If you offerred to bring water or cider please send with your student or bring about 5:00 so we can set up. I will be there about 4:30 anyway. Thank you to all!!

Right now we have about 6 doz. donated by the Looney Baker especially for us. Thank you!! Not enough to go around though. I think there are 120 students in marching band. We would of course like the kids to have a snack but would like to offer some to parents too. If any of these three items are of interest to bring call and leave me a message.

See you tomorrow!

Julie Dennis
517.546.0996 or americanframingco@charter.net

The plans for Friday as follows:

Check in is 4:30 (at Parker of course:)
Practice from 4:30 til 5:30
Cider and donuts and relax from 5:30 -?
Ready and focused by 6:30 then march on.....
Kick off by 7:00 and then the half time show(yeah!)


Uniform is the same as the parade: Band camp shirt, khaki shorts, black socks and solid black shoes. If you didn't receive your Tshirt yet we will have them for you in the band room. If you didn't go to band camp and still owe for the Tshirt, please pay on Friday. Ask for Bert Schomberger(Gary's Mom :)

Donations of cider and donuts appreciated.

Julie Dennis
517.546.0996 call me for questions or donations

Everyone:

Please make sure you scroll down to review Mr. Smigell's message first(Wow! we are glad you are okay! let us know if you need any help with things!)

Then on a different note, take notice of my Friday message where donations of water, cider and donuts are requested for Friday's game. Call me ASAP. We do have a few water donations and could use cider and donuts!

Updates for Fridays game will be forthcoming.

Julie Dennis
517.546.0996

Ladies and Gents...

Hello everybody!

I am sending out this email because I have had a crazy week and several things have been going on...

-I hit a deer and it trashed my car... (car can be repaired, but it has taken up a decen t amount of time getting it arranged and everything else)

-I almost poisoned my dog... (He chewed on an albutirol inhaler and almost died), he is ok now, but we had to take care of him for a couple of days.

-I have not had power on and off for the last 2.5 days... so I have not been able to check email that recently.

-On top of that, a power surge during one of the storms killed my phone while it was in the charger. As you know, my house seems to be particularly suceptible to power outages, lightning and surges. I have finally learned my lesson and am buying a genorator tomorrow. I am also getting a lightning rod installed and a better groundwire put on both buildings on my property.

-The only reason I am telling you this is because I wanted you to know why I have not really been responding too much to emails and why my voicemail box is currently full. I will be back online soon and will let you know what my new cell number is.

The crazy thing is instead of making me feel bad about everything.... I really feel quite thankful that me, my wife, and my dogs are all intact, healthy, and ok... I am glad to be alive and working with you!

Jason

Band students, show this to your parents!

Practice for week of August 27:(as announced at practice)

TUESDAY 1:30-3:30 @ PARKER HS
WEDNESDAY 1:30-3:30 @ PARKER HS
THURSDAY 9:00 A.M.-NOON @ PARKER HS

PLEASE CHECK THIS SITE EACH NIGHT AS TIMES AND LOCATIONS COULD CHANGE.

Donations of water are needed for the upcoming football game on Friday, 8/31. Contact me directly if you would like to donate, so I can expect it. I need approximately 250 bottles of water. The smaller rather than the large bottle has worked better in the past so less is wasted. Most appreciated by the bandos!

The band boosters are going to start out the season with serving cider and donuts before the game, so your student should eat dinner before arriving since they are probably coming straight from home or work. Donations of cider and donuts won't be turned away either in fact we pride ourselves on the generosity of band parents for our past tailgates. Details on the exact location outside Parker will be posted next week so you will know the convenience of parking, etc. We would assume the door closest to the band room?

Please check this site for details on this and from Mr. Smigell for clothing, check in time and step off! Looking forward to hearing from you.


Call Julie Dennis 517.546.0996 home for donations or questions, email me if more convenient @americanframingco@charter.net

Practice tomorrow as announced will be from 9:00 to noon at HHS!

As said before, please check this the night before each practice to take note of any changes to practices. We do our best to keep you informed :)

Julie Dennis 517.303.4850 cell
americanframingco@charter.net

Here's the word for practice for the week of 8/20.

NO PRACTICE TUESDAY, 8/21!

There is practice, Wednesday, 8/22 and Thursday, 8/23(thanks Kimmypoo!) 7:30-9:30 at HHS field. Bring water bottle.

Please continue to check this as following week may change.

Any questions? Call Julie Dennis 517.546.0996 before 9 p.m. please :)
Americanframingco@charter.net


Great job at the parade bandos! The crowd was lovin it....kind of like a lovefest :)

amended by Julie Dennis(Ben's Mom)

PARADE

Meet at 11:00 am

For more info, see previous posts.

The shirts are here ! The design ( by Julie Brown) is awesome, musical & pirate-y. If you DID NOT go to camp you will owe $10 for your shirt -we'll collect at the Parade ....See you there !

Hello Everyone,

Marching Band Practice is Tuesday the 14th, Wednesday the 15th, and Thursday the 16th, from 7:30-9:30 AM at the Howell High School Stadium. Bring a water bottle and a practice/wire stand if you have one.

The Melon Fest Parade is Saturday the 18th. We will probably meet at the Howell City Police Department parking lot like we did last year, the time however has yet to be determined. You will get your t-shirt there but wear khaki shorts, black socks and black shoes.

Ta-Ta for now!
Kat

Whew...
Is it just me, or did it get quiet in town after those five busses left today ?? THANKS to all who helped get the band on the road, and everyone who turned in forms and money early enough to make today easy!

Bert S.

Campers !

As of right now - look for us near the flagpole on Monday morning - but if we're not on that side, look around! Construction has moved us once already this week.

Please be sure to have a parent check in with you if there is ANY possibility
you need to have paperwork filled out or a balance paid. This includes all three forms - available on this site under FAQs/Docs. NO ONE gets on a bus until they check in , please !

CHAPERONS - You will need the two ALC forms available on this site (FAQs/Docs) AND you will have two more to fill out Monday morning. Sorry we couldn't get these to you before, but the school was having a hard time getting them to us. COME EARLY enough to fill out the forms.

Remember extra bug spray & sunscreen so Mr. Smigell doesn't have to !

Just in case someone didn't get a packing list for band camp, here it is...

What to Bring
Instrument
Bedding - pillow, sleeping bag/blanket, sheets
Jacket
Sunscreen
Flashlight
Bug Spray
Flip Folder
Water Bottle with name on it
Extra instrument parts - reeds, neck straps, sticks, oil, etc.
Pencils
Bathing Suit
Clothing for all weather
Sunglasses
2 Pairs of shoes that can get dirty
Extra socks
Each cabin may have 2 fans
*Athletic shoes only - NO SANDALS WHEN MARCHING!*

What NOT to bring
Weapons/Knives of any kind
Cigarettes, Alcohol, Drugs or anything else forbidden in the school Code of Conduct
Television, full blown video game systems or stereo systems
Large coolers
Extra food (it attracts beasties and bugs!)
Expensive electronic items that scream "Steal Me!"
Hairdryers the size of Volkswagens
Your own bed
Anything else that you can do without for 5 days and 4 nights

Good Luck,
Kat