WEEKLY PRACTICE CONTINUES TODAY!
OUR BAND CAMP KICK-OFF MEETING IS NEXT WEEK, TUESDAY, JULY 20TH AT 7:00PM IN THE GAHR HS STADIUM. THIS IS A MANDATORY, IN-PERSON MEETING FOR ALL STUDENTS AND PARENTS. PLEASE WEAR A MASK, EVEN IF YOU ARE FULLY VACCINATED.
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POPCORNOPOLIS ORDERS & MONEY DUE TUES 7/20 🍿
There’s only one more week to sell Popcornopolis to raise money for your student account! EACH STUDENT MUST SELL A MINIMUM OF EIGHT (8) BAGS OF POPCORNOPOLIS. All profit from bags sold thereafter (50% of the cost) goes to students’ accounts. 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. If you prefer to opt-out of this fundraiser, please turn $35. We accept cash, checks made to “Gahr Band Boosters,” or click here to pay online.
All students must sell a minimum of eight (8) bags
Please 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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UPCOMING REHEARSALS
MAKE SURE YOU’VE DOWNLOADED AND READ THE BAND CAMP NEWSLETTER. Here are the remaining weekly summer practices before getting into Band Camp:
TODAY, Tuesday, 7/13, 5-8PM - Winds, Front Ensemble, Color Guard
Wednesday, 7/14, 5-8PM - Battery only
Tuesday, 7/20 from 5-7PM - All Winds, Color Guard, Front Ensemble, AND BATTERY!
ALL POPCORNOPOLIS ORDER FORMS AND MONEY DUE (MINIMUM 8 BAGS SOLD)
MANDATORY IN-PERSON MEETING FOR ALL STUDENTS/PARENTS @ 7:00PM IN THE STADIUM
These are the summer Band Camp dates:
PERCUSSION CAMP: July 26-30, 8:30AM-5PM each day (no winds or guard)
WINDS & COLOR GUARD CAMP: August 2-6, 8:30AM-5PM each day (no percussion)
BAND CAMP FOR EVERYONE: August 9-20, Mon-Fri, 8:30AM-5PM each day
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BAND REGISTRATION & PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT
All new & returning members of the Gahr Marching Gladiators must 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. 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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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
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. Ask Mr. Loney for a field show program booklet 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