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This Week's News

*  We're looking for an ATV or Mule to pull Pit equipment during football games and contests.  If you, or someone you know, has one we could borrow, please contact someone on the Executive Board.

*  Make sure your student is practicing regularly - it is important for them and for the rest of the band.

*  For those attending football games: the gate fee is $6 per adult.  Don't forget your gate fee Friday night!  (And let your guests know.)

*  Mr. Chester will send out a gig sheet for Friday night later this week.  It will outline call time, uniform needs, and other pertinent information.  Please look for a hard copy from your child, or email from Mr. Chester.

*  Please remember to look for items your child should bring for hospitality.  We can never have enough food or supplies on hand.  Next week should be warm again, so look for requests for fruit and cookies, as well as supplies.

From Mr. Chester:

--  It's time to get a jump on band shoes. New members (or returning members who have misplaced their shoes) will need to purchase band shoes available from the band office. The cost is $30.00. The shoes fit like regular tennis shoes so please make sure your child knows what size they wear.

--  Please make sure your child has a copy of the Foundations for Superior Performance for their instrument. It is the same purple book your child used in band last year (if they were a member of Hillwood, H.G. Hill, or Bellevue Band Programs). If you have any problems obtaining a copy please contact the band office.

--The band students will be given weekly practice objective sheets. Please make sure to talk with your child about their practice habits. The students will turn the sheets in every Monday morning for a grade and will receive a new one for that week. The sheets will be available online in a matter of days for student convenience. Percussion students will have a slightly modified sheet that will be signed by the band directors and given to parents to sign as well (since most of our percussion students don't have access to the kinds of equipment they need to practice at home) Please encourage your child in their practice habits.

Were you able to go to the football game Friday?  Father Ryan games are always packed!  Next week you'll see a smaller showing from the visiting team. 

It can be a bit hectic in the school before the games.  Band member DO need to be at school well before Call Time to make sure they have their instruments clean and ready to go.  Members should be ready by 10 minutes to call time, but need to be there up to an hour before to clean.  (The amount of time depends on the instrument your child plays.)

I want to say a special "Thanks" to all those parents who were able volunteer Friday night.  We had a good showing and I think we know what we need for next week.  Thank you parents!