Final band newsletter 2020-2021 School year

From Stuart.Tankesley@hsv-k12.org & Holly.Connell@hsv-k12.org

From the Directors:
As we wrap up the year in this final newsletter, we just want to say another big thank you to our students and families for all that they do.  We truly appreciate you and couldn't do this without you!  We are so blessed to be able to teach the best students and families at HHS.  Congratulations Seniors on your graduation at the VBC!   We will miss you!
We will be taking a newsletter break and only sending our information as needed for the month of June, but email us if you need anything.
-Mr. Tankesley and Mrs. Connell
School Instrument Check out
If you need to check out a school instrument (concert or marching), you can do so June 7-11 from 9-2 pm with Mrs. Connell
Band Camp Schedule
The 2021 Band Camp Schedule is attached to this email.  Minor changes are still possible.  Make note that uniform fittings, booster dues (#2) collection, and form collection will happen by class from 4-7 during the first week.  By request, we will have lots of HHS Band swag available for purchase like car magnets, draw string bags, lanyards, our 2021 show shirt, and more!  Our big band parent meeting is happening on Thursday, July 22nd at 6:00 pm.   Our preview show is scheduled for Friday evening, August 6th tentatively at Milton Frank.   
BLUE POLO SHIRTS:  
As we mentioned at the beginning of the year, we will continue to use the same polo band shirt from year to year.  If your shirt is in good condition and fits, keep it!    Every student must have a polo.
If you are graduating, not doing band next year, or have outgrown your shirt you have the opportunity to sell your shirt to another student if it's in good condition for $15.  To sell your shirt,  attach a self-addressed, stamped envelope with a safety pin to the shirt and return on a hanger to the band room.    This needs to be done by the last day of school.   New and current members will have the opportunity to purchase your shirt this summer for $15.   We will mail you cash or a check.
New students to the band program and returning members who need a shirt will have the chance to purchase a new shirt for $35 or a used shirt based on availability for $15.  
Questions?  Bonnie Eversole - bonnieinbama5@gmail.com

Upcoming Dates for Summer 2021 (edited percussion summer dates on 5/14)
Tues-Fri, June 1-4 Rookie Camp (required for all new members and leadership except color guard)  8:00 am - 12:00 pm
June 7-11  Color Guard Summer Camp.  9-2
JUNE 7-11  5:00-8:00 pm.  PERCUSSION CAMP!! (edited 5/14)
Thurs-Saturday July 8-10  Drum Major and Leadership team training.
Wed-Friday, July 14-16 Make-up Rookie Camp (new members).  Please email stuart.tankesley@hsv-k12.org if you need to attend them make up rookie camp (unable to attend in May).  8:00-12:00.  
July 19(Monday) – beginning of Band Camp!! All students that participate in marching band are required to attend.  Any student not attending in full will not have a spot in the marching band.  Please address any conflicts with a director ASAP!  All Day!

Here is the 21-22 Band Camp Schedule!