What are the Boosters?
Boosters plan, organize, raise money, and generally look after your students when you aren't there. All parents need to try to help out with something.
How can I get involved?
Participate in something! There are many opportunities to volunteer and the boosters can almost always use help with something.
Introduce yourself to other parents. We don't always recognize each other, especially in a crowd. Even if you're shy, try to meet some other people.
Learn the names of students in your student's section, especially the name of section leader(s).
Come 10-15 minutes before the end of full band practices (especially during band camp) to listen for information and see how the show is progressing. Bring a chair or blanket to sit on.
When are the meetings?
Boosters meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesday of each month in the band room. Try to attend if you can. The minutes of the meeting appear in the next month's newsletter.
How can I keep up with information?
Thorough maps, weekly schedules, and calendars, as well as the list of expenses and their due dates are available. They can be found on the table outside the band office. The payment drop box can be found on the wall outside the band office.
Occasionally, dates and times will change. The changes will be announced at practices and in band class and are often emailed as well.
Newsletters are mailed home each month with information from the boosters and band directors.
Be sure to ask your student for new information regularly, and check this website. |
What if my child has to miss practice?
If your student will be absent, be sure he or she has notified Mr. Lortz or Mr. Drake and his or her section leader.
What is "Kill Drill"?
"Kill Drill" is the last Thursday of band camp. It's a good chance to see the show, but lasts until the directors are satisfied (no later than 11:00 PM).
How do I buy tickets to an away competition?
Before an away competition, tickets are available at practices. If you buy tickets from a booster, the money benefits the WHS band. If you buy tickets at the competition, they cost more and benefit the host band.
At home football games, parents sit near the band by the press box. At away competitons, parents try to sit together near the 50-yard line. Look for familiar faces, spirit shirts, and buttons.
Chaperones usually travel with the band and remain with the band. Other parents travel separately.
After competitions, parents usually line up at the door of WHS to welcome the band home.
Any other advice?
Bottled water and sunscreen are essentials that your student needs to take to practice.
If your student plays a brass instrument, consider a plastic mouthpiece when it gets cold.
Some away competitions are cold, and some are downright freezing. They are all outside. Foot warmers and hand warmers (the small chemical packs), seat cushions, and blankets are all good. Be sure to dress warmly!
If you have any questions, call the designated parent for your student's section.
Just when it seems like you'll never have a free weekend again, remember the season ends in mid-November! |
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