Disney Update 2/9/16

Post date: Feb 11, 2016 4:17:43 AM

Itinerary Update – The latest itinerary is attached. Note that there may well yet be modifications based on student interest in different parks and Disney’s final scheduling. Disney likes to rotate bands around their various parks and has selected us to perform at EPCOT this year. In addition, the Band will participate in clinic led by Disney musical professionals (the cost of the clinic will be paid for from the general travel fundraising efforts – e.g. Chipotle, Jersey Mikes). This type of activity has been a great and rewarding experience for the students in the past.

Anyone interested in accessing Friends and Family opportunities, please contact Vanguard Travel at 630-968-2155 or info@vanguardtours.com. They can assist with deals on accommodations and/or tickets.

T-Shirts / Sweatshirts – Students (and chaperones) will be wearing matching t-shirts throughout the Disney trip (other than travel days). A student committee has selected colors and has created a design. In the coming days (in class), students will select sizes for their t-shirts. Sample sizes are available in the band room. These t-shirts will also be paid for from the general travel related fundraising efforts.

In addition to the t-shirts noted above, on performance day, students will be expected to wear their Green band shirt (the dri-fit shirt from this past season). If anyone needs to get a new shirt (current shirt is in poor shape or size no longer works) a form is attached to purchase.

Finally, and families have the optional opportunity to purchase sweatshirts for the occasion. We have two colors and two styles. Each will have the same logo as that designed for the t-shirts. An order form is attached (due back, with payment made out to Bartlett HS Boosters) by Friday, March 19^th.

Forms – attached are 4 forms that need to be completed and returned to Mr. Hollaway by Friday, February 26^th. These forms were also provided to the students earlier today. It is very important that each of these forms be fully completed and returned. Please note that the medication form requires a doctor’s signature, so please keep this in mind as you plan. Even if similar forms are on file with BHS, these must be completed as we will need to have on hand for the travel. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to e-mail Mr. Hollaway at erichollaway@u-46.org and/or BHSBands1@gmail.com and/or the BHS nurse at leiannneitzke@u-46.org.

Final Disney Meeting – we will be scheduling a final Disney meeting for the first week of March (either Monday 3/7 or Wednesday 3/9 at 7:00 pm). This meeting is mandatory for all students participating in this trip and at least one parent. We will go through final details, policies, and procedures. The chaperones will also be available and will meet with each group to which they are assigned (introductions, share e-mail addresses / cell phone numbers, etc.).