NHS Band & Guard
Peek At the Week - August 23, 2021
Peek at the Week
WEEK TWO OF BAND CAMP!
Congrats on a fantastic first week of Band Camp!
Please refer to the Band Camp Smore for all details related to Band Camp.
- August 23, 24, 25, 26, 27
- Monday through Friday
- 8:00 am to 12:00 pm and 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm
*COLORGUARD: Please look for emails from Susan White to clarify the afternoon plans each day!*
*Students are expected to arrive at least 15 minutes early to all meetings or rehearsals – 8:00 am start = 7:45 am arrival*
Time to show your spirit and have fun during Band Camp Spirit Week! See schedule below:
All About Merchandise - here's your chance for spirit wear!
SHOW SHIRTS:
All registered band and guard members receive one (1) show shirt, as part of their paid registration. Since the show shirts are worn under the uniform for all performances, many families buy an extra show shirt for their student, which is nice because of back-to-back Friday night football game performances and Saturday competitions. New families, show shirts are a great memento for the season and a fun way to show your Newtown spirit. Parents, siblings and other family members are welcome to order!
Important note on show shirts! Our supplier has informed us that due to COVID, it is difficult to re-order shirts for a quick turn-around. If you think you want a show shirt (or if your band/guard member wants additional show shirts), please order them now. We will only be placing ONE order for show shirts this year.
AVAILABLE MERCHANDISE:
Now that band and guard are back with an in-person competition season, it's time to get your spirit wear! We currently have show shirts, band and guard shirts and sweatshirts, windbreakers, pit crew t-shirts and sweatshirts, flannel pj bottoms, car magnets, stadium blankets, and more available for order.
What other Band and Guard merchandise would you like to see available to order? Please COMPLETE THIS SURVEY to let us know! Survey responses will be accepted through 9:00 pm on Wednesday 8/25 so please respond right away if there is something you want to see available!
HOW TO ORDER MERCHANDISE:
Wondering where to order all these great items? Simply log on to the portal and place your order! There will be a table at Friday Night Under the Lights for you to order as well. We will also have limited quantities of some items to purchase directly at Friday Night Under the Lights.
Online orders will close at 10:00pm on Friday August 27. After that items will still be available but we will need to wait to meet quantity minimums before placing orders. If there is something you really want, please make every effort to order this week.
We hope to fulfill all orders at the picnic at mini-band camp on September 11.
Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions!
Betsy Krauss
203-297-2462 or betsykrauss85@gmail.com
Friday Night Under the Lights
This Friday, August 27, 2021 at 7:30 pm, parents and siblings are invited to Friday Night Under the Lights. The NHS Marching Band and Guard will demonstrate what they have learned during band camp before performing a preview of the show. Families will have an opportunity to see the outcome of the incredible work taking place over the past two weeks, in addition to learning about opportunities for volunteering and events.
FOR STUDENTS:
- Please wear dark shorts/pants and a plain white T-shirt.
FOR PARENTS:
- Due to construction in the stadium, this event will take place on the NHS backfield.
- PARKING: Drive past the front of the school through the bus/drop-off lane, make a right, go past the school building, and park in the spots by the fields.
- There will be opportunities to sign up to volunteer, buy merchandise, and learn more about the planned events this year.
- Bring lawn chairs for seating (and possibly bug spray).
Sharing Some Sad News from USBands
The following excerpt is copied from the USBands Facebook page, and shares the sad news of the passing of Linda Flaker.
Heads Up, Calendars Out
- August 23-27: Band Camp, Week 2
- August 27, 7:30 pm: Friday Night Under the Lights
- August 27, 10:00 pm: Merchandise orders due in portal
- August 30: Fall Rehearsal Schedule Begins
- September 6: No Labor Day Parade- CANCELED!
- September 10: Friday night home football game
- September 11: Mini Band Camp and Mini Band Camp Family Picnic
- September 11: US Bands at Bethel
- September 18: US Bands at Danbury
- September 19, 11:15-12:00: Newtown Arts Festival
- September 20, 7:45-8:45 pm: Parent meeting at NHS
- September 24 5:30-9:00 pm: Junk in Your Trunk
- September 25 9:00 am - 2:00 pm: Tag Sale
- September 25: US Bands at New Milford
- September 27-October 18: Pie Sale with delivery 11/15
- October 2: Yamaha Cup, Met Life Stadium
- October 9: US Bands at Norwalk
- October 16: GRASSO HOME SHOW
- October 18, 7:45-8:45 pm: Parent meeting at NHS
- October 22: Friday night home football game
- October 23: US Bands at Bunnell
- October 27: Trunk or Treat after rehearsal
- October 30: New England States
- November 6: National Championships at Met Life Stadium
- November 8: Band and Guard Banquet
- November 15: Pie Delivery/Pick-up
- November 15, 7:45-8:45 pm: Parent meeting at NHS
- December 20, 7:45-8:45 pm: Parent meeting at NHS
- January 24, 7:45-8:45 pm: Parent meeting at NHS
- February 28, 7:45-8:45 pm: Parent meeting at NHS
- March 21, 7:45-8:45 pm: Parent meeting at NHS
- April 18, 7:45-8:45 pm: Parent meeting at NHS
- May 16, 7:45-8:45 pm: Parent meeting at NHS
- June 20, 7:45-8:45 pm: Parent meeting at NHS
Have a Question?
There's always an answer... And, feel free to contact staff, your parent buddy, or any NHSBPC board member below:
- President: Dianna Pategas - 203-820-0407
- Vice President: Susan White - 203-470-7940
- Treasurer: Melissa Christenson - 303-304-0697
- Recording Secretary: Alenda Calderbank - 203-788-5444
- Corresponding Secretary: Bonnie Voegeli - 203-470-2321
Email: info@nhsbandguard.com
Website: http://newtownbandandguard.weebly.com/