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Weekly Update

7/28/2019

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If you missed the Kick-Off Meeting yesterday, we’re asking that you stay after camp tomorrow afternoon. Tomorrow morning will be very busy and we won’t want to take away from any instructional time. Once all students are dismissed, Mrs. Robinson will remain in the band room to speak with all students who missed the meeting. The presentation will take about 45 minutes. 
 
Please don’t forget that it’s very important for students to start hydrating today. Here is an interesting article about the importance of hydration during marching band season: https://www.marchinghealth.com/single-post/2018/07/22/Hydrate-Dont-Die-drate-7-Tips-for-Staying-Hydrated-and-Beating-the-Heat.
 
 
This Week’s Schedule:
 
Monday (7/29)
  • Band Camp, 8:00am-4:00pm
  • Lunch will be 11:30am-12:15pm
Tuesday (7/30)
  • Band Camp, 8:00am-4:00pm
  • Lunch will be 11:30am-12:15pm
Wednesday (7/31)
  • Band Camp, 8:00am-4:00pm
  • Lunch will be 11:30am-12:15pm
Thursday (8/1)
  • Band Camp, 8:00am-4:00pm
  • Lunch will be 11:30am-12:15pm
  • Uniform fittings for returning members (during camp)
Friday (8/2)
  • Band Camp, 8:00am-4:00pm
  • Lunch will be 11:30am-12:15pm
  • Uniform fittings for returning members (during camp)
 
 
Band Order Forms: If you missed yesterday’s meeting or if you forgot to turn in your order form, please do so at your earliest convenience. Orders will not be placed without payment. 
 
 
Marching Pride Shirts & Shorts: If you missed yesterday’s meeting, you can pick up your shirts and shorts after the make-up presentation tomorrow after camp. If you did not receive your extra set, please see Mrs. Robinson after tomorrow’s camp. We have ordered more shorts and shirts that were missing from yesterday and hope to receive them soon.
 
 
Required Forms & Physical: If you missed yesterday’s meeting or if you forgot to turn in your required forms, you can turn these in tomorrow morning before camp. These forms can be found at: https://www.prhsbands.org/uploads/1/0/7/8/107847845/required_band_forms.pdf. These forms are extremely important, please do not delay on turning these in!
 
 
Required supplies for Band Camp: Don’t forget to have the following items with you tomorrow!
  • A large reusable water bottle (Consider getting an insulated water bottle/jug)
  • Instrument/Auxiliary Equipment
  • 1.5 inch Heavy Duty Binder with sheet protectors
  • A pencil
  • A black permanent marker
  • Lanyard & Coordinate Sheets
  • Sunscreen
  • Bug Spray
  • A Bag Lunch
  • A snack for short breaks (pretzels, granola, etc.)
  • Deodorant
  • A great attitude!
 
 
Band Camp Lunch: Please do not forget to bring a bagged lunch to camp this week. The lunch break will be from 11:30am-12:15pm. Students are not allowed to leave campus during this break. If parents wish, they may choose to drop off a lunch at the school for their student. Lunch will be in the band room. 
 
 
Proper Band Camp Attire: All students are reminded that their attire must adhere to the school dress code. Please wear athletic shoes and socks and do not wear sandals, flip-flops, jeans, or hoodies. Auxiliary students are required to wear white t-shirts and black bottoms. More information on Band Camp can be found at https://www.prhsbands.org/band-camp-2019.html.
 
 
2019-2020 Marching Pride Swag: Our swag for the 2019-2020 season is now available for viewing on our band website https://www.prhsbands.org/marching-pride-swag.html.The order form is available online and in the band room. Orders will be collected in the “Band Booster Box” located in the band room. 
 
 
Old Marching Band Uniforms: If you’re still interested in purchasing a piece of Marching Pride history, these items will be available for sale after camp on Thursday, August 1st from 4:00-4:30pm. The next opportunity will be next week Thursday, August 8th from 8:30-9:00pm. 
 
 
All-State Auditions (Sat. 9/21): All State Auditions will be on Saturday, September 21st at Golden Gate Middle School. Students interested in auditioning for All State must notify Mrs. Robinson by August 13th.
 
 
Other Upcoming Events:
  • Parent Volunteer Orientation Meeting –Mon. 8/5, 6:30pm
  • PRHS Freshmen Orientation –Thurs. 8/8, 4:00-8:00pm
  • End of Band Camp Party – Fri. 8/9, 6:00-9:00pm 
  • Family Night Pre-Season Performance –Thurs. 8/15, 8:00pm
  • Home Game vs. South Fort Myers –Fri. 8/16, Call time 4:30pm
  • Disney Band Trip Meeting –Mon. 8/19, 6:30pm

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Summer Update

7/22/2019

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Our Kick-Off Meeting is this Saturday!

For more information, click: Kick-Off 2019

 
The Band Room cleaning has been rescheduled to this week! The Officer Leadership Camp and Woodwind Clinic will be in the auditorium. Please enter through the lobby entrance. Unfortunately, we will have to postpone the Old Uniform Distribution to Saturday during the Kick-Off Meeting. Please know that these things are out of our control. Thank you for your understanding and patience.
 
We are looking for parent volunteers to help with Saturday’s Kick-Off Meeting. If you’re available to help, please contact Mr. Anthony Rowtie at kb2sfa@yahoo.com. 


Upcoming Events:
  • Officer Leadership Camp –Tues. 7/23, 8:00am-5:00pm (in the auditorium)
  • Woodwind Clinic –Tues. 7/23, 5:00-7:00pm (in the auditorium lobby)
  • Old Uniform Distribution – Sat. 7/27 1:00-3:00pm (in the cafeteria)
  • Officer Leadership Camp –Sat. 7/27, 8:00-11:00am 
  • 2019 Kick-Off Meeting –Sat. 7/27, New Band Members 12:00pm, Returning Band Members 2:00pm, All Auxiliary Members 3:00pm
  • Band Camp Week 1 – July 29 through August 3
  • Band Camp Week 2 – August 5 through August 9

  
Officer Leadership Camp (Tues. 7/23): Just a reminder that we a Leadership Camp for all band and auxiliary officers. The camp will take place in the band room from 8:00am-5:00pm. Officers should wear comfortable clothing and gym shoes. They will also need to bring the following: a bagged lunch, a 1-inch binder, and a pen and pencil. 
 
 
Woodwind Clinic (Tues. 7/23): The woodwind officers have asked to hold a clinic from. 5:00-7:00pm. This clinic is optional but highly recommended. The clinic will start in the auditorium lobby with Mr. Bigler.
 
 
Old Uniform Distribution (Sat. 7/27): We will be distributing more old marching band uniforms for donations in the cafeteria from 1:00-3:00pm in the cafeteria. We are asking for a $10 donation for hats, $20 for jackets, and $25 for jackets and hats. The next opportunity for pick-up will be at the Family Night Performance on Thurs. August 15th at 8:00pm.
 
 
Kick-Off Meeting (Sat. 7/27): Just a reminder that we are holding our Kick-Off Meeting, which is required for all students and parents. Required band camp forms will be submitted at this meeting, along with any additional payments or orders. All new band members will have their meeting at 12:00pm in the auditorium. All returning band members will have their meeting at 2:00pm in the auditorium. All auxiliary students will have their meeting at 3:00pm in the band room. A complete explanation of the Kick-Off Meeting can be found through the link provided above. 
 
 
Physical Exam Requirement: All students are required to complete a physical exam prior to Band Camp. The physical is provided here:https://www.prhsbands.org/uploads/1/0/7/8/107847845/physical_form.pdf
 
 
Required Band Forms: In addition to the physical, there are several other required forms due at the Kick-Off Meeting. The required band forms are provided at the following link: https://www.prhsbands.org/uploads/1/0/7/8/107847845/required_band_forms.pdf  
Please bring your own copies completed and signed—it will save you time next Saturday! We will have very few blank copies available at the meeting.
 
 
Donations: We are asking all families to provide at least one of the following items as a donation. These are all items that are used by our students throughout the school year. Donations will be collected at check-in in the auditorium. Thank you for your participation! 
  • Bottled water
  • Bandages/Band-Aids
  • Disinfecting wipes/Clorox wipes
  • Paper towels
  • Facial Tissues/Kleenex
  • Hand soap
  • Old towels

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Summer Update

7/14/2019

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Our Kick-Off Meeting is in less than 2 weeks! Please see below for more details.
 
We are looking for parent volunteers to help out with band uniforms, auxiliary, and band swag. If you’re interested in getting involved, please consider coming to our Band Booster Board Meeting on Thursday, July 18th at 6:30pm at the school.  
 
 
Upcoming Events:
  • Band Booster Board Meeting – Thurs. 7/18, 6:30pm
  • Officer Leadership Camp –Tues. 7/23, 8:00am-5:00pm
  • Old Uniform Distribution – Tues. 7/23, 5:00-5:45pm 
  • Officer Leadership Camp –Sat. 7/27, 8:00-11:00am
  • 2019 Kick-Off Meeting –Sat. 7/27, New Band Members 12:00pm, Returning Band Members 2:00pm, All Auxiliary Members 3:00pm
  • Band Camp Week 1 – July 29 through August 2
  • Band Camp Week 2 – August 5 through August 9
 
 
Band Booster Board Meeting (Thurs. 7/18):The Band Booster Board and Directors are meeting at the school at 6:30pm. We are currently looking for more parent involvement particularly with band uniform fittings, auxiliary, and band swag. Parents who are interested in helping are invited to attend the meeting. For more information, please contact our Band Booster President, Mr. Anthony Rowtie at kb2sfa@yahoo.com. The band room is being cleaned this week, so the meeting will be held in one of the school conference rooms. Mrs. Robinson will meet all attending parents outside by the flag pole so the group can walk into the building together when all have arrived.
 
 
Officer Leadership Camp (Tues. 7/23):Just a reminder that we a Leadership Camp for all band and auxiliary officers. The camp will take place in the band room from 8:00am-5:00pm. Officers should wear comfortable clothing and gym shoes. They will also need to bring the following: a bagged lunch, a 1-inch binder, and a pen and pencil. 
 
 
Old Uniform Distribution (Tues. 7/23):We will be distributing more old marching band uniforms for donations in the band room from 5:00-5:45pm. Please use the side door entrance. If you did not turn in a form in May, you can still stop by and pick up a uniform. We are asking for a $10 donation for hats, $20 for jackets, and $25 for jackets and hats. The next opportunity for pick-up will be at the Kick-Off Meeting on July 27th. 
 
 
Kick-Off Meeting (Sat. 7/27):Just a reminder that we are holding our Kick-Off Meeting, which is required for all students and parents. Required band camp forms will be submitted at this meeting, along with any additional payments or orders. All new band members will have their meeting at 12:00pm in the auditorium. All returning band members will have their meeting at 2:00pm in the auditorium. All auxiliary students will have their meeting at 3:00pm in the band room. More information will be in a separate email.
 
 
Physical Exam Requirement:All students are required to complete a physical exam prior to Band Camp. The physical form is attached. Please plan accordingly and have your physical ready by the Kick-Off Meeting on Saturday, July 27th. 

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Palmetto Ridge High School
​1655 Victory Lane Naples, FL 34120
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Director of Bands: Annabelle Robinson
Email: robina2@collierschools.com
Band Office: (239) 377-4745
Fax Number: (239) 377-2401

Related Links

Collier County Public Schools
​Palmetto Ridge High School
​Palmetto Ridge High School  Orchestra & Choir
​Florida Music Educators Association
Florida Bandmasters Association
Florida Marching Band Coalition
​National Association for Music Education


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