POPCORNOPOLIS FUNDRAISER & WEEKLY JULY REHEARSALS
I hope you had a great 4th of July weekend! MAKE SURE YOU’VE DOWNLOADED AND READ THE BAND CAMP NEWSLETTER. THIS CONTAINS IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING BAND CAMP AND THE UPCOMING FALL MARCHING SEASON.
Thank you to everyone who came to last week’s Parent/Student Meeting! We covered A LOT of important information about Band Camp and the upcoming fall marching season. I’ve included the slide deck and other fundraisers and materials that I referenced, as well as a recording of the meeting:
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POPCORNOPOLIS fundraiser underway 🍿
Our annual Popcornopolis fundraiser is now underway! ALL FAMILIES MUST SELL A MINIMUM OF EIGHT (8) BAGS (OR TURN IN $35 PROFIT). All profit from bags sold thereafter (50% of the cost) go to students’ accounts. This is a great way to raise money for your marching band donations! As a bonus, the student who sells the most Popcornopolis will win a $50 Visa Gift Card!!
ALL ORDER FORMS AND MONEY ARE DUE BY TUESDAY, JULY 20TH (OUR LAST WEEKLY SUMMER PRACTICE). If you prefer to opt-out of this fundraiser and just turn in the $35 of profit, please click here.
Sell a minimum of eight (8) bags
Collect money when taking orders
Make checks payable to “Gahr Band Boosters”
Write your name and organization name (Gahr Marching Gladiators) on the top of your order form
Promote to family, friends, coworkers & social-media circle to maximize sales
Popcornopolis pick up is tentatively scheduled for Monday, August 9th. It is the students’ responsibility to distribute orders to the people you sold to.
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BAND REGISTRATION & PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT
All new & returning members of the Gahr Marching Gladiators need to fill out the 2021 Band Registration & Participation Form. We are beginning to set drill numbers and this lets us know you’re planning to be in the group. THIS IS REQUIRED FOR ALL STUDENTS IN THE GAHR INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC PROGRAM. Thank you for helping us get off to a great start!
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ATHLETIC CLEARANCE THROUGH FAMILY ID
All new and returning students must complete their athletic clearance to be admitted into the band or color guard by July 23rd. You will also have the option to pre-pay the ASB and Transportation Fee. Here are the steps:
1. Get a physical exam. You need to bring a print out of Gahr’s Physical Evaluation Form for the doctor to fill out. It is highly recommend to use a walk-in clinic instead of scheduling this with your primary care physician. Most walk-in clinics cost around $20 and take about 5-10 minutes to complete.
Dr. Jess J. Soria III
Phone: (562) 924-5009
Address: 19112 Gridley Rd #102, Cerritos, CA 90703
2. Take a photo of the form. Click here for instructions on how to use your iPhone as a document scanner.
3. Register and upload your form on the Family ID website: https://www.familyid.com/gahr-high-school
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WEEKLY JULY PRACTICES!
Woodwinds/Brass, Front Ensemble, and Color Guard have rehearsal on Tuesdays from 5-8PM. Battery has practice on Wednesdays from 5-8PM. If you are on vacation or out of town for one of these practices, please let Mr. Loney know ASAP - darren.loney@abcusd.us. Otherwise, we expect all new and returning students to be in attendance as we continue cover material for our 2021 field show production. Here are the remaining weekly practices before getting into Band Camp:
Tuesday, 7/6 from 5-8PM - Winds, Front Ensemble, Color Guard
Wednesday, 7/8 from 5-8PM - Battery only
Tuesday, 7/13 from 5-8PM - Winds, Front Ensemble, Color Guard
Wednesday, 7/14 from 5-8PM - Battery only
Tuesday, 7/20 from 5-7PM - All Winds, Front Ensemble, Battery, and Color Guard
ALL POPCORNOPOLIS ORDER FORMS AND MONEY DUE (MINIMUM 8 BAGS SOLD)
MANDATORY IN-PERSON MEETING FOR ALL STUDENTS/PARENTS @ 7PM IN THE STADIUM
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BAND CAMP NEWSLETTER
Please make sure you've read through the summer Band Camp Newsletter. All students MUST attend band camp to be admitted into the field show for the fall semester. We perform before the school year starts, and it is very difficult to catch up after missing 100 hours of instruction.
PERCUSSION CAMP: July 26th-30th from 8:30AM-5:00PM each day
WINDS & COLOR GUARD CAMP: August 2nd-6th from 8:30AM-5:00PM each day
BAND CAMP FOR EVERYONE: August 9th-20th, Mon-Fri, from 8:30AM-5:00PM each day
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BAND CAMP DONATION
In order to pay for our summer instructors and field show materials, there is a $150 Band Camp Deposit due next month at Band Camp. We are unable to run the Band Camp without these funds. If you have difficulty making this donation, please speak to Mr. Loney ASAP. We accept cash, checks payable to "Gahr Band Boosters," or you can pay online (click the drop down and choose "Donation #1").
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INSTRUMENT/EQUIPMENT DONATION
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SIGN UP FOR REMIND ANNOUNCEMENTS
We use Remind to communicate important announcements and updates. Remind messages are for both students and parents. Use your student’s grade level and text the following message to the number 81010.
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TWO MORE GREAT WAYS TO RAISE MONEY
Field Show Program Ads - Earn 90% of the profit from all field show ad sales. The ad prices range from $25 to $175. Many local businesses are looking for ways to advertise to the community. We will give out old field show program booklets for students to use to help sell ads.
Student Sponsorship Letter - 100% of the money sponsorships goes directly to your student account. These take a few hours to complete and mail out, but the return on investment is HUGE if you can make $400-$500. Make sure to include a photo of your band or guard student! This is a great way your family and loved ones can help support.
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NEXT STEPS:
Complete your athletic clearance through the Family ID website.
Get your band camp gear: 1-gallon water jug, sunscreen, athletic clothing and shoes, hat (no visors), black 3-ring binder with sheet protectors.
Pay the $35 Equipment Donation for percussion, color guard, or anyone borrowing a school instrument:
https://www.gahrband.org/store/p/instrument-equipment-donationMake your first payment of $150.00 to “Gahr Band Boosters” in the drop box in the Band Room, or mail it to - 11111 Artesia Blvd., Cerritos 90703. You can also pay online:
https://www.gahrband.org/store/p/marching-band-donation