Announcements for week of 11/24/08

Happy Thanksgiving Week!

1. Schedule:
   Disney Meeting (11/24) 8:15 pm, Auditorium
   Fall Concert (11/25). CB call time=5:30; SB call time=5:15.
   Joliet Parade (11/28). Call time = 2:45.
2. The Fall Concert will be held tomorrow at 7pm in the PSHS Auditorium. Students need to remember to bring tuxedo shirts, black socks, and appropriate shoes. Girls need to bring black hose.
   
3. Cheesecake & Coffee/Tea Sale ends December 1. Make sure to turn in orders on time!
4. Texas Road House Fundraiser - We will be selling Texas Road House gift cards at the Fall concert. 10% of the profits will go to the band boosters. If you are interested, we will have $10, $25, and$50 gift cards available. They make great holiday gifts!
   
5. Auditions for 2nd Semester - Begin next week (December 1-5). Please make sure students are practicing and have signed up for an audition time.

Scrip!

Dear all,

The PSHS Bands would like to remind you about a great fundraising opportunity for our band: Scrip! Scrip is a term that means "substitute money". When you purchase scrip, you are purchasing a pre-paid gift card that is just as good as cash, and you can use scrip to purchase everyday items like food, clothing, and other essentials.

Here's the best part: There is NO cost to you! The scrip cards retain their entire value, while a percentage of the retailer's profits go to the PSHS Band Program. For example, you might purchase a $100 Jewel scrip card (we all need to eat, right?). You will receive a $100 gift card, while Jewel donates 4% of that to the PSHS Band Program. Over the long run, if many people are involved, this can generate quite a bit for the program.

What's in it for me? The more money we can bring in through fundraisers, the easier it is for the band to buy more equipment, reduce costs for items like T-shirts and meals, etc. If that's not enough to motivate you, how about this: Each time you submit a scrip order, your name will be placed in a drawing for a chance to win a $20 gas card. You will receive one entry to the drawing for each $50 you order through the scrip program. Drawings will occur at Band Booster Meeting each time we reach over $1000 in scrip sales.

How do I order? A list of companies/stores to order cards for is available at the following website: http://www.shopwithscrip.com/Shop/default.aspx. Once you have chosen what you would like to order, follow these instructions:

1. Go to shopwithscrip.com registration page (https://www.shopwithscrip.com/getstarted/register.aspx)
2. Sign up, then enter the PSHS Booster Enrollment Code: 5BC76B9B15432
3. You're ready to order! (Note that there is a $.39 charge each time you place an order)

Pick-up: All orders must be submitted online by Monday evening and will be available for pick up the following Monday at 6pm in the band room. If you are unable to pick up your order on Monday evenings, you may stop by the band room sometime during the week or arrange for your student to pick it up during the school day.

Questions? E-mail a director OR the Scrip Coordinator (Mrs. Naprstek) at anitan@ameritech.net.

Announcements for week of 11/17/08

1. Upcoming Schedule:
   Disney Meeting: 11/24, 8:15pm, Band Room
   Fall Band Concert: 11/25, 7pm, PSHS Auditorium
   Joliet Holiday Parade: 11/28, 2:45 call
2. Pep Band performance schedule is here. It's not too late to join!
3. The Cheesecake & Coffee/Tea Sale is here! Please click here to read more about it! It's a great way to raise money for the band and for your student account!
4. 2nd Semester Auditions will be held December 1-5 after school. Students received the required music in class today. The auditions are mandatory and are a substantial quiz grade. Please make sure your students are practicing and have signed up for an audition!
5. IMEA District Festival will be held this Saturday at Plano High School. Come out to support Brittany Turner at this very exciting event! For details, contact Mr. Cook.
   

Disney Trip Parent Meeting

For all Disney Trip Participants:

There will be a mandatory student/parent meeting held on Monday, November 24, at 8:15pm in the band room. We will discuss payment information, itinerary, and other important details.

The meeting will last approximately 30 minutes. If you cannot attend, please contact Mr. Cook.

Announcements for week of 11/10

Now that things have quieted down after marching season, there's not as much news to pass along. However, there are several important things to be aware of:

1. Upcoming Schedule:
   Fall Band Concert: Tuesday, 11/25, 7pm in the PSHS Auditorium
   Joliet Holiday Parade: Friday, 11/28. Itineraries have been passed out in class and are available online here.
2. Disney Deposits: The third Disney installment is due today! (Friday 11/7). Lost your payment schedule info sheet? It's available here.
   
3. Tuxedo Shirts: All freshmen guys will need to bring $12 to cover the cost of a new tuxedo shirt for the fall concert. All returning members who needed a new shirt should bring this in as well. Please cover this expense by Friday, 11/14.
4. Pep Band: The first rehearsal for pep band will occur Monday, 11/10 from 3:45-5:15 in the band room. All are welcome to attend. Details about the season, schedule, and points towards end-of-the-year awards will be discussed then.
5. Congratulations to Brittany Turner for making the IMEA District Band! What a great honor!
6. Our next fundraiser (cheesecake) will begin next Friday. Look for more info next week.
7. Photos from the DGS competition are available online courtesy of Mrs. Melka. Check them out here.