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December, 3rd 2023
Director's Notes
Dear FHS Band Families,
It feels nice to be back in school! The time away was difficult. Having positive routines from day to day is so important for our kids! Please take the time to encourage your musician to practice and play at home and outside of class. Having a consistent practice routine is a key component to musical growth and progress. In addition, students who have a music practice routine tend to be more productive and balanced in other areas of their life. Please reach out to me if you have any questions on how to get your musician a private instructor or tips on how to get them to practice at home more.
Below you will find important info regarding performances, spring travel, fundraisers and performances outfits. Please take a moment to go over this information with your musician/parents. We have had to reschedule some events, so please keep an eye on our performance calendar and periodically ask your musician what's coming up regarding practice and performance expectations.
FHS Band Calendar
Dec. 3rd Little Mermaid 2pm (tickets available for all nights here)
Dec. 5th Lightning Band Booster Virtual Meeting 7pm. Parent Link to attend Meeting ID
Dec. 6th Discover Franklin 6pm- Drumline
Dec. 7th Little Mermaid 7pm
Dec. 8th Little Mermaid 7pm
Dec. 9th Little Mermaid 7pm
Dec. 14th FHS Bands- Winter Concert @ Franklin 7 PM
Dec. 21st- FHS Band Caroling at Peacock Lane (optional) 6pm
Jan. 18th -District Jazz Band Festival (moved from Dec.1st) @ Roosevelt
Jan. 18th -Future Lightning Concert @ Franklin 6PM
March 2nd-3rd- Wind Ensemble Kiwanis Retreat on Mt. Hood. Itinerary
Formal Performance Attire for the Year
You can now go down to Mr. Formal and pick up your performance attire. You are encouraged to try on your dress clothes in the store to make sure you are happy with your "fit". If you did not get measured here at Franklin, you will have to go down and do your measurements at the store. Students will need to supply their own black dress shoes and socks. WE ARE WEARING OUR OUTFITS AT THE WINTER CONCERT ON DEC. 14TH. PLEASE MAKE SURE TO HAVE YOUR OUTFIT.
Please make payment at the link below. Once you click the payment link, please select "I just want to pay". Enter amount and payment information. This transaction will generate a receipt. Please upload a screen shot of receipt to receipt upload link below. If you need more time for payment or you need to set up a payment plan, please fill out online form-link below.
Mr. Formal Address: 1103 SE 7th Ave. Portland
Outfit cost: $150.
Payment for outfit if some support is needed: $120.
Use your google or student's google account to access google forms for receipt upload
Upload Uniform Payment Receipt Here
Online Form if you need additional financial support for outfit.
Spring Trip to Victoria BC, Canada- Saturday, May 18th through Monday, May 20th.
Our second payment for the Victoria trip is coming up on Dec. 8th! If you haven't made your deposit yet, please get those in asap and catch up on your December payment. Ideally, I would like all of our musicians to participate in this wonderful opportunity. Payments can be made below. Please follow same payment directions as you are using for outfits. Uploading a screenshot of your payment receipt will log a record of paymentt that is easy to track.
Please schedule your passport appointment NOW!!! Link below. If you will be 16 or older during travel you must have a valid passport. If you are 15 during all travel days, you can carry student ID and Birth Certificate.
March in the Victoria Day Parade
Payment Schedule:
Oct. 30 - non refundable deposit $200
Dec. 8 - $100
Jan 26 - $100
Feb 23 - $100
April 5 - $100 Final
2 Charter Buses * 2 Breakfasts, 2 Dinners * Ocean Fairy Rides * Butchart Gardens * Royal Museum* 2 nights Accommodations* March in Parade!
All students 16 and older during travel must have a Passport. Please make arrangements to acquire your passport now.
Schedule your passport appointment.
All students 15 or under during travel will only need an original birth certificate.
Use your google or student's google account to access google forms for receipt upload
Fundraisers to help pay for your Trip to BC and support other travelers!
Our next fundraiser will continue through the Holidays! 50% of all sales goes towards trip payments. Proud Mary Coffee!
Coffee Forms are available in the FHS Band Room
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