Good afternoon! 

Thank you, again, for a great concert last Tuesday night! Remember that we are still taking orders for DVDs until November 14th ($5 each!) Photos from the concert will uploaded to the Media page on  band website as well – thanks to Russ Forster for taking photos!

Also, it was great to chat with so many new and returning parents at Parent/Teacher interviews on Thursday evening. 

1.) Remembrance Day Assemblies

The Sr. Concert Band will be performing for four grade-specific assemblies on MONDAY, November 10th. Please click here to read the running order. Sr. Band members must be in the Spectrum theatre, in full uniform, for a 7:30am rehearsal on Monday morning. Please do not be late.

Any students that can help with set-up in the theatre at 7:10am on Monday will be greatly appreciated. A running order is attached - please have a look and let me know if you have any questions. Parents, there are usually a few extra seats in each assembly if you are interested in coming to watch. Our guest speaker will be Master Warrant Officer Dan Menard from the Canadian Forces.

2.) Band Classes

Monday – Band 9 (No instruments needed. You will be going to the assembly)
Tuesday – No school. Remembrance Day 
Wednesday - Band 9 in Period 1
Thursday - Band 10 in Period 1, Band 11/12 in Period 2.
Friday – Band 9 in Period 1

*Band 9/10 Practice Cards – Submit Week 6 for marking. Start week 7. :)

3.) Morning/Lunch/After School Rehearsals

Monday – Sr. Concert Band at 7:30am, No Jr Jazz at Lunch, No Pit Orchestra after school
Tuesday – No school. Remembrance Day
Wednesday – Sr. Concert Band at 7:30am, Sr. Jazz Band at Lunch, Pit Orchestra at 3:15
Thursday – Jr. Jazz Band at 7:30am, Sr. Jazz Band at Lunch, Pit Orchestra at 3:15
Friday – MARCHING BAND PRACTICE (ALL GRADE 9-12 STUDENTS) See below… 

4.) Marching Band Practice

We will be starting Marching Band practices this week for all grade 9 –12 students on Friday AM. We only have a short time to prepare for the CFL Grey Cup Parade (Saturday, November 29th) so attendance at all marching band practices is mandatory for the success of the band. Students need to have “Lexington” memorized for the first practice on Friday morning. The Grey Cup Parade that we are attending will be seen by THOUSANDS of people as well as televised across the nation (WOW!). 

Practice will happen in the OLD GYM. Please wear running shoes or sturdy shoes (history has shown that high-heels, skate shoes, Uggs, flop-flops, clogs, and slippers lead to tripping… which is funny… oh, AND dangerous too!).

I will announce “Colour Party” positions before Friday for girls that are interested in carrying flags in front of the band. 

5.) Band Parents Association Updates and Reminders:

POINSETTIA FORMS

POINSETTIA SALES FORMS can be downloaded here. The forms are also available from the Bandroom and are due Friday, Nov 14th by 3:00.  NO LATE ORDERS ACCEPTED! This year a new Reindeer planter is available as well as the 4", 6.5", 10" in a variety of colours & 3 planters. The students receive 100% of the profits from this fundraiser to their personal Band Account. Poinsettia pick up is Thursday, Nov 27th from 6-7:30pm from the Band Room.  Students are responsible for delivery of all plants sold; the school has no storage.  

BAND PARENT MEETING

The next Band Parent meeting is Wednesday, November 19th @ 7:00pm in the Library.  Please join us as we discuss upcoming events for the year and we are still looking to fill a few positions.  The positions of President, Vice President, Band Manager, Communication still need to be filled, if you have any questions please join us to discuss what is involved and consider sharing a position with another parent.

BOTTLE DRIVE

The 3rd BOTTLE DRIVE of the year is Saturday, November 22 from 9-1 in the school parking lot.  We require 12-15 parent drivers, 6-8 parent sorters & lots of students for bottle canvassing.  We are in need of a parent with a truck that can pick up Bottle Drive supplies from the Glanford Bottle Depot, Friday, Nov 21 by 6:00 & deliver them to the school about 8:45am on the Saturday morning for set-up.  Please contact RUSS FORSTER at rforster@shaw.ca if you can help with supply pick up, driving or sorting; a HOT DOG lunch will follow.  Students will receive double credits to their account for parent drivers during the bottle drive as well as a credit for time worked, congratulations to some of the grade 9 students that have already earned nearly $100 in the last 2 months by helping out at the Bottle Drives & Apple Pie event! 

GREY CUP PARADE

We are now preparing to travel to the Grey Cup parade, Saturday, Nov 29th for the day.  Visit the GREY CUP PAGE to download permission and medical forms.  Travel is for the day only, buses will be picking us up & returning us to the school.  Forms & money are to be returned November 12 or 13th from 6-7 in the Band Room,  the $20 is to help cover ferry & bus costs, MEALS ARE NOT INCLUDED!  If you would like to use Student Account funds, the form is available here.

BAND WEAR

Band Wear orders were originally due to be returned, Friday, Nov 14th.  We have had some requests to add new styles, update logos & include some grad details.  If you would like to go ahead with the current Band Wear please have orders in by this Friday the 14th,  otherwise new Band Wear will be available in the New Year.

Thank everyone! 

Jamie