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LEIGH HIGH SCHOOL MARCHING BAND & COLORGUARD

Artificial Intelligence 2018

• 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

Behavior and Attendance

• Monday and Wednesday 4:30 to 8:00
• Friday Sectionals 5:00 to 7:00 (through September 7th)
• 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

Rehearsal Schedule Reminders

• Due to ACT/SAT testing and Field Hockey the Marching Band will practice at a different

school on the following dates:

• September 8th (Pioneer – full ensemble)
• September 15th (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)

* Towers will be needed in the morning

Saturday Location Changes

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

• Spandex or biker shorts to wear under

clothing on competition days

• Black socks – several pairs!!!
• For girls: tanks, undershirt for under clothing
• n competition days

Things to Buy

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:
• Twitter: @leighbandguard
• Instagram: @leighbandguard @leighcolorguard
• Facebook: Leigh High School Marching Arts,
• Sign up for Leigh Marching Band Remind (for students but parents welcome to join)
• Text @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 afford to donate the full amount
• Donation covers:
• Competition Uniform
• Props/Silks/Other Equipment
• Travel Uniform / Duffle bag
• Some (larger) instruments
• World Class Staff / Instruction
• Transportation
• Food (at competitions)
• All expenses for trips

Please process a company match if your company does matches. We can earn $15,000 to $20,000 with company matching!!!

How You Can Support Your Student

Help out in one or more ways:

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Super Saturday Support (drinks/snacks/minor first aid)

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Operations (moving equipment, building props, fixing things…)

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Uniforms (sizing and making sure students look great)

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Food (keeping students fed on long competition days)

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Communications (Newsletters, Website, Photography, Social Media)

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Fundraising (help organize various events, sponsorships)

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Color guard (help with uniforms, equipment specific to guard) *Sign-up sheets can be found in the lobby **Watch for announcements to sign-up on ivolunteer

What Happens Without Parent Support

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Make Your Support Visible!

PAPA Volunteer Shirt

You can place your order today in the quad Or online until August 12th T-shirts & Polo's $25, each Sweatshirts are $30 each Prices go up $3 on 8/7 Shirts available August 24th

Show Shirt You can place your order today in the quad. T-shirts are $20 each

Level 1 vs Level 2 Volunteer

Level 1

Chaperone Day or Overnight Trips Ride bus Carpool Students Requires clearance with District Link to form can be found at leighpapa.org/volunteer-certification

Level 2 All other activities No clearance needed with District

The Rummage Sale

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eptember 15th

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AP A's first general fundraiser of the school year

• Proceeds go to benefit all performing arts at Leigh High
• We need donations: Drop off Friday, S
• ept. 14, 4 p.m. - 8 p.m.
• We need shoppers: S

aturday, S

• ept. 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 S usie Woodford.

Mattress Fundraiser

• October 27th
• Third year for this fundraiser and it can be BIG!
• Proceeds go to benefit all performing arts at Leigh High
• We need your help in finding 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%
• ff a BRAND

NEW name brand mattress

• Keep an eye out for a parent information event

*Questions? Contact S tacey Taylor

Thank you!!!

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