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