CLICK HERE to sign up to help with Solo & Ensemble contest on 2/2 (this Saturday!).  We still need MANY room assistants and monitors.  Our organization always pulls through at the last minute and fills the need so we’re confident those last slots will go as fast as the pancakes we’ll be serving in 8 short weeks!  Help our students shine this weekend.  Students can earn service hours.

Macy’s student trip $50 deposits due by 1/31.  CLICK HERE to make your trip deposit.

CLICK HERE to sign up for an Upbeat sponsored Lakota Community Conversation on 2/5 (West) or 2/7 (East).  Our band program has recently come under fire from the district again.  There is talk of having the Central office take over the administration of the marching band budget and funds.  There are other changes being discussed.  We will cover this at our next Upbeat meeting.  Clearly it is time to make our voices heard again.  This is just one opportunity.  You do NOT have to sign up in advance to attend, but it would help with snack planning.  Please try to attend if you can.

Taste of Music is back!   The next ‘Taste’ will be Wednesday, January 30 2013 from 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. at 2 great Smashburger locations!   Simply bring in the attached Smashburger Flyer and the band will receive 20% of your check in donation.  Participating locations:  West Chester (near VOA) and Bridgewater Falls  (CHANGE)

Valentine’s day is coming.  Wouldn’t your valentine LOVE to receive the new Macy’s spirit wear or even some season spirit wear?  The first order of Macy’s spirit wear has just come in and it’s the talk of the town.  The website has been updated with photos of the items and the new order form.  CLICK HERE to see all the spirit items.  Stop by the cafeteria at Solo & Ensemble and place your order or pick up a T shirt.   Is it too early to start planning for Halloween or the holidays?  Empire and Bravo DVDs will be available for ordering until April 1st, for delivery in October.  CLICK HERE to order your season DVDs.