There was a flier which went home this week in regards to the mandatory meeting on Thursday, September 4th from 6:40 to 8:40 pm in the band room.
We would like to fit the students for a band uniform and get some information out regarding upcoming performances, competitions and events.
We may be able to dismiss students early but that would depend on a few things:
arrival time of the students (first come first serve),
number of students present,
number of helpful adults present,
how well students follow instructions,
how long each student takes to get dressed,
how well behaved the students are, etc.
It might make things go a little faster if your child can wear a modest outfit with no buttons, pockets, sleeves or collars (like P.E. clothes?) which will allow them to slip in and out of their band uniform without needing to leave the room.
If any of you are available to stay the whole time to help move things along, it would be much appreciated.
Also emailed was the uniform agreement. If you are able, please print one out & fill in the appropriate information prior to the meeting.
You're welcome to bring your checkbook as we will be asking for a $25 donation made out to OLM for the cleaning, maintenance and usage fee for the uniforms.
There is also some used band shoes for sale at a discounted rate of $10 if you'd rather not spend more money on new ones.
I included information in an attachment about the shoes in the email. It's possible you might be able to find a better deal online but be sure they are specifically the "Pinnacle Marching Shoe" by "Style Plus" in black or "The IMPULSE Guard and Dance Shoe-White" also by "Style Plus".
If I can get 8 or more to agree to a bulk order of new shoes, we could make a single purchase with the band account and save a little on the new shoes with a bulk rate discount. I would just need your child's shoe size and a $15 down payment made out to OLM (the remaining balance will be determined by the total number of shoes ordered).
I know adding another purchase to everything else you're already doing is stressful so we can accept a few partial payments, or if you prefer a total payment at a later date however, the sooner the better.
We're only allowed one fundraiser a year and that's not until February so we could use all the help we can get.
I'm excited about how much God has blessed this little music program this year. We have more than doubled since last year! With your help and especially prayers, we can continue to grow in ability and success.
Jesus Christ is Lord,
Bj
