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Announcements For the Week of January 21, 2008
Symphonic Rehearsal
- Thursday, January 24 - arrive 7:15am, seated and ready to play at 7:30am
- Monday, January 28 - 7:15am
All-State Band
Congratulations to the 26 band students who were called back to audition for the all-state band. Best wishes for a great audition this Saturday in Lexinton, SC. Audition times are posted on the website and in the classroom.
Spring Fundraiser
The next (and last of the year) fundraiser will be starting on Thursday, January 24th. This year we will again be selling flowers and coupon books. The flowers will be from the same grower as last year and last year they were beautiful. There are several different varieties to choose from - for everyone from the experienced gardener to those with a "black thumb". The coupon book is the "Enjoy the City" coupon book. Each student will receive a book to use as a "demo". The demo can either be sold, purchased, or returned. The cost is $20. Please be sure to ask your child for the packet of information that they will receive on Thursday as there is a lot of important information included. All of the information that will be coming home can also be found on the website under fundraisers. The flower and coupon book sale ends on Tuesday, February 5th. This will be the last opportunity to earn funds for student accounts.
Community Service Project
The second community service project of the school year will be starting soon. Watch for information to come home and be posted on the website.
Box Tops and Campbell's labels
Don't forget to keep clipping those box tops and Campbell's labels.
For those who aren't aware, each box top is worth 10 cents to the band...in cash. When we send in box tops, we receive a check two times per year. Collecting box tops is an extremely easy way to get funding for the band...and it adds up quickly. For example, when I see a box top on a qualifying product that I have purchased, I simply cut it off of the product and toss it into a basket that I keep on my counter (you could keep one in your pantry, in a cabinet, etc). Then, every so often, I put a bunch into a baggie and send it into school. The band has "box tops moms" that trim and count the box tops and put them together to be mailed in. If every band student sent in only 40 box tops per year, the band would make over $1,000 just like that. Please watch for a list of participating products to be posted on the band website.
The Campbell's labels are similar except that instead of cash, they are worth school equipment based on the number of labels collected. But again, a simple way to benefit the school.
Practice Charts
Practice charts continue to be due each week. There is still a rather large number of students who are not turning in practice charts. These are a part of your child's band grade! If you child is not practicing as they should, please encourage them to in order to earn a better grade in the class. But more importantly, to stay on track in band class so that our band can continue to be the best middle school band in the state....leading up the best high school band in the state. If your child is practicing, it is important to follow through and turn in the practice chart.
Have a great week!
Gwen
president@cariobands.org