Friday, September 10, 2010

Music and a Mohawk



Press Release
9/8/10
Media Contacts:
Kathy Ricke, M. Ed. - Kindermusik® Educator
832.598.SING
kmusikwithkathy@gmail.com


Music and a Mohawk: Kindermusik and Pigtails & Crewcuts Team Up …to offer music and a little off the top…for the younger crowd!

Katy, TX –
Two local companies are putting a new twist on the definition of “Barbershop Quartet”.
Kindermusik with Kathy and Friends is offering music enrichment classes at Pigtails & Crewcuts, a new Katy haircutting salon for youngsters and their parents. The two businesses have joined forces since they both cater to similar age groups of children. Pigtails & Crewcuts provides the space and a discount on services to all of the music class participants, while Kindermusik with Kathy and Friends brings the music, instruments and imaginative playtime each week!

"It’s so exciting to be back in Katy doing what I love," says Kathy Ricke, a licensed Kindermusik educator in Katy TX. “Kindermusik is such a special time for parents and children! It’s a time for bonding with one another, playing with one another, laughing together, and experiencing your child’s world through her or his amazing eyes, and I love being a part of that experience!" she adds.

Pigtails and Crewcuts local franchise owner, Andrea Shepherd says, “ We are thrilled to host Kindermusik classes here ! It has been a great partnership and we look forward to more little friends (and mommies) who love music and who may need a haircut, too!”

Katy Ricke, owner of Kindermusik with Kathy and Friends, has been an active bell-shaking, scarf-waving Kindermusik participant along with all three of her children for the past eight years. She knows firsthand how invaluable Kindermusik can be in a child's development and is looking forward to sharing her passion with you and your children! She is an experienced teacher who holds a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education and a Master's Degree in Curriculum and Instructional Technology. Kathy is a licensed Kindermusik educator and a proud member of Early Childhood Music & Movement Association.

Kindermusik International www.kindermusik.com is the world’s leading publisher of music and movement curricula and products for parents and their children ages newborn to seven years old. Kindermusik educators provide tips that parents can take home from each class to help make great parenting easier in their daily routine. Kindermusik is a child-centered music and movement program for children aged 0-7. Through music, children will develop early literacy and language skills, acquire reasoning and early math skills, and increase self control-- all while having fun in the process! Kindermusik believes that the parent is a child's first teacher, so you will see parents participating right alongside their children in class--and the families are able to take this learning home with them thanks to fabulous At Home materials specifically designed to extend the learning at home! Ninety-nine percent (99%) of Kindermusik parents would recommend it to other parents according to a Harris Interactive Online Study in November 2005.

Pigtails and Crewcuts is a hair salon created exclusively to meet the needs of children and parents. Pigtails & Crewcuts offers a host of child-friendly products and services for both parent and child. Next time you are in one of our locations ask about our Mom and Dad cuts. Pigtails & Crewcuts stylists customize each style for the younger set. Our experienced stylists will walk you through each step of the haircut to ensure complete satisfaction.

Pop in Playdates (as well as weekly classes) are conveniently offered at Pigtails & Crewcuts at 5131 South Fry Road at the corner of Mason and Fry. Parents should reserve their spot by calling Kathy Ricke at 832.598.SING or e-mailing her at kmusikwithkathy@gmail.com in advance. The Kindermusik class schedule will begin September 8th. Classes are open to everybody and registrations are accepted through www.kindermusik.com.

Thursday, September 9, 2010

Come All You Playmates...



KINDERMUSIK With Kathy & Friends
Kathy Ricke, M. Ed. - Kindermusik® Educator
5711 Evening Oaks Lane, Fulshear, TX 77441
kmusikwithkathy@gmail.com
832.598.SING

Play dates conveniently held at:
Pigtails & Crewcuts
5131 S. Fry Road, Suite 500
Katy, TX 77450
At the corner of Fry and Mason



Now offering Kindermusik PLAYDATE—a one-day class for parents and kids on the go!

You get the same Kindermusik fun and learning in the classroom . . . and the same high-quality take-home materials including music and an instrument . . . but a one-day class so you can try it out!
Limited to 8 children, so reserve your spot soon!


FALL 2010 REGISTRATION


STUDENT’S NAME_____________________________________________
DATE OF BIRTH__________________AGE________Ο Female Ο Male


PARENT’S NAME_________________________________________
HOME PHONE (_____)____________________ CELL (_____)___________________

MAILING ADDRESS___________________________________________________________
CITY____________________________________________ZIP________________________

E-MAIL ADDRESS (PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY)

_________________________________________________________________________


Check the Playdate For Which This Student is Registering:

□ THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 23RD AT 10:30 AM (ages 18 months-4 years)
□ FRIDAY, OCTOBER 1ST AT 9:30 AM (ages 18 months-4 years)
□ TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 9TH AT 11:00 AM (ages 18 months-4 years)


OR

ASK ABOUT OUR ON-DEMAND PLAY DATE!
You supply the location (PigTails & Crewcuts may be available) and invite at least 6 friends and your Play Date is FREE!
(This option is open to all age groups—newborn to age 5)

PAYMENT INFORMATION

$15 for one child or $20 for the whole family!
You will receive a CD of music used in class, a fun instrument/prop for each child registered, and $5 in Kindermusik Kash.
Please mail registration form and payment to Kathy Ricke to reserve your spot.

READ, SIGN, and DATE

• LIABILITY RELEASE – As the legal parent or guardian, I release and hold harmless Kathy Ricke and Pigtails & Crewcuts from any and all liability, claims, demands, and causes of action whatsoever, arising out of or related to any loss, damage, or injury that may be sustained by the participant and/or the undersigned, while in or upon the premises or any premises under the control and supervision of Kathy Ricke.
• PRIVACY POLICY--Kindermusik With Kathy & Friends reserves the right to photograph and videotape programs and participants for training, advertising, or any other lawful business purpose. Any photographs used will not identify students by name without written permission. Customer information is for internal use only and will not be sold to outside parties. If you do NOT wish to have your child photographed or video-taped, please initial here. _________



Signature___________________________________________________________

DATE________________________________


Experiencing the magic of a Kindermusik class with NO strings attached....That, my friends.....is something to sing about!


Posted by Miss Kathy who'd really love to see you and your kiddos in a Kindermusik class soon! What are you waiting for?

Friday, September 3, 2010

Calling All Book Lovers!




Want a Book? Or Two? Or Three??

I'm placing a large order of autographed copies of my sister's books. She has three out right now: Cowboy Camp, Chicken Dance, and Mostly Monsterly. I'd like to get her to come to Katy for a whirlwind school tour, so if you're interested in having her speak at your child's school (she's really good and her travel costs would be on me because I really want to see her!), please bug her like crazy at tksauer@aol.com.


Fill out the form below to get your hands on one or more autographed copies. Each book is $16.00. (This price reflects the cost to ship the books to my sis for her coveted signature!)

Please return the completed form, along with your check, to :

Kathy Ricke, 5711 Evening Oaks Lane, Fulshear, TX 77441

DUE DATE: SEPT. 10th

Make Checks Payable to KATHY RICKE


YOUR Name:__________________________________________________
Yes, I want CHICKEN DANCE!____Number of copies needed:________________
Make CHICKEN DANCE out to:
Book 1 to:_______________________________________________________
Book 2 to:_______________________________________________________
Yes, I want COWBOY CAMP!_____Number of copies needed:________________
Make COWBOY CAMP out to:
Book 1 to:_______________________________________________________
Book 2 to:_______________________________________________________
Yes, I want MOSTLY MONSTERLY!___Number of copies needed:_____________
Make MOSTLY MONSTERLY out to:
Book 1 to:_______________________________________________________
Book 2 to:_______________________________________________________
Total number of books needed:_______Total amount enclosed:_______________

www.tammisauer.com