourself if you have not already met her!


Invoices- Were sent home with Belles on August 3rd. Summer payments, Peach Festival, Golf, and WFC earnings have been added to accounts. Please check and make sure you have been credited for all earnings and payments you have made and charged for all uniforms received. Every payment should be receipted—please keep yours for easy reference. Thanks!


3. Forms to Fill Out: Each Belle was given a packet in MAY to fill out with important Belle information. It included medical history forms, extra curricular guidelines, and permission to ride the school buses. Must be returned by Thursday, August 6th!!!.


If your Belle needs a physical, we will have a Dr Robbins and his staff at WHS on Wed. Aug. 5th. Physicals are $25. All Belles must have a physical BEFORE camp Aug. 10th.


4. Ropes Course: One of the Belles goals this year was to increase team unity and fellowship…SO< we are going to participate in a Low/High Ropes Course on Friday, Aug. 7th. It is a mandatory activity and we will leave at 8 Am and return by 2:30. Belles should wear "Belles" Camo shirt, black soffee shorts, and tennis shoes. Bring $5-10 for lunch money.


Ropes Course Liability form: Everyone must have one signed to participate>


5. Extreme Dance Line Camp- August 10-12. Schedule and info packet will be sent home on Thursday, August 6th. You will drop your Belle off at the WHS Main gym with luggage on Monday, Aug. 10th at 7:45 AM.


*Belle Cell phones will be turned off during the day and evening activities—they should not be calling you or anyone else unless there is an emergency and they have permission from me. They will have time late at night and early morning to make calls.


*Please—no visitors until Show-offs on Wed at 4:00—WHS Main gym. This is a time for learning dances and team bonding. Enjoy your time off—we’ll see you on Wed afternoon!


*Class Schedules & Registration: We will have a time for the Belles to go and pick up class schedules and tour campuses during camp. You do not have to do this for them but may go with them if desired. I need some 9th grade parents to help take the Freshman to NGC on Wed. They will let them register 1st at 8:30 AM. (srs/jrs on Mon, soph on Tues, fresh on wed—all at 8:30 AM)


6. 2009-10 Proposed Calendar: The first draft is done. Dates and times are subject change. Please plan work and events according to performances and practices if possible. Thanks!


7. Belle Website: www.weatherfordbluebelles.com Can’t attend a meeting or need some information? Check out the Blue Belles website for updated info and events. Click on Members/BBPC to see Director’s notes from meetings and updates from the Executive Board. Let us know how we can help you get information!


8. Sunrise Ceremony: Friday, Aug. 21st to Saturday, Aug. 22nd. More info to come later but plans are to meet Friday night as a team at 7PM (Mrs. Carter’s house), have a team meeting/party and then go to Squad houses for a sleepover. All Belles will meet back at WHS at 6 AM on Saturday morning for Sunrise Ceremony and breakfast. All parents welcome to watch and enjoy breakfast. Breakfast will be served about 7:30 AM. Very special ceremony—You are welcome to attend and watch. Over by 9:00 AM. Dance and Social officers are asking for houses to host and parents to help with Friday night activity—need vans, parent drivers and video cameras…Sound intriguing?…


9. Freshmen Belles Bus shuttle during year: All Freshmen Belles will report to WHS each day for practice. Bus shuttles will take them to NGC at 9:05 AM. Bus shuttles are also available on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons to bring them back to WHS for after school practice.


10. Blue Belle Memorial Scholarship Fund: If you have someone you would like to honor or would like to give a memorial (in memory of) anytime during the year, many Belles and Forever Belles donate to the Scholarship Fund in lieu of flowers. We have cards to send to the family designating your donation. See Mrs. Carter for more details.


11. Sewing Committee: Can anyone help with sewing and alterations? Let Patsy Wood or Jana Klein know. We may need some light alterations on field dress.


12. New York Trip-March 6-9: Time is getting near to make your first deposit for the New York trip! $250 deposit per person on Sept. 15th. Give to Mrs. Carter with deposit form (To be given at a later date). Deposits are non-refundable. Balances to be paid on Oct 15th, Nov. 15th, and January 15th. Total cost of the trip is $1139 per person.


13. Candle Fundraiser: Starts the 1st week of school. Money can be used to pay off accounts and for New York trip if accounts are paid off. 50% profit per candle and it is a pre-pay fundraiser.


14. Belle performances: Be sure to be decked out in Belle apparel and cheer loud for your Belle and the whole team!!!


15. Blue Belles Car decals available: $5 each. See MS Duck or Mrs. Carter


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Belles Team Motto 2009-2009


"The heart in pursuit of oneness will find the most precious beauty."