Scrip Orders Due Friday!

Don't forget that we will be placing another SCRIP order this week - order forms can be found on the Support the Band page on the website. Orders can be left in Ms. Holtshouse's mailbox at Midpark or mailed to the school. Checks should be made to Friends of Midpark Band. Remember, 80% of the profit from the gift cards goes into individual student accounts!

There are still spots available for Band Camp Snacks and Uniform Fitting volunteer help if you are available next week!

Get that instrument out and make sure everything is in working order! Do you have a lyre for your music? Now is the time to restock on reeds, valve oil, or other supplies before Band Camp next week!

Countdown to Fall!

I hope you are all enjoying your summer! Please review your summer packet and calendar to make sure you are prepared! We are closing in on Band Camp so I wanted to remind you of a few items and upcoming dates:

• Band Camp is August 3 - 7 from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM each day. Band Camp is Mandatory! Remember, we will be learning Pre-Game and our first halftime show at camp! You will have an hour for lunch from Noon - 1:00 PM each day. Don’t forget SUNSCREEN!!!
• Scrip Fundraiser orders are also due this week! Make sure your order is in Ms. Holtshouse or Ms. Zunic’s mailbox by Friday, July 31. We will be back on track with SCRIP orders being turned in each month on the 1st and 15th.
• Have you completed your trip payment information and sent it in to the tour company? This enrollment paperwork was sent home in the summer mailing. (You can also find it on the Members Only page of the website.)
• As Band Camp approaches, check your instrument and make sure it is working order! You still have time to take it to the shop for repair before camp! You should also start looking at the music for the Swing Show - Jump, Jive, and Wail, In the Mood, and Big Noise from Winnetka. This will be our first show and you can help us by learning the music BEFORE you come to camp!

• Check the blog/website often from now on - there will be frequent updates! We’re looking forward to a great year!!!

Band Camp Snacks

Parents, we need volunteers to provide Band Camp snacks each day at 10:15 AM and 2:45 PM. Examples of past snacks include cookies, popsicles, cheese and crackers, chips, etc. If you are willing to provide a snack please email Ms. Holtshouse and indicate any preference as to date or time. Snacks can either be sent with your student in the morning or brought in at the snack time. Thanks for your help!!

If you donated a snack last year for Band Camp and are missing a blue cooler, we have it in the Band Room!!

Trip Enrollment Forms for CCIS

In the Summer Mailing you should have found a Welcome Letter and Enrollment form from the Tour Company we are using for our Orlando Trip. If you have not already done so, please complete that Enrollment Form and send it CCIS. You will need to complete one form for each person in the family going on the trip. (This form is also available on the Members Only page of the website if you need to print it again.) Don’t forget that the next trip payment is due on August 15!

This Week's Events:

• Tuesday, July 28 - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Switchover Lessons

• Wednesday, July 29 - 9:00 AM - Noon

Officer Work Day - we will be decorating and setting up the band room, prepping the practice field, and stuffing band camp packets.

• Friday, July 31 - Noon - 4:00 PM

Rookie Camp - All Freshmen and New Members should attend. No Instruments will be needed. Squad Leaders should also attend. Please wear tennis shoes and wear sunscreen!

Other Reminders:

• We will need parent help each night of Band Camp for Uniform fittings. We will be pinning pants for hemming, sizing students for shoes, and distributing jackets and raincoats. Please email Ms. Holtshouse if you are available to help Monday - Thursday evenings.

• Band Camp Snacks will be served each day at 10:15 AM and 2:45 PM. If you are willing to provide a snack, please email Ms. Holtshouse.

• There will be a meeting for all New Member Parents at 6:00 PM in the Auditorium on Monday, August 3. We will be discussing schedules, parent organizations, and answering any questions you may have at this meeting. Students will be fitted for uniforms during that meeting.

• Meet the Band will be held Friday, August 7 at 6:00 PM. Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy a performance by the band! Students will be provided with dinner before the performance. Students should wear dark shorts and their band shirt for this performance.

• The next Disney payment is due August 15. Be sure to send the payment enrollment form (included in your summer mailing) to the Tour Company. Keep checking the Orlando page on the website for updated trip information.

Uniform Help Needed

Band Uniform Fittings will be held Monday - Thursday next week, immediately following Band Camp. We need volunteers for the following stations each night:

• Gloves
• Hats
• Tux Jacket
• Jackets
• Raincoats
• 2 Parents needed to pin pants for hemming.

We will also need sewing volunteers to take pants home and hem them.

Band Uniform Fittings will be held Monday - Thursday next week, immediately following Band Camp. We need volunteers for the following stations each night:

• Gloves
• Hats
• Tux Jacket
• Jackets
• Raincoats
• 2 Parents needed to pin pants for hemming.

We will also need sewing volunteers to take pants home and hem them.

Please email Ms. Holtshouse if you are willing to volunteer any or all evenings of band camp. Please plan on arriving at 4:45 PM if you are volunteering.

Reminder that Uniform Fittings will be held as follows:

Monday - Freshmen (don’t forget there is parent meeting at 6:00 PM in the auditorium!)

Tuesday - Upperclassmen with the last name beginning with A - J

Wednesday - Upperclassmen with the last name beginning with K - O

Thursday - Upperclassmen with the last name beginning with P - Z