AFM Weekly Newsletter                  August 22, 2013

 

Band Registration - Saturday, August 24th, 8:30-9:30 am AND pm  
     
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TUESDAY NIGHT SNACKS!!!

 

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As in previous years, the band parents have come together to provide snacks for our kids at the end of Tuesday night rehearsals. Even though I am on a one year break in between having kids in band, I love our band community so much I just couldn't stay away! I would appreciate any help with yummy snack donations on Tuesday nights. Suggestions: cookies, brownies, doughnuts! Anything really, the kids are starving by 9 pm. I will have tables set up by the field by 8:30 on Tuesday nights throughout the whole band season, starting with next Tuesday, August 27th. If you have any questions please feel free to email me.

 

 

 

Sewing Help Needed August 27th

 

We have a pile of marching band pants and NEED HELP tacking the hems!  Come with a friend and join our group of intrepid tailors during band practice on Tuesday night.  ALL YOU NEED IS : (1) a needle, (2) black thread, and (3) scissors.  We will stop early to watch the end of rehearsal.  Many hands make light work!  Mahalo!

 

Road Warriors Needed!

 

The Road Warriors need lots of help this year!  Road Warriors (RW) are the volunteers who help get the props and front ensemble equipment out onto the field at competitions.  See the show up close and personal as an RW!  For more information, contact Mike Gould.

 

   
Would You Like to Earn Money for Your Students Account? 
 
Opportunity to sell programs at the Highland Scottish Games this Labor Day Weekend, August 31st and September 1st at the Pleasanton Fair Grounds.  

The more we sell the more we earn!

Shifts are 8am - 12pm and 12pm - 4pm on Saturday and 12pm - 4pm Sunday.

Slots are given first come, first serve. Free entry ticket into the Games and possible meal ticket.  

Sign up for as many shifts as you would like; send your student, no problem.

If you are interested please email Leanna to sign up.  
Welcome to the 2013-2014 Marching Band season!
 
To prepare for the season we require that every band family register in person at the Walk-in band registration.

Saturday,  Aug. 24: 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. and 8:30 - 9:30 p.m.

For the 2013-2014 season, AFM requests a donation of $865 to cover costs for each student, and an additional $35 if your student is in concert band. Checks should be made out to AFM. We will accept credit cards at registration as well. 

Follow the directions below to complete the necessary forms for band registration.  If you have any questions, or are unable to make either of the registration dates, please email the AFM Registrar.


MANDATORY FORMS

  • Complete the Emergency Medical Information Form.  One form must be completed for each child in band
    Print, sign, and return at walk-in band registration.
  • Complete the PUSD Student Field Trip Authorization.  One form must be completed for each child in band
    . Complete highlighted boxes, print, sign, and return at walk-in band registration.  NOTE:  Some fields have already been completed for your convenience.  Please do not change pre-printed information.
  • Read, print and sign the Code of Conduct, and return at walk-in band registration. One form must be completed for each child in band
  • Read the band Handbook.  Print the signature page at the back of the hand book.  This form must be returned by your student directly to Mr. Grantham before the last day of band camp. 
    You do not need this for registration.


MEDICAL FORMS - These must be turned in if they pertain to your student(s).

  • The band will be traveling overnight in the fall.  If your student will be carrying medications of any kind (prescription or over-the-counter), while on a band trip, PUSD policy requires the PUSD Medication Consent FormPrint, fill out, get physician signature, and turn in at band registration.  If you have any questions about this form, contact the Head RA.
  • Students who carry their own life saving medications such as an inhaler, EpiPen, Insulin, or Glucagon require the 
    Contract to Carry Life Sustaining MedicationsPrint, fill out, get physician signature, and turn in at band registration. 
    Note that a separate copy of both the PUSD Medication Consent and the Contract to Carry Life Sustaining Medication needs to be turned into the office if you carry medication on school campus.


 MISCELLANEOUS FORMS - Recommended but not mandatory.

  • If you are interested in volunteering with the band or guard events throughout the year, we have a spot for you!   Fill out the Amador Friends of Music Volunteer Interest Form.  
    Print and return at band registration.
  • Any PUSD volunteer who works with students must fill out the 
    PUSD Volunteer Clearance Form
    Print and return at band registration.  You do not have to complete this form if you turned one in to Mr. Grantham in June 2013. 
  • E-scrip is an easy way to earn money for your child's account.  To sign up, fill in the e-scrip form
    Print and return at band registration.
  • Be part of the purple rooting section during band performances!  To order band sweatshirts, jackets, or blankets, fill in the Amador Pride Clothing Order Form  Print and bring to band registration.  Sample sizes of clothing will be available both days of registration.


START OF SEASON INFORMATION

   

Prior to band camp, please remember to read the following documents. They contain information essential to a successful band camp experience.   

Mr. Grantham Welcome Letter  

Health and Safety During Band Camp  

AFM Executive Board

Student Leadership Team  

Band Camp News and Information

 

See you at band registration!

 

 
RA's Support the Band!    
 

 
Our students, Mr. Grantham, and his staff have been working hard at Band Camp this week and already sound awesome!!  Can't wait to see the field part of the program!!  Their first performance is 3 short weeks away at a home football game on September 13th.  Let's ALL come out and support our amazing band!  AND, we still need a few more hands to make sure the students are dressed at their best-to perform at their best.  And you can help!  First, if you haven't completed the Volunteer Form, please CLICK ON THIS LINK to download it.  Then complete the form and have your student return it to Mr. Grantham.
Second, CLICK THIS VOLUNTEER LINK
so you too can sign-up for this first football game.  We will train you when you arrive.  It's that easy.  Be a part of the team!  Be an RA!! 
 

Barb Kennedy-Head RA

 
Uniform fittings almost complete....    
 

 

THANK YOU to all the volunteers, including the many people who stepped in at the last minute!  (Whew!)  We fitted more students in less time than last year and, even though we had several  newbies, things went pretty smoothly.  There isn't room in the newsletter to thank all of the 30 people who helped (including 12 people who were able to work multiple shifts), but please know how much I appreciate you being there!  Many, many thanks!!!  I do have to give special shout-outs to Kim Lounsbury and Sally Baker who took over hemming.  Thank you, thank you!!  Uniform fitting is a fun, crazy, but critical time and it was cool to see how much the students' have grown (some very literally!) and to get a glimpse at the fresh new faces.  Thank you also to our fantastic section leaders, who helped guide the freshmen through the process!

MISS THE FIRST MAKE-UP FITTING?  If your student has not been fitted with a uniform, please contact me  so we can arrange for a make-up fitting.

NEED INFORMATION FOR YOUR UNIFORM CONTRACT?  Contracts are due on Saturday and must be turned in to Mr. Grantham.  If your student needs any of their uniform information (such as pants size and number), check Charms or send me an email and I will send you the information.  

  

Gale Naylor