POPCORNOPOLIS PICK-UP SATURDAY FROM 12-2PM!

Popcornopolis will be ready for pick-up "drive-thru style" THIS SATURDAY, AUGUST 8TH FROM 12-2PM in the Gahr HS parking lot! We’ll have boosters wearing masks and gloves, and can even help load your order directly into your trunk. If you're unable to pick up your order on Saturday from 12-2PM, please email Mr. Loney at darren.loney@abcusd.us to work out an alternative time. Remember it is your responsibility to distribute the Popcornopolis to the people you sold to.

To clarify the amount of credit earned by Popcornopolis sales — Students were required to sell a minimum of 5 bags ($50 in sales or $25 profit/opt-out). After the first $50 of sales, students earned all additional PROFIT from the bags sold thereafter (which is 50% of the sales). Our treasurer, Mrs. Garcia, and bookkeeper, Mrs. Varney, listed any Popcornopolis credit on the statements that were emailed out. If you did not receive a statement or believe there is an error, please email Mrs. Varney at dvarney15@gmail.com. Thank you!

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PARENT MEETING TOMORROW 8/5 @ 6:30PM!

Please join us for an important Parent Meeting tomorrow, Wednesday, August 5th at 6:30PM via Zoom! We will be discussing the latest information and updates regarding the music program.

Topic: Band Parent Meeting
Time: Aug 5, 2020 06:30 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85367317834?pwd=ejdWV1F1OTh0dnNVT3NCOWxvNXFSZz09

Meeting ID: 853 6731 7834
Passcode: 6PcJsc

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FALL SEMESTER DONATION DUE YESTERDAY

The fall semester donation of $150 was due yesterday, August 3rd. Your donation helps pay for coaches, music, and materials during first semester. Specialized instruction inspires students to keep at it, a skill they can apply to their other classes. This will also help us run next week’s Virtual Band Camp!

We accept checks made to "Gahr Band Boosters," cash, or you can make a payment online. If you raised money by selling Popcornopolis, please use this link to make a donation of a specific amount.

If you need to work out additional fundraisers or a payment plan, please email Mr. Loney, Director of Bands, at darren.loney@abcusd.us. Your donation may be tax-deductible; please consult your accounting professional. Tax ID #45-4683974.

In addition to the fall semester donation, we asked each family to sell a minimum of 5 bags of Popcornopolis. This was a mandatory group fundraiser, so if you did not sell any Popcornopolis, please turn in the minimum contribution of $25. Thank you!

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VIRTUAL BAND CAMP NEXT WEEK

“Virtual Band Camp” is next week, Monday-Thursday, August 10-13th from 2-4PM each day. This will be an exciting week of online rehearsals with coaches for every section! While we will not be competing as we normally would, our goal is to continue to learn and improve so can be even better when we’re back in person. The marching band class will still count for your P.E. credit this year!

If you haven’t attended any virtual rehearsals, or if you have any friends who still want to be in band, it’s not too late to join us!! We have a lot of fun things planned for first semester and are optimistic for in-person rehearsals and performance opportunities for second semester! Your attendance is important to help us finalize class schedules. Please let Mr. Loney know ASAP if you have any conflicts with the Virtual Band Camp.

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BAND REGISTRATION AND PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT 📝

All new and returning members must fill out the 2020-21 “Band Registration and Participation Agreement” form. IF YOU HAVE NOT COMPLETED THIS FORM, YOU WILL NOT BE ENROLLED IN BAND, PERCUSSION, OR COLOR GUARD CLASSES!! Thank you to everyone who has already done this.

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GOOGLE CLASSROOM 👨‍🏫

STUDENTS: Please make sure you have added the correct classes on Google Classroom. The staff will be posting video assignments here and you’ll be able to get feedback on your progress. During the school year, this will be our primary way to give you individual feedback.

MARCHING BAND
Class Code: ppjhupg
All students in the program

CONCERT BAND
Class Code: hcm2mer
All freshmen woodwinds/brass

WIND ENSEMBLE
Class Code: uovvtno
All returner woodwinds/brass

BATTERY
Class Code: 4kmo6oc
All students in drumline

FRONT ENSEMBLE
Class Code: gb7ws4x
All students in the front ensemble

COLOR GUARD
Class Code: kn6s4dm (new code)
All students in the color guard

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INSTRUMENT & EQUIPMENT DONATION

There is a $35 Instrument & Equipment Donation for wind players using a school instrument and students in the battery, front ensemble, and color guard. This helps cover wear and tear; pays for "consumable" items such as drum heads, sticks, and mallets; and gives us funds to provide flags and school rifles. Thank you!

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LOOK FORWARD TO THE NEXT TIME WE CAN BE TOGETHER!

Our vision and mission stand strong, regardless of the current circumstances. We will continue to have the highest of expectations for character and performance, and will be taking this time to learn, condition, and grow through these experiences. Our priority is to provide the best music education to our students and strive for the next level of excellence.