{"id":1779,"date":"2025-08-07T22:04:44","date_gmt":"2025-08-07T22:04:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/connectplus.pasco.k12.fl.us\/hhs\/band\/?p=1779"},"modified":"2025-08-07T22:04:44","modified_gmt":"2025-08-07T22:04:44","slug":"8-7-2025-thursday-parent-meeting-band-camp-catch-up-first-rehearsal-band-fees","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/connectplus.pasco.k12.fl.us\/hhs\/band\/?p=1779","title":{"rendered":"8\/7\/2025 -Thursday Parent Meeting-Band Camp Catch Up-First Rehearsal-Band Fees"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Hello Everyone,<br \/>\nIt was great meeting you last Tuesday for \u201cMeet Your Teacher<br \/>\nDay\u201d and if we have not met yet I look forward to meeting you. We\u2019ll have a<br \/>\nBand Parent Meeting next Thursday.  We\u2019ll talk about the band program and make the big announcement for our Out-Of-State Band trip location!! We had a great turnout for band camp last week. If you<br \/>\nmissed band camp don\u2019t worry, we are going to have catchup sessions every Tuesday<br \/>\nand Thursday after school. Our first football game is coming up (second week of<br \/>\nschool) and things will be moving fast.  Keep an eye out for HHS Class Act Band emails for helpful information, and come to our meeting, August 14th at 7:00pm.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Thursday, August 14th from 1:45pm till 3:00pm\u2013First Band Camp Catch Up session<\/strong><br \/>\nIf you missed band camp this is<br \/>\nyour chance to catch up. We will hold these sessions every Tuesday and Thursday<br \/>\nright after school.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Thursday, August 14th from 4:00pm-6:30pm \u2013 FIRST AFTER SCHOOL REHEARSAL!!!<\/strong><br \/>\nTo avoid the dangerous afternoon heat our after-school practices\/rehearsals are Mondays and Thursdays 4:00pm \u2013 6:30pm. Students may stay in the band room after school to do homework or<br \/>\npractice. If transportation is an issue, please let me know and we will try to<br \/>\nfind a ride. Our practices are part of the grade and are very important to our<br \/>\nband\u2019s success. First game is August 22nd.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Thursday, August 14th 7:00pm\u2013Band Parent Meeting<\/strong><br \/>\nThis will be a very important<br \/>\nmeeting where you will learn about upcoming band events, be able to pay for all<br \/>\nneeded band and guard items. Also, we will have 2 public notary there to stamp<br \/>\nyour band participation form(attachment). Our band boosters will also let you<br \/>\nknow how you can become a volunteer and help the band. It takes a village to<br \/>\nrun band!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Items available for purchase at our Parent Meeting August 14th<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You may pay by check, cash or credit card. We also have a<br \/>\nPayPal account to make payments, look for Hhsclassactband@gmail.com Make sure<br \/>\nto include the student\u2019s name and items being purchased in the PayPal message<br \/>\nbox.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fair Share \u2013 $175 ($150 if paid in full by August 14th)<\/strong><br \/>\nWhat is Fair Share?  As its name implies,<br \/>\nit is your band\/color guard member\u2019s fair share of costs that are incurred for<br \/>\nhalftime show design expenses, instructor expenses, dry cleaning of uniforms,<br \/>\nguard equipment, show props, band lunches, Uhaul truck, special transportation<br \/>\netc.  Our school district does supplement<br \/>\nsome funds for bus transportation, and instruments repair but does not cover<br \/>\nall our expenses.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Marching Shoes \u2013 $33 dollars<\/strong>.  For those incoming band members who do not<br \/>\nhave band shoes and for those returning who may have outgrown their previous<br \/>\nband shoes.  (This does not apply to any<br \/>\nband student who still fits in their previously purchased shoes.)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Marching Gloves \u2013 $10 dollars<\/strong> New gloves are required<br \/>\neach year and the members receive two (2) pairs.  We switched gloves and these should hold up<br \/>\nmuch better.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Guard Costume Uniform \u2013 $50<\/strong> This fee covers the cost<br \/>\nof the performance uniform for the year. This uniform will be worn at all<br \/>\nofficial events, including football games, competitions, and other scheduled<br \/>\nperformances. These uniforms will become your own uniform to keep for life.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Guard Jazz Shoes- $26<\/strong> For those incoming band members<br \/>\nwho do not have band shoes and for those returning who may have outgrown their<br \/>\nprevious band shoes.  (This does not<br \/>\napply to any band student who still fits in their previously purchased shoes.)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Show Shirt:  $19.00 (S \u2013 XL) or  $23.00 (2XL \u2013 4XL)<\/strong> Show<br \/>\nshirts are part of our uniform and are required.  FAMILY\/GUARDIANS\/FRIENDS are welcome to<br \/>\npurchase one as well.  Since we are<br \/>\nselling these basically at cost, this is not a money-maker for us.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The next two items are optional purchases<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Band Hoodie Pullover $45 or Zipper $55 <\/strong>We are<br \/>\noffering our classic Band hoodie as an optional purchase this season(only sold<br \/>\nevery other year). Students can choose between a zip-up or pullover style. Each<br \/>\nhoodie will be embroidered with the student\u2019s name and instrument, making it a<br \/>\npersonalized and practical keepsake to show off your band pride.<\/p>\n<p><strong>HOT DAY $65<\/strong> Students will perform with the HOT Band during<br \/>\nthe USF vs SC State which will be televised on ESPN +. This memorable<br \/>\nexperience includes admission and participation in the event. Chaperones will<br \/>\nbe needed.<\/p>\n<p>***Please let me know if you are struggling with financial<br \/>\nhardship. Arrangements can be made. I really believe money should not keep any<br \/>\nstudent away from performing with the Class Act Band. Music is healing,<br \/>\ncomforting and good for the soul for everyone!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hello Everyone, It was great meeting you last Tuesday for \u201cMeet Your Teacher Day\u201d and if we have not met yet I look forward to meeting you. We\u2019ll have a Band Parent Meeting next Thursday. 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