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.

Dear Band parents

 

Good evening,

 

It was a pleasure to meet you all today.

 

As you know, I am new to OLM band and learning to understand our role as band parents as well as my new role as the Communications Director (CD)( Mr. Humpal is good at these fancy titles!).

Since I work until 7pm on meeting days, I will communicate with you primarily through email. I promise you that I will not inundate your in boxes:) 

 

I would like to collate your contact information (I know you have given this information earlier. Please one more time!) and other details about what you envision for our band through this google form below: 

 

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1XoP192kgHqvh9QKwgPPtLkBlEPA8ahhF_3YENcQyOZU/viewform?usp=send_form

Mr. Humpal and I invite ideas and proposals for the layout plan for our band room. Once the layout is finalized with Mrs. Blackburn's approval, I will send out a Doodle scheduler poll to determine the suitable time for us to come together to get the room organized. It will count towards volunteer hours. Our target is to get this finished by December. Based on the number of volunteers, we could accomplish this in one or two weekends, I hope. 

 

I greatly appreciate your response at the earliest. Thanks for all your love and support for our school and the children.

God bless you immeasurably,
Regards

Maria Kasipalli (Maria Radhika Albert)

SEPTEMBER BAND MEETING

Hello music program,

I hope everyone is well settled in the swing of things now. 

 

There was a super fun pool party Saturday with lots of food (thank you band parents very much).

 

This Thursday is the music program booster meeting from 6:40-8:10 pm in the band room.  

 

A flier went home at the beginning of the month and again all this week.  

 

We would like at least one adult representative from each family in attendance even if you have no intention of becoming a staff member.  

 

All adults present will receive volunteer hours.

Jesus Christ is Lord, Bj