Homecoming Weekend 

Football game information

Seniors report at 5:15 for individual photos (except colorguard)
All others report at 6:00 in attendance block. The band is staying for the 2nd half of Friday's game and should be done approximately 9:30.

NO PRACTICE SATURDAY! Enjoy the weekend off.

10/15 competition schedule posted.  Please go the website for the itinerary for the full day.  Those students taking the PSAT are asked to come back as soon as they are finished with the test.  I can't wait to see the debut of not only the Marching Dons, but the Sea of Purple, too!

Sports Equipment Sale.  Many thanks to all those who worked on this fundraiser, led by Steve Worth.

Blue painters tape...got any?    We use blue painters tape to line the marching field with markers to help us clean our drill.  If you have any around the house from a painting project, please send in with your child and we'll take it off of your hands!  Thanks a lot!

 

To the families and friends who have come out to support our "Dining Out Fundraiser" to date, a BIG "THANK YOU". Coldstone Creamery and Dickey's BBQ have helped us earn $150.00 so far. These fundraisers are not only intended to thank the local businesses who donate to our annual Magic of Music each year, but they are also an opportunity for us to create yet more awareness of our awarding winning program throughout our community. Please support us in helping to raise funding for our program by inviting your neighbors to dine out with you. Our next event is at Chili's on Hopyard on Thursday, Oct 13. Wear your purple & gold, and stop in anytime that day. Remember to print off a coupon and bring it with you so the band will receive a percentage of your purchase. 

Our largest fund raiser of the school year is a live / silent auction and dinner dance which will be held on April 28, 2012.  Our volunteer team is starting to ask local businesses for donations that will be auctioned off or used as prizes.  Are you wondering how you can help?  Follow this link to our Jooners web site where we've listed many local businesses, some who have donated in the past, and new ones we haven't tried yet.  The best and easiest donations come when you have a connection with the business.  Please go to Jooners and look at the list. If there is a business that you feel comfortable soliciting, please sign up on Jooners. If there is a business you would like to solicit, but is not on the list, please e-mail Paul Unpingco mail and he will add the business to our list.  Our donation request letter and form are available on the AFM website. We are happy to receive all donations, big and small.  If you have any questions, please contact Sally Baker.  Many hands make light work, thanks for your support!

If you have a student new to Wind Ensemble I, Wind Ensemble II, or is an existing member who would like to swap out a size,  we have several 'like new' uniform pieces for both men and women. These items were generously donated by outgoing seniors and are available at no charge.