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Originally delivered on 6/5/2023 6:00 pm

SUBJECT: FOMAHI News: June

FOMAHI NEWS

June 2023

We're in the home stretch....

...but we have many activities to go before the school year closes!


Dear Hamilton Music Families:

We hope to see you at our students' final concerts of the year! 

See the June calendar below. 

Watch for emails from Ms. Pence and Mr. Ogle for sign-up opportunities to help with concert operations and bake sales.

Come meet the FOMAHI Board on June 13th, 7pm in the Hamilton library. We'll be wrapping up business for the year as well as confirming new officers. FOMAHI is a 100% volunteer organization run by parents of Hamilton music students - and we need your help.

Want to join us? We are still looking for fundraising chair (ideally two or more) and volunteer coordinators (ideally one for each section)!  

Fundraiser is FUN! Primary responsibilities include:

  • Coordinate annual Music-a-thon Fundraiser (February). 
  • Evaluate and execute on additional fundraising activities throughout the year, including restaurant fundraisers and grants. 
  • Assist the volunteer coordination chair with concert bake sales.
  • Publicize the Employer Matching Gift program.

Volunteer Coordinations:

  • Recruit volunteers for concerts and for FOMAHI/music-related events. 
  • Assist during Music-a-Thon and other events, as necessary. 

We hope to see you next fall, for the 2023/24 school year!!


The FOMAHI Board

Upcoming Events
Thursday, June 8
6:30p Choir Summer Concert
Tuesday, June 13
7:00p FOMAHI Board Meeting
Thursday, June 15
7:00p Summer Band Concert
Tuesday, June 20
7:00p Orchestra Summer Concert at Ballard HS
Concert Attire Collection

In an effort to make sure all students have black concert attire, Ms Pence and FOMAHI have organized a Concert Attire Collection. If your student needs (or forgets) concert attire, they can borrow from this rack. Please wash and return!


Have spare concert pants or shirts? Please have your student drop off clean attire to their music director. 

Thank you 2022-23 volunteers!

Thank you to everyone who helped with the many bake sales, concert audio, and concert operations. 

Shout out to the following parents for their service on the FOMAHI board this year.

Choir Co-president - Alison Agness 

Orchestra Co-president - Amy Weston 

Band Co-president - Kate MacKenzie 

Recording Secretary - Erinn Koonce 

Treasurer - Jason Emery 

Communications Chair - Chris Sondreal  

Fundraising Chairs - Adrienne James & Julie Graber

Website - Burak Kutlu 


If you're interested in helping FOMAHI next year, please contact Kate MacKenzie amanda_katem@hotmail.com

High School Performing Arts Info
Attention: Future Lincoln Music Families!

Performing Arts at Lincoln High School (PAL) is a new booster group and part of the school's PTSA. We are a board of 7 and looking for more volunteers to help us grow our program support at Lincoln. 

PAL NEEDS YOU! - PAL need PALs!  We are a fun and enthusiastic group of parent volunteers looking for more helpers. We need help with concessions, fundraising events, photography, communications, social media and more!

Don't hesitate to reach out with any questions you have!  You can reach Jennifer, our PAL Chair, directly at lincolnlynxpal@gmail.com or by text at 650-279-7143.  All are welcome to attend an open PAL board meeting to learn more and meet our crew! Attend the final meeting of the year, Monday June 19th in person at Tuttabella in the back meeting room – 7:30pm

There are several end-of-year concerts as well beginning June 2nd. Check out the schedule on the school calendar here: https://lincolnhs.seattleschools.org/calendar/month/2023-06/. ; These are free concerts and all are welcome.  See you soon!

What is FOMAHI?

Friends of Music at Hamilton International (FOMAHI) is the non-profit, parent-run group that supports our bands, choirs, and orchestras inside and outside the music room. FOMAHI makes sure every student has the opportunity to pursue their musical interests and fully participate in every activity. 

We support the music program through keeping parents up-to-date, organizing volunteers, facilitating field trips, providing scholarships and supplies – and more!

Visit our website fomahi.membershiptoolkit.com or email us at fomahihelp@gmail.com to get involved!

*You are receiving this email because you are currently registered with the Friends of Music at Hamilton International Middle School (FOMAHI).


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