LEIGH HIGH SCHOOL MARCHING BAND & COLORGUARD Artificial 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 different 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) • * Towers 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: • 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 Please process a company match • Props/Silks/Other Equipment if your company does matches. • Travel Uniform / Duffle bag • Some (larger) instruments We can earn $15,000 to $20,000 • World Class Staff / Instruction with company matching!!! • Transportation • 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 first aid) ❑ Operations (moving equipment, building props, fixing 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 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 Our staff is Our staff is awesome, but it awesome, but it takes a village to takes a village to feed, move, and feed, move, and outfit the outfit the Marching Band! Marching Band! Please Please volunteer volunteer . .
Make Your Support Visible! PAPA Volunteer Shirt Show Shirt You can place your order today in the quad You can place your order today in Or online until August 12 th the quad. T-shirts & Polo's $25, each Sweatshirts are $30 each T-shirts are $20 each Prices go up $3 on 8/7 Shirts available August 24 th
Level 1 vs Level 2 Volunteer Level 1 Level 2 Chaperone Day or Overnight Trips All other activities Ride bus Carpool Students No clearance needed with District Requires clearance with District Link to form can be found at leighpapa.org/volunteer-certification
The Rummage Sale • S eptember 15 th • P 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 27 th • 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% off a BRAND NEW name brand mattress • Keep an eye out for a parent information event *Questions? Contact S tacey Taylor
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