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For the week of October 23rd |
IT’S STATE CHAMPIONSHIP WEEK!
MON |
Full Rehearsal |
3:45pm – 6:15pm |
Lafayette |
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LBA Board Meeting |
6:30pm |
Library |
TUE |
Full Rehearsal |
3:45pm – 6:15pm |
Lafayette |
WED |
Full Rehearsal |
3:45pm – 6:15pm |
Lafayette |
THU |
Full Rehearsal |
3:45pm – 6:15pm |
Lafayette |
FRI |
Full Rehearsal |
3:45pm – 6:15pm |
Lafayette |
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Band Store |
5:00pm – 6:30pm |
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SAT |
KMEA State Championship (see itinerary below) |
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Arrive for Rehearsal |
7:00am |
Lafayette |
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Depart for Papa John’s Stadium |
10:45am |
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Lafayette Performance for Semi-Finals |
2:00pm |
Papa John’s |
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KMEA Finals Begins |
6:00pm |
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Afternoon and Evening schedule is based on finals draw |
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Calendar Changes and Additions:
· Color Guard Individual Pictures and Full Band Picture on Thursday, November 10
· The Lexington Holiday Parade is Tuesday, December 6.
Click here for information about Yamaha step-up instruments from Willis Music.
Band Camp 2017 |
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Freshmen, Guard and Percussion camp: Full Band Camp: |
Notes of Encouragement for State Finals |
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The Notes of Encouragement for State Finals are due to Karina Lancaster on Monday, October 26 at the end of rehearsal. |
KMEA Ticket Distribution |
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The pre-ordered KMEA semi-final and finals tickets will be distributed in the student parking lot at the following times: · Monday, October 24 at 5:30pm – 6:15pm · Thursday, October 27 at 5:00pm – 6:15pm Please contact Brenda Boggs (bsbboggs@yahoo.com or 859-806-1967) with any questions. |
Events in Preparation for KMEA State Finals |
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Encouragement Signs Prayer Around the Flag Pole |
Fundraising Notes |
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Cheese and Sausage Money Collection Congratulations to the Top Sellers: The first week incentive winners who returned all money by the deadline will receive their prize (gift card or gummies) on Wednesday or Thursday after practice. Ellie Adams, Josh Andreatta, Bethany Boggs, John Compton, Julia Crandall, Luke Dailey, Cassandra Davis, Maddi Howard, Grace Hughes, Neleh Longworth, Laura McPherson, Shiori Nakamura, Brittney Nguyen, Annika Prevette, Delaney Rayens, and Ashley Williams. A huge thanks to Michael Haymes and Ben Kosieniak who donated their gift card back to the band. Fruit and Wreath · Fruit and wreath sales started this week and will continue until November 28. Place your order with any band member, by phone at 859-559-0333 or on the website. Pick-up and deliveries will be on December 10. · Sell 10 items by October 31 (Monday) and receive a Chick-Fil-A gift card and your choice of a Lafayette Band water bottle or ornament. Text a copy of the order sheet to Crystal Taylor (859-351-7522) or Carole Howell (859-420-7845). · All students are asked to sell a minimum of 10 items. · The “in lieu of payment” is $50. Kroger Bingo Volunteers Our profit each night is from pull tab sales. Our large crowds are ready to buy – and we need volunteers to sell! More sellers make it easier on everyone! Every family is asked to volunteer for 12 nights at Bingo per year. Please respond to Casie’s email messages and sign-up on Tuesday or Thursday (6:00pm – 8:00pm or 8:00pm – 10:00pm) and come to the Bingo Hall in Keithshire Shopping Center. You will meet great parents and help support the band! |
Family Payment Agreements |
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PLEASE NOTE: Family payments form the basis of the annual budget and our instructors and staff rely on us for their earned pay. However, we are unable to provide payment because many families have not completed the agreement. Family payments for 2016-2017 are $1,100 and were due in August – or an additional late payment of $150 for the “deferred payment schedule” was added per the payment agreement. For those who have not paid, or are behind in their payments, please be responsible – others are relying on you. 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. |
Band Store Update |
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The band store will be open Friday, October 28 from 5:00-6:30pm in the parking lot. The trailer will be there, and this is your last chance to purchase show shirts, sweatshirts, Lafayette Invitational patches and buttons, “Vox Populi” patches, pins and buttons, scarves, hats, fleece headbands, sweatshirts and other apparel will be available for sale. Please stop by and pick up your cold weather gear. We have small and 2XL short sleeve show shirts as well as medium, large and XL long sleeve show shirts. The band store has new apparel available. Fleece quarter zips, dry-fit quarter zips, long sleeve T’s, fleece headbands and scarves and baseball hats are available. Please stop by and check out the new items. Also, we are still accepting custom orders through the end of October. If you would like a personalized or custom item, please make sure to submit it to the P.O. Box or to the band store by October 28th to receive items by December 16th. |
KMEA State Championship Contest Itinerary for October 29 |
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Lafayette Marching Band Papa John’s Cardinal Stadium (Louisville)
BAND MEMBERS — It is very important to check and double-check the items in your Red Bag prior to every performance! Make certain all required items are present, clean. This is important information to remember prior to every football game and competition! Parents and Students — Carefully review these instructions:
Hair should not touch the collar when dressed in uniform, therefore, students with longer hair should bring items to secure their hair in a ponytail or purchase a wig cap. Wig caps can be purchased from the Uniform Team for $1 for a package of 2 caps. Have class – YOU are the “PRIDE OF THE BLUEGRASS”! Always support other performing groups! Refuse to say anything negative, no matter what might be said to you. |
KMEA State Marching Band Championship |
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General Contest Information
Cookies The students will be eating a sack lunch on the bus while dressed in uniform. We are asking for donations of individual wrapped cookies such as golden-type Oreo cookies or Rice Krispies treats. Since the students will be dressed in white pants, please do not send chocolate cookies. Due to allergies, please no peanut butter, nuts or sesame seeds. Meals Want to help serve lunch or dinner? |
Medications for State Championship |
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If your child needs to take prescription or over-the-counter medication during the day on Saturday and we do not have a physician’s signature on file, you will need to complete and return the “2016 Medical Prescription Form” found under the FORMS link on the Lafayette Website (www.lafayetteband.org). Return the completed form and 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 Tates Creek contest on: Friday: 5:00pm -6:00pm 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 then you are not required to submit an additional form for the OTC medications included and initialed. If you have any questions you may contact Mike Booth (mikeboothgm@gmail.com). |
KMEA Schedule for Semifinals and Finals |
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This is an exciting time in the marching season as the students prepare for KMEA State Championship on Saturday. Below is some general information for Saturday. · Semifinals for 5A will be held at Papa John’s Stadium in Louisville on Saturday, October 29. The competition begins at 11:00am and Lafayette’s performance time is 2:00pm. The top 4 bands from each classification (1A – 5A) will perform in finals competition. · Finals competition begins at 6:00pm at Papa John’s Stadium. The 1A bands perform at 6:00pm, 2A at 7:00pm, etc. The top 4 bands for 5A will perform beginning at 10:00pm. The awards ceremony will begin at approximately 11:30pm. |
Band Pictures on November 10 |
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The band will have a group picture taken after school on Thursday, November 10. Everyone will dress into uniform for the group picture. In addition, Color Guard, Drum Majors and anyone who missed picture day will have their pictures taken after the group photo. If you have questions, contact Brenda Boggs (bsbboggs@yahoo.com or 859-806-1967). |
Charms Database |
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The Lafayette Band uses Charms, a web-based organizational software system to track student contact information, financial statements, email communication, and more. To log into Charms, go to www.charmsoffice.com. Click “Enter” on the top menu and click “Parents/Students/Members” on the dropdown list. Login using the school code “lhsband” and enter your student ID/password. If you need your student ID, please contact Liz Booth at lafayettebandaccounts@gmail.com. The student ID is assigned by Charms and is a combination of letters and numbers. If your student has an outstanding balance, you will receive a monthly financial statement. The monthly payments will be billed individually in the Fixed Payment ledger. Amounts received that are less than the billed fixed payment amount will be temporarily stored in the Miscellaneous ledger. When the amount in the Miscellaneous ledger is sufficient to pay a monthly payments, we can transfer the amount to the appropriate fixed payment. Band payments may be paid by cash, check, credit card or money order. Checks and money orders should be made payable to “LBA” (please note the student’s name) and mail to: Lafayette Band Association |
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. |
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