LRHS Band News and Notes Ed. 6

Important Dates: 

NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS:

1. Important Announcement re: Fair Share Payments: Several families have not yet paid fair share, which was due September 20th.  As a reminder, fair share must be paid in full in order to sign up for the Spring trip to Disney (Concert and Symphonic band students). As described in previous newsletters, the Fair Share payments help to fund our band program.

Payment information is as follows:

  • Intermediate and Concert Band Students: $50
  • Symphonic Band Students: $150
  • If there is more than one sibling in a family, the first sibling pays the full (higher amount if applicable) cost, and the second and subsequent siblings pay HALF their individual costs each. 
  • Students in multiple bands pay only the Symphonic Band cost.

Payments can be made as follows:

  • Paypal – Paid into your student’s Charms account. Please refer to Sept. 17th email for updated payment method. OR
  • By Check made out to LRHS Bands Club; This check should be placed in the Lockbox in the band room. OR
  • By check – Mail the check to: Emily Asby – 6508 Vosburg Drive, Raleigh NC 27617
  • If this is difficult for you please contact Mrs. Colburn ASAP to discuss a plan to go forward.

2. Governor’s School Interest Meeting: Governor’s School: Current Sophomore and Junior students interested in auditioning for Governor’s School need to email Mr. Greene (egreene@wcpss.net) in order to attend an information meeting. Please refer to the attached PDF for more details. 

Governor’s School 2022 Initial Announcement.pdf

Music Specific Information

3. Upcoming Luminary Fundraiser Event:

Save the Dates: 

  • Friday, November 18th: Newsletter and Luminary Kit Preparations

Location: LRHS Cafeteria

Time: after school until completed (~5 pm)

Sign-up Genius: Coming soon

  • November 19th-20th: Delivery of Stonehedge Neighborhood Newsletters

13 pairs of drivers needed

Sign-up Genius: Coming soon

  • Friday, December 9th and 16th: SandBag prep and Luminary Kit pick-ups for delivery

Location: Wildwood Green Golf Course 

Time: 3pm-5pm

Sign-up Genius: Coming soon

  • December 10-11th and December 17-18th: Delivery of luminary kits to all neighborhoods. 

Drivers: 13 pairs needed for Stonehenge

All other neighborhoods: 10 pairs needed

Sign-up Genius: Coming soon

Stay tuned! More information to follow.

Save the Date Luminary Events 2022.pdf

Questions? Email, text, or call Emily Wegmann

919.376.6197

emilywegmann@gmail.com

4. REMINDER: Important Upcoming Fundraising Opportunity: Fundraising is an excellent way for families to offset their student’s band costs and one of our big yearly events is gearing up for its launch soon. It will be discussed in detail at the next Bands Club Meeting on October 18th so please make an effort to attend that meeting to learn about this program. Here are some important dates for all families to consider regarding this fundraiser:

Fruit and Flower Sales Fundraiser:

Sale will run from 10/19 – 11/9

Stuffing Prep Day: Tues Oct 11th

Presentation Week:  Oct 18 Bands Club, Oct 19Classes

Orders Due / Counting Day: Wed. Nov 9

   **(Online Fruit orders will be open until Sunday Nov. 20)

Fruit & Flower Delivery Dates: Wed. 12/7 and Thurs. 12/8

5. REMINDER: Concert and Symphonic Band Spring Trip: The planning committee is busy putting together a great trip for these 2 bands. The Trip Commitment Forms and first payment are due October 18th. Questions regarding the trip commitment forms or the trip in general can be directed to either a) Kristi Phillips (Ksphillips136@gmail.com) or b) Melanie Shoffner (mbshoffner620@gmail.com).

6. REMINDER: SB Senior Night Information: An email from Karyn Anglero with information about this event has already gone out to families of SB Seniors. All the details about how to honor your senior are included in that email but the important dates you need to know are:

  • GAME FRIDAY –  OCT 21ST 7PM
  • DROP POSTER – BEGINNING OCT 12TH 
  • (MY HOUSE 7664 Silver View Ln (Long Lake)
  • Please DROP OFF BY OCT 17TH

Further questions about this event can be addressed to: Karyn Anglero (919-332-4423). (txt or call ID as a senior parent)

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