MRS. OLIS'S WEEK ELEVEN (PLAYOFF WEEK ONE) ANNOUNCEMENTS

Congratulations on another wonderful performance of the Senior Show on Friday night and congratulations to our Bobcat Football Team - playoff bound! Which means we are ​

not quite done with Football Friday Nights - keep reading for details!

Traditional Uniform - Reminder
 There are several components to the uniform:

• Jacket
  
• Trousers/Pants
  
• Row Shirt
  
• White Marching Shoes
  
• White Gloves (except percussion)
  
• Long White Socks
  
• Hat
  

Traditional Uniform - Policies and Procedures - Reminder

• All uniform parts listed above are required - students who do not pass inspection will not march at halftime.  Parents - please make sure your student has all items before leaving the house - especially LONG white socks, gloves (if needed) and their Row Shirt.
  
• All members must be ‘fully dressed’ unless instructed otherwise by the director(s).  This includes jackets fully zipped, hats on, etc.
  
• Accommodations will be made in extreme temperature situations.  Example - students will be instructed to remove their band jacket and fold to sit on top of their band hat.
  
• Uniforms (jacket, pants, hats, parkas) are checked out and checked back in before/after each use.  Students are required to rehang all items and turn in all items before they are dismissed.
  
• An additional time marker has been added below (Band Room Opens) - students must be dressed and in their seats by Call/Dress time.  Please plan accordingly.
  
• Any staining of the uniform during the marching band season will be the financial responsibility of the student.  They are required to have the uniform part dry cleaned before the next performance.  Uniforms can only be dry cleaned; no exceptions.
  

Attendance Policy
All band members make a commitment when they join the band. These commitments extend to attending all rehearsals and performances. The dates of such are published and made known well in advance. Additionally, directors ensure reminders of rehearsals and performances are part of the daily rehearsal schedule. It is expected that all members will be in attendance at all scheduled events.
Should a student be unable to make a particular rehearsal or performance, then a parent/guardian must notify the director via email preferably two weeks in advance of the requested absence.  
In the event of a medical or family emergency, the parent/guardian should contact Mrs. Olis at a time most convenient to the family’s needs by phone or email. Medical and/or family emergencies are automatically excused. This includes students who are marked ‘Excused’ absent from school on the day of a performance.
Unexcused absences can result in lowered grades and loss of permission to travel.  An unexcused performance can never be made up.  Actions or lack thereof speak louder than words.  As stated previous, band is co-curricular. As such, work is not an excuse. Communicate clearly with your employer and well in advance. Missing school for work is unexcused; therefore; missing band for work is ALSO UNEXCUSED.

10/31 Away @ Toronto - 7:00PM
Dress: Halloween Themed Costumes/Clothing
Load Buses/Truck: 2:30pm (during band class)
Depart: 2:55pm
Return: 12:30am?
**Our bus trip to Toronto this Friday is 2.75-3 hrs. We will be taking coach buses to accommodate for the long travel time. Additionally, the band and orchestra boosters will be providing a sack dinner for students to take on the bus. Please feel free to send your child with extra snacks and money for additional food at the game. Students may want to bring movies for the bus ride (PG-13 and under) and don’t forget your phone charger!**

Upcoming Events: **Please note the updated playoff schedule**

10/31 Playoff Football Game 1 Away @ Toronto
11/7 Playoff Football Game 2, Away @ ? (based on 11/1 Result)
11/13 Fall Orchestra Concert, 6:00pm, GHHS Auditorium
11/19 MS Band Concert Grades 5-6, 6:00pm, GHHS Auditorium
 MS Band Concert Grades 7-8, 7:00pm, GHHS Auditorium
11/20 GHBOB Booster Meeting, 6:30pm, GHHS Band Room
12/2 HS Jazz at Holiday in the Heights, 5:30pm
12/16 HS Concert Band and Jazz Ensemble Holiday Concert, 7pm, GHHS Auditorium

Lastly, please don’t hesitate to contact me via email with any questions or concerns!!
Mrs. Olis