ACA Band Recaps & Announcements...

Senior Night

This past Friday, October 20th, we honored our Seniors with a reception following the game. Thank you, Jackie Morrison, Special Events Coordinator, and your crew of workers for organizing such a nice reception. You always do a great job! Seniors, Jordan Berry, Katrina Fleeton, Abi Fuller, Sarah Grinstead, Leah Leary, Kyle Lesinger, Hannah Moon and Kristen Walker, we've watched you grow up in band and become the leaders that you are and we will miss each one of you! We wish you much happiness and success in all your future endeavors!

Band Booster Concessions Tent

This past Friday, October 20th, the Band Booster Concessions Tent took in $914.50! (The change was from a few brownies that were sold). This figure is down a little from previous games and we feel it was because Daleville didn't have many on the visitor's side. But no frownie faces here! We are thrilled to bring in any amount! Thank you to all those that worked so hard Friday night. We couldn't have done it without you! Also, special thanks to Randy Porterfield, our peanut man. We know it takes many hours "behind the scenes" to prepare the peanuts and we appreciate your hard work and contribution to the ACA Band Program.

Little Big Horn Competition in Opp

We'd like to congratulate the ACA Band for scoring a " 1 " which is a "Superior" in this past Saturday's competition. The Band also won a trophies for "Most Entertaining Band" and "Best Solo Performances". Our Color Guard and Percussion walked away with "Best In Class" as well. Great job, kids! Your hard work paid off!

Booster Membership Drive

Now that marching season is coming to an end, we are going to focus on our Booster Memberships. We have 119 Band Families with only about 55 families contributing to the Boosters. That's only 46%. The ACA Band program operates primarily on money raised by the Boosters. We would love 100% participation by the end of December! We have several that give $10 a month, and there are others that have given a lump sum. Whichever you prefer, we appreciate any contribution to the Boosters and Band Program! Will you consider joining by the end of this year? If you'd like more information, please email acabands@yahoo.com or traceykirksey@knology.net.

Rehearsals this Week

There will be NO after school rehearsals this week! Band will continue to rehearse during 7th period, but not after school. Enjoy the time off!

ACA vs. Andalusia

The game this Friday, October 27th, is an away game against Andalusia. The Band will be leaving school on Friday afternoon at approximately 2:00 p.m. Your child will need money to eat, as we will be stopping for dinner and to change prior to the game. Please remember all pieces of your uniform...coveralls, jacket, black gloves, socks, shoes, band t-shirt, and shako.

Directions to the game:

Take I-65 South to the Georgiana Exit # 114. Turn left onto Highway 106 East until it dead ends. Turn right onto Highway 31 South and take this until it dead ends (approx. 30 miles). Turn left onto Highway 84. Hwy. 84 will dead end at the Adalusia bypass. You will see the Covington Mall (Penney's) at the red light. At this red light, turn left onto the 5-lane bypass and go approx. 1 1/2 (one and one half) miles. At Delta Lighting Company, turn right and you will be at the back of the stadium.

Battle of the Bands contest over...

BOOOOO! The Battle of the Bands contest has ended (thanks Stacy Davis for the "heads up") and Catholic won. Guess we didn't vote enough...

ACA Eagle Band...you are still NUMBER 1 in our hearts!!!

Last chance to VOTE!

Don't forget to VOTE for the ACA Marching Eagle Band on the Montgomery Advertiser's web site! Today is your last chance to vote for our kids in the Battle of the Bands!

Click here to vote...

Tip: Click "tools" and then choose "internet options" then click "delete cookies" and then refresh the page and it will allow you to vote as many times as you'd like!

Go ACA Marching Eagle Band!

Get your SHAKER tonight!

Maroon and White Shakers (rooter poms) are available to each family that joined the Band Boosters (one per family).
What better way to show your team spirit by rooting on the Eagles with the maroon and white!

The box will be located at the end of the Bleachers by the Band. PLEASE stop by and get yours at tonight's game. It will be your last chance!

Additional shakers are for sale for $2

Still Need Help!

We're still looking for workers to help in the Band Booster Concessions Tent tomorrow night. It's our last home game and we will be selling Funnel Cakes and Boiled Peanuts. Here are the workers scheduled so far:

First Half

(6:00 p.m. - end of half time)
Julia Armstrong
Cindy Bridgeman
Sheila Lewis
Susan Mora
Bill and Deena Morris
Ron Simmons

Second Half (beginning of 3rd quarter - clean-up)
Melanie Beasley
Candy Bridges
Diane Difante
Mike and Carol Esco
Butch Harris

We still need at least 4 more people to work the second half. If you have NOT worked the band concessions tent, please volunteer to help us tomorrow night. Or, if you've worked before and wouldn't mind volunteering again, we'd love to have you! Please call Tracey on her cell at 462-3368 if you would like to volunteer--that way she can add you to the list. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

SENIOR Reception Tomorrow Night!

Don't forget that we will honor our Seniors with a reception following tomorrow night's game. Please join us in the band room for cake, punch and Senior speeches! We love you and are going to miss you!

Band Booster Concessions Tent

We need about 8-10 people who are willing to work the Band Concessions Tent this Friday. You would only need to work 3rd quarter thru clean-up. Please let me know as soon as possible if you are able to help! These are the people that signed up at our Booster Meeting to work the concessions tent during this Friday's game...

Candy Bridges

Mike & Carol Esco

Butch Harris

Please email me at traceykirksey@knology.net or call my cell phone at 462-3368 if you are willing to work! Your help would be greatly appreciated!

Information on Competition this Weekend!

Little Big Horn Competition in Opp
We finally have information regarding the Band Competition in Opp this Saturday, October 20th. Click this link for the schedule of performances for the entire competition. Here is what your ACA Band Member needs to know:

• Be at the school at 11:30 a.m. for rehearsal
• Wear casual clothes (not uniform)
• Have all pieces of uniform neatly in your garment bag (there will be time to change before warm-up). Don't forget coveralls, jacket, black gloves, socks, shoes, t-shirt and shako.
• Eat BEFORE you get to the school! We won't be stopping for lunch on the way!
• Truck and Buses will load at 12:30 p.m.
• Truck and Buses will depart at approximately 1:00 p.m.
• Band warm-up time is 4:30 p.m.
• Band performance time is 5:15 p.m.
• Awards Ceremony will begin at approximately 8:30 p.m.
• Bring money for food/snacks following performance
• Bring a jacket or sweatshirt because it will be cool that evening
• Time of Arrival back at ACA is approximately 12:00 midnight, but kids will be instructed to phone home when we are about 30 minutes away from arrival.

Here are directions from Mapquest:
From Eastern Blvd. head South on US-231/Troy Hwy. (43.28 miles)
Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto AL-87 S. (27.56 miles)
Turn RIGHT onto AL-203 (1.50 miles)
Turn SHARP RIGHT onto US-84/HICKMAN ST/AL-12. Continue to follow US-84 (4.61 miles)
Turn LEFT onto US-84/AL-12 (10.02 miles)
Turn RIGHT onto N SPURLIN ST. (0.37 miles)
Turn LEFT onto JEFFCOAT AVE. (0.14 miles)
End at Channell-Lee Stadium, Jeffcoat Avenue, Opp, AL 36467

If I receive any more pertinent information, I will post it as soon as possible. Please don't hesitate to call me on my cell phone (462-3368) if you have any questions. I usually am not able to check email until in the early evening when I return home. The cell phone is the best way to get in touch with me!

Don't Forget to Vote Today!

VOTE!
Just a reminder to get online and VOTE here for the ACA Band today on the Montgomery Advertiser web site! Also, thanks to all those who mentioned clearing out the "cookies" on your computer allows you to vote more than once a day!

Reminder about rehearsals this week...

Monday, October 16th until 6:00 p.m.

Tuesday, October 17th until 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday, October 18th until 5:00 p.m.

Thursday, October 19th until 6:00 p.m.

I'm still waiting on information about our competition in Opp this Saturday. I will post and email details as soon as I receive them!

VOTE for OUR Band!!!

Battle of the Bands ~ ACA vs. Catholic!
The Montgomery Advertiser is having a "Battle of the Bands" contest and our band is up against Catholic this week! You have until October 19th to place your vote and you can vote once per day! I will send you reminders to vote every day!

Click here to vote!

(Once you've clicked the link, scroll down to Number 2 and choose the drop-down box and you'll see Alabama Christian Academy!)

Important Reminders...Mark Your Calendars!

Upcoming Rehearsals:
Wednesday, October 11th
until 5:00 p.m.
Thursday, October 12th
until 5:30 p.m.
Monday, October 16th
until 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday, October 17th
until 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday, October 18th
until 5:00 p.m.
Thursday, October 19th
until 6:00 p.m.

ACA vs. Trinity ~ Friday, October 13th
Band Members are to be at Trinity by 5:30 p.m. on Friday, October 13th. Don't forget every part of your uniform, black socks, black shoes, black gloves, black band t-shirt, jacket and shako.

Senior Night Reception
Friday, October 20th, is our last "home" game of the season. As has been our tradition, we will have a reception honoring our Senior Band members following the game. The reception will be in the Band Room and all band members and parents/family members are invited to attend!

Little Big Horn Band Competition in Opp, AL
We will be attending the Little Big Horn Band Competition in Opp on Saturday, October 21st. We have not been given a performance schedule yet, but details will be posted as soon as they become available.

AWESOME job tonight, Band Boosters!

Band Booster Concessions Tent

The Band Booster Concessions Tent took in $1208 tonight! We sold 136 cups of boiled peanuts and 166 funnel cakes! Thank you to all who volunteered this evening in the tent. It takes all of us working together and what a great team of Boosters we have! We couldn't do it without each one of you. Thanks again, band parents, for all your help and for the great job in cleaning up.

Special Thanks to Randy Porterfield

We want to extend a special thank you to Randy Porterfield...our peanut man! He spends many hours boiling the peanuts to get them ready to sell at the game. Randy, thank you for all the work you do "behind the scenes!" We appreciate you giving of your time and energy! You're the best!

Announcements...

Homecoming Rehearsals and Performance

The 6th & 7th grade bands are to remain at the school on Thursday, October5th, until 4:00 p.m. for Homecoming rehearsal. Then, all bands, marching band, 6th & 7th grade bands are to be at the school no later than 5:30 p.m. on Friday. The 6th & 7th grade bands will march in with the Marching Band and will play during halftime for the Homecoming festivities. The Marching Band will perform their show following the game. If you have any questions, please email acabands@yahoo.com.

Marching Band Rehearsals Next Week!

Don't forget that Monday is Columbus Day (no school) and Tuesday there is no school as part of Fall Break. The Marching Band will have rehearsals on Wednesday afternoon, October 11th, until 5:00 p.m. and Thursday, October 12th, until 5:30 p.m.

Band Booster Concessions Tent

Please stop by the Band Booster Concessions Tent in the end zone this Friday night and show your support for the Band Boosters! We will be selling Funnel Cakes and Boiled Peanuts!

Mark Your Calendars!

Saturday, October 21st, the band will be competing in the Little Big Horn competition in Opp, AL. We will post more details on performance times as soon as we receive them.

October - December Booster Membership Drive

The ACA Band Program functions primarily from funds raised by the Boosters. We would love to have 100% participation from each band family! Have you joined the Boosters? Every little bit helps...whether you want to give $10 per month, or give one lump sum...we would love to add you to our membership list! Take time now to invest in a child's life and in the band program at ACA. Our goal is 100% membership by Christmas! See any Booster Officer for details on how to join. Stay tuned for updates...

One final word, Mr. Harrell is a member of the 151st Army Band and they are performing at Talledega this Sunday. Tune in and you might see your marching director on T.V.!

If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions, please email Gary or Tracey Kirksey at acabands@yahoo.com or traceykirksey@knology.net. Remember...TOGETHER WE ACHIEVE MUCH!

Rehearsal for 6th & 7th Grade Bands

6th and 7th grade Bands will need to stay after school on Thursday, October 5th, until 4:00 p.m. to practice for Homecoming. The attire for Friday night's game is either the band t-shirt or maroon school polo and khaki shorts, pants or skirts. 6th and 7th grade band members will need to go into the stadium Friday night with the band and sit with the band until halftime is over.

If you have any questions, please email Mr. Harrell at eharrell@alabamachristian.com.

Concessions Tent from this past Friday!

First, let me say a huge "THANK YOU" to all who volunteered at the Band Booster Concessions Tent, from those who helped with set-up, to those who prepared the items to sell, worked the tent and helped with clean up! Quite a TEAM effort and we couldn't have done it without each of you! I am so proud of our Band parents working together!

It's almost impossible to keep an accurate count of exactly how many items were sold. This is due to some waste and some items being given away at the end of the game. I can tell you this, we took in $1057 in Boiled Peanuts and Funnel Cake sales! We also took in $387 in snocone and cookie sales!

Total money taken in for this past Friday night's concessions was $1,444!!! Isn't that awesome?!

We won't be selling snocones for the rest of the season, due to the change in the weather. However, we will be selling funnel cakes and various other sweet treats. The funnel cakes were a huge hit and we couldn't make them fast enough. We had 3 electric skillets, but could only use two because we kept tripping a breaker. If someone knows of a solution to this problem, please let us know. I'm not sure we could operate off a generator because of the noise. Any other suggestions would be welcomed!

If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, please email Gary or Tracey Kirksey at acabands@yahoo.com or traceykirksey@knology.net. We appreciate our band parents and love the ACA Band! Go Eagles!

Superior Rating and Best In Class!!!

Congratulations ACA Marching Eagle Band on your performance at Saturday's Phenix Invitational Marching Competition! The band was awarded a "Superior" Rating
(that's the highest you can rate) and awarded "Best In Class" for the following:

Drum Major - Best In Class
Color Guard - Best In Class
Pit Percussion - Best In Class
Drumline - Best In Class
Overall Band - Best In Class

We are so proud of you and the hard work you've been doing over the past couple of weeks. Mr. Stough, thank you for assisting with rehearsals...Mr. Harrell, thank you for continuing to work hard even through your sickness...Kids, YOU DID IT!!!

Parents, leave comments here for the kids to let them know how proud we are of them! (Include your name)

Below are a few pictures from the competition... (scroll to the end for rehearsal schedule)...











Rehearsals for the week of October 2nd:
The marching band will be back to regular rehearsals on Tuesday and Thursday until 5:30 p.m.

If you have any questions, suggestions or comments, please email Gary or Tracey Kirksey at acabands@yahoo.com or traceykirksey@knology.net. Go Eagles!

Last Minute Reminders!

Tonight's game vs. Catholic
Band members are to report no later than 5:30 p.m. to the band room in half uniform. Please make sure you have every part of your uniform, black socks, black shoes, black gloves, black Band T-shirt, jacket and shako. Also, remember to hang your uniform neatly tonight so it will look nice for tomorrow's competition!

Transportation Fee
Please remember to bring your $10 transportation fee for our "away" trip to Phenix City tomorrow for competition. The transportation fee helps offset the costs of chartering buses. This is not meant to create a hardship on anyone. If you need a scholarship, please see Gary or Tracey Kirksey. It will be handled with the utmost of privacy.

Tomorrow's Competition in Phenix City
Don't forget to be at the Band Room no later than 8:00 a.m. Also, bring a change of clothes (jeans and band t-shirt) and don't forget a sweatshirt or jacket as the temps will be dropping in the evening.

If you have any questions, please email Gary or Tracey Kirksey at acabands@yahoo.com or traceykirksey@knology.net. Go Eagles!

Announcement for 7th Grade Band Parents

Need New Book!

Mr. Harrell would like all 7th Grade Intermediate Band members to have a copy of the Standard of Excellence, Book 2, by the time the students return from Fall break (October 9th & 10th). This book can be purchased at Art's or Capitol Music.

If you have any questions, please email Mr. Harrell at eharrell@alabamachristian.com.

More Announcements...

6th & 7th Grade Band Members
Your Band T-shirts will be in this Friday! Elizabeth Staten will have them available at the Band Booster Concessions Tent in the end zone at this Friday's game. If you have not paid for your t-shirt, you can pay her Friday night. If you have any questions, please email Elizabeth at Epoohstaten@aol.com.

Shakers Available this Friday!
All Band parents that have joined the Band Boosters are entitled to one free shaker per family. There will also be extras for sale for $2. Please stop by the Concessions Tent to pick up your shaker! Let's get that Maroon & White shaking in the crowds!

Information for Saturday's
Marching Competition
Band members are to report to the Band Room at 8:00 a.m. in half uniform (carrying jacket). Please do not forget any part of your uniform, black socks, black shoes, black gloves, Band T-shirt and shako. Students WILL be changing after their first performance. This is to prevent any lunch from ending up on your uniform! Bring jeans or shorts to change into and wear your Band T-shirt. Then you will be changing back into your uniform before the afternoon performance. The temperatures should be pretty cool Saturday evening, so it would be a good idea to have a sweatshirt or jacket with you too.

Details on performance times and directions to the stadium are available in a previous post. If you have any questions, please email Gary or Tracey Kirksey at acabands@yahoo.com or traceykirksey@knology.net.

Saturday's Competition Details...

The details for competition this Saturday,

September 30th, are as follows:

• Students are to be at the school at 8:00 a.m. for warm-up (Central time)
• Buses will depart ACA at 9:00 a.m. (Central Time)
• Performing for Festival at 12:30 p.m. (Eastern Time)
• Performing for Competition at 4:40 p.m. (Eastern Time)
• Awards Ceremony at 8:30 p.m. (Eastern Time)

Phenix City is in the Eastern Time Zone and all times for performances are EASTERN time. Please make a note of that! The awards ceremony will not take place until 8:30 p.m. Eastern time. Our estimated time of arrival back at ACA is approximately 11:00 p.m., but students will be instructed to call when we depart.

Please make sure your uniform is dry cleaned this week so it will be clean and sharp for competition!

Band members are to bring money for lunch and dinner. There will be various food vendor tents in the stadium, as well as fast food places adjacent to the stadium. There will be chaperones that will accompany the students if we decide to leave the stadium to eat.

Directions to Competition Location/Garrett-Harrison Stadium:

I-85 North to Opelika

Get off at US 280 South (Exit 62)

Go about 29 miles to US 80 and go east to Columbus

Exit at Summerville Road and the stadium is at the corner of Summerville and Airport Road.

Garrett-Harrison Stadium

If you have any questions, please email Gary or Tracey Kirksey at acabands@yahoo.com or traceykirksey@knology.net.

This Week's Announcements...

Countdown to Competition!

Four more days to the Phenix Invitational Marching Competition! Mr. Harrell was out sick today (get well soon!) and Mr. Stough worked the kids very hard in practice cleaning up a few sets and also added a new ending to the show! It's looking better kids, but stay focused and work hard the rest of the week to prepare for competition. Thank you, Mr. Stough, for stepping in today and running rehearsal. Mr. Harrell, rest and get over that viral infection soon!

The details for competition this Saturday, September 30th, are as follows:

Buses will depart ACA at 9:00 a.m. (Central time). Mr. Harrell will let you know what time to be at the school Saturday morning for a run-through and to load the buses. The band will perform for the Festival portion of the competition at 12:30 p.m. EASTERN time. Please make a note of that! Phenix City is in the Eastern Time Zone and all times for performances are EASTERN time. The Band will perform again at 4:40 p.m. Eastern time for the contest portion of the competition. The awards will not take place until 8:30 p.m. Eastern time.

Band members are to bring money for lunch and dinner. There will be various food vendor tents in the stadium, as well as fast food places adjacent to the stadium. There will be chaperones that will accompany the students if we decide to leave the stadium to eat. More details will be emailed and posted as soon as they become available.

ACA vs. Catholic ~ this Friday, September 30th

Students are to report no later than 5:30 p.m. Please make sure you have every part of your uniform... black socks, black shoes, black band T-shirt, jacket and shako.

Band Booster Concessions Tent

This week we will be selling some new items at the concessions tent. Mr. Randy Porterfield has graciously agreed to head up the boiled peanuts sale. We will need several parents to volunteer to sell these pre-packaged in the stands. We also will be selling funnel cakes and try to squeeze in one last night of selling snocones before the cooler weather hits! Mrs. Michele Hensley has organized 7th grade parents to work the first half of the game through half time, but we are still in need of Marching Band parents to work 3rd quarter through clean-up. If you would like to volunteer for any of the above mentioned, please email me at traceykirksey@knology.net or acabands@yahoo.com.

SHAKERS available this Friday!

Please stop by the Band Booster Concessions Tent to pick up your maroon & white rooter pom (shaker). If you have joined the Band Boosters, you are entitled to one free shaker per family. They will also be for sale for $2 each. Let's show our school spirit by getting the maroon & white shaking in the stands! Go EAGLES!

VIDEOGRAPHER still needed!

We know you're out there and you're wanting to volunteer for something, but don't know what! If you're not afraid of heights, and you would be willing to be the official ACA Band videographer, please contact Gary or Tracey Kirksey. We will provide the video camera--we just need the operator!

If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions, please don't hesitate to send us an email. We love our Band Boosters! Remember, Together We Achieve Much!

Information and Directions for Friday!

Directions to Ashford High School Stadium:
From Montgomery on 231 South
At the Ross Clark Circle in Dothan (Wiregrass Commons Mall will be on your left) turn left
Stay on the circle until you reach the intersection for Hwy. 84 East (Southeast Alabama Medical Center will be through the intersection on the right) turn left (this will be a four lane)
Stay on 84 East (approximately 8 miles) until you come to a caution light this will be County Rd. 55, turn left.
Go to the traffic light, turn right.
Go approximately 2 miles and you wil see the stadium on the left (behind an old feed mill)

Important Information:

Students will be dismissed from class on Friday at 1:30 p.m. and buses will be departing at 2:00 p.m. Please make sure you have every piece of your uniform, black socks, black gloves, black shoes, black Band T-shirt, jacket and shako. You will need money for dinner. We will be stopping in Dothan for our dinner break and to change into uniforms. Estimated time of arrival back at ACA will be around 12:30 a.m., but students will be instructed to call with a more specific time of arrival. Please make sure you are on time picking up your child.

Transportation Fee:

Please remember to bring your $10 transportation fee by this Friday! This fee can be given to Tracey Kirksey or Elizabeth Staten. DO NOT turn your money in to Mr. Harrell. We need to make sure we record your name as having paid!

Coke Sales

There are a couple cases of Coke and one case of Blue Powerade left over from our Coke sale. Please email Peggy Oliver at poliver@alabamachristian.com if you are interested in purchasing any of these items.

If you have any questions, problems, concerns or suggestions, please email Gary or Tracey Kirksey at acabands@yahoo.com. Remember, Together We Achieve Much!

Not Afraid of Heights?

...then you're just the person we're looking for! The ACA Band is in need of a videographer to tape all the performances during half time. This would require climbing up to the top of the Press Box at both Home and Away games. If you are willing to volunteer for this position, please contact Gary or Tracey Kirksey, Band Booster Presidents. Gary can be reached on his cell at 462-3369 or email at gkirksey@knology.net and Tracey can be reached via email at traceykirksey@knology.net or acabands@yahoo.com.

Still a Few Cases of Coke for Sale!

Mrs. Oliver has 2 cases of Coke (regular, not diet) and 1 case of Blue Powerade left over from the Coke Sales. Please contact her if you are interested in purchasing any of these cases. Peggy can be reached at poliver@alabamachristian.com. First come, first served.

New Information on Rehearsals!

Mr. Harrell has cancelled the marching band rehearsal for this Saturday, September 23rd.

Marching Band Rehearsals will be as follows:
Tuesday, September 19th until 5:30 p.m.
Thursday, September 21st until 5:30 p.m.
Monday, September 25th until 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday, September 26th until 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday, September 27th until 5:00 p.m.
Thursday, September 28th until 6:00 p.m.

Please email acabands@yahoo.com with any questions, concerns or suggestions.

Announcements for this Week!

Rehearsals for the week of September 18th - 23rd
The ACA Marching Eagle Band will rehearse after school on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday of this week until 5:30 p.m. Mr. Harrell wants to remind you to please make sure you eat a good lunch and drink plenty of water throughout the day! Also, please note that there will be a rehearsal this Saturday, September 23rd from 10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. to prepare for the competition on the 30th.

Away Game this Friday, September 22nd

(ACA vs. Ashford)
Marching Band students will be dismissed from class at 1:30 p.m. and buses will depart at 2:00 p.m. Make sure you have all uniform pieces including gloves, black socks, black shoes, your black Band T-shirt, and your shako. This past Friday there were several students that did not have the black band t-shirt on and therefore, jackets were not allowed to be removed during 3rd Quarter. Please make sure you have ALL the uniform pieces listed above. There will be a dinner stop in Dothan with time to eat and change into your uniform. Parents, please make sure your child has money for dinner. There will not be a stop on the way home. Arrival time back at ACA will be announced. Directions will be e-mailed by Wednesday.

Rooter Poms (Shakers)
The rooter poms are in! If you have joined Band Boosters, you are entitled to one free rooter pom per family. Additional rooter poms may be purchased for $2.00. Let's get that Maroon & White shaking in the stands! Please see Gary or Tracey Kirksey to pick-up your rooter pom.

If you have any questions, please email us at acabands@yahoo.com or Tracey at traceykirksey@knology.net.

A Clean Band Room! Thank You!

Today was our band room clean-up day. We started at 10:00 a.m. and finished a little after 2:30 p.m. We had a great team of helpers including parents and students. The room itself was a disaster zone. I should have taken "before" pictures, but most of you saw the condition of the room. If you would have walked in around noon, you would have thought it was total chaos! It might have been a little confused chaos for a brief moment or two, but we all started pulling in the same direction and got it done! Everyone pitched in to pull everything away from the walls and we vacuumed every inch, nook and corner of the room. Shelves were dusted, music was alphabetized and filed and put away in the filing cabinet, the instrument cubbies were all individually cleaned, the trophies were dusted and rearranged, the windows were washed, chairs and music stands organized, and now the room is sparkling clean! What a great team of workers and I appreciate each of you that gave up your Saturday to pitch-in and help! Now, kids, you have to make the effort to keep the room clean!

Below are some pictures from today...

















We even organized the "lost and found" items and have a table out with items found, along with a box of clothes. The kids will have 3 days to reclaim any of their lost items and then they will disappear!



And now...the "after" pictures......

Busy Band Boosters...won't you join us?

Coke Fundraiser
A HUGE "THANK YOU" goes out to all who made the Coke fundraiser a success! First and foremost, I want to thank Peggy Oliver for heading up this fundraiser, gathering the orders, placing the orders and ensuring that the Coke man brings us the right stuff! We couldn't do this without you! And to the numerous workers who helped all day yesterday in filling the orders and getting them distributed...Roger Riley, Mr. Hand Truck professional (you rock!), Bill and Deannie Morris, Elizabeth Staten, Judy Rittenour, Julia Edwards, Jackie Morrison, Mrs. Streetman and the kids she let us borrow throughout the day, Barbara Grinstead, Diane Patterson, Cecilia Porterfield, and all the band students that helped 6th & 7th period and also those that stayed after school, Zack Shields, Taylor "Jimmy" McGregor, Duncan Galbreath, Jordan Berry, Brandon Patterson, Jonathon Riley...way to earn those Key Club hours! We also appreciate all those that let us use their handtrucks. This really was a team effort and we couldn't have done it without each of you!


Band Room Clean-up Day!
We only have 6 people signed up to work on cleaning up the band room! We need MORE HELP! Boosters will provide a pizza lunch for all those that come and help. The more help we have, the quicker we can get the job done. Please join us this Saturday, September 16th from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Even if you can only be there a few hours, your help would be greatly appreciated! Please email me at traceykirksey@knology.net if you plan to attend so I can have a "head count" for lunch.

Rooter Poms (Shakers) are in!
Our rooter poms have arrived and if you have joined Boosters, you are entitled to 1 free rooter pom (per family)! Come and see me Friday night to pick up your shaker. If you have not joined Boosters, now is a great time to do so! Please see any Booster officer to make your contribution.

ACA vs. St. James this Friday!
Just a reminder that band members are to be at St. James no later than 5:30 p.m. in half uniform (carrying jacket). Please remember your gloves, black socks, black shoes and shako! See you there!

Volunteers Needed!

We are in need of volunteers to help this Saturday, September 16th from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. for our Band Room Clean-up Day! We need ALL BAND STUDENTS and ALL BAND PARENTS to come help us clean and organize the band room. The more help we have, the less time it will take! Boosters will also provide a Pizza lunch for those who come and work. Please email me at traceykirksey@knology.net or acabands@yahoo.com if you can come and help. Even if you can come for only part of the time, any assistance will be greatly appreciated! We really need some strong boys and men to help move things. Come on fellas! Don't let the ladies do all the work! If your student is in Key Club, this is a great way to earn Key Club Volunteer Hours!

Announcements for the Week!

Coke Delivery
Cokes will be delivered to the school tomorrow. We are in need of volunteers to work from approximately 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Even if you can only come for a few hours, it would be greatly appreciated. We also are in need of hand trucks. Band students can help after school and earn Key Club hours. Parents may pick up orders between 12:00 - 2:00 p.m., and then again at 3:30 - 6:00 p.m. No pick-ups between 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. due to Elementary School dismissal.

Thank You Band Concessions Tent Volunteers & Clean-up Crew
I want to say a special thank you to all the 7th grade parents that worked the Concessions Tent the first half of the game so the Marching Band parents could see their kids perform. You guys did a great job! I also want to thank the Marching Band parents that worked the second half and all of you that stayed around a few minutes after the game to help clean-up the stadium. I was very impressed and I know it was greatly appreciated by our Athletic Boosters. Thank you for your service.

Friday's game vs. St. James
Students are to be at the game no later than 5:30 p.m. (half uniform, carrying jacket). Please remember all parts of your uniform...gloves, black socks, black shoes, shako. We also are in need of volunteers to help load the truck at 4:00 p.m. Again, this is a great project for band students that are in Key Club to earn hours.

Band Room Work-Day this Saturday, September 16th!
Our band room is a DISASTER zone! We are in need of parents and students to come and help clean-up the band room. We plan on working from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. and will provide a pizza lunch for those that come to work. Please email me at traceykirksey@knology.net to let me know that you will be available to help, so I can have a head count. Remember, together we achieve much! We need as many volunteers as possible!

Thank you to all our hard working band parents. We know you do it for the kids and to better the ACA Band Program. We appreciate all of you! If you have any questions, concerns, problems, suggestions, please don't hesitate to email us at traceykirksey@knology.net or acabands@yahoo.com. Go eagles!

We Desperately Need Volunteers to Work Coke Delivery!

We Need YOU!
We are in desperate need of volunteers to work this Wednesday, September 13th during our Coke distribution and delivery day. We need workers able to lift cases of Cokes, etc. and we also need hand trucks. The Cokes will be delivered between 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. and then we will start breaking down the orders and separating them.

Parents may pick up orders between 12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. However, NO orders may be picked up between 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. due to the Elementary School pick-up. Pick-up times will resume from 3:30 - 6:00 p.m. All orders must be picked up on Wednesday by 6:00 p.m. Please email me at traceykirksey@knology.net or Peggy Oliver at poliver@alabamachristian.com if you are able to help us on Wednesday. Any assistance, even if only for a few hours, would be greatly appreciated!

Friday Night's Game and Next Week's Rehearsal Schedule

Friday, September 8th Football Game
The marching band is to be at the school in half uniform (pants and band t-shirt), no later than 5:30 p.m. Make sure you have every item of the uniform, band t-shirt, jacket, gloves, black socks, band shoes, shako. You must have the band t-shirt on under your uniform--no other kind of t-shirt is acceptable.

Clean-up after the Game
Don't forget that band parents need to stay a few minutes after the game and help the football parents with clean-up. This involves picking up trash in the stands and throughout the stadium and emptying the trash cans. Let's do our part in working together!

Rehearsals for the week of September 11th - 15th
The band will be rehearsing after school on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday until 5:30 p.m. Please note the change on Monday--no sectionals, full band rehearsal until 5:30 p.m. Keep it up, kids, your hard work is paying off!

Band Concessions Tent
Please stop by the Band Concessions Tent located beside the scoreboard to purchase a refreshing sno cone or sweet treat for your family! Help support the ACA Band Program and Band Boosters!

Band T-Shirts
Band t-shirts are available to all band family members, friends, etc. Band students in the 6th and 7th grade bands can also purchase a band t-shirt. Please email Elizabeth Staten at Epoohstaten@aol.com to place your order. We have to have a minimum number of shirts before an order can be placed. You can also place your order with Elizabeth at the game Friday night!

Coke Distribution Volunteers Needed
Cokes will be delivered on Wednesday, September 13th. We are in desperate need of hand trucks and some strong men and women to help us with filling the orders and distribution. More details will be emailed on Monday regarding the times we need volunteers. If you would like to volunteer, please see Peggy Oliver, Tracey Kirksey or Elizabeth Staten.

Band Booster Memberships
We are striving to reach our goal of 100% Band Booster Memberships. Please stop by the Concessions Tent for a Booster Brochure or to join the Band Boosters! Together we achieve much!

Announcements for the Week!

T-Shirts
If you have not paid for your child's band t-shirt, or if you would like to order a t-shirt for yourself or any family member, please email Elizabeth Staten at Epoohstaten@aol.com.



Travel Fee & Glove Money
I still have several that have not paid their $5 for gloves and $10 for their transportation fee from this past Friday's away game. Please email me at traceykirksey@knology.net or acabands@yahoo.com if you have any questions about whether your child has paid or not. Payment can be sent to the school and marked "Band Boosters" on the envelope and they will put it in my box, or you can see me Friday night at the football game. Neither of these charges are meant to create a hardship. There are scholarships available for those in need. Please see me and it will be handled with the utmost of privacy.



Band Booster Concessions Tent & Clean Up
Part of our arrangement with the Athletic Department and Mr. Sewell regarding the Band Booster Concessions Tent was that we would have Band Parents stay after the football game and help the Athletic Boosters clean up the stadium by picking up trash and emptying the trash cans. They were gracious enough to allow us to have a Booster Concessions Tent, but our concessions creates more trash and we need to do our part by working together to clean the stadium. Please remain a few minutes after the game and pick up any trash you may see. Your assistance is greatly appreciated! Many hands make little work!



Coke Delivery
Cokes will be delivered on Wednesday, September 13th. We need strong men with good backs to assist us in organizing and filling the orders. We also are in need of several hand trucks. If you have one we can borrow that day, or you are able to assist us with the orders, please email me at traceykirksey@knology.net or acabands@yahoo.com or see Peggy Oliver. Cokes must be picked up on Wednesday. High School pick-up time is from 3:30 - 6:00 p.m. Orders must be picked up by the band member/parent and may not be picked up by each customer on your list. It is the responsibility of the band student/parent to deliver the Cokes to each customer.

As always, if you have any questions, problems, suggestions or complaints, please feel free to email either Gary or Tracey Kirksey at acabands@yahoo.com or traceykirksey@knology.net. We thank you for your support of the ACA Band Program!