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Copies of the AFM Newsletter mailings just in case you've misplaced yours. November 26, 2006 Fall Leaf AFM Weekly Newsletter - Thanksgiving Issue
Congratulations to the entire band family for a memorable, historical and special weekend in Fresno.
The Amador Valley High School Marching Band and Colorguard is an amazing force to watch perform and I was certain that there was no one left in Pleasanton when I looked up into the stands and saw the huge section of purple. It was awe inspiring. It is a special thing we have created here-thank you for being a part.
Two last marching band events are coming up this weekend. Please read below for more information.
WINTER MARCHING BAND AWARDS:
Friday December 1 at 7:00 p.m. in the AVHS Multi-Purpose Room.
This event is not mandatory but it is highly encouraged that all band students and families attend to celebrate the close of the marching season. The band council presents several awards, some serious some funny. The staff also presents a variety of awards. Dress for the students is formal-this will be discussed in class next week.
PLEASANTON HOLIDAY PARADE:
Saturday December 2 at 4:00 p.m.
This is a mandatory event for all band and colorguard members and will involve approximately a 5:30 step-off in front of AVHS. Students are asked to wear the marching uniform and to bring a Santa hat to wear in the parade. Instruments can be decorated with lights and garland if the student wishes. Drop off and pick up should happen from the Del Valle lot only and the event will conclude no later than 7:30 depending on our position in the parade.
Request for Volunteers: Uniform Check-in Day – January 13th
Kimberly Ansell
Volunteers are needed to help check-in Marching Band uniforms. Uniforms are to be returned by the students to the lobby of the band room between the weeks of December 4 and December 22, 2006. I am looking for a team of between 6 and 8 volunteers on Saturday, January 13, 2007 from 9 am to 2 pm to check-in the uniforms on the Master Check-in sheet, check for uniform quality and finally separate by sizes on uniform carts – to get ready for distribution next August.
Should be an easy and fun day!
Please contact Kimberly Ansell, Uniform Coordinator 2006-2007 at KimberlyAnsell@Comcast.net or 484-2847 if you are available to help.
Shh...its a Secret
Tori Hirth
Band Council President
Each year at this time, the band council collects money for the presents we give to the instructors, Mr. Grantham, and this year, Mr. Conrad. If you would like to make a donation, please have your student place their donation in the appropriate box in the band room. The gifts will be presented at the Band Awards Banquet this Friday night. Thanks!
Uniform Return:
Kimberly Ansell
Dear Marching Band Students and Parents,
The Marching season is drawing to a close and it's time to return the uniforms to the band room. On December 4, 2006, several carts will be placed in the lobby of the music department for students to drop off their “CLEANED” uniforms. These carts will remain in the lobby until Friday, December 22, 2006. A committee will be checking in, inspecting, and sorting the uniforms in preparation for next fall.
Thank you so much for your cooperation. The marching students have shown great responsibility and care for these uniforms this year! Your help and cooperation has been greatly appreciated! **************************************** ******************************** Please follow the attached instructions very carefully for the return of all of the components of the marching band uniform. If you should have any questions regarding care and maintenance of the uniform, please feel free to contact me at 484-2847 or by email at KimberlyAnsell@Comcast.net. **************************************** ******************************* Please follow these instructions carefully!
1. Shoes: Keep these at home until our uniform fitting day in the fall.
2. Gauntlets and gloves: Return the gauntlets only in the labeled large zip loc bag with your uniform. Gloves can be thrown away. If the gauntlets are dirty, they can be wiped off with a damp cloth and air dried.
3. Carefully take the hem out of the pants. It should be as easy as pulling one thread and the rest should fall out. For some pants that were hand hemmed, you may need to use scissors to take out the hem. Please pull out all remaining loose threads so the pants will be ready for hemming next fall.
Washing instructions:
The jacket and pants can be machine washed and dried on a GENTLE cycle. PLEASE follow the instructions carefully:
1. Take the sequins drop off the jacket before washing!!!! The sequins drop can not be washed. Gently unsnap the sequins drop from the jacket. Put the sequins drop aside. DO NOT WASH THE SEQUIN DROP.
2. Turn the jacket inside out securing the Velcro to wash and dry. Make sure the Velcro is not exposed. This will prevent the Velcro from pulling and picking the material during the cleaning process.
3. Wash the jacket and pants on a Gentle cycle with a NON-chlorine detergent.
4. Dry the pants and jacket on a permanent press or cool cycle.
5. Once the jacket has been washed and dried; snap the sequins drop back onto the jacket.
6. If you take the pants out of the dryer immediately after the cycle is completed they should be wrinkle free and ready to go.
7. If the pants have wrinkles or the hem line is still visible, please touch them up with an iron, very carefully, using a cool setting. This will prepare the pants for the pinning and hemming process next marching season.
8. Once the jacket and pants have been cleaned, hang the pants on a sturdy hanger and the jacket on the wooden pants hanger with the locking bar. This requires two separate hangers. Be sure the wings on the jacket are folded up and the jacket is closed.
9. Put the jacket, pants, and the Ziploc bag containing gauntlets all back into the garment bag. This is the only way we have to identify the uniforms.
10. Finally, please make note of any damage to the uniform, missing buttons, worn areas, etc. and attach the note to the uniform. This will allow us to make any repairs during our off-season.
Linda Ethier
Amador Friends of Music
email: slethier@pacbell.net
web: http://www.amadorband.org Updated: November 27, 2006 |
