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For the week of April 30th
Please continue to sell Raffle Tickets! Tickets and money must be returned by Wednesday.
MON |
Raffle Ticket Collection |
3:15pm – 3:30pm |
Lafayette |
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Wind Symphony Rehearsal |
3:45pm – 5:00pm |
Lafayette |
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Color Guard (raffle ticket collection) |
6:00pm – 8:30pm |
Lafayette |
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Percussion Training |
7:00pm – 9:00pm |
Lafayette |
TUES |
Raffle Ticket Collection |
3:15pm – 3:45pm |
Lafayette |
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Concert Band Rehearsal |
3:45pm – 5:00pm |
Lafayette |
WED |
FINAL Raffle Ticket Collection |
3:15pm – 3:45pm |
Lafayette |
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Wind Symphony Rehearsal |
3:45pm – 5:00pm |
Lafayette |
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Jazz Band Concert |
7:00pm – 8:00pm |
Beeler Auditorium |
THURS |
Symphonic Band Rehearsal |
3:45pm – 5:00pm |
Lafayette |
FRI |
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SUN |
Percussion Ensemble Concert |
2:00pm – 3:00pm |
Beeler Auditorium |
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Spring Concert (All Bands) |
4:00pm – 6:00pm |
Beeler Auditorium |
Upcoming Events:
May 3: Jazz Band Concert
May 7: Spring Concert (see below for itinerary)
May 12 and 13: Mini-Camp
May 15: Restaurant Day at Puccini’s (all Lexington locations)
May 16 and 18: Graduation Rehearsal for Wind Symphony
May 24: Wind Symphony to perform at Lafayette High School Graduation
Band Camp 2017 – PLEASE MARK YOUR SUMMER CALENDARS! |
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Freshmen, First-time Marchers, Guard and Percussion camp: July 24-28, 2017 Full Band Camp: July 31-August 4, 2017 & August 7-11, 2017 |
Percussion – Mr. Lewellen |
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Check your personal calendars for a dress rehearsal on Saturday, May 6 from 1pm – 4pm. Let me know of any conflicts by Tuesday. Also, let me know when you can arrive on Sunday. |
Spring Concert on Sunday, May 7 |
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Lafayette High School Band
Bring percussion equipment back to the band room after the concert. · Percussion: 1-4pm Saturday rehearsal and set-up · Remember – Black shoes & black socks (up to the calf) · Concert will last 90 minutes to 2 hours · We are dressing in the band room · Transportation is not provided |
$10,000 Spring Raffle |
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We are less than one week away from the $10,000 raffle drawing! The final deadline for returning money and tickets is Wednesday, May 3. At that time, ALL tickets (sold and unsold) must be returned with the money. Remember – the success of this raffle is dependent upon you and every ticket sold will help the band program. We will be in the band room after school on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday this week to collect your raffle tickets and money. Please remember to return the small portion of the tickets sold to be entered into the raffle drawing along with the money. Contact John or Melena Dailey with questions at dailey1997@yahoo.com or call/text Melena at (859) 619-4776. |
Chaperone Information Meeting |
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If you are interested in learning more about becoming a band chaperone there will be an informational meeting at 9:15 am Saturday, May 13 during the mini-camp in the Lafayette Cafeteria. If you have questions or are interested and cannot make the meeting contact Mike Booth at mikeboothgm@gmail.com. |
Win a $15 Gift Card by Turning in Your Medical Authorization |
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Between May 1 and May 13 every student turning in a completed and signed Medical Authorization Form will be entered to win one of two $15 gift cards of their choice. It takes at most five minutes to complete the form but it is critical that every student has a form on file with the band. The Medical Authorization form is the yellow form you received in your packet or you can click here to download the form. Mail the complete and signed form to: Lafayette Band Association PO Box 910450 Lexington, KY 40591, give to Mr. Bishop, or place in the black box in the band room. Contact Mike Booth at mikeboothgm@gmail.com if you have questions. |
Save the Date: Restaurant Day at Puccini’s on Monday, May 15 |
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Save the date and plan to eat at Puccini’s Restaurant on Monday, May 15! Puccini’s will donate 20% of sales to the Lafayette Band for dine-in and carry-out all day. The offer is good at all three Lexington locations. Enjoy some great Italian food and support the band! |
B-I-N-G-O: Volunteers Needed for Skilled Positions |
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Bingo is a year-round fundraiser and we need the participation of every Lafayette Band Family! The financial success of Bingo depends on parent volunteers. Several pull tab sellers are needed every Tuesday and Thursday – the bingo patrons want to give us their money by purchasing pull tabs! (And the more volunteers we have makes it easier and more fun for all!) In addition, we need to fill several “trained” positions (sell paper, sell computers, caller, payout, and back room). These positions are necessary to operate Bingo and there are several openings due to graduating parents. This is a great opportunity to become involved and support the band! Click here for more information about each of these positions. We ask that each family volunteer 12 times per year at Bingo. Please find a Tuesday or Thursday this month and come to the Bingo Hall in Keithshire Shopping Center at 6:00 pm. You will meet some great parents and support the band’s fundraising efforts. |
Thank You to the Bingo Volunteers |
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Many, many thanks to the following families who volunteered at Bingo at least 10 times since June 2016. We truly appreciate your commitment to this fundraiser!
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Registration for Summer M2 Lessons |
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Register for Summer M2 Lessons on the Lafayette Band website: Lessons will be held on the following dates: The cost is $75 and payment must be received prior to the first lesson or you will not be allowed to participate. |
Order Memory Books and Band DVDs |
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Pre-order your 2016-17 “Vox Populi” Memory Book and DVD now by downloading the order form. The Memory Book is designed by photographer and band parent, Michelle Dunlap and includes 60 glossy, color pages. The DVD is produced by Jim Davis and our Media Crew and will include marching band and concert performances for the year. The Memory Book and DVD will cost $20 each or the cost for both items is $35. These are special keepsake items for the band year. Watch the e-News for distribution dates and times. For more information, contact Jane Andreatta at jkandreatta@gmail.com or 859-361-0700. |
Graduation on Wednesday, May 24 |
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FCPS has set the May graduation dates and Lafayette High School will graduate on Wednesday, May 24 at 4:00pm. The 2017/2018 Wind Symphony will perform at Graduation. May 16 – Graduation Rehearsal from 3:45 to 5:00pm |
Southland Street Fair on Saturday, May 13 |
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Join the fun on Saturday, May 13 at the Southland Street Fair! This is a great opportunity for the Lafayette Band to participate and give back to the community. The fair will be held on Southland Drive and includes music, food trucks, vendors, inflatables, etc. The event is free and open to the public. Here is a link to the Southland Street Fair website where you can view the entertainment schedule, food options and vendors: http://southlandstreetfair.com/ Volunteers are needed from 11:00am – 9:00pm and three hour shifts are available. Click on the link to volunteer https://lexingtonhabitat.volunteerhub.com/lp/southlandstreetfair/events and receive a free Southland Street Fair tshirt. This is a great opportunity to give back to our community and earn volunteer service hours. |
Chaperone Crew |
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We currently have a shortage of male chaperones for the upcoming marching band season. If you are interested in volunteering as a chaperone and fit the chromosome requirements please contact Mike Booth at mikeboothgm@gmail.com. Chaperone volunteering opportunities for everyone else will open up in June. |
Lafayette Band Color Guard Spring and Summer Training |
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Congratulations to the students selected for the Lafayette Band Color Guard! Below is the spring and summer training schedule: · Monday evenings from 6:00pm to 8:30pm (May 1, May 8) · Mini-camp on May 12 and 13 (5:30pm-8:30pm and 9:00am-noon) · Mini-camp on June 9 and 10 (5:30pm-8:30pm and 9:00am-noon) · Mini-camp on July 7 and 8 (5:30pm-8:30pm and 9:00am-noon) · Color Guard Camp July 24-28, July 31-August 4, and August 7-11 |
2017-2018 Materials Mailed |
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All families should have received a set of materials in the mail for the 2017-2018 band year. The materials include:
Please complete and return these materials to the address provided on each form. Or watch the e-News for collection dates during the spring mini camps. The forms are also available on the Lafayette Band website at www.lafayetteband.org |
Family Payments Matter for Every Student |
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As we plan for the 2017-18 band year, all LBA families need to understand that the family payments form the backbone of the band budget and all activities. Fundraising and Bingo are important but they cannot replace the funds provided by the family payments. It is important that every family be responsible and meet its financial obligations. The lack of family payments this past year has resulted in difficult situations for our musical instructors – we are not able to make timely payments and several have left to find employment elsewhere. This has a negative impact on the musical instruction provided by Lafayette and our students’ growth as musicians. The unpaid expenses from this year will carry-forward into the budget for the 2017-18 year. Family Payments matter! For our students to have the best possible band and musical experience at Lafayette, families must meet their basic financial obligation. If needed, please contact Mr. Smith at 859-396-3311 or chuck.smith@fayette.kyschools.us for a confidential conversation about a payment arrangement – he is more than willing to work with you and your circumstances. Let’s finish this year strong – both musically and financially! |
F U N D R A I S E R D A S H B O A R D |
KROGER |
AMAZON SMILE |
BINGO |
REGISTER YOUR KROGER CARD AND A PORTION OF YOUR PURCHASES WILL BE DONATED TO THE LBA. We received $1300 this quarter for the Kroger Community Rewards program. |
Support the Lafayette Band when you shop on Amazon. Use this link every time you shop at Amazon: http://smile.amazon.com/ch/61-1163113 The Amazon Smile link can be used with Amazon Prime. |
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AT BINGO ON TUESDAY AND THURSDAY. Each family is asked to volunteer 12 times per year to maintain this fundraiser. The Bingo Hall is located in the Keithshire Shopping Center on the corner of Clays Mill Rd and Keithshire (behind Burger King) |
The Kroger Community Rewards number for Lafayette Band is #10043 |
Amazon will donate 0.5% of the purchase price to the Lafayette Band Association. Please share this link with family and friends. |
Please come and sell pulltabs for a few hours: 6:00-8:00pm or 8:00-10:00pm |
Charms Database |
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The Lafayette Band uses Charms, a web-based organizational software system to track student contact information, financial statements, email communication, and more. To log into Charms, go to www.charmsoffice.com. Click “Enter” on the top menu and click “Parents/Students/Members” on the dropdown list. Login using the school code “lhsband” and enter your student ID/password. If you need your student ID, please contact Liz Booth at lafayettebandaccounts@gmail.com. The student ID is assigned by Charms and is a combination of letters and numbers. If your student has an outstanding balance, you will receive a monthly financial statement. The monthly payments will be billed individually in the Fixed Payment ledger. Amounts received that are less than the billed fixed payment amount will be temporarily stored in the Miscellaneous ledger. When the amount in the Miscellaneous ledger is sufficient to pay a monthly payments, we can transfer the amount to the appropriate fixed payment. Band payments may be paid by cash, check, credit card or money order. Checks and money orders should be made payable to “LBA” (please note the student’s name) and mail to: Lafayette Band Association |
Links to General Information |
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Click Here for Contacts |
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LBA Meeting Schedule |
Instructions to Set up a Twitter Account |
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Download the Lafayette Band Handbook. |
REMIND: 859-519-8446. @lafayetteb, @lhswinds, @62d72, @lhsconcer |
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Update FCPS Background Check |
Kroger Card Registration Instructions |
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Lafayette High School Band
401 Reed Lane
Lexington, KY 40503