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For the week of July 17th
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FIRST TIME MARCHERS, PERCUSSION, AND COLOR GUARD CAMP BEGINS THIS WEEK
Remember to bring lunch, water jug, towel to camp each day.
** Percussion ** Make sure you have your 3 ring binder with sheet protectors!
Click here for a list of new and used instruments available at Don Wilson.
(The R13 clarinet at that price is really a great bargain.)
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Marching Fundamentals (outside) |
8:00am – noon |
Lafayette |
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Lunch (on your own) |
noon – 1:00pm |
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Sectionals and Full Rehearsal |
1:00pm – 5:00pm |
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Color Guard Rehearsal |
3:00pm – 10:00pm |
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LBA Parent Meeting |
7:00pm |
Cafeteria |
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TUE |
Marching Fundamentals (outside) |
8:00am – noon |
Lafayette |
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Lunch (on your own) |
noon – 1:00pm |
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Sectionals and Full Rehearsal |
1:00pm – 5:00pm |
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Color Guard Rehearsal |
3:00pm – 10:00pm |
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Percussion Done and Winds Break (dinner) |
5:00pm |
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Rehearsal – All Winds (inc. Upperclassmen) |
6:30pm – 8:30pm |
Cafeteria |
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WED |
Marching Fundamentals (outside) |
8:00am – noon |
Lafayette |
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Lunch (on your own) |
noon – 1:00pm |
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Rehearsal – All Winds (inc. Upperclassmen) |
1:00pm – 3:00pm |
Cafeteria |
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Color Guard Rehearsal |
3:00pm – 10:00pm |
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Rehearsal ends |
5:00pm |
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THU |
Marching Fundamentals (outside) |
8:00am – noon |
Lafayette |
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Lunch (on your own) |
noon – 1:00pm |
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Sectionals and Full Rehearsal |
1:00pm – 5:00pm |
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Color Guard Rehearsal |
3:00pm – 10:00pm |
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Percussion Done and Winds Break (dinner) |
5:00pm |
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Rehearsal – All Winds (inc. Upperclassmen) |
6:30pm – 8:30pm |
Cafeteria |
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FRI |
Marching Fundamentals (outside) |
8:00am – noon |
Lafayette |
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Lunch (on your own) |
noon – 1:00pm |
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Sectionals and Full Rehearsal |
1:00pm – 4:00pm |
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Color Guard Rehearsal |
3:00pm – 9:00pm |
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Winds and Percussion Finished |
4:00pm |
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Calendar Notes |
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Click here for the Band Camp Schedule Click here for the July Band Camp Newsletter Freshmen, First Time Marchers, Color Guard and Percussion Camp: July 18 – 22, 2016 Upcoming Events: · LBA Parent Meeting on July 18 at 7:00pm · Parent Performance and Silent Auction on August 5 · Picture Day on August 6 (schedule available soon) |
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LBA Parent Meeting on Monday, July 18 at 7:00pm |
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The Lafayette Band Association (LBA) Parent Meeting is on Monday, July 18 at 7:00pm in the Cafeteria. This is a great kick-off to the new band season! You will learn about volunteer opportunities and ways to get involved, the rehearsal and performance schedule, pertinent information about the season, and the reveal of the 2016 marching show. The band store will be available to purchase Lafayette Band t-shirts, sweatshirts, lanyards, etc. and place an order for the customized merchandise. The parent meeting is a great place to order your Red Bag, return your student medical forms, provide food allergy information, and meet the Crew Leaders. |
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2016 Discount Cards |
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The 2016 Lafayette Band Discount Card fundraising packet will be distributed at the LBA Parent Meeting on Monday, July 18. The Cards ($10 each) provide year-long savings and buy-one-get-one-free offers at merchants throughout Lexington. Each family is asked to sell at least 15 cards or provide a $50 donation. Click here to view the 2016 Discount Card. All money and unsold tickets should be turned in by August 18. Watch the e-News for collection dates and times. If you have questions, please contact Cindy Bennett (859-533-4709) or Carole Howell (859-420-7845). |
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Vive la France! Memory Books and DVDs |
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“Vive la France!” Memory Books and DVDs will be distributed on the following date: · Monday, July 18 in the Cafeteria during the LBA Parent Meeting at 7:00pm There are a few Memory Books ($20) and DVDs ($40) still available. Contact Brenda Boggs at bsbboggs@yahoo.com if interested. |
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Volunteers Needed For Band Store and Bingo |
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We have some specific needs for Parent Volunteers: · Band Store – we need volunteers who have a truck or vehicle that can help transport the Band Store from the storage area on Southland Drive to the school parking lot. This will only require 10 minutes of your time to pull the trailer each direction. Please contact Stacey Haymes at haymes@twc.com or 859-552-6108. · Bingo – we still need volunteers for “skilled/trained” positions (paper sales, computer sales, payout, and back room). This will require a commitment of 3-5 hours on a Tuesday or Thursday evening each month. Please contact lafayettebandbingo@gmail.com |
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Last Chance to Complete the Summer To-Do List Before Band Camp |
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Here is a list of the items to be completed this summer: · Join the Lafayette Band Association (required to volunteer) · Submit to a new or update your current FCPS Background Check (required to volunteer) · Complete and return the LBA Medical Authorization Form and the Over-the-Counter Medication Authorization Form (more information below) |
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↓ Band Camp Information Below ↓ |
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More detailed information can be found in the July Band Camp issue of the newsletter.
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Band Camp Lunches |
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Below is the schedule for Band Camp Lunches. We are making some adjustments due to budget constraints (purchased new HVAC system for the Bingo Hall) and food allergies. It costs approximately $1,000 to provide one lunch to the band. Please let us know if you would like to help “sponsor” a lunch or have a restaurant connection for meal donations. Freshmen, First Time Marchers, Color Guard and Percussion Camp: July 18 – 22, 2016 · Students bring lunch Monday – Friday First week of Band Camp: July 25 – 29, 2016 · Monday: Students bring lunch / Food Truck · Tuesday: Students bring lunch · Wednesday – Friday: Lunch will be provided (menus posted next week) Second week of Band Camp: August 1 – 5, 2016 · Monday: Students bring lunch / Food Truck · Tuesday – Friday: Lunch will be provided (menus posted soon) On Monday, July 25 and Monday, August 1 a local Food Truck will be on campus and students may pre-order lunch from a limited menu for a cost of $6.00. The students will need to order and pay for lunch when they arrive at band camp on Monday morning. The food truck menu and provided lunch menus will be listed in the e-News next week. |
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Food Allergies |
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The Food Crew needs information on students with food allergies (e.g., peanut, tree nuts, gluten-free) or requests for vegetarian meals. Please contact Jim or Jane DeRossett with specific food allergies or requests. |
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Mandatory Forms Required Before Band Camp Begins |
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It is critically important that we have signed medical forms and contact information on file prior to the beginning of band camp for every student. If a medical event should occur, we cannot treat your child without the proper documentation and your parent-signed permission. In order to treat your child, we must have: 1. Mandatory: Parent signed “Medical Authorization Form” 2. Optional: Physician and Parent Signed “OTC-Optional-Medical-Form” if you would like your child to receive our standard over the counter medications. 3. Mandatory: A copy of your child’s KHSAA physical form. You can download the forms on www.lafayetteband.org. Send all medical forms to: Mike Booth 1105 Foleys Retreat 40514 or email them to mikeboothgm@gmail.com. |
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Prescription Medications |
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If your child needs to take any prescription medications during the day at band camp, has an inhaler or an epi-pen, please drop off the medications at the white tent at the edge of the band field. You will need to fill out a Prescription Medication Form for each medication along with specific dosage information. The pharmacy label serves as the physicians order. The Chaperone Crew will ensure that the medications are available when needed. Although the students will self-medicate, it allows the chaperones and staff to know exactly what the student is taking in case of a medical emergency and you cannot be reached. |
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Keeping Hydrated at Band Camp |
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Eating a good breakfast (but avoid milk!) and keeping hydrated are very important to surviving band camp. We strongly encourage students to bring a filled personal water jug with them to band camp. We have noticed that the students tend to drink more water out of their personal jugs. The chaperone crew will re-fill the student’s jug after each break. 1. The student’s name must be clearly marked on the jug. 2. Make your jug unique so you can easily pick it out. 3. The jug must be left next to the chaperone area after breaks to be re-filled. 4. All jugs must be picked up after each practice or the jug may be thrown away. Click here for more detailed hydration and nutrition information. |
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8oz Water Bottles Needed |
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We are taking donations of 8oz water bottles all through band camp. Before the students march onto the field at every football game and contest performance, they receive an 8oz bottle of water. This year we will need approximately 3,200 bottles of water over the course of the marching season. Next time you are at the store, please pick up a package or two of 8 oz. water bottles. You can drop them off any morning when you drop your child off at band camp. If you have any questions you may contact Mike Booth @ mikeboothgm@gmail.com or 859-227-7985. |
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Important Student Drop-off and Pick-up Information |
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Please do not drive onto the band field to drop-off or pick-up your student for any band practice. Use the entrance into the student parking lot prior to the band lot entrance. Since over 200 students and staff could be on the band field at any one time, it is important for their safety to keep cars from driving on the lot. There will be someone in the student parking lot each morning of band camp collecting cookies, water, medications, and medical forms. |
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Lafayette Band Parent Performance and Silent Auction Donations |
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The 2016 Lafayette Band Parent Performance and Silent Auction will be on Friday evening, August 5. The Silent Auction includes many great items and door prizes! We know many of our parents are talented and crafty! If you are able to make and donate a custom item or would like to donate a business product, it would be much appreciated. Please contact Carole Howell or 859-420-7845 with donations or questions. |
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Uniform News |
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Uniform overview Shoes – MUST be ORDERED and PAID FOR on Wednesday, July 27. The shoe representative will be at Lafayette on this day to receive orders/payment. For more information, click here. Socks – Please purchase several pairs of long (over the calf), PLAIN, white tube socks for your child. No gray on the heel, no stripes. Meijer typically has plain white socks. Your child needs these socks by August 5th. Shorts – Your child needs at least one pair of plain white shorts to wear under their uniform. Shorts can be purchased from the Uniform Crew for $10 or you may provide your own. If you are purchasing from Uniform Crew, please email Amy King (amy@bleedsblue.com) no later than July 29th with your child’s size. Your child needs shorts by August 5th. Band Camp T-Shirt – Your child will receive one shirt free of charge on August 5th. If you would like to purchase an additional shirt for $10, payment must be received no later than July 29th. The students like to have an extra shirt on hot competition days. It also eliminates the need to do laundry after a football game on Friday night before a competition on Saturday! Gloves – Your child (unless they are in percussion or color guard) will need to purchase gloves from the Uniform Crew on September 2nd, just prior to the football game. Please send $5 for each pair of gloves on September 2nd. Red Bag – The ‘red bag’ is what contains all of your child’s uniform parts – shoes, socks, shorts, shirt and gloves. For more information on ordering a red bag, click here. If you choose not to purchase a red bag, your child will be issued a small bag from the Uniform Crew. Uniform – Your child will be fitted for a uniform during band camp. The uniform never goes home – it is the responsibility of the Uniform Crew. Be prepared for performances! Important Uniform Dates Any other uniform questions? Contact Amy King by email, amy@bleedsblue.com, or text 859-227-4253. |
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Uniform Crew Volunteers Needed |
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Are you still searching for your place in the Lafayette Band Association family? Then I invite you to join uniform crew! Contrary to popular belief, sewing skills are NOT required, and it’s not required to work performances days. While we do need a performance crew, there’s plenty to do behind the scenes on other days. Younger siblings are always welcome to hang out with us. So whether you have a little time to donate or a lot, please check out our fun and flexible crew! Questions? Contact Amy King by phone or text at (859)227-4253, or email to amy@bleedsblue.com. |
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Tentative Fall Band Schedule |
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BINGO–Volunteers Needed Now |
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Bingo needs your help! The financial success of Bingo depends on parent volunteers. Several pull tab sellers are needed every Tuesday and Thursday – the bingo patrons want to give us their money by purchasing pull tabs! (And the more volunteers we have makes it easier and more fun for all!) In addition, we need to fill several “trained” positions (sell paper, sell computers, caller, payout, and back room). These positions are necessary to operate Bingo and there are openings due to graduating parents. This is a great opportunity to become involved. We ask that each family volunteer 12 times per year at Bingo. Please find a Tuesday or Thursday this month and come to the Bingo Hall in Keithshire Shopping Center at 6:00 pm. You will meet some great parents and support the band’s fundraising efforts. Click here to sign-up or send email to lafayettebandbingo@gmail.com. |
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Lafayette Band Invitational – 9/17/2016 |
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The Lafayette Band will be hosting an Invitational Band Contest right here at our stadium! Ads are currently being sold for the invitational program, so if you know of or have a business and would like to place an advertisement, please contact Carole Howell. “Spotlight” forms to recognize your band student will be available at the LBA Parent meeting in July. Contact Carole Howell for details. |
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Kroger Community Rewards Card |
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Kroger is offering 4x Fuel Points when you purchase gift cards at Kroger. In addition, you can earn 2x Fuel Points when you shop on Friday, Saturday or Sunday. Register and use your Kroger Community Rewards Card to support the Lafayette Band and save money on fuel purchases. Click here for instructions on registering your Kroger card. |
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All Volunteers |
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Fayette County Public Schools requires a background check for anyone who volunteers in or with the schools. Please submit to a new background check or verify the date on your current background check by clicking on this link. Please complete the background check prior to the start of band camp. This must be completed in order to volunteer in any capacity with the band (e.g., serve meal at band camp, field crew, uniform crew, etc.). Contact Brenda Boggs at bsbboggs@yahoo.com with any questions. |
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Band Store Apparel |
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There is still time to order customized and personalized clothing. We will place a second order in mid-late July. Several designs have been created for the Lafayette Band and there are many items available such as shirts, polo shirts, sweatshirts, ¼ zips, hats, scarves, and rain jackets. The order form is available online and you can view color photographs of the designs, apparel, and fabric choices. The possibilities are endless – choose a design, fabric, clothing item, monogram, etc. You can be creative with the designs or simply choose to monogram an item. Please share the order form with friends and relatives. Due to the personalized nature, all items must be prepaid. If you have any questions, please contact Stacey Haymes at 859-552-6108 or haymes@twc.com. Mail your order form and payment (checks payable to LBA) to: The Lafayette Band |
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Parents – Join one of the Band Crews for the 2016-17 year! |
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It’s time to find your niche and meet many new friends as your student begins their band year! Regardless of whether you are able to volunteer an hour a week or hours a day, it is the combined parent volunteer contributions that make a successful band program. Below are the band crews and contact information. You will have an opportunities to meet the crew leaders this month. However, please contact the following crew leaders for additional information. Chaperones: Mike Booth (mikeboothgm@gmail.com) |
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Amazon Smile Program |
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Help us promote the AmazonSmile program to increase our donation potential! Tweet the following from your Twitter account: Amazon donates to Lafayette Band Association when you shop @AmazonSmile.http://smile.amazon.com/ch/61-1163112 #YouShopAmazonGives Post this on your Facebook page: When you shop at AmazonSmile, Amazon donates 0.5% of the purchase price to Lafayette Band Association. Bookmark the link http://smile.amazon.com/ch/61-1163112 and support us every time you shop. Email your family and friends and Share this link: http://smile.amazon.com/ch/61-1163112 and ask your donors, volunteers, employees, and friends to bookmark this link so all their eligible shopping will benefit Lafayette Band Association. |
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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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Lafayette High School Band
401 Reed Lane
Lexington, KY 40503