Thursday's Rehearsal Schedule:
Rehearsal on Thursday, August 31st will not dismiss until 6:00 p.m.! Please make a note of this change in the practice schedule.
Directions to Friday's Game vs. Escambia County:
I-65 south to exit 57 (AL-21).
Turn Left onto AL 21 South about 5 miles.
Look for McDonalds and Arby's on right.
Go to the next Traffic Light and turn Left
One block to 4-way stop
Go straight through 4-way, pass the water tower and you will see the field.
Note: the field is not on the school campus!
If you have any questions or problems, please email Gary or Tracey Kirksey at acabands@yahoo.com or traceykirksey@knology.net.
Wednesday, August 30, 2006
Monday, August 28, 2006
This Week's Announcements...
Away game this Friday, September 1st
ACA vs. Escambia County High School, Atmore, AL
The bus will be leaving the school at approximately 2:45 p.m. Students will need to make sure they have the following:
We will be stopping in Evergreen for a dinner break. Students need to bring enough money for dinner and snacks (concessions) at the game. Bottled water and a snack during 3rd Quarter will be provided to the students by the Band Boosters. There will not be a food stop on the way home. Buses will not leave to come home until the Equipment Truck has been loaded and all students are accounted for.
If you are riding home with your parents from the game, your parents MUST personally SIGN YOU OUT with Mr. Harrell and sign his bus list indicating they are taking you home. Estimated time of arrival back at ACA is between 12:00 a.m. - 1:00 a.m. Students will be instructed to call home once we've departed Escambia County High School and give a more accurate time of arrival at ACA. Please make sure you are on time to pick up your child. We will be tired and ready to go home, so please do us the courtesy of being on time to pick up your child and we will do our best to arrive at the time stated. There will be several chaperones on each bus, including Gary and Tracey Kirksey. Their cell phone numbers are 462-3368 and 462-3369 in case of an emergency.
Directions to the game won't be available until Wednesday in the School Office. Please call or stop by the school office to pick up directions if you are driving to the game.
Black Band Gloves
The band gloves will be in on Wednesday and will be distributed during 7th period. Please make sure your child has $5 for his/her band gloves. If you have already paid for the band gloves, it has been noted by your child's name. If you have any questions, please email Tracey Kirksey at traceykirksey@knology.net or acabands@yahoo.com.
Transportation Fee
Please make sure your child has his/her $10 transportation fee. It must be given to Gary or Tracey Kirksey before boarding the bus so their name can be checked off the list. If you have already turned in the transportation fee, it has been noted by their name.
Band T-Shirts
The Band T-shirts should be in either Thursday afternoon or Friday. They will be distributed to each student before Friday's game. Please make sure you have paid your $10 for the t-shirt. If you need more information, please email Elizabeth Staten at EPoohStaten@aol.com.
Coke Orders
All Coke Orders MUST be turned in to Mrs. Peggy Oliver via the Elementary School Office by noon tomorrow (August 29th)! No orders will be accepted after that point! Thank you, Mrs. Oliver, for giving us a 2-day grace period!
ACA vs. Escambia County High School, Atmore, AL
The bus will be leaving the school at approximately 2:45 p.m. Students will need to make sure they have the following:
- $10 Transportation Fee
- Garment Bag with Uniform Pants/Coat
- Shako (hat) with box
- Black Socks
- Black Gloves
- Band T-Shirt
- Black Band Shoes
We will be stopping in Evergreen for a dinner break. Students need to bring enough money for dinner and snacks (concessions) at the game. Bottled water and a snack during 3rd Quarter will be provided to the students by the Band Boosters. There will not be a food stop on the way home. Buses will not leave to come home until the Equipment Truck has been loaded and all students are accounted for.
If you are riding home with your parents from the game, your parents MUST personally SIGN YOU OUT with Mr. Harrell and sign his bus list indicating they are taking you home. Estimated time of arrival back at ACA is between 12:00 a.m. - 1:00 a.m. Students will be instructed to call home once we've departed Escambia County High School and give a more accurate time of arrival at ACA. Please make sure you are on time to pick up your child. We will be tired and ready to go home, so please do us the courtesy of being on time to pick up your child and we will do our best to arrive at the time stated. There will be several chaperones on each bus, including Gary and Tracey Kirksey. Their cell phone numbers are 462-3368 and 462-3369 in case of an emergency.
Directions to the game won't be available until Wednesday in the School Office. Please call or stop by the school office to pick up directions if you are driving to the game.
Black Band Gloves
The band gloves will be in on Wednesday and will be distributed during 7th period. Please make sure your child has $5 for his/her band gloves. If you have already paid for the band gloves, it has been noted by your child's name. If you have any questions, please email Tracey Kirksey at traceykirksey@knology.net or acabands@yahoo.com.
Transportation Fee
Please make sure your child has his/her $10 transportation fee. It must be given to Gary or Tracey Kirksey before boarding the bus so their name can be checked off the list. If you have already turned in the transportation fee, it has been noted by their name.
Band T-Shirts
The Band T-shirts should be in either Thursday afternoon or Friday. They will be distributed to each student before Friday's game. Please make sure you have paid your $10 for the t-shirt. If you need more information, please email Elizabeth Staten at EPoohStaten@aol.com.
Coke Orders
All Coke Orders MUST be turned in to Mrs. Peggy Oliver via the Elementary School Office by noon tomorrow (August 29th)! No orders will be accepted after that point! Thank you, Mrs. Oliver, for giving us a 2-day grace period!
Friday, August 25, 2006
Friday's Announcements!
Pre-Season Football Game tonight @ 7:00 p.m.
The band will be playing in the stands at tonight's football game. They will not be marching the halftime show. Students are to be in the band room no later than 5:30 p.m. Attire is Maroon School Polo and Khaki shorts or pants. Bottled water will be provided throughout the game. Snacks will be provided at halftime.
Booster Concessions Tent
SnoCones will be available this evening at the Booster Concessions Tent. Baked Goods (Sweet Treats) won't be available until the first season home game on Friday, September 8th. Jackie Morrison, Special Events Coordinator, will be contacting those that signed up to bring baked goods. Stop on by the tent tonight and get a snocone to help support the ACA Band Program!
Coke Fundraiser
We hope you all have been busy selling those cases of Coke, Powerade, Water & Minutemaid. The deadline to turn in your order form and money is today! You may send it to the school with your child, or see any Booster Officer at tonight's football game!
Uniform Gloves
The black gloves have been ordered as part of the performance uniform. Students were fitted during band camp for proper sizing. The gloves should be delivered by Wednesday, August 30th. The cost of the gloves is $5.00 and should be paid when your student receives his/her gloves. Payment can be made to Gary or Tracey Kirksey tonight!
Band T-Shirts
Hopefully, our band t-shirts will be in by our first season game. If you have not paid $10 for your student's t-shirt, please see Tony or Elizabeth Staten tonight!
Precious baby!
Finally, we just had to post another picture of "A.J" Harrell, newborn daughter of Ed and April Harrell. We are so happy for you!
The band will be playing in the stands at tonight's football game. They will not be marching the halftime show. Students are to be in the band room no later than 5:30 p.m. Attire is Maroon School Polo and Khaki shorts or pants. Bottled water will be provided throughout the game. Snacks will be provided at halftime.
Booster Concessions Tent
SnoCones will be available this evening at the Booster Concessions Tent. Baked Goods (Sweet Treats) won't be available until the first season home game on Friday, September 8th. Jackie Morrison, Special Events Coordinator, will be contacting those that signed up to bring baked goods. Stop on by the tent tonight and get a snocone to help support the ACA Band Program!
Coke Fundraiser
We hope you all have been busy selling those cases of Coke, Powerade, Water & Minutemaid. The deadline to turn in your order form and money is today! You may send it to the school with your child, or see any Booster Officer at tonight's football game!
Uniform Gloves
The black gloves have been ordered as part of the performance uniform. Students were fitted during band camp for proper sizing. The gloves should be delivered by Wednesday, August 30th. The cost of the gloves is $5.00 and should be paid when your student receives his/her gloves. Payment can be made to Gary or Tracey Kirksey tonight!
Band T-Shirts
Hopefully, our band t-shirts will be in by our first season game. If you have not paid $10 for your student's t-shirt, please see Tony or Elizabeth Staten tonight!
Precious baby!
Finally, we just had to post another picture of "A.J" Harrell, newborn daughter of Ed and April Harrell. We are so happy for you!
Wednesday, August 23, 2006
ACA Football Schedule
Below you'll find the ACA Football Schedule. The Band will play at all games, both "Home" and "Away". Buses will be chartered to the "Away" games and each student is required to pay a $10 transportation fee to help alleviate the costs of the buses. If this creates a hardship, please see Gary or Tracey Kirksey as scholarships are available on an "as needed" basis.Details for "Away" games will be posted and emailed as soon as the information is received. You will be notified early in the week of the "Away" game details on departure time, meals, money needed, etc.
The schedule below begins with the "season" games (not including the pre-season game this Friday at ACA). All games start at 7:00 p.m.
- Friday, September 1 vs. Escambia County (Away)
- Friday, September 8 vs. Opp (Home)
- Friday, September 15 vs. Saint James (Away--but in town)
- Friday, September 22 vs. Ashford (Away)
- Friday, September 29 vs. Catholic (Home)
- Friday, October 6 vs. Bullock County (Home--also Homecoming)
- Friday, October 13 vs. Trinity (Away--but in town)
- Friday, October 20 vs. Daleville (Home)
- Friday, October 27 vs. Andalusia (Away)
- Friday, November 3 vs. Montgomery Academy (Away--but in town)
If you have any questions, please email Gary or Tracey Kirksey at acabands@yahoo.com or traceykirksey@knology.net.
Tuesday, August 22, 2006
Our Newest Band Family Member... and other Announcements!
Welcome Future Band Member!
Our Marching Director, Mr. Ed Harrell and his wife, April, are the proud parents of daughter "A.J. Harrell" born today, August 22nd, weighing 7 lbs. 13 oz. and 19" long. Mom and baby are doing fine at Baptist South and Daddy is very proud! A.J. joins brother, Dex, and sister, Sandy, as the newest member of the Harrell family! We are so happy for you! Check out the pictures below...
Friday Night Update:
The band will be playing in the stands at the game this Friday, August 25th. The kids are to be there 1 1/2 hours before game time (I think it starts at 7:00 p.m., but will confirm with the school office tomorrow). They will not be marching the half-time show, but will be playing in the stands. New info. on attire...They are to wear a maroon school polo (if the band shirts are not in) and khaki shorts or pants.
Transportation Fee Approved:
We received word from Mr. Sewell that the Board approved the Transportation Fee proposal that the Band Boosters presented. The new fee will be $10 per student, per "away" game or competition. This fee will only help alleviate some of the costs of the chartered buses. You can either pay the fee ahead of time in one lump sum (5 trips) or each student can turn in their $10 before boarding the bus to either Tracey Kirksey or Elizabeth Staten. If this fee will create a hardship on anyone, please see Gary or Tracey Kirksey and it will be handled with the utmost privacy. Scholarships are available as needed.
More information will be coming in the next few days regarding our first away game on Friday, September 1st to Escambia County High School in Atmore, Alabama. If you have any questions, problems, concerns or suggestions, please don't hesitate to email Gary or Tracey Kirksey at acabands@yahoo.com or traceykirksey@knology.net.
Our Marching Director, Mr. Ed Harrell and his wife, April, are the proud parents of daughter "A.J. Harrell" born today, August 22nd, weighing 7 lbs. 13 oz. and 19" long. Mom and baby are doing fine at Baptist South and Daddy is very proud! A.J. joins brother, Dex, and sister, Sandy, as the newest member of the Harrell family! We are so happy for you! Check out the pictures below...
Friday Night Update:
The band will be playing in the stands at the game this Friday, August 25th. The kids are to be there 1 1/2 hours before game time (I think it starts at 7:00 p.m., but will confirm with the school office tomorrow). They will not be marching the half-time show, but will be playing in the stands. New info. on attire...They are to wear a maroon school polo (if the band shirts are not in) and khaki shorts or pants.
Transportation Fee Approved:
We received word from Mr. Sewell that the Board approved the Transportation Fee proposal that the Band Boosters presented. The new fee will be $10 per student, per "away" game or competition. This fee will only help alleviate some of the costs of the chartered buses. You can either pay the fee ahead of time in one lump sum (5 trips) or each student can turn in their $10 before boarding the bus to either Tracey Kirksey or Elizabeth Staten. If this fee will create a hardship on anyone, please see Gary or Tracey Kirksey and it will be handled with the utmost privacy. Scholarships are available as needed.
More information will be coming in the next few days regarding our first away game on Friday, September 1st to Escambia County High School in Atmore, Alabama. If you have any questions, problems, concerns or suggestions, please don't hesitate to email Gary or Tracey Kirksey at acabands@yahoo.com or traceykirksey@knology.net.
Wednesday, August 16, 2006
Rehearsal Schedule Next Week!
The marching band will have full "after school" rehearsal on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday of next week, August 21st, 22nd and 24th until 5:30 p.m. This is to take advantage of every opportunity to set more drill and prepare for the first game on Friday, August 25th.The game on Friday is a "pre-season" Home game. The band will not be performing the half-time show, but they will be playing in the stands. IF the T-shirts come in before Friday, August 25th, the attire will be the band t-shirt and khaki shorts/pants (or any school uniform bottoms). If the T-shirts do not arrive in time, the attire will be any school uniform.
We will post more information as we receive it. Don't forget your water bottles!
Band Booster Membership Drive!
Thank you to all who attended our Kick-off supper last night! We had 11 new memberships by the end of the evening which puts us at a total of 44 families out of 118 band families... 37%.We are not quite where we want to be with 100% MEMBERSHIP! Every little bit helps! Even if you would like to donate $20 or $20 per month. We have creative ways you can contribute to the ACA Band Program. As you saw last night, it takes over $35,000 to operate the ACA Band which is mostly funded by the Boosters. Will you consider joining Boosters as part of the band family?
Each family that joins the ACA Band Boosters will receive a maroon & white Rooter Pom (Shakers) and your name will be featured on the back of the Band Program distributed at the "Home" football games.
Please take a moment to fill out your Booster Membership form and make your donation. Remember...Together We Achieve Much!
Monday, August 14, 2006
Coke Sales now through August 25th!
The Coke order forms and flyers went home today with your band student. If you have not seen it yet, ask him/her about it! The bottles this year are larger than last year--they are 20 oz. bottles! The prices are as follows:Coke Products:
24/20 oz. plastic bottles $18.00 (just .75 cents each)
Water:
24/20 oz. plastic bottles $15.00 (just .63 cents each)
Powerade:
24/20 oz. plastic bottles $20.00 (just .83 cents each)
MinuteMaid:
40/6.75 oz. boxes $17.00 (just .43 cents each)
Orders are due on Friday, August 25th. Payment is to be included with each order. Checks should be made out to ACA Band. Delivery will be made to Band students on Wednesday, September 13th.
Each band student (Grades 6-12) and each Color Guard member is asked to sell a minimum of 10 cases. The more you sell, the better the profit is for the band!
NOTE: Do not leave money in the band room! Please turn in the order to Mrs. Johnston in the Elementary Office, Mrs. Oliver, or you may turn it in to Tracey Kirksey or Elizabeth Staten during 7th period band. Make sure your name is on the envelope with your money secured inside. Orders will be delivered to the band student or the band student's parents on September 13th. No individual customers can come pick up their own orders.
The information on the order forms is correct. There are a few "misprints" on the flyer. Go by the information on the ORDER FORM! If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Oliver.
Friday, August 11, 2006
Coming Soon!
Coke FundraiserBecause of the success we have had in the past, we are planning on having 2 Coke fundraisers again this year. The first one will begin this Monday, August 14th! Order Forms will be sent home with your student on Monday and we will also send one in an email to ensure that you receive it. Orders will be taken for two weeks. We are requesting that each band member try to sell a minimum of 10 cases. We have to sell a certain amount to make any profit from Coke. You will be hearing more details at our Kick-off Supper on Tuesday evening.
Band Show Preview and Kick-off Supper
The kids are working so hard during rehearsals after school and we're sure you will be pleasantly surprised when you see the show preview on Tuesday, August 15th. The preview will begin at 5:45 p.m. at the Football Stadium, followed by a Chick-fil-A supper and our first band parent/booster meeting. We will be announcing some new and exciting things for our Boosters this year! We look forward to seeing you there!
If you have any questions, comments, suggestions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact Gary or Tracey Kirksey, Band Booster Presidents at acabands@yahoo.com. They can also be reached at 396-2799 (home) or 462-3369 (Gary's cell).
Tuesday, August 08, 2006
Tuesday's Announcements!
WATER...WATER...and MORE WATER!
Students must bring a personal water bottle or thermos type cooler to practices on Tuesdays and Thursdays. We will have the large coolers full of ice water for them to refill their personal water bottle during drink breaks---but we will not have individual cups available. We cannot stress enough the importance of drinking lots of water!!! Mr. Harrell (our Marching Band Director) says the kids need to drink water all day, even at lunch, on the days they have marching rehearsal after school.
TUESDAY and THURSDAY SCHEDULES ~ PLEASE NOTE!
Some students have complained about not having enough time to get to their lockers and then over to the Band Room by 7th period. Mr. Harrell says on Tuesdays and Thursdays, GO TO YOUR LOCKER FIRST and get your bookbags, any homework or books you might need, your practice clothes, etc. and then come to the Band Room and get ready for rehearsal. He understands that there are some that might be a few minutes late. This is okay---just get your items and get over to the Band Room as quickly as possible.
Practice on Tuesday and Thursday will last until 5:30 p.m. Remember, bring your water bottle!
Last Call for Chick-fil-A Supper/Band Preview Tickets!
You should be receiving a call this evening from a "phone tree" member regarding the Chick-fil-A supper and band t-shirts. We have extended the deadline to Wednesday (yes, we are giving you a grace period!), because we want to include as many parents and family members as possible. STUDENTS in the Band DO need to purchase a ticket if they are eating! Please email acabands@yahoo.com or traceykirksey@knology.net to make your reservation.
If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions, please give Gary or Tracey a call at 396-2799 or email acabands@yahoo.com or traceykirksey@knology.net. If you have any complaints, email Mr. Harrell.......Just Kidding! Just wanted to see if you would read to the end!
We look forward to seeing you Tuesday, August 15th at 5:45 p.m. for our kick-off!
Students must bring a personal water bottle or thermos type cooler to practices on Tuesdays and Thursdays. We will have the large coolers full of ice water for them to refill their personal water bottle during drink breaks---but we will not have individual cups available. We cannot stress enough the importance of drinking lots of water!!! Mr. Harrell (our Marching Band Director) says the kids need to drink water all day, even at lunch, on the days they have marching rehearsal after school.
TUESDAY and THURSDAY SCHEDULES ~ PLEASE NOTE!
Some students have complained about not having enough time to get to their lockers and then over to the Band Room by 7th period. Mr. Harrell says on Tuesdays and Thursdays, GO TO YOUR LOCKER FIRST and get your bookbags, any homework or books you might need, your practice clothes, etc. and then come to the Band Room and get ready for rehearsal. He understands that there are some that might be a few minutes late. This is okay---just get your items and get over to the Band Room as quickly as possible.
Practice on Tuesday and Thursday will last until 5:30 p.m. Remember, bring your water bottle!
Last Call for Chick-fil-A Supper/Band Preview Tickets!
You should be receiving a call this evening from a "phone tree" member regarding the Chick-fil-A supper and band t-shirts. We have extended the deadline to Wednesday (yes, we are giving you a grace period!), because we want to include as many parents and family members as possible. STUDENTS in the Band DO need to purchase a ticket if they are eating! Please email acabands@yahoo.com or traceykirksey@knology.net to make your reservation.
If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions, please give Gary or Tracey a call at 396-2799 or email acabands@yahoo.com or traceykirksey@knology.net. If you have any complaints, email Mr. Harrell.......Just Kidding! Just wanted to see if you would read to the end!
We look forward to seeing you Tuesday, August 15th at 5:45 p.m. for our kick-off!
Monday, August 07, 2006
Monday's Announcements!
Hope all the kids had a good first day of school. No time to catch your breath...lots of activities and deadlines to meet!
TIME IS RUNNING OUT!!!
The deadline to make your reservations for the Chick-fil-A Supper and Band Show Preview is tomorrow (Tuesday, August 8th)! Tickets are $5 per person (band students must have a ticket as well). We would like all parents of band members (6th grade - High School) to attend our Band Show Preview and Kick-off Supper on Tuesday, August 15th. The show preview will begin at 5:45 p.m. on the ACA Football Field followed by our kick-off supper in the Multipurpose Room. Following supper, we will have a brief, but informative meeting regarding our Booster program this year. Please make every effort to be there...every one of us can make a difference this year in our band program!
Marching Band T-Shirts
All students in the marching band will be required to wear the band t-shirt under their uniform for games and competitions. The t-shirt will be black this year. Sizes Small - XtraLarge are $10, Size XXL is $11 and size XXXL is $12. T-shirts will also be available for any band parents wanting to purchase. The parent's shirts will be a different color than the student's. Please email Elizabeth Staten, Booster Vice-President, with your child's shirt size and your size if you'd like to order one as well. Her email address is Epoohstaten@aol.com or you can call her at 399-2536. T-Shirts must be ordered by Tuesday, August 8th. Elizabeth will be at the school on Tuesday afternoon taking any last minute orders.
Band Practice Uniform ~ MAKE A NOTE OF THIS!
Just a reminder that all students must be in ACA approved practice wear for after-school rehearsals. This can be the ACA black or maroon shorts, the ACA practice t-shirts, or any previous year's Band t-shirt. Remember...it must be ACA approved attire.
Color Guard Selling Custom Made Scrapbook Supplies!
As a fundraising effort, the ACA Color Guard is now selling custom ACA Scrapbook Kits! One kit has 8 decorative pages and one ACA die-cut and sells for $15. The smaller kit has 2 custom pages plus 2 sheets of corresponding letters, numbers and tags and sells for $6. These kits have been custom made for ACA and you will not find them in stores! Please see a Color Guard member and purchase these awesome items before they run out!
TIME IS RUNNING OUT!!!
The deadline to make your reservations for the Chick-fil-A Supper and Band Show Preview is tomorrow (Tuesday, August 8th)! Tickets are $5 per person (band students must have a ticket as well). We would like all parents of band members (6th grade - High School) to attend our Band Show Preview and Kick-off Supper on Tuesday, August 15th. The show preview will begin at 5:45 p.m. on the ACA Football Field followed by our kick-off supper in the Multipurpose Room. Following supper, we will have a brief, but informative meeting regarding our Booster program this year. Please make every effort to be there...every one of us can make a difference this year in our band program!
Marching Band T-Shirts
All students in the marching band will be required to wear the band t-shirt under their uniform for games and competitions. The t-shirt will be black this year. Sizes Small - XtraLarge are $10, Size XXL is $11 and size XXXL is $12. T-shirts will also be available for any band parents wanting to purchase. The parent's shirts will be a different color than the student's. Please email Elizabeth Staten, Booster Vice-President, with your child's shirt size and your size if you'd like to order one as well. Her email address is Epoohstaten@aol.com or you can call her at 399-2536. T-Shirts must be ordered by Tuesday, August 8th. Elizabeth will be at the school on Tuesday afternoon taking any last minute orders.
Band Practice Uniform ~ MAKE A NOTE OF THIS!
Just a reminder that all students must be in ACA approved practice wear for after-school rehearsals. This can be the ACA black or maroon shorts, the ACA practice t-shirts, or any previous year's Band t-shirt. Remember...it must be ACA approved attire.
Color Guard Selling Custom Made Scrapbook Supplies!
As a fundraising effort, the ACA Color Guard is now selling custom ACA Scrapbook Kits! One kit has 8 decorative pages and one ACA die-cut and sells for $15. The smaller kit has 2 custom pages plus 2 sheets of corresponding letters, numbers and tags and sells for $6. These kits have been custom made for ACA and you will not find them in stores! Please see a Color Guard member and purchase these awesome items before they run out!
DEADLINE is Tuesday, August 8th!
Band Show Preview & Chick-fil-A SupperWe would like all parents of band members (6th grade - High School) to attend our Band Show Preview and Chick-fil-A kick-off Supper on Tuesday, August 15th. The show preview will begin at 5:45 p.m. on the ACA Football Field followed by our kick-off supper in the Multipurpose Room. Following supper, we will have a brief, but informative meeting regarding our Booster program this year. The DEADLINE to make your reservation is Tuesday, August 8th. Tickets are $5 per person. Please email me at acabands@yahoo.com or traceykirksey@knology.net or call 396-2799 and I will make your reservation and you can either send your money with your child or pay at the door. Please make every effort to be there...every one of us can make a difference this year in our band program!
Friday, August 04, 2006
Lots of Information! Please read to the end...
I hope all of you are enjoying this blog for your "one stop" source of information. Please get in the habit of checking it daily, as I try to keep up with the latest announcements and information.
Band T-Shirts
All students will be required to wear the band t-shirt under their uniform for games and competitions. The t-shirt will be black this year. Sizes Small - XtraLarge are $10, Size XXL is $11 and size XXXL is $12. T-shirts will also be available for any band parents wanting to purchase. The parent's shirts will be a different color than the student's. Please email Elizabeth Staten, Booster Vice-President, with your child's shirt size and your size if you'd like to order one as well. Her email address is Epoohstaten@aol.com or you can call her at 399-2536. T-Shirts must be ordered by Tuesday, August 8th. Elizabeth will be at the school on Tuesday afternoon taking any last minute orders.
Band Show Preview, Chick-fil-A Supper & First Booster Meeting
We would like all parents of band members (6th grade - High School) to attend our Band Show Preview and Chick-fil-A kick-off Supper on Tuesday, August 15th. The show preview will begin at 5:45 p.m. on the ACA Football Field followed by our kick-off supper in the Multipurpose Room. Following supper, we will have a brief, but informative meeting regarding our Booster program this year. The DEADLINE to make your reservation is Tuesday, August 8th. Tickets are $5 per person. Please email me at acabands@yahoo.com or traceykirksey@knology.net or call 396-2799 and I will make your reservation and you can either send your money with your child or pay at the door. Please make every effort to be there...every one of us can make a difference this year in our band program!
Band Camp Fee and Forms
The first day of band camp a packet was sent home with your child of information that needs to be filled out and returned. I still have several students who have not turned in their paperwork. There was also a $5 band camp fee due. I have a list of students who have not turned in their band camp fee to date. Please check with your student or email me if you are not sure if your child's name is on the list.
Monday Rehearsal
It's back to school time already! Rehearsal this Monday is as follows: our Marching Band Director, Mr. Harrell, says all wind sections should be ready to play Circle of Life and Fantasmic for their section leader on Monday after school and then they are free to go unless their section leader calls a "sectional." Percussion and Color Guard will practice until 5:00 p.m.
Band Shoes
To my knowledge, everyone that needed band shoes has been fitted! Mr. James Thompson came back out this afternoon and fitted the remaining 6 or 8 that still needed shoes. If you have not paid for your shoes yet, please send a check made out to James Thompson for $25 by Tuesday, August 8th. Your shoes should be delivered on Tuesday.
Thank You to My Processing Day Volunteers!
This is a special "thanks" to Barbara Grinstead, Diane Patterson, Julia Edwards, Jackie Morrison, Bob Brown, Lori Toste and Elizabeth Staten (on her Birthday!) for taking a shift during processing today! You all were a great help to me and are very much appreciated! Also, a special "thanks" to Lori Toste for bringing the cart, tv and DVD player and DVD's of past performances. It was great!
Pictures Taken Today
Your kids endured SWELTERING temperatures this morning in their hot, polyester uniforms to smile and look good for the pictures! Here are just a few I took and thought I'd share...
Again, if you have any questions, concerns, complaints, suggestions, please email Gary or Tracey Kirksey at acabands@yahoo.com or call 396-2799. We consider it a privilege to be the Band Booster Presidents this year and want to get to know each and every one of you personally. Working together we accomplish much!
Band T-Shirts
All students will be required to wear the band t-shirt under their uniform for games and competitions. The t-shirt will be black this year. Sizes Small - XtraLarge are $10, Size XXL is $11 and size XXXL is $12. T-shirts will also be available for any band parents wanting to purchase. The parent's shirts will be a different color than the student's. Please email Elizabeth Staten, Booster Vice-President, with your child's shirt size and your size if you'd like to order one as well. Her email address is Epoohstaten@aol.com or you can call her at 399-2536. T-Shirts must be ordered by Tuesday, August 8th. Elizabeth will be at the school on Tuesday afternoon taking any last minute orders.
Band Show Preview, Chick-fil-A Supper & First Booster Meeting
We would like all parents of band members (6th grade - High School) to attend our Band Show Preview and Chick-fil-A kick-off Supper on Tuesday, August 15th. The show preview will begin at 5:45 p.m. on the ACA Football Field followed by our kick-off supper in the Multipurpose Room. Following supper, we will have a brief, but informative meeting regarding our Booster program this year. The DEADLINE to make your reservation is Tuesday, August 8th. Tickets are $5 per person. Please email me at acabands@yahoo.com or traceykirksey@knology.net or call 396-2799 and I will make your reservation and you can either send your money with your child or pay at the door. Please make every effort to be there...every one of us can make a difference this year in our band program!
Band Camp Fee and Forms
The first day of band camp a packet was sent home with your child of information that needs to be filled out and returned. I still have several students who have not turned in their paperwork. There was also a $5 band camp fee due. I have a list of students who have not turned in their band camp fee to date. Please check with your student or email me if you are not sure if your child's name is on the list.
Monday Rehearsal
It's back to school time already! Rehearsal this Monday is as follows: our Marching Band Director, Mr. Harrell, says all wind sections should be ready to play Circle of Life and Fantasmic for their section leader on Monday after school and then they are free to go unless their section leader calls a "sectional." Percussion and Color Guard will practice until 5:00 p.m.
Band Shoes
To my knowledge, everyone that needed band shoes has been fitted! Mr. James Thompson came back out this afternoon and fitted the remaining 6 or 8 that still needed shoes. If you have not paid for your shoes yet, please send a check made out to James Thompson for $25 by Tuesday, August 8th. Your shoes should be delivered on Tuesday.
Thank You to My Processing Day Volunteers!
This is a special "thanks" to Barbara Grinstead, Diane Patterson, Julia Edwards, Jackie Morrison, Bob Brown, Lori Toste and Elizabeth Staten (on her Birthday!) for taking a shift during processing today! You all were a great help to me and are very much appreciated! Also, a special "thanks" to Lori Toste for bringing the cart, tv and DVD player and DVD's of past performances. It was great!
Pictures Taken Today
Your kids endured SWELTERING temperatures this morning in their hot, polyester uniforms to smile and look good for the pictures! Here are just a few I took and thought I'd share...
Again, if you have any questions, concerns, complaints, suggestions, please email Gary or Tracey Kirksey at acabands@yahoo.com or call 396-2799. We consider it a privilege to be the Band Booster Presidents this year and want to get to know each and every one of you personally. Working together we accomplish much!
Tuesday, August 01, 2006
Announcements!
Band Rehearsal and Photo on Friday, August 4th
Be at the school at 8:00 a.m. in half uniform (carrying jacket).
Band Photo is at 9:00 a.m. and then you will be dismissed to go process (Student Processing Day) and then lunch on your own.
Rehearsal will begin promptly at 1:00 p.m. and will dismiss at 5:00 p.m.
Rehearsals will dismiss on time, so please do your best to have your child(ren) picked up at dismissal time. We understand that in some cases, both parents may work until 5:00 p.m., please pick your child(ren) up as close to 5:00 p.m. as possible.
Thank You Mr. Mike Bush!
A special thanks to Mr. Mike Bush for lining off the practice field and allowing the band to borrow your 4-wheeler! You're awesome!
Thank You Uniform Distribution Crew!
Today was a hectic day of fitting, sizing and distributing uniforms. Thank you, Jenny Moon, Uniform Coordinator, Jackie Morrison, Elizabeth Staten, Deborah Streetman, and Judy Rittenour for all your assistance today. We worked hard, didn't we girls?!
A Uniform Care Guideline letter went home with your child today. Please read it and sign the "wearer's responsibilities" form and return it with your child. I will also send the letter out in a mass email for those of you who didn't receive it.
A Picture Order Form also went home with your child today. Orders must be placed at the time of the photo. I will scan the order form and send it out in a mass email for those of you who didn't receive it.
If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, please email Gary and Tracey Kirksey at acabands@yahoo.com.
Be at the school at 8:00 a.m. in half uniform (carrying jacket).
Band Photo is at 9:00 a.m. and then you will be dismissed to go process (Student Processing Day) and then lunch on your own.
Rehearsal will begin promptly at 1:00 p.m. and will dismiss at 5:00 p.m.
Rehearsals will dismiss on time, so please do your best to have your child(ren) picked up at dismissal time. We understand that in some cases, both parents may work until 5:00 p.m., please pick your child(ren) up as close to 5:00 p.m. as possible.
Thank You Mr. Mike Bush!
A special thanks to Mr. Mike Bush for lining off the practice field and allowing the band to borrow your 4-wheeler! You're awesome!
Thank You Uniform Distribution Crew!
Today was a hectic day of fitting, sizing and distributing uniforms. Thank you, Jenny Moon, Uniform Coordinator, Jackie Morrison, Elizabeth Staten, Deborah Streetman, and Judy Rittenour for all your assistance today. We worked hard, didn't we girls?!
A Uniform Care Guideline letter went home with your child today. Please read it and sign the "wearer's responsibilities" form and return it with your child. I will also send the letter out in a mass email for those of you who didn't receive it.
A Picture Order Form also went home with your child today. Orders must be placed at the time of the photo. I will scan the order form and send it out in a mass email for those of you who didn't receive it.
If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, please email Gary and Tracey Kirksey at acabands@yahoo.com.
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