Hayfield Band Boosters: Hayfield High School Band Msg #12...Herndon Competition Results & Videos...Dedicated to Matt Keeports & Family

Band Booster Family,

Prelude: I have such great respect and feel so proud of our students because they played their hearts out and gave a moving performance for Matt & his family…such a blessingJ

First of all, congratulations to the Hayfield Marching Band for taking overall 3rd place!!! A few key things to keep in mind:

1. This was their 1^st full performance in front of a crowd because the 1^st home game was moved

2. For some reason, when we showed up to Herndon, the band had to go immediately to the competition field with no warm-up/practice

3. Without knowing the specific scores and based on something Mr. Burke taught me many years ago, I assess that the actual point scores were all within a few points of each other

Second, THANK YOU to ALL the parents, siblings, student helpers, friends, and anyone else that volunteered today! This included getting the rental truck, sizing/fixing uniforms, loading/unloading the trucks, and so much more.

NOTE: I’m going to do something fairly risky & that is to recognize & thank everyone. However, because of my old age, I’m certain that I’ll probably miss someone. If I do, please send me an e-mail; so, I can correct my oversight:

Uniform dry cleaning:

Atsuko Russell

Uniform Room:

Atusko Russell

Leslie Bell

Dottie Andrews

Elsa & Robert Palting

Sherri Tupik

Sun Tok Eyink

Bus Chaperones:

Bettina Dowell

Melanie Hardy

Elsa & Robert Palting

Sally Nicely

Dottie Andrews

Truck Driver:

Bob Otero

Jerod Tupik

Rob Dowell

Equipment Helpers:

Bob Otero

Jerod Tupik

Robert Dowell

Sol & Thomas Valdez

Robert Palting

Jeff Eyink

Student helpers: Katie & there were others, but I apologize for not getting their names

Third, THANK YOU to Mr. Burke, Mr. Helm, and the other assistants! Since I work so closely with them, I get to see how they're educating our students. It's more than music; it's the whole person concept--hard work, integrity, and character building...these are life lessons:)

Please see video links of today’s Herndon Competition…please feel free to share with family & friends:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xt7lrzLxMZo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=twwVQLQZ2GU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H7DHOJJk6ac

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6fu_GqXxKWs

Fourth, please do three things for me:

- Congratulate your kid & give them a big hug

- Ask them how they can improve as an individual to help the band get better

(for example more practice, help someone else, etc)

- Ask yourself how you can help your kid as a Band Booster to get better for

the band (for example volunteer some of your time...they grow up quickly &

you don't want to miss it)

NOTE: I had a few parents ask me to pass the following on: As adults, we need to set the example for not only our kid, students, but for others that are @ all events that we attend. “…we need to keep the kissing smooching, hugging, feeding each other, etc. to a minimum in front of them. We are their role models after all.”

NOTE: Both Dottie Andrews & I have seniors this year & will not be Band Booster Vice Prez or Prez; so, if you’re interested, please send me an e-mail. This will help the transition & keep the legacy goingJ

Fifth, a few reminders for upcoming events:

- Next home football game...be in band room 6 pm, Fri, 30 Sep

- 1st Band Booster mtg is scheduled for 7 pm, Wed, 5 Oct in the Band Room: topics include Tag Day update, Treasurer info, PTSA liaison, Vice Prez, Spring Trip, upcoming events, & new business

Sixth, miscellaneous items:

- So far, Tag Day mail-ins have received approximately another $2,000 bringing our total to approximately $14,000…WOW!

- Thank you to Kristy Baik for volunteering to organize an UNOs restaurant food fundraiser night for the Marching Band (date/time to be determined) which usually gets about $200

- If you take pictures/videos of our band students, I request that you either e-mail them to me or put them on CD/DVD & pass them to my son, Justin Russell; so, I can use them for the slide show during the Marching Band Awards, Wed, 9 Nov

- Parents of seniors, it’s not too early to be thinking about the 3 pictures (baby pic, kid pic, & senior pic) you want to use for the Final Concert, Wed, 6 Jun 2012

Seventh, based on the rest of the week, attached is the most current Excel spreadsheet with volunteers to include those that I’ve noted on Sign-Up Genius. We still need a few volunteer slots filled. Please see either Sign-Up Genius (http://signupgenius.com/go/hssband1 ) or the attached Excel spreadsheet. Hope to see you all @ multiple events to support & cheer on our students.

Finally, our students REALLY NEED YOU! As most teenagers, they will NEVER admit this. Your VOLUNTEERISM is ESSENTIAL to THEIR SUCCESS!!! Additionally, they really do APPRECIATE seeing you @ their various events cheering for them. I hope to see ALL the parents volunteering @ various events throughout the year: ) If there is ANYTHING I can do or answer, please let me know. Please keep the following links for future reference: