HOMESTEAD HIGH SCHOOL MUSIC BOOSTER BLAST!

July 25, 2012

NEW NEWS:

-       Message from Superintendent Polly Bove

-       Message from Principal Graham Clark

-       Volunteers needed for uniform fittings

-       Every marcher needs to sign up for a uniform fitting!

-       Help needed for upcoming Band Camp

-       Macy’s Shop for a Cause is August 25^th

-       Garage Sale Tally

REMINDERS:

-       Earn money towards band fees

-       Scrip sales

-       Band Room availability  - note August additions

-       2012/2013 Music Department Calendar

THIS WEEK’S SCHEDULE:

Wednesday, July 25^th

                3-8:00pm – Brass and Woodwind

                5-8:00pm – Percussion

                6-8:00pm – Guard

Wednesday, August 1^st  

                3-8:00pm – Brass and Woodwind

                5-8:00pm – Percussion

                6-8:00pm - Guard

NEW NEWS:

MESSAGE FROM POLLY BOVE, SUPERINTENDENT, FUHSD 

Greetings,

I hope that you are all enjoying your summer break and most of all relaxing and having some fun!  As you know we recently posted the Associate Superintendent of Administrative Services position that has been unfilled since Paul Cheng left us in June of 2009.  Many people applied, including our very own Graham Clark.  It will not surprise you to know that he had an outstanding interview and outshined all other applicants.  Yesterday the Board of Trustees approved his appointment to this position.

While we are thrilled to have Graham in this key role, we also know that his appointment leaves a critical hole at Homestead.  Because we want to ensure that the Homestead staff and community have the opportunity to participate in picking their new leader, we have asked Graham to remain at Homestead until we have completed the search and selection process for the new principal.  We will be posting the position soon after Labor Day, plan to do interviews in October  and anticipated start date in January 2013.  Until we have the new principal in place, Graham will spend most of his time at Homestead and one day per week here at the District.

Please join me in congratulating Graham!  I know that he will continue to provide outstanding leadership in his new role!

Looking forward to seeing you in August!

Polly

Polly M. Bove

Superintendent

Fremont Union High School District

MESSAGE FROM PRINCIPAL GRAHAM CLARK

I wanted to let you know that I have accepted a position as Assistant Superintendent at the District Office.

The interview process was held in July and the Board Meeting happened just yesterday.

The message below was sent by the Superintendent to the staff earlier today (note from vicki – message sent Friday, July 20^th)

I don't see any immediate changes or impact at HHS for the next few months. The plan is that I will continue to serve at HHS for the opening of school and the first semester. A posting will go out in September and then interviews will happen in late September or early October. The plan is to have a new principal in place at the start of the new semester in January. The district will be in contact with our parent community about participation in the selection process as the time draws nearer.

I have really enjoyed working with each of you for the past few years. I look forward to getting school started next month.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED DURING UNIFORM FITTINGS (BOTH PARENTS AND STUDENTS WELCOME)!

(Angela Richards)

We are in desperate need of volunteers to help students with fittings and paperwork.  No experience is required!  The more volunteers we have, the faster your child’s appointment will be.

This is an excellent opportunity to meet students, catch up with peers, and see what Uniforms is all about.  Students are welcome to sign up and help out with everything but Jacket/Pant Fitting positions, and on a day when they do NOT already have an appointment.

To sign up, go to

http://www.volunteerspot.com/login/entry/1212345634104916028and sign up as a “Parent Fitter”.  

To date:

08/01/12 11:30 am - 2:30 pm Need 6 (12 total)

08/06/12 11:30 am - 2:30 pm Need 3 (12 total)

08/07/12 11:30 am - 2:30 pm Need 7 (12 total)

08/14/12 11:30 am - 2:30 pm Need 9 (12 total)

08/15/12 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm Need 7 (12 total)

Please contact Barbara Edmonds edmondsbarb@yahoo.com, Angela Richards at angela.g.richards@gmail.com, or Audrey Ishizaki at 650-455-3427with any questions.

EVERY MARCHER NEEDS TO COME IN FOR A UNIFORM FITTING

(Angela Richards)

To date, only half of the marchers signed up this season have made an appointment for a uniform fitting.  EVEN IF YOU ARE A RETURNING MARCHER, YOU NEED TO COME IN TO GET YOUR UNIFORM REFITTED. 

If you have not already done so, please make your appointment for a uniform fitting at

http://www.volunteerspot.com/login/entry/1212345634104916028, being aware of the following schedule:

July 25th - 12:30 - 2:30 – FIELD STAFF, JUNIORS AND SENIORS

August 1st - 11:30 - 2:30 - SOPHOMORES

August 6th - 11:30 - 2:30 - SOPHOMORES

August 7th - 11:30 - 2:30 - FRESHMEN

August 9th - 11:30 - 2:30 – FRESHMEN

August 14th - 11:30 - 2:30 - FRESHMEN

August 15th - 12:30 - 2:30 – ANYONE STILL NOT FITTED

A REMINDER TO ALL RETURNING MARCHERS – Wear your boxer shorts and bring your marching shoes.

The location of uniform fittings has changed to the Performance Arts stage.  Please park in the teacher parking lot (the one at the end of Mary Ave.), go through the fenced gate next to the Band Room, go PAST the bike racks and make a left into the single door marked “Stage Door Down Stage Right”.

Contact Barbara Edmonds edmondsbarb@yahoo.com, Angela Richards at angela.g.richards@gmail.com, or Audrey Ishizaki at 650-455-3427if you have any questions or concerns.

VISIT THE BAND CAMP ONLINE SIGN-UP SHEET TODAY…

(Christina Allen)

We need your help to make camp a success!

1.    Bus Chaperones:  Please contact Deborah Smith directly at 408-483-3798 or deborah@bobsmithrealtors.com

2.    Snack goodies:  We especially need fresh fruits and baked goods– homemade or store bought.  Help us serve those with food allergies– NO NUTS PLEASE!

3.    Helpers at the Athenian School

4.    Lend your LARGE box or free standing fansto keep the students cool in the gym.

Please follow these steps to sign up:

•  Click on this VolunteerSpot link:    http://bit.ly/KUkzsv

•  Enter your e-mail address to access the calendar

•  To donate food and fans, click on Wednesday 8/8 clipboard

•  To help on site, click on Friday 8/10, Saturday 8/11, and Sunday 8/12 clipboards

•  Click on the “sign-up-here” button next to the item or shift of your choice

•  Click on the “+” sign to sign-up

Non-perishable food items can be dropped off starting Mon, August 6.

Perishable food items should be dropped off NO EARLIER than Wed, August 8.

Drop Off at Christina Allen’s

1151 Andover Drive, Sunnyvale

We are also looking for a couple of people to work alongside Ken and Susie Lamarche this summer as trash/recycle advocates.  This item is not on the sign-up sheet.  If you are interested, please contact Christina Allen directly. 

Questions please contact one of the coordinators:

Christina Allen:  408-738-3634, allenc09@att.net

Sandy Bright:  408-245-3002, brightsan1@yahoo.com

Karen Isabelle:  847-208-9337, k.isabelle@comcast.net

MACY'S 7TH ANNUAL SHOP FOR A CAUSE IS AUGUST 25, 2012

(DeeDee Wong)

Purchase your tickets now from any of our "Scrip Mom's" for $5 and 100% of the sales will go to HHS Music Boosters.

You will receive 25% off on regular, sale and clearance merchandise, including designer brands, 10% off furniture, mattresses and area rugs and you will be eligible to win a $500 gift, no purchase necessary.  Buy some for your family, students going off to college, or send them to friends/family out of state.  "Back to School" will be here sooner than we think so purchase your ticket and have fun shopping.

GARAGE SALE FINAL TALLY

(Vicki Feltman)

Sara and I were so successful; we shut down the shop on Sunday.  Good thing, too.  I needed the extra time getting rid of 30 years of accumulated treasures and gifts from grand aunt.  You know which gifts I mean. The ones you pull out to isplay when they visit and put back in the attic after they leave.

The total profit going to the music boosters financial assistance fund will be $400.  That should help one or two students. 

There’s still time for some of you to consider a donation to the fund!

REMINDERS:

VOLUNTEER FOR SANTA CLARA VANGUARD BINGO TO EARN MONEY TOWARD BAND FEES

(Barb Edmonds)

Santa Clara Vanguard has opened their bingo volunteering calendar. This is a great way to "bank" money in your scrip account to pay for band expenses.

For each shift you volunteer, you will earn $40 toward your student’s scrip account. Money in your scrip account can be used toward paying any allowable Homestead Music program costs (Marching Band, Winter Percussion, Winter Guard, Choir, etc). Volunteers must be 18 yrs or older. They do not need to be a parent or relative of the student. They can be a friend working on behalf of the student.

If you are new to the program, please refer to the “Fundraising” section of the HHSMB website for details and for sign-up instructions (be sure to read all the information before signing-up):

http://homestead.schoolloop.com/blast100524

To register for Bingo times, please click the link below.

http://www.scvanguard.org/about/events/

To ensure your scrip account is properly credited, please email Barb Edmonds (edmondsbarb@yahoo.com) and let her know the dates you actually work and the name of the student scrip account to credit.

If you have any questions, contact Barb Edmonds, edmondsbarb@yahoo.com.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT SCRIP SALES

(Carrie Adelman)

Beginning July 25^th, scrip will be sold at the end of practice Wednesday nights 7:45 – 8:15pm.  Look for us in the walkway near the parking lot closest to the band room.  Bring your checkbooks.  For quicker service, send us an email ahead of time and pick up your scrip at the table.

Your scrip purchases do add up!  Also, scrip credits from competitions or travel go to your student scrip account, so make sure you check your balance periodically!  Even if you don't buy scrip, you'll be surprised to find that you have scrip credit that you can apply toward your band fees.  If you already wrote your check for marching band, save the cancelled check and request a reimbursement at the end of the year.  Or, just apply scrip credit for any other music expenses that may come up.

Send your advance order or questions to the following new email:  scrip@homestead-music.org.

BAND ROOM AVAILABILITY FOR JULY

(Vicki Feltman)

3-6 pm Wed July 25

3-6 pm Monday, Tuesday July 30, 31^st

3-6 pm Wednesday, Thursday Aug 1, 2^nd

SCHOOL-YEAR CALENDAR:

(No changes to last week’s calendar)

HOMESTEAD MUSIC DEPARTMENT

CALENDAR 2012-2013

MARCHING BAND

Summer Practices

Note that ColorGuard and Percussion will have additional practices to be determined at a later date.

Weekly Fall Marching Band Rehearsals

Fall Marching Band – Tentative Performances

8/18                 6:00pm – Performance for parents followed by Marching Band Potluck

8/25                 Sunnyvale 100^th Anniversary Parade

8/31                 Football home game v. Half Moon Bay

9/21                 Football home game v. Fremont

10/5                 Football home game v. Palo Alto

10/6                 District Expo at Homestead HS

10/8                 Feeder school tour

10/13               Cupertino Tournament of Bands @ Cupertino HS

10/19               Homecoming

10/20               Local WBA competition

10/26-10/29   Bands of America West Regional Championship and performance in Disneyland

11/2                 Football home game v. Wilcox

11/3                 Home Show

11/10               WBA show at James Logan HS

11/17-11/18   WBA Championships in Fresno

11/25               Los Altos Festival of Lights Parade

MUSIC DEPARTMENT PERFORMANCES

12/6                 Winter Choir Concert, Homestead Auditorium

12/12               Winter Pops Concert, Homestead Auditorium

12/13               Winter Jazz Concert, Homestead Auditorium

1/11 – 1/13     County Honor Band, Saratoga High School

1/26                 Winter Guard Show, Homestead Gym

2/7                   Concert Band Exchange Festival, Homestead Auditorium

2/8                   Homestead Orchestra Festival, Homestead Auditorium

3/8-3/9            Wind Ensemble, Sonoma State

3/15                 Santa Cruz Jazz Festival

3/22-3/23        CMEA Band and Orchestra Festivals, Saratoga High School

4/26-4/27        Reno Jazz Festival

5/8                   Concert Band and Symphonic Band performances, Homestead

                                    Auditorium

5/9                   Wind Ensemble and Orchestra performances, Homestead

                                    Auditorium

5/15                 Spring Choir Concert, Homestead Auditorium

5/16                 Spring Jazz Concert, Homestead Auditorium

6/6                   GRADUATION