Band Camp Update: Here's the scoop you've all been waiting for. Reporting time for band camp is 7:00 a.m. on Monday, August 17th at the 'tailgate' entrance to the Band Room at Howell High School. Buses will depart promptly at 8:00 a.m.

Check-in: Students will be required to check in before boarding the bus. If you haven't already done so, please be sure to turn in your completed medical forms. Students will not be allowed to board the bus without a completed form. Please note: The form requires a signature by a parent/guardian. Parents dropping off their students might want to wait until after they've checked in before leaving to be sure that all the necessary forms are completed.

Return: Anticipated return time: Between 3:00 p.m - 5:00 p.m. on Friday, August 21st. Check the blog as we'll post the most up-to-date information as it's available on Friday.

Things to Bring: Instrument, extra instrument parts (like reeds, neck straps, oil, sticks, etc), bedding (pillow, sleeping bag/blanket, sheet), towel(s), jacket (you'll march even if its cold and/or rainy), sunscreen, insect repellant, flashlight, water bottle (with name on it), music flip folder, pencil, clothing, swim suit, sunglasses, TWO pairs of shoes that can bet dirty.

PLEASE DON'T BRING: Televisions; video games, stereos; coolers; food/snacks (will be provided); cigarettes, alochol, drugs, weapons/knives, or anything else forbidden in the school Code of Conduct.

FYI: There's still time to vote for your favorite destination for the 2009/2010 Band Trip. Boston is leading by a very slight margin with Disney World and New York close behind. E-mail your vote to cstone827@yahoo.com.

If you have any questions, please contact me at (734) 604-3546 (cell) or by e-mail at cstone827@yahoo.com

Have fun,
Carol