Sunday, November 10, 2013

Hayfield Band Boosters (Message 35): Marching Band Awards, November 14

Greetings Boosters,
 
The Hawks had another fantastic Friday night and are now headed to the playoffs!   More information will be coming on our playoff schedule as it is available.  Thanks to Melvin Cloud and Rafael Quezada for chaperoning and travelling with the band to Edison.
 
This Week's Activities
 
Fruit Sale.  The Fruit Sale has closed.  Orders were due on 5 November.  Please ensure that you turn in the orders and money no later than Tuesday, November 12, to have them honored.
 
November Restaurant Night.  Our next fundraiser will be at Firehouse Subs, Kingstowne, on Wednesday, November 13.  Firehouse Subs will return 20% of the total sales attributed to the Hayfield Band.   Please remember to let them know that you are supporting Hayfield Bands!
 
Marching Band Awards Night.  Awards Night is scheduled for November 14 at 6:00 p.m.  Dishes will be assigned by last name as follows: 
 
    A-E     Desserts
    F-N     Entrees
    O-Z     Side Dishes
 
Please ensure your name is on a container that must be returned.  Also, if possible, please bring the appropriate serving utensils for your dishes.  Dishes should be dropped off at 5:45 p.m.  We are still looking for volunteers to assist with setup, serving, and clean-up for the dinner.
 
Other Notes
  
Spring Trip.  The Spring Trip is planned for May 1-3.  This year the band will be traveling to New York, New York. The purpose of the trip is to perform and participate in an informal workshop with highly skilled clinicians at a leading national university.  The trip includes bus transportation, two nights lodging, clinicians' honoraria, two breakfasts, one lunch, three dinners, a ticket to a major Broadway performance, and admission to New York attractions.  Students will need to bring money for one breakfast, two lunches, and leisurely shopping.  The cost is $600 and will be divided into 5 payments of $120.00.  Payment #3 is due on January 10.  The remaining payment schedule follows:  Payment 4 is due by February 7; and Payment 5 is due by March 7. 
 
Checks should be made payable to Hayfield Secondary School.  Payment 5 may be adjusted using any credit in a student's fundraising account (from Tag Day participation or fruit sales).  There are also chaperone opportunities for the trip.  Chaperone costs are the same as the student cost; payments are due on the same schedule.
 
Become a Band Patron.  You can support the band program with a Band Booster membership.  Annual membership is $10 per person or $20 per family.  For a donation of $30 or more, you will be designated a patron and recognized on the concert programs.  Your contributions help to defray the costs of music, uniforms and instruments.  All donations are tax deductible.  The form is available on the band web site http://hayfieldbands.com/id72.html.  If you are interested, please place your completed form and your contribution in the Band Booster box that is located in the Band Room.
 
If you have questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me at Hawkbandbooster@aol.com.  
 
HAWKS ROCK!
 
Pat Cloud
Humbly Serving Our Kids
Hawkbandbooster@aol.com

Cell 703-582-2380
 
Links
Hayfield Band Booster Blog   http://hayfieldbandboosters.blogspot.com/
 
Band Calendar
              
November 2013
12         Deadline to submit Fruit Sales
13        Restaurant Night, Firehouse Subs, Kingstowne
14         MARCHING BAND AWARDS - 6:00 pm
15,22,29  Football playoffs
 
December 2013
5          Fruit Delivery & Pick-up
7          All District Band Auditions 
            West Potomac High School
12         HIGH SCHOOL BAND CONCERT - 7 pm
13         Tiny Tots Concert (Wind Ensemble) 9:30 am

Wednesday, November 6, 2013

Hayfield Band Boosters (Message 34): URGENT: Need 2 Volunteers for Away Game--Edison, Friday, November 8

Boosters,
 
We will be playing Edison on Friday Night.  We are still looking for 2 chaperones to accompany the band to Edison.  You will need to report to the school at 6:00 p.m. Friday night, November 8, to ride with the band to Edison. 
 
Please go to Signup Genius http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D49AEAD23A02-hssband2 and let us know if you will help. 
  
HAWKS ROCK!
 
Pat Cloud
Humbly Serving Our Kids
Hawkbandbooster@aol.com

Cell 703-582-2380
 
Links
Hayfield Band Booster Blog   http://hayfieldbandboosters.blogspot.com/
 

Fwd: Hayfield Band Boosters (Message 33): URGENT: Fittings for Concert Dresses, Thursday, November 7

All,
 
Dottie Andrews will be available to measure the girls for their concert band dresses tomorrow. She will be in the band room on Thursday, November 7, during band class to take the measurements.  If your daughter already owns a dress, please have her try it on to ensure it still fits.  If it does not, she should be measured during the designated periods when Dottie is in the band room.
 
Please send your check on tomorrow, November 7, for $65 payable to Hayfield Band Boosters and we will order the dresses in one shipment. This will be the last opportunity to order the dresses to ensure they are shipped prior to concert in December.
 
HAWKS ROCK!
 
Pat Cloud
Humbly Serving Our Kids
Hawkbandbooster@aol.com

Cell 703-582-2380
 
Links
Hayfield Band Booster Blog   http://hayfieldbandboosters.blogspot.com/

Sunday, November 3, 2013

Fwd: Hayfield Band Boosters (Message 32): CORRECTION: Away Game at Edison, November 8

Boosters,
 
Please note the date for the Edison Game is Friday night, November 8.
-----Original Message-----
From: Hawk Band Boosters <hawkbandbooster@aol.com>
Sent: Sun, Nov 3, 2013 12:11 pm
Subject: Hayfield Band Boosters (Message 31): Away Game at Edison, November 8
 
Greetings Boosters,
 
The Hawks had a fantastic Friday night!   The football team kept it exciting down to the last 30 seconds.  The Band was awesome on the field and in the stands.  Finally, we had a chance to congratulate our Seniors as they completed their last home game.  The 2013-14 Seniors are:  Tanner Beck, Rebecca Booth, Dashaunte Dye, Staisha Glenn, Ben Hardy, Dylan John, Daniel Kingsley, Caroline Lear, Elissa Lichtman, Allison Loyola, Joyceanne Paxton,  Ricardo Quintanilla Rodriguez, Stephen Redmon, Greg Rocha, Sonia Romero, Melissa Schmidt, Virginia Shih, Manna Tadelle, and Mahogany Williams.
 
I'd like to thank all of the Boosters who supported us Friday night.   We could not do it without your continued support.
Boutonnieres:  Kristy Baik
Snacks and Water:  Liz Brent, Eva Romero, Emily Comsti, Theresa Larsen, Nava Ezra, and Catherine Kingsley
Uniforms:  Patrick Cloud, Eva Romero, Julie Do, Emily Comsti, and Theresa Larsen
Pizza Setup and Cleanup:  Emily Comsti, Eva Romero, Mike Sutton and Yvette Sutton
Equipment Movement:  Michael Adams, John Hishta, Michelle Paxton, Rafael Quezada, Melvin Cloud, Patrick Cloud, Julie Do, and Mark Dalton 
This Week's Activities
 
Away Game.  We will be playing Edison on Friday Night.  The students will practice after school as usual.  They will be dismissed to go home and will return to the school at 6:00 p.m. to depart for the game.  We will need 2 chaperones to accompany the band to Edison.  Please go to Signup Genius http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D49AEAD23A02-hssband2 and let us know if you will help. 
 
Fruit Sale.  The Fruit Sale is coming to a close!  Orders were due on 1 November.  However, I understand that many did not make that date.  Sales will continue through November 5.  Please have your student turn in the order forms and payment on November 6.  Online orders will remain open through October 8.  So please send the link https://www.floridaindianrivergroves.com/orderFundraising_pre11.asp?OrgId=593029 to those that still want to order.  Note:  The online site offers a wider variety of fruit and treat combinations.  Additionally, when selecting home delivery, the buyer can elect to have the fruit delivered as soon as possible, pre-Thanksgiving or pre-Christmas.   I have used the home delivery option to send fruit to friends and family and it works great.  If you have questions about the fruit sale, please don't hesitate to send us a note.
 
Other Notes
 
Marching Band Awards Night.   Awards Night is scheduled for November 14 at 6:00 p.m.   It will be pot luck dinner.  Entrees, side dishes and desserts will be assigned by last name.  I will send out additional detail as plans are finalized. 
 
November Restaurant Night.  Our next fundraiser will be at Firehouse Subs, Kingstowne, on Wednesday, November 13.  Firehouse Subs will return 20% of the total sales attributed to the Hayfield Band.  
 
Send photos.   I need band photos for a slide show that will be shown at the Marching Band Awards Dinner in November.  If you have photos from any of the games, please share them with us.  Please send them to Hawkbandbooster@aol.com.
 
Boys concert uniform.  The concert season begins in December and there have been questions about the uniform requirement for boys.  Boys require a black tuxedo with black cummerbund, white shirt, and bowtie. You can get them at JC Penny's, The Men's Wearhouse, or online. We have received feedback that the Formal Fashions Inc website https://www.formalfashionsinc.com/index2.php has been used successfully. This site offers a $92.50 package that includes the tuxedo, shirt, cummerbund and bowtie (select Value Packages under the menswear tab).
  
Spring Trip.  The Spring Trip is planned for May 1-3.  This year the band will be traveling to New York, New York. The purpose of the trip is to perform and participate in an informal workshop with highly skilled clinicians at a leading national university.  The trip includes bus transportation, two nights lodging, clinicians' honoraria, two breakfasts, one lunch, three dinners, a ticket to a major Broadway performance, and admission to New York attractions.  Students will need to bring money for one breakfast, two lunches, and leisurely shopping.  The cost is $600 and will be divided into 5 payments of $120.00.  Payment #2 was due on November 1.  The remaining payment schedule follows:  Payment 3 is due by January 10; Payment 4 is due by February 7; and Payment 5 is due by March 7. 
 
Checks should be made payable to Hayfield Secondary School.  Payment 5 may be adjusted using any credit in a student's fundraising account (from Tag Day participation or fruit sales).  There are also chaperone opportunities for the trip.  Chaperone costs are the same as the student cost; payments are due on the same schedule.
 
Become a Band Patron.  You can support the band program with a Band Booster membership.  Annual membership is $10 per person or $20 per family.  For a donation of $30 or more, you will be designated a patron and recognized on the concert programs.  Your contributions help to defray the costs of music, uniforms and instruments.  All donations are tax deductible.  The form is available on the band web site http://hayfieldbands.com/id72.html.  If you are interested, please place your completed form and your contribution in the Band Booster box that is located in the Band Room.
 
If you have questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me at Hawkbandbooster@aol.com.  
 
HAWKS ROCK!
 
Pat Cloud
Humbly Serving Our Kids
Hawkbandbooster@aol.com

Cell 703-582-2380
 
Links
Hayfield Band Booster Blog   http://hayfieldbandboosters.blogspot.com/
 
Band Calendar
              
November 2013
8          AWAY GAME @ Edison
14         MARCHING BAND AWARDS - 6:00 pm
15,22,29  Football playoffs
 
December 2013
5          Fruit Delivery & Pick-up
7          All District Band Auditions 
            West Potomac High School
12         HIGH SCHOOL BAND CONCERT - 7 pm
13         Tiny Tots Concert (Wind Ensemble) 9:30 am

Hayfield Band Boosters (Message 31): Away Game at Edison, November 6

Greetings Boosters,
 
The Hawks had a fantastic Friday night!   The football team kept it exciting down to the last 30 seconds.  The Band was awesome on the field and in the stands.  Finally, we had a chance to congratulate our Seniors as they completed their last home game.  The 2013-14 Seniors are:  Tanner Beck, Rebecca Booth, Dashaunte Dye, Staisha Glenn, Ben Hardy, Dylan John, Daniel Kingsley, Caroline Lear, Elissa Lichtman, Allison Loyola, Joyceanne Paxton,  Ricardo Quintanilla Rodriguez, Stephen Redmon, Greg Rocha, Sonia Romero, Melissa Schmidt, Virginia Shih, Manna Tadelle, and Mahogany Williams.
 
I'd like to thank all of the Boosters who supported us Friday night.   We could not do it without your continued support.
Boutonnieres:  Kristy Baik
Snacks and Water:  Liz Brent, Eva Romero, Emily Comsti, Theresa Larsen, Nava Ezra, and Catherine Kingsley
Uniforms:  Patrick Cloud, Eva Romero, Julie Do, Emily Comsti, and Theresa Larsen
Pizza Setup and Cleanup:  Emily Comsti, Eva Romero, Mike Sutton and Yvette Sutton
Equipment Movement:  Michael Adams, John Hishta, Michelle Paxton, Rafael Quezada, Melvin Cloud, Patrick Cloud, Julie Do, and Mark Dalton 
This Week's Activities
 
Away Game.  We will be playing Edison on Friday Night.  The students will practice after school as usual.  They will be dismissed to go home and will return to the school at 6:00 p.m. to depart for the game.  We will need 2 chaperones to accompany the band to Edison.  Please go to Signup Genius http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D49AEAD23A02-hssband2 and let us know if you will help. 
 
Fruit Sale.  The Fruit Sale is coming to a close!  Orders were due on 1 November.  However, I understand that many did not make that date.  Sales will continue through November 5.  Please have your student turn in the order forms and payment on November 6.  Online orders will remain open through October 8.  So please send the link https://www.floridaindianrivergroves.com/orderFundraising_pre11.asp?OrgId=593029 to those that still want to order.  Note:  The online site offers a wider variety of fruit and treat combinations.  Additionally, when selecting home delivery, the buyer can elect to have the fruit delivered as soon as possible, pre-Thanksgiving or pre-Christmas.   I have used the home delivery option to send fruit to friends and family and it works great.  If you have questions about the fruit sale, please don't hesitate to send us a note.
 
Other Notes
 
Marching Band Awards Night.   Awards Night is scheduled for November 14 at 6:00 p.m.   It will be pot luck dinner.  Entrees, side dishes and desserts will be assigned by last name.  I will send out additional detail as plans are finalized. 
 
November Restaurant Night.  Our next fundraiser will be at Firehouse Subs, Kingstowne, on Wednesday, November 13.  Firehouse Subs will return 20% of the total sales attributed to the Hayfield Band.  
 
Send photos.   I need band photos for a slide show that will be shown at the Marching Band Awards Dinner in November.  If you have photos from any of the games, please share them with us.  Please send them to Hawkbandbooster@aol.com.
 
Boys concert uniform.  The concert season begins in December and there have been questions about the uniform requirement for boys.  Boys require a black tuxedo with black cummerbund, white shirt, and bowtie. You can get them at JC Penny's, The Men's Wearhouse, or online. We have received feedback that the Formal Fashions Inc website https://www.formalfashionsinc.com/index2.php has been used successfully. This site offers a $92.50 package that includes the tuxedo, shirt, cummerbund and bowtie (select Value Packages under the menswear tab).
  
Spring Trip.  The Spring Trip is planned for May 1-3.  This year the band will be traveling to New York, New York. The purpose of the trip is to perform and participate in an informal workshop with highly skilled clinicians at a leading national university.  The trip includes bus transportation, two nights lodging, clinicians' honoraria, two breakfasts, one lunch, three dinners, a ticket to a major Broadway performance, and admission to New York attractions.  Students will need to bring money for one breakfast, two lunches, and leisurely shopping.  The cost is $600 and will be divided into 5 payments of $120.00.  Payment #2 was due on November 1.  The remaining payment schedule follows:  Payment 3 is due by January 10; Payment 4 is due by February 7; and Payment 5 is due by March 7. 
 
Checks should be made payable to Hayfield Secondary School.  Payment 5 may be adjusted using any credit in a student's fundraising account (from Tag Day participation or fruit sales).  There are also chaperone opportunities for the trip.  Chaperone costs are the same as the student cost; payments are due on the same schedule.
 
Become a Band Patron.  You can support the band program with a Band Booster membership.  Annual membership is $10 per person or $20 per family.  For a donation of $30 or more, you will be designated a patron and recognized on the concert programs.  Your contributions help to defray the costs of music, uniforms and instruments.  All donations are tax deductible.  The form is available on the band web site http://hayfieldbands.com/id72.html.  If you are interested, please place your completed form and your contribution in the Band Booster box that is located in the Band Room.
 
If you have questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me at Hawkbandbooster@aol.com.  
 
HAWKS ROCK!
 
Pat Cloud
Humbly Serving Our Kids
Hawkbandbooster@aol.com

Cell 703-582-2380
 
Links
Hayfield Band Booster Blog   http://hayfieldbandboosters.blogspot.com/
 
Band Calendar
              
November 2013
8          AWAY GAME @ Edison
14         MARCHING BAND AWARDS - 6:00 pm
15,22,29  Football playoffs
 
December 2013
5          Fruit Delivery & Pick-up
7          All District Band Auditions 
            West Potomac High School
12         HIGH SCHOOL BAND CONCERT - 7 pm
13         Tiny Tots Concert (Wind Ensemble) 9:30 am

Monday, October 28, 2013

Hayfield Band Boosters (Message 30): Fittings for Concert Dresses, Friday, November 1

Dottie Andrews has agreed to measure the girls for their concert band dresses. She will be in the band room on Friday, November 1 during band class to take the measurements.  If your daughter already owns a dress, please have her try it on to ensure it still fits.  If it does not, she should be measured during the designated periods when Dottie is in the band room.
 
Please send your check on Friday, November 1, for $65 payable to Hayfield Band Boosters and we will order the dresses in one shipment. Ordering now will ensure that the dresses arrive prior to concert in December.
 
HAWKS ROCK!
 
Pat Cloud
Humbly Serving Our Kids
Hawkbandbooster@aol.com

Cell 703-582-2380
 
Links
Hayfield Band Booster Blog   http://hayfieldbandboosters.blogspot.com/

Sunday, October 27, 2013

Hayfield Band Boosters (Message 29): Home Football Game Against Falls Church; Senior Night, November 1

Greetings Boosters,
 
Many thanks to all who supported the band on Friday night.  Following are a few of the ways you helped:  
 
    Snacks and Water:  Liz Brent, Kelley John, Ben and Janaia DeShields, Eva Romero, Carol Citron, Emily Comsti, Seema Poputya
    Uniforms:  Patrick Cloud, Eva Romero, Julie Do, Emily Comsti
    Pizza Setup and Cleanup:  Emily Comsti, Janaia DeShields and Carol Citron
    Equipment Movement:  Michael Adams, John Hishta, Melvin Cloud, Patrick Cloud, Julie Do, and Mark Dalton
  
This Week's Activities
 
Home Game.  We will be playing Falls Church on Friday Night.  The students will practice after school and pizza will be served at 5:00 p.m.  Friday night is also Senior Recognition night.  The Band Boosters will present boutonnieres to our 16 graduating Seniors.  
 
There are many volunteer needs for Friday.  Please go to Signup Genius http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D49AEAD23A02-hssband2 and let us know where you will help. 
 
Fruit Sale.  The Fruit Sale is underway!  Students are selling delicious fresh Florida navel oranges and red grapefruit through November 1.   The fruit is picked and shipped within 48 hours of delivery to our school, and is the best that Florida has to offer.   The fruit will be delivered in early December. 
 
Encourage your student to ask everyone they know – family, friends, neighbors, teachers, former band families, etc. – if they would like to buy fruit. You can even ask your coworkers. You'll be surprised how many people really look forward to our fruit sale each year. Some will buy it to help the band, others will buy it because they like your kid, and many will buy it just because they really enjoy the fruit! 
 
Also consider sharing our online site with friends, relatives, acquaintances who may be outside the local delivery area.  Just send them the following link https://www.floridaindianrivergroves.com/orderFundraising_pre11.asp?OrgId=593029 and let the shopping begin.   Take a look at the option to have fruit delivered to the buyer's door.  This option offers a wider variety of fruit and treat combinations.  Additionally, when selecting home delivery, the buyer can elect to have the fruit delivered as soon as possible, pre-Thanksgiving or pre-Christmas.   I have used the home delivery option to send fruit to friends and family and it works great.  If you have questions about the fruit sale, please don't hesitate to send us a note.
 
Remember:  Students earn money in the form of credits to their Spring Trip accounts for each box of fruit sold. 
 
Other Notes
 
Boys concert uniform.  The concert season begins in December and there have been questions about the uniform requirement for boys.  Boys require a black tuxedo with black cummerbund, white shirt, and bowtie. You can get them at JC Penny's, The Men's Wearhouse, or online. We have received feedback that the Formal Fashions Inc website https://www.formalfashionsinc.com/index2.php has been used successfully. This site offers a $92.50 package that includes the tuxedo, shirt, cummerbund and bowtie (select Value Packages under the menswear tab).
 
November Restaurant Night.  Our next fundraiser will be at Firehouse Subs, Kingstowne, on Wednesday, November 13Firehouse Subs will return 20% of the total sales attributed to the Hayfield Band.  
 
Send photos.   I need band photos for a slide show that will be shown at the Marching Band Awards Dinner in November.  If you have photos from any of the games, please share them with us.  Please send them to Hawkbandbooster@aol.com.
 
Spring Trip.  The Spring Trip is planned for May 1-3.  This year the band will be traveling to New York, New York. The purpose of the trip is to perform and participate in an informal workshop with highly skilled clinicians at a leading national university.  The trip includes bus transportation, two nights lodging, clinicians' honoraria, two breakfasts, one lunch, three dinners, a ticket to a major Broadway performance, and admission to New York attractions.  Students will need to bring money for one breakfast, two lunches, and leisurely shopping.  The cost is $600 and will be divided into 5 payments of $120.00.  Payment #2 is due by November 1.  The remaining payment schedule follows:  Payment 3 is due by January 10; Payment 4 is due by February 7; and Payment 5 is due by March 7. 
 
Checks should be made payable to Hayfield Secondary School.  Payment 5 may be adjusted using any credit in a student's fundraising account (from Tag Day participation or fruit sales).  There are also chaperone opportunities for the trip.  Chaperone costs are the same as the student cost; payments are due on the same schedule.
 
Volunteers Needed.  The Band Boosters run on volunteer power.  There are many needs throughout the year, particularly during football season.  Distributing uniforms, helping with pizza dinners, moving equipment, donating water and snacks, etc. are a few of the many needs.  Please pitch in so that we spread the workload.  Plus, your kids will get a kick out of seeing Mom and Dad!  We use Signup Genius to organize volunteers.   If you haven't volunteered this season, I encourage you to go to our Signup Genius site http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D49AEAD23A02-hssband2 and let us know where you will help. 
 
Become a Band Patron.  You can support the band program with a Band Booster membership.  Annual membership is $10 per person or $20 per family.  For a donation of $30 or more, you will be designated a patron and recognized on the concert programs.  Your contributions help to defray the costs of music, uniforms and instruments.  All donations are tax deductible.  The form is available on the band web site http://hayfieldbands.com/id72.html.  If you are interested, please place your completed form and your contribution in the Band Booster box that is located in the Band Room.
 
If you have questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me at Hawkbandbooster@aol.com.  
 
HAWKS ROCK!
 
Pat Cloud
Humbly Serving Our Kids
Hawkbandbooster@aol.com

Cell 703-582-2380
 
Links
Hayfield Band Booster Blog   http://hayfieldbandboosters.blogspot.com/
 
Band Calendar
              
October 2013
31         Make Senior boutonnieres
  
November 2013
1          HOME FOOTBALL GAME--SENIOR GAME --  Falls Church
            Rehearsal at 3 pm, dinner and dress 5 pm
8          AWAY GAME @ Edison
14         MARCHING BAND AWARDS - 6:00 pm
15,22,29  Football playoffs
 
December 2013
5          Fruit Delivery & Pick-up
7          All District Band Auditions 
            West Potomac High School
12         HIGH SCHOOL BAND CONCERT - 7 pm
13         Tiny Tots Concert (Wind Ensemble) 9:30 am