Weekly Update 3/18/18

Welcome back from Spring Break! I hope you were all able to get some rest and spend time with your families.
 
Before Spring Break, our concert bands all completed their District MPA performances. Wind Ensemble earned an overall Superior rating and Wind Symphony, Symphonic Winds, and Symphonic Band all earned Excellent ratings. Congratulations to all!
 
On Saturday, March 10th, our Varsity Guard completed their competitive season earning an Excellent rating at the FFCC Competition in Durant. Congratulations to the Varsity Guard and their coach Lindsay Greer!
 
On Sunday, March 11th, our Competitive Dance team competed at the Bravo Dance Competiions where they received a Elite high gold for both dances "Labels" and "Praying".
Labels took overall third && praying took first place. Labels also received a special award chosen by the judges: "The Movement with Meaning" award. Congratulation to our Competitive Dance Team and their coach Annamarie Magdaleno!
 
We look forward to seeing all 4 auxiliary groups perform at State MPA on Wednesday, March 28th, which is hosted here at Palmetto Ridge High School.
 
 
This Week’s Schedule:
 

• Monday (3/19)
  • School Resumes
• Tuesday (3/20)
  • State Solo & Ensemble MPA @ John I. Leonard HS
  • Dance Practice 4:00-8:30pm
• Thursday (3/22)
  • Dance Practice 4:00-8:30pm
  • JV Guard 5:30-7:00pm
  • Varsity Guard 6:00-8:00pm
• Friday (3/23)
  • Dance Camp 4:00-8:00pm
• Sunday (3/25)
  • Star Quest Dance Competition, Call 1:30pm @ Broward College

 
 
State Solo & Ensemble MPA: State S&E MPA performances will be on Tuesday, March 20th at John I. Leonard High School. The address is 4701 10th Avenue North, Greenacres, FL 33463.  Performances times are posted in the band room as well as on Twitter and Facebook. Students will be providing their own transportation to this event. Students are also expected to transport their own instruments. Mrs. Robinson will only be able to transport percussion instruments in her vehicle.
 
 
Star Quest Dance Competition: Competitive Dance will have their final competition at the Omni Auditorium at Broward College North Campus. The address is 1050 Coconut Creek Blvd. Coconut Creek, FL 33066. Students will be providing their own transportation to this event. Call time is 1:30pm at Broward College.
 
 
Important Dates to Remember: Please take special note to a few dates on the calendar:
 

• Middle School Pre-MPA will be hosted at PRHS on Monday, March 26th. This event will feature bands from Cypress Palm Middle School, Corkscrew Middle School and Immokalee Middle School. The event still will start at 5:00pm and end around 7:00pm. Student volunteers will be needed to help run the event. Mrs. Robinson will have a sign-up sheet available in the band room.
• State Auxiliary MPA will be on Wednesday, March 28th at Palmetto Ridge High School. All auxiliary groups will be performing at State.
• 2018-2019 Marching Pride Information Meeting will be on Tuesday, April 3rd. This meeting will be for all new and returning students and parents who are interested in joining the band next season.
• Middle School Concert Band MPA will be hosted at PRHS on Thursday, April 5th. This event will feature bands from Collier County and Lee County. The event still will start at 2:00pm and end around 8:00pm. Student volunteers will be needed to help run the event. Parent volunteers will be needed to help run concessions. Mrs. Robinson will have a sign-up sheet available in the band room.

 
 
Upcoming Fundraisers: 
 

• Collier County Fair (Thursday 3/15 through Sunday 3/25): The Band Boosters will be renting wagons, strollers, and wheelchairs at the County Fair. We are in need of at least two people minimum per shift. If you are able to help out at the rental tent during the fair, please contact Mr. Buddy Rainey at bud1025@embarqmail.com or 239-404-9134.
• Krispy Kreme Donuts (Monday 4/9 through Friday 4/13): The Band Boosters will be selling Krispy Kreme Donuts. All band students are expected to sell at least one box. Students who did not participate in the Yankee Candle Fundraiser will be expected to sell at least 2 boxes.

 
 
Parent Volunteers Needed: 
 

• Collier County Fair (Thursday 3/15 through Sunday 3/25): The Band Boosters will be renting wagons, strollers, and wheelchairs at the County Fair. We are in need of at least two people minimum per shift. If you are able to help out at the rental tent during the fair, please contact Mr. Buddy Rainey at bud1025@embarqmail.com or 239-404-9134.
• State Auxiliary MPA (Wednesday, 3/28): Please contact Mr. Buddy Rainey at bud1025@embarqmail.com if you’re available to help with concessions for this event. This event will start at 7:00am and end around 7:00pm.
• Middle School Concert Band MPA will be hosted at PRHS on Thursday, April 5th. Please contact Mr. Buddy Rainey at bud1025@embarqmail.com if you’re available to help with concessions for this event. The event still will start at 2:00pm and end around 8:00pm.

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