AFM Weekly Newsletter - November 3, 2011

AFM Weekly Newsletter November 3, 2011

Football game - Friday, November 4th

James Logan Competition - Saturday, November 12th

Quick Links...

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Next Due Date
November 15th!!

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We March for Joplin

"We March for Joplin" took place on Saturday, October 1. We sold hundreds of sunglasses to band members and their families, and collected donations for the sponsorship of multiple band members. We raised $1,200 and hope to acquire even more through a penny drive and a few more fundraisers later happening later in the year!

Midnight
Bowl-a-thon

Band council is planning on having the midnight Bowl-a-thon on Thursday, November 10th at Granada Bowl. We have no school that day! Parent chaperones are needed. If you can help, please contact Sara Borchers.

Tuesday Snacks

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Keep them coming! Just a reminder - no nuts. Look carefully at the ingredients on store bought treats. Thank you again.

CONGRATS!

To the band and colorguard for a stunning performance at the Sierra Cup Classic at Fresno State on Saturday. Coming away with an impressive mid-season score of 85.95, the Marching Dons captured 4A/5A Sweepstakes as well as caption awards for Best Music, Best Marching, Best General Effect and Best Colorguard. I am so proud of our entire band family for everything that we have done to get to this point.

HPMS and PMS 8th graders to join band on Friday Look for an additional 75 future Marching Dons to be on the track with the band on Friday night! Report time for section leaders is 5:30 and for the full band it is 6:00. The band is done after half-time.

A look ahead... The schedule and itinerary for both the James Logan competition and championships will be available next week. Stay tuned for further details and check the website regularly for the latest updates.

Jon Grantham
Director of Bands

Responsible Adults News

To all RAs who helped out in Fresno at the Sierra Cup Classic Competition, thank you for the fantastic job! It was worth staying up late to see our band and color guard perform so well!

Friday November 4th we will be assisting the band at the last scheduled football game for the season. For those who have signed up to RA at this event look for an email with details on Thursday evening.

Then a little time off before....

Logan Competition November 12th

Friends and Family Performance November 17th

WBA Championships November 18th - 21st

Jody Harcourt

AMADOR AND FOOTHILL FRIENDS & FAMILY DINNER AND MUSIC EVENT - NOVEMBER 17, 2011

Amador Friends of Music and the Foothill Band Boosters invite music lovers to Friends & Family at the Amador Valley High School Stadium. This annual event is an opportunity for the community to see the award winning performances by both the Amador Valley High School and the Foothill High School Marching Bands.

For the first time, the event also includes a dinner option. Food mafia gourmet trucks will be available from 5:30pm-7:15 pm to serve a delicious selection of American and Asian entrees and gourmet cupcakes. A percentage of the proceeds will benefit the Amador band. The live music performance will begin at 7:30.

Also new this year is a raffle where attendees can purchase a chance to march with the Amador Valley High Band and carry the banner at the Holiday parade on Main Street on December 3. Raffle tickets are $5 each or 3 for $10; with the winner to be announced at the Friends and Family Dinner & Show.

Volunteers Needed for Friends & Family Event
We can't make it a success without your help! Please email Stella Kim to sign up for a shift.

Set-up                 4:30-5:30 pm      4 volunteers
Coffee Sales                  5:00-6:15 pm      2 volunteers                             6:15-7:30 pm       2 volunteers
Raffle Ticket Sales         5:00-6:45 pm      2 volunteers                      6:45-8:30 pm      2 volunteers
Airgrams    5:00-7:00 pm     2 volunteers
Clean-up    8:30-9:30 pm    4 volunteers