News and Notes 10/5/26
MARCHING BAND THIS WEEK
TUESDAY - Wear WHITE
WEDNESDAY - Wind Sectionals
THURSDAY - Shoes and Shakos
FRIDAY - Wear Show Shirts to School
SATURDAY - SHOW DAY
UPCOMING SHOW ITINERARIES
Itineraries are finalized the week of the shows.
PROSPECT:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UzqjyTsba-N6d7yv-kQ9SDuu2JpCQ4Lpn8jvMHvXJvY/edit?usp=sharing
ILLINOIS STATE:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1knyzZpPbyfeKYDaIUlKSxt4bVQd3cweHQWPr6aZO0bs/edit?usp=sharing
BANDO!
Bando has begun! A $20 raffle ticket gets you a chance to win up to $5,000. and you get to support the best band ever. What's not great about that? First, second, and third place ticket sellers win money and get a chance to participate in the inflatable obstacle course at Community Night.
Join us for our favorite fundraiser.
ABSENCES
Attendance at all rehearsals and performances is mandatory. Our success as a group depends on the commitment of every individual. When a member is absent, it directly impacts the entire ensemble's ability to prepare and perform at its best.
Attendance directly affects a student's grade and performance status. We encourage students to balance their commitments and prioritize their involvement. We understand conflicts happen, just please communicate!
Absence Reporting: If a student will miss a full band rehearsal or performance for an excused absence, a parent or guardian must complete the Absence Report Form at the link below.
Do not email the directors about absences unless you have a specific question. The form is the required method for reporting.
Filling out the form does not automatically excuse an absence. The director will review the submission.
Contact Information: Mr. La Vallee is the director in charge of attendance. He can be reached at jlavalle@psd202.org
Color Guard and Percussion: Do not use this form for sectional absences. Please contact your section heads directly to report any absences or issues.
https://forms.gle/PwFju9Zye95i85rf7
OCTOBER PARENT BOOSTER MEETING
Join us on Wednesday, October 14th, at 7pm for our monthly meeting that helps determine funding, volunteerism, and advocacy for our students. Enter through Door P.
WINTER GUARD AND PERCUSSION INFORMATIONAL MEETING
DINING OUT - Noodles and Co. 10/21/26
CALENDAR
Performance Calendar in list format:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1A8acyy9BLGKJG4rqmBZGKzpjivRh7miwu1hIl5up6Nk/edit?usp=drive_link
Also follow our GOOGLE CALENDAR:
https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0?cid=cHNkMjAyLm9yZ18xdmMwNGRwOW9hcWpiNzE5bWRlbnUxYTI5NEBncm91cC5jYWxlbmRhci5nb29nbGUuY29t
QUINLAN AND FABISH - INSTRUMENT REPAIRS AND NEEDS
Quinlan and Fabish, our district preferred music store, has their website operational and is shipping out stuff in a timely manner. If you need music supplies, visit www.qandf.com
SOCIAL MEDIA
We are on social media. Check us out:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pnbands
Instagram: www.instagram.com/pnbands
Facebook(Parents/Alumni): https://www.facebook.com/groups/457301267702070/
