Announcements for week of 8/25

Welcome back to school! Here are announcements for this week:

1. Schedule -
   Thursday, 8/27 - Rehearsal 3:45-4:45
   Thursday, 8/27 - Color Guard Rehearsal, time TBD
   Friday, 8/28 - Football Game, call time 4pm
2. Pizza Sale - Our pizza fundraiser is still ongoing! The sale ends September 4!
3. Events Calendar - Each year the PSHS Band sponsors a PSHS Events Calendar which includes the school calendar, test dates, music events, and athletic events. Each student will receive a copy today in their first hour class. It is a fundraiser for us and helpful for everyone, so you are encouraged to check them out.
4. Fees - The due date for all band related fees is the end of this week (8/25).
5. Forms - If you have not turned in a handbook and trip consent form (passed out at the parent meeting), those are due at the end of this week (8/25).
   

Schedule: Tuesday, August 18

Today's rehearsal schedule is 2-8pm.

When we announced this last night on the bus ride home from Monticello, we mistakenly changed it from the printed schedule of 5-8pm. At this point, it will be easier to run with the 2-8 schedule as announced. Thank you for your understanding; please contact a director if there is an issue. Please spread the word!

Monticello - We're Going!

I'm sure the word has made it home, but we ARE going to Monticello! Here are some reminders.

Please remember:

1. Final payments are due tomorrow (August 14)!
2. Luggage drop-off is from 4-7 tomorrow (August 14).
   
3. Click here for camp Reminders and Rules.
4. Click here for directions (for those dropping off/picking-up students)
   

Monticello Update (again!)

We are currently up to 93 students! We need more! Parents, please encourage your students to try the camp if they are hesitant. If you have doubts, please read the e-mail I received from a parent this week:

"Band Camp was the best thing that ever happened to my son. In middle
school he was picked on and had experienced bullying. I believe that
negatively affected his self esteem. When he joined band as a Freshman he
wasn't sure if he was going to enjoy the marching, especially when the
temperatures were in the 80's and 90's and practice was on the asphalt
parking lot! But after he returned from band camp, he was 100% committed
to the band. The other band members treated him like family and some of
the upperclassmen took him under their wing. I think his confidence
improved and he looked forward to High School for the first time. After HS
started he had a really good group of friends that he would see in the
halls and at lunch. During practice breaks, some of the kids would drive
him up to Westfield for a burger. I was very happy to see him as a part
of a really great group. I credit Mr. Cook and Mr. D for encouraging team
spirit and a positive atmosphere in the band! I'm glad he made the
decision to stick with band and I think he will continue to play in
college!" ---Band Parent

Monticello Update

Dear all -

As of Friday, we have 87 deposits for our Monticello trip. We need AT LEAST 110 out of 141 students for the trip to take place. Right now we are not close.

We need to make a final decision regarding the camp by Tuesday, August 11. For that reason, please turn in deposits ASAP. If we have to cancel, we will make that announcement no later than Wednesday, August 12.

Final payments will be accepted until August 14, provided the trip is still on.

Band Camp Starts this Week!

Just a reminder that band camp starts this week! Here is this week's schedule:

Monday 8/3 - Drumline/Color Guard 6-9pm
Tuesday 8/4 - Drumline/Color Guard 6-9pm
Wednesday 8/5 - Drumline/Color Guard 6-9pm
Thursday 8/6 - Band Leadership Team 2-5pm
Thursday 8/6 - MANDATORY PARENT/STUDENT MEETING FOR EVERYONE at 7pm in the Auditorium
Friday 8/7 - Band Leadership Team 9-12, 1-4
Friday 8/7 - FIRST REHEARSAL FOR NEW MEMBERS 1-4pm
Monday 8/10 - FIRST REHEARSAL FOR ALL STUDENTS 2-8pm

Full schedules and rehearsal details were sent home in July. View the July mailing and full schedule here.