Weekly Update

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