Hockey Band (In Howell :)

Hello everyone!


We will be doing pep band at the Howell vs. Hartland "Fight Cancer" game tomorrow, Tuesday  12/1/2015.  It will be at the Grand Oaks Ice Arena off of Grand River.  The address is

720 Grand Oaks Dr.
Howell, MI 48843

We are at capacity for this one (If you signed up, then you are good), show up at 6:20 pm for some fun and get ready to pack the place!  Wear your band shirt if you are going even though we are supposed to get a shirt.

Practice canceled for Tuesday 11/24/2015

Hello everyone!


We are looking pretty good out there, and a lot of people will be unable to make tomorrow's (11/24/2015, originally scheduled for 2:30-3:30 pm) rehearsal, so I am cancelling it.  Very sorry if this causes a problem.  I did say in the beginning that we were ready, I would be cancelling it though.  The band is ready.


REPORT TIME FOR THE PARADE IS STILL AT 5 PM AND THE SOUP FEAST IS STILL SCHEDULED FOR AFTERWARD!!!


-Smigell

The candle orders will be in the room today, Monday 11-23-15.  Please see earlier posts regarding Fantasy of Lights practices and times.

Fantasy of Lights Info and Meijer Flowerland Fundraiser Info

FoL Parade Practices Remaining:

Monday, November 23rd: 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Tuesday, November 24th: 2:30pm -  3:30pm

Fantasy of Lights Parade Info:

Fantasy of Lights Parade is Friday, November 27th at 7pm. Report time at the Howell High School is 5pm. Grand River is closed at 5pm - so you should be entering the M-59 way.

We are dressing up in our uniforms, packing the trailer and buses and leaving by 6pm. Please don't be late.

We are position number #12 in the parade.

Students are allowed to wear stuff under their uniform to keep warm, wear simple "beanie" hats under their marching band hats as long as they are black / dark grey / dark green, and gloves (some students put hand warmers inside their gloves to help keep warm).

Students are also allowed to wear battery operated lights on themselves and their instruments as long as it doesn't interfere with them playing their instrument / their instrument's sound. Please bring your instrument home if you are plan on decorating your instrument to save time. This is completely optional to the student.

Since last year was a great hit, we are now doing the tradition of "FoL After Parade Soup Potluck". Once the students return from the parade, they will get out of their uniforms and get warmed up with a variety of soups / chili and hot chocolate.

The Soup Potluck Sign Up link is here.

Meijer Flowerland Fundraiser Info:

It starts this Friday and lasts for two weeks. The order forms will be in the band room. The Meijer money certificates are $30 and the "Flower of the Month" Club cards are also $30.  Students will receive $4 for every card / certificate sold. The money is due Friday, December 4th and delivery is Monday, December 7th.

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Dear Santa "letters" to the kids after the parade during the soup potluck.


Stay warm, keep safe and have an awesome holiday break!

~ Nicole "Jade" Prewett

New York

WOW!!  We are completely full!!  VERY IMPORTANT INFORMATION BELOW!!

Since we are now at the maximum amount of students and chaperones that we can take, we have to put a few rules into place to ensure we all have the best time possible.  We are now taking 4 buses and approximately 200 people.  Yes, I typed that correctly.

New Rules
With the next payment due, December 10, everyone must turn in all health and release forms in order to continue to be counted as going.  This includes chaperones.
Also, if your next payment is later than December 10 you will be required to purchase trip insurance. This helps us keep the cost from increasing a month before we leave.

Fantasy of Lights Parade Practices Changes

FoL Parade Practices Updated:

There is a slight change to the practices. Please update calendars and such. :

Monday, November 16th: 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Wednesday, November 18th: 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Monday, November 23rd: 2:30pm - 3:30pm
*Tuesday, November 24th: 2:30pn -  3:30pm (If needed - will determine as we get closer).

We don't know our position yet.  Once we know,  information on the report times will be posted.  The soup potluck donation link will posted soon.

NYC Trip:
Tomorrow - Friday, November 13th - all forms and first payment / deposit is due.

~ Nicole "Jade" Prewett

Pizza Kit Delivery

The Pizza Kit Fundraiser is being delivered at 1pm tomorrow (Tuesday 10th). We need a few people to help sort them.  Pick up is from after school until 5pm.