Tentative Calendar 2014-2015 Update #5 10-16-14

 

Tentative Calendar 2014-2015

ALL Dates Subject To Change
 

Underlined dates are confirmed

Non Underlined dates unconfirmed

 

2014

Oct 2014
Oct 28 -- First Crazy Early Practice - 6:40am to 7:40am

Nov 2014
Mondays In Nov & Dec --Electives (basic dance, music & rhythm)
Nov 03 -- Second Crazy Early Practice - 6:40am to 7:40am
Nov 06 -- Veterans Day Performance at OLM
Nov 08 -- Central Ca Band Review, Merced (All Day)
Nov 11 -- Merced Veterans Day Parade

Dec 2014
Dec 06 -- Merced Christmas Parade
Dec 17 -- Christmas Performance @ St. Patrick's Church

2015

Jan 2015
Start Selling Pre-Sale Tickets for Bake Sale
Jan 13-24 -- MMCMEA County Honor Band audition, practices & performance
Jan 28 -- Cherish  Luncheon Performance
Jan 31-Feb1 -- BAKE SALE FUNDRAISER - BIGGEST FUNDRAISER IN BAND

Feb 2015
Feb 23 --  Electives (basic dance, music & rhythm)

March 2015
Mondays In March Electives (basic dance, music & rhythm)
March 26 -- Locals Only Winter Show - Golden Valley High School - Merced

April 2015
April 25 -- Relay for Life Parade,

May 2015
May 01 -- Entertainment Grandparent's Day - AT OLM SCHOOL
May 02 -- Los Banos Spring Fair Parade, Los Banos
May 06 -- End of School Year Performance & Awards, At OLM School - 6:30 pm for parents
May 7-8 -- Talent show then Cap & Town performance
May 16 -- Chowchilla Spring Fair, Chowchilla, CA
May 22-23 -- End of school year band trip

June 2015
June 09 -- Practice for fair performance 10:30-12
June 11 -- Merced County Fair Performance

July 2015
July 02 -- Practice for 4th of July Parade
July 04 -- Atwater 4th of July Parade
 
SUMMER FUNDRAISER - looking for ideas, volunteers and someone to chair the events.

Band Meeting Recap

All hallows eve greetings to you all,

 

If you missed our booster meeting, you missed out on a bunch of fun!  

 

- Our budget for the year was approved (for the third time),

- 2 volunteers stepped up for the responsibilities of the bake sale fundraiser,

- we announced the uniform change for the fall season

          (Please purchase before November 11th Dickies brand flat front black pants, no extra pocket,

            no cargo, no pleats, no cuff),

- we discussed our crazy early 6:40 am practice this Tuesday and next Monday,

          I've sent the flyer about the practices as well as our most recent schedule for the year.  

- Please plan on buying shin high all black socks before the 11th with no decorations, designs or

          logos.

- Color guard needs all white ankle socks with no decorations, designs or logos, white shorts with no

          pockets, buttons or zippers and a white tank top or sports bra.

 

This is our last call for the marching shoes bulk rate discount order.  

The following students have paid (or told me it's on the way) their shoe deposit:

       Jourdenett  7 child's

       Hallie  13 toddler

       Michael  8 child's

       Jacob 6 child's

       Miguel 5 1/2 child's

       Mikayla 1 child's

       Tyler S. 6 1/2 child's

       Addyson  12 toddler

       Phumate  7 1/2 child's

       Vinnie  6 1/2 child's

       Ian  6 1/2 child's

       Kyley  3 child's

If you don't see your child's name on the above list, or if the size is incorrect, or if you already have a pair of shoes, please respond as soon as you are able so we can make the corrections.  Thank you.

 

May our feet be fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace,

Olm Music Program

crazy early

Marching Practice

Before school!!!

2 weeks in a row!!

October 28^th from 6:40-7:40 am &

November 3^rd from 6:40-7:40 am

All music program students

 

Students will be preparing for two community parades coming up in November and December as

well as learning appreciation for the history of our military and how it relates to band.  This will require some understanding in marching basics.  I know it’s early, but we want to try to be the best we can in a very short time.  Students are asked to have the performance piece, Washington Post, memorized as soon as possible.  Please have sensible footwear and appropriate clothing for the climate of the day.  Also, make sure instruments are assembled and all necessary equipment is ready before the practice starts.

If you have any questions, please contact

Mr. Humpal @ 723-3833 raddude4Christ@hotmail.com

BAND MEETING

Hello Music program,

Well, we might be big enough this year (thank you Jesus), but we're also very young.

 

Unfortunately, we have to postpone our big uniform purchase this year.  However, the booster organization will be covering the cost of the polo shirts entirely.  

 

I'm sorry for any inconvenience this may cause and I hope no one is terribly disappointed.

   

I have some information you should know about for this and next month;  

     1st of all, there is a minimum day schedule all next week.  

          All music classes will still proceed, just 2 hours earlier than usual.  

          For example, if your child's class is normally right after school (2:40-3:40),

                it will still be right after school (12:40-1:40).  

          The 5 classes which meet at this time should plan on bringing a quick-to-eat sack

               lunch or just plan on eating at 1:40 because there will only be 10 minutes to scarf

               something down before class starts.  

          If possible, try to arrange parent/teacher conference around the music class time.

 

     2nd, there will be a music program booster meeting this Thursday, October 23rd from

               6:40-8:10 in the band room.  

          A flier went home last week.

          If at all possible, try to attend, we have much to discuss & decide on.  

          We're asking for at least one adult for every family to attend.  

          Don't forget, all adults present will receive volunteer hours for this meeting.  

         

If you absolutely can't make it, please check out our blog (olmband.blogspot.com) & web page (olmlancers.com/blog/band) to keep up-to-date. 

 

 

Our Lady of Mercy school

music program

Booster Meeting

 

October 23^rd

Thursday, in the Band Room

from 6:40-8:10 pm

(we will end at 8:10 whether we’re done or not)

 

We would like to have at least one adult representative for every band family.  All adults present will earn volunteer hours.  We will be discussing information about the music program as well as our proposed agenda:  Prayer, new booster officers positions, new fundraisers, Reports from each officer

 

Officers:

Secretary & Uniforms: Liza Gomez Daglio

Treasurer : Rebecca Ybarra

Communications Director(s): Maria Kasapalli
(Nicole Fonda - Consultant)

Water: Sylvain Masclin

Grant Writer: Jason Dimsey

Band Booster Aides: Anna Maria Vera

 

If you have any questions, please call

Mr. Humpal at: 723-3833

 

 

 

 

Letter from Mrs. Blackburn

BJ and All Band Parents,

 

I received  a projected band program budget for review.  Before it is approved I will get the School Board's input.  We are in the process of of limiting fundraiser at OLM School.  A letter campaign may not be possible at this time.  As I have explained to Mr. Humpal, band is important, however it is an extra-curricular activity.  Over the past several years, I have made it clear that we need to limit band performances to local events.  This cuts down on costs, but yet gives the students have the opportunity and experience to be a band member.  I will be having a meeting for all band parents on Wednesday, October 8 at 6:00pm in the auditorium to explain the goals of our OLM Band program.  Hopefully, this will clear up any misunderstandings or concerns you may have.  Please try to attend.

 

Thank you

Mrs. Blackburn

UPDATE

Hello music program,

If you haven't heard, we had one of the best attended booster meetings ever Thursday night.  Almost every seat was filled.  We discussed much and accomplished quite a bit.  It's very encouraging to know how much support our little music program has.  Thank you all who were able to attend and those who were there in spirit.

   

Some things you should know about (& clarification for those who were there); we acquired a new booster staff member to tackle the grant writer's position;  we altered the band budget, voted and approved it for submission to Mrs. Blackburn;  we have a new fundraiser with an official chairperson and assistant ready for approval;  & there's a new way to get info to and from thanks to our new communications director.

   

I will be out of town this Wednesday, October 1st.  I'm sorry but I will need to cancel all music classes that day.  Students are welcome to attend the make-up session on Thursday from 4:40 to 5:40.

 

We've only had 3 students make their $15 down payment for the bulk rate discount on the shoe order:

            Addyson

            Kylie

            Sydney

 

If you would like to take advantage of the discount, we need your deposit as soon as possible.  The remaining balance will be determined by the total number of shoes ordered (the more the merrier) but should not exceed 27.95 +S&H.

 

I have some used shoes in stock for $10 each which may fit the following students:

 

            Teresa 5 childs

            Benicio  5 childs

            Gabriella  5 childs

            Sydney  5 childs

            Tyler N.  5 childs

            Colby  6 1/2 childs

            Vinnie  6 1/2 childs

            Ian  6 1/2 childs

            Sebastien  6 1/2 childs

            Tyler S.  6 1/2 childs

            Jourdenett  7 childs

            Gena  7 1/2 childs

            Gio  7 1/2 childs

            Alexa  7 1/2 childs

            Phumate  7 1/2 childs

            Michael  8 childs

 

First come first serve.  If you see an error in size or you know your child is one of the sizes listed but wasn't mentioned, please let me know as soon as possible and I will make the correction.  Thank you.