Welcome back to the 2018-2019 school year!!

This email is to all 6^th, 7^th, and 8^th  grade band students/parents. Please read carefully and be sure to mark down the upcoming important dates to get the year started off.

**Most information will be updated throughout the year on the BAND WEBSITE. We encourage you to check back regularly.**

• No instruments on the first day of school! Students will just need a notebook w/paper and something to write with.
• Tuesday, September 4^th Band Info Meetings (PARENTS ONLY!!!)
• 6^th grade at 6:00 PM (MRMS PIT)
• 7^th/8^th grade at 7:00 PM (MRMS PIT)
• 8^th grade parents will have short presentation on the Orlando trip immediately following the meeting. Parents can sign up to reserve a spot on a first come/first serve basis at the conclusion of the Orlando presentation. Space is limited**
• October 30^th Halloween Concert – 5:45 pm call time for participating students!

Please consider joining the Marvin Ridge Band Boosters (MRBB) – this organization greatly helps and supports the band at both the middle school and high school throughout the year! Without the support of this program and parents from previous years we would not have the program we have today. The MRBB Annual Dues are $50 per family and the money can be donated at open house next week or sent in to school during the first 1-2 weeks (Make Checks Payable to MRBB). To join please fill out the Band Booster Membership Form

Harris Teeter Vic Card:

Please link your Harris Teeter Vic Card to the Marvin Ridge Bands! Keep in mind you can link multiple organizations, and linking is an annual process IT WILL NOT RENEW AUTOMATICALLY!!!

MRBB code is 6377 – You can do this at the store with the cashier or online by following the link below!

Together in Education - Harris Teeter LLC

Volunteers needed:

Throughout the year we will be in need of parents willing to volunteer to help the band organize events, fundraisers, trips, and to chaperone. Please consider donating some of your time with 1 or more event during the school year. More details will be provided for each item listed below as details become available. Each event in itself is not overwhelming to volunteer, but the same parents assisting for every event can be. Please help us “spread the wealth” by having “all hands on deck”!

Volunteer Opportunities:

•           8^th Grade Orlando Trip – Lead Chaperone *March-April (periodic tasks throughout school year)
•          Cheesecake/Cookie Dough Fundraiser – Leader *November-December
•          Cheesecake/Cookie Dough Fundraiser – Order Collection (3-5 parents) *November-December
•          Cheesecake/Cookie Dough Fundraiser – Order Pick-up/Distribute (5-7 parents) *December
•          Holiday Elementary Concert (7^th/8^th only) – Chaperones (5-7 parents) *November-December
•          Halloween Concert – Lead organizer  *October
•          Halloween Concert – Decorations coordinator *October
•          Halloween Concert Bake Sale Coordinator  *October
•          MPA Performance (7^th/8^th only) – Chaperones *March
•          Band-A-Thon Fundraiser – Leader *March-April
•          Band-A-Thon Party – Lead organizer *May
•          Band-A-Thon Party – Assistants (7-10 parents) *May

Please click HERE to view volunteer options!

Wish List Items:

** Wish list items can be found on the left hand tab to our website throughout the year. At the start of the school year we are in need of:

-          Candy

-          Tissue

-          Mechanical Pencils

-          Sheet Protectors

Forms to view – Please consider getting involved with your child’s band experience!

Welcome Letter

Band Booster Membership Form

Volunteer Opportunities