NEW STUDENT/PARENT MEETING TONIGHT!
Just a reminder that we have a New Student/Parent Meeting TONIGHT, Wednesday, July 1st at 6:30PM via Zoom. This is required for all new wind, percussion, and color guard students and parents. We'll go through important information for the upcoming school year. No experience is required to join — so invite a friend!
Darren Loney is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: New Student/Parent Meeting
Time: Jul 1, 2020 06:30 PM Pacific Time
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81442452901?pwd=TmJOVW1STTB3SEg3VVFrK0JxcVFOUT09
Meeting ID: 814 4245 2901
Password: 8ZDRqU
We are limited to 100 participants, so please try to use one device per family if possible. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE SLIDESHOW PRESENTATION. Thank you and I look forward to seeing you tonight!
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UPCOMING DATES 📆
New Student/Parent Meeting
Wednesday, July 1 at 6:30PM via Zoom
Equipment Check-Out
Monday, July 6 from 10AM-2PM
Mini-Band Camp (online)
July 7-9 from 2-5PM
Mini-Band Camp (online)
July 21-23 from 2-5PM
Band Camp (in-person, tentative)
August 3-7 from 8:30AM-5PM
Band Camp (in-person, tentative)
August 10-14 from 8:30AM-5PM
Band Camp (in-person, tentative)
August 17-21 from 8:30AM-5PM
Family Beach Bonfire (tentative, optional)
August 21from 6-9PM
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MINI-CAMP AND BAND CAMP 🎺
Mini-Band Camp is for all students and will be taking place ONLINE starting Tuesday, July 7th. We will have break out rooms for winds, percussion, and color guard. Please make sure you have a reliable internet connection, access to Zoom, and your instrument/equipment. Because we did not have workshops or auditions, attendance is required in order to secure your spot in the field show.
Band Camp is for all students and is tentatively IN-PERSON starting Monday, August 3rd. As we get closer, we will have detailed procedures that are aligned with the national and district guidelines for marching band practice. We are still on track to perform shortly after school starts; attendance at Band Camp is critical to our success. Please make sure you’ve completed the Band Registration and Participation Agreement and have turned in the 1st Donation of $150. Please communicate with me if you have any difficulty with this financial obligation.
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ACTION ITEMS
Please complete each action item listed below so we can get off to a smooth start.
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1. BAND REGISTRATION AND PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT ✅
All new and returning students must fill out the Band Registration and Participation Agreement. Since we were unable to have workshops, this tells me that you are in the program and helps me contact you with important information.
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2. GOOGLE CLASSROOM 👨🏫
All students need to sign up for the new “Marching Band” course on Google Classroom using the class code: ppjhupg. This is for all sections in the band: woodwinds, brass, percussion, and color guard. We will be posting music, announcements, and assignments here.
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3. PAY THE 1ST DONATION OF $150 🎶
The total student donation for the marching band is $525. Your donation helps cover major items such as instructional staff, equipment and instruments, uniform maintenance, production costs, and tournament entry fees. The deadline for the first donation of $150 is Monday, August 3rd.
We accept checks made to "Gahr Band Boosters," cash, or you can pay a donation online. The additional payments may be modified if we have reduced production costs or performances. However, this first donation is crucial to provide instruction for the mini-camps in July and tentative Band Camp in August. Please check out the Popcornopolis fundraiser listed below that can help you raise money!
In the event that we are not able to have a competitive field show season, this donation will be used to pay for instruction and music during the first semester. The bare-minimum plan for hybrid instruction would still include battery, front ensemble, brass, woodwind, and visual coaches on a weekly basis. This specialized instruction inspires students to keep at it, a valuable skill they can apply to their other classes.
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4. INSTRUMENT & EQUIPMENT DONATION OF $35 🥁
There is a $35 Instrument & Equipment Donation for all winds players who need a school instrument, in addition to all the members of the battery, front ensemble, and color guard. For percussionists, this helps to cover "consumable" items such as drum heads and cables, and also ensures students have their own sticks or mallets. For color guard, this allows students to have their own flags and rifles. This donation is due no later than Tuesday, July 7th.
The Band Room will be open on Monday, July 6th from 10AM-2PM for any students who still need to borrow a school instrument or equipment. Please bring the $35 donation or pay online ahead of time. Thank you!
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5. SIGN UP FOR REMIND 📲
We use Remind as one of our primary methods of communication. This is especially important with the lack of face-to-face interaction. Simply text the message in the green bubble below to the phone number 81010. Please sign up using the grade you will be entering this coming school year.
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6. POPCORNOPOLIS FUNDRAISER! 🍿
We are once again pleased to feature gourmet popcorn from Popcornopolis! These products make great gifts and are equally welcome as everyday snacks. ALL FAMILIES MUST SELL A MINIMUM OF FIVE (5) BAGS (OR TURN IN $25 PROFIT). The profit from all bags sold thereafter (50% of the cost) go to students’ account. As a bonus, the student who sells the most bags will win a $50 Visa Gift Card!! This is a great way to raise money for your marching band donations. Popcornopolis comes vacuum sealed for freshness and safety!
Fundraiser kickoff: Tuesday, July 7th
Orders due: Wednesday, July 22nd
Sell a minimum of five (5) bags
Collect money when taking orders
Make checks payable to “Gahr Band Boosters”
Do not collect sales tax
Be sure to write the seller and organization name on the top of your order form
Promote to family, friends, coworkers & social-media circle to maximize sales
Popcornopolis is a family-owned business, committed to producing the world’s best popcorn. Their products carry a full 100% satisfaction guarantee, so we can sell with confidence. We are shooting for Popcornopolis orders to arrive the first day of Band Camp, Monday, August 3rd, and it is your responsibility to distribute popcorn to the people you sold to.
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7. BUY A FACE MASK… OR THREE! 😷
As wearing face masks has become a regular part of daily life, do your part to slow the spread of the virus while supporting the Gahr Marching Gladiators! This cotton mask is super comfortable and breathable. It is recommended that reusable face masks be washed daily, so consider getting enough for the week. Save money when you purchase a 3-pack!
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8. STAY IN CONTACT 📣
In addition to email and remind, get the latest updates on our website, follow us on Instagram, and like us on Facebook!
WEBSITE: www.gahrband.org
INSTAGRAM: Follow us @gahrband
FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/gahrband
We will do everything we can to make it the best experience possible for our students given the circumstances!