June 15 deadline coming up!
Thank you to all band parents who have sent in their contributions or pledges. From everything we are hearing, most parents and students are very excited about this once-every-four-year opportunity to march at the Fiesta Bowl field show and parade in December.
To date we are more than halfway to our goal of raising $890 per student. For planning purposes, we are asking for $750 per student by June 15 and the remaining $140 by August 15.
IMPORTANT! June 15 is the deadline set for us to collect contributions and finalize our plans for our amazing Amador Valley band to perform. We need everyone's help to get us there.
Statements will be sent out this week and AFM Board will be in touch to see if there are any questions. Checks made out to AFM may be sent to PO Box 602 or dropped in the box in the Band room.
As a reminder, the schedule will be:
Dec 26-Leave AVHS via bus, spend night at Embassy Suites Palm Dessert
Dec 27-Dec 31-Embassy Suites Tempe
Dec 27-Fiesta Dinner
Dec 28-Morning pool, rehearsals, dinner
Dec 29-Fiesta Bowl National Band Championship
Dec 30-Fiesta Bowl Parade
Dec 31-Disneyland New Years Eve; spend night Crowne Plaza Resort
Jan 1-Visit Santa Monica & travel home
If you are not able to participate because of previously arranged travel plans, or if have any questions please contact Mr. Grantham as soon as possible. Competing in a national level field show competition requires a high level of participation from the band and color guard.
Fiesta Fun Here We Come!
Questions or any ideas can be directed to Ellen Pensky or Brian Cavanaugh.
The band has just been granted approval to volunteer for the Alameda County Fair. As a volunteer, you can earn dollars ($4 or $5 per hour) that can be put directly into your child's account or donated to the band. The Fair needs parents and students to volunteer. Every hour that is worked can earn dollars towards your band fees or Arizona trip. Your choice. There are limited hours available. If you are interested, please email