HSS Band 2010-11.7 Event Wed. 9/8; Shoe Orders; Tag Day preview

Hi Band Family,

After-school Event: Wed. September 8
The marching band will perform at Island Creek Elementary School Wednesday, September 8 right after school. This is a demonstration performance to get their 5th graders excited about band. We'll need some parent volunteers to help drive the students and their instruments to Island Creek, and back to Hayfield after the performance. If you can help, please send me an email to give us an idea of how many cars we'll have. On Wednesday, park in the back of the school, and meet outside the band room before 2pm. (Dismissal is at 2:05p; we'll try to leave by 2:20p)
Other details: the students will probably be asked to wear their band T-shirt; Mr. Burke will decide whether to have marching band rehearsal when they return from Island Creek, based on how much time they have.

Shoe Sales, Tuesday, September 7
The shoe rep will be at rehearsal on Tuesday, Sept 7 (6pm-8pm). The kids will get measured and we'll place the order. When the shoes come in, Mr. Burke will ask the kids to bring in a check. He'll announce the amount. (Checks made payable to Hayfield Band Boosters)


Tag Day is Coming: Saturday, September 11 7:30am - 3pm
Look for more details next week about our first Tag Day. Here's some basic info:

The groups are posted in the band room on the bulletin board in the front of the room. Students should have signed up with a group and contacted a driver. IF YOU ARE AVAILABLE to be a back-up driver, or can help drive, please let me know. (We're looking for a few more drivers to help out.)
Drivers will be contacted by phone before Saturday the 11th to confirm assignments and cell-phone numbers.

Students and drivers should arrive at the band room on Saturday morning between 7:30am and no later than 8am. The students will change into their uniforms and receive instructions. Parents will receive packets, including their neighborhood assignment, and Tag Day instructions.

Plan on arriving in your assigned neighborhood by 9am. (Don't knock on any doors before 9am; but do try to start as soon after 9:01am as possible.)
You can bring snacks and drinks with you; you may stop for a lunch break, but we encourage those breaks to be as brief as possible. (Fast food; not a sit-down restaurant!)

Return to the band room between 2pm and 3pm to turn in money and uniforms. We'll need some volunteers to help count money as it comes in; if you can help between 1pm-3:30pm, please let me know. (Thanks to those who have replied already!)

Then, give yourselves a pat on the back for a job well done; and get ready for Saturday the 18th when we do it all again!
Thanks in advance for all your work.

Keep checking the band web site for details about rehearsal schedules; events; and more.
Looking ahead:
Tuesday 9/7: Rehearsal 6p-8pm (measuring for shoes)
Wednesday 9/8: Performance at Island Creek 2:30; rehearsal until 4:30p (as time allows)
Thursday 9/9: Rehearsal 2:30-4:30
Friday: 9/10: First Football Game - students report at 6pm
Saturday: 9/11: Tag Day 7:30am - 3pm


I hope everyone enjoys a fun -- restful -- holiday weekend as we gear up for the start of another school year!