Good morning band families from your Boston group!!
At time, 9:55am, we are just outside of Buffalo, NY. We are anticipating arriving back to the high school between 4:30-5pm. We will update as we get closer. You never know what traffic we will run into. Thanks!!
Tuesday, April 24, 2018
Here’s a few more FAQ’s regarding Boston!!
Please check out both posts if you missed them.
1. Can we drop luggage off early and will it be locked up? Yes! Mrs. Allegoet offered to come in early & open up the band room for early luggage drop off. She will be there at 7am. Your luggage will be locked in a practice room.
2. Will my luggage that was locked in a practice room magically show up on the bus? No. You need to make sure you are in the band room to check in, drop medications in original prescription bottles off to the nurse, and then take your luggage to the waiting busses. The faster this gets done, the faster we are headed out to Boston!!!
3. Can we bring snacks on the busses? Yes. Our first stop for dinner will be approx. 6-7pm depending on traffic.
4. Where will I leave my backpack that has my dirty clothes and toiletries in it on Thursday during our travels around Boston? On the bus. It’s locked and with the drivers at all times that we are not on them.
I hope this helps!
Please check out both posts if you missed them.
1. Can we drop luggage off early and will it be locked up? Yes! Mrs. Allegoet offered to come in early & open up the band room for early luggage drop off. She will be there at 7am. Your luggage will be locked in a practice room.
2. Will my luggage that was locked in a practice room magically show up on the bus? No. You need to make sure you are in the band room to check in, drop medications in original prescription bottles off to the nurse, and then take your luggage to the waiting busses. The faster this gets done, the faster we are headed out to Boston!!!
3. Can we bring snacks on the busses? Yes. Our first stop for dinner will be approx. 6-7pm depending on traffic.
4. Where will I leave my backpack that has my dirty clothes and toiletries in it on Thursday during our travels around Boston? On the bus. It’s locked and with the drivers at all times that we are not on them.
I hope this helps!
FAQ's about Boston recently;
1. When do the student use their money to eat out? On the way out to Boston at our dinner stop, anything in the itinerary that states "lunch on your own," and on the way back home Sunday morning we will stop to grab a quick bite to eat.
2. Do we let them sleep with their seatmate during lights out time on the busses on the way back and forth? We split the busses into males on one side, females on the opposite side during the lights out times. Usually this is around 9-10pm or so. Depends on when we can give them the full 8 hours of sleep.
3. Can parents/guardians come up to say goodbye? For sure! If you are not at work, or busy otherwise, come wave to the busses and give one last smooch!
4. What if something has changed on my son or daughter's medical form? Please either fill out a new one, go back in the blog and print it from around October 2017, or come in at check in time to update the nurses file.
5. I have more questions, what do I do? Call or text Christyne MacDermaid 734-476-0312. If you'd rather talk directly to Mr. Smigell, feel free to email him at smigellj@howellschools.com
1. When do the student use their money to eat out? On the way out to Boston at our dinner stop, anything in the itinerary that states "lunch on your own," and on the way back home Sunday morning we will stop to grab a quick bite to eat.
2. Do we let them sleep with their seatmate during lights out time on the busses on the way back and forth? We split the busses into males on one side, females on the opposite side during the lights out times. Usually this is around 9-10pm or so. Depends on when we can give them the full 8 hours of sleep.
3. Can parents/guardians come up to say goodbye? For sure! If you are not at work, or busy otherwise, come wave to the busses and give one last smooch!
4. What if something has changed on my son or daughter's medical form? Please either fill out a new one, go back in the blog and print it from around October 2017, or come in at check in time to update the nurses file.
5. I have more questions, what do I do? Call or text Christyne MacDermaid 734-476-0312. If you'd rather talk directly to Mr. Smigell, feel free to email him at smigellj@howellschools.com
Wednesday, April 18, 2018
Boston Packing Suggestions
We are close enough to Boston take off that we actually have their local weather!! I've included this. I'm confident the students can count how many days we will be gone and how many shirts, pants and other items they'll need to pack. I'm including a list of suggestions so they all can be as comfortable as possible. Clothing should be comfortable, school and weather appropriate attire. We are not asking that they dress up for the symphony, just that they do their best to look as presentable as possible after a long day of checking out Boston.
Friday, April 13, 2018
Boston itinerary, Collage, Banquet and more
Good evening!!
Final Boston Information
Departure day, April 25, we will need your student's luggage dropped off prior to the start of school or right at 2pm so we can load the busses. The busses will be leaving Howell High at 3:30pm sharp. There really isn't time for running home due to check in and loading all of the instruments and luggage. Students, make sure you have a soft carry on backpack or small bag, with a change of clothes, toothbrush, deodorant, and freshening up items for the following day. We will freshen up in hotel rooms when we arrive at the hotel Thursday morning and then it's off for our first full day in Boston. You will have access to your main piece of luggage Thursday evening when we unload. All medications must be in their original prescription bottle, labled in a ziplock bag with your students name, and turned into Nurse Baker at check in.
Please take a look at the Final Boston Itinerary so you can plan and pack accordingly. It will help you to have a copy with you on the trip so you can follow along with the plan for the day, so please print this. In years past, we've changed clothing mid-day, prior to the symphony to dressy attire. This year we will not be doing that. Instead we are asking that you try to go for business casual on this day. So, no ripped jeans or sloppy attire. We realize we will be on the go, in Boston, all day prior to the symphony and hope you'll be comfortable, but presentable for the symphony.
Parents and guardians, please keep an eye on our FaceBook page, Howell HS Band for updates on our arrival time on Sunday, April 29. We will also remind the students to text or call home with updates on our arrival time as well. Students, please remember to bring cash for the meals that you will have on your own. Please text or email Christyne MacDermaid with any questions you have. 734-476-0312 or christynemacdermaid@gmail.com
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1u_Dar_A7Qm60aiB1QMad9ZaJfgEPKDRh7161OzJNVIE/edit?usp=sharing
April 20, 2018 Band Camp paperwork and first deposit due
May 3, 2018 Collage
May 15, 2018 7pm Band Banquet (info to follow soon)
Final Boston Information
Departure day, April 25, we will need your student's luggage dropped off prior to the start of school or right at 2pm so we can load the busses. The busses will be leaving Howell High at 3:30pm sharp. There really isn't time for running home due to check in and loading all of the instruments and luggage. Students, make sure you have a soft carry on backpack or small bag, with a change of clothes, toothbrush, deodorant, and freshening up items for the following day. We will freshen up in hotel rooms when we arrive at the hotel Thursday morning and then it's off for our first full day in Boston. You will have access to your main piece of luggage Thursday evening when we unload. All medications must be in their original prescription bottle, labled in a ziplock bag with your students name, and turned into Nurse Baker at check in.
Please take a look at the Final Boston Itinerary so you can plan and pack accordingly. It will help you to have a copy with you on the trip so you can follow along with the plan for the day, so please print this. In years past, we've changed clothing mid-day, prior to the symphony to dressy attire. This year we will not be doing that. Instead we are asking that you try to go for business casual on this day. So, no ripped jeans or sloppy attire. We realize we will be on the go, in Boston, all day prior to the symphony and hope you'll be comfortable, but presentable for the symphony.
Parents and guardians, please keep an eye on our FaceBook page, Howell HS Band for updates on our arrival time on Sunday, April 29. We will also remind the students to text or call home with updates on our arrival time as well. Students, please remember to bring cash for the meals that you will have on your own. Please text or email Christyne MacDermaid with any questions you have. 734-476-0312 or christynemacdermaid@gmail.com
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1u_Dar_A7Qm60aiB1QMad9ZaJfgEPKDRh7161OzJNVIE/edit?usp=sharing
April 20, 2018 Band Camp paperwork and first deposit due
May 3, 2018 Collage
May 15, 2018 7pm Band Banquet (info to follow soon)
Thursday, April 12, 2018
Thursday, April 05, 2018
Lock-In and BC Scholarship Apps due tomorrow, PP Fundraiser Extended
Lock-In: TOMORROW
The annual HHS Band Lock-in is Friday April 6th @9pm - Saturday April 7th @5am. It is for all students in the HHS Band Program and 8th graders in the Howell District Bands. Admission is $10 to help cover costs for food / drinks. Super fun night for everyone involved. Info Form and Permission slip below. Permission Slips are to be hand in AT THE DOOR of the Lock-In - it is the students' "ticket" (along with the $10) to the event.
The annual HHS Band Lock-in is Friday April 6th @9pm - Saturday April 7th @5am. It is for all students in the HHS Band Program and 8th graders in the Howell District Bands. Admission is $10 to help cover costs for food / drinks. Super fun night for everyone involved. Info Form and Permission slip below. Permission Slips are to be hand in AT THE DOOR of the Lock-In - it is the students' "ticket" (along with the $10) to the event.
Lock - In Info / Permission Slip: Here
**These have also been on the Sheet Shack near Smigell's Office in the Band Room**
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**These have also been on the Sheet Shack near Smigell's Office in the Band Room**
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Band Camp:
Students who plan to participate in Howell High School Highlander Marching Band in the 2018 - 2019 school year must attend camp in August. Camp begins with pre-camp dates at Howell High School, followed by 5 days / 4 nights together at Eagle Village.
Pre-Band Camp: 8am – 4pm* @ Howell High School
Thursday, August 9th: Leadership Day – Squad Leaders and Drum Majors
Friday, August 10th: New Member Day – Everyone New to HHS Marching Band (SL / DM)
Band Camp @ Eagle Village: http://www.eaglevillage.org/
Sunday, August 12th to Thursday, August 16th: Everyone**
*Dismissal times may vary due to weather / what we cover.
**We meet at the HHS and travel by bus. More exact travel times will be announced at a later date (usually around 7am-ish on Sunday and 3/4pm-ish on Thursday)
*Dismissal times may vary due to weather / what we cover.
**We meet at the HHS and travel by bus. More exact travel times will be announced at a later date (usually around 7am-ish on Sunday and 3/4pm-ish on Thursday)
The Information Packet and Forms that were handed out during the info meeting are listed below. These forms are also available on the Sheet Shack outside Mr. Smigell's Office in the HHS Band Room.
Individual Forms (that are in the Zip File):
- Band Camp Packet / Student Registration Packet (pdf )
- Scholarship Application (pdf)
- Volunteer/Chaperone Registration Packet (pdf)
- Additional Payment Voucher Form (pdf )
- Charms Withdrawal Request Form (pdf) (doc)
- 8th Grade Information Packet (pdf)
Individual Forms (that are in the Zip File):
- Band Camp Packet / Student Registration Packet (pdf )
- Scholarship Application (pdf)
- Volunteer/Chaperone Registration Packet (pdf)
- Additional Payment Voucher Form (pdf )
- Charms Withdrawal Request Form (pdf) (doc)
- 8th Grade Information Packet (pdf)
Full Band Camp Costs is $325 - unless paid in full on initial deposit (which is $300).
Initial payment of $50 and all forms are due on Friday, April 20th.
**Band Camp Scholarship Applications are due Tomorrow, Friday, April 6th.**
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Perfectly Posh Fundraiser:
The fundraiser deadline has been extended until Wednesday, April 11th. Order forms are in the band room in the Sheet Shack outside of Mr. Smigell's Office in the HHS Band Room. (the forms are too big to be scanned for the blog - sorry!)
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~ Nicole "Jade" Prewett
Initial payment of $50 and all forms are due on Friday, April 20th.
**Band Camp Scholarship Applications are due Tomorrow, Friday, April 6th.**
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Perfectly Posh Fundraiser:
The fundraiser deadline has been extended until Wednesday, April 11th. Order forms are in the band room in the Sheet Shack outside of Mr. Smigell's Office in the HHS Band Room. (the forms are too big to be scanned for the blog - sorry!)
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~ Nicole "Jade" Prewett
Wednesday, April 04, 2018
Home Show Sign Up
The Livingston County Home Show is right around the corner (April 13th - 15th). We need volunteers to help at the concessions stand to raise money for the boosters. There are two ways you can help. (1) Students can sign-up for a shift. The sign-up sheets are in the band room. Students can either earn money for the Charms account or get credit for community service if that is what they need. (2) We also need parents to supervise. Parents can sign-up through this Sign-up Genius link: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050e4ba9af2fa31-livingston.
Tuesday, March 20, 2018
Howellpalooza!
Ladies and Gentlemen!
Allow me to cordially invite all of you to the hidden gem of the band year!! Howellpalooza! It is a wonderful concert full of surprises that you might not see anywhere else during the year! We have our award winning auxiliary groups (flags, twirlers) jazz band, school of rock, percussion ensemble, flute choir, and many other talented performers! It is free of charge and it’s all happening tomorrow night at 7pm (3/21/2018) in the Bushey Performing Arts Center. We could really use an audience, so come on out and see the sweetness!
Allow me to cordially invite all of you to the hidden gem of the band year!! Howellpalooza! It is a wonderful concert full of surprises that you might not see anywhere else during the year! We have our award winning auxiliary groups (flags, twirlers) jazz band, school of rock, percussion ensemble, flute choir, and many other talented performers! It is free of charge and it’s all happening tomorrow night at 7pm (3/21/2018) in the Bushey Performing Arts Center. We could really use an audience, so come on out and see the sweetness!
Wednesday, March 14, 2018
Band Camp 2018
Band Camp:
Students who plan to participate in Howell High School Highlander Marching Band in the 2018 - 2019 school year must attend camp in August. Camp begins with pre-camp dates at Howell High School, followed by 5 days / 4 nights together at Eagle Village.
Pre-Band Camp: 8am – 4pm* @ Howell High School
Thursday, August 9th: Leadership Day – Squad Leaders and Drum Majors
Friday, August 10th: New Member Day – Everyone New to HHS Marching Band (SL / DM)
Band Camp @ Eagle Village: http://www.eaglevillage.org/
Sunday, August 12th to Thursday, August 16th: Everyone**
*Dismissal times may vary due to weather / what we cover.
**We meet at the HHS and travel by bus. More exact travel times will be announced at a later date (usually around 7am-ish on Sunday and 3/4pm-ish on Thursday)
*Dismissal times may vary due to weather / what we cover.
**We meet at the HHS and travel by bus. More exact travel times will be announced at a later date (usually around 7am-ish on Sunday and 3/4pm-ish on Thursday)
The Information Packet and Forms that were handed out during the info meeting are listed below. These forms are also available on the Sheet Shack outside Mr. Smigell's Office in the HHS Band Room.
Individual Forms (that are in the Zip File):
- Band Camp Packet / Student Registration Packet (pdf )
- Scholarship Application (pdf)
- Volunteer/Chaperone Registration Packet (pdf)
- Additional Payment Voucher Form (pdf )
- Charms Withdrawal Request Form (pdf) (doc)
- 8th Grade Information Packet (pdf)
Individual Forms (that are in the Zip File):
- Band Camp Packet / Student Registration Packet (pdf )
- Scholarship Application (pdf)
- Volunteer/Chaperone Registration Packet (pdf)
- Additional Payment Voucher Form (pdf )
- Charms Withdrawal Request Form (pdf) (doc)
- 8th Grade Information Packet (pdf)
Full Band Camp Costs is $325 - unless paid in full on initial deposit (which is $300).
Initial payment of $50 and all forms are due on Friday, April 20th.
Initial payment of $50 and all forms are due on Friday, April 20th.
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It's almost that time of year again.... Getting the MB roster together and picking out the next seasons MB show... I can't wait to jump back into drill writing once again this summer.
To my 2018 Seniors - it's been great and I will miss you all!
To everyone else returning / entering MB - I can't wait for another great season to start! <3
~ Nicole "Jade" Prewett (HHSMB Drill Writer)
~ Nicole "Jade" Prewett (HHSMB Drill Writer)
Thursday, March 08, 2018
Boston Updates
Good Evening!!
We should know the final amount due by next week for the trip. We are extending the final payment to April 6, due to not knowing the exact amount owed yet.
We also are extending one more round of Charms requests to all who have money they could use. We will put a final date on requests as soon as we know an amount due.
We should know the final amount due by next week for the trip. We are extending the final payment to April 6, due to not knowing the exact amount owed yet.
We also are extending one more round of Charms requests to all who have money they could use. We will put a final date on requests as soon as we know an amount due.
Band Program Fundraisers and Mailing List
AmazonSmile:
Buffalo Wild Wings:
Our next fundraiser at Buffalo Wild Wings is set for March 11th (THIS Sunday). Its easy:
1. Go to B-dubs with lots of friends.
2. Show the flyer (attached).
3. Watch the game.
4. Eat, drink, repeat.
It's a great day to be at B-dubs because the NCAA Men’s Basketball brackets will be announced on TBSthis Sunday, which will also be the home of the Final Four on March 31.
Now, if you really want to amplify the impact of your spending, be sure to bring the discount card you bought from your band student. It give’s you $5 off! Don’t have one? Well watch for the next email for a reminder.
Finally, you can triple-wammy your impact by paying for your meal with a gift card purchased through our Scrip program. More on that to follow too.
We’re asking everyone to help us raise funds for the band program, without spending a dime! If you have not already used the AmazonSmile program, you can select Howell Band Boosters as your beneficiary, and every time you shop on Amazon, you raise funds in support of band initiatives. Thanks to the efforts of parents and students, this year we are able to dedicate $3500 to instrument repair. The AmazonSmile program will help us do even more.
Once you set eligible purchases at AmazonSmile, the AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of the purchase price to the customer's selected charitable organization.
In order to participate, you can use our unique charity link: https://smile.amazon.
This link will take you directly to smile.amazon.com in support of your organization so they won’t have to search for your charity among almost a million other organizations.
Buffalo Wild Wings:
Our next fundraiser at Buffalo Wild Wings is set for March 11th (THIS Sunday). Its easy:
1. Go to B-dubs with lots of friends.
2. Show the flyer (attached).
3. Watch the game.
4. Eat, drink, repeat.
It's a great day to be at B-dubs because the NCAA Men’s Basketball brackets will be announced on TBSthis Sunday, which will also be the home of the Final Four on March 31.
Now, if you really want to amplify the impact of your spending, be sure to bring the discount card you bought from your band student. It give’s you $5 off! Don’t have one? Well watch for the next email for a reminder.
Finally, you can triple-wammy your impact by paying for your meal with a gift card purchased through our Scrip program. More on that to follow too.
Fundraising Cards:
Cards are available in groups of 5 for $50.00. Students pre-pay for cards then keep money from sales when they sell them. For every $10.00 card sold a minimum of $7.20 per card will go on students account, that's at least $36.00 for 5 cards!
That’s great way to help pay for Boston or any other band expense your student may have. Interested? Send a note to Lisa Grager: lgrager@live.com
Howell Band Boosters Mailing List:
If you’re not already on the Howell Band Boosters mailing list, you can join easily by sending an email to:
We use this Google Group as part of a multi-point communication toolset that includes Facebook and the HHS Bands Blog. We use the list to share important information about band events, booster events, fundraising, and more.
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Good luck to all the students attending festival this weekend!
~ Nicole "Jade" Prewett
~ Nicole "Jade" Prewett
Wednesday, February 28, 2018
Additional Band Events Email
"Hello band families! We have a busy month ahead.........
* Informational meeting for Marching Band Camp:
Wednesday, March 14th at 6:30 pm in the band room
This meeting is optional. Registration forms and detailed information will be available in the band room and on the band blog after the meeting if you can't attend.
Band Camp is Sunday, August 12th to Thursday, August 16th
* HHS Band Lock-in is on Friday, April 6th - times and detailed information soon!
* The Addam's Family Musical (Music for the show performed by some of our fabulous band students and Mr. Smigell is the pit director)
Friday, March 2nd and Saturday, March 3rd at 7:30 pm
Sunday, March 4th at 2:30 pm
Tickets: Students $10 and Adults $12
* Band Booster Meeting: Wednesday, March 7th at 6:30 pm in the band room
* Band Festival March 9th and 10th
Detailed information and performance times are posted on the band blog: Festival Info Blogpost
Email me at allegoel@howellschools.com if you have any questions!
- Laura Allegoet"
Wednesday, February 21, 2018
Official Festival Info and Panera Fundraiser
Festival Info:
Concert Band, Symphonic Band, and Wind Ensemble goes to their MSBOA Festival on Friday, March 9th (WE) and Saturday, March 10th (CB / SB). They will be performing at Walled Lake Northern High School. This is a mandatory performance for students in the performing bands.
Each band will report at the Howell High School at separate times. Once attendance is taken, the students will driven via school bus to WLNHS. After their performance and judging, the students will be taken back to HHS via school bus.
It is important that the students arrive at HHS on time and in their respective ensemble's uniform to prevent any tardiness. Students will need to make sure they have their instrument (including any extra needs like reeds, oil, etc.) and sheet music.
Students who are in multiple bands - please talk to Mr. Smigell.
Students are to eat before they arrive - the festival trip for each ensemble is fairly short. There will be snacks / drinks on sale at the festival, in the cafeteria that all of the ensembles wait in for their festival scores. This is totally up to the student whether or not they want to bring money to get something (whether to calm nerves or crave any munchies/thrust after their performance).
Here is the following report / performance times for Festival for each ensemble:
Wind Ensemble: - Friday, March 9th @ 8:35pm
Report Time: 6:05 pm
Buses Leave: 6:35 pm
Performance Time: 8:35pm
Return at HHS: ~10:35pm
Concert Band, Symphonic Band, and Wind Ensemble goes to their MSBOA Festival on Friday, March 9th (WE) and Saturday, March 10th (CB / SB). They will be performing at Walled Lake Northern High School. This is a mandatory performance for students in the performing bands.
Each band will report at the Howell High School at separate times. Once attendance is taken, the students will driven via school bus to WLNHS. After their performance and judging, the students will be taken back to HHS via school bus.
It is important that the students arrive at HHS on time and in their respective ensemble's uniform to prevent any tardiness. Students will need to make sure they have their instrument (including any extra needs like reeds, oil, etc.) and sheet music.
Students who are in multiple bands - please talk to Mr. Smigell.
Students are to eat before they arrive - the festival trip for each ensemble is fairly short. There will be snacks / drinks on sale at the festival, in the cafeteria that all of the ensembles wait in for their festival scores. This is totally up to the student whether or not they want to bring money to get something (whether to calm nerves or crave any munchies/thrust after their performance).
Here is the following report / performance times for Festival for each ensemble:
Wind Ensemble: - Friday, March 9th @ 8:35pm
Report Time: 6:05 pm
Buses Leave: 6:35 pm
Performance Time: 8:35pm
Return at HHS: ~10:35pm
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Concert Band: Saturday, March 10th @9:50am
Report Time: 7:35 am
Buses Leave: 8:05 am
Performance Time: 9:50 am
Return at HHS: ~11:50 am
Symphonic Band: Saturday, March 10th @1:25pm
Report Time: 11:10 am
Buses Leave: 11:40 am
Performance Time: 1:25 pm
Return at HHS: ~3:25 pm
***If you can chaperone on one of the busses and at festival, please contact Laura Allegoet at allegoel@howellschools.com. Thank you!***
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Panera Fundraiser:
We’re doing another fundraiser, with Panera. 20% of sales will be donated back to the Band Boosters for purchases between 4-8PM on Thursday, February 22nd.
Concert Band: Saturday, March 10th @9:50am
Report Time: 7:35 am
Buses Leave: 8:05 am
Performance Time: 9:50 am
Return at HHS: ~11:50 am
Symphonic Band: Saturday, March 10th @1:25pm
Report Time: 11:10 am
Buses Leave: 11:40 am
Performance Time: 1:25 pm
Return at HHS: ~3:25 pm
***If you can chaperone on one of the busses and at festival, please contact Laura Allegoet at allegoel@howellschools.com. Thank you!***
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Panera Fundraiser:
We’re doing another fundraiser, with Panera. 20% of sales will be donated back to the Band Boosters for purchases between 4-8PM on Thursday, February 22nd.
A printed flyer or an electronic version of the flyer below on a mobile phone or tablet must be presented when ordering.
PANERA FLYER
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(Don't) Break a leg tonight! GL HF GG
~ Nicole "Jade" Prewett
PANERA FLYER
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(Don't) Break a leg tonight! GL HF GG
~ Nicole "Jade" Prewett
Wednesday, February 14, 2018
Boston Trip Roommates
It’s time to sign up for roommates!! Students only at this time. Chaperones, we will sign up after the meeting that’s being rescheduled.
Students MUST be paid up to $645 in order to be able to sign up for a room with their friends. I have a list of who’s paid up to that point if anyone needs to check please text me, Christyne MacDermaid, 734-476-0312. I’ll respond as soon as possible.
Here’s how sign up works, gather your group of 4, email their first and last name to me at christynemacdermaid@gmail.com. If you could try to keep it to one email per group of 4 that would really help me out. If there’s only 2-3 of you in a group, please don’t worry!! Email me your 2 or 3 confirmed and we will do our best to pair you with some more compatible band students. If you are unsure of who to room with, please email me that too. We will have at least 3 adults working on this part to put you in a room with great students!!
If someone in your group is not paid in full to the $645 amount, I will ONLY be contacting that student, privately. I will not email that information to your whole group.
Please keep in mind that the chaperoned groups, for out on the town, will be bigger than 4 per parent, and these groups can be boy/girl. The above email of 4 students just refers to who you are sharing a hotel room with during sleep times.
Email requests can start February 15, 2018. I will be checking them as I’m able.
Thanks!!
Sincerely,
Christyne MacDermaid
734-476-0312 (for texting money questions)
christynemacdermaid@gmail.com (for emailing room requests)
Students MUST be paid up to $645 in order to be able to sign up for a room with their friends. I have a list of who’s paid up to that point if anyone needs to check please text me, Christyne MacDermaid, 734-476-0312. I’ll respond as soon as possible.
Here’s how sign up works, gather your group of 4, email their first and last name to me at christynemacdermaid@gmail.com. If you could try to keep it to one email per group of 4 that would really help me out. If there’s only 2-3 of you in a group, please don’t worry!! Email me your 2 or 3 confirmed and we will do our best to pair you with some more compatible band students. If you are unsure of who to room with, please email me that too. We will have at least 3 adults working on this part to put you in a room with great students!!
If someone in your group is not paid in full to the $645 amount, I will ONLY be contacting that student, privately. I will not email that information to your whole group.
Please keep in mind that the chaperoned groups, for out on the town, will be bigger than 4 per parent, and these groups can be boy/girl. The above email of 4 students just refers to who you are sharing a hotel room with during sleep times.
Email requests can start February 15, 2018. I will be checking them as I’m able.
Thanks!!
Sincerely,
Christyne MacDermaid
734-476-0312 (for texting money questions)
christynemacdermaid@gmail.com (for emailing room requests)
Wednesday, February 07, 2018
Tonight is Cancelled
Due to the weather / roads and many students / family members having the Flu - Drumline Practice and Band Booster Meeting has been cancelled tonight.
Tomorrow's Boston Trip Meeting has also been cancelled for the same reason.
Stay safe and warm.
~ Nicole "Jade" Prewett
Tomorrow's Boston Trip Meeting has also been cancelled for the same reason.
Stay safe and warm.
~ Nicole "Jade" Prewett
Sunday, February 04, 2018
No School Tomorrow - LCHB Cancelled
No School Tomorrow - Monday, Feb. 5th.
Livingston County Honors Band Concert has been cancelled - the directors will try to reschedule it at a later date / time. He will inform me when it happens.
Stay safe and warm folks!
~ Nicole "Jade" Prewett
Livingston County Honors Band Concert has been cancelled - the directors will try to reschedule it at a later date / time. He will inform me when it happens.
Stay safe and warm folks!
~ Nicole "Jade" Prewett
Thursday, February 01, 2018
Official Tentative Festival Info
Festival Info:
Concert Band, Symphonic Band, and Wind Ensemble goes to their MSBOA Festival on Friday, March 9th (WE) and Saturday, March 10th (CB /SB). They will be performing at Walled Lake Northern High School.
Each band will report at the Howell High School at separate times. Once attendance is taken, the students will driven via school bus to WLNHS. After their performance and judging, the students will be taken back to HHS via school bus.
It is important that the students arrive at HHS on time and in their respective ensemble's uniform to prevent any tardiness. Students will need to make sure they have their instrument (including any extra needs like reeds, oil, etc.) and sheet music.
Students who are in multiple bands - please talk to Mr. Smigell.
Students are to eat before they arrive - the festival trip for each ensemble is fairly short. There will be snacks / drinks on sale at the festival, in the cafeteria that all of the ensembles wait in for their festival scores. This is totally up to the student whether or not they want to bring money to get something (whether to calm nerves or crave any munchies/thrust after their performance).
Here is the following report / performance times for Festival for each ensemble*:
Wind Ensemble: - Friday, March 9th @ 8:10pm
Report Time: XXX pm
Buses Leave: XXX pm
Performance Time: 8:10pm
Return at HHS: ~XXXpm
Concert Band, Symphonic Band, and Wind Ensemble goes to their MSBOA Festival on Friday, March 9th (WE) and Saturday, March 10th (CB /SB). They will be performing at Walled Lake Northern High School.
Each band will report at the Howell High School at separate times. Once attendance is taken, the students will driven via school bus to WLNHS. After their performance and judging, the students will be taken back to HHS via school bus.
It is important that the students arrive at HHS on time and in their respective ensemble's uniform to prevent any tardiness. Students will need to make sure they have their instrument (including any extra needs like reeds, oil, etc.) and sheet music.
Students who are in multiple bands - please talk to Mr. Smigell.
Students are to eat before they arrive - the festival trip for each ensemble is fairly short. There will be snacks / drinks on sale at the festival, in the cafeteria that all of the ensembles wait in for their festival scores. This is totally up to the student whether or not they want to bring money to get something (whether to calm nerves or crave any munchies/thrust after their performance).
Here is the following report / performance times for Festival for each ensemble*:
Wind Ensemble: - Friday, March 9th @ 8:10pm
Report Time: XXX pm
Buses Leave: XXX pm
Performance Time: 8:10pm
Return at HHS: ~XXXpm
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Concert Band: Saturday, March 10th @9:50am
Report Time: XXX am
Buses Leave: XXX am
Performance Time: 9:50am
Return at HHS: ~XXX am
Symphonic Band: Saturday, March 10th @1:25pm
Report Time: XXX am
Buses Leave: XXX am
Performance Time: 1:25pm
Return at HHS: ~XXX pm
***Report times, chaperone sign up, band trailer sign up, etc. will be posted ASAP - We just wanted to get the dates, times and what information we have right now posted for those needing time off from work, etc.***
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~ Nicole "Jade" Prewett
Concert Band: Saturday, March 10th @9:50am
Report Time: XXX am
Buses Leave: XXX am
Performance Time: 9:50am
Return at HHS: ~XXX am
Symphonic Band: Saturday, March 10th @1:25pm
Report Time: XXX am
Buses Leave: XXX am
Performance Time: 1:25pm
Return at HHS: ~XXX pm
***Report times, chaperone sign up, band trailer sign up, etc. will be posted ASAP - We just wanted to get the dates, times and what information we have right now posted for those needing time off from work, etc.***
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~ Nicole "Jade" Prewett
Sunday, January 28, 2018
Congrats, Fundraisers, Boston and Upcoming Events
Congratulations!:
We congratulate John Tucker on making 6th chair Clarinet in the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association All-State Band! Way to represent Howell!
Fundraisers:
***We will have dates for the Band Lock-in and Band Banquet for you in the next few weeks!***
Band Camp:
Band Camp dates have been finalized - Meeting including more info / packets will happen after Festival.
Leadership Day: Thurs August 9th (For Drum Majors and Squad Leaders)
New Member Day: Friday August 10th: (DM, SL and New Members)
Away Band Camp (at Eagle Village): Sunday August 12th thru Thurs August 16th
~ Nicole "Jade" Prewett
We congratulate John Tucker on making 6th chair Clarinet in the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association All-State Band! Way to represent Howell!
Fundraisers:
LAST CALL FOR DISCOUNT CARD AND SPIRIT CUP FUNDRAISING ORDERS!!!
* The Spirit Cup and Discount Card fundraisers have been extended to Wednesday, January 31st! Order forms for the Discount Cards can be found below and in the sheet shack in the band room. Spirit card order forms and catalogues are in the band room sheet shack - questions for spirit cups contact Kelley Albrant at 517-285-9133.
Discount Card Order Form: HERE
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AmazonSmile:
We’re asking everyone to help us raise funds for the band program, without spending a dime! If you have not already used the AmazonSmile program, you can select Howell Band Boosters as your beneficiary, and every time you shop on Amazon, you raise funds in support of band initiatives. Thanks to the efforts of parents and students, this year we are able to dedicate $3500 to instrument repair. The AmazonSmile program will help us do more.
Once you set eligible purchases at AmazonSmile, the AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of the purchase price to the customer's selected charitable organization.
In order to participate, go to AmazonSmile
In the field called "Or pick your own charitable organization” search using our Federal Tax ID: 46-4579875. Once you do you’ll see "Parent Booster USA Inc” in Howell MI. That’s us. Click “select” and you are done!
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Winter Guard:
Winter Guard is still looking for some help. Please refer to the blogpost made earlier in the month for more information!
Winter Guard Help: HERE
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Panera Fundraiser:
Panera Fundraiser on Thursday, Feb 22nd from 4pm - 8pm.
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AmazonSmile:
We’re asking everyone to help us raise funds for the band program, without spending a dime! If you have not already used the AmazonSmile program, you can select Howell Band Boosters as your beneficiary, and every time you shop on Amazon, you raise funds in support of band initiatives. Thanks to the efforts of parents and students, this year we are able to dedicate $3500 to instrument repair. The AmazonSmile program will help us do more.
Once you set eligible purchases at AmazonSmile, the AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of the purchase price to the customer's selected charitable organization.
In order to participate, go to AmazonSmile
In the field called "Or pick your own charitable organization” search using our Federal Tax ID: 46-4579875. Once you do you’ll see "Parent Booster USA Inc” in Howell MI. That’s us. Click “select” and you are done!
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Winter Guard:
Winter Guard is still looking for some help. Please refer to the blogpost made earlier in the month for more information!
Winter Guard Help: HERE
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Panera Fundraiser:
Panera Fundraiser on Thursday, Feb 22nd from 4pm - 8pm.
HHS Band Trip - Boston:
- Reminder that the next Boston payment was due January 25th. You must have $645 paid by February 14th in order to sign up for a room. Room sign ups will be posted on February 15th. If your payments are not up-to-date, then you will not be able to sign up for a room until payments total $645.
- Please start getting in your requests to use your Charms money for the final payment. We will need to have this in very soon in order to be able to use it for the last payment. The final date you are able to request money from your Charms to be used for the trip is February 16th. Due to the time needed to process everything - there will be NO late Charm requests.
- Thank you!!! Questions, please contact Christyne MacDermaid 734-476-0312, text or call.
***Chaperone Meeting for Boston Trip - Thursday, February 8th at 6:30 p.m. in the band room. This is a mandatory meeting for trip chaperones only.**
HHS Band Program Upcoming Events:
- February 5th: Livingston County Honors Band Concert: 7 p.m. at Rod Bushey Performing Arts Center
- February 21st: Pre-festival Concert: 7 p.m. Rod Bushey Performing Arts Center
- March 2nd & 3rd: Addams Family Musical: 7 p.m. in the Rod Bushey Performing Arts Center (This is a wonderful collaboration of students from the band, choir and drama programs)
- March 8th - 10th: Festival: Exact dates, location and times will be announced soon! This event is mandatory for all students.
- March 21th: Howellpalooza: 7 p.m. Rod Bushey Performing Arts Center
- April 25th - 29th: Boston Trip
- May 3rd: Collage Concert: 7 p.m. Rod Bushey Performing Arts Center
- More to come!
***We will have dates for the Band Lock-in and Band Banquet for you in the next few weeks!***
Band Camp:
Band Camp dates have been finalized - Meeting including more info / packets will happen after Festival.
Leadership Day: Thurs August 9th (For Drum Majors and Squad Leaders)
New Member Day: Friday August 10th: (DM, SL and New Members)
Away Band Camp (at Eagle Village): Sunday August 12th thru Thurs August 16th
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Saturday, January 20, 2018
Reminder that the next Boston payment is due January 25th. You must have $645 down by February 14th in order to sign up for a room. Room sign ups will be posted on February 15th.
Also, please start getting in your requests to use your Charms money for the final payment. We will need to have this in very soon in order to be able to use it for the last payment. Thank you!!!
Questions, please contact Christyne MacDermaid 734-476-0312, text or call.
Also, please start getting in your requests to use your Charms money for the final payment. We will need to have this in very soon in order to be able to use it for the last payment. Thank you!!!
Questions, please contact Christyne MacDermaid 734-476-0312, text or call.
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