Summer Notes 7/20/26
BAND CAMP COUNTDOWN:
MARCHING BAND THIS WEEK (7/20)
Rehearsals are Tuesday and Thursday from 6-9pm with PRE-BAND CAMP PARENT/STUDENT MEETING on THURSDAY at 8:30pm (Towards the end of rehearsal) It will be located in the auditorium! This will cover some important information as we get set for the week of August 3rd.
Things to bring for your SUCCESS:
Your instrument/equipment in working condition w/ all necessary accessories
Reeds/Ligatures
Neckstraps
Valve Oil
Other items your instrument may require
1-inch binder and sheet protectors for music - at least 10 protectors
Half gallon or gallon insulated water jug w/ cold water – no sharing
Label w/ your name to avoid losing
Insect repellent for evenings
Sunglasses for the low evening sun
Appropriate attire for the weather - t-shirt, sweatshirt for cool evenings
Athletic shorts – the lighter the better
Socks and solid tie shoes, firmly tied onto your feet. No sandals or slip-on’s. Best shoes are running shoes or something with a flexible sole that will help you march correctly. Do not wear Crocs, sandals, skateboarding shoes, Converse, dress shoes, or other similar footwear.
Pencil with eraser.
ABSENCES
Please report absences on this form. It must be a PARENT/GUARDIAN that completes the form for their band member. Any questions about attendance, please message Mr. La Vallee jlavalle@psd202.orghttps://forms.gle/PwFju9Zye95i85rf7
BAND UNIFORM FITTINGS (NEXT WEEK - SIGNUP!!)
Uniform fittings will take place on July 28th, 29th & 30th. Here is the link to sign-up for a time: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0D4CAFAB29A5FD0-64830397-2026
If you will be out of town those dates, please contact Lisa Witek via email to schedule a makeup fitting: lisa.witek@pnhsbands.org
MARCHING BAND PAYMENTS
An email was sent regarding PAYMENTS. Please read through the information and contact boosters@pnhsbands.org with any questions. The last payment was due JULY 16TH!
BAND CAMP SNACKS AND HELP
Marching band camp begins on Monday August 3rd. To help have a successful camp, we are asking for band families to sign up for snack/dessert pot luckand for help filling water bottles and helping with snack and dinner times.
Band Camp Snacks – THIS IS A POTLUCK WITH GRADE LEVELS BRINGING DIFFERENT THINGS ON DIFFERENT DAYS https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0C44A8AD2AA7F49-64757582-2026
Band Camp Parent Volunteers -https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0C44A8AD2AA7F49-64757576-2026
New this year: In addition to needing volunteers to help fill water bottles during Saturday rehearsals and football games, we are also looking for parent volunteers to stay inside and be available if any of the kids need a break from the heat and water to cool down. Shifts are in 4 hour blocks during band camp and Saturday rehearsals.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0C44A8AD2AA7F49-64757576-2026
Questions? Reach out to – Lisa Tieman lisa.tieman@pnhsbands.org or Stacy Abante sabante25@gmail.com
GENERAL MARCHING BAND INFORMATION
All information and the calendar is available here:https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1XZnKtkvpllUscJVc79H_8o0OHlAvqquI?usp=drive_link
Here are the slides from the early summer parent meeting:
DINING OUT 7/22/26 - BUFFALO WILD WINGS
Our next dining out fundraiser is at BWW on Wednesday, July 22nd.
AUGUST PARENT BOOSTER MEETING
Join us on Wednesday, August 12th, at 7pm for our monthly meeting that helps determine funding, volunteerism, and advocacy for our students. Enter through Door P.
WEBSITE HELP (PARENTS)
BAND PARENTS: We’re looking for a volunteer to help administer our Google Workspace environment. Our current admin will be graduating out next year, so we’d like to have someone onboard this year for a smooth transition. If you have experience with Google Workspace administration and are interested in helping, please reach out to neil.witek@pnhsbands.org.
MUSIC TRIP 2026-2027
NO NEW UPDATE! THE ENROLLMENT CAPACITY IS CURRENTLY FULL! We’ll be working to fit more people onto the trip depending on chaperone ratio and up to date payments, stay tuned.
Information is available for our 2027 PNHS Music Tour in Orlando, FL:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1nnfdcfn_iRMmlpD7WirGyCwPaeY8pgHX?usp=drive_link
QUINLAN AND FABISH - INSTRUMENT REPAIRS AND NEEDS
GET YOUR SUMMER REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE!! 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/
