Oak Hammock Osprey Band
APRIL NEWSLETTER
Picture Preview Night
Monday, Apr 28, 2014, 03:15 PM
Oak Hammock Band Room
Spring Trip
The Spring Trip to Cirque du Soleil and the Magic Kingdom gets closer every day. Trip update packets went home with students on April 11. Please make sure you get it from your child so you are updated with the latest info. There is also a form that is to be signed and turned in from the packet. You can also sign up to receive text alerts during the trip, see packet for more information.
BAND PARENT MEETING
AGENDA
- Band Concert Date and Location
- Awards Night
The monthly Band Parent meetings are a way for you to stay connected to and be informed of your child's experience in the Osprey Band. Please come out and see what it is all about.
Remaining Band Parent Meeting Dates for the 2013-2014 School Year: See you next year!
Tuesday, May 13, 2014, 06:30 PM
Oak Hammock K8 Band Room, 1251 SW California Blvd, Port St. Lucie, FL
Spring Concert
The Spring Concert is a required performance for all Band students. Students must have the Band uniform as stated in the syllabus handed out at the beginning of the year. All students must report to the Treasure Coast High School Band room for warm-up at 6:10pm. The concert will start promptly at 7:00pm. Students must stay for the ENTIRE concert, not just for their performance to receive full credit for their attendance and participation.
Wednesday, May 21, 2014, 07:00 PM
Treasure Coast High School
Vending Machine
The vending machine is going great! No longer do you have to get to the music store before they close to get your band supplies!! You can get most of your needed supplies right in class. Below you will find a list of items in the vending machine along with their prices.
Clarinet Reed $2.75
Bass Clarinet Reed $4.50
Alto Sax Reed $3.25
Tenor Sax Reed $4.50
Bari Sax Reed $8.00
Oboe Reed $15
Bassoon Reed $15
Mouthpiece Cushion (Clar and Sax) $2.50
Valve Oil $2.50
Rotary Oil $5.00
Cork Grease $2.50
Slide Grease $2.50
Chap Stick $1.50
Polish Cloth $3.00
Saxophone Cleaning Swab $6.00
Clarinet Cleaning Swab $8.00
Flute Cleaning Swab $10.50
Saxophone Neck Strap $19
Band Parent Board of Directors
Please feel free to contact any of the Board Members if you would like to volunteer or have any questions about how you can help the Osprey Band.
President-Terry Andrade- 772-607-1060 , email: terandrade@comcast.net
Vice President- Christine Cassidy- 772-342-7394 ,email: jcchris92@hotmail.com
Secretary- Sabrina Elmore- 772-361-4535 ,email: alleycat1024@hotmail.com
Treasurer- Lee Searfoss- 772-882-5646 , email: kingsearfoss@hotmail.com
Volunteer Status
If you are planning on volunteering to help out with fundraisers, concerts the Spring Trip, or anything where you come in contact with students you must complete the official volunteer training as well as complete the application process online. To complete the application process please follow the directions below.
Go to the District Website www.stlucieschools.org
- Select "Jobs"
- Select "How to apply for the first time" button. (This will provide the necessary
instructions. You may wish to open it in a new window to reference it as you go
through the application process.)
- Select "Click to Apply"
- Select "Click to view current openings"
- Please follow the online instructions.
- Select "Volunteer - non-paid", bottom of left box (You will be prompted to create an
account.)
-When promoted, ensure you select Oak Hammock as the volunteer site. (Otherwise we
won't know the application is for Oak Hammock.)
Please email Amy Isenhower when you have completed this application process. amy.isenhower@stlucieschools.org
Spring Concert
Our Spring Concert will be at Treasure Coast High School this year. May 21 @ 7:00pm
Awards Night
Annual awards night to celebrate our band student's achievements. At Oak Hammock on May 22, 2014 @7:00pm
THe Osprey
Type:Bird
Diet:Carnivore
Average life span in the wild:30 years
Size:Body, 21 to 23 in (54 to 58 cm); wingspan, 5 to 6 ft (1.5 to 1.8 m)
Weight:3.1 to 4.4 lbs (1.4 to 2 kg)
Did you know?The osprey is one of the most widespread birds of prey and can be found on every continent except Antarctica