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March, 2017 Lakeshore Band News http://www.lakeshoreschools.k12.mi.us/?page_id=291 Spring is finally here----and so is another season of Lakeshore Athletics and Concession Stand!

Please consider volunteering this spring in the Concession stand.

1 March, 2017 Lakeshore Band News Spring is finally here----and so is another season of Lakeshore Athletics and Concession Stand! We are in need of parent volunteers to work the various concession stand shifts throughout April and May. Our Concession stand is our biggest fundraiser for the Lakeshore Band program! Please consider volunteering this spring in the Concession stand. It is a great way to support the Lakeshore Band program and Lakeshore Athletics while working a few hours, making new friends and seeing some old, and having fun! Please go to Signup.com to sign up for the shift that works best for you. The URL (website) for Signup.com has changed because of a new season: If you need assistance with accessing Volunteer Spot or would like to sign up via , please contact Ellen Dutton at Ellen_R_Dutton@whirlpool.com. We thank you for your continued support of the Lakeshore Bands! Thank you. Check Us Out On The Web To view this newsletter online and keep up with the latest news, please visit our website: mi.us/?page_id=291 Or follow the link under the Extra Curricular tab on the High School Main Page. IMPORTANT DATES MONDAY, APRIL 17 o FIRST MARCHING BAND PAYMENT DUE WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26 o PLANT SALE ORDERS DUE FRIDAY, APRIL 28 o FOOD SALE ORDERS DUE SATURDAY, MAY 6 o BLOSSOM PARADE SATURDAY, MAY 20 o FOOD SALE PICKUP, 8-10AM, LHS BAND ROOM MONDAY, MAY 22 o SECOND MARCHING BAND PAYMENT DUE The next BAND PARENT MEETING is scheduled for Tuesday, May 9 th at 7:00 pm in the LMS band room. Come join us for election of officers! Everyone is welcome!

2 FROM THE DESK OF MRS. VK Can you believe it is already time to gear up for next year s marching band? I have several important dates you will want to mark on your calendars as we make plans for next season. Band camp is Aug. 6-11, 2017! The fee for marching band is $450. It will be broken down into two payments of $225. o The first payment is due on April 17, o The second payment is due on May 22, 2017 The fee includes: o Expenses for band camp ($300) o Uniform cleaning/maintenance ($25) o A white t-shirt ($10) o Transportation and State Hotel ($65) o Food/snack/water fee ($50) Note: The food cost covers the cost for Jimmy Johns and/or the main dish (i.e. pizza or hot dogs). We will still ask for volunteers to assist with desserts, sides, and drinks on occasion. We use black drill master shoes for the wind and percussion players and neutral marching/dancing shoes for the colorguard. Shoes cost $45 and we will place the order for these in May. If your student needs shoes, please indicate the size on the registration form and include an additional $45 in your first payment due on April 17, Orders placed after May will include shipping. These forms are due on April 17, 2017, along with the first payment of $225. ALL FORMS ARE AVAILABE IN THE BAND ROOMS AND ON THE SCHOOL WEBSITE UNDER THE HIGH SCHOOL BAND SECTION. Registration Form to gather information about your student and how we can communicate with you. Health Form This form must be signed by the parent or guardian and notarized (we provide that service free of charge to you at the Spring Concerts). Please include a copy of the front and back of your insurance card with your health form. Code of Conduct Form which is your agreement with our student band handbook and agreement with the code of behavior as outlined in the handbook. Ford Field Form which is a legal document granting your student permission to perform at Ford Field for the State Championship.

3 Monday, April 17 Marching Band Registration and Camp Sign-up Current 8 th graders - during your class Current 9 th graders - 7:45am Current 10 th graders -7:30am Current 11 th graders -7:15am On Monday, April 17 please turn in. 1. Your first $225 payment * (checks only: Lakeshore Band Parents) 2. Your registration form. 3. Your health form with a copy of your insurance card. If you don t have insurance please write that on the health form. 4. Your Ford Field Form-legal document authorizing your performance at State Championship. 5. Your Code of Conduct Form- Students/parents need to read the student band handbook (found on the website) before signing this document. Only those students with the 1 st payment and all of the completed paperwork will be allowed to sign up for camp housing on that Monday. Students who forget their payment and forms will be allowed to sign up beginning Tuesday, April 18 for whatever choices remain. It is strongly recommended that they come prepared with forms and payment in hand. Monday, May 22 the 2 nd payment of $225 is due. * Requests for special payment plans and scholarship assistance should be directed to Mrs. VonKoenig at lvonkoenig@lakeshoreps.org by Monday, April 22 nd. Please do not wait to request scholarship assistance as those are granted from a limited funding source on a first come/first serve basis. Notarized Health Forms- We require all of the health forms to be notarized. We offer that service to you free of charge! The health forms that you turn in to us in April will be available at tables before and after the Spring Concerts for both Middle and High School Bands in May. Please stop by the table and confirm your signature with the nurses and they will notarize your form. You can sign up for volunteer spots online! Check out the great opportunities to put your expertise to work! It s a great way to stay up-to-date, support the band, and get to know the kids!

PEARL HARBOR PAYMENT SCHEDULE PAYMENTS ARE $250 If your High School student will be traveling to Hawaii to participate in the 76 th anniversary of Pearl Harbor December 3-10, 2017,the schedule for

4 PEARL HARBOR PAYMENT SCHEDULE PAYMENTS ARE $250 If your High School student will be traveling to Hawaii to participate in the 76 th anniversary of Pearl Harbor December 3-10, 2017,the schedule for the rest of the payments is included below. Checks are to be payable to Lakeshore Band Parents. June 19 July 24 August 21 September 18 October 23 Give-Back Night Fundraisers in support of the Pearl Harbor Trip: April 12-May 12, Soft Touch Car Wash Pass Sale April 25, 2017, Silver Beach Pizza May 15-May 21, 2017 Give Back Week at Dairy Queen in Stevensville NOTES FROM THE NURSE It is hard to believe that we are thinking of Spring when we have not really even had any Winter yet. But, before long we will be preparing for the Blossom Time Parade and the Memorial Day Parades. With that in mind, please make sure that you have sent me any up-dated health information for your student/s and any new or revised insurance cards. I want to make sure that you know, the information you send about your student s health and their insurance information is held in complete confidence. I do not share this information with anyone other than the band directors and then only if it is important to the safety of your student. The health form book is always in my position and never left unattended when we are traveling. As always, if you have any questions, please feel free to contact me by at shayes1314@juno.com or call me at (home) or (cell). Sincerely, Sandra Hayes, RNC, MSN LAKESHORE BAND PAYMENT PROCEDURES Payments must be made in the form of a check, cashier s check, or money order. Please NO CASH. Checks are to be payable to Lakeshore Band Parents A separate check needs to be written for each type of payment. For example, do not combine band clothing payments with state ticket orders. Do not staple check to order forms or other paperwork. Use only blue or black ink when writing checks. The bank s scanner cannot pick up any other color of ink. If you have any questions, please contact Bill Shepard, Treasurer, at

5 SUPPORT YOUR STUDENT AND SUPPORT YOUR BAND! EARN VALUABLE CREDIT FOR YOUR STUDENT ACCOUNT! Did you know that your 6 th -12 th grade student can earn credit to use toward future band camp payments and trips by selling items from our famous meat and cookie dough sale? Did you also know that your participation helps make our band program the huge success that it is? Let s all play a part in the success of our band!! Stock up on your favorite items for the fall and winter months such as pizza squares for an after school snack or a quick dinner or pot roast for cold winter nights. Don t forget to order a spiral sliced honey glazed ham for your holiday meals and cookies and pastry braids for other seasonal celebrations. Check out the variety of quality items on the enclosed forms (or simply print them from the band website) and order to support your student and our amazing bands! Things to keep in mind: Please include the STUDENT S NAME on ALL order forms so that credit can be assigned. Please include a PARENT cell phone number on all forms. Order forms are due with payment by Friday, April 28 to the MS or HS band rooms. NO CASH PLEASE!! Checks made to LAKESHORE BAND PARENTS Credit will not be given for orders which are not picked up. Volunteers working the day of pick up assume that the student (or parent) will be picking up their entire order. If any of your customers will be picking up their own order, please have them fill out a separate order form and include it with your own order forms Lakeshore Band Auction MASQUERADE A big THANK YOU to everyone who donated to and participated in the auction. YOU are the reason it was such a HUGE success!

6 LAKESHORE BAND PLANT SALE SALE BEGINS MARCH 30, 2017 AND ENDS WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26, 2017 THIS IS A FUNDRAISER FOR LAKESHORE HIGH SCHOOL AND MIDDLE SCHOOL BANDS!! ORDERS: Please fill in the order forms (available in the band rooms and on the website) and collect money. Submit the order forms with payment to the envelopes in the band rooms (LHS OR LMS) or mail to Kim Toering, 5607 Pioneer Ave, St. Joseph, MI 49085, by APRIL 26, PLEASE DO NOT SEND OR MAIL CASH!! PLEASE Make checks payable to LAKESHORE BAND PARENTS. CERTIFICATES: The Certificates will be returned to your band student by Friday, May 5, 2017!! They may be redeemed at Barbott s Greenhouse from May 1-June 15, The certificates are NOT refundable, exchangeable, or replaced if lost. FLATS: These certificates may be uses to purchase a flat of flowers &/or vegetable plants you mix and match!!! $13.50 BASKETS: Certificates are good on any 10 hanging basket $ ROUND PROVEN WINNERS: 4.5 round pots of Proven Winners, Proven selections and some zonal geraniums $ SQUARE VINES AND VEGGIES: 4 square pots of spikes, vines, ferns, herbs, vegetables etc. $2.25 The certificate orders will be sent home with your student by May 5, 2017 if orders are placed by Wednesday, April 26, 2017!! These certificates make wonderful Mother s Day gifts (May 14, 2017) and are great for Graduation/Spring/Summer outdoor events!! Questions regarding the sale Kim Toering or rktoering@sbcglobal.net Thank you for supporting Lakeshore Bands!!

7 Band Student's Name: Phone Number: LAKESHORE BANDS PLANT SALE Address: 10" 4.5" 4" Total Mailing Address: GRADE: basket flat Round Square certificates TOTAL $14.75 $13.50 $4.75 $2.25 purchased DUE NAME Phone # QTY QTY QTY QTY Make checks payable to LAKESHORE BAND PARENTS. Sale ends April 26, Certificates are not exchangeable or refundable. Certificates can be redeemed at BARBOTT'S GREENHOUSE May 1-June 15, 2017.

8 Thank you for supporting LAKESHORE BAND PARENTS! MEAT SALE Student: Grade: PARENT CELL #: Pick-up by: Customer or Student M N O BEEF SIRLOIN SIZZLER GROUND BEEF PATTIES BONELESS PORK CHOPS USDA #1 Pork, closely trimmed, thick cut for 8 pcs. Of 5 oz. Choice Top Sirloin Sizzler Steaks. Individually vacuum packaged. $26 Chopped Sirloin formed in an oval shape to make a fine "steak burger." Individually wrapped, vacuum packaged & fresh frozen. 18 pcs. 5 oz. each $25 P Q R S T U V W X grilling. Individually packaged. 10 pcs. 6 oz. each $20 RIB TIPS from Pork Back Ribs CHICKEN BREAST FAJITA MEAT STRIPS CHICKEN FRITTER NUGGETS 5 lbs. of small boned spare ribs taken from the Baby Back Rib. Vacuum packed. $16 Delicious strips of chicken breast perfectly flavored and fully cooked. Approx oz. pcs. $27 Approx. 120 pcs of oven-ready, lightly breaded, chicken nuggets. $20 CHICKEN BREAST CHICKEN SAMPLER INTRODUCTORY VARIETY 20 pcs. of 4 oz. All w hite meat, boneless & skinless chicken taken from the breast. $24 4 pcs. 5 oz. each: Chicken Cordon Bleu, Chicken Kiev, and Broccoli and Cheese stuffed chicken. $20 4 pcs. each: Sirloin Sizzlers,Chopped Sirloin, 3 oz. Marinated Chicken Breast & 6 oz. Pork Chops. $30 PERSONAL POT ROAST CHEESE PIZZA SQUARES BOSCO STICKS 8 8oz This is the kind of Pot Roast your mom used to make. It melts in your mouth. Fully cooked. Great for lunches or a meal on the go. $ oz. Thin and crispy crust pizza squares topped with sauce and cheese. $12 4" Bosco sticks stuffed with pizza sauce, mozzarella cheese and pepperoni. Approx. 32 sticks. 4 lbs. $19 Phone Number Name/Address M N O P Q R S T U V W X TOTAL $ ALL ORDERS DUE Friday, April 28, 2017 TOTAL ITEMS $ CHECKS, MONEY ORDERS or CASHIER CHECKS M N O P Q R S T U V W X TOTAL $ Payable To: LAKESHORE BAND PARENTS PAYMENT MUST ACCOMPANY ORDER. NO CASH Questions? Contact Kristeen Peterson at Thank you! Packed by Ada Valley Gourmet Foods Pick-up Date: Sat. May 20, :00-10:00 AM AT THE HIGH SCHOOL BAND ROOM. Please include student's first AND last name on each order form and current parent cell phone.

9 Thank you for supporting LAKESHORE BAND PARENTS! COOKIE DOUGH and MUFFINS Student: Grade: PARENT CELL #: Pick-up by: Customer or Student ALL PRODUCTS COST $14.00 EACH, COOKIES: 2.8 lbs (APPROX. 30 PIECES) MUFFINS:12-4 oz Muffins A CHOCOLATE CHIP B OATMEAL RAISIN C This classic cookie is filled with semi-sweet chocolate chips and plenty of brown sugar. Rolled oats, brown sugar, and a hint of coconut filled with loads of raisins. D E F G BUTTER SUGAR H I J K L S'MORES A dark chocolate cookie with chocolate chunks, s'mores bars & mini marshmallows. PEANUT BUTTER ORANGE CRANBERRY OATMEAL M & M CHOCOLATE CHIP Traditionally the best in peanut butter with peanut butter chips. Simply the best! Real butter, sugar, eggs & flour. Great for decorating & frosting. et taste of orange mixed with the tartness of cranb Lots of colorful M&M candies & chocolate chips. Great for after school snacks. WHITE CHOC. w/ MACADAMIA NUT CINNAMON DANISH White chocolate chips, Macadamia nuts, real butter and brown sugar. Individually wrapped. BANANA NUT MUFFIN CHOCOLATE CHIP MUFFIN WILD BLUEBERRY MUFFIN Individually wrapped. Individually wrapped. Individually wrapped. Phone Number Name/Address A B C D E F G H I J K L TOTAL $ ALL ORDERS DUE Friday, April 28, 2017 TOTAL ITEMS $ CHECKS, MONEY ORDERS or CASHIER CHECKS A B C D E F G H I J K L TOTAL $ Payable To: LAKESHORE BAND PARENTS Questions? Contact Kristeen Peterson at Thank you! PAYMENT MUST ACCOMPANY ORDER. NO CASH Packed by Ada Valley Gourmet Foods Pick-up Date: Sat. May 20, :00-10:00 AM AT THE HIGH SCHOOL BAND ROOM. Please include student's first AND last name on each order form and current parent cell phone number.

10 Thank you for supporting Lakeshore Band Parents! Student: BRAID SALE Grade: PARENT CELL #: WT. = 22 oz. Per BRAID WT. = 20 oz. CARAMEL ROLLS Pick-up by: Customer or Student AA APPLE BB BLUEBERRY CREAM CHEESE CC Apple filled and hand-braided pastry w ith layers of real butter. $14 Layers of buttery pastry dough filled w ith blueberry and cream cheese. $14 DD EE FF GG HH II CARAMEL ROLLS Nine delicious pastry rolls w ith a caramel drizzle packet for topping included. $14 DOUBLE CHOCOLATE CHERRY CINNAMON It's back by popular demand! The chocolate goodness. $15 Cherry filled and hand-braided pastry w ith layers of real butter. $14 Cinnamon coated and hand-braided pastry w ith layers of real butter. $14 CREAM CHEESE STRAWBERRY CREAM CHEESE RASPBERRY Cream cheese filled and hand-braided pastry w ith layers of real butter. $14 Layers of buttery pastry dough filled w ith straw berry and cream cheese. $14 Raspberry filled and hand-braided pastry w ith layers of real butter. $14 JJ FOUR CHEESE AND HERB A new savory braid to add to your collection. Comes w ith marinara sauce. $15 Phone Number Name/Address AA BB CC DD EE FF GG HH II JJ TOTAL $ ALL ORDERS DUE Friday, April 28, 2017 TOTAL ITEMS $ CHECKS, MONEY ORDERS or CASHIER CHECKS AA BB CC DD EE FF GG HH II JJ Total $ Payable To: LAKESHORE BAND PARENTS PAYMENT MUST ACCOMPANY ORDER. NO CASH Questions? Contact Kristeen Peterson at Thank you! Packed by La Braid Inc. Pick-up Date: Sat. May 20, :00-10:00 AM AT THE HIGH SCHOOL BAND ROOM. Please include student's first AND last name on each order form and current parent cell phone number.

11 BECOME A LAKESHORE BAND PATRON Show your support for the 2016/2017 Lakeshore Band Program by sending your tax deductible contribution. As a Lakeshore Band Patron, your name will be listed in every band concert program throughout the year. Please help support our Proud Tradition. Donations of any amount are appreciated. Lakeshore Band Program Patron Form Name Address City, State, Zip Code address to receive band newsletters I will be a Lakeshore Band Patron at the following level: (check one) Check those that apply: Up to $50 Musician Level $51 to $100 Publisher Level $101 to $250 Arranger Level $251 to $500 Composer Level $501 to $1000 Conductor Level Over $1000 Maestro Level Please do not print my name in the program (If this line is not checked, your name will be printed) I prefer this to be a business membership in the name of: (Business or Company Name) Return this form and your Patron tax deductible contribution to: Allyson Rigler 5541 Donald Street Stevensville, Michigan Please make your check payable to: Lakeshore Band Parents

Program points can be redeemed for much needed merchandise for the band. There is no cost to the consumer!

12 Opportunity for Fundraising Support the Band while you shop! Shopping at Martin s Supermarkets can benefit the Lakeshore Band Program! How many of us have our Martin s Advantage cards scanned every time we make a purchase? That simple act will earn program points for the bands. Program points can be redeemed for much needed merchandise for the band. There is no cost to the consumer! Simply go to the service desk and register your Advantage card with the following information: Lakeshore Band Parent Organization Username: mar5380 School ID# 5380 GFS offers an easy fundraiser for the band through their Fun Funds Program. Simply go online to and enter our organization number: , or stop by the service desk to sign up for a key tag which will earn rebates for the band every time you present it upon checkout. You will also receive coupons from GFS, including a $10 donation to the band M139 Benton Harbor, Mi Thank you for allowing M&W Tire to be a part of the Lakeshore Band program. We realize that in a tight economy, many people and businesses are not supporting worthy programs as they have in the past. Did you know that every time you make a purchase and mention the band, we return 5% back to the band program? That means that every oil change, brake job, set of tires or even a $5000 trailer will earn funds for the kids. This donation will not affect your bill and you can still use any of our coupons or promotions. Lakeshore Band Special $20 off Included is a coupon for you or someone that may not know about us. Any Service or Set of Tires Sincerely, Mark Wade M&W Tire Inc Not valid with any other offer * Must be presented at time of sale* One per Customer* Expires 6/15/2017

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