End-of-Week 1 Announcements

Woo-hoo! Week 1 is done at 3:00 tomorrow, and we've done a LOT of things! I'm sure you're ready for a well-deserved weekend! Here's some reminders for you and your parents:

• FRIDAY IS SUPERHERO DAY!!! Don't forget to dress-out! There will be prizes awarded at the end of the day. The directors will choose winners during afternoon playing rehearsal (so you don't have to be so hot, dressed-up outside!). What's your superpower? Be creative and show us!
• DUE FRIDAY: BAND POLO SHIRT ORDERS!!!! I'm attaching a link to the order form for your convenience. This was emailed out, and we have copies available on the table outside the band office door. We must have your sizes and style preferences by Friday. If you're planning to be late with payment, make sure you communicate with Mr. Gist, Mr. Acuff, or Mrs. Champion ASAP! Shirts are $35, payable to Quality Promotions ($40 if you're having your name embroidered).
• DUE ASAP: FORMS!!!! There are two forms we need returned as soon as possible:
  • The UIL 8-Hour Rule form (signed by you and your parent)
  • Your travel consent/medical form (signed by you and your parent, preferably with a copy of your insurance card)
• DUE FRIDAY: SHOE ORDERS!!!! Make sure Mrs. Champion knows if you need new band shoes ("Dinkles"), and what size you need. Shoes cost $22, payable to Sam Knepley. Color Guard shoes are $29.
• DUE ASAP: MEAL FEE AND WATER BOTTLE $$$!!!! If you do not have a water jug (the red ones with the shoulder strap we use at games), they are $5 each, payable to HUTTO BAND BOOSTERS. If you have not paid your out-of-town games meal fee, and you would like the boosters to provide you with a meal on those days, you need to bring $30, payable to HUTTO BAND BOOSTERS.
• FOUNDATIONS BOOKS and TUNERS!!!! Please make certain that you have these for rehearsal next week. Most of you own these already from last year, but if you have not purchased them, please take care of this immediately! Better Than New Band Repair (388-7774) has stocked the books specifically for our HS and MS band students.
• Lyres and flip-folders: Mr. Gist has asked that we have these in rehearsal Monday, along with a pencil, and the 6, 789, 463 pieces of new music we passed out in rehearsal this week. Extra flip-folder pages are available at local music stores (Hillje Music and Better Than New Band Repair).
• EAT A HEALTHY BREAKFAST!!!! Again we say, if you're not eating a proper breakfast, you're likely to get sick and/or pass-out in the heat. Please make certain that your body has the fuel it needs to take care of you!
• HYDRATE! You need to be drinking water all day long, not just during practice. Gatorade is a helpful thing, too. Try to cut out the sodas-the caffeine will dehydrate you!

I really hope this is everything! It's so much to keep track of, so I hope that reading over it again is helpful. Have a great weekend, and let's rip-up rehearsal tomorrow!

-Mrs. C.