Weekly Update

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 prhschap@gmail.com.
 
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 Sandra.llorca@me.com.
 
Questions? Please email Mrs. Robinson at robina2@collierschools.com. ​