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Lafayette Band Schedule & News |
For the week of September 6th
COMPETITION WEEK IS HERE! Please read entire e-News for important information.
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MON |
No Rehearsal |
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TUE |
Brass, Woodwinds, Color Guard |
3:45 – 6:00 |
LHS |
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Percussion |
6:00 – 8:30 |
LHS |
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Show Shirts on Sale |
5:00 – 6:30 |
Parking Lot |
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WED |
Full Rehearsal |
3:45 – 5:45 |
LHS |
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Show Shirts on Sale |
5:00 – 6:00 |
Parking Lot |
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Last Chance to Order Band Photos |
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THU |
Full Rehearsal |
3:45 – 6:15 |
LHS |
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FRI |
Football Game: Lafayette vs. Boone County |
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Color Guard Arrive and Dress |
4:45 |
LHS |
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Brass, Woodwinds, Percussion Arrive and Dress |
5:00 |
LHS |
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Band Store Open at the Football Game |
5:30 – 9:00 |
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Gattitown! |
After the Game |
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SAT |
Bourbon County Contest (Itinerary Below) |
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Arrive for Rehearsal |
8:00 AM |
LHS |
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Prelims Performance |
4:15 PM |
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Finals Begin |
6:45 PM |
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Arrive at Lafayette |
12:15 AM |
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Band Reunion Tickets on Sale Now – Click Here
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Complete Family Payment Agreement by September 15th and Save $150 |
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Now that the marching band season is underway, we must fulfill our financial commitments to ensure that our students experience the best year possible. Family payments cover only ½ of the annual band budget and we are behind schedule. The staff and students are hard at work on an incredible show, “Vive la France!” We need family support through payments and fundraising efforts to cover the costs of meals, transportation, and musical instruction. Did you know it costs $1,000 to feed the band one meal? Did you know it costs $3,500 for buses to Bourbon County Competition? Did you know it costs $1,000 to clean the uniforms after a hot competition day? Family payments for 2015-2016 are $1,100 and you will save $150 if you complete your agreement by September 15. After September 15, there is an additional late payment. If you have questions or concerns, please contact Mr. Smith at chuck.smith@fayette.kyschools.us or 859-396-3311 for a confidential payment arrangement. |
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Vive la France! Show Shirts Available Tuesday and Wednesday |
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The show shirts for Vive la France! have arrived and will be on sale this week in the student parking lot on Tuesday 5:00pm – 6:30pm and Wednesday 5:00pm – 6:00pm. Short sleeve Vive la France! show shirts are available for $18. Shirt sizes include: Small, Medium, Large, Extra-large, 2XL, 3XL and 4XL. Long sleeve shirts are available for $22 and sizes include: Small, Medium, Large, Extra-large, 2XL and 3XL. Vive la France! buttons are on sale for $3.00. Cash, Check and Credit card are accepted. Band store open Friday night at the football game from 5:30-9:00. Great merchandise available to show your Lafayette pride. |
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Friday Football Game Itinerary |
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Gattitown After the Football Game |
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The Lafayette Band will be heading to Gattitown after the football game on Friday for pizza, salad, cinna-sticks and drink buffet. Costs are: Students $5 plus tax and Parents $6 plus tax. A video of the halftime performance will be displayed on the huge video screens. |
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Band Pictures |
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Triple Play Productions posted the band photographs and extended the order deadline to Wednesday, September 9. Instructions to view and order:
Here are few answers to FAQ:
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me directly at the information listed below. Thank you for the opportunity to work with your band squad. |
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Bourbon County Contest Itinerary |
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September 12, 2015 Bourbon County High School – 3341 Lexington Rd, Paris, KY 40361 Cost of tickets is $10 for Prelims and Finals
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Lafayette Band Competition Etiquette |
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· Have good manners! Recognize and support the efforts of other students, band families and schools! Remember you are representing the Lafayette “Pride of the Bluegrass” tradition! · Don’t talk or enter/exit the stands during performances. · Silence cell phones. · Choose words wisely when speaking about other bands. · Be cautious about comments made on social media outlets (i.e., Facebook, Tumblr, Twitter, band blogs, etc.). · Always applaud a band’s performance. Students will appreciate our support and recognition of their efforts. · The Lafayette “flag in the stands” tradition continues. Distribution will occur just before Lafayette performs. Please do not raise your flag until the band that performs before us has completely exited the field. After the performance begins, lower your flag so that everyone can see the show. When the performance ends, raise your flag until Lafayette leaves the field. Please return flags to Carole Howell, including the new ones for TOR, for distribution at the next competition. · Please refrain from yelling a specific student’s name when the band is set to perform. This can be a distraction to your student and others. They are prepared to deliver an excellent performance and this requires concentration. · When photographing or recording a performance, be careful not to block the view of the people seated around you. Let’s represent Lafayette and ourselves by exhibiting good manners and respect for others. |
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Food and Travel for Bourbon County |
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Cookies We are having Tacos for Lunch and BBQ sandwiches for dinner. For those who have made vegetarian request in the past, a grilled cheese sandwich will be provided. Thanks to all who help feed the students! Robin and Steve Feese |
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Medications for the Bourbon County Contest |
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If your child needs to take prescription or over-the-counter medication on Saturday and we do not have a physician’s signature on file, you need to complete and return the FCPS “Physician Order and Parent/Guardian Authorization Administration Form” found under the Downloadable Forms section of the Lafayette Website (www.lafayetteband.org). Turn in the completed form along with the medication needed for that day only in its original container to any chaperone at the blue building next to the practice field. We will take medications for the Bourbon contest on: Thursday: 5:00-6:15 Friday: 5:00 -6:00 pm Saturday: 8:00– 11:00 am Per Fayette County Policy, please note that over-the-counter medications must be accompanied by a physician’s signature on the FCPS form noted above. If a physician has already signed the LBA Medical Form, you are not required to submit an additional form. If you have any questions you may contact Trish Sprague (sprague@twc.com) or Mike Booth (mikeboothgm@gmail.com). |
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Uniforms |
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Red bags should be distributed THIS THURSDAY after rehearsal. THIS FRIDAY, just before the football game, uniform crew will have gloves ($6, $5), extra band camp shirts ($10) and extra white shorts ($10) for sale. Make sure your hair and your shoes are performance ready! Make sure you have plain long white socks! More questions about uniforms? Click Here Uniform 101 – Everything you ever wanted to know about uniforms and more! Even MORE questions? Contact Amy King, 859-227-4253, amy@bleedsblue.com |
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Cheese, Sausage, and Candles Fundraiser |
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We are approaching the last week of fundraising so please continue to sell! Every sale counts. Orders forms will be collected: · after practice on Thursday, Sept 10th – parking lot · before the football game on Friday, Sept 11th – parking lot · after practice on Monday Sept 14th – parking lot · last orders accepted at the LBA Parent Meeting on Monday, Sept 14th – Cafeteria Order forms may be turned in to Liz Booth, Carole Howell or Brenda Boggs. Product will be delivered October 1st – mini-camp Any questions please contact: |
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Fun and Easy Fundraiser Opportunity – No Sales Needed |
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Dear Parents, We have been invited to participate in a fundraising opportunity that does not require selling a product! This is an easy fundraiser and has the potential to generate up to $25,000 for the band. Please share the information below with friends and family. Xooker is a new interactive app that combines rewards and gaming. Xooker has invited the Lafayette Band Nation to participate in the beta testing and will make a $25 donation to the band for each completed survey. There will be 3 surveys (10-15 minutes each) so each participant will be able to generate $75 in donations to the band. In order to participate, users must have an iPhone 4 or newer model or an Android phone model. The next round of testing begins on Wednesday so it is important to email your information prior to Wednesday to be included. You may also invite others to participate who are over the age of 18 and live in Lexington, Franklin County, Scott County, Bourbon County, Jessamine Count, Woodford County, Clark County, or Madison County. These participants are also eligible for the $25 donation/survey to the Lafayette Band. Listed below are instructions on how to participate:
THANK YOU for participating in this fun, easy, and profitable fundraiser! |
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Looking for Band Camp or Parent Performance Photographs? |
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The Lafayette Band website now has a Photo Gallery and it can be accessed from the website home page! The photos are categorized by event and year (e.g., 2015-2016: Day 7 Band Camp). Many thanks to Randy Garland and Michelle Dunlap for their hard work in organizing the photo gallery and uploading thousands of photos! |
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Lodging Information for KMEA Finals |
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There are 20 rooms with two queen beds and 20 rooms with one king bed at the Hilton Garden Inn in Bowling Green available for Lafayette Band families for the night of Saturday October 31, 2015 (the night of the KMEA Finals). You can use the information below to reserve a room at a discounted rate. Please note that the band members will not be spending Saturday night at this hotel. Online 1. Go to: bowlinggreen.stayhgi.com 2. Select your dates in the upper right hand corner 3. Under the box (check availability) select (add special rate code option) 4. Enter: LHSP into the box next to Group Code 5. Select the (check availability box) 6. Your selection of room types and rate will appear Phone In: Please call 270-781-6778 Give dates of your stay Request rate for: LHSP Click here or paste the following link in your browser of choice: http://hiltongardeninn.hilton.com/en/gi/groups/personalized/B/BNABGGI-LHSP-20151031/index.jhtml?WT.mc_id=POG Hilton Garden Inn Bowling Green 1020 Wilkinson Trace Bowling Green, KY 42103 270-781-6778 |
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Links to General Information |
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Click Here for Contacts |
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LBA Meeting Schedule |
Instructions to Set up a Twitter Account |
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Download the Lafayette Band Handbook. |
REMIND: 859-519-8446. @lafayetteb, @lhswinds, @62d72, @lhsconcer |
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Update FCPS Background Check |
Kroger Card Registration Instructions |
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