News and Notes 9/28/26
MARCHING BAND THIS WEEK
TUESDAY - Wear WHITE (Our drill writer is here!)
WEDNESDAY - Wind Sectionals
THURSDAY - Rainy Day Rehearsal (Music Focus)
FRIDAY - Wear Show Shirts to School
SATURDAY - SHOW DAY
UPCOMING SHOW ITINERARIES
Itineraries are finalized the week of the shows.
DOWNERS GROVE SOUTH:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_JqGZqKZDoAfYpDdWsmYd4aFVDsns1HTqejNDj5Nvm8/edit?usp=sharing
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
ISU MERCHANDISE PRE-SALE
The Pre-Sale store for the 2026 Illinois State Marching Band Championships is live! Please share the link with your band families and students. Avoid the apparel lines at Hancock Stadium by ordering in advance!
Apparel can be purchased HERE.
The Pre-Sale store closes Friday, October 2.
Pre-Sale orders will be delivered to your band bus when students arrive at Illinois State on Saturday, October 17. Please do not go to the stadium to pick up pre-sale orders. Check with your band director upon arrival to confirm they received their box of pre-sale apparel.
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/
