BA Bands eNews

August 6, 2017

-Directors Notes-

Another AMAZING Week of Pride Camp!
The 2017 Pride of Broken Arrow had another amazing week of rehearsals! The Pride is certainly off to a great start and the initial learning of the show is well underway. Parents may want to come to the stadium at the end of our evening rehearsal on Tuesday to see and hear the progress the Pride has already made. The stadium will be open to visitors during the final 45 minutes of rehearsal on Tuesday this week (no photos or videos please).


Due to significant campus construction and loss of instructional facilities many sections of the Pride will have an altered rehearsal schedule. This allow the members to maximize the use of available school facilities and for the instructors to be as efficient as possible with our Pride Camp.

  NOTES:

• - Broken Arrow HS is a closed campus. Members may not leave the campus during a meal break.
  
• - Until the South Parking Lot construction and school construction is complete, no unauthorized access is permitted in construction zones
  
• - Students and parents may not park in Loading Dock lanes for Faculty Parking lots (ie. lot west of the aux gym)
  
• - NO Drop offs are permitted in the Loading Dock Lanes to the west of the new Band Hall.
  
• - It is a very demanding time of year. The kids and staff are working very hard to achieve excellence. As parents, we can help in many ways. One important example is to arrive on time to pick up the kids. Kids and staff will appreciate your timeliness.
  
• - All rehearsals are closed until notice is made for open rehearsals for the end of a stadium rehearsal session.
  
• - Members should bring: sunscreen, hat, food for meal break, iced water jug, and all items needed for rehearsal
  

Online Participation Forms
Online participation forms for sophomores, juniors and seniors are ready for the 2017-2018 season. FRESHMAN DATA IS NOT YET IN THE SYSTEM. WE WILL SEND ANOTHER UPDATE WHEN THOSE FORMS ARE READY.

You must have your student’s ID number in order to complete the forms. Visit the Rank One website by clicking HERE.  Begin at the “Home” tab, which will guide you through the process. The OSSAA physical forms must be printed and completed by your physician and are due in person to Mrs. Good.

If you do not see your student listed, and they are not a freshman, please let Mrs. Good know by emailing your student name and ID#. If you have any other questions regarding Rank One, contact Lisa Good in the band office – lsgood@baschools.org.



WEEK 3 CAMP SCHEDULE 

  COLOR GUARD SCHEDULE
      Mon 8/7 - 9:00-1:00 AND 5:00-9:00
      Tues 8/8 - 9:00-1:00 and 5:00-9:00
      Wed 8/9 - 9:00-5:00 (meal break TBD)
      Thurs 8/10 - 9:00-1:00 AND 5:00-9:00
      Fri 8/11 - 9:00-1:00
      Sat 8/12 - OFF

  PERCUSSION SCHEDULE
      Mon 8/7 - 9:00-1:00 AND 6:30-9:00
      Tues 8/8 - 9:00-1:00 AND 6:30-9:00
      Wed 8/9 - 10:00-5:00 - Lunch Break from 1:00-2:00
      Thurs 8/10 - 10:00-5:00 - Lunch Break from 1:00-2:00
      Fri 8/11 - OFF
      Sat 8/12 - OFF

  HORN LINE SCHEDULE
      Mon 8/7 - 1:00-9:00 - Dinner Break from 5:30-6:30
      Tues 8/8 - 1:00-9:00 - Dinner Break from 5:30-6:30
      Wed 8/9 - 10:00-5:00 - Lunch Break from 1:00-2:00
      Thurs 8/10 - 10:00-5:00 - Dinner Break from 1:00-2:00
      Fri 8/11 - OFF
      Sat 8/12 - OFF



Closed and Open Rehearsals
As always, our Pride rehearsals are closed to the public. However, in these beginning stages of learning the show, we will open rehearsal to family and friends periodically Parents may want to come to the stadium at the end of our evening rehearsals to see and hear the progress the Pride has already made. The stadium will be open to visitors during the final 45 minutes of rehearsal THIS week on Tuesday (8/8) and next week on Tuesday (8/15 - after the band parent meeting).


Copyright - Photos, Video, Audio Recordings are prohibited
The following is a copyright reminder to our family, friends and fans of the Pride of Broken Arrow. In order to protect the rights of the original composers and copyright owners who license their music to the Pride of Broken Arrow, Bands of America and Broken Arrow Public Schools strictly prohibit the use of audio and video recording technology - including mobile devices and live streaming applications - during rehearsal or performance setting. We thank you for your cooperation and for complying with the law.


Pride Veteran Pep Band Performance - August 10
All Pride Veterans will perform a brief pep band performance for all new teachers to Broken Arrow Public Schools. Performance is at CENTRAL ON MAIN from 7:30 - 8:15am. Uniform for this performance will be Pride/Tradition T shirt and shorts.


Schedule Pick up (Passport to Success)
The following are available times for students to pick up their schedules and coordinate with the mandatory Pride Camp:

Seniors - Wed, Aug 9 from 8:00 to 10:00am OR from 1:00 to 2:00pm
Juniors - Thurs, Aug 10 Hornline from 8:00 to 10:00; Guard and Percussion from 8:00 to 9:00am OR from 1:00 to 2:00pm
Sophomores - Fri, Aug 11 Hornline and Perc 8:00am to 2:00pm (Guard go from 8:00 to 9:00 OR from 1:00 to 2:00pm)


Broken Arrow High School is a Closed Campus
As a reminder, BAHS is a closed campus. That would prevent students from leaving the campus during meal breaks. Members should plan accordingly to either bring their meal OR make arrangements to have their meals delivered to them at BAHS. However, during guard rehearsals that are “split” in the day, guard and percussion members are ENCOURAGED to leave the HS campus during the ‘middle of the day’ to rest.

Pride Account Payments Payment Schedule
Band Summer Office hours are Monday through Thursday from 9:00-4:00pm. NOTE: The additional Color Guard fee is currently undetermined and will announced asap (previous year’s CG fee is typically around $300)

   Payments may be mailed to:
    BAHS Bands
   1901 E Albany
   Broken Arrow, OK 74012

2017 Pride Payment Schedule:
May $150
June $400
July $400
August $400
September $400
October $400
November $150
Total $2300 (This is an estimate and is subject to change based on final Travel expenses)


Attendance Communication - Attendance@BrokenArrowPride.com
All members must communicate all Pride absences by emailing attendance@BrokenArrowPride.com Please remember that ALL rehearsal and performances are mandatory beginning July 24.  ALL absences must be communicated in advance. Please Note: Notification of this absence or conflict via this email DOES NOT GUARANTEE that it will be excused. Absences due to illness will be considered UNEXCUSED without a Dr.'s note. For a list of excusable absences, please refer to page 10 of the Broken Arrow Band Student Handbook under Policies, Rules, Regulations > 2) Attendance & Absences.


Pride Physicals Due
All Pride members must have a new physical on file for the 2017 season. You may choose the physician of your choice BUT MUST SUBMIT THE ATTACHED 2 PAGE OSSAA FORM. All physicals must be submitted to Mrs. Good in the band office.


Change of Date for the Next Band Parent Meeting
Due to facility usage and availability, our next band parent meeting will NOW be on Tuesday, August 15 in the High School Band Hall at 7:00PM.



-From the Finance Office-

Band Finance Office - Charms
Charms accounts are ready for all Pride members. Login is "brokenarrowband" and your password is your student's ID# (unless you have already changed it). Payments can be made via PayPal through Charms, PayPal charges a small service fee. Cash and Check payments can be made to the Fine Arts Finance Office during regular business hours, mailed to the school, or dropped into the payment box in the hallway near the orchestra room. Please BE SURE to note where you want your payment applied. Please take the time to update your personal information where it is lacking. This will keep us in touch with you. For more information on using Charms, see the attached sheet.

Mailing address for payments:
   BA Bands
   Broken Arrow High School
   ATTN: LISA GOOD
   1901 E. Albany
   Broken Arrow, OK 74012



-BA Bands Parent Association-

FUNCTIONS
Help is still needed with sewing, ripping, ironing and sorting uniform parts. We will be in the band hall area every evening the kids rehearse this week. Come find us, we will put you to work!! No sign-up necessary!!!!

Thank you to all that signed up to help with feeding frenzy and home stand chaperones. You will be contacted soon with your schedule and instructions.

Special Diets: If your student has special dietary or medical needs, please enter them at THIS LINK.

For directions on how to update your family information and to enter volunteer hours in Charms CLICK HERE.



FUNDRAISING
Sheri Sharp - BABandFundraising@gmail.com

If you would like to view the Fundraising and Pride Store Schedule for 2017, Fundraising Information Sheet, and External Fundraising Information, CLICK HERE for links to that information. If you would like to receive Individual Fundraising and Pride Store update emails, CLICK HERE to be added to our email list.


NEW! SONIC RESTAURANT NIGHT THIS FRIDAY AUGUST 11 FROM 5-8PM - Please plan to stop by the Sonic at 71st and County Line Road this coming Friday, August 11 from 5-8 PM. They will give us 10% of sales for that time frame! Please spread the word and help support the Pride of BA!!


NEW! OFF THE CUFF BRACELET FUNDRAISER BEGINS AUGUST 15 - This will be one of two of our August monthly fundraisers. These are skinny metal bracelets in silver, gold, or rose gold that feature inspirational and fun sayings engraved on them. They are similar to but are not Rustic Cuff; they are less expensive while still a great quality. We anticipate this fundraiser being very popular among students and adults. This fundraiser will begin at the August 15 band parent meeting and end August 29.


NEW! FALL FLOWER FUNDRAISER BEGINS AUGUST 15 - This is our second fundraiser for August. We will be selling Mums and Pansies (several color selections to choose from) provided by our fundraiser partners at Westlake Ace Hardware in Broken Arrow. Order forms and brochures will be available at the band parent meeting on August 15. Order forms and money are due August 29. Delivery of flowers is scheduled for September 23.


FUN PASTA SHAPES FUNDRAISER - The online version of this fundraiser continues and will end approximately August 31. CLICK HERE for the link to share with family and friends for the online sale. At checkout, in order for you to receive credit for this fundraiser, the customer MUST enter YOUR name in the message section. This is the ONLY way that we will know to give you the credit for the sale. If they forget, we will not know that the sale goes to you. There are “exclusive” items offered online that can only be ordered through the website. Shipping for online orders is a flat rate shipping fee of $6.95 or $9.95 based on the shipping service, with free shipping offered on orders over $50.


BEEF JERKY STICKS - Jerky sticks are available by pre-order and pre-purchase through the band only; the turnaround time to get them is quick - usually about a week once we place an order (orders will be placed at the beginning of each month; the next order will be placed after the August band parent meeting). We can also email you an order form if you need one or CLICK HERE to print one. Please contact Debbie at BABandFundraising@gmail.com with questions. This is the ONLY fundraiser we offer that you will pay ONLY the cost upfront, not the profit as well, due to the cost of the sticks. You will still be responsible for turning the profit into the band office for this fundraiser.


DISCOUNT CARD FUNDRAISER HAS ENDED. PLEASE RETURN CARDS AND/OR MONEY ASAP - This fundraiser has ended. There are still almost 40 members with cards checked out; they were due back last week. Please have the cards and money turned in to Mrs Good in the band office or put them in the payment locker outside the orchestra room this week (mark the envelope “discount cards”). If you are still actively selling these cards, please contact Debbie at BABandfundraising@gmail.com to let her know. Per the agreement signed when cards were checked out, student accounts will be charged the band cost per card if the cards or money for them were not returned by July 31.


RUSTIC CUFF BRACELETS - We have a limited supply of Rustic Cuff bracelets for sale at cost. These will not provide any profit to student accounts. There are bracelets from all three RC fundraisers that we have done, including the most recent one. Bracelets are available on a first come basis, no holds. These will be available for purchase at the August 15 band parent meeting. After the meeting, these will be listed for sale in various sell sites on social media. Get them while you still can!


CHOCOLATE FUNDRAISER - We are fully stocked on chocolate bars, chocolate covered almonds, and chocolate covered pretzels.  These will be available for purchase at the August band parent meeting.


IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING FUNDRAISERS!!! - YOU MUST INCLUDE YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION (EMAIL AND PHONE #) ON THE FUNDRAISER ORDER FORM BEFORE YOUR TURN IT IN! Without that information, we have no way to contact you if there is a problem with your order and to let you know your order has come in. We do not have access to any school records, so we cannot look up your information to be able to contact you; we rely solely on you to provide that information to us. Also, you need to let us know if you are fundraising for Pride or for Europe; if it is not specified, we will put the funds towards Pride.

For more information on ANY of the fundraisers listed above, please contact Debbie Gowriluk at BABandFundraising@gmail.com.


NEW !! BA FAMILY DRUG 2017 PRIDE SPONSORSHIP - $5 INTO YOUR PRIDE MEMBER’S ACCOUNT WITH NEW/TRANSFERRED PRESCRIPTIONS STARTING AUGUST 8TH! - Broken Arrow Family Drug will provide sponsorship for Pride Members for the 2017 marching season. For each new or transferred prescription you bring in and pick up, the pharmacy will donate $5 to your Pride Member’s account. Each time you pick up a prescription, please tell the cashier you are sponsoring a Pride Member. At the end of each month, a check will be sent to the Pride Member’s account. This program starts on August 8th and ends on November 3. Prescriptions must be picked up by end of day November 3, 2017. Visit BA Family Drug at one of their locations: 3359 S. Elm Pl 74012 (101st & Elm) or 1030 E. Lansing Street, 74012 (71st & Lynn Lane).


SECOND ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT IS SEPTEMBER 24, 2017.
CLICK HERE for the Registration form.  The Tournament is on Sunday, September 24th.  If you have any questions, please email Carrie Crane @ Development.bapride@gmail.com


Earn Money For Your Band Trip Account - For up-to-date information on work opportunities, CLICK HERE to sign up to receive Pride Work emails. All signs-ups are on a first come basis and everyone on the email list receives the opportunities at the same time. ***If you are having trouble getting spots, one way to make sure you can make the email a priority is to set up your phone or device with a special tone so that you know when the emails from bapridework arrive. You can also set up a special folder on your desktop or device to see more easily when the emails arrive.***

Current Work Opportunities: (***Please be away that these work opportunities fill up fast.  The best way to get the earliest information for these opportunities is by getting on the email list by clicking on the link above.  These opportunities are listed on eNews for information purposes and for any slots that may still be available when eNews goes out***)
Drillers - Aug 15-20 - CLICK HERE
Raceway - Aug 11-12 - CLICK HERE
Roughnecks Soccer - Aug 10 - CLICK HERE
Roughnecks Soccer - Aug 12 - CLICK HERE
Gatesway Balloon Festival - Sept 15-16 - CLICK HERE

* Food Handlers Permit - If you plan to handle food at any of these events, you will need a Volunteer Food Handler’s Permit. You can acquire the permit online and it only takes a few minutes to complete. CLICK HERE to take the course and print your permit online.



PRIDE STORE
Sheri Sharp - BAPrideStore@gmail.com


NEXT PRIDE STORE IS TUESDAY, AUGUST 15 AT 6PM - We will have the Pride Store open before the next band parent meeting on August 15. We will be open at 6PM and again after the meeting is over. CHECKS AND CASH ONLY. Thanks for supporting the Pride Store!


FOR ROOKIE PARENTS RE: PRIDE STORE- Thanks for attending the rookie parent meeting last Thursday. Because of time constraints, we did not get to talk much about the Pride Store. The Pride Store is not an actual physical store, but more of a “Pop-up” store we usually set up before band parent meetings. We also will “Pop-up” in the band hall or at stadium practices on occasion. We usually give notice on e-news, Facebook, and/or email about these pop-up Pride Store events. We offer many pre-order forms for Show shirts, luggage tags, dog tags, street signs, ornaments and other items that reflect the theme of our show for the season. Most of these orders are due in early fall with delivery of most items being before we leave for Regionals in St. Louis.We also have other pre-order items like decals, spirit jerseys, etc and carry lots of shirts, lanyards, patches and other items in the store. We hope you stop by on August 15th at 6PM and check it out! We will do our best to answer any questions you may have! We take cash or checks (made to BA Bands) only.

WHAT CAN YOU BUY, TURN IN, SHOP FOR AT NEXT PRIDE STORE ON AUGUST 15?

• *Turn in Pre-order forms and payment
• *Pick up available pre-ordered items (see below for what can be picked up)
• *$3 T-shirt CLEARANCE
• *NEW Pride of BA active jacket pre-order (we have a few available in store, too!)
• *NEW Pride of BA golf shirts*Replenished stock for Nike hats and white visors
  
• *Replenished stock for White Pride Creed shirts! We have your size!
• *Custom Pride of BA cuffs in stock now (no pre-order necessary….but please pick up your order if you did pre-order these)
• *Our usual T-shirts, golf shirts, embroidered items, hats, visors, patches, pins, lanyards, and other items will be out for sale

PRE-ORDER ITEMS READY FOR PICK UP AT NEXT PRIDE STORE AUG 15:
Duffle Bags
Pride of BA Custom Cuffs
Ornaments
Car Decal Style C
Street Signs, Photos, and other Pre-Orders from last season
(PLEASE pick these up!)


ORDER FORMS DUE AT NEXT PRIDE STORE AUG 15 (last chance to turn these in!):
NEW! Pride of BA Spirit Jerseys
NEW! BA Bands Spirit Jerseys


PRE-ORDERED DUFFLE BAG INFORMATION - PICK UP AUGUST 15: If you pre-ordered a duffle bag for your student, you can pick it up at the Pride Store on August 15. We will be open at 6PM in the band hall. The bag comes with the Pride of Broken Arrow logo embroidered on top. After you get your bag, you can take the bag to Yvonne’s on Main Street in BA to get the name and instrument embroidered for $5.

TILES FROM GEORGIA’S ARTS AND CRAFTS FUNDRAISER - We will have the remaining tiles ready for pick up at the Pride Store on August 15. If you did not get a chance to go by and pick up the tile you made at the Georgia’s Fundraiser, we have them now. Please plan to stop by the Pride Store on the 15th to get it. Thanks for participating in the fundraiser!!!


PRIDE JACKETS CAN NOW BE ORDERED - Pride jackets may be ordered directly at Yvonne's Monograms & Embroidery! The Pride Store does not take these orders. You can stop by (with your student) any time to get a fitting and order your Pride Jacket! Remember this is the only jacket that may be worn with the Pride uniform.
*If you want your jacket before BOA in St Louis or State Championship OBA (both in October), please order before August 31!
* If you want the jacket before Christmas, order by October 31.
I don't have a final price for the jackets, but last year they were around $235. I will get that price and update when I have it. A $50 deposit is required at time of order. Balance is due when jacket is picked up. The price includes the jacket with graduation year on sleeve, BA Pride logo on back, student name and instrument embroidered on right chest, and a "letter" sewn on after your student receives it from their Director.
Yvonne’s Monograms & Embroidery, Inc. has moved since last season!! They are now located on Main Street at 411 North Main Street, Broken Arrow, OK 74012. Hours are Monday - Friday 7:00AM to 4:00PM. Phone 918-451-1902.

Please bring your student with you to order so they can try on samples to get the correct size.

If you have any questions regarding Pride jackets, please let us know at BAPrideStore@gmail.com.


PRIDE STORE PRE-ORDER FORMS AVAILABLE ONLINE - The order forms for BA Bands and Pride Jerseys, Show Shirts, GoBA shirts, Show Buttons, Show Luggage Tags, Show Dog Tags, Show Street Signs, Decal, Ornaments, and Duffle Bags may be found on the BA Bands website by going to "Resources" and then "The Pride Store" or CLICK HERE.


HAVE YOU SEEN THE LATEST BAND PHOTOS FROM PRIDE CAMP? - Our Pride photographer, Vicki Webb, has already been busy taking wonderful pictures of our kids at practice. These pictures can now be purchased online only. We will no longer have the photos at the Pride Store. Ordering online is easy and you can see ALL of the photos you wish to see. CLICK HERE to see the photos and purchase. All profits go to our band booster account!


WOULD YOU LIKE TO VOLUNTEER IN THE PRIDE STORE? We are looking for more volunteers to help on parent meeting nights and for some special events to help set up and sell Pride Store items! If you are interested in helping in any way, CLICK HERE to email Sheri Sharp. We would love to have you! We have fun!



SPECIAL EVENTS
Mark your calendars for upcoming events in October. BAI, October 7th and OBA, October 28th. Both of these events will be an all day event which means we will need lots of help. More information to come this month.

To be put on the email list for Special Events this year, please email us at baspecialevents@gmail.com.  If you have any questions, feel free to email us at the same address.



OPERATIONS
We are already in the process of preparing for the upcoming season and need your help! If you are interested, please contact us at baprideoperations@gmail.com



CONCESSIONS
If you would be willing to volunteer or have any questions about concessions email Baconcessions@gmail.com

To get your food handler card for this season CLICK HERE.



MARKETING & DEVELOPMENT
Carrie Crane -- development.bapride@gmail.com

Volunteer Grants: Did you know that some companies pay volunteer grants for their employees who volunteer hours for organizations. Is your company one of those? Do you work for Walmart, DirecTV, IBM or State Farm? Those are 4 companies of the many who offer volunteer grants. Check with your HR department! This is a great opportunity that allows your hard work to benefit BA Bands! Most of these grants are around $500. Turn your volunteer hours into money!

If you have a contact at a company that might be interested in sponsoring the Pride, let us know ! We have several levels of sponsorship, we have general sponsorships and special event sponsors.



COMMUNICATIONS
CHECK YOUR JUNK MAIL FOR BA BANDS E-MAILS! Please check your Spam or Junk mail folder for emails from any BA Bands email addresses. These include but are not limited to: BAConcessions@gmail.com; bapridework@hotmail.com; BABandFundraising@gmail.com;; BASpecialEvents@gmail.com; and BAStadiumCleanup@gmail.com.

If you see any of these emails in your Junk or Spam folder, add the email address for those emails to your contact list. That should ensure you receive future emails correctly. If you wish to be removed from any of these mailing lists, send a message to the appropriate address and ask to be removed.

If you continue to have problems, email James Royal at babandcommunications@gmail.com for help.





Upcoming Dates and Events
Aug 15 -  Band Parent Meeting - 7:00pm - BAHS Band Hall
Aug 17 - Classes Begin - Pride Rehearsal (5:00-9:00)
Aug 18 - Pride Friday Rehearsal (3:30-7:30)
Aug 19 - Pride Saturday Rehearsal (1:00-9:00)
Aug 25 - Pride Friday Rehearsal (3:30-7:30)
Aug 26 - ESPN Game: BA vs Union (Morning Game and Evening Rehearsal TBD)
Aug 31 - Professional Day / No Classes: Horn line will have a choreography rehearsal during the day. Time TBA
Sept 1 - Professional Day / No Classes: Horn line will have a choreography rehearsal during the day. Time TBA
Sept 1 - Game: BA vs Southlake Carroll, TX
Sept 8 - Game: BA at Owasso
Sept 9 - Pride Saturday Rehearsal (1:00-9:00)
Sept 12 - Band Parent Meeting - 7:00pm - BAHS Band Hall
Sept 15 - Pride Friday Rehearal (3:30-9:00)
Sept 22 - Game: BA at Yukon - (Pep Band or Full Pride TBD)
Sept 23 - Pride Saturday Rehearsal (1:00-9:00)
Sept 29 - Game: BA vs Jenks
Sept 30 - Pride Saturday Rehearsal & Dress Rehearsal Performance - Time TBA
Oct 6 - Game: BA at Westmoore - (Pep Band or Full Pride TBD)
Oct 7 - BAI - Broken Arrow Invitational Band Contest - All Day
Oct 10 - Homecoming Parade and Evening Pride Rehearsal - TBA Band Parent Meeting - 7:00pm - BAHS Band Hall
Oct 13 - Game: BA vs Edmond Santa Fe - Homecoming
Oct 14 - Pride Saturday Rehearsal & Dress Rehearsal Performance - Time TBA
Oct 16 - HS Band Concert - BAPAC - 7:00pm

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