WEEKLY UPDATE

Thank you so much to everyone who supported us at Lazy Dog this past Thursday, and it was great to see everyone at our November parent meeting! We covered A LOT of information and are excited about the possibility of returning to condition, practice, and safely perform again in 2021. If you were unable to attend the meeting, please click below to watch the Zoom recording and download the slide deck. STUDENTS: Our FINAL video for “Joyful, Joyful” will be due next week before Thanksgiving break. Please wear your new “Gahr Marching Gladiators” t-shirt. Let Mr. Loney know if you still need one.

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NUT ORDERS DUE THIS FRIDAY 11/13! 🥜

This is the last week to sell premium quality nuts from J&N Products, perfect for holiday gift giving or baking! Students earn $5.00 profit towards their account for each bag sold. We accept payments in cash or checks made payable to "Gahr Band Boosters.” ALL ORDERS AND MONEY ARE DUE THIS FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13TH BY 6PM. Mr. Loney will be on the sidewalk by the Band Room for you to drive by and drop off your orders from 2-6PM. Pick-up for both nut and cookbook orders is on Saturday, November 21st from 11AM-1PM at Liberty Park. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Wiitanen at sonya.wiitanen@gmail.com.

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ATHLETIC CLEARANCE 🩺

ALL STUDENTS MUST COMPLETE A PHYSICAL EVALUATION AND ATHLETIC CLEARANCE TO RECEIVE P.E. CREDIT! Please make sure your student has registered through the Family ID website: https://www.familyid.com/gahr-high-school

Once you’re registered, download the “Physical Evaluation” form. Print out the form and take it with you so the physician can complete it during your physical exam.

This is an updated list of walk-in clinics that are currently doing physicals. Call ahead to schedule an appointment, but most of the time you can get in the same day. These are typically around $20, and they usually prefer cash.

Dr. Jess J. Soria III
Phone: (562) 924-5009
Address: 19112 Gridley Rd #102, Cerritos, CA 90703

Sheila Weddle, DC, CCSP
Phone: (562) 866-8384
Address: 5687 Woodruff Ave, Lakewood, CA 90713

Dr. Richard Anderson
Phone: (562) 594-6538
Address: 10671 Los Alamitos Blvd., Los Alamitos, CA 90720

After you finish your physical, scan and upload your paperwork to the Family ID website. At this time, you do not need to pay for transportation.

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KEEPSAKE PILLOW 🎵

Keepsake Pillow

Our marching band uniforms have been professionally transformed into beautiful, keepsake pillows for you to remember your time in the band! It’s a perfect gift for alumni.

• Pillows are approximately 15” x 15”

• Blind Zipper and Removable Fill

• Pillows are currently in production, but due to demand with the company, will take much longer than expected. Pre-ordering now guarantees your spot in line as soon as they are available.

We will be moving the “GAHR” down a few inches and may be adding the gold braid to the side if possible. Please note that sizes may vary slightly due to various uniform sizes.

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REOPENING UPDATE 👟

New guidelines for the state of California say that “outdoor singing and band practice are permitted provided that precautions such as physical distancing and mask wearing are implemented to the maximum extent possible.” That means that it may be possible for conditioning to start soon (pending district approval). There are a number of protocols and guidelines, including daily temperature checks, screening, masking, social distancing, and only practicing outdoors in very small pods/cohorts.

At our meeting last week, we discussed information about “Indoor Performing Arts,” run through WGASC. There are competitions scheduled to begin in February that would start virtually, move to in-person outdoors on football fields, and hopefully move indoors March/April. We also showed examples of bell covers, instrument bags, and double layer face masks available for purchase. However, at this time, our district would only allow conditioning for color guard, percussion, and visual (no wind playing).

We have a mandatory Parent/Student Meeting on Wednesday, December 2nd at 6:30PM to go through updated conditioning plans and safety procedures so you are able to make an informed decision.

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FREE MASTERCLASSES CONTINUE THIS WEEK!

Thank you to everyone who has participated so far in the masterclasses presented by the “Musical Arts Experience.” There is a fantastic line up of professionals, and the masterclasses are a great way to gain extra knowledge on your instrument or equipment. Don’t miss out on this free opportunity to learn from some of the best instructors throughout the United States!! Please use this link to sign up: https://www.marchingartsexperience.com/the-sessions

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THIS WEEK:
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MONDAY 11/9
Periods 1, 3, 5, 7
2:30-3:30PM Trumpet Sectional with Ben
3:00-4:00PM Cindy Ellis- Flute Masterclass
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TUESDAY 11/10
Periods 2, 4, 6, 8
2:30-3:30PM Trombone/Baritone Sectional
3:00-4:00PM Roger Ingram- Trumpet Masterclass
4:30-5:30PM Jay Mason- Saxophone Masterclass
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WEDNESDAY 11/11
NO SCHOOL
3:00-4:00PM David Riccobono- Percussion Masterclass
4:30-5:30PM Andrew Hitz- Low Brass Masterclass
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THURSDAY 11/12
Periods 1, 3, 5, 7
2:30-3:30PM Tuba Sectional with Chris
3:00-4:00PM Beth Fabrizio- Clarinet Masterclass
VIDEO ASSIGNMENT DUE
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FRIDAY 11/13
NUT ORDERS AND MONEY DUE BY 6:00PM
Periods 2, 4, 6, 8
4:30-5:30PM Matt Anderson- French Horn
2:00-6:00PM Drop-off Nut Orders/Money to Mr. Loney

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FINAL VIDEO OF “JOYFUL, JOYFUL” WILL BE DUE NEXT WEEK BEFORE THANKSGIVING BREAK. PLEASE WEAR YOUR NEW “GAHR MARCHING GLADIATORS” T-SHIRT!

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