Mount Vernon School District, WA

1. Band websites:
“Charms” is the online access for band. Visit it weekly for updates on the calendar, volunteering, and to keep track of your band fees/payments. From Google: Log on to www.charmsoffice.com and it is the one listed as “Charms Office Assistant”.

Next..Go to”Enter” tab, drag down to: Parents/Students
Band code: MtVernonHSB, you can look at “Public Calendar” or log-on with to your own student’s account with:
Student ID: (your student’s MVHS number used for lunches etc.)
Then you can look at the calendar, finances, volunteer sections, or band website which is another way to get information. www.mvbands.org
Click on “Mount Vernon School District, WA”.

2. Uniforms and Dress codes for Band students
(Write checks to: MVHS Band Booster Group) and turn into Mr. Scherr.

MARCHING BAND
Students will be fitted for their marching uniforms during band camp. There is a $20 dry-cleaning fee and a $25 cost for the shoes called “Dinkles” or $10 for used Dinkles . Wear something under the uniform that you can easily change into the uniform, such as shorts and tank top.

Students also need a lyre to hold the band music while marching. These can be purchased at most music stores for under $10. It is suggested to bring your instrument when buying the lyre to fit it correctly.

CONCERT BAND
On concert night: boys wear dressy black pants, and white or black dress shirt, black socks and the Dinkle shoe or other black dress shoe. Some may wear a blazer, and/or tie which are not required but encouraged. Girls wear black and white dress or nice black pants or black skirt with white or black dressy top. Concert band dress clothes are needed before the first concert.

JAZZ BAND
For concerts: Boys typically dress in black dress clothes. They wear dressy black pants, black shirts, and black socks with black dress shoes. Some kids will wear a tie, perhaps a suit jacket, vest or suspenders, but those are optional. Girls wear mostly black dress or nice black pants, skirt/top. Jazz students need to have their dress clothes by the first concert.

BAND T-SHIRTS: Cost $15. You can get your t-shirt from Mr. Scherr. This is worn with jeans to band events such as assemblies, basketball games when the band plays, etc.

3. Band Booster Group is the parent support group for band. We meet every second Tuesday of the month from 7:00-8:00 pm in the band room. Band Booster meetings are:

Sept. 13, Oct. 11, Nov. 8, Dec. 13, Feb. 14, March 13, April 10, May 8, and June 12. Fun Run committee meeting, Aug. 16th at 6:30 pm.

4. Fundraising:
One easy way to help support band is by registering your Safeway card. See the band website for information on the back to school 10% and for connecting your Safeway club card to MVHS band as well as for other fundraising opportunities.

Up and coming:
Parent Meeting, August 19th at 5:00 following band camp- BBQ to follow.

There is a “FUN RUN” for Band-Aid on October 1 at Skagit Valley College. You can register for a discount by Aug. 31. Look at the Band website www.mvbands.org and click on tab “HS Band Fun Run”. Print out a form, complete one for each participant and mail with check to the P.O. Box listed on the form. Aug. 16, 6:30 pm – Fun Run committee meets in band room.

We are looking for parents to take a leadership role in the Band Booster Group. It is a great way to stay involved with your student and help out with the growing band program. Please consider joining a committee to help with an event, or letting Mr. Scherr know if you would like to be an officer.

We currently are seeking a Treasurer, Vice-President, and President.

Listed below are committees you might consider joining. You can sign up on the volunteer section of the Charms on-line, or call/Email Mr. Scherr.

Band Camp help: Aug. 15-19 (uniform fitting, dinner set up on Friday)
Fun Run- Oct. 1 (8:30 am set-up, race registration, take-down 1:00)
Concessions- work shifts during football, basketball, or other events.
Swing Night- Jan. 20, 2012. Evening event.
Garage Sale- April 7-8, 2012. We get a booth at Skagit County Fair Grounds
Car Wash- June 2, 2012. At Skagit Ford and Subaru.
Chaperone- Band trips and events. A form must be completed prior event.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact:

Jill Eliason
Past President of Band Booster Group
Email: jillriverbend@comcast.net
Phone: 424-9376


Dawn Kemmenga
Secretary of Band Booster Group
Email: rdakamm@frontier.com

*All Checks payable to MVHS Band Boosters

Uniform Cleaning Fee...........................................    $20
Band T-Shirt Fee..................................................    $15
Dinkles Glide Marching Shoes (New).....................    $25
Dinkles Glide Marching Shoes (Used)....................    $10

Total Cost w/o shoes...........................................     $35