Announcements: 12/19/2011

1. Cheesecake/Coffee/Tea Pick-up is TONIGHT from 5-7pm!  Come to the hallway (door P) and then go to the band room.
2. Solo & Ensemble registration forms are due TOMORROW (Tuesday).
3. Have a wonderful Winter Break!

Announcements: 12/14/2011

1. Schedule -
   12/15 & 16 - Individual student photos (in concert uniform) during band periods
   12/19 - Cheesecake pick-up, 5-7pm in the band room
2. Thank you to all who helped with the collage concert!  We could not have done it without our parent volunteers!  The students had a magnificent performance despite some crazy circumstances (fire alarms!).
3. We will be taking individual photos of students in their concert uniform/with instruments during band periods on Thursday and Friday) this week.  Male students need to remember to bring their tuxedo shirts to school!  Students DO NOT need to have their black shoes/socks, as the photos will be from the waist up.
4. Cheesecake/Coffee/Tea Pick up is next Monday, 12/19, from 5-7pm.  It is possible that the pick-up time was printed differently in a previous e-mail/letter.  Please check your calendars to make sure you have the correct time - 5-7pm!

Food Drive

Please help the Cougar Music Department help those in need this holiday season!

Tonight at the Collage Concert we will be having our 2nd annual food drive.  We will collect canned goods and other non-perishable food items and then donate them to a local food pantry.  If you can donate, please drop off your items in the donation box located at the main entrance to the auditorium.

Sorry for the late notice.  We will collect items up until next week Monday in case you don't have anything ready for this evening.

Thank you!

Help Needed - Correct link

We still need LOTS of help for the collage concert.  It's easy - bring a book to read and keep an eye on things!

Click here to sign up for a time:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dG1hOXE1eHg5X1cya2VkZV90TmZicnc6MQ

Collage Week - PARENT HELP NEEDED

Collage Week: The collage concert is a combined band and choir event. At this concert, we create a continuous flow of music for the entire show, meaning there are smooth transitions and no applause in between pieces. To achieve this effect, we need additional rehearsal time. The schedule for next week is:

• Tuesday, 12/6 – Rehearsal 2:30-7:00pm
• Wednesday, 12/7 – Rehearsal 2:30-7:00pm
• Thursday, 12/8 – Performances at 6:30pm and 8:15pm
• Friday, 12/9 – Emergency date for concert in case of weather

Rehearsals: Students should bring homework, as they will not be performing during the entire time. There will not be an “official” dinner break; instead, students may bring a sack lunch to eat during free time.

Performances: Both performances are on the same night: 12/8. Two performances are scheduled to accommodate large crowds. Because of parent work commitments, we anticipate more people at the 8:15 concert. Therefore, if you can make it to the 6:30 concert, you are encouraged to attend at that time. Note: The Friday date will occur ONLY if we have inclement weather on one of the other dates.

Parent Supervision Needed: Since directors are often not in the room, it is important to have adult supervision each evening.  If you can help supervise the band room during one of the following shifts, please click here.  WE CURRENTLY HAVE NO PARENTS SIGNED UP TO HELP!

Reminder: Barnes & Noble - Friday, 12/2

Don't forget about the Barnes & Noble Book Fair which will be held Friday, December 2nd!  

All of the information can be found here:
http://pshsbands.blogspot.com/2011/11/barnes-noble-book-fair-friday-122.html

PLEASE HELP US GET THE WORD OUT BY FORWARDING THE LINK ABOVE TO FRIENDS AND FAMILY, POSTING ON FACEBOOK, ETC!!!

Barnes & Noble Book Fair - Friday, 12/2

The Scoop: From 4-8pm on Friday, December 2, the South High Band will host a book fair with Barnes & Noble at the Rt. 30/Plainfield Rd. store in Joliet.

Here's how it works: Present our voucher (available by clicking here) or ID number (10558757) OR wear a PSHS Sticker on your jacket (get a sticker from one of our students at the Gift Wrap Table when you arrive!) when making a purchase, and up to 20% will be donated to the Band Program. This includes the cafe as well.  This is a great way to do holiday shopping AND support the band!!! 

Online Purchases: You can also shop online anytime from 12/2 through 12/7 and earn the same profit for the Bands. Just input the Bookfair ID code (10558757) at checkout.  This allows family members from out of state to help us, too!

What happens at B&N: Our students will be involved in the evening by reading books, performing in small ensembles, and wrapping gifts. The cafe will also be selling a specialty hot chocolate that will be named by our band students.



Hope to see you there on Friday!

Announcements: 11/28/2011

Dear all,

Hopefully you had a good Thanksgiving!  The month of December is BUSY.  Below are a bunch of announcements to help us all get to Winter Break in one piece. :)

1. Schedule -
   11/28 - Cheesecake Sale Orders Due
   12/2 - Barnes and Noble Book Fair (e-mail to follow)
   ___
   12/5 - NO Wind Ensemble Rehearsal
   12/6 - Collage Dress Rehearsal, 2:30-7:00pm
   12/7 - Collage Dress Rehearsal, 2:30-7:00pm
   12/7 - Wind Ensemble Performance at DP MS
   12/8 - Collage Concerts, 6:30 & 8:15pm
   12/9 - Collage Concert Emergency Date
   ___
   12/12 - Concerto Competition Auditions
   12/14 - Symphonic Band Performance at AS MS
   
2. Please note the added performances for Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band.  Information was passed out in class regarding these performances at Blue House Middle Schools.
3. We will need parent supervision for Collage rehearsals and performances.  Since students are not always involved in the rehearsal or performance, it is good to have adult supervision.  Please click here for more information. 
4. The Barnes & Noble Book Fair will be this Friday.  An e-mail will follow shortly regarding the Book Fair.

Cheesecake/Coffee Sale - Orders due Monday, 11/28

Please remember to sell Cheesecake, Coffee, and Tea over the Thanksgiving Break!  

Orders are due next Monday, November 28.

More information is here:
Sale Information Form
Cheesecake Brochure
Cheesecake Order Form
Coffee/Tea Order Form

Have a restful holiday! :)

Band Booster Meeting: Tuesday, 11/15

Dear Band Parents,

Please join us for the November Band Booster Meeting on Tuesday, November 15, at 7:30pm in the Band Room.  Hope to see you there!

Announcements: 11/8/2011

1. Schedule -
   11/10 - Fall Band Concert, 7pm, Gym
   11/10-11/28 - Cheesecake/Coffee/Tea Sale
   11/14-11/18 - 2nd Semester Auditions after school
   11/15 - Band Booster Meeting, 7:30pm, band room
2. Thank you to all who helped with the Fall Craft Show. South did a GREAT job and the show went very well. We appreciate all of your volunteer hours and donations of baked goods!
3. Fall Concert - Our Fall Concert is this Thursday in the Gym. Call time for Concert and Symphonic Band Students is 5pm. Call time for Wind Ensemble is 5:30pm. Guys - remember your black shoes, black socks, and tuxedo shirt. (Freshmen guys - we will have your shirts for you to pick up that evening.) Ladies - please remember black closed-toe shoes and black nylons.
4. Cheesecake/Coffee/Tea Sale - Our next fundraiser is starting this week. Look for info at the concert and in an e-mail in the next few days.
   

Baked Goods Needed Today

The Craft Show is going very well!  We are, however, running low on baked goods. 

If you are willing and able, please bring additional baked goods to Plainfield Central today before the end of the show at 3pm.

Your help is much appreciated!  Thank you!

Craft Show Update & Baked Goods

Craft Show Update:
 
Volunteers: 

•  We are doing ok on student volunteers, but could use some more parents.  To volunteer, please click here.
• When you arrive at Plainfield Central for your shift, please check in at the Cafeteria and sign in.  This is how we track volunteer attendance.  There will be people to tell you what help is needed.  You are encouraged to wear "Cougar-wear" to represent South! 
• Volunteers enter for free.

Baked Sale:

•  Just a reminder that we will need baked goods for the Craft Show this weekend.
• DROP OFF AT SOUTH IS TONIGHT from 5-7pm in the Band Room.  Otherwise, you will have to drop off at Central.
• Click here for detailed information about the bake sale.

Shopping at the Craft Show:

• Encourage people you know to go to the craft show!
• Times: Saturday, 10/29, 9am-4pm.  Sunday, 10/30, 10am-3pm
• Admission is $2 for people 18 and over.
  

Questions: Contact Kim Leyva (ksleyva6@comcast.net)

Craft Show Help Needed!

The Band Craft Show is quickly approaching and we need volunteers!

Dates:

Saturday, October 29

Sunday, October 30

Where:

Plainfield Central High School

Volunteers are needed to man the parking lot, help crafters load/unload, collect admissions, and work the bake sale. 

• To volunteer for a time slot, click here and submit the form!  Or e-mail Kim Leyva at ksleyva6@comcast.net
• To help with the bake sale, click here for more information.

Remember this is one of the biggest fundraisers for the band!  Please help if you can!

Plainfield Bands Craft Show - October 28-30 at PHS-CC

Band Craft Show / Fundraiser Help Needed!

What is the Craft Show?  Each year, the Plainfield High School Band Booster Organizations coordinate a community craft show featuring crafters from all over the area.  Profits are made from registration fees, admission fees, on site food sales, and from a bake sale.  The craft show is our largest fundraiser, and we need as much help as possible to make it successful.

What type of help is needed?
1. Volunteers - We need student AND parent help.  Jobs may include helping crafters move equipment, manning the parking lot, etc.  Student sign ups are posted in the band room.  Parents can sign up online by clicking here.

2. Bake Sale Donations - We need donations of bakery items for the bake sale.  You can drop off items at PSHS on Friday, 10/28, from 5-7pm in the band room OR DIRECTLY TO PLAINFIELD CENTRAL anytime Saturday, 10/29, between 5am and 4pm or Sunday, 10/30 between 7am and noon.  Sunday morning donations are very welcome to "repopulate" the Bake Sale tables!
If you can help with the bake sale, click here for more information regarding what items to bring and how to package.

This is one of the few fundraisers where we are only asking for your time and not asking for money.  So, if you have been looking for an opportunity like this, please consider getting involved.

If you have questions, please contact craft show coordinator Kim Leyva at ksleyva6@comcast.net

Announcements: 10/17/2011

1.  Schedule -
   10/17 - MB Rehearsal, 5-8pm (LAST MONDAY MB REHEARSAL)
   10/19 - Fundraiser at Westfield Restaurant
   10/19 - Jazz Band Auditions
   10/20 - No Rehearsal
   10/21 - Football Game, 5:30 call time10/24 - Wind Ensemble Rehearsal, 5-7pm (No CB or SB)
   10/28 - Talent Show, 7pm
   10/28-30 - Fall Craft Show
2. Westfield Fundraiser - Join us this Wednesday (10/19) at Westfield Restaurant for a PSHS Band Fundraiser.  A portion of the profits that day goes to us!  Click here for a voucher to present when you go on Wednesday!
3. Fall Craft Show - Each year, all 4 Plainfield High Schools run a craft show that brings in a great deal of money for the band boosters.  We will be seeking volunteers, so please look for an e-mail later this week with information!
4. Marching Band Photos/DVDs - A group photo of the band was taken at Stagg HS last month.  If you are interested, it is in our display case in the hallway outside the auditorium.  Extra copies are available for purchase by contacting Tom Killoran Photography - 11316 South Harlem Ave., Worth, IL 60482, 708-361-0025.  A copy of our Metamora performance DVD is available by contacting ScheffTech Productions, LLC.  Call Brian at 309-524-5865 x 2 or email brian@schefftech.com

Saturday, 10/8 - Schedule & Help Needed

Parade & Metamora Competition

Click here for the SCHEDULE for this Saturday, October 8.

We need lots of help.  Please read below and contact Kim Leyva at ksleyva6@comcast.net to volunteer!

 

 

PARADE (7:15am call time):
UNIFORMS: (5 volunteers)

• Pass out uniforms at student call time
• Collect uniforms upon return to school (usually between 10:30 and 11:30am)

CHAPERONES: (5 volunteers)

• Ride bus, supervise 
• Dispense water on parade route (we have water bottles)

TRAILER CREW: (2 volunteers)

• Load equipment
• Drive to staging area to unload; Meet band at end of parade route to reload
• Contact Steve Leyva if you can help.  (sleyva@coca-cola.com)

 

LUNCH TIME (~11:30AM)

FOOD/HOSPITALITY: (10 volunteers)

• Help prepare food and dispense to students

 

METAMORA COMPETITION (PM)

CHAPERONE: (Need 5 for uniforms, 5 for general help)

TRAILER/PIT CREW: (5-8 people, Contact Steve Leyva if you can help.  sleyva@coca-cola.com)

• Same responsibilities as last competition (click here to see responsibilities)
• Call time = 2:30pm

Concessions Volunteers Needed

Dear all,

We are in need of parent volunteers to help with Concession Sales at Freshman Football games and Boys Basketball Games this year. 

Attached you will find a roster of Boys Basketball games and a roster of Freshmen Football games that the PSHS Band Boosters have been offered to work the concession stand.  If we  work the concession stand on these dates we get a set amount of donation to the PSHS Band Boosters.  This is a wonderful opportunity to raise funds for our band.

As you will notice for the Football games, 6 volunteers are needed.  We must have at least 3 adults. Students may help and may receive credit for community service hours.

For each Football game worked, the Band Boosters will receive $100.00.

You will notice for each Boys Basketball game we must have 2 adult volunteers. Students may sign up as well with a parent or guardian, or may speak to their band director.  For each Basketball game worked, the Band Boosters will receive a minimum or $50.00.

This is a wonderful fundraiser for our organization.  Please review the links above to see the dates and times.  If you are able to commit to a date, please email Kim Leyva (ksleyva6@comcast.net) with your name and the date you are able to volunteer.

Thank you for supporting the PSHS Band Boosters!

-Kim Leyva

ksleyva6@comcast.net

Booklets for Next Week

Dear all,

Each year we put together booklets for the students which they can sign/write encouraging notes/etc in anticipation of our final marching band competition.  The booklets are put up on the wall in the music hallway.

If you are available tonight at 5:30pm, we could use help with assembling the booklets.  It's simple - just cut, glue, and staple!  With a lot of help, it should go fairly quickly.  Please e-mail Mr. Dortwegt (cdortweg@psd202.org) if you are available to help.

Thanks much!
CD

Help Needed this Friday, 9/30

Our homecoming football game this Friday, September 30!  It is a very special evening because in addition to our regular band performance, we will have 21 former band members performing with us as members of the first ever PSHS Alumni Band.   

As always, we need parent help! Please check out the Volunteer Opportunities described below and come join us!


1. Hospitality - attend the Game and keep water available for the kids.

• 1.1 Call time for volunteers is 6:15pm to get the water cart ready.
• 1.2 Volunteers stay for the duration of the game.
• 1.3 Parents needed: 2 to 4.
• 1.4 Contact: Chris Domagala at takdomo3@yahoo.com or 708-785-5735

2. Uniforms - help hand-out/turn-in uniforms.

• 2.1 Time slots for volunteer help are: 5:00-6:45 and an hour or so at game end, somewhere between 9:30 and 11:00.
• 2.2 Volunteers can stay for the game, or leave and come back to help hang up the uniforms.
• 2.3 Parents Required: As many as we can get! The faster uniforms are handed out and in, the faster kids are ready.
• 2.4 Contact: Cindy Kiser at rick.cindy@sbcglobal.net

3. Pit Crew - help the Pit out to the field; get the "Pit Trailer"; drum major podiums and step ladder from the big Band trailer; drive or follow the golf cart with the pit trailer and all the other podiums/step ladder/pit equipment before the game out to the football field; after half-time, reverse the process to put the Pit equipment and Pit trailer away.  If you can help, contact Mr. Dortwegt. (cdortweg@psd202.org)

• 3.1 Time slots for volunteer help are: 6:15ish through 7:00ish (to get the Pit to the field) and a half an hour or so AFTER HALF-TIME to escort Pit back to the band room.
• 3.2 Parents can return to the game, or leave after half time.
• 3.3 Parents required: 3 to 5

Volunteers Needed for Wheeling

Wheeling Competition Help Needed!

We are still in need of some help for tomorrow's competition!

Please read below for information.  Contact Kristen Hamilton at hownkris@comcast.net  or Olympia Diamantopoulos at odiamantopoulos@yahoo.com to volunteer!

VOLUNTEER NEEDS/RESPONSIBILITIES:

I.  CHAPERONE: (Need 5 for uniforms, 5 for general help)

• Help get uniforms, equipment and busses loaded
• Take attendance on your bus,  ride the bus
• Help unload, help get kids in uniform, help pass out drinks/snacks, walk with the Band to the field, watch the performance from the field, walk back to busses with the Band, help re-load equipment and uniforms, make sure everyone feels ok, go back to field to watch, be back at the busses at the specified time
• Help with any problems or sick children--make sure to have the first aid kit! 

--Call time for Chaperones:  3:30pm

--Chaperones need to be available for the whole event.

II.  TRAILER/PIT CREW: (5-8 people)

• Load equipment on the trailer and box truck (we will have two vehicles this year)
• Drive Box Truck and Band Trailer (2-4 people) or ride bus/drive separately
• Help unload truck/trailer
• Help the Pit/drum major podiums get ready to go out to the field
• Follow the golf cart with the pit trailer and all the other podiums/pit equipment to the field
• Reverse the process to put the Pit equipment and Pit trailer away after competition--reload truck and trailer.

--Call time for Trailer/Pit Crew:  3:30pm

--It is preferable for the Trailer/Pit Crew to be available for the whole event.

--IF YOU CAN'T TRAVEL WITH US, BUT COULD HELP LOAD/UNLOAD AT SCHOOL, PLEASE LET US KNOW.  WE CAN STILL USE YOUR HELP!

NOTE:  ALL CONFIRMED VOLUNTEERS WILL RECEIVE FREE PASSES INTO THE COMPETITION.  FAMILY MEMBERS OR VOLUNTEERS THAT ARE NOT CONFIRMED (BUT JUST COME AND HELP AT THE EVENT--THANK YOU!) WILL NOT RECEIVE THE PASSES.  THERE IS A LIMIT TO WHOM THE BAND CAN BRING INTO THE COMPETITION.

___________________________________________________

Contact Kristen Hamilton at hownkris@comcast.net  or Olympia Diamantopoulos at odiamantopoulos@yahoo.com to volunteer!

Announcements: 9/20/2011

1. Schedule -
   9/21 - McDonalds Fundraiser, 4-7pm
   9/22 - MB Rehearsal, 2:30-4:30pm
   9/24 - Wheeling Competition
2. McDonalds - Please come to the McDonalds on Rt. 59 and Caton Farm Rd. between 4 and 7pm tomorrow night (9/21).  If you mention that you are with the PSHS Band, 10% of the profits go to the band.  You can also present our flyer (available here).
3. Wheeling - Call time on Saturday is 1:15pm.  Our performance time is 8:15pm.  For detailed schedule and information, click here.
4. Attention all PSHS Band Alumni!  We are forming an alumni band at the homecoming game on Sept. 30.  Please visit pshsalumniband11.eventbrite.com for details!  We already have quite a few people registered, so keep spreading the word!!!

Announcements: 9/12/2011

1. Schedule:9/12 - Rehearsal, 5-8pm
   9/15 - Rehearsal, 2:30-4:30pm
   9/16 - Football Game, call time TBA
   9/17 - Stagg Competition, call time 2:15pm
2. Football Game - We will welcome the 8th grade bands of Drauden Point and Aux Sable Middle Schools on Friday.  ALL students will be served pizza for dinner!  Call time will likely be moved up on Friday - we will let the students know later in the week.
3. Stagg Competition - Call time at PSHS is 2:15pm.  Our performance time at Stagg is 8:45pm.  Please click here for a complete schedule.
4. West Side Story T-shirts are on sale.  They are purple with a very cool design.  Click here for the order form.  Orders are due TOMORROW - Tuesday, 9/13.
5. McDonald's Fundraiser - Remember our fundraiser will be next week on Wednesday, 9/21.  Times have changed to 4-7pm.  Click here for the info.

September Booster Meeting / Volunteers Needed

Dear Band Parents:

The first PSHS Band Booster Meeting is next Tuesday, September 13, 2011, at 7:30 p.m. in the Band Room.

Please join us – we welcome everyone -- ideas and help!  We will be planning for the Marching Season and beyond.

_____________________________

Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities:
We will need parent volunteers...

1. For the next Football Game on Friday, September 16, similar to the first game BUT...

2. We will also be hosting 8th grade band students from Drauden Point and Aux Sable Middle Schools at the September 16 Football game, so we will also need extra parent help to serve pizza to all band members and 8th grade guests. The details for volunteering and the schedule for help will be out early next week.

3. Our first Marching Competition on Saturday, September 17—details of volunteering and the schedule will also be out early next week.

If you can help with any of these events, please e-mail hownkris@comcast.net. 
Thank you,

Kristen Hamilton, President
and the PSHS Band Boosters

Announcements: 9/7/2011

Lots going on in the next few weeks.  Here are some updates:

1. Schedule:
   9/8 - Marching Rehearsal, 2:30-4:30pm
   9/12 - Marching Rehearsal, 5-8pm
   9/15 - Marching Rehearsal, 2:30-4:30pm
   9/16 - Football Game
   9/17 - Stagg Competition
2. Monticello Photos are still available, but orders are due by TOMORROW!  Click here for more info.
3. Mark your calendars for a McDonald's Fundraiser on September 21 from 4-8pm.  Details and location are on the flyer (click here).  If you present the flyer or mention you are with the Band when purchasing your meal, a portion of the profits will go to the band.
4. More info regarding the Stagg HS Competition will be coming out at the end of this week or early next week.  Our TENTATIVE performance time is 8:45pm.

Monticello Photo Packages

Monticello 2011 photo packages are now available! 

Options include:

• Poster (seen above)
• Full Band Picture (middle of the poster above)
• Individual Section photo (border of poster above)

Click here for an order form & detailed information.  Print and return with payment no later than THURSDAY, SEPT. 8.

Football Game: Friday, 8/26

Dear Band Families,

We have our first home football game this Friday, August 26, and we need parent help. Please check out the Volunteer Opportunities described below and come join us!

FOOTBALL GAME: FRIDAY, AUG. 26.

1. Hospitality - attend the Game and keep water available for the kids.

• 1.1 Call time for volunteers is 6:15pm to get the water cart ready.
• 1.2 Volunteers stay for the duration of the game.
• 1.3 Parents needed: 2 to 4.
• 1.4 Contact: Chris Domagala at takdomo3@yahoo.com or 708-785-5735

2. Uniforms - help hand-out/turn-in uniforms.

• 2.1 Time slots for volunteer help are: 5:00-6:45 and an hour or so at game end, somewhere between 9:30 and 11:00.
• 2.2 Volunteers can stay for the game, or leave and come back to help hang up the uniforms.
• 2.3 Parents Required: As many as we can get! The faster uniforms are handed out and in, the faster kids are ready.
• 2.4 Contact: Cindy Kiser at rick.cindy@sbcglobal.net

3. Pit Crew - help the Pit out to the field; get the "Pit Trailer"; drum major podiums and step ladder from the big Band trailer; drive or follow the golf cart with the pit trailer and all the other podiums/step ladder/pit equipment before the game out to the football field; after half-time, reverse the process to put the Pit equipment and Pit trailer away.  If you can help, contact Mr. Dortwegt. (cdortweg@psd202.org)

• 3.1 Time slots for volunteer help are: 6:15ish through 7:00ish (to get the Pit to the field) and a half an hour or so AFTER HALF-TIME to escort Pit back to the band room.
• 3.2 Parents can return to the game, or leave after half time.
• 3.3 Parents required: 3 to 5

 

Thank you,
Kristen Hamilton, President
PSHS Band Boosters

Band on First Day of School

Happy start of the school year! Two announcements regarding Thursday/First Day of School:

1. We will be holding a pep assembly during 1st period and Band students will be playing for a portion of the event. At 7:15, (10 minutes into 1st hour) an announcement will be made asking all band students to go to the band room. Parents: We did not tell this to the band students yet, so if you could relay the message, that would be great! One other note: Seniors band students will need to go the gym at 7:15 for a brief meeting, then join the band in the band room.
   
2. Thursday's after-school marching band rehearsal has been CANCELED.
   

Monticello Trip Reminders

For those going to Monticello, please read the following reminders:


Friday, 8/12, 7-8pm - BAGGAGE CHECK - please bring your large luggage and instrument to the band room on Friday night to be checked and loaded on the trailer.  Carry-on items may be brought with you and checked on Saturday morning.  Note: You should have everything you will need for the first rehearsal block in your carry-on luggage because we may not have access to the large luggage until after that rehearsal block.  This includes shoes, socks, white t-shirt, music, and a pencil.

Click here for a list of reminders of what to bring with you to Monticello!


Saturday, 8/13 -  Call time is 9:00am with a departure time of 9:30am.  Remember to bring some money to pay for fast food lunch on this day.

Monday, 8/15 - Arrival time at school is approximately 10:00pm.  Students will be notified when we are approximately 30 minutes away from home so they can call their parents if necessary.  Students will need money for fast food diner on this day.

Ice Cream Social: WEDNESDAY, 8/10, 7:30PM

Please join us for the ICE CREAM SOCIAL tomorrow at 7:30pm!  All parents, alumni, and friends of the band are invited to attend. 

Details:
Wednesday, August 10, 7:30pm (NOTE TIME CHANGE!!)
PSHS Gym
Our students will demonstrate what we have learned in the past few weeks of rehearsals, including marching and playing through our show.  There will be an opportunity to meet other band families and socialize while having some ice cream!

Hope to see you there!

Parent Meeting TONIGHT; Monticello Chaperones Needed

I.  The Required Parent/Student Meeting will occur TONIGHT (Wednesday, August 3) at 7:30pm in the Auditorium.  We will sign forms and accept payment for Monticello and other band costs detailed in the May informational mailing. You may enter through the main entrance or Door N.

II.  Monticello Band Camp is fast approaching, but we are still in need of chaperones!  We need at least 3 DADS and 1-2 MOMS to ensure complete kid-coverage during camp.

 

Dates:  Saturday, August 13 – Monday, August 15

Why go?    It’s FUN!  It’s restful (most of the time)—bring a book to read.  The kids are GREAT and you get to see how challenging but rewarding it is to be a part of the PSHS Marching Band.

 

Contact Kristen James at jamesk1857@aol.com or Kristen Hamilton at hownkris@comcast.net ASAP!

Uniform Committee Help Needed!

Dear Band Parents,

August Band Practice starts TODAY and the Uniform Committee is requesting help to finish fitting Marching Band Uniforms.

If you are available, the Committee will be working in the Band Room the following times:

MONDAY, AUGUST 1 FROM 4:30-9:00PM
TUESDAY, AUGUST 2 FROM 2:00-9:00PM

Please RSVP to Cindy Kiser, Head Uniform Mom, at rick.cindy@sbcglobal.com if you can help, or come to the Band Room and join in.

Thank you,
PSHS Band Boosters

Rehearsals Begin Next Week: Monday, August 1st

August band rehearsals start next week on Monday, August 1st!  Drumline, Colorguard, and Leadership Team students will meet from 12-4pm, and ALL students will rehearse from 5-9pm. For a complete version of the schedule, click here.

Students should bring their instruments, music, and gym shoes for marching.  Students are also encouraged to bring water and sunscreen to all rehearsals.

Next week there will also be a mandatory parent and student meeting on Wednesday, August 3, at 7:30pm in the Auditorium.  We will go over policies and complete paperwork.  Payment of band costs outlined in the May informational mailing will be accepted at this meeting.

Lastly, PSHS registration will also be taking place next week.  Band families should register on Friday, August 5^th, from 8am-12pm to avoid conflicts with rehearsals. 

If you have any questions, you may contact the band office by calling 815.577.5702.

Monticello Chaperones Needed

Hello everyone,


This a call out to our band parent community, especially to our band dads. We are in need of volunteers who would be available to chaperone the Monticello band camp this year. The dates for camp are Saturday morning, August 13th, to Monday - evening, August 15th.

Speaking from experience, it is very rewarding to attend band camp as a chaperone. We do work hard but we have a lot of fun. It is a great way to learn about our band program, get to know the students, and meet other parents. You leave band camp with such an appreciation for the amount of hard work our kids and directors put into the marching band program.

All chaperones are reminded that they must have a background check on file with the District 202 office and must have had a TB test within the last year. Additional information will be provided to those of you who sign up so that you will be prepared.

Please reply to the e-mail addresses below if you are interested in volunteering and feel free to pass the word to other parents who may not be on the booster email listing but may be interested.

Kind regards,

Kristen Hamilton & Kristen James
Monticello Chaperone Coordinators
hownkris@comcast.net & jamesk1857@aol.com

Monticello Deposit & E-mail List Update

1. Monticello Camp Deposits of $100 are due TODAY!  Please make checks payable to: PSHS Band Boosters and return to the Blue Box in the band room.
2. E-mail List: 2011 Graduating Senior Parents - I will be removing your e-mails from this list this week.  If you would like to remain on this list, please e-mail me.  We are also creating an alumni database.  If you would like your e-mail to be added to the alumni database, please e-mail me as well.  cdortweg@psd202.org

Band Booster Meeting & First Rehearsal Tomorrow

Tomorrow (Tuesday, June 7) is a busy day!

1. Band Booster Meeting
   7:30 in Band RoomPlease join us as we plan for the 2011-2012 school year.  We have room on all committees for new/more help!  Contact Kristen Hamilton with questions (hownkris@comcast.net)
   Brief Agenda:
   Set New Budjet
   Set New Fundraising Calendar
   Committee Discussions
2. First Rehearsal for ALL Students
   5-9pm at PSHSPlease Bring: Instrument, Gym shoes for marching, Lyre and Flip Folder

Band Picnic - Friday, June 3

The Annual Band Picnic is this week! 

When: Friday, June 3, 4-7pm (ish)

Who: Everyone in band.  (Alumni welcome, too)
 
Where: Village Green Park in Downtown Plainfield
THIS IS DIFFERENT THAN LAST YEAR!  SEE THE MAP BELOW:

Why: Why do you think?  To have fun!!!

This will be a “potluck” style picnic with everyone bringing something to share.  Suggestions are:

Flutes - Drinks (pop, punch, iced tea, lemon aid, etc.)

Oboes and Bassoons –Condiments (ketchup, mustard, relish, etc.)

Clarinets – Desserts

Saxes – Fruit (berries, cut-up apples, watermelon, grapes, etc.) or veggies

Trumpets – Chips

Horns – Paper products (plates, cups, napkins, forks, etc.)

Low brass – meat (hot dogs, brats, hamburger, etc.)

Percussion – Buns

Directors - Charcoal

When purchasing items, keep in mind there are about 140 students and others may be  bringing the same item.  No one person should spend more than about $4.

Please direct any questions to Mr. Cook at 815-577-5702.