The band traveled to Island Creek Elementary to put on a demonstration of band instruments (and to show the elementary-school students how much fun it is to be a part of band!)
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Photos from Island Creek
The band traveled to Island Creek Elementary to put on a demonstration of band instruments (and to show the elementary-school students how much fun it is to be a part of band!) 
THANKS, Envelope Volunteers!
Wow - in about two hours, a hardy group of volunteers labeled 4,200 envelopes and attached 4,200 "Sorry we missed you" tags! Many thanks to all who came by and helped.
Saturday, September 5, 2009
HSS Band 2009-10.10 Event Scheduled: Wed. 9/9 Island Creek Performance
Hi Band Family,
News from Mr. Burke: the marching band will perform at Island Creek Elementary school Wednesday, September 9 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. 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 come to the band room right after school gets out, around 2:30pm. (You can wait for the main crush of students to leave!)
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.
Here's the schedule for next week:
Tuesday, 9/8/09: Evening MB rehearsal 6pm-8pm ("Staple Party" in the band room 6-8pm)
Wednesday, 9/9/09: Island Creek Performance followed by MB rehearsal 2:30-4:30pm
Thursday, 9/10/09: After-school MB rehearsal 2:30-4:30pm
Saturday, 9/12/09: TAG DAY - report to school 7:30am; hit the streets at 9am; finish around 3pm
One miscellaneous note: I have a kitchen towel that was left at the potluck dinner (it came home with me and made it through my laundry!). I'll leave it in the band closet; if you're missing a towel, you (or your student) can check there.
I hope everyone enjoys a restful and fun weekend as we honor our country's workers this weekend!
Humbly serving our kids,
Lorraine Monaco
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News from Mr. Burke: the marching band will perform at Island Creek Elementary school Wednesday, September 9 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. 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 come to the band room right after school gets out, around 2:30pm. (You can wait for the main crush of students to leave!)
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.
Here's the schedule for next week:
Tuesday, 9/8/09: Evening MB rehearsal 6pm-8pm ("Staple Party" in the band room 6-8pm)
Wednesday, 9/9/09: Island Creek Performance followed by MB rehearsal 2:30-4:30pm
Thursday, 9/10/09: After-school MB rehearsal 2:30-4:30pm
Saturday, 9/12/09: TAG DAY - report to school 7:30am; hit the streets at 9am; finish around 3pm
One miscellaneous note: I have a kitchen towel that was left at the potluck dinner (it came home with me and made it through my laundry!). I'll leave it in the band closet; if you're missing a towel, you (or your student) can check there.
I hope everyone enjoys a restful and fun weekend as we honor our country's workers this weekend!
Humbly serving our kids,
Lorraine Monaco
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Friday, September 4, 2009
HSS Band 2009-10.9 Early wake-up call; help needed next week
Hi Band Family,
CONGRATS to the football team for their 35-0 win tonight against Marshall. The band sounded great; and it was fun to hear the fight song played so many times.
Reminder: students should report to school at 7am tomorrow (Friday) for 7th grade orientation. The students will finish around 8:15am.
HELP NEEDED ~ It's time for our annual "Staple Party!" To get envelopes ready for tag day, we needed volunteers to come to the band room during band rehearsal next Tuesday (Sept 8th) from 6pm-8pm. BYOS (Bring your own stapler); parents, siblings, friends are all welcome to help. (There may be cookies . . . . !)
HELP NEEDED ON TAG DAY ~ Erin Fitzsimmons needs a few volunteers to help count money as it comes in on Saturday September 12. The money-counters work in the band room starting around 1:30-2:00pm when students start returning from their routes. If you can help, please contact Erin (We'll need money counters on Saturday the 19th too.)
If you are a scheduled driver for Tag Day, Erin will contact you Wed or Thurs to confirm and get cell phone numbers. (Scheduled drivers signed up with a specific group on the sign-up sheets.)
If you're available to be a 'back-up' driver (to fill in just in case a scheduled driver can't make it) then please contact Erin.
CAN YOU SEW? Dottie Andrews is leading the effort to do alterations and repairs on some of the uniforms. If you can let out a hem, or sew a hem, or do basic sewing, please contact Dottie Friday (or contact me )
Finally, a HUGE "THANK YOU!" to all the wonderful volunteers this evening. The equipment was moved safely and efficiently; and the students really appreciated all the great snacks and water. (And, once again, the students did a great job cleaning their section of the stands!)
The cool, clear night (with a gorgeous full moon) was a bonus to cap off a night of good football, great music, and cheerful camaraderie!
Humbly serving our kids,
Lorraine Monaco
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CONGRATS to the football team for their 35-0 win tonight against Marshall. The band sounded great; and it was fun to hear the fight song played so many times.
Reminder: students should report to school at 7am tomorrow (Friday) for 7th grade orientation. The students will finish around 8:15am.
HELP NEEDED ~ It's time for our annual "Staple Party!" To get envelopes ready for tag day, we needed volunteers to come to the band room during band rehearsal next Tuesday (Sept 8th) from 6pm-8pm. BYOS (Bring your own stapler); parents, siblings, friends are all welcome to help. (There may be cookies . . . . !)
HELP NEEDED ON TAG DAY ~ Erin Fitzsimmons needs a few volunteers to help count money as it comes in on Saturday September 12. The money-counters work in the band room starting around 1:30-2:00pm when students start returning from their routes. If you can help, please contact Erin (We'll need money counters on Saturday the 19th too.)
If you are a scheduled driver for Tag Day, Erin will contact you Wed or Thurs to confirm and get cell phone numbers. (Scheduled drivers signed up with a specific group on the sign-up sheets.)
If you're available to be a 'back-up' driver (to fill in just in case a scheduled driver can't make it) then please contact Erin.
CAN YOU SEW? Dottie Andrews is leading the effort to do alterations and repairs on some of the uniforms. If you can let out a hem, or sew a hem, or do basic sewing, please contact Dottie Friday (or contact me )
Finally, a HUGE "THANK YOU!" to all the wonderful volunteers this evening. The equipment was moved safely and efficiently; and the students really appreciated all the great snacks and water. (And, once again, the students did a great job cleaning their section of the stands!)
The cool, clear night (with a gorgeous full moon) was a bonus to cap off a night of good football, great music, and cheerful camaraderie!
Humbly serving our kids,
Lorraine Monaco
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Tuesday, September 1, 2009
HSS Band 2009-10.8 Details for game Thursday and Orientation Friday
Hi Band Family!
Correction: the band will not wear their dress uniform on Thursday, so no volunteers are needed before the game to help with uniforms this week. : )
Here are the details for the game Thursday and Orientation on Friday morning (from the band web site http://www.hayfieldbands.com/)
Thursday, September 3, Football Game Performance
6:00pm - report.
uniform will be band t-shirts and shorts, sneakers
approximately 9:30pm dismissal.
Friday, September 4, 7:00am-8:15am Performance for Orientation
(Note - the band plays in the front hallway as students arrive for orientation.)
Thanks to all of you who are offering to volunteer; it's so nice to hear from new families as well as some "veteran" families ~ What a terrific group!
See you at the game on Thursday!
Humbly serving our kids,
Lorraine Monaco
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Correction: the band will not wear their dress uniform on Thursday, so no volunteers are needed before the game to help with uniforms this week. : )
Here are the details for the game Thursday and Orientation on Friday morning (from the band web site http://www.hayfieldbands.com/)
Thursday, September 3, Football Game Performance
6:00pm - report.
uniform will be band t-shirts and shorts, sneakers
approximately 9:30pm dismissal.
Friday, September 4, 7:00am-8:15am Performance for Orientation
(Note - the band plays in the front hallway as students arrive for orientation.)
Thanks to all of you who are offering to volunteer; it's so nice to hear from new families as well as some "veteran" families ~ What a terrific group!
See you at the game on Thursday!
Humbly serving our kids,
Lorraine Monaco
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HSS Band 2009-10.7 Volunteers for our First Game this Thursday 9/3/09
Hi Band Family!
We're enjoying perfect "football weather" this week ~ how fortunate we have a home game!
I've attached the spreadsheet of volunteers that Donna Baetsen has put together from the sign-up sheets at the potluck dinner last week. Please check it over to make sure any info is correct, contact Donna and/or me with corrections. Also -- if you weren't able to sign up at the potluck, but you'd like to help out, please feel free to email Donna and me .
A big THANK YOU to the following volunteers for Thursday's game:
uniform room (come to the band room at 6pm): S. Capel, L. Bell, L. Artis, E. Palting
stands monitor: (come to the band room around 6:45pm to pick up the ropes): R. and B. Dowell (R.and E. Palting help in the stands)
equipment (if you can help before the game, come to the band room around 6:45pm; halftime helpers be ready about 2 minutes before the end of the first half): E. Capel, M. Hess, N.Milton, H. Yarwood, MA Mulligan, E. Joseph, R. Palting
snacks (please bring about 2 dozen individually wrapped snacks, granola bars, chips, pop-tarts, etc. --- look for two plastic bins in the band section of the stands): S. Capel, M. Hall, E. Palting, L.Monaco
water (bring 1 case of water bottles to the game; look for band coolers with ice): M. Hess, T. Jewett, T. Mack, L. Artis
As always, if you have any suggestions or questions, please feel free to get in touch with me.
Humbly serving our kids,
Lorraine Monaco
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We're enjoying perfect "football weather" this week ~ how fortunate we have a home game!
I've attached the spreadsheet of volunteers that Donna Baetsen has put together from the sign-up sheets at the potluck dinner last week. Please check it over to make sure any info is correct, contact Donna and/or me with corrections. Also -- if you weren't able to sign up at the potluck, but you'd like to help out, please feel free to email Donna and me .
A big THANK YOU to the following volunteers for Thursday's game:
uniform room (come to the band room at 6pm): S. Capel, L. Bell, L. Artis, E. Palting
stands monitor: (come to the band room around 6:45pm to pick up the ropes): R. and B. Dowell (R.and E. Palting help in the stands)
equipment (if you can help before the game, come to the band room around 6:45pm; halftime helpers be ready about 2 minutes before the end of the first half): E. Capel, M. Hess, N.Milton, H. Yarwood, MA Mulligan, E. Joseph, R. Palting
snacks (please bring about 2 dozen individually wrapped snacks, granola bars, chips, pop-tarts, etc. --- look for two plastic bins in the band section of the stands): S. Capel, M. Hall, E. Palting, L.Monaco
water (bring 1 case of water bottles to the game; look for band coolers with ice): M. Hess, T. Jewett, T. Mack, L. Artis
As always, if you have any suggestions or questions, please feel free to get in touch with me.
Humbly serving our kids,
Lorraine Monaco
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