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Weekly Update

7/31/2022

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We had a great first week of band camp! The students learned how to march, they learned new music/choreography, and they learned a good chunk of field drill for their show! The students also had the opportunity to meet new people and do some team bonding activities. Every morning we started the day with a 15–20-minute workout. On Thursday, Ms. Sieja led us through a Zumba class, which was challenging but a lot of fun!
 
Please be reminded that the times for band camp vary this week. Please refer to the schedule provided below.
 
Please don’t forget that all band camp forms are now past due. Students will not be allowed to attend band camp without turning in their emergency form, student travel authorization, consent and liability, and media release form. Physicals are also past due and should be submitted ASAP. Please be sure to turn in your medication authorization form if your student requires medication while attending band camp. More information is provided below.
 
This week is Spirit Week for the Marching Pride! Themes are listed below. All students are encouraged to participate, but please remember that all attire needs to school appropriate, and attire cannot impede the student’s ability to play their instrument, perform their choreo, or march their drill. If you have any questions related to Spirit Week, please contact your Section Leader, Captain, or Drum Major.  
 
Here’s what you need to know for our upcoming events.
 
This Week’s Schedule:
Monday (8/1) – Beach Day
  • Officer Meeting, 7:30am
  • Band Camp, 8:00am-4:00pm
Tuesday (8/2) – Blast to the Past
  • Officer Meeting, 7:30am
  • Band Camp, 8:00am-4:00pm
  • Marching Pride Parent Volunteer Meeting, 7:00pm
Wednesday (8/3) – Color Wars
  • Teacher’s return to school
  • Officer Meeting, 1:30pm
  • Band Camp, 2:00-9:00pm
  • PRHS Freshmen Orientation, 4:00-8:00pm
Thursday (8/4) – Class Wars
  • Officer Meeting, 1:30pm
  • Band Camp, 2:00-9:00pm
Friday (8/5) – Spirit Day
  • Officer Meeting, 1:30pm
  • Band Camp, 2:00-6:00pm
  • End of Band Camp Party, 6:00-9:00pm
 
VERY IMPORTANT Required Band Forms (Past Due): There are still a few students who have not turned in their required forms. These are now well overdue. At this point, students will not be allowed to attend band camp without these forms. These required forms can be found on the band website under “Students” --> “Band Camp 2022.” Here is the direct link: https://www.prhsbands.org/band-camp-2022.html. Please turn in your required forms to the Band Boosters when you arrive for band camp on Monday morning. The Band Boosters will in the Band Office. Please inform Mrs. Robinson if your student is scheduled to have their physical after August 1st.
 
Marching Pride Parent Volunteer Meeting (Tues. 8/2): Our Band Boosters are holding their Parent Volunteer Meeting on Tuesday at 7:00pm in the band room. All parents who are interested in volunteering need to attend this meeting. Parents can park in the Faculty Parking Lot and will enter through the Band Door Entrance. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Head Chaperone Ms. Eileen Fuentes at [email protected].
 
PRHS Freshmen Orientation (Wed. 8/3): PRHS is hosting Freshmen Orientation on Wednesday, August 3rd from 4:00-8:00pm. The orientation will not be for the entire time. We have made special arrangements with SGA to accommodate our freshmen students. All freshmen Marching Pride students will be sent to attend Orientation at 3:50pm and will return to band camp when they’re done (approximately 5:00pm).
 
End of Band Camp Party (Fri. 8/5): Our Band Boosters are holding our End of Band Camp Party on Friday from 6:00-9:00pm in the cafeteria. This party is not required, but we hope that all students will want to attend. Students should be picked up no later than 9:30pm. We’d like to thank Naples Wedding Catering by Friscos for sponsoring the dinner for our students. 
 
Marching Pride Schedule Update: The Home Game that was scheduled on Friday, September 16th has been changed to an away game on Saturday, September 17th. The Marching Pride will not travel with the team for this game. SENIOR NIGHT will now be on Friday, November 4th at the game vs. Golden Gate High School. Both events have been updated in the band calendar.
 
Poppin’ Popcorn Fundraiser (Due Sat. 8/13): The Band Boosters have started their first fundraiser of the year, Poppin’ Popcorn. This fundraiser is 100% online. Instructions on how to get started are attached to this email. We are asking that all students aim to sell at least 3 items. The fundraiser will end on Saturday, August 13th. If you have any questions concerning our fundraisers, please contact Band Booster Vice President, Mrs. Sandra Llorca at [email protected].
 
Questions? Please email Mrs. Robinson at [email protected]. ​
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Weekly Update

7/24/2022

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Yesterday’s Kick-Off Meeting was a huge success! Hopefully, we were able to provide all of you with the information you needed to feel prepared for this week. It’s hard to believe that band camp starts tomorrow!
 
We’d like to thank our student officers, Band Booster Board, and all parent volunteers who helped run the Kick-Off Meeting. We were especially impressed with our officers who finished their 2 days of training yesterday. So far, this year is off to a great start, and we can’t wait for tomorrow!
 
Here’s what you need to know for our upcoming events.
 
This Week’s Schedule:
Monday (7/25)
  • Officer Meeting, 7:30am in the orchestra room
  • Band Camp, 8:00am-4:00pm
  • Make-up Kick-Off Meeting, 5:00pm in the band room
Tuesday (7/26)
  • Officer Meeting, 7:30am
  • Band Camp, 8:00am-4:00pm
Wednesday (7/27)
  • Officer Meeting, 7:30am
  • Band Camp, 8:00am-4:00pm
Thursday (7/28)
  • Officer Meeting, 7:30am
  • Band Camp, 8:00am-4:00pm
Friday (7/29)
  • Officer Meeting, 7:30am
  • Band Camp, 8:00am-4:00pm
 
Student Drop-off, Pick-up, and Student Parking: Just a reminder, student drop-off and pick-up is by the flagpole at the main entrance. All students who drive, will park in the Student Parking Lot. Please do not park, drop-off, or pick-up in the Faculty Parking Lot. Thank you for your cooperation.
 
Band Camp Essentials: In addition to a bagged lunch, all students need to be prepared with the following items for band camp:
o   A ½ gallon jug full of water
o   Instrument/Auxiliary Equipment
o   1-inch binder with plastic sheet protectors
o   A pencil
o   Sunscreen
o   Snacks for short breaks (pretzels, fruit, granola, etc.)
o   Gym shoes & socks
 
VERY IMPORTANT Required Band Forms (Past Due): Several individuals only turned in a physical at yesterday’s Kick-Off Meeting. There are 4-5 required forms in addition to the physical. These required forms can be found on the band website. Here is the direct link: https://www.prhsbands.org/band-camp-2022.html. Please turn in your required forms to the Band Boosters when you arrive for band camp. The Band Boosters will in the Band Office. It is very important that all required forms are turned in prior to Band Camp. The hard deadline for these required forms is FRIDAY, JULY 29TH. After this deadline, students who are still missing forms will NOT be allowed to attend any rehearsals or performances until all required forms have been received. Please inform Mrs. Robinson if your student is scheduled to have their physical after July 29th.
 
Make-up Kick-Off Meeting (Mon. 7/25): We are holding a make-up meeting on Monday, July 25th at 5:00pm in the band room. Please plan on attending if you were not at yesterday’s meeting. In addition to giving information for band camp, students and parents ordered shoes, meals, and other items at the Kick-Off Meeting. Some of these orders are time sensitive.
 
Poppin’ Popcorn Fundraiser (Due Sat. 8/13): The Band Boosters have started their first fundraiser of the year, Poppin’ Popcorn. This fundraiser is 100% online. Instructions on how to get started are attached to this email. We are asking that all students aim to sell at least 3 items. The fundraiser will end on Saturday, August 13th. If you have any questions concerning our fundraisers, please contact Band Booster Vice President, Mrs. Sandra Llorca at [email protected].
 
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 in the Band Office throughout Band Camp. Thank you to those who have already donated items!
  • Bottled water
  • Bandages/Band-Aids
  • Disinfecting wipes/Clorox wipes
  • Paper towels
  • Facial Tissues/Kleenex
  • Hand soap
  • Sanitary napkins
  • Old towels
 
Instrument Repair & Equipment: Our trusted local vendors are Cadence Music and Christman Music. Both vendors can drop off orders at PRHS.   
  • All woodwinds should have a swab to clean out their instruments after every practice.
  • All reed players should have a box of Vandoren reeds and a reed case.
  • All brass players should have valve oil and slide grease.
  • All percussion students should have a pair of snare sticks and a practice pad.
More information on instrument equipment requirements can be found at: https://www.prhsbands.org/band-instrument-resources.html
  
Marching Pride Sponsors: We are reaching out to local businesses and contributors to the arts to help fund our program. Every gift matters and helps to provide our students with life-changing experiences. If you or a business you know of is interested in donating to the Marching Pride, please contact our Band Booster President Mr. Anthony Rowtie at [email protected] or Mrs. Robinson at [email protected]. 
  
PRHS Freshmen Orientation (Wed. 8/3): PRHS is hosting Freshmen Orientation on Wednesday, August 3rd from 4:00-8:00pm. The orientation will not be for the entire time. All freshmen band students will be sent to attend Orientation at 3:50pm and will return to band camp around 5:00pm.
 
Questions? Please email Mrs. Robinson at [email protected]. ​
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Weekly Update

7/17/2022

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Welcome to the Weekly Update! Now that our season is about to start, Mrs. Robinson will send out a “Weekly Update” on every Sunday from now until the end of the school year. These updates will include a brief outline of the week’s schedule, specific details to help prepare for the week’s events, and important upcoming dates to remember.
 
This week we have our Leadership Workshops and our Band Camp Kick-Off Meeting.
 
Here’s what you need to know for our upcoming events.
 
This Week’s Schedule:
Friday (7/22)
  • Officer Leadership Camp, 8:00-11:00am (select students)
Saturday (7/23)
  • Poppin’ Popcorn Fundraiser Starts
  • Officer Leadership Camp, 8:00-11:00am (select students)
  • Kick-Off Meeting, 12:00pm (new band students)
  • Kick-Off Meeting, 2:00pm (returning band students)
  • Kick-Off Meeting, 3:00pm (all auxiliary students)
 
Cut Time Accounts: If you have not yet accessed your Cut Time account, you should’ve received and invitation from Cut Time to create your username and password. Logging into Cut Time will allow you to see financial records towards band fees, make payments towards band fees, and update your contact information. Please contact Mrs. Robinson if you have any issues accessing your account.  
 
Marching Pride Commitment Form (Past Due): There are still a few students who have not turned in their Commitment Forms. If we are missing your Commitment Form, you will be notified at the Kick-Off Meeting or during Band Camp. Majority of our students have turned in their commitment form. This was the form that was turned in with fees in May.
 
Marching Pride Band/Auxiliary Fee (Past Due): There are still a few students who have not finished paying off their fees. All remaining balances are due at the Kick-Off Meeting. Majority of our students have finished paying off their fees. Balances can be viewed in your Cut Time account.
 
Physical Exam Requirement: All students are required to complete a physical exam prior to Band Camp. We will accept the physical form from any healthcare provider, the CCPS Marching Band Physical Form, or the FHSAA Physical Form. VERY IMPORTANT FOR STUDENTS WHO ARE IN SPORTS: If your student plans on participating in a sport at PRHS, please use the FHSAA Physical Form.
 
Required Band Forms: In addition to the physical, there are several other required forms due at the Kick-Off Meeting. These required band forms can all be found on the band website under “Students” --> “Band Camp 2022.” 
 
Instrument Repair & Equipment: If you have not already done so, now is a great time to pick up your instrument and start practicing! Our trusted local vendors are Cadence Music and Christman Music. If needed, please be sure to get your instrument fixed and have all your needed supplies before band camp.
  • All woodwinds should have a swab to clean out their instruments after every practice.
  • All reed players should have a box of Vandoren reeds and a reed case.
  • All brass players should have valve oil and slide grease.
  • All percussion students should have a pair of snare sticks and a practice pad.
More information on instrument equipment requirements can be found on the band website under “Students” --> “Band Instrument Resources."
 
School Owned Instruments: Students who are using school owned instruments will receive these on the first day of band camp. We only provide the following school owned instruments for marching band: tenor sax, French horn/mellophone, baritone, tuba/sousaphone, and percussion.
 
Marching Pride Sponsors: We are reaching out to local businesses and contributors to the arts to help fund our program. Every gift matters and helps to provide our students with life-changing experiences. If you or a business you know of is interested in donating to the Marching Pride, please contact our Band Booster President Mr. Anthony Rowtie at [email protected] or Mrs. Robinson at [email protected].  
 
Officer Leadership Camp (Fri. 7/22 and Sat. 7/23): All officers have Leadership Camp in the band room from 8:00-11:00am on July 22nd and July 23rd. Officers should wear comfortable clothing and gym shoes. Please also bring a 1-inch binder, a pen, a pencil, and your instrument.
 
Kick-Off Meeting (Sat. 7/23): Our Band Camp Kick-Off Meeting is this Saturday! More details will be sent in a separate email. If you and/or your student cannot make the Kick-Off Meeting, there will be a make-up meeting on Monday, July 25th at 5:00pm in the band room.
 
PRHS Freshmen Orientation (Wed. 8/3): PRHS is hosting Freshmen Orientation on Wednesday, August 3rd from 4:00-8:00pm. The orientation will not be for the entire time. All freshmen band students will be sent to attend Orientation at 3:50pm and will return to band camp around 5:00pm.
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Palmetto Ridge High School
​1655 Victory Lane Naples, FL 34120
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Director of Bands: Annabelle Robinson
Email: [email protected]
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
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