PV MB Update 11.10-11.17

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 Good evening Band Families, 


It's our FINAL MB update email! (after this, we go to full band emails!) Thanks for all your diligence, help, hard work, and more! We are definitely not slowing down this last week, so please read this entire email for all Wind Ens, JB1, and MB updates. 
(Gentle note that Wind Ens kids WILL get their class time on Wednesday and the entirety of Friday's class to get any school and homework done that they missed this week.)

As always, please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions or concerns! Thank you for everything. We cannot do this without y'all.  

Week at a Glance
Monday, November 11 - Wind Ensemble Brass Veteran's Day performance, 7am-11am
Monday, November 11 - Wind Ensemble rehearsal, 3pm-4:15pm
Tuesday, November 12 - Full Marching Band practice, 4pm-8pm
Wednesday, November 13 - Jazz Band 1 and Wind Ensemble recording studio gig, 9am-1pm for WE, 9am-3pm for JB
Wednesday, November 13 - Full Marching Band practice, 4pm-8pm
Thursday, November 14 - Full Marching Band practice, 4pm-8pm
Saturday, November 16 - FMBC State Championship, all day

President's Message
As the marching season comes to a close, I am humbled by the commitment of our students, parents and staff, who have made this, my last marching season as a band parent, incredibly memorable and meaningful. The work, however, is not over. There is still the State competition, numerous band gigs, concerts and fundraisers to attend and support. Additionally, for those who are able to give that "extra bit of time" (quite the understatement), please consider a position in parent leadership. Band parent board nominations and elections will occur in the spring. If there is a position you are interested in running for, please approach the current board member to ask questions. Many single positions can have their duties split among many parents, making the load a little less for everyone. For more information on what each position involves, please email me at president@parkvistaband.com and I will provide you with information and/or direct you to the appropriate parent volunteer. Remember, it takes a village and we have a BIG one!! The future success of this program is up to YOU!! 
Warm regards, 
Lorraine

FMBC State Championship
This will be the band's final competition of the season and it is their time to show off the results of all of their hard work! It will be an all-day event hosted at Jupiter High School. There are many details to know about the event, so keep an eye out for a separate email with information about volunteering, tickets, parking, and more! 

Note: Parking at Jupiter HS is very limited, so spectators are encouraged to carpool and pre-purchase parking here. Seating during finals may be limited too. Tickets can be purchased here.

Veteran's Day Performance
Brass musicians in the Wind Ensemble are performing at the Fulton Holland Educational Services Center on Monday morning. Students must be at school by 6:45. Wear concert blacks. The permission slip has been sent to the parents of participating students -- please complete and return it ASAP!! (The date is incorrect on the permission slip, please correct it when you fill it out.) Full details of the morning's itinerary are available on the HUB calendar.

Recording Studio Gig
Jazz Band 1 and Wind Ensemble will perform at TEN Studios on Wednesday. Wear concert blacks. The permission slip has been sent to the parents of participating students -- please complete and return it ASAP!! (The date is incorrect on the permission slip, please correct it when you fill it out.) Full details of the day's itinerary are available on the HUB calendar.

Bandsgiving Potluck on November 19
Please Join us for the Park Vista Band first annual Thanksgiving potluck dinner on Tuesday, November 19th at 6:30pm. Location TBD (details to come)

This will be a chance to gather our Band Family together in appreciation of this special time of year and will coincide with the end of our amazing marching season.  We will be thanking our hard working parents and staff at this time in the spirit of gratitude and enjoy a meal together.

Please use this form to RSVP and sign up for your potluck item you would like to bring: We are encouraging any main dish, side dish, or dessert that is a Thanksgiving food, or cultural or family recipe you want to share (should plan to serve about 10). 

We are looking to gather together the collection of shared recipes (optional).  If you are interested in sharing your potluck recipe, please send it to Amy at events@parkvistaband.com to be included in the collection.

Fundraising:
Silent Auction -- We will be hosting a fundraising silent auction in December. Please solicit businesses for auction items to be donated. Items such as gift cards, new items, local attractions, etc. If you have a connection with a business, please ask them!! All items need to be collected by November 22. When you get an auction donation, let Lorraine know at president@parkvistaband.com

Poinsettias 
GREAT NEWS!!! WE HAVE UPDATED FAIR SHARE PROFITS FOR OUR POINSETTIA SALE:
6"  =  $5.03.
8" = $9.62
10" = $13.20
36" = $50.45
HAPPY HOLIDAYS! and Please Remember, forms are due no later than December 6th. If you have already collected  some orders, we're asking that you please turn them in by Wednesday, November 20th. so we can send  an initial order to our supplier, but don't stop!

BRING YOUR FLYERS AND FORMS TO THANKSGIVING! Pass them around the table or talk to everyone while they're eating their hors d'oeuvres. Once they see our flyers and how beautiful these Poinsettia Plants are, they're going to find them hard to resist. 

Attached is an updated order form and flyer that includes all colors of 6, 8, and 10 inch plants and price of the 36" plants. Parents can post the JPG version of the flyer on their social media (better than posting the PDF).
There is also an incentive from the supplier. They will donate 1 poinsettia of each size as a small incentive for the top 3 students who bring in the highest dollar amounts. 10” - First Place, 8” - Second Place, 6” - Third Place. This will only be available if the band order is more than $350 in total sales.

Flea Market on December 7
This is going to be a BIG one. Volunteers are desperately needed to have this event run smoothly. Please sign up in CutTime.
Set up - 6:30 - 8am
Band booth sales - 8am - 1pm
Clean up - 1pm - 2pm
Student volunteers will be paid an hourly "wage" to assist with set up and clean up (max 4 hours, based on the number of vendors who participate) to put toward their band/guard fees. They will get volunteer hours as well.
Student sign ups will be arranged through the directors. ONLY 4 students per shift will be able to participate.
Auntie Annie's food truck will be there as well!!!

Coupon books are still available for sale/purchase. $12.50 per in-person sale and $10 for books ordered online and shipped to the buyer. If you would like to participate in on-site sales at Wild Fork, please email Nadelle, fundraising@parkvistaband.com

Invitational program books are discounted to $5 cash each. There are about 60 books left. Contact Lorraine to purchase - president@parkvistaband.com

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Amrutha Murthy
Band Director ▪ Park Vista Community High School
amrutha.murthy@palmbeachschools.org
561-491-8473 (O)
Park Vista Band | Band Parent HUB

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