| Monday 8/30 | Handbook Forms DUE (in class) |
| Tuesday 8/31 | Percussion Sectional 4-6pm Marching Band 6-9pm |
| Wednesday 9/1 | Brass/Woodwinds Sectionals 2:30-3:15pm Band Parent Booster Meeting 7pm (Google Meets) |
| Thursday 9/2 | Guard Sectional 5-6pm Marching Band 6-9pm |
| Friday 9/3 | Football Game – 5:30-9pm |
| Saturday 9/4 | No Scheduled Events |
FUNDRAISE GENIUS
Our fundraising “giving” campaign is kicking off through Fundraise Genius. Spread the word!! We are currently closing in on $10,000. Tell family, friends, coworkers, or anyone else you might know that every little bit helps. Here is the link: https://www.fundraisegenius.com/pnhs-band
FOOTBALL GAME 9/3
Another game this Friday!!! We’ll be premiering our brand new uniforms. Schedule is the same as last week. Ready to go at 5:30 and we are done by 9pm. Closet will be open at 4:45pm to start the uniform changing process.
UNIFORM
Weather looks great to be wearing our NEW uniforms this week. Please look over the uniform expectations, we’ll be going over these in class on Thursday and Friday. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_FUhQpsahw5d1GCh_o9r_i15FCUdVPTx/view?usp=sharing
Students do need their marching shoes (Drillmasters) to be in uniform to perform. I know we had some issues with students this past Friday. If you are in need of ordering shoes please contact boosters@pnhsbands.com with subject line Shoe Order, and include student and parent names and contact information.
PLAINFIELD SOUTH MARCHING INVITATIONAL
PRELIMINARY Itinerary is available. This is a rough draft and could change. This is the longest day we would have for a local show. Packing trailers and getting buses loaded will take much more time for the first trip. And, we have to practice getting on and off of the field. I’ll post other itineraries as I get more information for the other trips.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ut121L8Sg76ZYSNqBgVzN4CMIdxfVf-wkvKAZVQ26sM/edit?usp=sharing
DOT BOOKS
Students who are marching on the field are required to have their official PNHS Dot Book with them at all times on the marching field. Dot Books are graded. Parts 1 and 2 will go in the gradebook this Thursday. The grade is pass/fail, if students have it incomplete when checked, they are given an opportunity to correct it and turn it in again for full credit. Information on Dot Books is in Google Classroom and also here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/192jN1GFGxnxfnO7T_cy3x3asyWLurTTZ/view?usp=sharing
BAND HANDBOOK
We have gone through our handbook in class and at curriculum night. It involves a lot of information including grading expectations and rehearsal expectations. Please review and students are expected to to complete the acknowledgement form: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JnCbdHqlXgZQLPF57x6NmYD-vLJbWmUAF54N7Xtjb2c/edit?usp=sharing
FACEMASKS
Masks are still optional outside. Outside activities are low risk. Masks are REQUIRED inside. Same for any parent volunteers. Hopefully, we do not have a need to go inside for rehearsal, but to use restrooms, get snacks, get equipment, etc., you will need to wear a mask.
DURING CLASS: Students are required to have their performance mask and bell covers. If for any reason you lose yours or want an extra, Amazon and online music stores carry them in stock.
BOOSTER MEETINGS
Our next parent booster meeting will take place on Wednesday, September 1st, at 7pm. This is a great opportunity for parents to get involved with our band program, plus you can find out more about what committees parents are involved with and you can check out our financial outlook. The meeting will be online through Google Meets and the meeting invitation will be shared through email on Wednesday.
CALENDAR
The marching band calendar has been updated, hopefully this is final: http://www.pnhsbands.com/2021/07/26/marching-band-calendar-update/
ATTENDANCE
Expectations are now set to students needing to be in attendance to participate. A student’s grade for band can now be affected by the attendance policy. If for any reason a student needs to miss a rehearsal/practice, PARENTS need to complete this online form: http://www.pnhsbands.com/absence-request-form/
GROUP CHAT/TEXT AND SOCIAL MEDIA
Students use many platforms for group chatting, especially within sections. It is great that students socialize and help each other out with information. However, conversations and posts are liable for consequences from the school deans. Keep it appropriate! Parents and students, please report any misuse of these platforms.
MARCHING BAND FINAL PAYMENT DUE
The date for the final payment is past due, please login to CHARMS and take care of that. Contact boosters@pnhsbands.com if you have any questions.
QUINLAN AND FABISH
Quinlan and Fabish, our district preferred music store, has their website operational and is shipping out stuff in a timely manner. If you need music supplies, visit www.qandf.com
CLEANING INSTRUMENTS
This article is helpful on appropriately cleaning your instruments:
REMIND TEXT LISTS
Text the Code to 81010. You may also download the Remind App.
Class of 2022(SENIORS): @pnhsband22
Class of 2023(JUNIORS): @pnhsband23
Class of 2024(SOPHOMORES):@pnhsband24
Class of 2025 (FRESHMEN): @pnhsband25
Percussion: @pnhsperc (sign-up in addition to the class code)
General texts come from Mr. Hatcher, all percussion texts will come from Dan Eastwood and Chris Groff.
SOCIAL MEDIA
We are on social media. Check us out:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pnbands
Instagram: www.instagram.com/pnbands
Twitter: @PNBandsFacebook(Boosters/Parents): https://www.facebook.com/PNHS-Band-Boosters-730226130419162