Here are some upcoming dates you need to aware of:

Friday, October 31st - HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

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Hello parents! I am writing to let you know about the band uniform fittings for all seventh and eighth grade band students. Since the marching band is comprised of all seventh and eighth grade band students, the band booster board and I decided to have the band uniform fittings after a marching band practice.

At this time we cannot afford to give up any class instructional time during the day or give up any after school practice time to fit the uniforms. Therefore, we will be fitting the band tops and hats this Thursday, October 30th (after band practice) from 5:15 until 6:00pm. All seventh and eighth grade band students should plan on being picked up at 6pm. I apologize for the short notice but appreciate your support in this matter. We wanted everyone fitted at least a week and a half before Veteran's Day Parade. This would allow you and the students time to make sure they have their uniform top, pants, hat, shoes, and gloves for the parade.

Here are the most recent reminders you need to be aware of:

1. Uniform pants money is due for all seventh and eighth grade band students on Monday (tomorrow, October 27th) at $ 25 per person. The pants should arrive late this week or early next week already hemmed.

2. ******* We will be having required or mandatory band uniform fittings this Thursday, October 30th from 5:15pm until 6pm after marching band practice. This is the only time the board will be present to fit the students. All seventh and eighth grade band students must be there for fittings. It should not take long to fit the tops and hats. Please pick up your student at 6pm on Thursday. *******

3. Please make sure your seventh and eighth grade band student has white shoes (see examples in the band room if needed) and white cotton gloves (NOT knit gloves or winter gloves). The gloves can be purchased at area music stores and must be cotton gloves. The kids have told me the gloves look like Mickey Mouse gloves. That amused me. Anyway, I must approve the shoes and gloves PRIOR to the parade. If they do not fit the specifications sent home in the uniform pants letter, then I will not accept them. All of the band students MUST look "uniform" or look exactly alike.

4. The marching band's first performance is scheduled for Tuesday, November 11th in the Veteran's Day Parade. This is a school holiday but your student is expected to attend. The date has been published and announced to your students since August. You will hear more details about this parade when you receive the permission slip to sign in the next week or two. Please be very supportive of your students and encourage them to practice daily!

Thank you for your support of your student and the band program. I look forward to seeing you after uniform fittings on Thursday at 6pm.

Sincerely,

Steffanie Seek
Band Director
Elmore Park Middle School

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