I hope everyone is having an awesome and safe summer. Band Camp is about a month away - yay!
Here are a few updates and such:
NYC Refund Checks:
Sadly, due to unforeseen circumstances out of our control, they haven't been sent out. This due to the district upgrading their computers / network right after school got out and the people needed to process / sign the checks being on vacation (because it's summer vacation). We are in the beginnings of them being processed (it's a multistep process due to having the checks coming from the district) but need to wait a few more weeks. Smigell said he will make sure they are sent out asap - but it won't be until closer to the school year has started. No one has been forgotten - we are just at a stand still atm. If your address has changed, feel free to send an email to hhsbandjade@gmail.com. We will let you know when they are sent out.
Everyone else who is getting their refund deposited into their band accounts shall have it done by when school starts also - this includes the few Seniors / parents who want to transfer their funds into their incoming freshmen's siblings' / childs' accounts.
Band Camp:
Band Camp is:
Report Times for Band Camp:
- Thursday, August 11th: Leadership Day - Squad Leaders and Drum Majors
- @ HHS: 9am - 2pm : Smigell's Post about making it
- Friday, August 12th: New Member Day - Everyone New to HHS Marching Band / Leaders
- @ HHS: 9am - 2pm
- Sunday, August 14th: Everyone - To Go To Eagle Village
- @HHS: 7am - Check-In, Instrument Assignment, Load Trailer / Buses
- Thursday, August 18th: Everyone - Return To School
- @HHS: ~ 2:30pm / 3pm (Watch the Blog / FB Groups for exact ETA)
We are still in need of chaperones - both male and female - for band camp. Please contact Laura Allegoet if you are interested at lallegoet@yahoo.com or (586) 214 - 4986.
Clothing at Band Camp:
We know it is hot and the students will be outside - but it is important for the students to follow the Howell District's dress code (Pg. 15 -16). Please make sure there are no short booty shorts or miniskirts and no revealing tops.
Clothing at Band Camp:
We know it is hot and the students will be outside - but it is important for the students to follow the Howell District's dress code (Pg. 15 -16). Please make sure there are no short booty shorts or miniskirts and no revealing tops.
Post Band Camp - Before School Starts Practices:
Every year, we have practices before school starts - but this year we have a shorter gap between band camp and the first game (which is before school starts - Thursday, August 25th).
*More information about the practices will be announced as we get a little closer to band camp - we are working on it.
HHS Home Football Games - Season 2016:
- Home vs Lansing Everett - Thursday, August 25th@ 7pm
- Home vs Livonia Churchill - Friday, September 9th @ 7pm
- Home vs Hartland - Friday, September 16th @ 7pm
- Home vs Grand Blanc (Homecoming) - Friday, September 30th @ 7pm
- Home vs Brighton - Friday, October 14th @ 7pm
- Home vs TBD (KLAA Championship) - Friday, October 21st @ 7pm^
^ - Not set in stone - may change location.
*8th Grade show is TBD atm.
*8th Grade show is TBD atm.
Uniform for the First Game* - Thursday, August 25th @ 7pm:
- This Seasons' Marching Band T-Shirt (They will get the day of the first game)
- Khaki Shorts - School Appropriate, No Stains or Rips/Tears
- All Black Socks
- All Black Shoes - No White/Colored Logo, Trim or Soles
*This uniform is used throughout the school year. More information about the first home football game will be announced after band camp, closer to the date.
Remember to drink lots of water and try to get use to being outside / active for when band camp is here!
Remember to drink lots of water and try to get use to being outside / active for when band camp is here!
(Marching Band related - but just something fun / unrelated to the program that some band students went last year went and loved it so I figured a few students / parents may want to enjoy taking their family too. If anyone enjoys DCI - there is an awesome live theatre event that is happening nationwide. The 2016 DCI Quarter-Finals is going to be aired live in certain cinemas for one night - Thurs, August 11th. For more information on this event / to buy tickets - DCI '16 Quarter-Finals: Big, Loud & Live )
I will make a post when I get more information about stuff - but other than that, have fun and be safe (Especially if you are playing Poke'mon Go :) )
Can't wait to see everyone at band camp!
~ Jade
