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Announcements For February 4, 2010
Symphonic Band
There is a challenge opportunity on February 15 where students who are currently not in symphonic band can attempt to beat out current members. It is very important that students chosen for this group understand that it is our TOP group and preparation is a must. Seats are not guaranteed if music is not learned.
Rehearsals at 7:15 a.m.
- Monday, February 8th
- Thursday, February 11th
Sixth Grade Chair Placements
Sixth grade chair placements will be out this week. Please help your student not to get discouraged over their placement. It is a tool that the directors use to evaluate student progress so please encourage them to do their best regardless of their chair.
Spring Fundraiser
Our final fundraiser of the year is underway. We are selling Flowers and Chocolates. Packets were distributed in class last Thursday and extras are available in the band room. This is your last opportunity to supplement your student's band account. Fundraising credits can be used towards fees and trips payments. Each student earns 75% of the profits from their sales.
Flowers: We are using the wonderful nursery, Fowler’s. The plants arrive for pick up in April. These are beautiful, full, healthy plants. There are varieties for shade and sun. The flower fundraiser runs through Thursday, February 18th.
See’s Chocolates: The company we are using for the chocolates is called See’s. This is a long established company based in California. We will have a variety of items to purchase from mixed boxed chocolates to specialty Easter products. These are delicious and good quality chocolates and will arrive in time for Easter. If you are from the West Coast, you know the See’s name. The Candy fundraiser runs through Thursday, February 11th.
Please note this important information about fees and fundraising: If you are not participating in the spring fundraiser, all unpaid band fees are now past due. If you are participating in the spring fundraiser, you may wait until after profits are posted to make final payments to your student's band account. Our treasurer will email statements once profits are posted to the student accounts. Any remaining balance is due upon receipt of your statement. Please contact the treasurer at treasurer@cariobands.org if you have any questions or concerns about your student account.
Outstanding Forms - Region & All State Students
Mr. Scott handed out outstanding band forms this week to students attending Region or All-State clinics. If your child received any forms in class, you would have received an email from Mr. Scott explaining the necessity of returning the forms. Please ask your child for the forms he/she received from Mr. Scott. The completed forms must be returned to Mr. Scott for your child to remain eligible to attend Region or All-State clinic. Please note the medical form is two pages and must be notarized.
Community Service Drive "Love the Babies"
Our "Love the Babies" community service drive is ongoing now through Feb.12th. We are showing some love to the lowcountry's needy babies by collecting much needed baby items to benefit Lowcountry Pregnancy Center and Lowcountry Orphan Relief. Drop boxes will be located outside the band room and in the front office. Look for the posters! Please pick up one or two of the following item next time you are out shopping and show some Baby Love!
- Toiletries - baby lotion, shampoo, wash, wipes, diaper cream, Ivory soap,(NOTE: No Powder Please!); towels and wash cloths - new
- Diapers: Size - Newborn, 3, 4, 5; and pull-up
- New bottles and formula - Nestle's Good Start
- Boys' & Girls' new sleepers & onesies - up to 24 months; Boys' & Girls' gently used summer clothes - 0-3 mo, 12 mo, 18 -24 mo; new bibs, socks
- New receiving blankets and sheets - crib & pack-n-play size
Region Band Clinic
Please remember that parents are responsible for transportation to and from the Region Band clinic on February 26 & 27. Now is the time to get your carpools together. A list of students attending the Region Band clinic is available at cariobands.org. The clinic will be held at Charleston Southern University which is on Hwy 78 off of I-26. The schedule is roughly 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday. There will be a concert on Saturday afternoon about 3:30 p.m. The students will need to be in full concert uniform for that performance. More details and firm schedules will be posted as they are received.
Florida Trip - 7th & 8th Grade
Updates about the Florida trip will be sent from Mary Dinda, our trip coordinator. Please check your email often for important information about the trip. The next installment of the trip fee, $125, is due Feb.15. All trip and band fees must be paid in full by the final due date (March 15) to remain eligible for trips.