Newletter
Newletter Aug. 7, 2015
Hey Band!
It is August and it is time to get busy! This is going to be a lengthy newsletter as there is a lot of info to convey so please take time to look it over carefully. Some of this info has already been conveyed to many of you, but I have added some of it again for the benefit of those who are new and may have only recently been added to the mailing list. So, here it goes………..
Starts Monday 8/10 @ 9:00 a.m.and ends at 5:00 p.m. at Marticville Middle School. Just look for the big PMMU truck and tents when you get there. Remember that during the second week, the schedule changes to 38 p.m. As you prepare for band camp, please remember to review the show music and marching exercises each day leading up to camp. You will learn the show drill much faster if the music is memorized or at least near memorization. Please remember to bring the following items to band camp each day: Instrument, music, pencil, sneakers, sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, lunch, snacks, and WATER. I recommend bringing a large Coleman redstyle water jug or something similar to hold plenty of water. Staying hydrated is of the utmost importance at camp. Additional water will be available each day onsite so don’t worry if you can’t bring a lot with you! Please remember to also eat a good breakfast each day. The success of a marching season often hinges on the work at band camp, so let’s make the next two weeks the best yet!
Picture Day
Pictures will be taken Monday Aug.17 during camp.There will be both individual and group pictures. Your uniforms will be there and you will be given time to change into them. PLEASE make sure to bring your Dinkles, long black socks, and white gloves on this day. (more info about Dinkles and gloves later). Students will receive picture order forms on the first day of band camp. Be sure to bring the completed forms, along with full payment, to camp with you on the 17th!
Show Shirts
Order forms for the show shirt will be handed out on the first day of camp. PLEASE make sure that the order form and payment is returned to the band mailbox. The mailbox will be on the truck during all of camp. If you can’t find it, just ask the chaperone! There is a PDF of the shirt order form attached to this email and can be printed out if you lose the one that will be handed out Monday. Again, please submit the form along with payment to the mailbox on the truck! Want to see what this years shirt will look like? See below! The purchase of a show shirt is optional. Special thanks to Pam Turner for creating the design and Elizabeth Thyrum for organizing the printing, ordering, and distribution! Shirt Front Shirt Back
The key to the marching unit’s success heavily relies on parents volunteering in many ways! If you have not already done so, please considering setting up a Signup Genius account so you can keep alert of volunteer needs and easily signup to help!Once you have established an account, click on the “ Help ” tab at the top of the page and select “ find a signup ”. In the “ search by email “ box type : [email protected] . Almost every band event requires chaperones and truck crew. Home games also need concession stand workers and 50/50 ticket sellers. Signups for fundraising help, showcases, and other band related events and activities will also be found on Signup Genius. Remember, by volunteering you get free admission to football games and showcases!
Speaking of Concession Stand… As I mentioned, one of our fundraisers comes from the boosters volunteering to work the concession stand at home games. It is simple task that requires no prior experience or knowledge. Just signup for a slot and show up. The University owns and operates the concessions and gives the Boosters a stipend for helping run it. It is divided into two shifts so that no one person is stuck there for the whole game (unless, of course, you want to work the whole game!). However, there appears to be a twist this year. The University has informed us that concession stand workers must have Child Abuse, Criminal, and FBI fingerprint clearances in order to work the stand. Many of us that work with children (myself included) already have all three of these clearances as a condition of our employment. In order to see if we will have enough parent volunteers to man the concession stand this year, I am asking all of you to do the following. If you already have these clearances AND you would be willing to work a few
concession stand shifts this year, please let me know ASAP (you can simply reply to this email). If you do not meet both of these criteria, there is no need to reply. Please do not go out and get these clearances just to work in the concession stand. From firsthand experience I can tell you it will not be worth the effort and cost!
Participation Fee Reminder The required Marching Unit Participation Fee of $100.00 is due by Friday, August 21st (Parent Performance Night). Checks can be made out to PMBB (Penn Manor Band Boosters) and given to Sylvia Lashley (Treasurer) or Mr. Johnson or placed in the mailbox on the band trailer. Please put your students name on the memo section of the check. If you have questions concerning the participation fee please contact Mr. Johnson at [email protected]
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Uniform Department All band members will need to purchase WHITE gloves for this season. If you have already ordered gloves, you will automatically receive white ones. If you have not ordered gloves yet this year, you must purchase one pair and can do this during the first week of camp or at the picnic. Any additional gloves must be ordered at that time.
The new Dinkles are here, the new Dinkles are here!!!
Kids, ask your parents to explain this one!
Dinkles (band uniform shoes for you newbies!) will be distributed during the first week of camp! If you have not paid for your Dinkles ($31) and/or gloves ($2.50) please bring
payment to camp on Monday and place it (wait for it………….) in the mailbox in the band trailer! Reminder about Navy TShirts The navy colored T’s are part of the uniform and should always be worn under the uniform coat. The Boosters will purchase ONE shirt for every member. If you would like to purchase additional shirts, make sure you submit a check for $8.50 per shirt to the mailbox by the end of camp on Thursday 8/13. Write “Navy Shirt” on the memo line. Special thanks to Elizabeth Thyrum for organizing this project!
Sub Sale! Our first sub sale of the season will begin on Monday, August 10th. Please look for the sub form coming home with your child on the first day of band camp. The forms will need to be handed in on Friday, August 21st (Parent Performance Night). Sub delivery date is Wednesday, September 2nd at 3:30. Please contact Sylvia Lashley if you have any questions: [email protected] or #8724309.
Next Booster Meeting Will be Tuesday Aug. 11 @ 7:00 in the High School Band Room! Come out and meet fellow band parents, find out what is going on, get your questions answered, and see the many ways you can support your child!
Finally …..
And
The annual preseason Picnic!
Friday Aug. 14 beginning shortly after camp ends (5:30 ish) at Freedom Memorial Park (right behind John Herr’s Market in Millersville). This is another great opportunity to get to know fellow band families and ask any questions you may have about any aspect of the program. Boosters will provide drinks, plates, utensils, etc. We ask that each family bring one hot dish and one cold dish (salad/side/dessert). How much should you bring? That is up you, but keep in mind that there will be A LOT of hungry kids coming off a hard day on the practice field (much like a flock of vultures circling a fresh carcass!) Hope to see all of you there!
