Band Camp starts tomorrow as we start the 2017-2018 season!
 
The officers had a great camp yesterday! Thank you officers for your hard work. You’re all off to a great start to the season.
 
A special thank you to all of our parent volunteers and Band Boosters for all of their help with the Kick-Off Meeting. I think it really helped out to have two separate meetings. We couldn’t have done it without our volunteers!
 
Here are a few reminders:
 
 
Kick-Off Meeting: If you missed yesterday’s Kick-Off Meeting, please turn in your order forms and payments by tomorrow, July 31st. We are going to start ordering everything tomorrow. If we don’t have your student’s order form, they might not receive their items on time. 
 
 
Donations: We could still use a few donations on the following items:
 

• Bottled water
• Paper towels
• Fabric refresher spray/Febreze

 
Please bring any donations to the band office.
 
 
Required Band Forms: If you have not already done so, please turn in your required band forms at your earliest convenience. At the very least, please make sure we have your student’s emergency form by the start of band camp.
 
 
Band Camp 2017: Band Camp starts tomorrow! Please remember that the first two days of band camp are for all new band members, officers, all auxiliary and all percussion. Band members who did not march with the band in 2016 are required to attend the first two days of band camp.
 
Band Camp Checklist:

• Caps & Hats
• Sunglasses
• Shorts (must be at fingertip length or with spandex underneath)
• Sneakers and socks (no sandals, flip-flops, or sliders)
• Light colored top (tops must coincide with the PRHS Dress Code)
• Auxiliary uniform: white t-shirt & black shorts.

• Instrument/Auxiliary Equipment and all additional accessories needed for your instrument/section.
• Music Binder with protective plastic sheets
• A pencil
• Lanyard with Drill charts (These will be distributed during Band Camp.)
• Plenty of water! (Consider purchasing a 2 quart water cooler)
• Sunscreen
• Bug Repellant
• A bag lunch – Students are required to stay on campus at all times during Band Camp.
• A snack for short breaks (pretzels, granola bar, something that will hold well in the hot sun)
• A great attitude!

 
What not to wear or bring to Band Camp:

• Avoid wearing denim and clothing made of heavy fabric.
• Avoid dark colored clothing.
• Absolutely no sandals, flip-flops, or sliders!
• No gum!
• No soda!
• Avoid bringing valuable items such as jewelry, electronics, etc.
• Cell phones are NOT allowed during rehearsals.

 
What else can I do to prepare myself for Band Camp?

• Arrive early! If rehearsal starts at 8:00am, we plan on starting right at 8:00am. Students should arrive early enough so that they can get their instruments together and do whatever else they need to do so that they can be ready to start at the scheduled time. (To be on time is to be late and to be early is to be on time.)
• Practice your instrument/choreo before camp.
• Get a good night’s rest before each day of camp.
• Drink plenty of fluids that do NOT contain large amounts of sugar or caffeine.
• Make sure you eat a healthy high protein/carb breakfast every morning.
• Take a shower and use deodorant. J

 
Please don’t underestimate the amount of energy that is required during our Marching Band Season. It is important that all students properly hydrate themselves before and during rehearsals. Please be aware of your dietary choices. The food you eat is what will fuel you throughout the day. Choose meals that are high in protein and carbohydrates. Avoid foods and drinks that contain large amounts of sugar and caffeine. Hydrate and drink water throughout the day today!
 
 
End of Band Camp Party: We will have an “End of Band Camp” Party on the last night of camp Friday, 8/11 from 6:00-9:00pm. All members of the Marching Pride are invited to attend the party free of charge! Our Band Boosters will be providing food, drinks and a DJ for dancing! All students are encouraged to attend. This party is only for current PRHS Marching Pride students.
 
 
Parent Volunteers Needed: We’re looking for parent volunteers to help out with a few projects.
 

• Paperwork: We could use 2-4 parents to help the Boosters sort through all forms. If you’re able to help at anytime on Monday, July 31st or Tuesday, August 1st between the hours of 8:00am till 4:00pm, please email Ms. Sarmiento at sarmia@collierschools.com. Please bring your laptop if possible.

 

• Sewing: We could use 2-4 parents to help Mrs. Claro hem the marching band pants. If you’re able to help at anytime this week between the hours of 8:00am till 4:00pm, please email Ms. Sarmiento at sarmia@collierschools.com.

 

• Construction: We could really use 4-6 parents to help build the field props for the marching band show. If you’re able to help out this Saturday, August 5th at 9:00am, please email Ms. Sarmiento at sarmia@collierschools.com. Please bring your power tools if possible.

 
 
Important Dates to Remember: Please take special note to a few dates on the calendar:
 

• Freshmen Orientation is on Tuesday, 8/8 from 8:00am-12:00pm. All freshmen band students will go to Freshmen Orientation and then return to band camp when they are dismissed at 12:00noon.

 

• There is Early Dismissal 9/20, along with no school on 9/21, but there is still a required football game performance on 9/22. It’s a home game and it’s also 8th grade night. In following week, we have a required football game performance on a Thursday night (9/28). We will not have Thursday night rehearsal on 9/21 or 9/28—instead, we will have a Saturday rehearsal on 9/23 from 8:00am-4:00pm. This rehearsal is mandatory.

 

• There is no school on 10/16 and 10/17 but the band will still rehearse on Tuesday, 10/17 from 5:30-8:30pm. This rehearsal is required. We could not move it or cancel it because Band Show is that weekend (10/21) and MPA is the following weekend (10/28).

 
 
CHARMS: CHARMS Office Assistant is used for student accounts and email communication. Please check your accounts to make sure your contact information is accurate. Instructions on how to access your CHARMS account can be found at the following link: http://www.prhsbands.org/charms.html.
 
 
End Of Band Camp Performance: Parents, family and friends are invited to come and see the Marching Pride perform on Tuesday, August 15 at 8:00pm. This performance will be in the stadium and the band will showcase all that they worked on during band camp.
 
 
Band Uniform Fitting Schedule: Mrs. Claro who is in charge of our band uniforms has informed me that all of the returning seniors and juniors have already been fitted for their uniforms. Returning sophomore members are being asked to come in during the first day of camp. Here are the specified times:
 
            Monday, July 31

• All returning sophomore band members last name A-L (8:00am-12:00pm)
• All returning sophomore band members last name M-Z (1:00-4:00pm)

 
Tuesday, August 1

• Any returning band members who have not been fitted. (8:00am-12:00pm)
• New member uniform fittings will begin.

 
Wednesday, August 2

• New member uniform fittings

 
Thursday, August 3

• New member uniform fittings

 
Friday, August 4

• Uniform fittings for any remaining members

We’re down to 5 days till band camp!!!
 
 
Officers’ Camp: All officers are required to attend the Officers’ Camp on Saturday, July 29th. The camp will start at 8:00am and end at 11:00am. Officers should wear a band t-shirt and comfortable shoes for marching. They should also bring their instruments or equipment, a binder, and a pencil. Staff sergeants and sergeants should also bring colored markers. Following the camp, all officers will be needed to help with the Kick-Off Meetings at 12:00pm and 2:00pm. Officers should bring a lunch to eat at school between the camp and meetings.
 
 
Mandatory Kick-Off Meeting: Our Kick-Off Meeting is on Saturday, July 29th. We are going to have two separate meetings, one for the new members and another for all of the returning members. Here are the specified times:
 
            12:00pm – New member check-in (auditorium)
            12:30pm – New member meeting
           
            2:00pm – Returning member check-in (auditorium)
            2:30pm – Returning member meeting
 
 
Donations: Our Band Boosters are asking for donations for items that will be used by our students throughout the school year. Donations will be collected in the cafeteria during the Kick-Off Meeting.
 

• Bottled water
• Paper towels
• Facial Tissues/Kleenex
• Bandages/Band-Aids
• Hand soap
• Disinfecting wipes/Clorox wipes
• Fabric refresher spray/Febreze

 
The Band Boosters are also asking for extension cords, coolers and canopy tents for concession. For more information, please contact Mr. Buddy Rainey at bud1025@embarqmail.com.
 
Required Band Forms: Please be sure to bring all of your completed documents to our Mandatory Kick-Off Meeting on Saturday, July 29th. All of the forms listed can be found on the PRHS Band Charms site under the “Handouts and Forms” icon or at the following link: http://www.prhsbands.org/band-camp.html. There will only be a few blank copies available after the meeting, so please bring your own copies completed and signed.
 
The required documents include:
 

• CCPS Emergency Information Form
• CCPS Student Travel Authorization
• Florida High School Athletic Association Physical Evaluation (3 pages)
• Florida High School Athletic Association Consent and Release from Liability Certificate (4 pages)
• CCPS Photo-Video-Media Release Form
• Random Drug Testing Consent
• Medication Authorization
  • This form is only needed if your student requires medication during band camp.
  • If your student requires multiple medications during band camp, please turn in one form per medication.

 
 
Remaining Band Fees: All remaining fees are due at our Mandatory Kick-Off Meeting on Saturday, July 29th. There are two separate order forms, one for auxiliary and one for band students. These forms show items that are required for purchase and there are also optional items that can be purchase as well. In addition to the band/auxiliary order forms, there is a home game meal order form and a healthy snack meal order form. All home game meals are included in your student’s band fee, so no additional purchase is required. Healthy snack meals are optional but highly recommend. More information will be give at the Kick Off Meeting.
 
 
Home Game Meal Change: Our Boosters have updated the home game menu for our students. They have added cheese pizza as one of the choices.
 
 
Auxiliary Equipment Change: Auxiliary students who do not own a flag equipment bag are required to purchase one. The form reads “required for new students” but if there is a returning member who does not have this bag, they will have to make this purchase as well.
 
 
New Google Calendar: Don’t forget to sync the PRHS Band calendar with your mobile device! Instructions are attached to this email. Please refer to this calendar before scheduling ACT/SAT testing, student work schedules and any other events that would keep students from attending the required events. Please take special note to a few dates on the calendar:
 

• Freshmen Orientation is on Tuesday, 8/8 from 8:00am-12:00pm. All freshmen band students will go to Freshmen Orientation and then return to band camp when they are dismissed at 12:00noon.
• There is Early Dismissal 9/20, along with no school on 9/21, but there is still a required football game performance on 9/22. It’s a home game and it’s also 8th grade night. In following week, we have a required football game performance on a Thursday night (9/28). We will not have Thursday night rehearsal on 9/21 or 9/28—instead, we will have a Saturday rehearsal on 9/23 from 8:00am-4:00pm. This rehearsal is mandatory.
• There is no school on 10/16 and 10/17 but the band will still rehearse on Tuesday, 10/17 from 5:30-8:30pm. This rehearsal is required. We could not move it or cancel it because Band Show is that weekend (10/21) and MPA is the following weekend (10/28).

 
 
CHARMS: CHARMS Office Assistant is used for student accounts and email communication. Please check your accounts to make sure your contact information is accurate. Instructions on how to access your CHARMS account can be found at the following link: http://www.prhsbands.org/charms.html.
 
 
Band Camp 2017: Please remember that the first two days of band camp are for all new band members, officers, auxiliary and percussion. Band members who did not march with the band in 2016 are required to attend the first two days of band camp. For more information and FAQs please see the attachment. We will have an “End of Band Camp” Party on the last night of camp Friday, 8/11 from 6:00-9:00pm. All members of the Marching Pride are invited to attend the party free of charge! Our Band Boosters will be providing food, drinks and a DJ for dancing! All students are encouraged to attend. This party is only for current PRHS Marching Pride students.
 
 
End Of Band Camp Performance: Parents, family and friends are invited to come and see the Marching Pride perform on Tuesday, August 15 at 8:00pm. This performance will be in the stadium and the band will showcase all that they worked on during band camp.
 
 
Band Uniform Fitting Schedule: Mrs. Claro who is in charge of our band uniforms has informed me that all of the returning seniors and juniors have already been fitted for their uniforms. Returning sophomore members are being asked to come in during the first day of camp. Here are the specified times:
 
            Monday, July 31

• All returning sophomore band members last name A-L (8:00am-12:00pm)
• All returning sophomore band members last name M-Z (1:00-4:00pm)

 
Tuesday, August 1

• Any returning band members who have not been fitted. (8:00am-12:00pm)
• New member uniform fittings will begin.

 
Wednesday, August 2

• New member uniform fittings

 
Thursday, August 3

• New member uniform fittings

 
Friday, August 4

• Uniform fittings for any remaining members

New Google Calendar: We’ve updated the calendar on our website and CHARMS. Instructions on how to sync your phone with the PRHS Bands calendar are attached to this email. All of the rehearsals and performances have been added to the calendar. Please refer to this calendar before schedule ACT/SAT testing, student work schedules and any other events that would keep students from attending the required events. Please take special note to a few dates on the calendar:
 

• Freshmen Orientation is on Tuesday, 8/8 from 8:00am-12:00pm. All freshmen band students will go to Freshmen Orientation and then return to band camp when they are dismissed at 12:00noon.
• There is Early Dismissal 9/20, along with no school on 9/21 and 9/22, but there is still a required football game performance on 9/22. It’s a home game and it’s also 8th grade night. In following week, we have a required football game performance on a Thursday night (9/28). We will not have Thursday night rehearsal on 9/21 or 9/28—instead, we will have a Saturday rehearsal on 9/23 from 8:00am-4:00pm. This rehearsal is mandatory.
• There is no school on 10/16 and 10/17 but the band will still rehearse on Tuesday, 10/17 from 5:30-8:30pm. This rehearsal is required. We could not move it or cancel it because Band Show is that weekend (10/21) and MPA is the following weekend (10/28).

 
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CHARMS: CHARMS Office Assistant is used for student accounts and email communication. Instructions on how to access your CHARMS account can be found at the following link: http://www.prhsbands.org/charms.html.
 
 
Required Band Forms: Please be sure to bring all of your completed documents to our Mandatory Kick-Off Meeting on Saturday, July 29th. All of the forms listed can be found on our new band website as well as the PRHS Band Charms site under the “Handouts and Forms” icon or at the following link: http://www.prhsbands.org/band-camp.html.
 
The required documents include:
 

• CCPS Emergency Information Form
• CCPS Student Travel Authorization
• Florida High School Athletic Association Physical Evaluation (3 pages)
• Florida High School Athletic Association Consent and Release from Liability Certificate (4 pages)
• CCPS Photo-Video-Media Release Form
• Random Drug Testing Consent
• Medication Authorization
  • This form is only needed if your student requires medication during band camp.
  • If your student requires multiple medications during band camp, please turn in one form per medication.

 
 
Remaining Band Fees: All remaining fees are due at our Mandatory Kick-Off Meeting on Saturday, July 29th. There are two separate order forms, one for auxiliary and one for band students. These forms show items that are required for purchase and there are also optional items that can be purchase as well. In addition to the band/auxiliary order forms, there is a home game meal order form and a healthy snack meal order form. All home game meals are included in your student’s band fee, so no additional purchase is required. Healthy snack meals are optional but highly recommend. More information will be give at the Kick Off Meeting. To access these order forms, please visit our website at this link: http://www.prhsbands.org/band-camp.html
 
 
Mandatory Kick-Off Meeting: Our Kick-Off Meeting is on Saturday, July 29th. We are going to have two separate meetings, one for the new members and another for all of the returning members. Here are the specified times:
 
            12:00pm – New member check-in (auditorium)
            12:30pm – New member meeting
           
            2:00pm – Returning member check-in (auditorium)
            2:30pm – Returning member meeting
 
 
Band Uniform Fitting Schedule: We will be fitting band students for their band uniforms a little differently this year. Returning members are being asked to come in during the first two days of camp. Here are the specified times:
 
Monday, July 31

• All returning junior & senior band members last name A-F (8:00am-12:00pm)
• All returning junior & senior band members last name G-L (1:00-4:00pm)

 
Tuesday, August 1

• All returning sophomores last name A-F (8:00am-12:00pm)
• All returning sophomores last name G-L (1:00-4:00pm)

 
Wednesday, August 2

• New member uniform fittings

 
Thursday, August 3

• New member uniform fittings

 
Friday, August 4

• Uniform fittings for any remaining members

 
 
Summer Clinics: Please remember to email Ms. Sarmiento if you're interested in attending any of our summer clinics. Signing up will help to ensure that music or equipment will be available for your student. All clinics are optional, but highly recommended. The summer clinics will be held at the school in the band room. These are the dates: 
 
Drumline 7/17, & 7/18 (5-7pm)
Auxiliary 7/17 (5-8pm)
Woodwinds & Brass 7/17 & 7/18 (5-7pm)
 
 
2017-2018 Marching Pride Commitment Forms: All students interested in joining the Marching Pride for 2017-2018 must turn in their commitment forms and $100 deposits ASAP. If you still need to turn these in you can mail them to the school under Ms. Sarmiento's attention or you can drop it off in the band room during any of the summer clinics. We still haven't heard from a few students. It's very important that we have the correct number of students before we start writing our field drill. 
 
If you have any questions regarding any of the requirements, please email Ms. Sarmiento at sarmia@collierschools.com.
 
I hope you all have a Happy 4th of July with your family and friends!