Week 3 vs. North at Home

All, 

Thank you for a great week last week and being extremely flexible with the heat.  We ended up taking advantage of the time by making some huge gains on our 4th movement.  (only 1 short movement to go after the 4th)  Our goals this week are to get the band off the metronome for the game and learn drill up to the mid point of song 4.  

Today's FYI will cover 
- practice schedule
- uniform protocol change
- Friday timeline 
- Fees
- 3rd Quarter Food for this game only
- Parent volunteers. 

Practice Schedule
I have run into some conflicts with our schedule in the new stadium on Monday nights.  In July I was told there was only one Monday night conflict in the new stadium and that was it.  Fast forward to the start of school and we haven't been able to keep that schedule going...  With the uncertainty going week to week, I need to adjust for earlier sunsets on Mondays.  If we do get field time I will announce that change on Monday during school. 

After this week, practices will move up on Monday nights by 30 minutes.  We will start at 5:30 and end at 8:30.  There will be one additional time change later in the season.  I will adjust the rehearsal time back 30 minutes one more time later this season.  

Uniforms for Friday

We will wear our full Friday night uniforms for the North game.  Uniform inspections went fairly well week 1.  Here is a list of items to address in order to pass your uniform inspections. 

Please make sure your student is passing uniform inspections by:
- wearing clean white marching shoes
- clean, long black socks
- show shirt under the uniform
- hair up and in the hat (when the hat is on)
- neutral nail colors, ear rings/piercings and headbands (if you need a headband)
- clean white gloves (when required) 

Friday Night Timeline
3:10 - Dress rehearsal on turf field
4:10 - Dismiss.  Leave sound EQ and front ensemble on the field by the band stands.
5:00 - Band room opens 
5:45 - Report to flag poles in uniform 
6:00 - Warm-up and pep session. 
6:35 - Parade from Flag poles to (NEW) Tiger Stadium
6:50 - Pregame
7:00 - Kick-off

Pay to Participate Fee
As a reminder, this is a SCHOOL FEE from the district and not a booster fee.  The district's policy on unpaid district fees can result in your child not participating in marching band.  

I fully anticipate the district to enforce this policy this week.  Please make sure you are current on all school fees.  Especially the band PTP.

If you are experiencing financial hardship you may apply for payment plan options with the Athletic Office.  Feel free to email me with any questions regarding this matter.  

3rd Quarter Food
Due to the numbers expected for this game we will be serving pizza to both bands during the 3rd quarter of the game.  This is provided by the boosters. Kids will receive 2 slices of pizza and as much water as they need.  Sometimes the clubs include a cookie or snack, we will just have to wait and see!  If your child has a dietary concern and pizza needs to be substituted please contact myself or Mrs. Haverfield ASAP for planing purposes. 


Parent Volunteers for Friday
​Chris Mirakian
Jennifer Dryer 
Emily Haverfield 
Ronnie Winters
Theresa Garee
Joy Shaw
Barb Gilbert
Brittany Taylor 
Lisa Mezquita
Natalie Matney