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Thursday, 23 July 2009
The Hillwood High School Band
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July 23, 2009
This Week's News
- Car Wash! Car Wash! The next car wash is July 25th from 9-5 at Advanced Auto Parts on Hwy 100. There will be 2 shifts: 9-1 and 1-5. We will take the first 20 people who sign up for each shift, no more. To sign up for this event, please send an email to Ms. Andi DeJarnette at adejarnette@hotmail.com if you to reserve your spot.
- LAST CHANCE! Get Your Physical Monday Morning. A Nurse Practitioner will be available Monday, July 27 beginning at 9:30 AM. Physicals are $20. Please let us know how to plan by sending an email to Cindy Smith at smithra17@comcast.net to let her know if you need a physical.
- Band Camp July 27 - August 1. Band camp will begin at 10:00 AM Monday morning and conclude with a performance Saturday at 4:00 PM. Each day you will receive a semi-daily email about what happened at band camp today/yesterday and what to expect the rest of the week. This is the most intense flurry of emails you will receive all year. The emails contain information about changes for the week, but they are highlighted so you can either scan for changes, or enjoy catching up on your band member's day.
- HHS Competitive Band Paperwork and Band Camp Fee Due Monday, July 27. All paperwork must be turned in by Monday, July 27 or your band member will not be allowed to participate in band camp. Please come in the band room with your band member, or send all appropriate documents ahead of time. If anything is missing, your child will be held in the rehearsal hall until you return to complete the process. Paperwork will be available on the band website this weekend for your convenience.
- Fundraising Opportunity - Smart Cards. Smart Cards are here and will be given out on Monday, July 27, during band camp. Each student will receive 10 Davidson Co. cards, but we have most counties available. They will sell for $12 each and students get $7 of that credited to their band account.
- Fundraising Opportunity - City Books. City Books will be handed out Monday, July 27 during band camp. They sell for $20 each, with $10 credited towards your band account. Please address all questions regarding fundraising to Andi DeJarnette at adegarnette@hotmail.com or call 646-0931.
- Learn More About the Chicago Trip. We are working to have Thomas Tours on campus Saturday, August 1 at 3:30 PM before the parent/community performance to answer questions you may have and provide more information if you missed the Booster Meeting in July. Please look for more information in your news updates next week.
- Now Accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Discover, AMEX, and PayPal. Band fees can now be paid by using a variety of methods through PayPal. Don't forget donations! We have a place for that now, too. Visit the HHS Band website at http://www.hillwoodband.com/ to see (and use) them.
- Fundraising Opportunities:
- Car Wash July 25, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Smart Cards (August)
- City Book discount coupons (August)
- Kroger cards (contact Mrs. Jody Gregory)Central Parking (email parking@hillwoodband.com)
Commentary
From Mr. Chester
Dear Parents,
I'd like to take this opportunity to prepare you for band camp. It is imperative that band members report to rehearsals in appropriate uniforms with their instruments ready for rehearsal. This may mean that some members need to arrive 15-30 minutes prior to the start of rehearsal. The rehearsal hall will always be open in plenty of time for everyone to gather items necessary for rehearsal and move to the gathering area, ready to go.
Also, please check your email daily for changes to the schedule, etc.
Additional Comments
A word from your Booster President:
I want to remind you that the $300 of your $800 HHS Competitive Band fees is due Monday 27th no later than 10:00am. Also if you owe for the previous years that too is due unless you have met with Mr. Chester, Ms. Gregory, treasurer and me as a group to discuss your situation. We want every child to be allowed to participate in the competitive band program. This program is in no way connected with the marching band class offered at Hillwood during school hours. The HHS Competitive Band is an after school activity and runs on its own.
Please be sure that your child brings lunch and a water bottle. We cannot supply bottles this year but we certainly have water to fill theirs. Supper is provided which is divided among the sections. If you haven't been contacted, ask Monday morning. The woodwind section has Monday night and they have been notified by me. Other sections will be contacted soon and are as follows:
- Monday--Woodwinds: Chicken Nuggets, Chips & Veggies (carrots, celery), Homemade Ice Cream
- Tuesday--Brass: Spaghetti & fixings
- Wednesday--Front Ensemble: Cold Cuts & fixings
- Thursday--Battery Percussion: Pancakes, Bacon, Fruit
- Friday--Color Guard: Hot Dogs, Chips, Fruit
We look forward to a successful and fun week of band camp and a very successful and fantastic time at the competitions this fall. I hope to see you at sometime during camp. Come by and join in the fun and be there for your child. You won't believe how hard they work.
Thanks again for allowing your child to join in the fun! Great memories will be made and will last a lifetime.
Gail Reeder
President , Hillwood High School Band Boosters
Calendar
JULY
July 27 (Mon) - Band Camp (10:00 AM - 9:00 PM)
- Physicals (9:30 AM)
- Paperwork Submission (10:00 AM)
July 28 (Tue) - Band Camp (10:00 AM - 9:00 PM)
July 29 (Wed) - Band Camp (10:00 AM - 9:00 PM)
July 30 (Thu) - Band Camp (10:00 AM - 9:00 PM)
July 31 (Fri) - Band Camp (10:00 AM - 9:00 PM)
Aug 1 (Sat) - Band Camp (10:00 AM - 4:30 PM)
- Thomas Tours (Possible meeting at 3:30 PM)
- Community Performance (4:00 PM)
Aug 11 (Tue) - Rehearsal (6:00 PM - 8:30 PM)
Aug 13 (Thu) - Rehearsal (6:00 PM - 8:30 PM)
Aug 14 (Fri) - Metro Schools 1/2 Day of School
- Dress Rehearsal in full uniform (5:00 PM - 9:00 PM)
Aug 15 (Sat) - Drill camp (6:00 PM - 8:30 PM)
Email updates are provided by Hillwood High School Band Boosters.
Cindy Franco and Shirley Dansby,
Co-Vice Presidents for Media and Community Relations |
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