Wednesday, June 19, 2013
 SchoolCenter Picture Questions and Answers

Questions
1)  How do I take care of my uniform?
2)  What type of Fundraisers do we have?
3)  What concessions do we work and how do they support the band?
4)  What is the Marching Band summer uniform?
 
Answers
1)  Q How do I take care of my uniform?
A
Uniform cleaning instructions are on the forms & documents tab.

Spats are $5.75, Gloves are $2.75, Total of $8.50.

If you need repairs - missing buttons, lose snaps, etc - please come early before games and someone can help make those repairs.

Jackets and Pants should be dry cleaned. Our cleaner is D & S Cleaners located at 871 Broadway Road in Bedford, however you may choose any reputable cleaner of your choice.

Storm Coats - should be spot cleaned. They have been recently waterproofed - wash only as a last resort.

Berets can be dry cleaned if necessary.

Gloves can be washed - do not put in the dryer.

Hats and spats should be cleaned with Fantastic or use Mr. Clean Magic Eraser.

Thanks - we always like to look our best!
2)  Q What type of Fundraisers do we have?
A
Did you know that 90% of money we need for music, uniforms, instruments and supplies is raised by the Band Boosters? Did you know we support Dodge, RBC & THS?

Tag Day is one of our biggest student led fund raisers. Band students go door to door to raise money for our band. This money is used for instruments, music, uniforms and other things we need during the year.

Dippin' Dots at Football games - profits support our bands.

Tiger cards, Cookie Dough and Yankee Candle - these fundraisers are for individual students to raise money for band trips.

Night at the Races - profits support our bands.

Ice Cream Sundaes at BandFest - profits support our bands.
3)  Q What concessions do we work and how do they support the band?
A
Band Boosters raise money for our bands by selling concessions at Soccer, Football, and Basketball events. All profits are used for supporting the Dodge, RBC, and THS bands. We purchase instruments, uniforms, music, cases, and many more items for our bands.

We need your help!

What's involved? We need people to wrap pizza & dogs, warm pretzels, pour coffee & hot chocolate, refill pop, take orders, collect money. It's easy! Please sign up to help.
4)  Q What is the Marching Band summer uniform?
A

Summer uniforms for band students include the band polo, khaki pants and closed toed comfortable shoes. The band polos are purchased for students by the Band Boosters and freshmen will receive their shirts during band camp prior to the Twinsday Parade. Summer uniforms are worn for the Twinsday Parade and the Memorial Day Parade.