Band Announcements

First Home Football Game

ACA vs. Escambia County

Friday, August 31st

game time 7:00 p.m.

(Mr. Stough will let the students know what time to report to the band room.)

We are all very excited about the first performance. The kids have been working hard and we look forward to a fantastic show! Come out and show your support for the band!

Concessions Stand Open for Business this Friday Night!

We are so thankful to be able to operate the Visitor's side concessions stand. The Athletic Boosters are in the process of moving their items over to the new "home" side and we're going to give the old one a good cleaning and be ready for business on Friday.

We are asking parents of 6th & 7th grade band members to work the concessions stand from 6:00 p.m. (or as soon as you can get there) thru half-time and marching band parents to work 3rd Quarter thru clean-up. This will enable parents of marching band members to see their child perform. (You parents of younger band members will appreciate this when your child is marching in a year or two!)

If you have NOT volunteered to work the concessions stand, please email me at traceykirksey@knology.net to sign up for a game. We need 10 workers for each half!

3rd Quarter Snacks

Elizabeth Staten is in charge of lining up volunteers to provide snacks for the band during the 3rd Quarter of the game. If you have not signed up for a game, please email Elizabeth at epoohstaten@aol.com. Band Boosters provide iced down bottled water for the marching band students throughout the game.

Band Gloves

Cost: $5

Band gloves will be distributed Friday, August 31st. Please make sure your child brings $5 or a check for $5 for their band gloves.

Band T-Shirts

Cost: $12

Due: this Friday, August 31st

Due to the detail and color of the artwork, the t-shirts are $12 this year. The "proof" looks great and we know the kids are going to love them! T-shirts will be given out on Friday at the beginning of 7th period. Please make sure to send a check for $12 for your child's t-shirt.

Parent Band T-Shirts

If any parents are interested in getting a band "parent" t-shirt, please email me your name and size. The deadline to place your order will be Tuesday, September 4th. Sizes are "adult" sizes and the cost is $12. Email your request to traceykirksey@knology.net.

Coffee Shop Update

Band Boosters are so excited about operating the new coffee shop in the High School Commons Area. It is looking great and should be completed and open for business soon! More details will be posted when received!

Spring Trip Permission Slips

Just a reminder that permission slips are due by Friday, September 14th. This will allow us to have a preliminary count of the students attending the trip and also to coordinate chaperones.

If you have any questions regarding any of the announcements, please email traceykirksey@knology.net or call 462-3368.

Band Announcements

Band Kick-off Supper a Success!

WOW!!! Didn't the kids do a fantastic job for the show preview?! We were all blown away at the quality of the sound, the marching and how far they've come in putting the show together! I've heard so many encouraging comments and compliments of the band already. The kids have been troopers in this heat and have worked so hard. Thanks for a job well done, Mr. Stough and kids!

T-Shirts & Gloves

Band t-shirts will soon be on order and we will let you know how much they cost. Gloves are $5 per pair. You can pay when you receive your gloves. Delivery date to be announced.

Band-A-Rama Cancelled

Unfortunately, due to some scheduling conflicts with the other schools that were invited, the Band-A-Rama has been cancelled. Sorry kids!

Shoe Make-Up Date

Several band students were unable to order marching shoes during Rookie Camp. I have been in touch with Mr. Thompson (the shoe guy) and he is checking on a date when he can come back and size the kids that still need to order shoes. Date to be announced soon!

Items Arrived for the Concessions Stand

Our new funnel cake fryer along with our new sno cone machine has arrived! We are looking forward to having a permanent "home" for our concessions! Once we gain permanent access to the concessions stand, we will need several volunteers to help us clean it and get it ready for our first game on August 31st! More details to come!

6th & 7th Grade Parents Needed to Work Concessions Stand

We're Depending on YOU!

We need 6th & 7th Grade Parents to volunteer to work the Concessions Stand for every home game. This allows the High School parents to see their kids march during half time. YOU will appreciate this when your child is marching!!! You will be needed from 6:00 p.m. thru half time and then the High School parents will take over and work 3rd quarter thru clean-up. Please VOLUNTEER TODAY by emailing me at traceykirksey@knology.net.

Yes...the rumors are true!

The High School band is taking a trip in the Spring!

Here are preliminary details (more information will be mailed soon):

Trip to Festival Disney in Orlando, Florida

Departing the morning of April 23rd and returning the morning of April 27th

Cost will be broken down in payments - total is $450 per student (4 to a room)

Includes:

• 3 nights hotel at the All-Star Resort
• 3-day Disney Park Hopper Ticket
• 3 Disney breakfast vouchers
• 2 Disney dinner coupons
• 1 dinner at Rainforest Cafe
• Festival t-shirt and baggage tag
• Transportation

Please know that I will post information as I receive it. More details, along with a commitment form, will be mailed in the next couple of weeks.

If you have any questions, problems, concerns, suggestions, please email me at traceykirksey@knology.net.