We want to start this update by thanking everyone for helping to make this past Saturday such a wonderful experience for all the participants. Overall, everything went exceptionally well, and everyone I have talked to has had nothing but positive comments about the day. We greatly appreciate all the support from the parents and students volunteering to help wherever needed, with many working all afternoon. We also hope all the parents could see the performance as well. The kids played with more energy and enthusiasm than I have seen all season, and the crowd’s response energized them even more. Thank you again for everything you did to assist on Saturday and throughout the season thus far. You are wonderful!
Thursday’s Football Game (Homecoming & Middle School Band Night)
Our game this week moved to Thursday due to the expected heavy rains anticipated on Friday. Homecoming festivities are moving ahead as planned for that evening, as are our plans to have Middle School Band night. The game starts 30 minutes earlier, at 7:00, so students need to arrive at 5:45 to begin changing into their fall uniform.
Thursday’s Schedule
- Date: Thursday, September 29
- Location: RHSD3 Stadium (Cherry Rd)
- Call Time: 5:45 pm at the stadium
- Dress: Full Fall Uniform
- Click HERE to see the full schedule for the game.
Parent Meeting
Join us in the band room for our next band parent meeting on Monday, October 3, at 7:00 pm. We will kick off our annual fruit sale at the meeting, and I will have BandBeat tickets for sale that evening. Tickets purchased in advance are $10.00 each, and the ticket price on the day of the event will be $12.00. There is a limited number, so be sure to attend the meeting as they will be on sale after the meeting until sold out. In addition, this month’s prize drawing is for a Costa Oil car wash kit.
Purple Show Shirts
A handful of Kansas to Oz purple shirts remain for $15. The sizes available are S, M, L, & XL. Contact Heather King to let her know what you need.
Olde English T-Shirts & Programs
In case you missed out on purchasing your Olde English merchandise, we still have several t-shirts and programs in our remaining inventory. The T-shirts are $10, and the programs are $5. Contact Heather King to let her know what you need. T-shirt sizes available include S-4XL.
SNACK/DRINK DONATIONS:
If you are able, please send a couple of packs of drinks and snacks. These will be used for our students when we travel.
What we need at this time:
- Water – we can never have too much
- Single serving chips (variety packs)
- Individually wrapped Little Debbie, Oreos, Nutty Buddy, etc.
- Lance crackers, granola bars, etc.
Thank you for sending what you can to the Northwestern Band Room this week or next so we can provide snacks for our students.
Chaperones
Please SIGN-UP HERE to chaperone upcoming football games and competitions. Remember, competitions tend to be a full-day commitment.
Rehearsal Schedule for next week:
- Monday 10/3 Rehearsal 4-5:30
- Tuesday 10/4 Rehearsal 4-5:30
- Wednesday 10/5 Rehearsal 4-5:30
- Thursday 10/6 Rehearsal 4-5:30
- Friday 10/7 Rehearsal 4-5:30
- Saturday 10/8 BandBeat Competition at Catawba Ridge High School (Report time at 10:00 am, performance at 6:45 pm – General show information available HERE. Detailed information will be available next week.)
Remember to make your monthly band fee payment. You can pay with cash, check, or money order, place it in an envelope with your child’s name and the payment, and then have your child drop it by the band office. You can also deduct it from your child’s BCP account by filling out the form HERE. Another option is to pay it electronically directly to the school by clicking HERE.
Please let us know if you are any questions or concerns, and we hope to see everyone at the game this Thursday night.
