August 2018 Newsletter

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Welcome back!

Who are the Band Boosters?

Quite simply, a band booster is you, the band parents.  You don the hat of cheerleader, fundraiser, water provider, seamstress, event planner, chaperones and/or pit crew.  We play many roles to support our bands.  We can't be successful without the help of you!  There is no fee, everyone is welcome!

Your 2018-2019 Band Booster Board

  • President: Trisha Laich
  • 1st VP (Events): James Walker
  • 2nd VP (Fundraising): Karen Olson
  • 3rd VP (Communications): Laura Pilewski
  • Treasurer: Michelle Walter
  • Secretary: Rosy Juran

Mark Your Calendars!

Welcome back to school band event! Friday, September 28 @ High School around 4pm.  Fun events for ALL band students.  Please keep an eye out for further info.

Join us at Tailgate 8/24 5-7pm - First Marching Performance to follow during game.  Band will be selling Lemonade Shake-ups and have a lollipop pull. 

Raffle Ticket Fundraiser is our first band fundraiser of the year.  These will go home with the students.  We ask each family to try and sell 10 tickets at $5/piece.  Winners will be selected at the Marching Invitational on September 15th.

Student Accounts

All student account information has been updated in charms.  What is a student account?  Each student who participates in certain Band fundraising activities earns a portion into their student account.  This system allows students to make withdrawals of their student accounts to pay for band related expenses such as ISSMA, SmartMusic, Instrument Cleaning Fees and Marching Fees.

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