Blue Band Notes 8.16.11

Hey everyone

 

We are going to hold one last school supplies sale this Thursday, August 18^th from 3:30 – 4:30 for the teachers and anyone else who wants to come and shop. This will be a CLEARANCE sale! So bring cash and plan on getting a bargain!

 

We need help to set up and man the sale starting at 2 pm- if you can help please let Missy 301-667-9660 or missy@nashhomes4u.com

 

And don’t forget the concession stand will be open that night as well for the soccer scrimmage. The games start at 4 pm so we will need help from 3:30 until 8 or so. If you want to help please contact Mark Crilly at 240-291-3707.

Blue Band Notes 8.11.11

Tomorrow is the last day of Band Camp!

 Remember that the schedule for Thursday is different than the rest of Band Camp. The students will practice from 9 am to Noon and then have a break until 3 pm. All band members need to report back for practice from 3 to 6. Band students are to wear their Band t-shirt and shorts when they return at 3 for this performance.

 Parents need to be in the stands at 6 pm for a brief booster meeting, followed by the Band performance and then our covered dish picnic.

Tickets for the picnic will be available for pickup before the picnic.

We have sold over 235 tickets so it is VITAL that everyone remember to bring their contribution to the picnic. And just in case you forgot…

 Freshmen and Sophomores need to bring a hot or cold side dish to feed 10-12 people.

Juniors need to bring a dessert to feed 10 -12 people and

Seniors need to bring 2 cases of water or soda to share.

 

We also suggest you bring lawn chairs, blankets or even a little table to eat at.

We will be handing out the cash raffle tickets, signing up people to help with Park Days and having a 50/50 drawing.

 

With this many people – everyone really needs to bring their contribution!

 

We still have a few people who need to pay for the Band T-shirts –

Kaitlyn Blankenship                                        

Sheehan Clipp

Faith Inboden     

Jacob Keeney

Marcus Keller 

Mrs. DeHaven will be at the school around 4 to hand out the remaining t-shirts so please put your payment in the Blue Band Mailbox.

Blue Band News 8.10.11

Hey everyone! It is hard to believe Band Camp is almost over!

 We just want to remind everyone of a few things…

•  Remember that the schedule for Thursday is different than the rest of Band Camp. The students will practice from 9 am to Noon and then have a break until 3 pm. All band members need to report back for practice from 3 to 6. Band students are to wear their Band t-shirt and shorts for this performance. T-shirts that have been paid for will be handed out tonight. Parents need to be in the stands at 6 pm for a brief booster meeting, followed by the Band performance and then our covered dish picnic. Tickets for the picnic will be returned to the students tomorrow. Remember to bring your contribution to the picnic. Freshmen and Sophomore students need to bring a hot or cold side dish to feed 10-12 people. Juniors need to bring a dessert to feed 10 -12 people and Seniors need to bring 2 cases of water or soda to share. We also suggest you bring lawn chairs, blankets or even a little table to eat at.
• We still need t-shirt money from the following students.
  Gabe Auldridge                                 Kaitlyn Blankenship                                         Bryan Choto                                    
  Sheehan Clipp                                   James Grove
  Faith Inboden                                   Jacob Keeney                                                    Marcus Keller                                    
  Taylor Whitman

Remember t-shirts are $10; every student MUST have one and you will NOT receive your shirt until it is paid for. We will be handing out shirts Wednesday at the end of practice.

• As a whole the band has done a wonderful job returning paperwork but we still need completed packets from the following students:
  Kaitlyn Blankenship                                 Bryan Choto                                                       Jacob Keeney 
  Holly Nalley                                                Zach Nalley
  Kelly Rumball                                             Luis Viteri                                                            Joshua Weyant 
  Andrew Young

Please complete and return your paperwork today.

•  Band Fees are due by September 1^st. If you need to set up a payment plan please contact Missy at 301-667-9660 or Ellen at 301-223-6345
• Pam Robinson has agreed to coordinate a group order of the black Drill master band shoes. If you want to order a pair as part of the group order, please email her at probinson@albrightcpa.com. She will let you know the final price once she knows the total pairs that she will be ordering. REMEMBER that your order MUST be paid in FULL for be included in the group order. Deadline to let her know is Today.
• We are opening the concession stand on Thursday, August 18^th in the evening for a special soccer tournament. We need help manning the stand. Please call Mark at 240-291-3707.
• Attention Guard members! Deadline to pay for the shoes/gloves order is today! If you have a problem – please contact Kristy Palmer 301-331-7409 today to make arrangements.

 

 

Upcoming events

Wednesday 8/10	9- noon 1-4 6-8:30	Band Camp Day 7
Thursday 8/11	9-noon 3-6 6	Band Camp Day 8   Meet the Band – Brief Meeting, Band Performance, Covered Dish Picnic
Thursday 8/18	4-8	Concession Stand will be open for Soccer Scrimmage – Help is needed!
Wednesday 8/24		First Day of School
Thursday 8/25	6-9	Full Band Practice
Saturday 8/27 & 8/28		Williamsport Park Days! We will need EVERYONE’s help to main the Booster Food Stand!

 

 

 

Blue Band Notes 8.3.11

Hey everyone! Day 3 of Band Camp is done! And this one was wet!

 We just want to remind everyone of a few things…

 

1. 27 students have returned their paperwork – that leaves 64 more! We hate to nag but we would like to have all the forms by Monday, August 8^th. – Please don’t hold the forms until you have everything ready to turn in – you can always place the other items in an envelope and have your student bring it in.
2. Band Fees are due by September 1^st. If you need to set up a payment plan please contact Missy at 301-667-9660 or Ellen at 301-223-6345
3. Deadline to turn in your Meet the Band night reservation and money is Monday, August 8^th. Please don’t miss this fun event. We will have a short meeting before the Band performs and then our picnic dinner. Check the information sheet for what you need to bring to share and be sure to bring lawn chairs, blankets or even a little table to eat at.
4. We need to borrow ten 6’ or 8’ tables for the School supplies sale and the Meet the band night event. Do you have 10 tables we could borrow or do you have a pick up truck that we could use to haul tables on Tuesday afternoon and then return them on Friday morning. Please let Missy know 301-667-9660
5. Mark your calendar and come to school early on Tuesday August 9^th for School Supplies Sale – the doors will be open from 7-8 pm. We still need help setting up at 6 pm.
6. Pam Robinson has agreed to coordinate a group order of the black Drill master band shoes. If you want to order a pair as part of the group order, please email her at probinson@albrightcpa.com. She will let you know the final price once she knows the total pairs that she will be ordering. REMEMBER that your order MUST be paid in FULL for be included in the group order. Deadline to let her know is Wednesday, August 10^th.
7. We are opening the concession stand on Thursday, August 18^th in the evening for a special soccer tournament. We need help manning the stand. Please call Mark at 240-291-3707.
8. We will be accepting ideas for this year’s show shirt until Tuesday, August 9^th. Place your ideas on the white board in the band room. Band students will be voting on their favorite on Thursday, August 11^th. Check the board for your choices.
9. We are also taking suggestions and possible names for our first TOB which will be held on October 8^th. Please place your suggestions in the box top of the Band mailbox in the instrument storage room.

 

 

Special notes to Guard members

We are working on a group order for guard shoes, gloves, and body suits. More details hopefully before the end of camp. Remember that even though you don’t get an actual marching band uniform we do assign you a raincoat so you still need to sign and return the Uniform Contract.

 

Don’t forget to bring plenty of water to camp tomorrow! See you there!

 

 

Upcoming events

Thursday 8/4	9- noon 1-4 6-8:30	Band Camp Day 4
Monday 8/8	9- noon 1-4 6-8:30	Band Camp Day 5 Deadline for reservation and money for Meet the Band Night Band Forms Due
Tuesday 8/9	9- noon 1-4 6-8:30	Band Camp Day 6
Tuesday 8/9	7-8	School Supplies Sale outside the Band room
Wednesday 8/10	9- noon 1-4 6-8:30	Band Camp Day 7
Thursday 8/11	9-noon 3-6 6	Band Camp Day 8   Meet the Band – Brief Meeting, Band Performance, Covered Dish Picnic
Thursday 8/18	4-8	Concession Stand will be open for Soccer Scrimmage – Help is needed!
Wednesday 8/24		First Day of School
Thursday 8/25	6-9	Full Band Practice
Saturday 8/27 & 8/28		Williamsport Park Days! We will need EVERYONE’s help to main the Booster Food Stand!

 

Blue Band Notes 8.2.11

Hey everyone! Day 2 of Band Camp is done! We just want to remind everyone of a few things…

1. Evening practice will be 6 to 8:30 pm the next two nights and Monday- Wednesday of next week.

 2. We have been providing popsicles to the students after the evening practices. We have enough to last this week but would like to have 3 boxes of 100 for next week. Please let Ann Green at 301-366-4469 if you can donate a box. Thanks

3. Thanks to the students that have already return their packets. If you have not returned yours yet – please do so as soon as possible. Just place the completed forms and other packet items in the Blue Band Mailbox in the instrument storage room. It is important to return the forms as soon as possible – Please don’t hold the forms until you have everything ready to turn in – you can always place the other items in an envelope and have your student bring it in. We would like to have all the forms by Monday, August 8th. Band Fees are due by September 1st.

4. Deadline to turn in your Meet the Band night reservation is Monday, August 8th. Please don’t miss this fun event.

5. Mark your calendar and come to school early on Tuesday August 9th for School Supplies Sale – the doors will be open from 7-8 pm. We still need help setting up at 6 pm.

6. Pam Robinson has agreed to coordinate a group order of the black Drill master band shoes. If you want to order a pair as part of the group order, please email her at probinson@albrightcpa.com. She will let you know the final price once she knows the total pairs that she will be ordering. REMEMBER that your order MUST be paid in FULL for be included in the group order. Deadline to let her know is Wednesday, August 10th.

7. We are opening the concession stand on Thursday, August 18th in the evening for a special soccer tournament. We need help manning the stand. Please call Mark at 240-291-3707.

Special notes to Guard members We are working on a group order for guard shoes, gloves, and body suits. More details hopefully before the end of camp. Remember that even though you don’t get an actual marching band uniform we do assign you a raincoat so you still need to sign and return the Uniform Contract.

Don’t forget to bring plenty of water to camp tomorrow! See you there!

7.28.2011 And the Band Season Begins – Band Camp Starts Monday!

Don’t forget Band Camp Starts this MONDAY!

Schedule

 Monday, August 1 – Thursday, August 4^th –
Practice 9 am to Noon;
Lunch 12-1;
Practice 1 to 4 pm;
Dinner Break 4 to 6 pm;
Practice 6 to 8 pm

 Monday, August 8 – Wednesday, August 10^th
Practice 9 am to Noon;
Lunch 12-1;
Practice 1 to 4 pm;
Dinner Break 4 to 6 pm;
Practice 6 to 8 pm

 Thursday, August 11^th
Practice 9 am to Noon
Practice 3 to 6 pm
Meet the Band Picnic and Performance to follow

Band Camp Information

 

Please bring the following materials with you everyday to band camp, each of these items are mandatory.

•        Music (inside page protectors, inside of your binder)
•    ½” Notebook
•        Shoelace or some type of strap to be placed on your notebook it can be slung over your shoulder while you march
•       Empty Page Protectors
•       Sun Screen
•       Hat
•      Full Jug of Water (no sweet drinks please, this is an athletic activity, and you will NEED it!  I recommend bringing an “igloo” or similar brand cooler filled with water and ice).
•       Loose fitting clothes that you can move and be comfortable in
•    Pencil
•     Highlighter
•   Instrument/equipment
•     Snack
•   Lunch (if you are staying on campus) or money for lunch
•     A positive, open mind!

Lunch/Dinner Break

The times are set up so that students can stay on campus for lunch if they choose (there will be an adult here at all times) but may leave WITH WRITTEN PARENTAL CONSENT if they choose to do so.  The dinner break is deliberately longer so that the students can get home, spend some time with family, eat a good meal, and get out of the heat.  ALL STUDENTS MUST LEAVE CAMPUS DURING DINNER BREAK!  There will be no adults remaining at the school during that time.

 Family Picnic/Performance

There is a celebration on the final day that includes a family picnic and our first performance of the year.  MORE INFO in the Band Packet which you will receive on Monday.

 Remember if you must miss any rehearsal, a parent note is required two weeks before the absence.

 ALL BAND CAMP DATES AND TIMES ARE MANDATORY! If you do not show up to band camp (without previous approval) your schedule will be changed and you will be dropped from band.

 

Mr. Stike
301-766-8434
stikerob@wcboe.k12.md.us