Fwd: BAND/STRINGS UPDATE #5

If anyone is interested in doing this at Hayfield, please let me know . . .

Lorraine

 

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From: Margi and Bill Flynn <my4flynns@verizon.net>
Date: Mon, Nov 23, 2009 at 3:51 PM
Subject: BAND/STRINGS UPDATE #5

(11/23/09)  From Beth Reed.

PLEASE DISSEMINATE TO YOUR PARENTS

Dear Students and Parents:

 
At Lake Braddock Secondary, on Wednesday, December 2, we want to invite all students and parents to join in the efforts to help save Strings and Band in the elementary schools. Students showing their concern makes a huge impact on the county board of supervisors. They need to visually see that our community cares about these programs. 

What you can do:

1) Meet OUTSIDE Lake Braddock Secondary at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, December 2nd @ Door 14
2) Dress warmly but if you have Band or Orchestra Spiritwear or a concert uniform please wear it. 
3) Bring an appropriate poster or sign. Possible thoughts for signs:
           "It begins with me!"  (If elementary student.)

           "Save Strings and Band!"

           "Save the music!"
           "Don't let the music be silenced!"
           "Face the music... don't cut band and strings!"
           "I started Orchestra/Band at __________ (insert local elementary school) in ___ grade.  Look at me now!"
           "I Heart (actual heart) band or strings!"

           "Product of: [Elementary School Name]"  (Example:  Product of: WHITE OAKS BAND)

4) Bring empty instrument cases for effect. 
      
We want to be a respectful crowd so the signs are better than yelling or screaming. 
We ask that this be a silent demonstration!

The event should be over by 7:15 pm. Thanks for all you to support music and the arts; may our voices be heard on December 2nd. 
If you have any questions or concerns please contact Lorac Lawton at: lawton1989@verizon.net

Margi Flynn

703-866-4893

IF YOU ARE PLANNING TO ATTEND ONE OF THE OTHER COMMUNITY DIALOG LOCATIONS (HAYFIELD OR HERNDON), PLEASE FEEL FREE TO ORGANIZE A STUDENT DEMONSTRATION, THERE.  LET ME KNOW THE DETAILS, AND I WILL FORWARD TO MY LIST.  --Margi

HSS Band 2009-10.40 Game tonight at Lee; MB students report 6pm; game 7:30p

Hi Band Boosters,
Just a reminder of the football game tonight at Lee (against Lee) at 7:30pm. Marching Band students should report at 6pm at Hayfield. No uniforms; umbrellas optional this time -- it actually looks like we have a forecast of NICE WEATHER! Bring snack money (and/or your own snack).
If any adults are interested in volunteering as a bus chaperone, please show up at 6pm with your student.

Wear orange and Go Hawks!

Humbly serving our kids,
Lorraine Monaco
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Fwd: BAND/STRINGS UPDATE #4

 

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From: Margi and Bill Flynn <my4flynns@verizon.net>
Date: Tue, Nov 17, 2009 at 9:51 AM
Subject: BAND/STRINGS UPDATE #4

11/17/09  (from Denny Stokes)

PLEASE DISSEMINATE TO YOUR PARENTS

Greetings, and thanks for your generous offer to participate in the FACE campaign to preserve music education in our elementary schools.  As the parents, participants and benefactors of this outstanding program, your voice is the most important in what will become a "sea of sound" during the coming budget process.  The collective will of parents and families, properly articulated and overwhelmingly presented, cannot be thwarted in the long run.  Having said that, I would be less than honest if I did not characterize the issue we face as the most serious challenge to music education in Fairfax county in the last 33+ years.

Some general thoughts:

• Check in often at the FACE Website:  http://faceadvocacy.org/
• Expect a certain amount of mixed information, even confusion, as the organization of this effort develops.  LOTS of talented people are bringing assets to the process, all with the best intentions.
• If you, and/or students attended any of the board meetings at libraries on Saturday, thanks for your positive support.  We have received feedback that your presence has impact. There are several such meetings scheduled for December 2, listed on the County website.  WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED THAT LARGE NUMBERS OF STUDENTS IN UNIFORM, WILL HAVE A SIGNIFICANT IMPACT.
  
• Familiarize yourself with the names of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, and the Fairfax County School Board.  
• Familiarize yourself with the process, as outlined on the FCPS website, for signing up as a speaker.  This information can also be found on the FACE site.
  
• Tell your kids to go practice (well, of course!).
  

It's time for us to get together.  You are invited to join us on December 7 at KING KINGS LUTHERAN CHURCH, 4025 Kings Way - Fairfax, VA  22033 (very near the intersection of US Rt. 50 and Fairfax County Parkway), 7:30 pm.  At this meeting, we will:

• conduct a general overview of the process, history, and anticipated flow of events in the coming weeks and months
• review some common goals, understandings and "talking points"
• identify "to do" items for parent organizations at the school level  
  
• establish a "steering committee" to facilitate future gatherings
  
• Seek specific volunteers for selected tasks
  

One of my most common instructions to students during my tenure in FCPS was "You can have whatever you want, if you are willing to work for it, and sometimes, fight for it."  So it is with us. This will require our best efforts and unyielding tenacity...not a project for the faint of heart!  So, let's roll up our sleeves and take charge of this issue!
  
Looking forward to seeing you on the 7th.

-- 
Denny Stokes,
"Temporary Chair"
FACE Boosters

 

correct link to blog

Here's the correct link to the poll on the booster blog  (Sorry for typo in ealier email!!!!)

Blog:  www.hayfieldbandboosters.blogspot.com

 

 

HSS Band 2009-10.39 Schedule: Jazz band, drumline, football game

Hi Band Boosters!
Here's the schedule posted on the band web site:

Nov 17, Tuesday: Jazz band 2:30-3:30; Drumline 3:30-5:30p
Nov 19, Thursday: Jazz band 2:30-3:30; Drumline 3:30-5:30p
Nov 20, Friday, Away Football Game at Lee: MB Report to Hayfield at 6pm, no uniform, warm clothes, possibly rain gear, money and/or snacks, return about 10:30 pm (just like last Friday)

If the football team wins this Friday, there's a possibility that there's a game next Friday (the day after Thanksgiving). Please go to the band booster blog at http://www.hayfieldbandboosters.blogspost.com/ and reply to the poll there: would your marching band student be available to perform at a game that Friday evening?

Coming up:
Next week: Jazz and drumline afterschool Tuesday; no rehearsals on Thursday (Thanksgiving!)
Winter concert on Thursday, December 10 ~ get thsoe tuxes and dresses ready for showtime!

Humbly serving our kids,
Lorraine Monaco
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there will be food concessions sold at game tonight

band students can bring snack money to the game (and/or their own snack and drink)


Humbly serving our kids,
Lorraine Monaco
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HSS Band 2009-10.38 Game moved to Lee High School at 7:30pm

Hi Band Boosters,
Latest News: game time tonight is at 7:3pm at Lee HIgh School

Band students report to Hayfield at 6pm
Buses will drive to Lee High School -- two or three chaperones are needed (let me and Mr. Burke know)
No uniforms
Wear your warmest clothing and rain gear,
(Bring something dry to sit on?!?)


I'm trying to confirm that there will be concessions for sale; if so students can bring snack money.

GO HAWKS!!!!!

(hmmm . . .. should we change our mascot to the Hayfield Sharks or Barracudas or some other water creature?!)


Humbly serving our kids,
Lorraine Monaco
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