Dear Band Parent(s) and students,

             We are in the middle of our Summer Band Camp and the band is developing well.  We have a total of 70 students in the marching band and everyone is excited about the upcoming school year.  Just a few reminders:

 Reminders

• Thursday,  August 22 and 23, 2013, Band Camp times change to 3 p.m. – 6 p.m.
• Students should be at the bus stops by the following times
• Route 1  / 1:45 p.m.
• Route 2 /  1:45 p.m.
• Route 3 /  1:45 p.m.
• We will be playing at a scrimmage on Friday, Aug 23, 2013 at Nansemond River.  This is a dress rehearsal.  Students should wear a red t-shirt, black shorts, black socks, and sneakers.  
• Our first football game is Friday, September 6, 2013 (vs Grassfield). 
• All  students must pay band dues.  Band dues ($225.00) must be paid in full by September 5, 2013.
• All band parents must attend at least two band booster meetings before the season begins.  The next band booster meeting is September 5, 2013.
• All parents who would like to volunteer, chaperone, or work around the students must have an approved Suffolk Public Schools Volunteer form on file.
• A copy of your driver’s license must be sent with your SPS Volunteer form.
• Nansemond River Open House will take place on Wednesday, August 28, 2013 from 1 – 4 p.m. ***Updated volunteer forms are available on the SPS website.***
• Summer band camp ends on Friday, August 23, 2013.
• School begins Tuesday September 3.
• The first day is an ODD day.

V/r

Edward Woodis