Bandtober: Homecoming, Competitions, FanAngel & More!

Welcome to “Bandtober”!  So many events this month!  Starting with our Booster Meeting this Monday, October 6th at 6pm in the Band Room.  Arriving early?  Drop in and chat with other early arrival Booster Parents. On the agenda are our October events:  Homecoming, Senior Night, marching band competitions, and FanAngel.   Volunteer opportunities for Oct 10th’s Homecoming SignUp Genius and Oct 11th’s Competition SignUp Genius are out.

Homecoming Parade and Football game Oct 10th: We will cover the details at the booster meeting but know it will be a busy day for our Band.  Make sure to check out Ms. Morgan’s calendar for the schedule details.  

FanAngel Donation Drive Instruction details sent! This is our big booster fundraiser! So far only a few students have created their profile.  Help the band by creating student profiles and getting email addresses listed by 10/8!  We want to launch the campaign 10/9!

SWAG shop CLOSES in one day!  Last chance to get Marching Band apparel here.  Make sure you order the correct logo apparel

CAN YOU HELP?

Band Trailer Towing: Know how to tow and have a truck or vehicle capable of towing 10,000 lbs?  Want to help the Band? We need help getting the Band Trailer to competitions. Send an email to secretary@smhsbandboosters.com to get more information about what it takes to tow the awesome Band Trailer.

REMINDERS:

Our Student Booster Payment response rate is at 88%. Just a few more students left to go! The treasurer will be reaching out to the last few with invoices and emails. If you need more information, want to check status, figure out how to pay, discuss payment plans or other options, email the Booster Treasurer, treasurer@smhsbandboosters.com

Band Photos are available from our awesome photographer, Anjeanette. Check with your student for download details.

UPCOMING EVENTS:
Stay up to date with Ms. Morgan’s official Calendar.

OCT 6 – Booster Meeting, 6:00pm-8:00pm
OCT 10 – Friday Night Football/Homecoming
OCT 11 – AZMBA Sunrise Mountain Show
OCT 16 – Thursday Night Football/Senior Night!
OCT 18 – AZMBA Mesa Community College Show

Expect to receive a lot more Volunteer SignUp Genius emails as we get closer to upcoming events.

Next Booster Meeting

October 6 (Monday 6:00pm to 8:00pm – SMHS Band Room):  All Booster (parents) are welcome  (and encouraged) to attend our monthly Booster Board Meetings.  This is our primary planning meeting where we discuss and coordinate Booster activities to support the Marching Band in the upcoming weeks.  

FUNDRAISING:

FanAngel Donation Drive Instruction Details are out!  

Deadlines for FanAngel, Show Shirt & SWAG!

So much rain this weekend! The rain cancelled our Football activities and caused havoc at the competition on Saturday.  Many thanks to our volunteers who were flexible with the last minute Football game cancellation and the ones who persevered during the downpour Saturday. You are the best! We have a little break before activities really […]

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SWAG shop, Volunteering & Another Football game

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First Home Football Game & Payment Reminder!

We had a great First Booster Meeting this past Thursday and really appreciate all the parents who were able to  attend!  It was nice to meet everyone and we covered many of the booster activities  from Water and Snacks to Concessions and Competitions. Check out our meeting minutes for details. REMINDER – Student Payments: Don’t […]