Coke Deadline!

Coca-Cola Fundraiser DEADLINE
Monday, February 26th!


Coke order forms are to be turned in to the Elementary Office for Peggy Oliver.
Absolutely no order forms are to be left in the band room!

Each band student, grades 7-12, is to sell 10 cases of Coke products!

Take those last minute orders from friends, family and co-workers.
Order forms were emailed to all band member parents!

Band Announcements and Update!

CandyGrams a HUGE success!

Wow! I don't have exact numbers yet, but was told this was our largest CandyGram sale to date! Thank you to all of the volunteers (see photos below) who worked like busy little bees assembling the CandyGrams. A special "thank you" goes to Peggy Oliver for all the weeks of work behind the scenes to get us ready to assemble! She worked many late nights and weekends. It was almost impossible to get her to pose for the camera...but we got her anyway! Peggy, we can't thank you enough for your tireless efforts! Also, thank you to the ladies who tied ribbons on the flowers...Jackie Morrison, Julia Edwards, Judy Rittenour and Elizabeth Staten. We appreciate all of our volunteers!

Peggy Oliver...we got ya anyway! You are the lady that gets it done!!!

Our wonderful volunteers!

ACA Concert Band Scores Superior at District!

We are so proud of the High School Concert Band for a fantastic performance at last week's district competition. They scored all "1's" (highest score) for a Superior rating! Mr. Stough, thank you for your diligence in rehearsing the band and stretching them beyond their comfort zone to a higher level of excellence. Kids, thank you for your commitment to the band! Also, thank you Mr. Harrell for leading the Beginner and Intermediate Band at the competition. They performed for "comments only" and did a superb job!

Taking direction from their fearless leader!

Coca-Cola Fundraiser

PLEASE NOTE!

Coke Fundraiser is for all grade level band members!!!

Coke Fundraiser for Beginner, Intermediate and High School Band Members
Order forms went home with students last Monday, February 12th! We are asking each student (Beginning Band, Intermediate Band, and High School Band) to sell at least 10 cases. Take it to work, tell your friends and neighbors, and pass it around to parents at the ball field! Let's make this the best Coke sale we've ever had! Orders will be taken February 12th through February 26th. Delivery day is Wednesday, March 14th.

Today's DISTRICT Competition Schedule!

The Intermediate Band and High School Concert Band will attend District Competition today at Opelika High School.

Performance times are as follows:
2:45 p.m. for the Intermediate Band
3:30 p.m. for the High School Concert Band

We will be chartering 3 buses to travel to Opelika. We will leave the school at 10:30 a.m., eat lunch at Eastdale Mall and then head to Opelika. Students need to bring money for lunch!

Students must be in uniform before exiting the bus in Opelika.
Intermediate Band Members are to wear the ACA Maroon Polo and khaki pants or skirt.
High School Concert Band Members are to wear their marching uniform.

We will return to the school no later than 5:30 p.m.

The High School Band chaperones are:
Mr. Stough
Mr. Harrell
Tracey Kirksey

The Intermediate Band chaperones are:
Jerry and Michele Hensley
Sharon McGilberry
Cindy Pitts
Ginger Pouncey
Randy Porterfield

Directions to Opelika High School:
North on I-85
take exit 62
turn left cross interstate bridge and turn right onto Fox Run Parkway (431)
go 1.9 miles - school is on the left

If you have any questions or problems, you can reach me on my cell phone today at (334) 462-3368. Thanks!

ACA Band Announcements

We Need Your HELP with CandyGrams!

Tuesday, February 13th
We need workers to come after school to help assemble and separate the orders. The MORE workers we have, the quicker we can get done! We will meet at 3:30 p.m. in the Commons area of the Elementary School.

Wednesday, February 14th
We need workers to come in the morning (8:00 a.m.) and work a couple of hours to help put ribbons on flowers and attach to cards. We will also need help with CandyGram distribution during 7th period. Please email Peggy Oliver at poliver@alabamachristian.com with any questions!

COKE SALE

Order forms go home with students on Monday!
We would like each student (Beginning Band, Intermediate Band, and High School Band) to sell at least 10 cases. Take it to work, tell your friends and neighbors, and pass it around to parents at the ball field! Let's make this the best Coke sale we've ever had!
Order will be taken February 12th through February 26th.
Delivery day is Wednesday, March 14th.

ACA Bands to compete in District Competition
The Intermediate Band and High School Concert Band will attend District Competition on this Thursday, February 15th at Opelika High School.

Performance times are as follows:
2:45 p.m. for the Intermediate Band
3:30 p.m. for the High School Concert Band

We will be chartering 3 buses to travel to Opelika. We will leave the school at 10:30 a.m., eat lunch at Eastdale Mall and then head to Opelika. Students need to bring money for lunch! Students must be in uniform before exiting the bus in Opelika. Intermediate Band Members are to wear the ACA Maroon Polo and khaki pants or skirt. High School Concert Band Members are to wear their marching uniform. We will return to the school no later than 5:30 p.m.

The Intermediate Band chaperones are:

Jerry and Michele Hensley

Sharon McGilberry

Cindy Pitts

Ginger Pouncey

Randy Porterfield

If you have any questions, please email me at acabands@yahoo.com or traceykirksey@knology.net. Thanks for your continued support of the ACA Band Program!

All-State, District and other important information!

Congratulations All-State and All-District kids!

Congratulations to the following band members that made All-State: Brittany Best, Tyler Eads, Duncan Galbreath (Alternate), Kyle Lesinger, and Chris Lowry. Congratulations also to the following kids that made All-District: Matthew Berube, Jaleesa Davis, Jordan Davis, Logan Edwards, Kadyn Pace and Caroline Petrey.

Congratulations Tyler and Jackson!

The ACA Band is proud to announce that Tyler Eads made Spirit Drum and Bugle Corp and Jackson Esco made Teal Sound Drum and Bugle Corp. Congratulations guys!

ACA Bands to compete in District Competition

The Intermediate Band and High School Concert Band will attend District Competition on Thursday, February 15th at Opelika High School.

Performance times are as follows:

2:45 p.m. for the Intermediate Band

3:30 p.m. for the High School Concert Band

We will be chartering 3 buses to travel to Opelika. We will leave the school at 10:30 a.m., eat lunch at Eastdale Mall and then head to Opelika. Students need to bring money for lunch! Students must be in uniform before exiting the bus in Opelika. Intermediate Band Members are to wear the ACA Maroon Polo and khaki pants or skirt. High School Concert Band Members are to wear their marching uniform. We will return to the school no later than 5:30 p.m.

We are in need of 6 chaperones (parents of Intermediate Band Members) to ride the bus with the Intermediate Band Members and assist with chaperoning the kids for the day. If you are interested, please email traceykirksey@knology.net. This will be on a "first come" basis and you must be available all day.

CandyGram Fundraiser

The valentine cards are ready, the lollipops are here and orders are piling in! If you emailed me and volunteered to help with this fundraiser, Peggy Oliver will be contacting you with the volunteer schedule. I'm happy to announce that we had so many to volunteer, that you may not be scheduled to take orders during a morning shift, BUT we could use ALL of you to help assemble the CandyGrams the afternoon of February 13th beginning at 3:30 p.m. until we finish!

Mark Your Calendars!

Band Spring Concert

Monday, April 23rd

7:00 p.m. in the MPR

Band Spring Banquet

Tuesday, May 1st

6:00 p.m. at Landmark Church

More information will be posted as it becomes available. Thank you for your support of the ACA Band Program. We have the best Boosters around!