CHARMS / CutTime Emails

Sunday, April 14, 2024

Greetings!

For a while, I will continue to send a message both in Charms and in Cuttime as we are in transition between the systems and I don’t want to miss anyone. 

TOMORROW! Band Booster Meeting

Next meeting: Monday, 4/15/24 at 7:00 PM in the Band Room (enter Door C) we would love to have all band parents join us. Back when I was a new band parent, and my oldest son was still in 8th grade it was helpful for me to attend a Band Booster meeting and meet some other parents. Join us! 

We need your help!

We have the privilege of hosting both the High School ISSMA Organizational Contest on April 19th and 20th and the Group I ISSMA State Qualifying Contest on April 26th and 27th. We need parents to help with selling food, working as a door keeper, providing security (just keeping an eye on the students items in the cafeteria), and working the welcome desk. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F054EADAC2CA4F49-48824794-issma#/ 

More Dates:

Senior banquet for all seniors in band held at the Juday Creek Golf Course - 5/21/24 (This is for all seniors in a band class and their parents. More details will come from Mr. Northern.)

High School ISSMA Organizational Contest - April 19th and 20th

Group I ISSMA State Qualifying Contest - April 26th and 27th

Memorial Day Parade – May 27th (doesn’t include the new 8th graders)

Marching Band spring rehearsals – May 28, 29, and 30 from 6 – 9 PM

Mandatory Marching Band Parent Meeting – May 29 at 7 PM 

FYI – We are transitioning from Charms to Cuttime and there is a lot of kinks to work out. If you want to make a payment please contact Mr. Northern is you have questions. 

Have a great day!

Sheri Campeau mikeandsheri99@gmail.com

Sunday, April 7, 2024

Greetings!

Happy spring! I hope you were able to enjoy the sunshine yesterday! I wanted to send a message both in Charms and in Cuttime as we are in transition between the systems and I don’t want to miss anyone. 

We need your help!

We have the privilege of hosting both the High School ISSMA Organizational Contest on April 19th and 20th and the Group I ISSMA State Qualifying Contest on April 26th and 27th. We need parents to help with selling food, working as a door keeper, providing security (just keeping an eye on the students items in the cafeteria), and working the welcome desk. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F054EADAC2CA4F49-48824794-issma#/ 

Band Booster Meetings

Next meeting: Monday, 4/15/24 at 7:00 PM in the Band Room (enter Door C) we would love to have all band parents join us. Back when I was a new band parent, and my oldest son was still in 8th grade it was really helpful for me to attend a Band Booster meeting and meet some other parents. Join us! 

More Dates:

Senior banquet for all seniors in band held at the Juday Creek Golf Course - 5/21/24 (This is for all seniors in a band class and their parents. More details will come from Mr. Northern.)

High School ISSMA Organizational Contest - April 19th and 20th

Group I ISSMA State Qualifying Contest - April 26th and 27th

Memorial Day Parade – May 27th (doesn’t include the new 8th graders)

Marching Band spring rehearsals – May 28, 29, and 30 from 6 – 9 PM

Mandatory Marching Band Parent Meeting – May 29 at 7 PM 

FYI – We are transitioning from Charms to Cuttime and there is a lot of kinks to work out. If you want to make a payment please contact Mr. Northern is you have questions. 

Have a great day!

Sheri Campeau mikeandsheri99@gmail.com

Sunday, March 17, 2024

Greetings!

I hope you are enjoying the various concerts and Guard shows that take place this time of the year. It is always fun to me to watch our talented students! 

Band Booster Meetings

3/18/24 (elections) at 7:00 PM – Please join us as we elect our officers for 2024 – 25!

Next meeting: 4/15/24 at 7:00 PM 

Restaurant Giveback:

Tuesday, March 26, 2024 we have a restaurant giveback night at Red Robin on Main Street in Mishawaka. You can order online or in the restaurant and we will receive the 20% giveback. This is a fun and easy way for the Band Boosters to generate some income. I will send the flier in a separate Charms message and it is posted on FaceBook. (Spam filters don’t like Charms attachments!) 

More Dates:

Senior banquet for all seniors in band held at the Juday Creek Golf Course - 5/21/24 (This is for all seniors in a band class and their parents. More details will come from Mr. Northern.)

High School ISSMA Organizational Contest - April 19th and 20th

Group I ISSMA State Qualifying Contest - April 26th and 27th

Memorial Day Parade – May 27th

Marching Band spring rehearsals – May 28, 29, and 30 from 6 – 9 PM

Marching Band Parent Meeting – May 29 at 7 PM 

FYI – We are transitioning from Charms to Cuttime and there is a lot of kinks to work out. If you want to make a payment please contact Mr. Northern is you have questions. 

Have a great day!

Sheri Campeau mikeandsheri99@gmail.com

Thursday, February 29, 2024

Howdy!

Are you looking for an easy fundraiser where you earn money on things you are already purchasing? You can do e-gift cards right in the store before you pay for your items. There are also physical gift cards. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to Alice Ramos, PMK Scrip Coordinator Email: Ramos806@comcast.net  Call/Text mobile: (806)729-0016 if you have questions.

Sincerely,

Sheri Campeau

What is RaiseRight? (formerly known as "Scrip")

RaiseRight refers to gift cards that can be used at stores, restaurants, and online retailers. When you pay for your gift cards, using the https://www.raiseright.com/  website or Raise Right app, a percentage of your purchase (i.e., a rebate) will be credited to your student’s Charms account for either marching band or winter guard fees, or marching band items (e.g., shoes, gloves, or guard equipment), or solo/ensemble fees, or upcoming band trips. 

How to use RaiseRight

https://www.raiseright.com/ is the website that Penn Bands uses to manage our RaiseRight program. This website is interchangeable with their mobile website shopwithscrip app, and Scrip gift cards can be ordered on either site. There are several ways to buy Scrip.

You can order physical/plastic Gift Cards when the PMK Scrip Coordinator places the monthly Scrip order. Note that some vendors only offer physical cards.

You can Reload or ReloadNow to an existing physical gift card that was initially purchased through Scrip. Some, but not all, vendors offer this option. For example, parents have had the same Meijer and Subway gift cards for years. They just keep reloading them. Meijer is an example of a Reload because it may take a day or two to process. Subway is an example of a ReloadNow because it processes the reload within minutes.

You can order eGift cards for some retailers and travel companies. Just print out or copy or type in the online gift card number when shopping. In addition, for many retailers, you can use shopwithscrip on your phone, buy a gift card, and have it available almost immediately on your phone.

For the 2024-2025 school year, RaiseRight orders for physical/plastic gift cards will be placed every month. Reminders will be posted on the Marching Kingsmen Parents and the Penn Guard Facebook pages 1 to 2 weeks before the orders are due. Typically, the RaiseRight cards are available for distribution by the end of the following week. Card distribution is coordinated with the RaiseRight coordinator each month. You can place your Reload/ReloadNow and eGift card orders any time you want. Physical gift cards can be placed anytime, but they will remain in the queue until the PMK Scrip Coordinator submits the order. 

How Do I Get Started?

The first step is to create your free account by visiting either https://www.raiseright.com/ and clicking on the “Join a Program” button at the top. The enrollment code for Penn Band is: LE34847B162L7 Fill in the form and follow the simple registration instructions. The account must be registered to a parent or guardian but be sure to enter your student’s name where required so that their account can be credited.

We require that all orders be paid online with either a bank account or a credit card through https://www.raiseright.com/. Although the option to ‘pay by check’ will appear, too, the Penn Band Boosters does NOT accept checks for Scrip payments. When you pay for your RaiseRight purchases via your bank account, your payment is debited to your account and transferred securely with a small fee to GLSC (currently $0.15 per order). When you pay with you credit card, a larger fee (currently 2.6% per order) applies. To link your bank account: Log into your RaiseRight account and select Dashboard on top of the page, then Family Functions, then Payment Types, and follow the instructions for entering your checking account information. It might take up to two business days to get the bank account activated. To use your credit card for a purchase, add your credit card information at checkout on https://www.raiseright.com/. There is lots of helpful information on https://www.raiseright.com/ under Support on the top of the page! You must choose the bank account or credit card payment option (and not payment by check) when you check out on www.raiseright.com . For each order, 90% of the total rebate earned will be credited to your student’s account and the remaining 10% goes to Penn Band Boosters. Currently, rebates are credited to student accounts at the beginning of each month. 

MyScripWallet

This is not an app you can find in the App Store. Instead, type in myscripwallet.com into your browser on your phone. When it opens, choose “Add to Home Screen” and it will work like an App. You sign in with the same username and password that you use on shopwithscrip.com. From here you can order Gift Cards; Reload/ReloadNow your existing reloadable gift cards; or order eGift cards that will be saved in your “Wallet”. Most eGift cards are available within a few minutes and have a bar code and a card number that can either be scanned on your phone or copied/typed in. You do not have to use the full amount of the gift card at once; any remainder will be saved in your “Wallet”. 

Keeping track:

The rebates you earn via RaiseRight will accumulate and be deposited into your student’s Charms account at the beginning of each month. You can easily keep track of how much you’ve earned on shopwithscrip.com by clicking on “Dashboard” > “Family Functions” > “Reports”. Just remember that the report will show the total amount earned; you will need to multiply that number by 0.9 to calculate the 90% that goes to your student’s band account. 

A few policies:

It is your responsibility to know the "usage guidelines" for all your Scrip purchases. You may check those guidelines and terms of use at https://www.raiseright.com/  For failed payments: You will incur a $30 fee that must be paid to the Great Lakes Scrip company. You will pay any fees from the Penn Boosters bank account related to the failed payment. Your order will be cancelled or withheld until all fees are paid. You may be disqualified from utilizing the Scrip fundraiser in the future. Refunds: eGift card and Reload orders are non-refundable. For physical gift cards, there will be a 10% restocking fee (minimum of $5) as well as shipping and handling costs. Refunds must be made within 30 days of the order date. Recurrent refunds may lead to a family being disqualified from utilizing the RaiseRight fundraiser in the future. Ship-to-Home option: Any scrip cards that are lost in transit are not the responsibility of the Penn Band Boosters. Scrip gives 100% of the rebates earned to the Penn Band Boosters, a non-profit organization. The Boosters generously earmark 90% of your earnings for your student’s band account. If your student quits band, transfers from Penn, or has excess funds in their band account upon graduation, 100% of the earned funds remain property of the Penn Band Boosters. Other options may be available, including transferring the funds to a younger sibling’s band account, but this is at the discretion of Mr. Northern and the Penn Band Boosters. 

Summary

The Scrip fundraising program is a great way to pay for your band/guard fees, marching band items, or upcoming band trips with rebates on money you are already spending. Parents or guardians can sign up at MyScripWallet.com on your phone or ShopWithScrip.com online.

The enrollment code for Penn Band is: LE34847B162L7.

All orders must be paid for with either a bank account or a credit card.

eGift cards are available immediately for use.

Physical gift cards are ordered by the RaiseRight Program Coordinator each month and distributed the following week.

For new accounts, be aware that it can take up to two business days to get your bank account activated.

Questions? Contact Alice Ramos Ramos806@comcast.net

Thursday, February 22, 2024

Greetings!

There are some cool things coming in the next few weeks and I wanted to make sure you were aware of them. 

JAZZ

Last Saturday the Advanced Jazz Ensemble was named the top band at Bethel University for their Jazz Festival. Also, the Intermediate Jazz Band was in the top four. Congratulations! This Saturday they travel to the Chicago area for Jazz in the Meadows. 

Winter Guard Community Show

New date is Tuesday, 2/27 at 7:00 PM (doors open at 6:30 PM) in the Penn Main Arena. Tickets are $5 (children 2 years and under are free). The Pep Band should arrive at 5:30 PM and will be done by 8:00 PM. Winter Guard members should check with their directors for the arrival time. This event features: Penn Open Guard, Penn Pep Band, Jimtown Color Guard, Mishawaka Color Guard, and Elkhart Color Guard.

You can participate in the 50/50 drawing, silent auction, concessions, and purchase a shout out. All proceeds benefit the Penn High School Winter Guard.

We need your help! Please check out the SignUp Genius https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4EA4AC2DAAFBC70-48075220-thepenn?fbclid=IwAR3zJ4gxQI0LzhQJLA3wOcCkzKkruWxc01hbVdQbTlamBs87jTQWbd5n_8E#/ 

Band Booster Meetings

3/18/24 (elections) at 7:00 PM

4/15/24 at 7:00 PM 

More Dates:

Senior banquet for all seniors in band held at the Juday Creek Golf Course - 5/21/24

Middle School ISSMA contest - March 15th and 16th

High School ISSMA Organizational Contest - April 19th and 20th

Group I ISSMA State Qualifying Contest - April 26th and 27th

Memorial Day Parade – May 27th

Marching Band spring rehearsals – May 28, 29, and 30 from 6 – 9 PM

Marching Band Parent Meeting – May 29 at 7 PM 

FYI – We are transitioning from Charms to Cuttime and there is a lot of kinks to work out. If you want to make a payment please contact Mr. Northern is you have questions. 

Have a great day!

Sheri Campeau mikeandsheri99@gmail.com

Thursday, February 15, 2024

Greetings!

Thank you to everyone that worked to make An Evening of Jazz a Success. It was a wonderful evening! 

Another big thank you to all the Guard parents that are busy making props and supporting the Guard and directors. 

JAZZ

This Saturday, 2/17/24 the Jazz Bands will be at Bethel University for their Jazz Festival. Please join us for the concert in the evening.

FROM THE BETHEL UNIVERSITY MUSIC DEPARTMENT·

We’re thrilled to have Eddie Severn joining us as our trumpet clinician THIS SATURDAY at the Festival of Jazz!

With a performing career spanning more than 30 years, British born trumpeter Eddie Severn is notable in his ability to adapt to many musical styles. From his extensive work as a lead trumpet player in the commercial music world to his innovative performances as a soloist playing his own compositions, Eddie is equally at home playing pop, Latin, jazz and classical styles. Eddie has performed with many well-known musicians including Maria Schneider, Benny Golson, Phil Woods Big Band, Dave Leibman Big Band, The Temptations, Kenny Rogers, The Tommy Dorsey Orchestra, The Four Freshmen, and the English Symphony Orchestra. In addition to being the former lead trumpet player with the Scottish National Jazz Orchestra for 6 years, he has also performed and recorded music for television, radio, and theatre, as well as on numerous pop sessions and touring Broadway shows. Severn composes music for his own groups and freelances as a solo performer and clinician, spending time both in Europe and the United States. As an educator, Severn has extensive experience directing big bands and teaching both jazz studies and trumpet. He has been on the faculty at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama, Napier University in Edinburgh, Scotland, and the Birmingham Conservatoire of Music in England as well as a regular visiting artist at Penn State University. Eddie holds a Doctor of Musical Arts from the University of Salford in Manchester, England.p

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2024, Masters' Clinic @ 6:00 PM & Concert @ 7:30 PM in the Everest-Rohrer Auditorium on the campus of Bethel University. Two events ~ ten dollars.

With one ticket purchase you will gain entry into a one-of-a-kind immersive experience entitled “Masters of Improvisation” presented by world renown musicians and clinicians Bill Cessna, Bill Sears, John Fedchock and Eddie Severn at 6:00 p.m.

At 7:30 p.m., you will hear these four Masters play alongside the top four local high school jazz bands as placed from the days’ festival. Our very own Bethel University Jazz Ensemble will also be performing! 

From Mr. Northern

Good morning: I am looking for a parent to speak on behalf of the benefits of their child’s participation in marching band at three events:

Tuesday, Feb. 20 at 7:00pm

Wednesday, Feb. 21 at 7:00pm

These are for the marching band information meetings. (Note: These are meetings are aimed at families new to marching band or are looking for more information, but they are open to anyone.)

Wednesday, March 6 at 7:45 and 8:30pm at Discovery Middle School at their 8th grade band concerts.

We just need a compelling minute or two of how your child has benefited from marching band participation. This would be a brief message, but more meaningful coming from a parent. 

Winter Guard Community Show

New date is Tuesday, 2/27. The Pep Band should arrive at 5:30 PM and will be done by 8:00 PM. Winter Guard members should check with their directors for the arrival time. Stay tuned for more details. 

Band Booster Meetings

2/20/24 (present the slate of nominees) at 7:00 PM

3/18/24 (elections) at 7:00 PM

4/15/24 at 7:00 PM 

Have a great day!

Sheri Campeau mikeandsheri99@gmail.com

Sunday, February 4, 2024

Greetings!

I am so excited for the Evening of Jazz this Firday, 2/9/24. Best of all, there is no chance of snow! (We have had to reschedule twice in past years because of a snow storm. Lol!) 

We need your help! Please help us on Thursday or Friday. You can sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F054EADAC2CA4F49-47723115-2024

NOTE: In years past we have had a separate adult and student sign-up but it is combined this year. Please note that only adults can work the raffle and 50-50. 

LOOKING FOR CAKE SPONSORS:

What is this? We are looking for people to donate $25 to help pay for the cake that will served at An Evening of Jazz. You can contact me (Sheri Campeau) in advance or see me or Ellen Bridwell on Friday. Thanks! 

An Evening of Jazz 2024 – 2/9/24 at St. Mark Missionary Church

Tickets for An Evening of Jazz 2024 are available online only at https://pennbands.ludus.com/show_page.php?show_id=200433781

Follow the link now to find out more details about the event. 

Please note: If you purchased your tickets in advance through our patronage program, you should have received a direct email from pennbandboosters@gmail.com on Friday 1/5/24 with an order link and coupon code for advance table selection. 

Winter Guard Community Show

New date is Tuesday, 2/27. The Pep Band should arrive at 5:30 PM and will be done by 8:00 PM. Winter Guard members should check with their directors for the arrival time. Stay tuned for more details. 

Band Booster Meetings

2/20/24 (present the slate of nominees) at 7:00 PM

3/18/24 (elections) at 7:00 PM

4/15/24 at 7:00 PM 

Have a great week!

Sheri Campeau mikeandsheri99@gmail.com

Monday, January 22, 2024

Greetings!

I can’t wait to see you all on Tuesday at the Band Booster meeting, Thursday at the concert, and Saturday at ISSMA and Pep Band. Fun! 

Band Booster Meeting: Tomorrow, Tuesday, 1/23 at 7:00 PM – If school is canceled tomorrow due to weather, we will hold our meeting online. Watch for a Charms message with the link. If school is not cancelled and road conditions are reasonable, we will meet in person. We love to meet with you all in person! If you are interested in serving on the Band Booster Executive Team, please send me an email at mikeandsheri99@gmail.com 

Thursday, 1/25/24 – Winter Concert

Rehearsals are:

Symphonic Band: Tuesday, 6:00-7:30pm

Symphonic Winds: Tuesday, 7:30-8:30pm

Intermediate Freshmen Band: Wednesday, 3:30-5:00pm

Advanced Freshmen Band: Wednesday, 5:00-6:30pm

Concert Band: Wednesday, 6:30-8:00pm

The schedule for that concert is here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18W9XjhKPyWhtVuVhBh1x4hcIa38tVirS8omRCfGSIqg/edit#gid=816416269

Please note your report time, your warmup time, and your estimated dismissal time.

The link to purchase tickets is here: https://phmschools.hometownticketing.com/embed/event/70/seating?es=2n59uai1mocnj00s3t6nig575o&single=0 

Saturday, 1/27/24 – Solo and Ensemble contest is at Northwood High School on Saturday. Instructions for that day (Including a school map and a Penn event schedule) are HERE: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dPE7wbom_W31AKtEd9g8DBz1RFkbAml1/view 

An Evening of Jazz 2024 – 2/9/24 at St. Mark Missionary Church

Tickets for An Evening of Jazz 2024 are available online only at https://pennbands.ludus.com/show_page.php?show_id=200433781

Follow the link now to find out more details about the event. 

Please note: If you purchased your tickets in advance through our patronage program, you should have received a direct email from pennbandboosters@gmail.com on Friday 1/5/24 with an order link and coupon code for advance table selection. 

Winter Guard Community Show

New date is Tuesday, 2/27. The Pep Band should arrive at 5:30 PM and will be done by 8:00 PM. Winter Guard members should check with their directors for the arrival time. Stay tuned for more details. 

Band Booster Meetings

2/20/24 (present the slate of nominees) at 7:00 PM

3/18/24 (elections) at 7:00 PM

4/15/24 at 7:00 PM 

Have a safe week!

Sheri Campeau mikeandsheri99@gmail.com

Sunday, January 14, 2024

Greetings!

I love the snow and the sun was so pretty today. I hope you are staying safe. 

An Evening of Jazz 2024 – 2/9/24 at St. Mark Missionary Church

Ticket sales for An Evening of Jazz 2024 will be for sale starting at noon this Sunday, January 14th. Tickets are available online only at https://pennbands.ludus.com/show_page.php?show_id=200433781

Follow the link now to find out more details about the event. 

Please note: If you purchased your tickets in advance through our patronage program, you should have received a direct email from pennbandboosters@gmail.com on Friday 1/5/24 with an order link and coupon code for advance table selection. 

Band Booster Board for 2024 – 2025

If you are interested in serving on the Band Booster Executive Team, please send me an email at mikeandsheri99@gmail.com. 

Winter Guard Community Show

New date is Tuesday, 2/27. The Pep Band should arrive at 5:30 PM and will be done by 8:00 PM. Winter Guard members should check with their directors for the arrival time. Stay tuned for more details. 

Band Booster Meetings

1/23/24 at 7:00 PM

2/20/24 (present the slate of nominees) at 7:00 PM

3/18/24 (elections) at 7:00 PM

4/15/24 at 7:00 PM 

Some Concert Dates

1/18/24 – Chamber Night

1/25/24 – Winter Band Concert

1/27/24 – Solo & Ensemble

2/9/24 – An Evening of Jazz (see ticket information above) 

Have a safe week!

Sheri Campeau mikeandsheri99@gmail.com

Sunday, December 10, 2023

Good Evening!

I hope you are all doing well. I have just a few items to pass along. 

Band Booster Meeting

Band Booster meeting on Tuesday, 12/12/23 at 7:00 PM in the Fine Arts area. We normally meet in the Band Room but look for signs confirming our location. 

Pep Band from Mr. Landoll

Pep band has a game on Tuesday evening, and another one on Saturday which is our 8th Grade Night. Both games have a 6pm report time, but students are encouraged to show up early on Saturday to help welcome the 8th graders. 

Winter Guard from Andy Mroczek

The winter guard will rehearse January 4, 5, and 6 over winter break.

1/4: 8 am - 5 pm AUX 

1/5: 1-5 pm FC 

1/6: 11 am - 8 pm AUX  

Blankets

If you would like a chance to purchase one of our wonderful blankets or buy a bunch to sell to your friends, come on Thursday, 12/14/23 in the evening inside Door D. If you have questions email Dana Sullivan danasullivan4@me.com 

Have a great week!

Sheri Campeau mikeandsheri99@gmail.com

Monday, November 13, 2023

Howdy!

I hope you had fun last Thursday! Was a wonderful recognition night. Thank you, Mr. Northern and the rest of the staff and directors. 

Band Booster Meeting tomorrow, Tuesday, 11/14/23 at 7 PM in the Band Room. 

For students going on the Florida Trip, we will have the following required rehearsals:

Tuesday, November 14, 3:30-5:00pm

Friday, November 17, 3:30-5:00pm (rehearsal and load trailer) 

FUTURE DATES:

Thursday, 11/16 – Kaleidoscope II will be in the CPA. Tickets are required for this event. 

MEMORY BOOKS: If anyone purchased a memory book that contained damaged pages we have a limited number of ones we can swap them with. They will be available at the booster meeting. 

50/50: The 50/50 raffle wraps us this week and a winning ticket will be drawn this Thursday, 11/16 at the Kaleidoscope concert. You can still buy tickets before the concert! 

PEP BAND INFO

Pep Band is a fun way to keep playing music with your friends in a fun environment. You can invite your band friends that didn’t do marching band and maybe next year they will march with us! If you have questions, please contact Mr. Landoll at DLandoll@phm.k12.in.us

https://docs.google.com/document/d/19qP6ev8RH6r9lu3Qbg6GspLzUfAabFXFIXvSvqWyT_M/edit 

See you!

Sheri Campeau mikeandsheri99@gmail.com

Wednesday, November 8, 2023

Good Afternoon!

I can’t wait to see you all tomorrow night and celebrate our amazing marching band! I wanted to send a few reminders and notes. 

DATE: Thursday, 11/9/23

TIME: 7:00 PM (your student may need to arrive early depending on their section’s plans)

WHO: All marching band members and their families.

WHERE: CPA, enter Door C

COST: NONE! 

ITEMS FOR SALE or PICK-UP (cash, check, or charge – small convenience fee)

Memory books (created by our own Karen Clay!) are $5

Blankets

50/50 Raffle tickets

Barney’s Pizza coupons

Seniors: Pick up your banner and your senior night photo

We have a few pairs of the cool earrings left and they are $15

If you loaned the band a crockpot, please find Sheri in the lobby. 

PEP BAND INFO

Pep Band is a fun way to keep playing music with your friends in a fun environment. You can invite your band friends that didn’t do marching band and maybe next year they will march with us! If you have questions, please contact Mr. Landoll at DLandoll@phm.k12.in.us

https://docs.google.com/document/d/19qP6ev8RH6r9lu3Qbg6GspLzUfAabFXFIXvSvqWyT_M/edit 

For students going on the Florida Trip, we will have the following required rehearsals:

Wednesday, November 8, 3:30-5:00pm

Tuesday, November 14, 3:30-5:00pm

Friday, November 17, 3:30-5:00pm (rehearsal and load trailer) – Pit Crew watch for an email! 

FUTURE DATES:

Tuesday, 11/14 – Band Booster Meeting at 7:00 PM.

Thursday, 11/16 – Kaleidoscope II will be in the CPA. Tickets are required for this event. 

See you!

Sheri Campeau mikeandsheri99@gmail.com

Sunday, November 5, 2023

Greetings!

I hope you had a great time at Kaleidoscope! What a great evening. 

Warning to new band families: November can seem a bit crazy. You get used to the very predictable Marching Band schedule and then November hits and there is so much going on! We do our best to keep you informed about everything band, but you need to start checking your child's Canvas class for band to find band class-related rehearsals and assignments. Never hesitate to reach out to your child's band teacher or to me if you are not sure who to contact. 

Calling all Families of Seniors! Last call for senior baby pictures to be included in the slide show, by tonight, midnight 11/5

We want to honor your senior at the Marching Band Awards night on 11/9 and need your help. Upload a baby picture and a current picture of your senior to this Google Photo album. PLEASE make sure the file name is your child’s name, so we properly identify each picture. https://photos.app.goo.gl/wNcxVedrKLtxb1Au9

If you have questions, please contact Angela Hayes aebeison@gmail.com 

SCHEDULE FOR THIS WEEK:

Monday: 11/6 at 7 PM: Florida Trip Meeting (mandatory for all that are going on the trip) in the Penn CPA

Wednesday, 11/8 - Trip rehearsal from 3:30-5:00pm (dress for the weather)

Thursday, 11/9 – Marching Band Awards night in the CPA (whole ensemble) at 7:00 PM. Parents are included in this fun evening. 

Winter Guard Auditions:

November 2 & 3 from 6 – 9 PM in the Dance Studio. Please wear athletic clothing. Questions? PennGuards@gmail.com. Please sign up using this link https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeBchfej5AR-TOqCrOUEmAAUlShkZtdIBncbwuD7_-mbA_wog/viewform?fbclid=IwAR14R1UiGJuQcGGf24g_v1LdUqhhNCAXJDiHaA3ToiuPhPfa9Leqb_hc0c0_aem_AeIot8JNEeWj7OQtaISF3hFqhok4lMdPI4ElgjrlnEFw2QKP4del7U4a5SU9P0hsUk4 

For students going on the Florida Trip, we will have the following required rehearsals:

Wednesday, November 8, 3:30-5:00pm

Tuesday, November 14, 3:30-5:00pm

Friday, November 17, 3:30-5:00pm (rehearsal and load trailer) 

FUTURE DATES:

Tuesday, 11/14 – Band Booster Meeting at 7:00 PM.

Thursday, 11/16 – Kaleidoscope II will be in the CPA. Tickets are required for this event. 

Do you have pictures to share? We have created a Google photo album for pictures from the season and would love to see your pictures! Thank you! https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipNiuPm8Q4ZchnXBXgxF--_4LvlRX-B_GVkdNC3rgo4Tg9G314zaUjmB69WcJQM_kA?key=NHNhZ1M3TW9LcmJqWDJqYnRibnliclU1NEhSdWx3 

Pep Band PEP BAND interest form! Mr. Landoll also linked this on class agenda pages. Schedule and more information will follow soon. Please take a moment to fill out the form if you are interested in joining pep band this year. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeqZjf0MnvqxW7V8M7DHST7Vd7leS27PaXDDAPDKjMbv4_WoA/viewform (NOTE: You will need to have your child sign into their PHM Google account to access this form.) 

Blanket Sale

We have less than 50% of our blankets remaining to sell! And the cool evenings are just beginning take advantage of the weather change and reach out to your friends who spend time outdoors in the cooler months and tell them they need one of our awesome blankets. Once these are sold out, we will not have them for 2 more years, so contact your friends who have middle schoolers as well. A blanket would make a great holiday gift! Remember, your child earns $10 into their Charms account for each blanket sold.

All credit earned in August & September for blankets sales has been credited to students’ Charms accounts. 

Blankets will be available for purchase at the home football game on 10/27 and any time at Dana’s house (by the Harris Library). Other arrangements can be made, too. Contact Dana Sullivan, danasullivan4@me.com 

50/50 Raffle

50/50 Update: WE HAVE HIT $5,500! The total pot is $5,585 meaning the winning ticket is worth $2,792.50. This is a great opportunity to make money for Penn Band Boosters. We would love nothing more than to sell out! Please help us raise this higher and if you have any questions, please reach out to:

Marcie Stegall 219-851-6987

Sarah Joswick 574-252-6472 

Barnaby’s Pizza

Fundraiser!! We are selling Barnaby’s pre-paid pizza vouchers again!!

$12 for up to 3 toppings large pizza, no expiration date! Amazing deal! Get your orders & collect the money from your family, friends, coworkers, neighbors!!

Contact Jeanne Checkley @ 574-220-2905 or checkley.3@nd.edu to plan a meet-up to exchange vouchers for payment!!  

Band Booster Meeting Minutes will be stored in this Google Folder:

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1WTXhuHfsW2DEcB6P5nq6hL0UxrsI0egk?usp=sharing 

Sincerely,

Sheri Campeau mikeandsheri99@gmail.com