Caddo Middle Magnet

2013 – 2014 Pep Squad Informational Meeting

Monday, May 13, 2013

Purpose of Spirit GroupsTo promote CMM and the standards and ideals

for students

To promote team spirit, dedication, sacrifice,

honor, and friendship

CMM Spirit Squads

• 6th, 7th, and 8th grade Pep Squad

• 7th grade Cheer

• 8th grade Cheer

• Starline (7th and 8th graders)

• Mascot (8th grader ONLY)

• Twirlers (any grade)

• Flag Runners (7th and 8th graders)

Code of ConductMust conduct yourself in accordance with CMM

Code of Conduct at ALL times

Repeated disruptions, inattentiveness, or other misbehavior at practice or events will result in disciplinary action

Actions that reflect negatively on the team, while in or out of uniform, may be brought to parent sponsor and/or school administration

Loss of Membership

Loss of MembershipSchool suspensionFailure to maintain 2.5 GPARepeated discipline problems reported by

coach/parent sponsor

Approximate Cost of Uniform

Uniform (MUST BE ORDERED FROM SHREVEPORT GYMNASTICS BY June 1st) Shell and skirt - $143.00 Briefs - $7.99 White midriff - $22.00 Poms - $19.99 Shoes - $33.99 Bow - $5.99 Practice tee - $9.99 Practice shorts - $8.50 Bag - $19.99 Total - $271.44 Optional warm-up suit - $63.95 Total w/warm-up - $335.39 + $28.84 tax + Registration $25 =

$389.23

Pep Squad General Info

Two squads – one for each football teamSquad selection will be random and made by

Spirit Board Chair and Principal. Requests for placement will not be accepted except in the case of multiples (i.e. twins).

Squad will be taught by a paid coach.Girls wear their uniforms to school on Fridays

throughout the year.

Practice Attendance

MUST attend Cheer & Chant Camp on Thursday, August 8th from 8-12 at CMM

Held one day a week during football season immediately after school. Day TBA.

Other practices will be held during school year for important performance events such as Stallion Showcase.

Game Attendance

6th grade games are on Saturdays. The schedule is put together by the YMCA and is almost arrives at the last minute.

Squads will rotate attending 7th/8th Grade Football games. These are usually held on Tuesdays, beginning at 5:30 at Lee Hedges Stadium.

Practice/GameAttendance

In order to tryout for a 7th or 8th grade Spirit Squad (Cheer, Starline, Mascot, Flag Runner), the student must have been a member, in good standing, of another spirit squad for an entire year.

Good standing is defined as: Attending AT LEAST 50% of all practices. Attending AT LEAST 50% of all 6th grade games to which

your squad is assigned. Attending AT LEAST 50% of all 7th/8th grade games to

which your squad is assigned. Maintaining a 2.5 GPA Maintaining a good discipline record, both in school and

at practice/games.

Approximate Cost of Participation

Monthly feesCoach’s fees - $10Misc. expenses (parties, after school activities,

etc.) - $5Total- $15 x 4 months = $60

Parent Sponsor DutiesPromote discipline and maintain records relayed

by coach (i.e.attendance, discipline issues)

Coordinate and communicate with squad, Spirit Board Chair, and School Administration

Act as a liaison between Coach and parents.

Parent Support PositionsPositions include, but not limited to

TreasurerCommunicationParties

**ALL PARENTS WILL BE EXPECTED TO VOLUNTEER THEIR TIME IN SOME WAY.

**CMM SPIRIT SQUADS ARE RUN EXCLUSIVELY BY THE PTSA, WHICH MEANS YOUR CHILD WILL BE REQUIRED TO JOIN.

Extra Information

Any questions – contact Natalie Howell at

402-9631 or cmmhowell@gmail.com (include

“pep squad” in subject)