Monday, February 25, 2019

CalBands: Chili Cook-Off Entries


Dear Caledonia Band Parents and Students,

Our Annual Chili Cook-Off Jazz Night Auction is March 20 from 6-8:30 in the North Campus Cafeteria!

Enter a Chili Today for a chance to win Prizes and Bragging rights!


Kyle Wellfare
Director of Bands
Caledonia High School
Email: wellfarek@calschools.org



Sunday, February 24, 2019

Announcements Week of February 25

Below are your announcements for the week of February 25.

-Silent Auction and Chili Cook-Off Info was emailed. Please read.
-Check out the CHS Players production of “Mary Poppins” the
next two weekends.
-Congrats to our Winterguard on a 1st place finish this weekend at
The Hudsonville Invitational

Notes:

Rehearsals this week:
None
Performances/Events this week:
None

Upcoming Performances*/Rehearsals/Events:

*May 2 - Spring Concert 7:00pm at CHS FAC (student call time 6:30)


Interesting Links:


-Band Boosters-

Fundraising:
-Amazon Smile is another great way to direct your dollars to Caledonia Bands!
Simply use https://smile.amazon.com on your computer or mobile browser and
your existing cart will be pulled in.  
Select a charity on the right panel and key in: Caledonia Bands 2000
-Scrip is a great way to earn money for your students account and for the band.
It really is easy, and the holidays are a perfect time to get started.
-SpartanNash Direct your Dollars is an easy way to help the program.  
Save those receipts and we earn Dollars - Click Here for more information.

Operations/logistics:
-Trailer Lighting and other updates are slated to Soon
-New Covers for Percussion Instruments - are in the design stage.
Mr. Wellfare needs help sewing and deciding materials. Email Mr. Wellfare
if you can help us out: wellfarek@calschools.org

Special Events:
-Chili Cook-Off Jazz Night is coming on March 20. Auction items and other
needs will be communicated soon.
-MSBOA Jazz Festival will be hosted by CHS on March 14. Adult and student
help will be needed to help with this event and showcase our program to 15 schools
from across Michigan.

Functions/Hospitality:

Sunday, February 17, 2019

Announcements Week of February 18

Below are your announcements for the week of February 18.

-Sub Sale is in full swing.  Information was sent home last week and can
Be found by clicking here. Orders Due Thursday, Feb 21.
-Silent Auction and Chili Cook-Off Info was sent last week. Please read.
-Boosters Meeting Tuesday Feb. 19 at 6:00pm in the HS Band Room.
Notes:

Rehearsals this week:
None
Performances/Events this week:
None

Upcoming Performances*/Rehearsals/Events:

*May 2 - Spring Concert 7:00pm at CHS FAC (student call time 6:30)


Interesting Links:


-Band Boosters-

Fundraising:
-Amazon Smile is another great way to direct your dollars to Caledonia Bands!
Simply use https://smile.amazon.com on your computer or mobile browser and
your existing cart will be pulled in.  
Select a charity on the right panel and key in: Caledonia Bands 2000
-Scrip is a great way to earn money for your students account and for the band.
It really is easy, and the holidays are a perfect time to get started.
-SpartanNash Direct your Dollars is an easy way to help the program.  
Save those receipts and we earn Dollars - Click Here for more information.

Operations/logistics:
-Trailer Lighting and other updates are slated to Soon
-New Covers for Percussion Instruments - are in the design stage.
Mr. Wellfare needs help sowing and deciding materials. Email Mr. Wellfare
if you can help us out: wellfarek@calschools.org

Special Events:
-Chili Cook-Off Jazz Night is coming on March 20. Auction items and other
needs will be communicated soon.
-MSBOA Jazz Festival will be hosted by CHS on March 14. Adult and student
help will be needed to help with this event and showcase our program to 15 schools
from across Michigan.

Functions/Hospitality:

Tuesday, February 12, 2019

CalBands: Sub Sale

Dear CalBands Parents and Students,

Below you will find the information for our Annual Sub Sale.
DO NOT REPLY TO THIS EMAIL
Questions: Contact Cindy VanNoord crvannoord@charter.net

Sale Dates: February 11 - February 21 (No Late Orders Accepted)
Order Pick-Up: March 5, 2:30pm - 6:00pm CHS North Campus Cafeteria

Payment: Checks made Payable to “Caledonia Bands”
MONEY IS DUE WITH YOUR ORDER.
PLEASE INCLUDE A PHONE NUMBER OR EMAIL WITH YOUR ORDER!!!
No Late Orders Accepted

Hard Copy Order forms will go home with your student this week.
They can also be found by CLICKING HERE.  (Use Option #2)

-Subs and Croissants are $4.00  
-Soups, Dip,  and Garlic Bread $4.50
-4-Pack of Cinnamon rolls $8.50.  

Profit to student accounts are as follows:  
Subs 88 cents each
Soup, Dip, Garlic Bread 83 cents each
Cinnamon Rolls $1.33 each.  Students receive this amount for each item in
their student's band account which can be used for band camp or approved
band expenses (See Treasurer for details)
MIDDLE SCHOOL MUSICIANS :  If you are considering high school
marching band you can start earning money now!!  All of these funds roll
into an account that you can use for band camp when you arrive at high school!!

DO NOT REPLY TO THIS EMAIL
Questions: Contact Cindy VanNoord crvannoord@charter.net

Monday, February 11, 2019

CalBands: Chili Cook-Off and Auction

Please Read this Important Message from our Band Boosters

Hello Fellow Band Parent Volunteers ðŸ‘‹

PLEASE READ this email, mark your calendars for March 20 and come out 
to support your Caledonia Bands!  We need everyone's help to make this 
fundraiser a success!  Enter the chili contest, help with the auction ... more info to follow!

Most importantly, it's time to get this auction rolling!  There are a few jobs left open.  
Please let us know if you're willing to help with one or more of these:

1.  Go/call/email for auction items.  We have letters you can use to email / hand out to 
local businesses for them to deduct their donation.  We have someone willing to house 
the items that are collected, so you don't have to store it for a month if you don't want to.

2.  Donate something yourself, as a family or as a group!  Baked goods, lessons, host a 
dinner, services, gift cards you received at Christmas .. you name it :)  Just send us an 
email and let us know what it is.  Students included!

Please contact us if you can help or if you have any questions!

Val Gootjes at 616-570-8339 / jeffandvalg@gmail.com
Pam Andrulis at 616-340-7025 / pamandrulis@yahoo.com

Sunday, February 10, 2019

Announcements Week of February 11

Below are your announcements for the week of February 11.

-Sub Sale starts this week.  Information will be sent home Monday!

Notes:

Rehearsals this week:
None
Performances/Events this week:
None

Upcoming Performances*/Rehearsals/Events:

*May 2 - Spring Concert 7:00pm at CHS FAC (student call time 6:30)


Interesting Links:


-Band Boosters-

Fundraising:
-Amazon Smile is another great way to direct your dollars to Caledonia Bands!
Simply use https://smile.amazon.com on your computer or mobile browser and
your existing cart will be pulled in.  
Select a charity on the right panel and key in: Caledonia Bands 2000
-Scrip is a great way to earn money for your students account and for the band.
It really is easy, and the holidays are a perfect time to get started.
-SpartanNash Direct your Dollars is an easy way to help the program.  
Save those receipts and we earn Dollars - Click Here for more information.

Operations/logistics:
-Trailer Lighting and other updates are slated to Soon
-New Covers for Percussion Instruments - are in the design stage.
Mr. Wellfare needs help sowing and deciding materials. Email Mr. Wellfare
if you can help us out: wellfarek@calschools.org

Special Events:
-Chili Cook-Off Jazz Night is coming on March 20. Auction items and other
needs will be communicated soon.
-MSBOA Jazz Festival will be hosted by CHS on March 14. Adult and student
help will be needed to help with this event and showcase our program to 15 schools
from across Michigan.

Functions/Hospitality:

Sunday, February 3, 2019

Announcements Week of February 4

Dear Caledonia Bands Students and Parents,

Below are your announcements for the week of February 4.

-Concert Tuesday, Feb. 5! 7pm in the FAC. 6:30 call time for students in
concert uniform.

Notes:

Rehearsals this week:
None
Performances/Events this week:
-Midwinter Concert 7:00pm at CHS FAC (student call time 6:30)

Upcoming Performances*/Rehearsals/Events:

*February 5 - Midwinter Concert 7:00pm at CHS FAC (student call time 6:30)

*May 2 - Spring Concert 7:00pm at CHS FAC (student call time 6:30)


Interesting Links:


-Band Boosters-

Fundraising:
-Amazon Smile is another great way to direct your dollars to Caledonia Bands!
Simply use https://smile.amazon.com on your computer or mobile browser and your
existing cart will be pulled in.  
Select a charity on the right panel and key in: Caledonia Bands 2000
-Scrip is a great way to earn money for your students account and for the band.
It really is easy, and the holidays are a perfect time to get started.
-SpartanNash Direct your Dollars is an easy way to help the program.  
Save those receipts and we earn Dollars - Click Here for more information.

Operations/logistics:
-Trailer Lighting and other updates are slated to start after Christmas Break.
-New Covers for Percussion Instruments - are in the design stage. Mr. Wellfare
needs help sowing and deciding materials. Email Mr. Wellfare if you can help us out:

Special Events:
-Chili Cook-Off Jazz Night is coming on March 20. Auction items and other needs
will be communicated soon.
-MSBOA Jazz Festival will be hosted by CHS on March 14. Adult and student help
will be needed to help with this event and showcase our program to 15 schools from across Michigan.

Functions/Hospitality:
-Sign-ups for ushers and other hospitality opportunities will be added to the calendar soon!

Instrument Pick-Up

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