Hi Boosters,
A quick look at the sign-up for Saturday shows we're under-staffed for the VBODA competition at West Springfield HS
if you can help w/ equipment and/or chaperone, please consider signing up: http://signupgenius.com/go/hssband (or send me an email if that's easier for you, bandlsm@gmail.com)
here's a summary of the schedule:
Parent volunteers will start loading the truck and helping with uniforms at 7:15am.
Truck and buses (including chaperones) will leave at 8am
The performance is at West Springfield at 10am
We'll return at 12:30pm -- students will take uniform and instrument home for the Sunday parade
more details are on the band web site http://www.hayfieldbands.com/
THANKS so much for all that you do!
If you have questions, please feel free to get in touch with me.
Humbly serving our kids,
Lorraine
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Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
HSS Band 2010-11.19 Fruit Sales; VBODA Competition; Parade
Hi Band Boosters,
Symphonic/Wind Ensemble/Marching Band: Fruit Sales
For all band members: It's another ORANGEs day for band members right now ... we're selling Florida ORANGES (and grapefruits too) .... reminder that the deadline for turning in Fruit Orders is coming up: November 5. Please plan on turning in all payments and orders by that day. The attached forms are helpful for organizing your order. Please double-check that your payment is enclosed and clearly labeled; and that your student's name is on the order. If you have questions, contact Linda Lichtman (our wonderful fruit sale volunteer this year!)
Marching Band: VBODA and Hayfield Farm Parade
The schedule for the VBODA competittion (Saturday) and the Hayfield Farm Halloween Parade (Sunday 1pm) are on the band web site.
Students report to school by 6:30am.
Parent volunteers will start loading the truck and helping with uniforms at 7:15am.
Truck and buses (including chaperones) will leave at 8am
The performance is at West Springfield at 10am
We'll return at 12:30pm -- students will take uniform and instrument home for the Sunday parade
Here's the full schedule:
LOOKING AHEAD:
Thursday, November 4: We'll make boutonnieres for the seniors to wear at the game Friday, November 5 -- please consider helping us out (and thanks to Atsuko Russell for organizing and teaching us!)
CONCERT: December 9, 7pm - Make sure the guys have a tuxedo ready to wear and ladies have their concert dress.
As always, please let me know if you have any questions or suggestions - I look forward to hearing from you!
Lorraine
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Symphonic/Wind Ensemble/Marching Band: Fruit Sales
For all band members: It's another ORANGEs day for band members right now ... we're selling Florida ORANGES (and grapefruits too) .... reminder that the deadline for turning in Fruit Orders is coming up: November 5. Please plan on turning in all payments and orders by that day. The attached forms are helpful for organizing your order. Please double-check that your payment is enclosed and clearly labeled; and that your student's name is on the order. If you have questions, contact Linda Lichtman (our wonderful fruit sale volunteer this year!)
Marching Band: VBODA and Hayfield Farm Parade
The schedule for the VBODA competittion (Saturday) and the Hayfield Farm Halloween Parade (Sunday 1pm) are on the band web site.
Students report to school by 6:30am.
Parent volunteers will start loading the truck and helping with uniforms at 7:15am.
Truck and buses (including chaperones) will leave at 8am
The performance is at West Springfield at 10am
We'll return at 12:30pm -- students will take uniform and instrument home for the Sunday parade
Here's the full schedule:
Saturday, October 30
6:30am – Report to Gym for rehearsal.
7:15am – Dress.
8:00am – Depart for West Springfield High School
8:30am – Arrive at West Springfield High School
9:15am – Warm up.
10:00am – Performance. Then watch other groups
11:30am- Receive ratings, and then depart
12:30pm – Return to Hayfield. Take uniform and instrument home for parade on Sunday.
Sunday, October 31
11:30am – band room open for instrument pick-up
12:30pm – report to Hayfield Farm pool with uniform and instrument.
1:00pm –parade to park next to corner of Hayfield Farm and Telegraph rd.
1:45pm- Dismissed from parade. Bring uniform and instrument to school Monday.
Don't forget:
Black socks, black shoes, t shirt, shorts, lunch, money, morning snack and…………………… A Superior Attitude!
LOOKING AHEAD:
Thursday, November 4: We'll make boutonnieres for the seniors to wear at the game Friday, November 5 -- please consider helping us out (and thanks to Atsuko Russell for organizing and teaching us!)
CONCERT: December 9, 7pm - Make sure the guys have a tuxedo ready to wear and ladies have their concert dress.
As always, please let me know if you have any questions or suggestions - I look forward to hearing from you!
Lorraine
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Sunday, October 17, 2010
HSS Band 2010-11.18 It's Time to Sell Fruit! (and send in trip payment #1)
Dear Band Boosters,
Thanks!
Can't start this note w/out thanking all the TERRIFIC volunteers who helped with this busy Homecoming & Competition Weekend -- from pizza and snacks on Friday afternoon; to the game and all the festivities Friday night; to the competition Saturday there were MANY hands helping out and making it all run smoothly ... and congrats to the students for a great job with multiple events: the neighborhood parade on Friday; providing great music for the game that night -- including putting on a wonderful show even though it was late and cold; and then concluding with a professional performance at the Oakton competition. The Hayfield Marching Hawks are a class act!
FOR ALL BAND MEMBERS: It's time to start selling fruit!
Many thanks to Linda Lichtman who has volunteered to chair the fruit sales this year. Information has come home with your students, plus there's info on the band web site
In addition, Linda has provided some order forms and a spread sheet for keeping track of sales (attached to this email and on the band web site). As a veteran band parent, she's developed and used these forms for several years -- they've greatly simplified the whole process of selling and tracking her children's fruit sales.
1. An EXCEL spreadsheet useful for tracking your sales. You enter the customer's information and quantity of fruit ordered, and the spreadsheet will calculate the amount of the sale. It also allows you to keep track of cash and checks received and shows the outstanding balance. Please print and return a completed copy of the spreadsheet with your order. Be sure that you have entered your student's name and your email and phone number in case we have any questions. (Fruit sales 2010.xls) [NOTE from Lorraine: This was REALLY helpful last year when it came time to tally the total fruit sales and place the order; this is a wonderful tool to use if you have more than just one or two orders to keep track of!]
2. A customizable WORD document that your parents can either print and fill in or download, modify, print and then circulate around their office. Choose either son or daughter or both if applicable, fill in your child's name, and the instrument he or she plays. You may want to further customize the form by stating in which band(s) he or she plays. Be sure to sign the bottom, under Thanks again. An order form is also attached for your convenience and can be printed on the back of the customizable document. (customizable fruit info.doc)
3. Additional order forms. (Fruit order form.doc)
ONE final note about fruit sales: Please make sure all payments accompany your order; and that checks and cash are clearly labeled. Double-check that the correct payment is included with your order, and please make sure your student's name and contact info are on the final order.
REMINDER: your students will earn a $5 credit applied to their students account for each box of fruit that is sold. DEADLINE: November 5.
DEADLINE FOR TRIP PAYMENT #1
The deadline for the first payment for the Orlando Trip was last Friday, October 15. If your students would like to attend the trip, please send in the first payment ASAP to reserve your spot. Information about the trip is on the band web site http://www.hayfieldbands.com/ (Check for $166 made out to Hayfield Secondary School)
Schedule for the Week:
Tuesday,Oct.19, 6pm-8pm m.b.rehearsal
Wednesday,Oct.20, 2:30pm-4:30pm, m.b.rehearsal
Thursday,Oct.21, 2:30pm-4:30pm, m.b. rehearsal
Looking Ahead:
Marching Band VBODA competition: Saturday, October 30
Marching Band in Hayfield Farm Neighborhood Halloween Parade: Sunday, October 31 1pm
Marching Band Home Football Game (Senior Recognition Night): Friday, November 5
Marching Band Award Banquet: Tuesday, November 9
Once again -- a big thanks to all the hardy parents and student volunteers, who worked so hard this past weekend ... I think the announcer at Oakton was genuinely impressed by our outstanding HAWKS FLIGHT CREW ... and our big cheering section in the stands!
Please feel free to call or email with suggestions, ideas or questions.
Humbly serving our kids and happy to be a band parent,
Lorraine
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Thanks!
Can't start this note w/out thanking all the TERRIFIC volunteers who helped with this busy Homecoming & Competition Weekend -- from pizza and snacks on Friday afternoon; to the game and all the festivities Friday night; to the competition Saturday there were MANY hands helping out and making it all run smoothly ... and congrats to the students for a great job with multiple events: the neighborhood parade on Friday; providing great music for the game that night -- including putting on a wonderful show even though it was late and cold; and then concluding with a professional performance at the Oakton competition. The Hayfield Marching Hawks are a class act!
FOR ALL BAND MEMBERS: It's time to start selling fruit!
Many thanks to Linda Lichtman who has volunteered to chair the fruit sales this year. Information has come home with your students, plus there's info on the band web site
In addition, Linda has provided some order forms and a spread sheet for keeping track of sales (attached to this email and on the band web site). As a veteran band parent, she's developed and used these forms for several years -- they've greatly simplified the whole process of selling and tracking her children's fruit sales.
1. An EXCEL spreadsheet useful for tracking your sales. You enter the customer's information and quantity of fruit ordered, and the spreadsheet will calculate the amount of the sale. It also allows you to keep track of cash and checks received and shows the outstanding balance. Please print and return a completed copy of the spreadsheet with your order. Be sure that you have entered your student's name and your email and phone number in case we have any questions. (Fruit sales 2010.xls) [NOTE from Lorraine: This was REALLY helpful last year when it came time to tally the total fruit sales and place the order; this is a wonderful tool to use if you have more than just one or two orders to keep track of!]
2. A customizable WORD document that your parents can either print and fill in or download, modify, print and then circulate around their office. Choose either son or daughter or both if applicable, fill in your child's name, and the instrument he or she plays. You may want to further customize the form by stating in which band(s) he or she plays. Be sure to sign the bottom, under Thanks again. An order form is also attached for your convenience and can be printed on the back of the customizable document. (customizable fruit info.doc)
3. Additional order forms. (Fruit order form.doc)
ONE final note about fruit sales: Please make sure all payments accompany your order; and that checks and cash are clearly labeled. Double-check that the correct payment is included with your order, and please make sure your student's name and contact info are on the final order.
REMINDER: your students will earn a $5 credit applied to their students account for each box of fruit that is sold. DEADLINE: November 5.
DEADLINE FOR TRIP PAYMENT #1
The deadline for the first payment for the Orlando Trip was last Friday, October 15. If your students would like to attend the trip, please send in the first payment ASAP to reserve your spot. Information about the trip is on the band web site http://www.hayfieldbands.com/ (Check for $166 made out to Hayfield Secondary School)
Schedule for the Week:
Tuesday,Oct.19, 6pm-8pm m.b.rehearsal
Wednesday,Oct.20, 2:30pm-4:30pm, m.b.rehearsal
Thursday,Oct.21, 2:30pm-4:30pm, m.b. rehearsal
Looking Ahead:
Marching Band VBODA competition: Saturday, October 30
Marching Band in Hayfield Farm Neighborhood Halloween Parade: Sunday, October 31 1pm
Marching Band Home Football Game (Senior Recognition Night): Friday, November 5
Marching Band Award Banquet: Tuesday, November 9
Once again -- a big thanks to all the hardy parents and student volunteers, who worked so hard this past weekend ... I think the announcer at Oakton was genuinely impressed by our outstanding HAWKS FLIGHT CREW ... and our big cheering section in the stands!
Please feel free to call or email with suggestions, ideas or questions.
Humbly serving our kids and happy to be a band parent,
Lorraine
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Tuesday, October 12, 2010
HSS Band P.S. ~ update and request from Hayfield alumna
Hi Band Boosters --
I forgot to include this item in the latest Booster Email ...
Our band students are special people and make a difference in the world ... one of our graduates from last year is now at Syracuse and participating in the marching band there (If you get a chance, check out the Syracuse marching band uniforms by the way; same as Hayfield's!!) Rebecca is partcipating in a fundraiser and asked if I could spread the word at Hayfield ... I'm happy to do so.
Here's the note from Rebecca with the details ....
Dear Band Boosters,
Many of you know I love marching and everything that else that the band gets involved in. One of the neat things that the Syracuse Marching band is doing is raising money for ALS, Lou Gehrig's Disease. On November 6th college marching bands from all over the country are marching for ALS. Please consider being a part of my team by donating money to this worthy cause. You can make a donation by going to my website:
http://web.alsa.org/site/TR/ALSEvent/UpstateNewYork?px=2885160&pg=personal&fr_id=7111
Thank you so much!
Rebecca Reed
Please feel free to share this information with friends or family that may be interested.
Lorraine
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I forgot to include this item in the latest Booster Email ...
Our band students are special people and make a difference in the world ... one of our graduates from last year is now at Syracuse and participating in the marching band there (If you get a chance, check out the Syracuse marching band uniforms by the way; same as Hayfield's!!) Rebecca is partcipating in a fundraiser and asked if I could spread the word at Hayfield ... I'm happy to do so.
Here's the note from Rebecca with the details ....
Dear Band Boosters,
Many of you know I love marching and everything that else that the band gets involved in. One of the neat things that the Syracuse Marching band is doing is raising money for ALS, Lou Gehrig's Disease. On November 6th college marching bands from all over the country are marching for ALS. Please consider being a part of my team by donating money to this worthy cause. You can make a donation by going to my website:
http://web.alsa.org/site/TR/ALSEvent/UpstateNewYork?px=2885160&pg=personal&fr_id=7111
Thank you so much!
Rebecca Reed
Please feel free to share this information with friends or family that may be interested.
Lorraine
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HSS Band 2010-11.17 Busy Week: Practice; Homecoming; Oakton Competition
Hi Band Boosters,
Homecoming and a competition this week!
The schedule for the week is on the band web site (and below).
On Friday, the marching band students will stay after school. The boosters will feed them pizza and dessert; they will participate in a parade through the Hayfield Farm neighborhood at 5pm. When they return from the parade, they'll get ready for the football game (uniforms, etc.) as usual. At halftime, they'll participate in the Homecoming Activities, and then, after the football game, they'll perform their marching band show.
In addition to the usual volunteers for the football game, we need:
Lorraine
Homecoming and a competition this week!
The schedule for the week is on the band web site (and below).
On Friday, the marching band students will stay after school. The boosters will feed them pizza and dessert; they will participate in a parade through the Hayfield Farm neighborhood at 5pm. When they return from the parade, they'll get ready for the football game (uniforms, etc.) as usual. At halftime, they'll participate in the Homecoming Activities, and then, after the football game, they'll perform their marching band show.
In addition to the usual volunteers for the football game, we need:
- volunteers to help serve pizza and drinks (setup around 3pm; serve 3:30-4:30; clean up)
- volunteers to send in desserts (about 4-5 people sending in 1-2 dozen cookies/brownies/etc.)
On Saturday, the performance is at 3pm; students report to our field to rehearse by 11:15am; parent volunteers are needed around noon when the students will dress in uniforms and we'll load the truck. Because of the Homecoming Dance that evening, the band will return to Hayfield directly after their performance; we'll need volunteers when they get back around 4:30 to help stow equipment and uniforms. (Thanks to all of you who have signed up on SignUpGenius for the competition; I've updated the site to reflect that the times have been set.)
Here's the link for the Oakton Classic: http://oaktonbands.com/oaktonclassic.cfm (This link is also in the Favorite Links section of the band booster blog.) There's info about schedules; directions; and purchasing tribute ads.
Schedule (from http://www.hayfieldbands.com/)
Tuesday,Oct.12, 6pm-8pm m.b.rehearsal
Wednesday,Oct.13, 2:30pm-4:30pm, m.b.rehearsal
Thursday,Oct.14, 2:30pm-4:30pm, m.b. rehearsal
Friday, October 15, 5pm parade, 6:00pm Homecoming Football Game.
Saturday, October 16, 3pm perforamce at Oakton M.B. Competition
Wednesday,Oct.13, 2:30pm-4:30pm, m.b.rehearsal
Thursday,Oct.14, 2:30pm-4:30pm, m.b. rehearsal
Friday, October 15, 5pm parade, 6:00pm Homecoming Football Game.
Saturday, October 16, 3pm perforamce at Oakton M.B. Competition
October 16, 2010
Oakton Invitational Marching Competition
Oakton High School. 2900 Sutton Road, Vienna, Va 22181
11:15am – Report to field. Rehearse
12:00pm – Dress for competition
12:45am – Depart for Oakton High School
2:10pm – Warm up
3:00pm – Performance. Then watch other groups.
3:45pm – Depart for Hayfield
4:30pm – Return to Hayfield
Stow away equipment and uniforms, then dismissed
Don't forget:
Black socks, marching shoes, t shirt, shorts, drinks,
And…..A Superior Attitude!
Please have your child report and picked up promptly. If you intend to pick up your child from the event, please follow the band policy for leaving from the event, found in the band handbook, at "hayfieldbands.com.
I hope everyone enjoyed the 3-day weekend; I know it was appreciated at the Monaco home!
Please let me known if you have questions, suggestions, or ideas ~ I look forward to hearing from you!
Humbly serving our kids and proud to be a band parent,
Lorraine
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Tuesday, October 5, 2010
HSS Band 2010-11.16 * Booster Meeting Thursday 7pm *
hi Band Boosters,
Here's the schedule of band events for this week:
For parents (of ALL band members: MB, SB, WE):
Thursday, October 7 at 7pm -- Band Booster Meeting in the band room
(agenda items include: Tag Day report; Spring Trip information; Treasurer's Report, Fruit Sale, etc.; meeting should be about 1 hour)
For MB students:
Tuesday, Oct 5: MB 6pm-8pm rehearsal
Wednesday, Oct 6: MB 2:30pm-4:30pm rehearsal
Thursday, Oct.7 MB 2:30pm-4:30pm rehearsal
Photos:
MB Banquet Slide Show: The MB banquet is scheduled for November 9, and Bao Nguyen has volunteered to put together a slide show for the dinner. If you have pictures you'd like to share with him, you can put them on a CD and send them to band. (Please deliver to Bao's daughter, Vina.)
(Looking Ahead) MB Senior Slide Show: Mark Sudik has volunteered to put together the senior slide show for June, and can start collecting pictures of your senior now (a baby picture and a senior picture). (If you're getting something together for the yearbook, now's a good time to send something to her as well. FYI SR Parents: Last day to order yearbook ads is Oct 15) If you can email digital images, that's best. msudik@cox.net
Many, many thanks to Bao, Karen Dubay, Che Russell, Jean Martelli, and Mike Adams for contributing to the Shutterfly site; we've got some wonderful pictures from this band season!
Here's the link and password: Site URL: http://hayfieldband.shutterfly.com/
And, for even more photos, here's the link to Dr. Kinder's site: http://www.hayfieldpictures.com/Band
MANY THANKS!
The marching band gave another great show at Friday's game last week, and contributed to a fun evening w/ their music before and during the game. Great job, students and directors! And a special note of congrats to the Middle School students who participated and did a great job too; it looks like we have a promising future for marching band!
And, amazing teamwork by our Band of Volunteers! There's a lot of equipment and instruments to move around, and we truly need every volunteer - I always fear I'm going to leave someone out, but many thanks to all these stellar parent volunteers: Che and Atsuko; Ed and Sabrena C; Mike A; Mike R; Jeff and Sundik; Richard; Kevin and Donna; Sol and Jocelyn - and son, Thomas!; Rob; Michelle; Dottie; Linda; Ralph; Robert ... with thanks to these families for contributing snacks & water: Rodriguez, Capel, Taylor, Gardner, Fabre, Russell, John, and Valdez.
FYI - Don't forget to check out the band booster blog now & then for more info: there are links to upcoming events (such as competitions); and other information. http://www.hayfieldbandboosters.blogspot.com/
Lastly - I received some nice feedback from a parent who was running the bleachers over the weekend for exercise; she pointed out that the cleanest section of the stands by far is the Band Section -- so, hats off to all the students (and the parents who help) for being thoughtful and responsible.
I look forward to seeing you at the booster meeting on Thursday.
Lorraine
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Here's the schedule of band events for this week:
For parents (of ALL band members: MB, SB, WE):
Thursday, October 7 at 7pm -- Band Booster Meeting in the band room
(agenda items include: Tag Day report; Spring Trip information; Treasurer's Report, Fruit Sale, etc.; meeting should be about 1 hour)
For MB students:
Tuesday, Oct 5: MB 6pm-8pm rehearsal
Wednesday, Oct 6: MB 2:30pm-4:30pm rehearsal
Thursday, Oct.7 MB 2:30pm-4:30pm rehearsal
Photos:
MB Banquet Slide Show: The MB banquet is scheduled for November 9, and Bao Nguyen has volunteered to put together a slide show for the dinner. If you have pictures you'd like to share with him, you can put them on a CD and send them to band. (Please deliver to Bao's daughter, Vina.)
(Looking Ahead) MB Senior Slide Show: Mark Sudik has volunteered to put together the senior slide show for June, and can start collecting pictures of your senior now (a baby picture and a senior picture). (If you're getting something together for the yearbook, now's a good time to send something to her as well. FYI SR Parents: Last day to order yearbook ads is Oct 15) If you can email digital images, that's best. msudik@cox.net
Many, many thanks to Bao, Karen Dubay, Che Russell, Jean Martelli, and Mike Adams for contributing to the Shutterfly site; we've got some wonderful pictures from this band season!
Here's the link and password: Site URL: http://hayfieldband.shutterfly.com/
And, for even more photos, here's the link to Dr. Kinder's site: http://www.hayfieldpictures.com/Band
MANY THANKS!
The marching band gave another great show at Friday's game last week, and contributed to a fun evening w/ their music before and during the game. Great job, students and directors! And a special note of congrats to the Middle School students who participated and did a great job too; it looks like we have a promising future for marching band!
And, amazing teamwork by our Band of Volunteers! There's a lot of equipment and instruments to move around, and we truly need every volunteer - I always fear I'm going to leave someone out, but many thanks to all these stellar parent volunteers: Che and Atsuko; Ed and Sabrena C; Mike A; Mike R; Jeff and Sundik; Richard; Kevin and Donna; Sol and Jocelyn - and son, Thomas!; Rob; Michelle; Dottie; Linda; Ralph; Robert ... with thanks to these families for contributing snacks & water: Rodriguez, Capel, Taylor, Gardner, Fabre, Russell, John, and Valdez.
FYI - Don't forget to check out the band booster blog now & then for more info: there are links to upcoming events (such as competitions); and other information. http://www.hayfieldbandboosters.blogspot.com/
Lastly - I received some nice feedback from a parent who was running the bleachers over the weekend for exercise; she pointed out that the cleanest section of the stands by far is the Band Section -- so, hats off to all the students (and the parents who help) for being thoughtful and responsible.
I look forward to seeing you at the booster meeting on Thursday.
Lorraine
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