Hayfield High School Band Msg #57...Congratulations to Seniors on Graduation Day!

Band Booster Family,

 

Prelude:  Congratulations to the 20+ Hayfield Secondary School Band members and their families on graduation day:

Andrews, Robyn

Ayala, Alexandra

Calderon, Bianca

Cruz, Walter

Debruler, Audrey

Delima, A.J.

Dowell, Libby

Dubay, Eric

Eyink, Jennifer

Fitzsimons, Joseph

Freeman, Aaron

Hardy, Katharine

Holliday, Michaela

Kennedy, Megan

Lanfranconi, Tosca

Mekonnen, Amanuel

Nicely, Victoria

Palting, Charles

Payne, Chelsea

Polson, Michael

Power, Shannon

Russell, Justin

This is one of the moments that we all live for;)  Additionally, congratulations to ALL students graduating today.

 

First of all, thank you to Kristy Baik, Lisa Ritter, Linda Lichtman, Liz Holliday, and others for volunteering and helping serve lunch today to over 270 Music Arts Dept students that will be performing for graduation today.

 

Second, today, as I relinquish my responsibilities as a Band Booster for the past seven years and President for three of those years and transfer Band Booster responsibilities to the new President Patricia “Pat” Cloud, I’d ask for the following:
- Treat every kid as if they’re your own (not only taking care of your own child but sharing the responsibility for the well being of every student)

- Support the Band Director, Mr. Patrick Burke and Mr. Dan Helm

- Volunteer and see your student succeed and watch the Band Boosters shine

NOTE: If you’d like to be taken off the Band Booster e-mail list, please reply to me.

Finally, the Russell family has truly been blessed these past seven years.  THANK YOU – two simple words that hold a lot of meaning and gratitude:

- Jonathan & Justin are better because of their band experiences

- Mr. Burke and Mr. Helm have been great teachers and mentors to our boys, helping instill hard work, discipline, teamwork, and leadership through the gift of music

- Your students (either in the same grade, higher, or lower as our kids) have helped them grow and have developed a common bond that will last a lifetime and some truly lasting friendships

- Fellow parents have donated money and time, but most importantly, given of themselves through volunteerism…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.  HAWKS ROCK!

 

Please keep the following links for future reference:
- Hayfield Secondary School http://www.fcps.edu/HayfieldSS/
- Hayfield Band webpage http://www.hayfieldbands.com/
- Band Booster Blog http://www.hayfieldbandboosters.blogspot.com/
- Band Booster Sign-Up Genius http://signupgenius.com/go/hssband1

Humbly serving our kids,
Che Russell
Home (703) 405-9065
Cell (703) 963-4655
Work (202) 231-6273
Crussell82@cox.net

Hayfield High School Band Msg #56...The Home Stretch...Tri-M Music Awards Potluck & Graduation Events...Volunteers NEEDED!

Band Booster Family,

 

NOTE: Here is the YouTube video of the Hayfield Senior Slideshow in case you missed it: http://youtu.be/u_K8z0vfgiY Please feel free to share with those that couldn't attend;)

Prelude:  Please note the remaining volunteer opportunity to close out this band season:

Jun 14 Graduation – We have some volunteers, but more are needed to serve lunch (Set up in Mr. K's room at 12 noon and serve lunch at 1:30 pm.  I'm guessing clean up between 2:30 and 3:00 pm.  If you can only stay for part of the time, that's fine, just come when you can.  We're serving pizza, cookies and/or brownies, and drinks to 225 music dept students.)

If you can help with graduation lunch Jun 14, please send me an e-mail or just so up.  Thank you in advance;)

 

First of all, here is the current schedule to finish out the school year http://www.hayfieldbands.com/id2.html :

NOTE: Major events highlighted in RED with some words of explanation…

June 2012

Monday, June 11, 
    2:30-3:30pm- Marching Band Clinic
               for all 2012-2013 marching band members.
    6:00pm - Music Awards Banquet
               Middle School Cafeteria
               Last names that begin with:
              A-F  bring a dessert to share
              G-M bring drinks/plastic silverware & plates
              N-S bring a main dish to share
              T-Z bring a side dish to share
Tuesday, June 12
              Final for period symphonic band. school ends 11:05am
Wednesday, June 13
              Final for Wind Ensemble. School ends 11:05am
Thursday, June 14
             Graduation
               11:05am school ends
               11:30am-1:00pm Rehearsal in Gym
               1:00pm- Lunch provided in music area…volunteers needed to serve lunch
               2:00pm- Dress in concert uniform.
               2:45pm- Report to Wrestling Room for security.
         **** YOU MAY NOT LEAVE GYM AREA AT THIS POINT***
               3:30pm report to gym performance area
               4:30pm Graduation
               6:00pm approximate end,  Dismissed

NOTE: Mr. Burke has kindly posted next season 2012-2013 draft calendar @ http://www.hayfieldbands.com/id1.html; so, you can begin planning.

 

Second, as I begin to transfer Band Booster responsibilities to the new President Patricia “Pat” Cloud, I’d ask for the following:
- Treat every kid as if they’re your own (not only taking care of your own child but sharing the responsibility for the well being of every student)

- Support the Band Director, Mr. Patrick Burke and Mr. Dan Helm

- Volunteer and see your student succeed and watch the Band Boosters shine

NOTE: If you’d like to be taken off the Band Booster e-mail list, please reply to me.

 

Finally, the Russell family has truly been blessed these past seven years.  THANK YOU – two simple words that hold a lot of meaning and gratitude:

- Jonathan & Justin are better because of their band experiences

- Mr. Burke and Mr. Helm have been great teachers and mentors to our boys, helping instill hard work, discipline, teamwork, and leadership through the gift of music

- Your students (either in the same grade, higher, or lower as our kids) have helped them grow and have developed a common bond that will last a lifetime and some truly lasting friendships

- Fellow parents have donated money and time, but most importantly, given of themselves through volunteerism…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.  HAWKS ROCK!

 

Please keep the following links for future reference:
- Hayfield Secondary School http://www.fcps.edu/HayfieldSS/
- Hayfield Band webpage http://www.hayfieldbands.com/
- Band Booster Blog http://www.hayfieldbandboosters.blogspot.com/
- Band Booster Sign-Up Genius http://signupgenius.com/go/hssband1

Humbly serving our kids,
Che Russell
Home (703) 405-9065
Cell (703) 963-4655
Work (202) 231-6273
Crussell82@cox.net

RE: Hayfield High School Band Msg #55...Band Final Concert Success & Thank You!

Band Booster Family,

 

Though I'm away on business, please know that I was thinking of all our students, especially the seniors, as they were getting ready for their final concert of the school year last night.  I have no doubt that they made every parent, sibling, friend, and others in the audience proud of them.  The underclassmen need to be ready to step up because last night was the final concert for the seniors.

To the seniors, I'm blessed and honored to have watched them develop into exceptional young men and women these past four years.  For most of the seniors, this may be the last year that they play in front of a crowd.  I hope they enjoyed it and relished it;)  Now, they will go out & do great things after high school.

Again, this year was dedicated to one of our own: Matt Keeports.  I know he's watching you all from above. He's smiling...

 

Though I’m not certain of all the Band Booster volunteers for last night’s successful final concert, I do pass my thanks to those that helped with the beautiful boutonnieres:

-          Christy Baik

-          Karis (sp?) Baik (daughter)

-          Liz Holliday

-          Caitie (sp?) Holliday (daughter)

-          Diana Payne

-          Atsuko Russell

 

HAWKS ROCK!

 

Humbly serving our kids,

Che

 

From: Che, Atsuko, Jonathan, & Justin Russell [mailto:crussell82@cox.net]
Sent: Tuesday, June 05, 2012 4:35 AM
Subject: RE: Hayfield High School Band Msg #55...Band Final Concert 7pm, Wed, June 6, 2012 & Still Opportunities to Volunteer

 

Band Booster Family,

 

Just a reminder for boutonnieres making tonight: Atsuko has volunteered to lead boutonnières making to honor senior band students (6-7:30 pm, Tues, Jun 5 @ our home: 6506 Langleigh Way, Alexandria, VA 22315).  It’s great that we already have some volunteers for the boutonnières, but we can always use more.  We ask volunteers to bring their own pair of scissors.  If you already know how to, that’s great.  However, if it’s your 1st time, then please watch the following YouTube link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HOAcOSwlKOc  The seniors will wear the boutonnieres for their final concert, Wed, Jun 6: )

 

PS: Since I’m away for the Department of Defense this week for business and can’t help Atsuko with this project, I’m trusting that you’ll find it in your heart to spare some time this evening to lend a helping hand for our senior band students who will be graduating soon.  Thank you in advance for your consideration and volunteer spirit;)

 

Humbly serving our kids,

Che

 

From: Che, Atsuko, Jonathan, & Justin Russell [mailto:crussell82@cox.net]
Sent: Sunday, June 03, 2012 7:05 AM
Subject: Hayfield High School Band Msg #55...Band Final Concert 7pm, Wed, June 6, 2012 & Still Opportunities to Volunteer

 

Band Booster Family,

 

NOTE: Band Final Concert, 7 pm, Wed, June 6^th in the auditorium.

Prelude:  Please note the remaining volunteer opportunities to close out this band season:

Jun 6 Final Concert -- Atsuko has volunteered to lead boutonnières making to honor senior band students (6-7:30 pm, Tues, Jun 5 @ our home: 6506 Langleigh Way, Alexandria, VA 22315).  It’s great that we already have some volunteers for the boutonnières, but we can always use more.  We ask volunteers to bring their own pair of scissors.  If you already know how to, that’s great.  However, if it’s your 1st time, then please watch the following YouTube link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HOAcOSwlKOc  The seniors will wear the boutonnieres for their final concert, Wed, Jun 6: )

 

Jun 14 Graduation – We have some volunteers, but more are needed to serve lunch (Set up in Mr. K's room at 12 noon and serve lunch at 1:30 pm.  I'm guessing clean up between 2:30 and 3:00 pm.  If you can only stay for part of the time, that's fine, just come when you can.  We're serving pizza, cookies and/or brownies, and drinks to 225 music dept students.)

If you can help with either boutonnières Jun 6 or graduation lunch Jun 14, please send me an e-mail.  Thank you in advance;)

 

First of all, here is the current schedule to finish out the school year http://www.hayfieldbands.com/id1.html :

NOTE: Major events highlighted in RED with some words of explanation…

June 2012

4         2:30-3:20pm Drum Major Clinic

6         Band Concert, 7:00pm…The Final Concert…another boutonnières making opportunity for seniors’ last concert and slideshow of senior pics x 3 (1 as a baby, 1 in the middle, and 1 near graduation)

7, 8      Drum Major Auditions, during band classes

?         Underclass Awards, 7:30am, Jazz Band

11       Marching Band Clinic, 11:30am-1:30pm

           Tri-M Music Dept. Awards -pot luck dessert

14      Graduation, 4:30pm, Wind Ensemble…volunteers needed to serve lunch

 

Second, miscellaneous items:
- Parents of seniors, though I’m on a business trip and won’t be able to attend the Final Concert on Jun 6, thank you for sending pics of your kids and enjoy the Senior slideshow;)

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:
- Hayfield Secondary School http://www.fcps.edu/HayfieldSS/
- Hayfield Band webpage http://www.hayfieldbands.com/
- Band Booster Blog http://www.hayfieldbandboosters.blogspot.com/
- Band Booster Sign-Up Genius http://signupgenius.com/go/hssband1

Humbly serving our kids,
Che Russell
Home (703) 405-9065
Cell (703) 963-4655
Work (202) 231-6273
Crussell82@cox.net

RE: Hayfield High School Band Msg #55...Band Final Concert 7pm, Wed, June 6, 2012 & Still Opportunities to Volunteer

Band Booster Family,

 

Just a reminder for boutonnieres making tonight: Atsuko has volunteered to lead boutonnières making to honor senior band students (6-7:30 pm, Tues, Jun 5 @ our home: 6506 Langleigh Way, Alexandria, VA 22315).  It’s great that we already have some volunteers for the boutonnières, but we can always use more.  We ask volunteers to bring their own pair of scissors.  If you already know how to, that’s great.  However, if it’s your 1st time, then please watch the following YouTube link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HOAcOSwlKOc  The seniors will wear the boutonnieres for their final concert, Wed, Jun 6: )

 

PS: Since I’m away for the Department of Defense this week for business and can’t help Atsuko with this project, I’m trusting that you’ll find it in your heart to spare some time this evening to lend a helping hand for our senior band students who will be graduating soon.  Thank you in advance for your consideration and volunteer spirit;)

 

Humbly serving our kids,

Che

 

From: Che, Atsuko, Jonathan, & Justin Russell [mailto:crussell82@cox.net]
Sent: Sunday, June 03, 2012 7:05 AM
Subject: Hayfield High School Band Msg #55...Band Final Concert 7pm, Wed, June 6, 2012 & Still Opportunities to Volunteer

 

Band Booster Family,

 

NOTE: Band Final Concert, 7 pm, Wed, June 6^th in the auditorium.

Prelude:  Please note the remaining volunteer opportunities to close out this band season:

Jun 6 Final Concert -- Atsuko has volunteered to lead boutonnières making to honor senior band students (6-7:30 pm, Tues, Jun 5 @ our home: 6506 Langleigh Way, Alexandria, VA 22315).  It’s great that we already have some volunteers for the boutonnières, but we can always use more.  We ask volunteers to bring their own pair of scissors.  If you already know how to, that’s great.  However, if it’s your 1st time, then please watch the following YouTube link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HOAcOSwlKOc  The seniors will wear the boutonnieres for their final concert, Wed, Jun 6: )

 

Jun 14 Graduation – We have some volunteers, but more are needed to serve lunch (Set up in Mr. K's room at 12 noon and serve lunch at 1:30 pm.  I'm guessing clean up between 2:30 and 3:00 pm.  If you can only stay for part of the time, that's fine, just come when you can.  We're serving pizza, cookies and/or brownies, and drinks to 225 music dept students.)

If you can help with either boutonnières Jun 6 or graduation lunch Jun 14, please send me an e-mail.  Thank you in advance;)

 

First of all, here is the current schedule to finish out the school year http://www.hayfieldbands.com/id1.html :

NOTE: Major events highlighted in RED with some words of explanation…

June 2012

4         2:30-3:20pm Drum Major Clinic

6         Band Concert, 7:00pm…The Final Concert…another boutonnières making opportunity for seniors’ last concert and slideshow of senior pics x 3 (1 as a baby, 1 in the middle, and 1 near graduation)

7, 8      Drum Major Auditions, during band classes

?         Underclass Awards, 7:30am, Jazz Band

11       Marching Band Clinic, 11:30am-1:30pm

           Tri-M Music Dept. Awards -pot luck dessert

14      Graduation, 4:30pm, Wind Ensemble…volunteers needed to serve lunch

 

Second, miscellaneous items:
- Parents of seniors, though I’m on a business trip and won’t be able to attend the Final Concert on Jun 6, thank you for sending pics of your kids and enjoy the Senior slideshow;)

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:
- Hayfield Secondary School http://www.fcps.edu/HayfieldSS/
- Hayfield Band webpage http://www.hayfieldbands.com/
- Band Booster Blog http://www.hayfieldbandboosters.blogspot.com/
- Band Booster Sign-Up Genius http://signupgenius.com/go/hssband1

Humbly serving our kids,
Che Russell
Home (703) 405-9065
Cell (703) 963-4655
Work (202) 231-6273
Crussell82@cox.net

Hayfield High School Band Msg #55...Band Final Concert 7pm, Wed, June 6, 2012 & Still Opportunities to Volunteer

Band Booster Family,

 

NOTE: Band Final Concert, 7 pm, Wed, June 6^th in the auditorium.

Prelude:  Please note the remaining volunteer opportunities to close out this band season:

Jun 6 Final Concert -- Atsuko has volunteered to lead boutonnières making to honor senior band students (6-7:30 pm, Tues, Jun 5 @ our home: 6506 Langleigh Way, Alexandria, VA 22315).  It’s great that we already have some volunteers for the boutonnières, but we can always use more.  We ask volunteers to bring their own pair of scissors.  If you already know how to, that’s great.  However, if it’s your 1st time, then please watch the following YouTube link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HOAcOSwlKOc  The seniors will wear the boutonnieres for their final concert, Wed, Jun 6: )

 

Jun 14 Graduation – We have some volunteers, but more are needed to serve lunch (Set up in Mr. K's room at 12 noon and serve lunch at 1:30 pm.  I'm guessing clean up between 2:30 and 3:00 pm.  If you can only stay for part of the time, that's fine, just come when you can.  We're serving pizza, cookies and/or brownies, and drinks to 225 music dept students.)

If you can help with either boutonnières Jun 6 or graduation lunch Jun 14, please send me an e-mail.  Thank you in advance;)

 

First of all, here is the current schedule to finish out the school year http://www.hayfieldbands.com/id1.html :

NOTE: Major events highlighted in RED with some words of explanation…

June 2012

4         2:30-3:20pm Drum Major Clinic

6         Band Concert, 7:00pm…The Final Concert…another boutonnières making opportunity for seniors’ last concert and slideshow of senior pics x 3 (1 as a baby, 1 in the middle, and 1 near graduation)

7, 8      Drum Major Auditions, during band classes

?         Underclass Awards, 7:30am, Jazz Band

11       Marching Band Clinic, 11:30am-1:30pm

           Tri-M Music Dept. Awards -pot luck dessert

14      Graduation, 4:30pm, Wind Ensemble…volunteers needed to serve lunch

 

Second, miscellaneous items:
- Parents of seniors, though I’m on a business trip and won’t be able to attend the Final Concert on Jun 6, thank you for sending pics of your kids and enjoy the Senior slideshow;)

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:
- Hayfield Secondary School http://www.fcps.edu/HayfieldSS/
- Hayfield Band webpage http://www.hayfieldbands.com/
- Band Booster Blog http://www.hayfieldbandboosters.blogspot.com/
- Band Booster Sign-Up Genius http://signupgenius.com/go/hssband1

Humbly serving our kids,
Che Russell
Home (703) 405-9065
Cell (703) 963-4655
Work (202) 231-6273
Crussell82@cox.net