Pep band is one of the most fun parts of playing with GPE. The students get time to cheer on their school team, play fun songs, eat some treats and hang out with their friends. Our band has a roped off section of the bleachers set aside for each home game.
This year, our district has cut the transportation budgets for school events, so we will not have bussing from the high school to Hare Field nor most of our competitions. It will be each family's responsibility to get their student to and from the game. Carpooling options are available, but your student must have an Alternate Driver form on file in order to utilize the carpool. Students may drive themselves, but again, they must have the Student Driver Parent Release form on file.
Mr Adams recommends that you complete the form with the following information: For the Alternate Adult Driver Form: for Name of Alternate Adult Driver and Contact Numbers, write “Any Glencoe Parent.”For the activity/sport section on both forms, please write "Glencoe band/guard 25-26 school year".
***Students MUST check in and out with our parent volunteer before going home at the end of the event. Think of it like pandemic check-in and check-out procedures. We need to be able to account for each student every time. We are working on a sign in/out system. Students will get more information on Friday.
If you are volunteering during a football game, you do not need to pay admission. Bypass the line and just tell the gatekeeper that you are band volunteer and they will let you in. If you do not have a band t-shirt, a few are available. Contact Amy W. to see if one is available in your size. Please be on time for your shift, check in at the main concession stand, and connect with either Emily West or Kara Errico to ensure your volunteer time is tracked.
As the dust settles on the Back to School stage of our year, we want to make sure all families are connected with our key communication methods used for our GPE programs.
ParentSquare- this is primarily for one-waycommunication directly from Mr Adams. He posts event timelines, updates on return times (like when are the kids getting back from a parade), and key reminders (like the hotel room selection for those going to London).
POINT- app/website for coordinating volunteer needs. Helps families ensure they contribute their 15 hour minimum each season.
Slack- our preferred collaborative space for communication. Channels are for different subgroups- committees (meals/equipment/ fundraising), performance groups (such as winter percussion or jazz band), and instrument sections. #ask-a-question is a great channel to use when you need help or to share pictures. Primary method for booster announcements.
Facebook group- much like Slack as a place to ask questions and share pictures. Completely optional.
Newsletter- In depth and longer view perspectives. Helps you see ahead and more clearly the events that will impact our program.
Website- Calendar for all ensembles, repository for forms, booster meeting minutes, FAQ answers and past newsletter issues.
If you are having difficulty connecting with any of these methods, please contact Amaryllis for support.
FOOTBALL GAME SCHEDULE
Wear: GPE shirt, jeans, long black socks, athletic shoes, hair tied back.
Bring: big water, instrument, cash for concessions
5:30 Student drop off at Hare Field.
Trailer unload, set up
6:00 Dinner (buy or bring your own)
6:30 Warm up
7:00 Game starts
7:45 Halftime show (Part 1)
Game end - Load trailers
9:30 (approx) pick up at Hare Field
Be mindful of the busy parking lot!
The GPE Board has completed it's proposed revisions to our bylaws. It is now time for input from you! Parent feedback will be accepted through October 1st. Afterward, the Board will review the comments, assimilate the feedback, and create a draft for legal review. The plan is for a vote by our membership at the November booster meeting.
Some of the major changes to the bylaws are to adapt to our modern meeting methods (Zoom with electronic voting). Other changes further define who votes on what topics (board vs. general membership) and how many votes a certain role gets.
CALENDAR
9/11 Marching Tide Rehearsal 4p-7p
9/12 Football Game vs. Clackamas 5:30p-9:30p
9/13 Marching Tide Rehearsal 9a-2p
9/16 Marching Tide Rehearsal 4p-7p
9/18 Marching Tide Rehearsal 4p-7p
9/17 Can Drive Flyer Distribution
9/19 Football Game vs. Southridge 5:30p-9:30p
9/20 Can Drive 9a-12p
KEY CONTACTS
Mr. Adams, Band Director adamsb@hsd.k12.or.us
Amy DeGiovanni, Color Guard Director facelessdancer@gmail.com
Matt Huffman, Percussion Director huffmanm@hsd.k12.or.us
Amaryllis Daniels, Booster President ghsbandboosterpresident@gmail.com
More Booster information available on our website!