ADULT ASSISTANCE AT BAND CAMP NEEDED

Attention Parents & Boosters: Ms Rachelle Giovingo has asked that I post the need for adult assistance at band camp. The heat was especially brutal for our kids today and with longer days the rest of camp it proves to be just has hard for them. If you can assist Ms Rachelle & Ms Dina AT ALL this week & next with passing out water & rendering aide to those students who need assistance PLEASE DO!! Even if only a few hours of your time, it is essential to making band camp a success for the whole program! When students are off the field it leaves gaps - we need our kids able to do their part and that means we need to do OURS! Thank You!

POLO SHIRT ORDER DEADLINE & FEMALE POLOS AVAILABLE

ATTENTION PARENTS & STUDENTS:

If you need to purchase a polo shirt, and have not already submitted a form, this MUST be done NO LATER than Friday, July 26th in order to pay the current price. NO EXCEPTIONS - If your order is received after Friday, you MUST pay an additional piece price that will be determined by the embroidery shop. Current price:

$20 per shirt
$25 per shirt if you want your name on it

For those who have asked, a female cut shirt IS available. The shirt is the same shirt that the Color Guard currently wears which is a Sports Tek Collared V-Neck in Green & White. We will have the same BAND logo placed on it as the traditional cut shirts. THIS OPTION IS NOT AVAILABLE TO STUDENTS - PARENTS ONLY!! 

 

These shirts are more of a fitted shirt & RUN SMALL. It is highly recommened that you order up at least one size depending on your comfort level for clingyness. If you are interested in getting the female shirt please indicate on the order form that you want FEMALE CUT. The cost for the female cut polos are:

 

$30 S-2XL

$33 3XL

 

Please review the list below - If your name (child's name) does not appear on the list, I do not have an order for you. The # indicates how many polos I have you down for. I have collected what I believe to be all the forms from Ms. Tina. If I don't have it she may, but WE NEED TO MAKE SURE I HAVE IT!!! Please contact me using the contact form on the band website to notify me if it is already been turned in to Ms. Tina.

 

This list DOES NOT include Color Guard MEMBER shirts - I have that separate. This is only for BAND STUDENTS & ALL PARENTS

 

Christopher Stansbury - 1 DM shirt (needs to turn in form)

Tyler Whittington - 1 DM shirt

Christa ? (no last name on form) - 2

Jade Cosey - 1

Catherine Crayton - 1

Kara Dunomes - 4

Giovanni Gonzalez - 2

Gabrielle Maurin - 3

Zachary Maxsween - 1

Ashley Milton - 1

Victoria Morgan - 2

Matthew Montz - 1

Nicholas Myers - 3

Kimberly Ordeneaux - 2

James Pinion - 2

Amanada Portier - 3

Amanada Portier - 3

Zachary Riche' - 3

Cher Siebenkithel - 1

John Solomon - 3
Kyle Tumulty - 1
Tristyn Whittington - 1

Austin Williams - 1

Jeremy Williams - 1

Rebecca Yancy - 3

Krystal Hux - 1 Guard
Melissa Eldridge (Female) - 1 Band
Rachelle Giovingo (Female) - 1 Band
Mindy Cota (Female) - 1 Guard

 

REMEMEBER:

FRIDAY IS THE LAST OPPORTUNITY YOU HAVE TO ORDER A SHIRT AT THIS PRICE! NO EXCEPTIONS!

 

ALL BAND STUDENTS MUST HAVE THIS POLO & IT MUST BE IN GOOD CONDITION - NO HOLES, TEARS, STAINS OR EXCESSIVE FADING!!

 

Thank You,

 

Julie Rock-Chatellier

Vice-President

PHS Band Boosters

PreBand Camp Meeting and DCI TRIP

Dear Parents/Guardians/Band Members and Color Guard:

This is a reminder that we have a MUST ATTEND meeting on Sunday, July 21, 2013 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. to discuss band camp and DCI trip.

Tina Hooper will be collecting band paperwork and band fee payments as well.  Please make every effort to attend.

Thank you.

 

Tina Hooper

Secretary

Winn Dixie Fundraiser

Dear Parents/Guardians/Band Members and Color Guard:

I just spoke with Winn Dixie about the "Bagging For Tips" that I have set up for August 3 and August 4 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. It was confirmed that "Bagging For Tips" is no more.

However, Winn Dixie would like to continue to help is in any way. I asked if they wouldn't mind us playing some music out front and ask for donations. Winn Dixie stated that they would be fine with that. I DID NOT CANCEL my dates for August 3 and August 4 as I would like to designate those that signed up to play music, hold a bucket and ask for donations and may be have the guard do something as well. WE ARE STILL ON THE WINN DIXIE CALENDAR.

Please send my your thoughts. For those of you that signed up for "Bagging For Tips," if you are still interested in coming out to do the above, please let me know through the "Contact Form" on the website: www.phsmarchingband.com

 

Tina Hooper

Secretary

 

 

 

What are some tips to help me get ready for band camp?

Band... Now Read This!!

It's quite a bit, but it will do you good to read and understand the info.

Best Practices for Band Camp: From the Book of SQUARE!

"Get your HEADS in the Game!"    How to prep yourself for camp

1.       Hydrate: drink water; drink more water; drink mo' better water! This will also help with step 4.

2.       Energize: find a good protein source (bacon, Boudin, nuts, peanut butter, beans, and meat in general); your body needs this as fuel. AVOID ENERGY DRINKS!!

3.       Acclimate: Go OUTSIDE! Yes, beyond the cozy confines of interior of your house. Get some sun; find an effective sunblock and lip balm that works for you (I prefer SPF 30 or above and Blister with some SPF for lips...the small tan jar). GET USE TO BEING ON YOR FEET!!

4.       Detox: Fruits and Veggies; Fiber; Water....Have some in generous quantities.  REDUCE or ELIMINATE carbonated drinks, sugar, and junk food carbs. Okay... you can still have a treat in there somewhere!

5.       SELF: Mentally prepare to lose your SELFISH (I-me) thinking to a SELFLESS (we-us) mindset. Think SYNERGY! Not sure...do some research!

"During the Heat of the Day" During Band Camp

"Fashionistas on Parade": Not a good idea to wear your best threads to camp! Make-up, perfume, jewelry, teddy bears, stuffed animals, flip flops, jeans, swimwear ...LEAVE IT ALL AT HOME! What works best: Comfortable sneakers/tennis shoes with socks; PE style shorts; a light colored T-Shirt with T-Shirt sleeves; a bandana/neckerchief; lightly scented deodorant sunglasses/shades; a baseball cap. Baby powder and/or Gold Bond can help eliminate the need for Boudreaux's Butt Paste!

DRINK WATER!  We will have plenty of bottled water. You can bring your own sans Sucre flavor packet (no sugar) for your Lunch water.

BIG OLE NOTE!!!  NOW READ THIS!! "Camelpaks" are not, I repeat, not a good idea for band camp, contrary to what you may have been told or have heard! From my standpoint as the director, I find them to be a focus-problem and a mechanical nuisance (and you're thinking...Yeah but!)  I would prefer you bring a personal sized water jug.

 

"What's for Lunch?"

Eat breakfast before you arrive each day!  

Pack and Bring a sensible Camp Lunch  Protein/Carb/Fiber/Water Combo (an Entr e' of something like meat sandwiches; PBJ; leftover pizza; Boudin; a Fruit/Veggie choice; a small treat; Yogurt;  WATER (see above)

YOU MAY NOT LEAVE CAMPUS FOR LUNCH!! Don't even ask...the answer is NO!!

"At the End of the Day/ One Day More!"

1.       Be sure to police your area (that means PICK UP AFTER YOURSELF! And check to see that your BFF did too!)

2.       Secure your materials neatly and completely.

3.       Have reliable transportation to get you home. Get some rest. Let Mr. Square go Home, too!

NO SERVICE...No BARS...Out of Range...Out of MINUTES!

Be prepared to turn your cell phone in when you arrive each day OR leave it AT HOME!! We will store it in a secure place and you should get it at dismissal before you go home.

STUDENT CELL PHONE USE DURING CAMP WILL NOT IS A PROBLEM!!  

The consequences for not abiding by the cell phone usage request contained in the text of this message may result in your dismissal from band. Do not try to find a loop hole. It will only cause you a problem.

Two Trains of Thought: You Choose!

Open-Minded Thinking: Band camp is a challenge. Band camp is fun. Band camp memories will be cherished.

Close-Minded Thinking: Band Camp can be hard. Band camp can be miserable. Band camp tragedies will live on as exaggerated horror stories.

 It's not about you as an individual (I-me), but it has everything to do with the ensemble (we-us)!

SYNERGY!!

JSquare, NBCT
Director of Bands

Band Camp Schedule Chalkboard Style

Band ... Now Read This!!

Good morning! I thought this might help, as it was quite effective in the past. This will be posted on the phsmarchingband.org website and the band's Facebook group page.

Tonight at 6pm is the Fundraiser meeting for the Disney trip. I hope that you all will make it.

See you all soon!


JSquare, NBCT
Director of Bands

ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE NEEDED - BAND TRAILERS

We are looking for some moms and/or dads in band to help assist in pulling the band trailer to away football games, competitions, etc. The band trailer requires a 3/4 (quarter) ton truck or 1 ton truck with a 2 and 5/16" ball to hook up to the trailer. We also have other trailer that require assistance, such as our silver trailer for Strawberry Festival (which requires the same above), concession trailer and 2 cotton candy booths that require 1/2 ton truck.

Jimmy Schliegelmeyer has been graciously pulling these trailers around as needed, but we need some additional moms and/or dads to help because Jimmy will not always be available and we need to be able to have all moms and/or dads take turns.

If you are able to assist, please contact Booster Secretary, Tina Hooper, at (504) 858-6068 or you can contact us through the website contact form.

 

Your help is greatly appreciated. Thank you so much.

PERCUSSION CAMP DATES

Please be advised that Percussion Camp is:

Wednesday, July 17, 2013 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Thursday, July 18, 2013 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Friday, July 19, 2013 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Please make sure you eat a good breakfast and bring a lunch.

DCI TRIP - PAYMENTS

DCI  TRIP

MONDAY, JULY 22

LAFAYETTE, LA

 

TO LEARN MORE ABOUT DCI (Drum Corp International)

VISIT ABOUT DCI

 

Dear Parents/Guardians:

Please note that the deadline to pay DCI trip is Sunday, July 14, 2013.

 

We will be at the band room on Sunday, July 14th, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. to collect more paperwork and payments. You may come and pay your DCI trip money as well. The tickets are being purchased Monday, July 15, 2013 so that they arrive prior to us departing on July 22.

 

If you miss this deadline, we are very sorry, but you will have to pay $35.00 at the gate in order to attend. There are no extensions.

 

If you cannot come by the band room this week or Sunday and would like to attend DCI, please contact Booster Secretary Tina Hooper at (504) 858-6068 to make arrangements to get her your money.

 

 

 

BAND CAMP DATES & TIMES

Band.. Now Read This!!!

Here is the schedule for band camp:

 

Monday, July 22, 2013 - depart from band room to DCI at 12:00 p.m.  Must arrive by 11:45 a.m.

Tuesday, July 23, 2013 - band room 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, July 24, 2013 - band room 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Thursday, July 25, 2013 - band room 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Friday, July 26, 2013 - band room 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Monday, July 29, 2013 - band room 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Tuesday, July 30, 2013 - band room 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, July 31, 2013 - band room 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Thursday, August 1, 2013 - band room 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Friday, August 2, 2013 - band room 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

**This last day of band camp is extended** The kids will take a break and return for 6:00 p.m. to do a performance for the parents.  More details to come.

Please mark you calendars for these dates and times.  Please note that there will be no paperwork and/or money will be collected during band camp.  It is important for you to get your paperwork turned in with your payments.

JSquare, NBCT

Director of Bands

Parents and Students:

We will have a Fundraising meeting (for the band trip) on Monday, July 15th at 6pm in the band room. We will be choosing a few parents to be in charge of individual fundraisers. If you are not able to be in charge of a fundraiser that's okay, we will need lots of parents and students to help in any way with the fundraisers. We can only be successful with everyone's help.

I hope to see everyone there!

Please contact me if you have any questions.
Call or text 985-507-2623
Belinda Rehm
Band Booster Trip Committee