Post date: Nov 4, 2015 2:57:56 AM

For the Veterans Day Parade on Wednesday, November 11, the marching band needs 4 drivers, preferably with trucks, SUVs or vans, to meet them at the end of the route (NE 48th and Sandy) and help cart large equipment back to Grant.

If you're available, please contact our volunteer coordinator, Donna Wax at dwax@pacifier.com. 

MORE PARADE INFO 

Marching Band Rehearsals:

Wed. Nov. 4 - 3:30-5 pm

Tues. Nov. 10 - 3:30-5 pm

PARADE DAY:

Wed. Nov. 11

Hollywood Veterans Day Parade

Call Time: TBA, depending on Grant's place in parade order

12:30 pm: Pizza Party for the Marching Band in the band room AFTER students turn in uniforms

The parade begins at 9:45 a.m. at NE 40th and Tillamook and concludes at NE 48th and Sandy Boulevard. See details at the official parade website. 

COME TO SSOJ PLANNING MEETING ON NOV. 15

Grant Band Boosters needs you at the next Sweet Sound of Jazz planning meeting on Sunday, Nov. 15 at 2 pm. Stay tuned for the meeting location.

Sweet Sound of Jazz: Paris After Dark will be Friday, February 5, and we're working on procurement, decorations, event set-up, marketing and more. This is our major fundraiser of the year to support important projects like purchasing new marching band uniforms.

Please join us! RSVP to our SSOJ chair Karis Almgren at karisalmgren@yahoo.com.

DEC. 5 MATTRESS FUNDRAISER - SAVE THE DATE!

Start spreading the word to family and friends that if they are looking to buy a new mattress, wait until Saturday, Dec. 5 for the Grant Band Mattress Fundraiser! We'll be setting up a set up a showroom in the Old Gym where everyone can get deals of up to 50% off retail AND support the band program. More info coming soon!

BACKGROUND CHECKS FOR CHAPERONES

Amazing parent involvement is a big reason the Grant Band program stays strong. The band often needs adult chaperones to travel with them to and from athletic games, festivals and other school events off campus.

If you're interested in chaperoning at an upcoming event, please complete Portland Public Schools' required volunteer background check now so you'll be ready to go. Fill out the PPS form online at http://www.pps.k12.or.us/departments/security-services/1106.htm. Screenings are valid for three years.

Thanks for your help!