Bravo...
Congrats for a fabulous job both Friday and Saturday nights last week. You all have worked very hard and we are so glad that you are beginning to see the payoff. Your continued attention to detail and your focus on the tasks at hand will seal our fate in the coming weeks. As always...hard work and a great attitude create success...on the field & off!!
Closed Practices...
Tuesday night & Thursday afternoon practices will be "closed" effective immediately. As we approach our contest weeks ahead, parents ONLY are welcomed to continue to watch from the sidelines or side seat bleachers. Siblings of all ages, friends including girl/boyfriends, students from other high schools, and all other non-parent "watchers" are no longer permitted at band practice. We thank you in advance for helping us keep our rehearsal time free from distraction. Your cooperation is expected and greatly appreciated.
Band Booster Yard Sale...
Boosters are sponsoring a yard sale on Saturday, October 2nd at Home Plate in Hueytown. Please call Wendy Feltman @ 540-2538 to drop off or have donations picked up OR to sign up to work this event. Thanks!!
JSU and ATL BOA Extra Bus Seats...
$25 each...first paid basis...see Carol Hughes to pay for your seat starting this Tuesday night.
Spring Trip...
$100 non-refundable/non-transferable trip deposit is due from every participant by this Friday, October 1. Band members must also submit a travel permission form and travel contract by that date...the two forms are available in the bandroom. Please note...non-band students grades 7 and up are not permitted to participate in this school sponsored band field trip. Guard get your payment and forms to Donna or Rebecca this week.
Winter Guard...
$300 WG fee is due by this Friday. Money order should be made to OGHS Guard and turned in to Donna or Rebecca.
Dippin Dot work info will be emailed to WG parents on Tuesday.
This week...
No pep rally this week. Guard wear band t and jeans to school Friday.
Tuesday night 6-9 make sure you have your guard jacket or a black sweatshirt if you think you might be chilly.
Thursday afternoon til 4.
Friday we will need to leave very quickly afterschool for the game so Tigerettes will stay afterschool to get ready. The Boosters are providing a meal, if you don't think you will want that you should bring a lunchbox with you Friday morning. No meal delivery afterschool. Bring your loaded guard bag, items you need to get ready, and red uniform items in a garment bag to the Guard Room when you arrive on campus Friday morning.
All School, Band, Tigerette rules apply. Normal bus check off procedures as well.
Last but not least...midterms and report cards are just around the corner...make sure you are getting it done in the classroom in every class you take!! love, love
