Week of October 26, 2020
Norcross Bands Newsletter
Mark Your Calendar
Monday, October 26 - Percussion Ensemble Rehearsal
Monday, October 26 - Colorguard Rehearsal 5:00-8:00PM
Tuesday, October 27 - Wind Symphony Woodwinds ONLY 4:30-5:15PM
Tuesday, October 27 - MB Rehearsal 5:30-8:00PM
Thursday, October 29 - Wind Symphony Brass ONLY 4:30-5:15PM
Thursday, October 29 - MB Rehearsal 5:30-8:00PM
Friday, October 30 - Last Day for Fruit Fundraiser
Friday, October 30 - Homecoming Football Game vs. Discovery CALL TIME: 5:45PM
Monday, November 2 - Marching Band Showcase and MS Night 6:00PM
Friday, November 6 - Wind Symphony Rehearsal 3-5:30PM
Announcements and News
Message from the Directors
All of the students are working hard in class and on the field. Please remember the following:
- Grades are important. Please make sure your student is in class and keeping up with all of their assignments.
- The first round of All State tryouts will take place in January. The audition is digital. The cost is $30 per student and money should be turned into Mr. Newman.
- Sell FRUIT!!!!!!!
Marching Band Absence Notification
Online Fruit Fundraiser with Florida River Groves
Our no-contact Student Fundraiser is underway. Here are some important details:
- The sale is entirely online
- Orders ship directly to any address in the U.S. for a flat shipping rate of $6.95 per box.
- Two delivery dates are available in November and Early December to be chosen by the purchaser.
- Sales are tracked by participants – 50% of each sale goes into the student’s account.
- Digital brochures are attached for emailing to friends, family, coworkers, church, neighbors, etc. with instructions on how to order and a direct link to our online website
- Print off the Student Handout, fill in your student’s name, and distribute. Post then to the bulletin board at church, put them in mailboxes, give them to anyone likely to support our fundraiser, etc.
Supporters may place an order by:
1) Going to FruitSale.com
2) Selecting "Order Now"
3) Entering your groups ID number, 873255 or
4) Using this link to order: https://shop.floridaindianrivergroves.com/ecommerce/873255
Remember: It may take multiple attempts to make a sale. Please reach out and to follow up by phone, email, text, and social media. The more you reach out, the more sales you will make, and the more money you will earn.
Concession Stands Volunteers
Volunteer at our Home Football Games in the Concession Stands. This is one of the Norcross Bands' leading fundraisers, and we can not do it without the help of our amazing parents and supporters.
If you're able to volunteer, please signup on Charms.
NEW TIMES AVAILABLE Marching Band Rehearsal Screen-in Helpers/Chaperones
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0948AEAF2DA2FF2-mbscreenin
SCRIP Gift Card Fundraiser
You can still add money to your student's account via SCRIP gift cards! If you have a ShopWithScrip account, you can order plastic and e-cards at any time. Plastic gift cards will be ordered once a month, and you'll get an email when your order is in.
Publix and Ingles Gift cards: email nhsbandscrip@gmail.com. We will let you know the next band rehearsal we will be at for payment and pickup.
Specials: We have these cards for immediate payment and pickup:
- Home Depot - 7% cash to your account
- Best Buy - 5%
- Chipotle - 13%
- Domino's - 12%
Email nhsbandscrip@gmail.com if you are interested in any of these specials!
Join the Norcross Band Parents Facebook Group
Sponsor Spotlight
La Parrilla
Bleu House
Dagwood's Pizza
Norcross Bands
Email: norcrosshighband@gmail.com
Website: www.norcrosshighband.org
Location: 5300 Spalding Drive, Norcross, GA, USA
Phone: (770) 326-8066
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NorcrossHighSchoolBand