\u2022 ATTEND ALL PERFORMANCES!!! Your kids may not say it (or realize it), but they need and want you there!\u00a0 Performing in front of those you know has an impact that is important and immeasurable!\u00a0 This includes games, tournaments, parades, and concerts at school!
\n\u2022 Bring a padded stadium chair!\u00a0 Your backside will thank you after sitting through evening games and long tournament days.\u00a0 At home games, our band parents enjoy sitting at the 30 yard line closest to the concession stand in the section next to the band so we can visit and get to know each other,\u00a0 cheer the band on, and see our own kids up as close as possible!
\n\u2022 Support your student by making sure their uniform is cleaned as required during the season, and that when they leave for performances, all parts of their uniform are worn correctly.
\n\u2022 Please make sure your student arrives promptly to all performances and pick them up promptly afterwards.
\n\u2022 Support our music director by supporting and reminding your student of all policies, guidelines and expectations while in uniform.
\n\u2022 Wear the Instrumental Music “booster spirit wear” — we have t-shirts, polos, and jackets to show-off our school spirit and pride in our kids.\u00a0 Complete the separate order form or contact Jodi Adams (jadams6@ymail.com).
\n\u2022 All football games and tournaments have entry fees for spectators, so bring money to get in.\u00a0 If you have other student family members attending, remind them to bring their ASB cards to that they can get in at student prices.\u00a0 You will also want to bring money for food, snacks, and drinks.\u00a0 Some sites (away games) will allow small coolers, others will not.\u00a0 Fred Kelly Stadium does not allow outside food and drinks.
\n\u2022 Parade days are long — hot during the day, and cool at night.\u00a0 Sunscreen and jackets will be welcomed friends, as will lots of water.
\n\u2022 Volunteers to help during games, parades, concerts, and tournaments are always needed.\u00a0 Support your student by offering extra hands to help with snacks\/water for the band, load\/unload truck, help set up field pre-show and tear-down after field shows and concerts in the PAC (Performing Arts Center).
\nNotes to Students and Parents
\n\u2022 Donations of cases of water (8 oz.) are always welcomed to prevent dehydration during our long events.\u00a0\u00a0 Marching, playing, and wearing polyester uniforms can be problematic if there is not proper nutrition and hydration.\u00a0 Make sure your student eats before performance and remind them about drinking plenty of water so as to avoid getting light-headed or feeling faint.
\n\u2022 GET INVOLVED — volunteer to help out, come to Booster meetings, this program is only as successful as the efforts of the students and parents who are participating actively!!!
\n\u2022 DEODORANT!!!!!!!\u00a0 We want to be able to hear you play in formation, not smell you in formation — keep an extra in your uniform bag!!!
\n\u2022 Put on sunscreen if you are prone to sunburn!\u00a0 Daytime tournaments and parades are sunny and hot!\u00a0 Extra water is a MUST!
\n\u2022 If you take regular medications, make sure to bring them with you!\u00a0 Bring whatever you may need for a nagging headache, chapped lips, or runny nose.\u00a0 Some tournament days can last up to 12 hours!
\n\u2022 Also important to remember:\u00a0 spare gloves and black socks, band aids, valve oil, extra reeds, jacket for cool evenings after being in hot sun all day.
\n\u2022 Remember to bring what you need to keep your hair “up” — applies to girls AND guys!
\n\u2022 Pack a few snacks, and\/or bring money to buy them.\u00a0 Remember the rules about eating while in uniform; ask your captains if you have any questions.
\n\u2022 All band shoes look alike! Write your last name in the inside of the tongue of both your shoes!!!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"