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Fund Raisers, Informational

Pork Butt Fundraiser – Spring 2018

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Greetings Spartan Band Members and Supporters

Don’t miss out on this rare chance to score some of the real stuff!

David Ziegler, pit-masterButt Image $35 for the award-winning BBQ team Born in the Que S A will be donating his time and expertise to provide the Spartan Band supporters with his championship-caliber craft. Each pork butt is prepared fresh with the perfect blend of spices and seasonings before being slowly smoked on wood-fired BBQ pits that have been competition-tested. Your fully-smoked BBQ pork butt will come wrapped in foil ready to reheat with included instructions. Each butt serves approximately 16-20 people.

PLACE YOUR ORDER BY MARCH 23RD!

Don’t Wait! Orders are first come, first serve. Just a total of 60 butts will be available!

• Whole BBQ Pork Butt – $35 each, cash or check (made to WSHS Band Boosters).
• All orders must be paid-in-full in advance.
• All orders must be turned in by Friday, March 23rd.
• Turn in orders forms and payment to Mr. Sims in an envelope labeled “Pork Butt Funds”.
• Fully-cooked BBQ Pork Butts will be available for pickup at times listed below.
• Orders not claimed during the pickup times will be donated to a local food bank.
• No refunds can be given for unclaimed orders.

Butt detailed information

Order Forms are located here. A flyer with full details is located here.

THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING THE WSHS SPARTAN BAND!

Events, Informational

Updated: All-West Auditions – 2018

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Good day Spartan Band members and Band Booster members
Please see the following important note regarding weather impact for the All-West auditions.
Please note that All-West auditions will take place regardless of the weather.  We are potentially expected to get winter weather beginning Thursdaynight.  Please use your own judgment in regards to whether the roads are safe or not.
Unfortunately, WTBSOA will not be able to reschedule the auditions. We have also posted their announcement below regarding the weather:
Inclement weather plan (1/9/2018)

WTSBOA Directors,

Regardless of weather conditions, the All West Honor Band auditions will still take place this Saturday at Northside High School in Jackson. There is simply no way to reschedule the audition date.

Please communicate to your students that we understand the challenging and potentially dangerous situation and leave the final decision-making to the parent.  Parents will need to determine the best action, if any, concerning their student. We also advise students to take their instruments home on Thursday just in case schools are closed on Friday.

Thank you for your understanding in this matter.  Though we apologize for the situation, it is in fact outside our control, and all we can do is follow protocol and hope for a safe weekend.

WTSBOA Executive Board

Greetings Spartan Band members and Band Boosters
All-West auditions will take place this Saturday, January 13th at the following address:
Jackson North Side High School (map)
3066 N. Highland Ave
Jackson, TN 38305

 

Here is a link to a copy of the schedule for all of the students participating.  This includes Senior Band Auditions 9th through 12th grade and those auditioning for All-West Jazz Band.  You may also go to http://www.wtsboa.website to view the audition times and instructions.  It will be listed on the home page as Grade 9-10 Audition Times,  Grade 11-12 Audition Times, and Jazz Band Audition Times.
Mr. Sims will also have the schedules posted in the band room for all of the students.

 

Please make sure your child arrives at least 30 minutes prior to their audition time in order to find their audition location and to warm up.  Students will need to report to their sign-in table at least 10 minutes before their audition time.  Students with late afternoon audition times must be on the campus by 3:00 pm. For percussion auditions, timpani, xylophone and snare drum will be provided; however, students must bring their own sticks and mallets.  These instructions are also posted on the WTSBOA website.
Jackson, TN is a little over an hour drive depending on where you are departing from and if you are willing to carpool, then please let the boosters know ASAP.  If you do need a ride for your child, then please let the boosters know ASAP.  Transportation by bus will not be provided at this time unless we notify you all otherwise.
If you have any questions, then please contact the WSHS Band Boosters at whitestationbandboosters@gmail.com, or Mr. Sims.
spartanlove
Sincerely,
WSHS Band Booster Officers
Events, Fees, Fund Raisers, Informational

September Booster Meeting Updates

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Greetings Band Booster members.
For those of you that missed our General Booster Meeting last night, we have provided some important info for you.
Candy gummy sales:  Still in progress with 9 students participating.  We have sold 15 boxes so far.  Have contract completed (attached) with $52.00 cash if you want your child to participate.

 

Panera Bread Fundraiser:  We have a Panera Bread fundraiser scheduled for Monday, October 2nd from 4 p to 8 p at 4530 Poplar Ave (in Laurelwood shopping center).  This is a great way for the WSHS Band Boosters to make some good money.  Bring the attached flyer or have a copy of it on your phone to show at Panera in order for the boosters to get funds.  Pass out to family or friends and consider posting on your social media to get the word out.  Please be aware that Panera does not allow flyers to be passed out at their restaurant.

 

Moe’s Night:  We are working on confirming a Moe’s night after football season.  The potential date is December 8th.  More info to come soon.

 

Car Wash:  We are looking at September 30th for the next car wash.  More info to come soon.

 

Football Game:  The band will NOT be attending the September 15th Arlington game.  Enjoy your Friday off!

 

Treasurer Update:  Our current booster balance is around 10K. Our Treasurer, Andre Brooks and VP, Lara Hunter, will be working diligently with Mr. Sims to get them updated quickly.  More info to come soon.

 

Band Fees:  These are due.  Please pay or communicate with us if there is an issue.  We realize some of you may be waiting on your student account update in order to use funds for band fees.  Please let us know.

 

Band Trip: Website:  www.etadventures.com
Click the Log-in button at the top of the page and enter the following to register your child:
Trip/Group Code:  whitestationboston18
Password:  bostrip18

 

Band Bylaws:  The bylaws were adopted last night by a majority of a show of hands (none were opposed). Please check the band website soon for an updated final copy. Read them.
 
Important Band Concert info coming shortly.

 

As always, we will have the meeting minutes posted onto the band website soon.  If you have any questions, then please do not hesitate to email us.

 

spartanlove
Have a great week.
WSHS Spartan Band Boosters
Events, Fund Raisers, Informational

Candy Fundraiser

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Candy Fundraiser – Kickoff 8/30/2017

We will be starting the candy fundraiser on August 30th.  The candy will be different types of gummy candy (total of 52 in each box) and will be sold for $1.00 each.  The contract for participating found below.

 

Please make sure you read over the contract carefully. If you give permission for your child to participate, then please complete the contract and turn both the contract and $52.00 in cash to Mr. Sims. We are only accepting cash for this fundraiser.  You must have the contract completed & signed along with the $52.00 in cash for your child to receive a box to sell.
Link to Candy Fundraiser Contractr
Click to get the candy fundraiser contract.

 

If you have any questions regarding the candy fundraiser, then please do not hesitate to email us.
Fees, Fund Raisers, Informational

Financial Menu Added

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Hello Spartan Band Members and Supporters.

Today we have added a new menu item to help with the Fees and Fundraising requirements of the Spartan Band members.

FinancialMenu

On the menu you will now see a Financial tab, and below it two sub menu items.

  • 2017 Fee Tracking
  • Fundraisers

The fee tracking page is linked to the spreadsheet sent out earlier today. This is where you can see the latest updates on your students band fees status.

Fundraisers will take you to upcoming and long term fundraising efforts.

One exciting feature that we are working toward is Online Payments. We will be partnering with PayPal for the online payment option. More to follow on that.

Please contact us if you have any questions about the above informaion.

Kind Regards,

WSHS Band Boosters

Informational

Welcome Letter – 2017

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spartanlove
Dear Parents,
Welcome to the 2017-2018 White Station High School (WSHS) Band Boosters. Since you have a child participating in the WSHS band program, then you are officially a member of the WSHS Band Boosters.  The Band Boosters support the band director, Mr. Brian Sims, and the WSHS band students as well as encourage fellowship among all band parents.
One way we encourage fellowship is through volunteering. Consider volunteering! We need volunteers on all of the following committees: Audit, Band Banquet, Chaperone, Communication, Fundraising, Nominating, Transportation, and Uniform Committee. Please volunteer for one or as many committees as you can! If you have a special skill/ability (e.g., instrument cleaning/repair, photography, graphic design, painting, sewing, etc.) that you can offer to the band program, then please let us know.
Fundraising is an important part of our band program and we have several fundraising opportunities throughout the year. Group fundraisers such as car washes and BBQ sales help raise much needed funds for the band program to purchase music and office supplies, repair instruments, and so much more. Band students can also participate in individual fundraisers to earn money used to reduce the cost of the spring band trip. We welcome all ideas for fundraisers, so please volunteer your ideas and volunteer to help!
Most importantly, please be engaged in the band program by attending our monthly Band Boosters General meetings. By attending the booster meetings, you stay informed about all of the band and booster activities. General meetings are scheduled once a month and will be posted to the band website. Our band website is
https://whitestationband.org which is updated with the latest news. Join our Facebook page, “White Station High School Band” and follow the band on Twitter @thestation_band. The Remind app is also used for notification of band activities. Stay tuned!
Please be sure to take time to read emails from White Station Band Boosters as they contain important band information. If you are not receiving emails, then please contact our Communications Officer, Denise Cooper, at whitestationbandboosters@gmail.com. No one should ever say, “I didn’t know about that.”
The WSHS Band Booster Officers for the 2017-2018 year are:
  • President – Stephanie Ziegler
  • Vice President – Lara Hunter
  • Secretary – Amy Parkison
  • Treasurer – Andre Brooks
  • Communications – Denise Cooper
If you have any questions, then please feel free to contact any one of the Officers. We will help in any way we can. Our email is whitestationbandboosters@gmail.com
Let’s have fun and make this a memorable year for our kids!
WECOME EVERYONE!
The WSHS Band Booster Officers
Fees, Informational

Band Fee Installment Form

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Good day Spartan Band Members and Supporters

There is a new installment plan option for paying band fees for the 2017-2018 school year.  Please use the below payment voucher if you wish to use the installment plan.

Please pay close attention to the instructions and due dates noted on the voucher.  If you wish to make the full payment of $170.00, then that payment is due by August 31st.

For any questions regarding payments, please email Stephanie Ziegler, WSHS Band Booster President, at ziglet@mac.com

Form:  WSHS_BandFee_Installments

spartanlove

Kind Regards,

WSHS Band Boostsers

Events, Informational

New Orleans Itinerary

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WSHS BAND AND ORCHESTRA TRIP

NEW ORLEANS, LA

MARCH 2-5, 2017

 

HOTEL Information:

Hampton Inn & Suites Elmwood – New Orleans

5150 Mounes Street

Harahan, LA  70123

504-733-5646

ITINERARY

Thursday Depart Memphis, TN 7:00 AM

March 2, 2017 Scheduled Reststop Enroute

Arrive Jackson, MS 11:00 AM

Lunch (On Own) 11:00-NOON

Depart Jackson, MS NOON

Arrive New Orleans, LA/World War II Museum 3:00 PM

This Afternoon The Band Enjoys Exploring The World War II

Museum

Depart World War II Museum 5:15 PM

Arrive Mulate’s 5:45 PM

This Evening The Band Enjoys Dinner and Cajun Dancing at

Mulate’s

Depart Mulate’s 8:00 PM

Arrive Hotel/Check-In 8:30 PM

 

Friday Deluxe Continental Breakfast Included in The Lobby of The Hotel

March 3, 2017 Depart Hotel 9:15 AM

Arrive University of New Orleans/Performing Arts Center 10:00 AM

This Morning The Band Participates in a Clinic at The University 10:30-11:30 AM

of New Orleans

Depart University of New Orleans NOON

Lunch (On Own) 12:30-1:30 PM

This Afternoon The Band Enjoys a Guided Tour of New Orleans

Including Jackson Square, The Vieux Carre, “Cites of The

Dead” Where You Learn About the City’s Most Unusual Burial

System, The Garden District and More

Arrive Steamboat Natchez 5:30 PM

This Evening The Band Enjoys The Dinner and Dixieland

Jazz Cruise

Depart Steamboat Natchez 9:30 PM

Return to Hotel 10:00 PM

 

Saturday Deluxe Continental Breakfast Included in The Lobby of The Hotel

March 4, 2017 Depart Hotel 9:30 AM

Arrive Audubon Zoo 10:00 AM

This Morning The Band Enjoys Exploring The Audubon Zoo

(Lunch On Own at The Zoo)

Depart Audubon Zoo 1:00 PM

Arrive Audubon Aquarium of The Americas 1:30 PM

Time to Discover The Audubon Aquarium of The Americas

Including an IMAX Movie

Depart Audubon Aquarium of The Americas 4:00 PM

Time to Shop in The Famous French Market   4:30-6:00 PM

Dinner (Included) 6:30-7:45 PM

Following Dinner The Band Enjoys Beignets at World Famous 8:00-9:00 PM

Café Du Monde

Return to Hotel 9:30 PM

 

Sunday Deluxe Continental Breakfast Included in The Lobby of The Hotel

March 5, 2017 Check-Out Hotel/Depart New Orleans, LA 8:30 AM

Arrive Jackson, MS 11:30 AM

Lunch (Included) 11:30-12:30 PM

Depart Jackson, MS 12:30 PM

Scheduled Reststop Enroute

Arrive Memphis, TN 4:30 PM