LEIGH HIGH SCHOOL MARCHING BAND & COLORGUARD Artifjcial Intelligence 2018
Behavior and Attendance •Behavior Contract •*NEW* Attendance Contract * As parents we play a role in ensuring students follow the behaviors expected of the marching band and support students ability to balance their attendance at rehearsals and competitions with studying, tests, college visits, and other activities
Rehearsal Schedule Reminders •Monday and Wednesday 4:30 to 8:00 •Friday Sectionals 5:00 to 7:00 (through September 7 th ) •Saturdays 10:00 to 6:00 •On competition days there is a break to shower and prep (schedule to be announced by Mr. C) *On time = arrive 15 minutes before rehearsal start **Athletic shoes a must ***Gallon water jug a must ****Hat on hot days highly recommended
Saturday Location Changes •Due to ACT/SAT testing and Field Hockey the Marching Band will practice at a difgerent school on the following dates: • September 8 th (Pioneer – full ensemble) • September 15 th (Pioneer – all but FE who stays at Leigh) • October 6 (Dartmouth TBC in AM then go to competition site) • November 3 (Dartmouth TBC in AM, then go to competition site) * T owers will be needed in the morning
2018 Competitions •10/06 Del Mar - NCBA •10/13 Cupertino – NCBA •10/18-21 WBA Super Regional at RCC – Riverside, CA •11/03 Independence - WBA •11/10 James Logan - WBA *RCC Parent Info Meeting is September 26 **Consider a subscription to FloMarching to view RCC
Things to Buy •Spandex or biker shorts to wear under clothing on competition days •Black socks – several pairs!!! •For girls: tanks, undershirt for under clothing on competition days
Keeping Up to Date on Events • Review calendar at leighpapa.org/marching-band/ • Subscribe to calendar • Download PDF and post in central place in your home • Join Leigh High School Marching Band Facebook group • Follow social media: • T witter: @leighbandguard • Instagram: @leighbandguard @leighcolorguard • Facebook: Leigh High School Marching Arts, • Sign up for Leigh Marching Band Remind (for students but parents welcome to join) •T ext @leighmar to 81010
Donation Request •2018 Ask is $1250 per student •Can pay in installments: August 1 = $450, September 1 = $400, October 1 = $400 •Give what you can if you can’t afgord to donate the full amount Please process a company •Donation covers: match if your company does •Competition Uniform •Props/Silks/Other Equipment matches. •Travel Uniform / Duffme bag We can earn $15,000 to •Some (larger) instruments •World Class Stafg / Instruction $20,000 with company •Transportation matching!!! •Food (at competitions) •All expenses for trips
How You Can Support Your Student Help out in one or more ways: ❑ Super Saturday Support (drinks/snacks/minor fjrst aid) ❑ Operations (moving equipment, building props, fjxing things…) ❑ Uniforms (sizing and making sure students look great) ❑ Food (keeping students fed on long competition days) ❑ Communications (Newsletters, Website, Photography, Social Media) ❑ Fundraising (help organize various events, sponsorships) ❑ Color guard (help with uniforms, equipment specifjc to guard) *Sign-up sheets can be found in the lobby **Watch for announcements to sign-up on ivolunteer
What Happens Without Parent Support Our stafg is awesome, but it takes a village to feed, move, and outfjt the Marching Band! Please
Make Your Support Visible! PAPA Volunteer Shirt Show Shirt You can place your order today in the quad You can place your order Or online until August 12 th today in the quad. T-shirts & Polo's $25, each Sweatshirts are T-shirts are $20 each $30 each Prices go up $3 on 8/7
Level 1 vs Level 2 Volunteer Level 1 Level 2 All other activities Chaperone Day or Overnight Trips Ride bus No clearance needed with Carpool Students District Requires clearance with District Link to form can be found at leighpapa.org/volunteer-certifjcation
The Rummage Sale • September 15 th • PAPA's fjrst general fundraiser of the school year • Proceeds go to benefjt all performing arts at Leigh High • We need donations: Drop ofg Friday, Sept. 14, 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. • We need shoppers: Saturday, Sept. 15, 7 a.m. - 1p.m. • We need team members: Attend the volunteer meeting on Wednesday, August 29th @ 7 p.m. in Room 74 (the Drama Room) *Questions? Contact Susie Woodford.
Mattress Fundraiser • October 27 th • Third year for this fundraiser and it can be BIG! • Proceeds go to benefjt all performing arts at Leigh High • We need your help in fjnding shoppers • 1 in 10 people need a mattress every year • Tell your friends there is an awesome sale where they can earn up to 50% ofg a BRAND NEW name brand mattress • Keep an eye out for a parent information event *Questions? Contact Stacey Taylor
Thank you!!! Q&A
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