Awesome game last night, don’t you agree?! The football team was on fire and the Tiger Band and Tiger Dancers definitely won the halftime! Great confidence on the field - we just need to keep working to clean up the individual errors. We have a short week this week, but a very important one, so let’s get right to it . . . here are your reminders:

AT-A-GLANCE IN ADVANCE (NOTE THE CALENDAR CHANGES coming up next week)

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Use this long weekend to get your Production Number memorized. Play-offs on this movement will begin Tuesday in all band classes. And don’t forget to set your alarm to be on time for Tuesday morning rehearsal - we’ve got a lot to do this week! (Also - be sure to read the AT-A-GLANCE above for some important changes to your Tiger Band Calendar!)

It’s time for Tiger Band at Gatti*Land! Please bring your family and join us for some great food, fun and fellowship at Gatti*Land this Tuesday night from 5 - 10 pm. Be sure to place your receipt in the container labeled “SPHS Tiger Band” at the registers - Gatti*Land donates a portion of those receipts to our Boosters. (AND it’s half-price game night as well)! Make plans now to be there, share a great meal, a game of air hockey and help our band at the same time!!

FOOTBALL GAME SCHEDULE (SPHS v. Monterey Tech)
4:05 pm students are released from school - change into performance shorts
4:30 pm run-through with the Tiger Dancers on the black top
4:45 pm Dinner in the cafeteria (Chick-fil-a)
5:15 pm students report to bandhall for check-off
5:45 pm load buses/depart for game
7:00 pm game begins
10:30 pm approximate return time to SPHS Band Hall

All students must wear their band shirt to school on game days.
Students will call home when we depart from the stadium. Parents must be waiting at the band hall when we arrive to pick up their students.

MEET THE TIGERS
Meet The Tigers is our annual community pep rally that celebrates all that’s good at Stony Point High School. The event centers around recognizing all of the student organizations as well as having the “Tiger Marketplace,” where you can find any and all types of SPHS TIGER apparel and souvenirs. The Market place will be open from 5:30 - 6:30 pm, close during the parade and pep rally, and reopen until 8:00 pm. The Tiger Band and Tiger Dancers will perform at the pep rally and this performance is mandatory for all band members. Bring the family and take part in this school-wide celebration!
6:00 pm Students report to band hall wearing their band shirt
6:30 pm Parade/Pep Rally begins (SPHS Stadium located between SPHS & Hernandez MS)
7:00 - 8:00 Tiger Marketplace open

Students are fee to leave at the conclusion of the pep rally (around 7:15 pm).

FROM MR. GREENE

Every student using a school owned instrument must complete a form and pay the RRISD Instrument Usage Fee of $50.00. This fee covers all normal wear-and-tear maintenance and repair on the instrument. We still have a few students who have not completed the form nor paid their fee. Please do so as soon as possible. Not sure if you’ve taken care of it? See Mr. Greene.

FROM THE BOOSTERS

In an effort to comply with RRISD policy, if you are serving as a chaperone, pit dad or uniform mom, we must request that you complete the “Volunteer and Mentor Application” on the district’s website - http://www.roundrockisd.org/index.aspx?page=3346. This once-a-year, name-based criminal background check takes only a five minutes of your time but provides the district with another layer of security for our students. If you are unable to complete this at home, we will have computers available on game days. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your support.

Rene Salinas, our SPABB Concessionaire, reported that we are missing a red two-wheeled dolly that is utilized by our concessions. It is labeled “SPHS BAND BOOSTERS” in black Sharpie marker. The SPABB owns four of the same dollies, yet we can only locate three. Please check your garage and see if you took this home by mistake. Rene has a hard time sleeping without his dolly, so all help is greatly appreciated!

Have a gr-r-r-r-reat week, Tiger Band!

Well, I hope everyone had a great first week of school. And what an awesome game to start our football season with, huh?! Looks like we’ve got another state-caliber team at Stony Point! And how about that awesome Tiger Band?! Here are your reminders for this week:

AT-A-GLANCE IN ADVANCE(Coming up next week)
Monday (9/6): Labor Day Holiday - No School
Tuesday (9/7): Full Band 7:00 - 8:30 am
Wednesday (9/8): Full Band 7:00 - 8:30 am
Thursday (9/9): SPHS vs. Monterey Tech
Friday (9/10): Meet The Tigers!

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Don’t forget to come get your fill of pancakes and sausage at our annual pancake breakfast tomorrow!

4:05 pm students are released from school
4:30 pm run-through with the Tiger Dancers on the black top
4:45 pm Dinner in the cafeteria (CiCi’s Pizza)
5:30 pm students report to bandhall for check-off
5:45 pm load buses/depart for game
7:30 pm game begins
10:30 pm approximate return time to SPHS Band Hall

All students must wear their band shirt to school on game days.
Students will call home when we depart from the stadium. Parents must be waiting at the band hall when we arrive to pick up their students.

Those students who would like to audition for the Region Jazz Band must sign up with Ms. Benford by Friday, September 3rd!

We will have a memo for students to take home verifying the number of cars we washed. Students may use this form to collect the pledge money. Ms. Benford will begin taking up car wash donations this week. Please have all donations turned in by Friday, September 3, 2010. Thanks for your participation and we hope this was a profitable fundraiser for your trip account!

Our private lesson teachers should be contacting you to introduce them selves within the next two weeks to give you information about their studio and answer any question you may have about taking private lessons. ALL STUDENTS are encouraged to take privately - these once a week, one-on-one sessions with a professional that plays your instrument can greatly improve your playing ability. Scholarships are still available through the Boosters if you complete the form and turn it in to Ms. Benford.

FROM THE BOOSTERS

By this time, every family should have received information concerning their concession assignments for this football season. Working the concession stands is our most profitable fundraiser of the year and it takes everyone helping out to be successful. If you find you are unable to fulfill you obligation, please contact your stand manager immediately.

In an effort to comply with RRISD policy, if you are serving as a chaperone, pit dad or uniform mom, we must request that you complete the “Volunteer and Mentor Application” on the district’s website - http://www.roundrockisd.org/index.aspx?page=3346. This once-a-year, name-based criminal background check takes only a five minutes of your time but provides the district with another layer of security for our students. If you are unable to complete this at home, we will have computers available on game days. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your support. See CLARIFICATIONS below for FAQs.

Can’t get enough of an all-you-can-eat pizza buffet and a mind-boggling game room with the opportunity to earn fabulous prizes? Well, we have a deal for you! The Boosters have recently acquired a small cache of GattiLand coupon books that are set to expire in December of this year. These books contain BOGO coupons for adult and kid’s buffets, as well as coupons for game play credits! They normally sell for $10/each; however, due to the expiration date, Gattiland is allowing us to sell them for only $5.00 (an expense EASILY reimbursed in only one visit)!! Mrs. Linda Cudmore is your go-to gal for this deal. She will have the books at Applebee’s on Saturday and Monday afternoon’s practice, but don’t delay - they go on sale at the kiosk and concession stands at Friday’s game. With only 75 books to available, I’m sure they will sell out faster than you can say, “Pink Glitter Lava Lamp!” So, be the world’s most popular parent - buy your GattiLand Coupon Book today!

Congratulations, Tiger Band!
You’re the KVUE Band of the Week!! Clink on the link below to view the story!
http://www.kvue.com/sports/friday-football-fever/band/Band-of-the-Week—Stony-Point-101704833.html
(Thank you to Edna Chpaman for forwarding the link!)

Have a gr-r-r-r-reat week, Tiger Band!

CLARIFICATION:
Important questions arose from the most recent weekly update concerning completing the RRISD Volunteer and Mentor Application.
“What is the RRISD Volunteer and Mentor Application?”
As an added measure to improve student safety, Round Rock Independent School District requires any person wishing to volunteer agree to a Name Based Criminal History Check each school year. This is in addition to the Raptor System, which compares all visitor names against sexual offender databases and is currently implemented at all RRISD campuses. The on-line application is available through the district website and takes only minutes to complete. The web address is: http://www.roundrockisd.org/index.aspx?page=3346
“Why is this such an important matter now?”
Since I have been the SPHS band director, neither I nor the SPABB (Stony Point Area Band Boosters) have required our volunteers to complete this process. As such, we have been out of compliance with school district policy. It was brought to my attention that both the boosters and I could be held liable if an incident were to occur involving an unapproved chaperone and a student. I sincerely apologize to all parents, both past and pesent, for putting your children at risk. So as not to tempt fate, we are now asking all parents who would like to chaperone to complete the application. In the future, this will become part of the band registration process.
“Who has to complete the application?”
From this point, all pit dads, chaperones and uniform moms will be required to complete this simple five-minute application. If you are unable to do so from home, we will have computers available at the school before the next couple of games. Even if you are not currently chaperoning, please think ahead - this application will required of all play-olff game chapreones as well as Spring Trip and Lock-In chaperones.

“If I work for RRISD, do I have to complete the Volunteer/Mentor Application?”
If you are a RRISD employee, you have already completed the background check as part of your employment process. You do not have to complete the Volunteer/Mentor Application.
“Does this violate my confidentiality?”
No, the district website is secure and any information you give is held completely confidential. By each Friday, I must submit a list of names to our school secretary, who, in turn, will compare that list to the list of approved volunteers given to her by RRISD. If, for whatever reason, your name is not approved, you will received a letter from the district. No RRISD employee (other than central office personnel overseeing this process) has access to any information concerning the reasons why anyone is unapproved.
“What if I refuse to complete the application?”
If you are wanting to chaperone, I would first ask that you reconsider your decision. This application is kept completely confidential and only serves to protect our students. However, if you feel that you are unable to complete the application for any reason, I would respectfully ask that you do not serve in any position that could potentially place you in contact with a student outside of the presence of an RRISD employee (i.e. chaperones, uniform moms, pit dads).

As always, thanks for your support. Should you have any questions, please contact my office, 512-428-7184.

Brian Sedatole, Director
Stony Point High School Band

Thanks to everyone for an awesome month of Summer Band rehearsals! We have come so far, but don’t stop now - we still have a long way to go! Great job at the Tiger Band Car Wash! Over 2K for our Band Boosters is incredible! I hope everyone enjoyed themselves at the End-of-Summer Pool Party as well! Here are your reminders as we begin our first week of the new school year:

AT-A-GLANCE IN ADVANCE(Coming up next week)

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
MORNING REHEARSALS START THIS WEEK!
Don’t forget that beginning Wednesday, we will go to a predominantly morning rehearsal schedule. Please set your alarm early enough that you will be at rehearsals on time.

FOOTBALL GAME SCHEDULE
For most all football game days (except Desoto), we should be adhering pretty close to the following itinerary:
4:05 pm: students are released from school
4:30 pm: run-through with the Tiger Dancers on the black top
5:00 pm: Dinner in the cafeteria
5:30 pm: students report to check-off stations
6:00 pm: load buses/depart for game
7:30 pm: game begins (7:00 pm for Thursday games)
10:30 pm: approximate return time to SPHS Band Hall

All students must wear their band shirt to school on game days.
Students will call home when we depart from the stadium. Parents must be waiting at the band hall when we arrive to pick up their students.

APPLEBEE’S ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT PANCAKE BREAKFAST
This Saturday, Aug. 28th from 8:00 - 10:00 am, at the La Frontera Applebee’s is our annual All-You-Can-Eat Pancake Breakfast. At this point, ticket sales have ceased, however - if you would still like to join us, please contact Erin Ascencio before Wednesdayat elascencio@austin.rr.com.

REGION JAZZ AUDITION MUSIC NOW AVAILABLE
If you are interested in auditioning for the Region 26 Jazz Band, the audition music and recordings are available in Ms. Benford’s office.

PRIVATE LESSONS MAKE YOU A BETTER MUSICIAN
Our private lesson teachers should be contacting you to introduce themselves within the next two weeks to give you information about their studio and answer any question you may have about taking private lessons. ALL STUDENTS are encouraged to take privately - these once a week, one-on-one sessions with a professional that plays your instrument can greatly improve your playing ability. Scholarships are still available through the Boosters if you complete the form and turn it in to Ms. Benford.

FIRST PERFORMANCE IS HERE!
Our first football game is only 4 days away.

Have a gr-r-r-r-reat week, Tiger Band!

Summer Band Rehearsals are rolling right along and I am very excited about the potential we’re showing for this year. Let’s everyone keep up the good work! Here are your reminders for this week:

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Fox 7 News will be broadcasting their 5 PM and 9 PM newscasts live from SPHS this Wednesday, August 18th. The Tiger Band will be performing. Students need to wear SPHS colors and be at the band hall no later than 4:30. We will perform for the first newscast, rehearse and then return for the 9:00 newscast. As they are trying to create a “Tailgate Party” atmosphere, families may come in support, but please wear Navy Blue and Gold. The broadcasts will be filmed in the west parking (by athletics).

This Friday, Aug. 20, our rehearsal will be at Dragon Stadium located adjacent to the Round Rock High School campus on FM 620. Following our rehearsal at 8 pm, the band will perform their halftime show for parents, followed by our Ice Cream Social. Our Boosters will provide the ice cream and we are asking students to provide the toppings. Look for a flyer to go home this week with the sundae topping assignments. NOTE: transportation is NOT provided to this rehearsal. Parents will need to drop off and pick up their students from Dragon Stadium.

Our annual Car Wash is this Saturday, Aug. 21. Participation in this event is MANDATORY for all band members. Students have been assigned to various sites around the Round Rock area. Consult the lists on the front board for your location and schedule. Students are be encouraged to get pledges and car wash commitments at this time. Please take advantage of this awesome fundraiser!

Following an exhausting yet profitable day of washing cars, we celebrate the end of summer with our annual pool party. This event is for band students only - no friends or siblings, please. This year’s party is being held at the Chasco Family YMCA located at 1812 North Mays in Round Rock from 7 - 9 pm. Cold drinks will be provided by the boosters. Students do not have to bring anything; however, if you would like to bring baked goods or snacks, we’ll put them on a table for everyone to share.

Are you a predator for pancakes? Does syrup make you salivate? Are you bonkers for butter? Does the smell of sausage cooking send you into sensory overload? Well, never fear - our annual all-you-can-eat Pancake Breakfast at Applebee’s is here! Join us Saturday, Aug. 28th at the La Frontera Applebee’s for a culinary cacophony of catalytic consumption! For just $6.00 per person, you can gorge on pancakes with butter and syrup, sausage, orange juice, coffee and water to your heart’s content. But wait - did I mention that this is a fundraiser as well?!! A portion of the first five tickets sold by every student is donated by Applebee’s to the Tiger Band Boosters! But wait . . . there’s more! The profit from any ticket sales after the first five goes directly to the student’s trip account! WOW - what a tasty way to earn money for your Florida trip! A flyer with all this information as well as how to request tickets through the band office is available at the front of the bandhall.

If you are interested in auditioning for the Region 26 Jazz Band, the audition music and recordings are available in Ms. Benford’s office.

Our private lesson teachers should be contacting you to introduce them selves within the next two weeks to give you information about their studio and answer any question you may have about taking private lessons. ALL STUDENTS are encouraged to take privately - these once a week, one-on-one sessions with a professional that plays your instrument can greatly improve your playing ability. Scholarships are still available through the Boosters if you complete the form and turn it in to Ms. Benford.

Tick-tock, tick-tock . . . our first football game is only 12 days away.

Have a gr-r-r-r-reat week, Tiger Band!

Wow - what a great first week of Summer Band! The kids did an awesome job - despite the triple digit heat! Good work wearing the appropriate clothes and staying hydrated! Many thanks to Mrs. Hocher and our uniform moms - we’re just a few students away from having everyone fit for their marching uniforms! Thanks to those students and parents who worked the Pet Clinic last Wednesday - we had our highest return ever on that event - over $1000! It was especially nice to see everyone who participated in the Tiger Band Family Picnic - special thanks to Sodexho (Dell Diamond Concessions) for donating our hot dogs and condiments. Here are your reminders for Week #2 of Summer Band:

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
BOOSTERS NEED YOUR HELP!
Valeri Glover, our Booster Vice-President in charge of merchandise sales, still needs parents to help sell merchandise at the kiosk during home football games. If you are available for one or more games, please contact her at v-glover@austin.rr.com. Everything is provided for you - all we need is a small commitment of your time. Thanks!

Dell Employees: did you know you can donate to the Stony Point Area Band Boosters through Dell Direct Giving and Dell will match dollar for dollar up to $10,000? If you sign up before September 30th you can still take advantage of the match for calendar year 2010. Donations can be made through payroll deduction or you can send checks directly to Dell Direct Giving. Dell pays 100% of the administrative costs so 100% of the employees’ contribution and match will be sent to Stony Point Area Band Boosters.

CAR WASH FUNDRAISER
Our annual Car Wash Fundraiser is set for Saturday, August 21st. This extremely profitable fundraiser benefits BOTH students’ trip account as well as our Band Boosters. Please note that participation is mandatory for all band members. Car Wash Teams and sites are posted on the board at the front of the bandhall. At this point, students should be doing two things: 1) asking everyone they know to pledge 1¢for every car the Tiger Band can wash on Aug. 12th and 2) getting commitments from the owners of at least 10 cars to come to their site for a FREE car wash. As with any activity, the more the students put into the, the greater the reward. Let’s set our goal to have the most successful Car Wash in Tiger Band history! WE CAN DO IT! (Don’t forget to mark your calendar - our annual Car Wash is always followed in the evening by our Back-To-School Pool Party!)

APPLEBEE’S ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT PANCAKE BREAKFAST
Are you a predator for pancakes? Does syrup make you salivate? Are you bonkers for butter? Does the smell of sausage cooking send you into sensory overload? Well, never fear - our annual all-you-can-eat Pancake Breakfast at Applebee’s is here! Join us Saturday, Aug. 28th at the La Frontera Applebee’s for a culinary cacophony of catalytic consumption! For just $6.00 per person, you can gorge on pancakes with butter and syrup, sausage, orange juice, coffee and water to your heart’s content. But wait - did I mention that this is a fundraiser as well?!! A portion of the first five tickets sold by every student is donated by Applebee’s to the Tiger Band Boosters! But wait . . . there’s more! The profit from any ticket sales after the first five goes directly to the student’s trip account! WOW - what a tasty way to earn money for your Florida trip! A flyer with all this information as well as how to request tickets through the band office is available at the front of the bandhall.

FIRST PERFORMANCE FAST APPROACHING!
Just f.y.i - our first football game is only 19 days away. (Just thought you would like to know.)

Have a gr-r-r-r-reat week, Tiger Band!