Austin High School Maroon Band News
July 29, 2018 - August 5, 2018
Summer Band
As a reminder, please be sure students dress comfortably, wear white shirts and drink plenty of water to stay hydrated. There will also be water available for students during these practices too. Volunteer sign-ups are available on CHARMS for parents to volunteer to help with the Hydration/Water Schedule.
Spirit Week
Monday, July 30 - Decades Day (Freshman - 60's; Sophomores - 70's; Juniors - 80's and Seniors - 90's)
Tuesday, July 31 - Vine Day (Dress up as your favorite vine)
Wednesday, August 1 - Gender Bender Day (Dress up as the opposite gender)
Thursday, August 2 - Section Day (Individual sections will determine dress-up style)
Friday, August 3 - Schwobble Day (Come as is)
Spirit Week Fundraiser at Double Dave's
This offer is only available at the Double Dave's Arbor Trails location @ 4301 W. William Cannon Dr., Austin, TX 78749.
Please come out and show your MAROON support!
CHARMS Sign Up - Immediate Volunteer Needs
The CHARMS calendar is ready for volunteers!! We would love to see everyone contribute whatever time they have to make this year's band the greatest yet. So please review the calendar in CHARMS and sign up!
Immediate concerns are volunteers for the Summer Band Hydration/Water Schedule. This is a very important job as we need to make sure our kids stay hydrated during these HOT summer days!!
Additional Fitting For Shorts and Vipers (marching shoes)
Sophomores - Seniors: Please try on your uniform shorts and vipers to make sure they still fit and are presentable. If you need to order a new size, please let Heidi Harrod know on Tuesday!!
Outfitting Day
NOTE: AISD's Back to School Bash is also on August 4 from 12-3 p.m., so please plan accordiingly.
Estimated costs:
Fair Share Fees: $400 - $440 (fee structure available)
Instrumental Rental (school issued): $25
Spring Band Trip - $50 Deposit
Game Day Meal Plan - $80
Summer Uniform (shoes, shorts, polo shirt) - $85
Duffle Bag (embroidered with student's name): $40 (Highly recommended for carrying essentials to competitions, trips, band camp, etc.)
Spirit Gear - Lots of great items to show your Maroon Band pride!
Please bring your checkbook, credit card or cash.
TRASH BAG FUNDRAISER
JULY 26 – AUGUST 9
The trash bag fundraiser is BACK!! For every roll you sell a portion will go directly to your child's band account which is a great way to help offset band fees!
Packets were sent home with students on Thursday, July 26. All money should be collected when the order is taken. Checks can be made payable to Austin High Band. Order forms and money should be turned in to the band office by Friday, August 10.
If you have any questions regarding the Trash Bag Fundraiser, please contact Bridgette Bloomquist at bloomy4@gmail.com.
Kona Ice
Tuesday, July 31 @ 3:45 pm
Wednesday, August 1 @ 3:45 pm
Monday, August 6 @ 3:45 pm
Wednesday, August 8 @ 3:45 pm
Thursday, August 9 @ 3:45 pm
Monday, August 13 @ 6:45 pm
Wednesday, August 15 @ 6:45 pm
Friday, August 17 @ 11:15 am
2018 Game Day Meal Plan
Find out more next week during Summer Band and at Outfitting Day on Saturday, August 4.
Any questions, please contact Jill Ivie, the meal plan coordinator at jill.ivie@gmail.com.
Prop Building Days
Hotter Than Heck Golf Tournament
What Do You Like About Summer Band?
Georgia McDonald (Senior/ Low Brass) - Seeing my Friends in the Summer.
Jacqueline Vera (Sophomore / Clarinet) - The Water Balloon Fight; Spirit Week, Gender Bender Day.
Mikaela Navarro (Junior / Flute) - Being with Friends and Making New Friendships.
McKa'an Zimmeran (Junior / Flute) - Being with my Section!
Camille Embree (Junior / Flute) - Getting to be with my Friends all the time and learning more about Austin High.
Jessica Reyes (Senior / Low Brass) - Section Bonding; Learning the Traditions at Austin High; Balloon Fight; Spirit Week; Meeting New People.
Ali Lovings (Sophomore / Drum Line) - Getting to see my Friends again.
Foreign Exchange Students
Important Summer Dates....
July
30-31 Full Summer Band 7:30-4:00pm (Auditions for positions in the primary show take place this week)
August
1-3 Full Summer Band 7:30-4:00pm
4 Outfitting Day 8:00-3:00pm
4 Prop Building Day 1 8:00-5:00pm
6-10 Full Summer Band 7:30-4:00pm
9 Maroon Round Up (Freshmen only) 9:30-2:30pm
11 Prop Building Day 2 8:00-5:00pm
13-15 Full Summer Band 5:00pm-7:00pm
15 Band 101 Meeting 5:30pm - Discuss fundraising, volunteering and other events
15 Summer Band Performance 7:00pm-7:30pm
16-17 Full Summer Band 7:30-11:30am
20 First Day of School!!
31 First Game vs Connally High School @ House Park 7:30pm
Austin High School Maroon Band
Online Information
- Check https://www.charmsoffice.com/ for calendar, financial information, documents, volunteering opportunities, etc.
- School code is “austinhsband”
- You will need student’s id number
- Go to https://austinisd.schoolcashonline.com to create an online account for credit card payments for band/color guard fees.
Email: askahsband@gmail.com
Website: http://www.austinhigh.band/
Location: 1715 Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX, United States
Phone: (512) 414-2505
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SFAMaroonBand/