Hayfield Band Boosters 2014-15 (Message 1): Start of the New Year

Greetings Everyone,

I hope you had an enjoyable summer.  We are quickly approaching the start of a new school year and there are lots of band activities coming up.  Starting Monday, August 11, band members will report for evening rehearsals.   Rehearsals will be held from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. each evening.   The Band Parent Coffee is also scheduled for August 14 at 7 p.m. 

The Marching Band Clinic will be held the week of August 18-22 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day.  During that week, the students will have a Swim Party after rehearsal on August 21 and the annual Pot Luck/Exhibition will held on August 22.   More details on what you should bring for the pot luck will be coming soon.

Volunteers Needed

There are some near term volunteer needs that I need your help in filling.  The following help is needed:

• Uniforms  (2 people needed each night)
• Monday, August 11, 5-8 p.m. Organize the uniforms and uniform closet
• Tuesday, August 12, 5-8 p.m. Distribute uniforms
• Wednesday, August 13, 5-8 p.m. Distribute uniforms
• Thursday, August 14, 5-8 p.m. Distribute uniforms
• Friday, August 15, 5-8 p.m. Distribute uniforms

• Swim Party, Hayfield Farm Pool, August 21
• Donate Desserts (5 people)
• Setup/Tear Down (3 people)

• Pot Luck/Exhibition, Hayfield, August 22 
• Dishes will be assigned by last name
• Setup and Clean up (6 people)

Our 2014-15 Signup-Genius site is nearing completion.  I expect it to go live later this weekend.  Until then, if you can help with any of the needs, please send me a note as soon as possible so that I can ensure we will be able to support these activities.

We have attempted to remove the e-mail addresses of our 2014 graduates.  If your student is no longer in the band and you would like to be removed from this e-mail listing, please let me know.  Also, if you know someone who should be added to the e-mail list, please send me their contact information.

Pat 

HAWKS ROCK!

Pat Cloud Humbly Serving Our Kids Hawkbandbooster@aol.com Cell 703-582-2380

Hayfield Band Boosters (Message 52): Awards Banquet, June 9, 6:30 p.m.

Reminder:  The Awards Banquet.  It will be a pot luck.  Donations are assigned by last name.  Please note that no desserts are needed.  Remember to bring the appropriate serving utensils and ensure your name is on any dishes that you want returned.  Finally, please arrive about 15 minutes early to drop off your dish.

WHO: ALL high school Band, Orchestra, and Chorus members and their families

WHEN: Monday, June 9 at 6:30 pm

WHERE: Middle School Cafeteria

WHAT TO BRING:  

Last Names A-E: Drinks (TWO 2-liter bottles)

Lat Names F-O: Main Dishes

Last Names P-Z: Side Dishes

**Dessert will be provided} so please DO NOT BRING DESSERTS

 

Other notes:

Mr Burke has posted forms for the 2014-15 band year.  If your student has not mentioned it, you can find them here http://hayfieldbands.com/id79.html.

Parents of seniors or students not continuing in band, please send me note letting me know which e-mail addresses should be deleted from the Booster E-mail group after graduation.

I look forward to seeing you tonight,

Pat

HAWKS ROCK!     Pat Cloud  Humbly Serving Our Kids  Hawkbandbooster@aol.com  Cell 703-582-2380

 Band Calendar

June 2014

9          Music Dept. Awards -pot luck dinner, 6:30 p.m., Middle School cafeteria

17       Graduation, 4:30 pm, Wind Ensemble

August 2014

11-14     Night Rehearsals 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.

18-22     Band Rehearsals, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
               All marching Band Members!
22          Exhibition/Pot Luck Dinner, 6 p.m.
25-28     Night Rehearsals
26          Band Parent Coffee, 7 p.m.
28          Pot Luck dinner 

Hayfield Band Boosters (Message 51): Awards Banquet, June 9, 6:30 p.m.

Boosters,

The bands ended the year with an outstanding concert on Monday night.  Thanks to Kristy Baik for constructing boutonnieres for senior recognition.  Thanks to Melvin Cloud for preparing the evening's slide show.

Thanks to everyone that supported our Chipotle fundraiser.  Because of your support, the band will receive over $450 from the event.  

I am also forwarding the details for the end-of-year Awards Banquet.  It will be a pot luck.  Donations are assigned by last name.  Please note that no desserts are needed.  Remember to bring the appropriate serving utensils and ensure your name is on any dishes that you want returned.  Finally, please arrive about 15 minutes early to drop off your dish.

WHO: ALL high school Band, Orchestra, and Chorus members and their families

WHEN: Monday, June 9 at 6:30 pm

WHERE: Middle School Cafeteria

WHAT TO BRING:  

Last Names A-E: Drinks (TWO 2-liter bottles)

Lat Names F-O: Main Dishes

Last Names P-Z: Side Dishes

**Dessert will be provided} so please DO NOT BRING DESSERTS

HAWKS ROCK!     Pat Cloud  Humbly Serving Our Kids  Hawkbandbooster@aol.com  Cell 703-582-2380

 Band Calendar

June 2014

9          Music Dept. Awards -pot luck dinner, 6:30 p.m., Middle School cafeteria

17       Graduation, 4:30 pm, Wind Ensemble

August 2014

11-14     Night Rehearsals 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.

18-22     Band Rehearsals, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
               All marching Band Members!
22          Exhibition/Pot Luck Dinner, 6 p.m.
25-28     Night Rehearsals
26          Band Parent Coffee, 7 p.m.
28          Pot Luck dinner 

Hayfield Band Boosters (Message 50): Band Concert Monday, June 2

Boosters,

Reminder:  The final concert of the season will be held Monday, June 2, 7 p.m., Hayfield Auditorium.

Also, I'm looking for a volunteer to help organize the annual Tag Day fundraiser.  It will require a few hours of your time in late August/early September.  If you can help, please send me a note as soon as possible.

HAWKS ROCK!

 

Pat Cloud
Humbly Serving Our Kids
Hawkbandbooster@aol.com

Cell 703-582-2380

 

Links

Hayfield Band Booster Blog   http://hayfieldbandboosters.blogspot.com/

Hayfield Band Site   http://www.hayfieldbands.com/id1.html

Signup Genius  http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D49AEAD23A02-hssband2

 

Band Calendar

June 2014

2          Band Concert, 7:00 pm

5-6      Drum Major Auditions, during band classes

9          Music Dept. Awards -pot luck dessert

17       Graduation, 4:30 pm, Wind Ensemble

August 2014

11-14     Night Rehearsals 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.

18-22     Band Rehearsals, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
               All marching Band Members!
22          Exhibition/Pot Luck Dinner, 6 p.m.
25-28     Night Rehearsals
26          Band Parent Coffee, 7 p.m.
28          Pot Luck dinner 

Hayfield Band Boosters (Message 49): Chipotle Fundraiser, Tuesday, May 20

Boosters,

Thanks to those who attended the Band Booster Meeting on Thursday, May 15, 7 p.m.  Planning for the 2014-2015 school year is underway.  I will post a summary of the items discussed during the meeting in a later update.

Fundraiser Tuesday, May 20.  We are planning a final fundraiser for the year at Chipotle, Kingstowne, May 20, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. The address is 5955 Kingstowne Towne Center, Suite 160, Alexandria, VA.  Please spread the word so that we will have a good turnout. This is an opportunity to replenish our funds for expenses that will be incurred before Fall Tag Day fundraiser.   I am attaching a handout that can be printed and presented to the cashier as you place your order.  Alternatively, you can tell them verbally or show them the handout on your mobile device.  However, you must say that you are supporting the Hayfield Bands in order for us to get credit.  

Other Notes

Senior Recognition.  The final concert of the season is scheduled for June 2.  It is our tradition to collect 3 pictures of the Senior band members to display during the concert.  We'd like to get baby/child; tween/teen and senior photos if possible. Since we have only received pictures from one student, we are extending collection through May 21.  Please send your photos to me as soon as possible; the e-mail address is: Hawkbandbooster@aol.com.

Volunteer Opportunities.  We still need volunteers for the Year End Awards dinner and the Graduation Luncheon.  For the Graduation Luncheon, parents of Freshman/Sophomore/Junior students should volunteer, since parents with Senior students will be attending graduation festivities.  Please go to Signup Genius and let us know if you can help.

Transition Planning.   John Hishta, Vice President, and I will have Seniors for the 2014-2015 school year.  We need two volunteers to shadow us so that we can begin the transition during the Summer of 2014--you will assume the President/Vice President roles for 2015-16 school year.  Parents of rising Sophomores and Juniors, please consider taking on one of these roles.  If you have questions or would like to discuss the requirements of any of the positions, please send a note or call.   Lets ensure that we have an active booster organization to support the band program.

HAWKS ROCK!

 

Pat Cloud
Humbly Serving Our Kids
Hawkbandbooster@aol.com

Cell 703-582-2380

 

Links

Hayfield Band Booster Blog   http://hayfieldbandboosters.blogspot.com/

Hayfield Band Site   http://www.hayfieldbands.com/id1.html

Signup Genius  http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D49AEAD23A02-hssband2

 

Band Calendar

May 2014

5,7,8,12,14,19,21,28 Drum Major Clinics, Color Guard Clinics   2:15 pm-3:20 pm

7-23    Auditions for 2014-15 bands, during class periods

June 2014

2          Band Concert, 7:00 pm

5-6      Drum Major Auditions, during band classes

9          Music Dept. Awards -pot luck dessert

17       Graduation, 4:30 pm, Wind Ensemble

August 2014

11-14     Night Rehearsals 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.

18-22     Band Rehearsals, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
               All marching Band Members!
22          Exhibition/Pot Luck Dinner, 6 p.m.
25-28     Night Rehearsals
26          Band Parent Coffee, 7 p.m.
28          Pot Luck dinner 

Hayfield Band Boosters (Message 48): Booster Meeting, May 15, Band Room

Boosters,

High-fives to all of the volunteers who came out on April 30 and May 1 to support the Band's Spring Trip!   You searched the bags and loaded the busses in record time.  Thanks to Rafael Quezada, Kristy Baik, John Hishta, Renee Glasby, Rusty Booth, Michelle Booth, Norida Torriente, Janaia DeShields, Sonjo Jones, Mark Dalton and Melvin Cloud.  My apologies if I missed anyone.  We couldn't provide the exceptional support to the band program without your commitment.   

Please be sure to attend the Band Booster Meeting on Thursday, May 15, 7 p.m., in the Band Room.  We will briefly review the year's activities and discuss planning for the 2014-15 year.

Senior Recognition.  The final concert of the season is scheduled for June 2.  It is our tradition to collect 3 pictures of the Senior band members to display during the concert.  We'd like to get baby/child; tween/teen and senior photos if possible.  Since we have only received pictures from one student, we are extending collection through May 21.  Please send your photos to me as soon as possible; the e-mail address is: Hawkbandbooster@aol.com.

Other Notes

Final Fundraiser.  We are planning a final fundraiser for the year at Chipotle, Kingstowne, May 20, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.  The address is 5955 Kingstowne Towne Center, Suite 160, Alexandria, VA.  I encourage you to spread the word so that we will have a good turnout. This is an opportunity to replenish our funds for expenses that will be incurred before Fall Tag Day fundraiser.   I am attaching a handout that can be printed and presented to the cashier as you place your order.  Alternatively, you can tell them verbally or show them the handout on your mobile device.  However, you must say that you are supporting the Hayfield Bands in order for us to get credit.  

Volunteer Opportunities.  We still need volunteers for the Year End Awards dinner and the Graduation Luncheon.  For the Graduation Luncheon, parents of Freshman/Sophomore/Junior students should volunteer, since parents with Senior students will be attending graduation festivities.  Please go to Signup Genius and let us know if you can help.

Transition Planning.   We are still looking for a volunteer for the Band Booster Treasurer position.  Rafael Quezada has graciously agreed to take on the role of Treasurer for the 2014-15 School Year.   John (our Vice President) and I will have Seniors for the 2014-2015 school year.  We are still looking for volunteers to shadow us so that we can begin the transition during the Summer of 2014--you will assume the President/Vice President roles for 2015-16 school year.  Parents of rising Sophomores and Juniors, please consider taking on one of these roles.  If you have questions or would like to discuss the requirements of any of the positions, please send a note or call.   Lets ensure that we have an active booster organization to support the band program.

HAWKS ROCK!

 

Pat Cloud
Humbly Serving Our Kids
Hawkbandbooster@aol.com

Cell 703-582-2380

 

Links

Hayfield Band Booster Blog   http://hayfieldbandboosters.blogspot.com/

Hayfield Band Site   http://www.hayfieldbands.com/id1.html

Signup Genius  http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D49AEAD23A02-hssband2

 

Band Calendar

May 2014

5,7,8,12,14,19,21,28 Drum Major Clinics, Color Guard Clinics   2:15 pm-3:20 pm

7-23    Auditions for 2014-15 bands, during class periods

15        Band Booster Meeting 7 pm Band Room

June 2014

2          Band Concert, 7:00 pm

5-6      Drum Major Auditions, during band classes

9          Music Dept. Awards -pot luck dessert

17        Graduation, 4:30 pm, Wind Ensemble

Hayfield Band Boosters (Message 47): Parents Meeting April 30 for Spring Trip; Volunteers Needed

Boosters,

We desperately need volunteers to support the Upcoming Band trip.  Parents are needed on Wednesday, April 30, 6:30 p.m., to check the students bags for items that are not allowed.  Parents are also needed Thursday, May 1, 4:30 a.m. to do a final bag check and help to load the busses.   Please go to Signup Genius and let us know where you will help.    http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D49AEAD23A02-hssband2

Other Notes

ZIPS Fundraiser.  Thanks to Theresa Larsen for organizing our recent fundraiser at ZIPS Dry Cleaning, 6216 North Kings Highway, Alexandria VA.  It was an outstanding effort and raised over $500 for the band!  Thanks to all who supported the event by taking your items to ZIPS.  We really appreciate you! 

Senior Recognition.  The final concert of the season is scheduled for June 2.  It is our tradition to collect 3 pictures of the Senior band members to display during the concert.  We'd like to get baby/child; tween/teen and senior photos if possible.  We will be collecting pictures through May 16.  Please send your photos to me as soon as possible; the e-mail address is: Hawkbandbooster@aol.com.

Volunteer Opportunities.  We still need volunteers for the Year End Awards dinner and the Graduation Luncheon.  For the Graduation Luncheon, parents of Freshman/Sophomore/Junior students should volunteer, since parents with Senior students will be attending graduation festivities.  Please go to Signup Genius and let us know if you can help.

Transition Planning.   We are still looking for a volunteer for the Band Booster Treasurer position.  Ken Lichtman has graciously served for two years; his daughter will graduate this spring. We need someone to step up to assume this role.  Please send me a note as soon as possible.  Likewise, John (our Vice President) and I will have Seniors for the 2014-2015 school year.  We need volunteers to shadow us so that we can begin the transition during the Summer of 2014--you will assume the President/Vice President roles for 2015-16 school year.  If you have questions or would like to discuss the requirements of any of the positions, please send a note or call.   Lets ensure that we have an active booster organization to support the band program.

HAWKS ROCK!

 

Pat Cloud
Humbly Serving Our Kids
Hawkbandbooster@aol.com

Cell 703-582-2380

 

Links

Hayfield Band Booster Blog   http://hayfieldbandboosters.blogspot.com/

Hayfield Band Site   http://www.hayfieldbands.com/id1.html

Signup Genius  http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D49AEAD23A02-hssband2

 

Band Calendar

April 2014

23        Spring Trip rehearsal 6-8 pm

30        Spring Trip Meeting 6:30 pm

 

May 2014
1-4      Spring Trip

5,7,8,12,14,19,21,28 Drum Major Clinics, Color Guard Clinics   2:15 pm-3:20 pm

7-23    Auditions for 2014-15 bands, during class periods

15        Band Booster Meeting 7 pm Band Room

 

June 2014

2          Band Concert, 7:00 pm

5-6      Drum Major Auditions, during band classes

9          Music Dept. Awards -pot luck dessert

17        Graduation, 4:30 pm, Wind Ensemble