ALL STUDENTS MUST RETURN THE RESPONSE SHEET BY THURSDAY, MAY 10.
INCLUDING THOSE STUDENTS WHO ARE UNABLE TO ATTEND
Memorial Day Parade ~ Get Ready To March!!!
Dear Band Parent,
On Monday, May 28, 2012, the Tohickon "Marching Band" will be participating in the Doylestown Memorial Day Parade. It is one of the nation’s finest community parades. This is a wonderful opportunity for your child to participate in this tradition of honoring those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice for our country.
Rehearsals: Tuesday, May 22, 2:30 – 4:00 Wednesday, May 23, 2:30 – 4:00 (Students should wear sneakers for rehearsals – No sandals or flip-flops)
Parade Route: Begin at CB West -end at Doylestown Cemetery via Court Street.
Memorial Day Schedule: 8:30 a.m. - Report to Tohickon 9:30 a.m. - Leave via school buses for West 10:00: a.m. - Arrive and unload 10:00 a.m. - Parade Begins 10:20 a.m. - Line-up 11:40 a.m. - Load the buses 12:15 p.m. - Arrive at Tohickon
Uniform: Burgundy "Tohickon Band" polo shirt ($14.00) Tan khaki pants Comfortable sneakers *Form and shirt money is due to Mr. LaMar by Thursday, May 10, 2012 Please make checks payable to "Tohickon Middle School".
Additional Information • Each student should bring a bottle of water to drink on the bus after the parade has been completed. • Because of limited equipment, participation for seventh grade percussionists is not required. seventh grade percussionists are welcome to march with the band as "Flag-wavers". Interested students should purchase a shirt and a small to medium US flag from "Walmart", "K-mart" etc. • After the parade, the buses will return to Tohickon. All students will be returning to Tohickon. There will be no pickups at the Doylestown Cemetery at the end of the parade.
• Parade participation is a part of your child’s fourth marking period grade. However, We understand that some families will be out of town during Memorial Day weekend. If this is the case for your child, please note it on the Memorial Day form. As always, thank you so much for your support and cooperation. We are hoping to see you along the parade route. I will need the help of a few parents on the buses and during the parade. If you are available, please let me know. If you have any questions, please e-mail me at rlamar@cbsd.org Ron LaMar Tohickon Middle School
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(A printer friendly PDF form is available below) Memorial Day Parade Form
Student’s last name_____________________ First________________________ Grade_______
Please indicate whether or not your child will be participating in the Memorial Day Parade on May 28, 2012
____Yes, my child will participate. ____No, my child is unable to participate.
This form must be returned by Thursday, May 10, 2012. Your $14.00 polo shirt money should accompany this form.
Please circle shirt size S M L XL 2XL (adult sizes)
Parent/Guardian Contact Information
Name______________________ Home Phone_________________________Mobile Phone________________________ Other ________________________
Name______________________ Home Phone_________________________ Mobile Phone________________________ Other ________________________
Permission is granted for my son/daughter to participate in the Doylestown Memorial Day Parade on May 28, 2012. In case of medical emergency, when the parent/guardian cannot be contacted, I give the school authorities permission to call a physician to take whatever action deemed necessary. * Please notate any pertinent medical information on the back of this form, including medical allergies etc. Parent or guardianSignature__________________________Date_________ |