BA Bands eNews

July 22, 2018

-Directors Notes-


DCI Drums of Summer
Congratulations are in order for each of our events we hosted last week, including Drums of Summer last Tuesday! Our staff and volunteers, once again, presented a fantastic event that showcased our "Broken Arrow Hospitality"! It is impressive to see our team in action; our volunteers were efficient, hard working, flexible and very cordial to our visiting patrons. THANK YOU to all that were involved in Drums of Summer!


Pride Camp Begins!
The full Pride of Broken Arrow Marching Band begins their mandatory camp on Monday, July 23. Please be sure to continue conditioning your body for the intense Broken Arrow weather and heat! Each Horn Line and Percussion member must wear a White T-Shirt, proper marching shoes, have a water cooler, sunscreen and a hat.

NOTES:

• - Broken Arrow HS is a closed campus. Members may not leave the campus during a meal break.
• - 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 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
  
  

WEEK 1 CAMP SCHEDULE (NOTE:  if weather trends to be too hot, all 1:00-9:00 rehearsals MAY be moved to 2:00-10:00)

COLOR GUARD SCHEDULE
  Mon 7/23 - 8:00-12:00 AND 5:00-9:00
  Tues 7/24 - 8:00-12:00 AND 5:00-9:00
  Wed 7/25 - 8:00-5:30 - Lunch Break from 12:00-1:30
  Thurs 7/26 - 8:00-12:00 AND 5:00-9:00
  Fri 7/27 - 8:00-12:00 AND 5:00-9:00
  Sat 7/28 - 8:00-12:00 AND 5:00-9:00

PERCUSSION SCHEDULE
  Mon 7/23 - 9:00-1:00 AND 6:00-9:00
  Tues 7/24 - 9:00-1:00 AND 6:00-9:00
  Wed 7/25 - 9:00-5:00 - Lunch Break from 1:00-2:00
  Thurs 7/26 - 9:00-1:00 AND 5:45-9:00
  Fri 7/27 - 9:00-1:00 AND 5:45-9:00
  Sat 7/28 - 9:00-3:00 - Lunch Break from 12:00-1:00

HORN LINE SCHEDULE
  Mon 7/23 - 1:00-9:00 - Dinner Break from 5:00-6:00
  Tues 7/24 - 1:00-9:00 - Dinner Break from 5:00-6:00
  Wed 7/25 - 9:00-5:00 - Lunch Break from 1:00-2:00
  Thurs 7/26 - 1:00-9:00 - Dinner Break from 4:45-5:45
  Fri 7/27 - 1:00-9:00 - Dinner Break from 4:45-5:45
  Sat 7/28 - 9:00-3:00 - Lunch Break from 12:00-1:00


Sophomores and Tiger Camp / Schedule Pick up
All Pride Sophomores that would like to attend Tiger Camp may attend on Tuesday, July 31 from (8:30 - 2:00). Pride rehearsal will begin at 2:30pm that day and all members must be ‘on-time’. As the school finalizes their schedule pick up requirements, they are great about working any needed alternative schedule pick up times to help coordinate with the Pride Camp Schedule. More info to come…


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 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.


Oklahoma Heat
Heat Stress Wow! It’s HOT!! Without fail, the Oklahoma summer heat WILL be upon us. The Pride staff would like to assure all parents of our commitment to the members physical well being. Due to the nature of activities like marching band and football practice, we are constantly exposed to the heat and it is important that we all take precautions:

• Drink plenty of water or Gatorade/Powerade BEFORE REHEARSAL (avoid caffeinated beverages or “monster” drinks)
• Eat a nutritional meal (particularly breakfast)
• Wear light & loose fitting, comfortable clothing
• During water breaks at rehearsal drink more water/Gatorade...even if you’re not thirsty
• Use sunscreen and keep your head covered
• Get acclimated to the outdoors. Plan some outdoor activities, in moderation, to prepare yourself for the summer heat.
  
  

-BA Bands Parent Association-


FUNCTIONS
Last Call to sign-up for volunteers for the 2018-19 school year for Feeding Frenzy and Popsicles. Sign-up through this LINK to get notifications.

Special Diets. If your student has a special diet that should be considered during feedings this season, please let us know by registering that information through this LINK .

Uniform alterations are in full swing. We will be working beginning at 5:30 p.m. Monday evening in the band or orchestra room to finish up Colorguard Uniforms. We will begin working on Hornline and Percussion uniforms soon. We will train you. Many hands make much lighter work.

SPECIAL EVENTS


The 2018 DCI Tour of Champions was a tremendous success thanks to the help of more than 150 wonderful volunteers. Thank you again for those who donated time and energy for the event.

Please save these dates and plan on participating in one or more of these important upcoming events:

• 3rd Annual Pride of Broken Arrow Open Golf Tournament, Sunday, Sep 23, 2018
• Broken Arrow Invitational - Saturday, October 6, 2018
• OK Bandmasters Association Competition- Saturday, October 20, 2018

If you have any questions, feel free to email us at baspecialevents@gmail.com.



OPERATIONS
Great turnout by OPS for DCI - which translated to a great event operationally. Everyone’s hard work and commitment are truly appreciated!! Reminder that we have a props work day tomorrow, July 23rd, at Greg Dixon’s estate. Work will kick off at 5PM. Check GroupMe for location.

baprideoperations@gmail.com



CONCESSIONS
Thank to all the concession volunteers at DCI Tuesday! You all are amazing Volunteers. We look forward to volunteering with you this upcoming football season.

For any questions Email Baconcessions@gmail.com

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



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

Looking to add a few more people to the Marketing and Development team.  If you're interested, please email Carrie Crane @ development.bapride@gmail.com or call me 918-902-3710

BA FAMILY DRUG - BUMMER PICK-UP HAPPENING SOON!
BA Family Drug will once again support the Pride by offering bummers to those rookie and other band students who need one. FYI to rookie parents, the kids wear these bummers in band camp while learning drill. BA Family Drug will have these ready for pick up soon. When available, they may be picked up at the North and South BA Family Drug locations. We will keep you posted on enews and social media as to when they are ready.  UPDATE:  We will announce this week what day to pick up your bummer on FB.  Please look for the announcement. 



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.



FUNDRAISING
Sheri Sharp - BABandFundraising@gmail.com

If you would like to receive fundraising emails, please email us at BABandFundraising@gmail.com and let us know you’d like to be added.


SONIC CARDS FUNDRAISER - We have only 25 Sonic cards left.  Contact Debbie by calling or texting her if you have her number already or emailing her at  BABandFundraising@gmail.com to get that info to arrange a time to purchase them. The cards must be pre-paid, and the cost is $5 per card.  Cards will sell for $5, so they are 100% profit to your student account. Available on a first come basis, and when they are gone, they are gone.


DISCOUNT CARDS - IMPORTANT UPDATE: This fundraiser is scheduled to end on July 31. Many still have cards checked out since April with no money or cards returned yet; please remember that these cards and/or money need to be returned by July 31, or student accounts will be charged per the agreement that was signed when the cards were checked out.  They can be turned in to Mrs. Good in the band office or to Debbie with Fundraising. 


CHOCOLATE FUNDRAISER - The next opportunity to purchase chocolate will be at the August band parent meeting.  Note: Chocolate is ONLY sold during scheduled fundraiser pickup dates/times and band parent meetings.  Cash/checks for payment only please. Important to remember - if you turn in money from selling chocolate, please mark it as a band payment so that it gets posted to Charms that way; you will have already paid the profit upfront. CLICK HERE for the chocolate fundraiser guidelines.


AUGUST FUNDRAISER - Our August fundraiser will be fall flowers.  Look for ore information coming soon. 

::::::: PLEASE READ ::::::: - You MUST include your contact information (email address and phone number) on ALL fundraiser order forms before turning them in (even if the form doesn't ask for that info). Also, if you are not receiving our fundraising emails already and you participate in fundraising at all, you need to be added to that email list because that is the best way to receive current news about fundraisers; please ask to be added to that email list if you are not already on it.


LEGENDS CAR WASH FUNDRAISER - CODE 1219 IS GOOD YEAR ROUND!
Need a car wash? Each time the code 1219 is entered, the BA Bands program gets 20% of the sale at Legends Car Wash at Kenosha and Aspen (2300 W. Kenosha). This link has a bar code and the code number. CLICK HERE for the link. Download the graphic to your phone so you can show the barcode or give them the code each time you have your car washed at Legends! Thanks to Legends Car Wash for their support of the Pride!


PRIDE WORK - Earn Money For Your Band Trip Account - There are so many ways to earn money for your band trip account! Start earning money now for the 2018 marching season.

Many of these opportunities go quickly. The work sign-ups are sent via email to those on the Pride Work email list. Please ask to get on the Pride Work email list by writing to bapridework@gmail.com.


* 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. You can take the course and print your permit online at this link: Volunteer Online Food Handler’s Permit For more information, please email bapridework@gmail.com



PRIDE STORE
Sheri Sharp - BABandFundraising@gmail.com or BAPrideStore@gmail.com

For the latest information and updates on the Pride Store, join our e-mail list by writing to us at babandfundraising@gmail.com

NEW!  UPCOMING DATES FOR PRIDE STORE!

Thursday, August 9, 10AM-5PM (Junior Schedule Pick-Up Day) in band hall
Friday, August 10, 10AM-5PM (Sophomore Schedule Pick-Up Day) in band hall
Tuesday, August 14th - before and after the band parent meeting.


PRE-ORDER PICK-UP INFORMATION:
Sporty Shorts - We expect the shorts pre-orders to be in this week. When we receive them, we will set up before or after band camp one day next week. We will try to let everyone know this date and time as soon as we know when the shorts will arrive!
Backpacks - These are still on back order with the supplier, but are expected to arrive by early August. They should be embroidered and ready for pick up at the band parent meeting Pride Store on August 14. I apologize for the delay on the backpack orders.
Duffles - We anticipate having the duffles ready for pick up at the band parent meeting on August 14.

PRIDE LETTER JACKETS - ORDER NOW! (Order before 8/31 to have in time for competitions in October!)
The Pride Store does not take orders for Pride Letter Jackets.
Starting now, you may go directly to Yvonne's Monograms & Embroidery and order during their operating hours of M-F 7AM-4PM!
You can stop by to get a fitting and order your Pride Jacket! Please bring your student with you to order so they can try on samples to get the correct size.
***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!
*Pride Jackets are $235.27 and require a $50 deposit when ordering. 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. is 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. If you have any questions regarding Pride jackets, please let me know at BAPrideStore@gmail.com.


PRE-ORDERS and FORMS: We offer a variety of shirts, luggage tags, dog tags, decals, show buttons, ornaments, street signs and more.
We will have these forms anytime we open the Pride Store. You may also print these forms from the band website. CLICK HERE for all order forms.

***The deadline for ordering backpacks, duffles, and sporty shorts has passed.  When we receive these items, we may have a few extras which we will sell as first come, first served.  Thanks for supporting the Pride!***

PRIDE STORE VOLUNTEERS - Want to help us?
If you would like to volunteer in the Pride Store, we have fun and will welcome you to join our crazy crew!  Let us know by emailing at babandfundraising@gmail.com or bapridestore@gmail.com

HAVE YOU SEEN THIS SEASON'S PRIDE PHOTOS OF BAND CAMP, COMPETITIONS, REHEARSAL AND MORE? - These pictures can be purchased online only.  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!



Upcoming Dates and Events
July 23 - Mandatory Pride Camp begins
Aug 14 - Band Parent Meeting 7:00pm BAHS Band Hall

Volunteer With BA Bands!

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