Parents and Students,
Thank you to everyone for making Band Camp a huge success. I am very excited about the season and the accomplishments our students have already reached. If you were unable to attend the parent meeting, please email me and I will get an information packet home to you. Also, please let me know ASAP if you want to order a sweatshirt or polo shirt. I will need to order extras very soon to have them in time for the season.
A very big thank you to the parents that volunteered their time throughout the week to help with the students. We would not have been able to do it without you.
Please keep your students practicing this week and have them ready for school on August 24th. Our first day of afterschool rehearsals will be August 25th. Check the calendar you received in your packets as to when the rehearsals will be. This calendar is also available online a http://www.gainesvillehighschoolband.com/.
Be sure to join us at our first football game at Citizen's Field on Thursday, September 3rd.
Thanks again to everyone,
Bill Pirzer
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Fundraising News
Check under Fundraising N FairShare News for updates and deadlines on fundraising activities and Fairshare information.
Monday, August 10, 2009
Pizza, Hamburgers, Hotdogs & Bring Your Own
Some last minute details concerning meals this week and the parents meeting on Friday:
Tuesday: Pizza will be available for dinner Tuesday night for $2 cheese or $2.50 pepperoni
Wednesday: Gator Dockside has generously volunteered to provide Wednesday night dinner to our campers. It will bring its delicious hotdogs, hamburgers, either blackbean patties or vegi wraps for those who do not eat meat, and chips and drinks. Our volunteer coordinator could use some extra parents to coordinate/serve the Wednesday night meal. Dinner will be delivered to GHS at 5:00 p.m.
Friday: We hope that all student families can join us for our annual family night dinner and meeting. The agenda covers important band information that you don't want to miss. Dinner is a bring-your-own picnic-style meal. Dress code is casual, and you can even pick up a couple of GHS Hurricane Band T-shirts and caps. Entertainment is provided by your proud campers as they wrap up the evening with a sneak peek of the 2009-2010 award winning, heart thumping, best marching band show ever!
Thank you to all the wonderful parents who volunteered to make Band Camp I and Band Camp II successful. We couldn't do this without all of you.
Tuesday: Pizza will be available for dinner Tuesday night for $2 cheese or $2.50 pepperoni
Wednesday: Gator Dockside has generously volunteered to provide Wednesday night dinner to our campers. It will bring its delicious hotdogs, hamburgers, either blackbean patties or vegi wraps for those who do not eat meat, and chips and drinks. Our volunteer coordinator could use some extra parents to coordinate/serve the Wednesday night meal. Dinner will be delivered to GHS at 5:00 p.m.
Friday: We hope that all student families can join us for our annual family night dinner and meeting. The agenda covers important band information that you don't want to miss. Dinner is a bring-your-own picnic-style meal. Dress code is casual, and you can even pick up a couple of GHS Hurricane Band T-shirts and caps. Entertainment is provided by your proud campers as they wrap up the evening with a sneak peek of the 2009-2010 award winning, heart thumping, best marching band show ever!
Thank you to all the wonderful parents who volunteered to make Band Camp I and Band Camp II successful. We couldn't do this without all of you.
Monday, August 3, 2009
An Update from Mr. Pirzer
Check out the freshly updated GHS Hurricane website for all the details and to print out the band calendar, required medical forms, band camp II daily details and for information on camp fees at http://gainesvillehighschoolband.com/ - select the Marching Band tab.
From the Band Director: Please be on time for all band camp sessions. Band members should wear a white or mostly white t-shirt, black shorts, socks (these are required and students won't be allowed to march without them), athletic shoes and their instrument, if applicable.
Since they'll be outside for a good part of the day, they should also bring a large thermos of water, sunscreen, a cap or visor and bug spray. Bring a lunch each day but avoid including candies or anything that can melt or spoil easily. No milk or dairy since it could upset their stomachs in the heat.
Donations of snack crackers, granola bars, bananas, apples and powdered Gatorade are needed for Band Camp II. The kids can really work up an appetite when practicing their new show and they really love those granola bars! You can drop off your donations at the GHS Band Room beginning in August but check back here before you do that to make sure someone will be there to receive.
Don't forget about the camp fees and medical forms. Link to GHS Hurricane website http://gainesvillehighschoolband.com/, for printable PDF's of calendar, Band Camp II information and medical forms.
Band Camp II will begin on Saturday, August 8th from 9am to 9pm and then on Monday, August 10th - 14th from 9am to 9pm.- First Parents Meeting will be held Friday, August 14th, at 6:30 p.m. following the family night dinner and ending with a sneak preview of the 2009 GHS Hurricane Marching Band show!
- Drill will be available Wednesday for the show and pregame.
From the Band Director: Please be on time for all band camp sessions. Band members should wear a white or mostly white t-shirt, black shorts, socks (these are required and students won't be allowed to march without them), athletic shoes and their instrument, if applicable.
Since they'll be outside for a good part of the day, they should also bring a large thermos of water, sunscreen, a cap or visor and bug spray. Bring a lunch each day but avoid including candies or anything that can melt or spoil easily. No milk or dairy since it could upset their stomachs in the heat.
Donations of snack crackers, granola bars, bananas, apples and powdered Gatorade are needed for Band Camp II. The kids can really work up an appetite when practicing their new show and they really love those granola bars! You can drop off your donations at the GHS Band Room beginning in August but check back here before you do that to make sure someone will be there to receive.
Don't forget about the camp fees and medical forms. Link to GHS Hurricane website http://gainesvillehighschoolband.com/, for printable PDF's of calendar, Band Camp II information and medical forms.
Sunday, July 26, 2009
Volunteers Needed for Band Camp II
We need volunteers for the GHS Band Camp II -- August 8th, August 10th-14th!
FOOD: The GHS Band and Guard needs parents to donate some supplies: bananas, apples, bread, peanut butter, jelly, some bottled water, and Gatorade mix.
PEOPLE: We typically have at least four parents from 9am to 1pm to set up tents and supplies (coolers for drinks and icy towels, snacks, sunscreen) and to provide "eyes" and some first-aid help. Since we are not expecting Dr. Berry this year (he has a year off before his younger child starts 9th grade), our children would really benefit from any medical experts (physician, nurse, EMT) who can be on site. Dr. Berry frequently walked the field to look for signs of overheating or exhaustion. Sometimes a morning volunteer will have to leave early, but we need someone to chaperone the cafeteria at lunch (noon). Mr. Pirzer likes to have a 1pm to 5pm crew of two adults for lunch clean-up, first aid, and dinner monitors. This is a quiet time because the musicians are inside. We definitely need help at lunch (noon to 1pm from the morning crew) and dinner (5pm to 6pm from the evening crew). Our evening crew (5pm to end of day at 9pm) of three or four helps with dinner monitoring, dinner clean-up, first aid, and carrying supplies back to the band room or cafeteria. Help is always appreciated from parents who arrive to watch and transport children home.
WASHING THE TOWELS: Finally, we need one or two volunteers each night to take home and wash the "icy towels."
Please e-mail Bruce Jennings to let him know when you're planning to work so he can make sure the time slots are covered and not overbooked. The students and instructors will appreciate your time and energy. bruce@ehsfamily.com (this is an e-mail address and not a link).
FOOD: The GHS Band and Guard needs parents to donate some supplies: bananas, apples, bread, peanut butter, jelly, some bottled water, and Gatorade mix.
PEOPLE: We typically have at least four parents from 9am to 1pm to set up tents and supplies (coolers for drinks and icy towels, snacks, sunscreen) and to provide "eyes" and some first-aid help. Since we are not expecting Dr. Berry this year (he has a year off before his younger child starts 9th grade), our children would really benefit from any medical experts (physician, nurse, EMT) who can be on site. Dr. Berry frequently walked the field to look for signs of overheating or exhaustion. Sometimes a morning volunteer will have to leave early, but we need someone to chaperone the cafeteria at lunch (noon). Mr. Pirzer likes to have a 1pm to 5pm crew of two adults for lunch clean-up, first aid, and dinner monitors. This is a quiet time because the musicians are inside. We definitely need help at lunch (noon to 1pm from the morning crew) and dinner (5pm to 6pm from the evening crew). Our evening crew (5pm to end of day at 9pm) of three or four helps with dinner monitoring, dinner clean-up, first aid, and carrying supplies back to the band room or cafeteria. Help is always appreciated from parents who arrive to watch and transport children home.
WASHING THE TOWELS: Finally, we need one or two volunteers each night to take home and wash the "icy towels."
Please e-mail Bruce Jennings to let him know when you're planning to work so he can make sure the time slots are covered and not overbooked. The students and instructors will appreciate your time and energy. bruce@ehsfamily.com (this is an e-mail address and not a link).
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Our First Band Booster Meeting is in September
Put this important date on your calendar. Our first 2009/2010 GHS Band Booster meeting is scheduled for September 14th at 7:00 p.m. Booster meetings are a great place to learn about our fundraisers, our volunteer and supply needs, our marching practice and competition routines and to ask questions of Mr. Pirzer and band booster officers. We do hope to see you there! (An additional reminder will be posted prior to September 14th).
Saturday, June 6, 2009
Band Camp - Supplies & Volunteers Needed
Band camp begins on Monday!!! The band needs volunteers for next week. If you are able to help, please e-mail Bruce Jennings. [Bruce Jennings, our volunteer coordinator, can be reached at his e-mail address: bruce@ehsfamily.com (this is not a link)].We need 4 or 5 for each day.
We also need snacks, fruit and cups for next week. We are going to use the water coolers instead of bottled water for camp. Please remember that there is a $100.00 camp fee. Medical Forms will be available Monday at camp. See you there!
Band Camp: Arrive early. Our Drum Majors say, "If you're on time, you're late!"
Band Camp #1: June 8th thru 11th, 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Band Camp #2: August 8th and 10th through 14th, 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Campers must wear a white or mostly white shirt, black shorts, socks (students will not be allowed to march without them), tennis shoes, and instrument, if applicable. Students should bring a thermos of water, sun screen, a cap or visor, and bug spray. Snacks and lunch should not include candies, cheese, things that melt or easily spoil. Milk products are not recommended before practice, as this tends to upset stomaches in the heat.
We also need snacks, fruit and cups for next week. We are going to use the water coolers instead of bottled water for camp. Please remember that there is a $100.00 camp fee. Medical Forms will be available Monday at camp. See you there!
Band Camp: Arrive early. Our Drum Majors say, "If you're on time, you're late!"
Band Camp #1: June 8th thru 11th, 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Band Camp #2: August 8th and 10th through 14th, 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Campers must wear a white or mostly white shirt, black shorts, socks (students will not be allowed to march without them), tennis shoes, and instrument, if applicable. Students should bring a thermos of water, sun screen, a cap or visor, and bug spray. Snacks and lunch should not include candies, cheese, things that melt or easily spoil. Milk products are not recommended before practice, as this tends to upset stomaches in the heat.
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