BA Bands eNews
August 16, 2020
-Directors Notes-
The Pride had a great week of rehearsals and all of the members are working extremely hard! On Cut Time we will send out info for an upcoming open rehearsal for Family members to see a preview of the 2020 Pride of Broken Arrow. Additionally, our first game is coming up on Saturday, August 29 and this game will be nationally televised on ESPN!! While we are still awaiting a kick off time from ESPN, this will be a great opportunity for our students to be showcased on a national stage with our Tiger Football team. Look for more details for the ‘Game Day’ schedule and logistical details to be shared this week.
Parent & Student Help Needed: Face Coverings / Social Distancing
As we continue our summer sessions and get closer to the start of the Pride Camp, we need help from everyone. When students are “on task†in rehearsal it is much easier for students to comply and staff to monitor the social distancing and face coverings for our students. However, we are meeting challenges in the time before and after our sessions / rehearsals with students maintaining a 6 foot social distance and wearing their face coverings. We ask all students to be more emphatic (and parents to reinforce with their children) how important this is for the Pride to continue our progress into the 2020 season. This is now the NEW NORM for the CULTURE of our Pride of Broken Arrow. All students must wear their face covering prior to beginning rehearsal and only remove a face covering to drink water (eat) or at the direction of a staff member. Students in their time prior to rehearsals will definitely want to socialize with their friends (this is totally understandable and encouraged), however, it must occur with 6 foot social distancing and face coverings. Thank you for your attention with this matter…. Go Pride 2020!
Pride Schedule This Week
HORN LINE
Mon 8/17 - 2:00-8:00 - Break from 4:30-5:15
Tues 8/18 - 2:00-9:00 - Break from 4:30-5:15
Wed 8/19 - OFF
Thurs 8/20 - 2:00-8:00 - Break from 4:30-5:15
Fri 8/21 - 2:00-8:00 - Break from 4:30-5:15
Sat 8/22 - OFF
COLOR GUARD
Mon 8/17 - 9:00-1:00 AND 5:00-8:00
Tues 8/18 - 9:00-1:00 AND 6:00-9:00
Wed 8/19 - OFF
Thurs 8/20 - 4:00-8:00
Fri 8/21 - 4:00-8:00
Sat 8/22 - OFF
PERCUSSION
Mon 8/17 - 11:00-2:00 AND 5:15-8:00
Tues 8/18 - 11:00-2:00 AND 5:15-9:00
Wed 8/19 - OFF
Thurs 8/20 - 11:00-2:00 AND 5:15-8:00
Fri 8/21 - 11:00-2:00 AND 5:15-8:00
Sat 8/22 - OFF
PRIDE SCHEDULE NEXT WEEK
ALL PRIDE
Mon 8/24 - 4:00-8:00
Tues 8/25 - 4:00-8:00
Wed 8/26 - OFF
Thurs 8/27 - 4:00-8:00
Fri 8/28 - 4:00-8:00
Sat 8/29 - ESPN GAME - Schedule TBD once ESPN releases game time
-BA Bands Parent Association-
PRESIDENTS
We hope you all enjoyed the celebration and awards ceremony for our 2019 season! Special thanks to everyone who worked hard behind the scenes to make it happen. In addition to the live video coverage, every student was photographed as they entered. Those pictures should be available soon.
The season is off and running which means volunteer activities are moving into full swing. Listed below are just some of the ways our members are making a difference:
- Uniforms - Concert attire sorted and stored; Tradition uniforms fitted (alterations have begun); Uniform room cleaned and organized
- Nurses - temp checks at the beginning of practice, nurse care during outdoor rehearsal
- VPs - Preparing memorabilia; handing out popsicles; planning for future meals
- Fundraising - 1st clothing drop off; car raffle launched; (Every student required to sell 10 tickets) and future activities planned.
- Concessions - Preparing stands for future games (less than 2 weeks away!)
A quick note regarding fundraising: This year’s expenses are lower than normal. In anticipation of a busy spring band program and a BIG Pride season next year, don’t miss out on this opportunity to get a head start.
On a business note, we have applied for the renewal of our sanction through Broken Arrow Public Schools. We have completed the supporting documentation including the required financial reports.
VICE - PRESIDENTS
BABANDVP@gmail.com
Uniform alterations will continue Monday evening at 5:00 in the orchestra room. Come join the fun!
If your child has a serious food allergy that will require them to have an alternate meal during pride feeding events please email me the details. A doctor’s note may be necessary as well.
SPONSORSHIPS
babandsponsors@gmail.com
We are looking for sponsors for the 20-21 season if you know of a business or person who might like to sponsor The Pride please let us know. We have many different levels and ways to be a pride sponsor.Let us know if you would like more information!
Thank you!!!!! to everyone who helped make the Car Wash a success!!! It was so hot but we had a great day!!!
Next up - the Car Raffle!!! This week at the parent meeting we will be launching our Car Raffle! We will give all the details to how this Raffle will work. This will be another great opportunity for students to earn money for their individual accounts. You don’t want to miss this information.
Upcoming is the Car Show we are looking at Aug. If you know of someone who might be interested in being a sponsor or donating items please let us know!
SPECIAL EVENTS
If you have any questions, feel free to email us at babandspecialevents@gmail.com
The Spring Clean -
Thanks to everyone that brought clothing donations to The Spring Clean clothing drive. We will have the final numbers when we deliver to the fundraiser location and I will update when that is completed next month. I can tell you we received several thousand pounds of shoe, clothing, bedding and towels. This fundraiser was a new way of raising money for BA Bands and we are fortunate it was one that was minimally impacted by the events of 2020.
Car Show
Look for the date VERY soon. If you know of anyone willing to sponsor, donate services or products to be given or auctions, please contact us at babandsspecialevents@gmail.com
OPERATIONS
If you have any questions regarding our operations team, please email us at:
BABandoperations@gmail.com
CONCESSIONS
It's Football Time!!!!
Sing ups to come out on Tuesday for the following:
- Friday, August 21, 2020 - Stocking Concessions 6:00pm to 8:00pm
- Monday, August 24, 2020 - Freshmen Football game @ High School. 6:00pm
Volunteer Food Handlers card CLICK HERE
For any concessions questions email BABANDconcessions@gmail.com
MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS
We have sponsorship opportunities available. If you or someone you know are interested in being a Pride of Broken Arrow Open or BA Bands sponsor, send us a message, and we'll get them added as a sponsor.
As always, be sure and keep up with everything that's going on all of our social media channels:
Facebook | Facebook Members and Family Group | Twitter | Instagram
If you have any Marketing Communications related questions, you can always email babandmarcom@gmail.com.
FUNDRAISING
BABandFundraising@gmail.com
If you'd like to serve on the fundraising team, we can use you! Please email the address above to let me know of your interest! We also need someone who is interest in leading out for stadium cleanup. please email babandfundraising@gmail.com if this interests you!
* 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 babandwork@gmail.com
*ABLE Commission License:
If you plan to work events, all vendors require the ABLE License which
costs $30 for a 2 year permit and can be optained using this
link: ABLE Commission License - CLICK HERE
PRIDE STORE
BABandStore@gmail.com
Pride Store Online
The Pride Store is open an hour before and after all band parent meetings. Additional store events will be posted online, as well as dates for item pick ups.
**Available preorders (from the Pride Store only) will be open for pick up on Monday, 8/10, from 7:30-9:15 in the stadium parking lot**
Car Decals: All orders received through 8/5 were submitted to Tiger Threads. Turnaround will be approximately 2 weeks. We will let you know as soon as they are available.
Tiger Threads Update: The Pride Store site has been live for two weeks! We have decided to leave it open for an additional week to allow parents to get their orders in- get your gear ordered now!
Starting Monday, new items will be added to their site: Keychains, buttons, lanyards, and license plate frames- check them out!
Tiger Threads will be handling all of the orders for: Backpacks, Duffles, Bags, Pride marching shirts and hoodies, hats/beanies/visors, lanyards, keychains, Window decals, shorts and joggers, Jackets, Alumni shirts, Volunteer shirts, Tradition shirts, and Polos.
New Marching and Guard shirts are in and are available through the Pride store!
Please note we do not ship store orders!
Disney patches are still available - get yours while they last!
ALWAYS include your student's name in the comments of your online order!
SHOP ONLINE - goba.band/store
It’s easy to shop for Pride gear from home! Please always include your student’s first and last name in all online orders. You can put their name either as the purchaser or in the notes section. Thank you!
HAVE YOU SEEN LAST 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
Aug 29 - ESPN Game vs. Bentonville West
Sept 3 - Classes Begin
Sept 4 - BA vs Union
Sept 11 - BA vs Owasso
Broken
Arrow Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color,
national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs or activities.
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