Happy New Year!
TLHB
NEW YEAR 2009
Another reminder that Saturday, January 10th will be the Region Tryouts, which will be the first Saturday that we return from the Holidays. Times are posted in the band room and a bus will be provided if needed. The tryouts will be at Northside Middle School in Greenwood, SC. Directions will also be provided for those who wish to drive to the audition.
Our trip to New Orleans is on track. A hard copy of all the trip information will be given to the students the week of January 5th. This is simply a copy of the information posted online, but it will include all financial information. Payments for the trip if applicable will be due on January 19th. Rooming lists will be posted and adjusted the week of January 12th.
Winter Guard and Indoor Percussion have started rehearsals before the Holidays. They will follow the same performance schedule which will be posted in the next couple of weeks.
Thanks to everyone for another successful fruit sale. In spite of very challenging economic conditions, this year’s sale top $70,000 in gross sales. This is not the largest sale, but one of the top four in comparison to previous trip years.
Our school district has been hit with yet another budget cut from the State. There are also projections of another cut in March with further reductions in the fall. Concerning this, the Band and Athletic booster clubs have been asked to take over all transportation costs for the remainder of the school year. This will of course present new challenges as we work to keep our programs strong and active for all of our students. We certainly do not want to compromise any part of our program or raise fees due to funding issues. As we look ahead, we are going to purse several grants along with some other foundation options. We will also put a new priority on our spring onion sale and possibly combine it with spring fruit. While we want to keep limit all fund-raising that involves our students, we also are committed to keeping fees at a minimum so all students may participate. Working together, we feel that we can meet these challenges and keep our program strong.
BEST WISHES TO YOUR FAMILIES FOR THE NEW YEAR!
PLEASE CONTACT US IF WE MAY BE OF ASSISTANCE IN ANY WAY.
NEW YEAR 2009
Another reminder that Saturday, January 10th will be the Region Tryouts, which will be the first Saturday that we return from the Holidays. Times are posted in the band room and a bus will be provided if needed. The tryouts will be at Northside Middle School in Greenwood, SC. Directions will also be provided for those who wish to drive to the audition.
Our trip to New Orleans is on track. A hard copy of all the trip information will be given to the students the week of January 5th. This is simply a copy of the information posted online, but it will include all financial information. Payments for the trip if applicable will be due on January 19th. Rooming lists will be posted and adjusted the week of January 12th.
Winter Guard and Indoor Percussion have started rehearsals before the Holidays. They will follow the same performance schedule which will be posted in the next couple of weeks.
Thanks to everyone for another successful fruit sale. In spite of very challenging economic conditions, this year’s sale top $70,000 in gross sales. This is not the largest sale, but one of the top four in comparison to previous trip years.
Our school district has been hit with yet another budget cut from the State. There are also projections of another cut in March with further reductions in the fall. Concerning this, the Band and Athletic booster clubs have been asked to take over all transportation costs for the remainder of the school year. This will of course present new challenges as we work to keep our programs strong and active for all of our students. We certainly do not want to compromise any part of our program or raise fees due to funding issues. As we look ahead, we are going to purse several grants along with some other foundation options. We will also put a new priority on our spring onion sale and possibly combine it with spring fruit. While we want to keep limit all fund-raising that involves our students, we also are committed to keeping fees at a minimum so all students may participate. Working together, we feel that we can meet these challenges and keep our program strong.
BEST WISHES TO YOUR FAMILIES FOR THE NEW YEAR!
PLEASE CONTACT US IF WE MAY BE OF ASSISTANCE IN ANY WAY.
posted by richard c baskin at 2:14 PM
