Good morning, Marching Band Families!
I hope this email finds you well and excited about band camp starting next week – where did the summer go?
The following has a LOT of important information, please take a moment to review and do not hesitate to reach out with any questions!
Picture Day – Thursday
GameON Photography is our photography this year and we are excited to have them!
3 options to place your order! Please read the instructions to learn more:
• Pre-Order online: Save time & money! No need to bring an order form on Photo Day! Just use the private link and password below to view our products & pay for your order in advance. The best part- Order early through the portal and get a 10% discount! NO CODE NEEDED – the portal prices are already discounted by 10%. The portal closes midnight Aug 2 and will not re-open, so act fast! Your link and password is:
Link: Mars Band Pre-Order Portal
Password: MBand22
Portal Closes at Midnight Aug 2
• Photo Day orders: You may print the attached order form and have it ready on Thursday for anyone who did not use the online pre-order process. We accept cash, check or credit/debit cards. No discount will be available on orders received on Photo Day.
• After Photo Day ordering: we will post photos on our website www.gameonphoto.com approx. 4 weeks after photo day. Any orders placed will not have a discount available and will be shipped directly to your address. A shipping fee will apply.
Band Camp
Practice will be help at the high school from 1-9 PM
In addition to items brought to summer rehearsal, students need to bring sunscreen and a packed dinner.
Every student MUST complete the FamilyID information and pay the $100 district activity fee prior to Monday. This can by paid online through the FamilyID site NOT Charms – https://www.familyid.com/organizations/mars-area-school-district-activities or a check to the HS office.
Picture Day – Thursday
Students may stay after their scheduled picture time and eat a lunch that they bring. The boosters will provide pizza and dessert for dinner on Thursday.
Remind:
For last minute schedule changes and updates we encourage you to join the 2022 Remind Communication: https://www.remind.com/join/hcaa2g2 Returning families, you will need to join this year’s communication link.
Kennywood – Saturday, August 6
- Kennywood is now cashless – students will need cash that they then can put on a card to used throughout the park. They will need money to purchase lunch and dinner.
- No pavilions are available for us to use that day – Boosters will NOT provide any meals while at the park
- Students and chaperones are to wear their show shirts when they report on Saturday – these will be distributed on Thursday.
- Students will bring their uniforms that will be distributed this week; these will be worn during the parade
- Report times will be provided later next week
Concession Workers: https://signup.com/go/znLKPyK
Each family is required to work at least one concession shift during the season. Currently, we have many open spots.
Chaperone: https://signup.com/go/WNaoGOC
- Please use the above link to volunteer
- You MUST be a board approved independent volunteer
- Tasks may include any of the following: taking attendance, supervise students on the bus/stands, taking students to restroom, passing out snacks, assisting with uniforms, pushing equipment, etc.
- Parents will not pay an entrance fee to games/competitions
- There is also a spot for equipment help only – this task does not require volunteers to be independent volunteers
*Parents that are not board approved will NOT be able to chaperone events
Due Dates:
- Picture Preorders August 2
- Senior Bios – Due August 1; please bring the paper copy that was provided in the band packet
- Candy Grams and Yard Sign Orders – Due August 3
We are all looking forward to a wonderful season…enjoy the weekend and do not hesitate to reach out with any questions.
~Ruth