Good morning and happy Monday marching band families! Please read through the following information regarding the upcoming weeks. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
- Shoes-Dwight the shoe guy will be at rehearsal on Wednesday July 27th to fit students who need marching band shoes. As a reminder, all new students will need shoes for the upcoming season, and any old members who need new shoes can get purchase new shoes at this time as well. Cost for shoes are as follows: $43 for marching band shoes and $40 for colorguard shoes. Payment will need to be received at the time of them being ordered, and all checks can be made out to Mars Band Boosters. If payment is not recieved, shoes cannot be ordered at that time.
- Photos-Photos for the marching band are occuring next Thursday August 4th at Mars High School. Photo times are as follows: 9am is 7th and 8th graders, 9:15 is 9th graders, 9:30 is 10th grade, 9:45 is 11th grade, and 10:15 is seniors. All photos should be done roughly by 11am. Students are welcome to remain at the high school until camp starts again at 1pm. Please read the following information and see attachments from the photographer regarding ordering photos:
Hello Band Families,
GameON Photography is our photography this year and we are excited to have them!
They offer 3 ways to order photos, you can
A. Pre-Order online between July 26 and Aug. 2 and get a 10% DISCOUNT
B. Forgot to use the portal? Simply print out the order form, fill it out and have it ready with payment for your band member to hand in on Photo Day. No Discount available with paper orders.
C. Wait 3-4 weeks after photo day to order photos online at www.gameonphoto.com. Shipping fees will apply
IMPORTANT: The letter attach includes the link and password to access the portal to place your order. Remember – the online portal closes on AUG 2 and will not reopen.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact GameON Photography at 412-837-2994 or email; [email protected]
3. Band Camp-Band camp is from Monday August 1st until Friday August 12th. Each day, camp is from 1pm-9pm. The only day in which camp will be shorter is on Monday August 8th, which camp will be from 1pm-4pm. Students should be packing dinners for meals throughout the week, should have water throughout the day(larger water coolers will be available to refill throughout the day), have appropriate clothing, sunscreen, and all instruments, music, etc. for camp. Student leaders will also remind their sections of what needs to be brought throughout the week as well.
4: Kennywood-If you have not heard already, Kennywood has decided this summer to begin going cashless. I wanted to email you all so that everyone can plan accordingly as Kennywood is less than two weeks away. However, Kennywood does offer a cash to card kiosks in the park. To learn more about money options within the park, please use this link to visit their website: https://www.kennywood.com/cashless
5. School District Registration-If you have not done so, please make sure to register your student in Family ID. All students participating in an activity through the school district must register. Also, you must pay your $100 activity fee prior to the start of band camp. If you are free and reduced lunch, you do not have to pay the $100 activity fee, but you still must register on Family ID.
Have a great week!
-Mr. Soose