Please refer to the Directors Memo for full details, expectations and explanations
THIS WEEK
TONIGHT | Full Dress Rehearsal | 5:30-9pm | Main Campus Stadium
TONIGHT | Send Off Performance| 8:45-9pm | Main Campus Stadium
Saturday 9/21 | BOA Regional | Obetz | Read Directors Memo for details
Monday 9/23 | Rehearsal | 6-9pm | Main Campus
Wednesday 9/25 | Rehearsal (no guard) | 3:45-6pm | Main Campus
Wednesday 9/25 | Color Guard Rehearsal | 5:30-8pm | Main Campus Practice Lot
Thursday 9/26 | Rehearsal | 6-9pm | Main Campus
Friday 9/27 | Football Game/Homecoming | Lakota West
Calendar Raffle
Congratulations to our winners so far and Thank you to everyone who sold!
| September 1 | Emily Sanborn | sold by Cameron McGee |
| September 2 | Deb Coronel | sold by Max Bernthal |
| September 3 | Carrie Conn | sold by Hailey Conn |
| September 4 | Steven Humphrey | sold by Andrew Misch |
| September 5 | Hank Stonerook | sold by Andrew Misch |
| September 6 | FRIDAY FRENZY | Emily Byers | sold by Caroline Braden |
| September 7 | Julie Nottke | sold by Caitlyn Nottke |
| September 8 | Amber Scott | sold by Jackson Miller |
| September 9 | Maria Schmidt | sold by Katie Holtmeier |
| September 10 | Emily Sanborn | sold by Cameron McGee |
| September 11 | Allison Boger | sold by Lucas Boger |
| September 12 | Sheila Lang | sold by Sophia Lang |
| September 13 | FRIDAY FRENZY | Chris Bautista | sold by Aycha Bautista |
| September 14 | James Green | sold by Kaleb Green |
| September 15 | Mark and Jenn Moore | sold by Andrew Misch |
| September 16 | Ben Miller | sold by Jackson Miller |
| September 17 | Britney Rake | sold by Noah Dixon |
| September 18 | Vicki Carpenter | sold by Hailey Conn |
| September 19 | Paula Williams | sold by Annabelle Ritchie |
Thank you! What an exceptional day! We could not have had the outcome we did without the incredible volunteers who gave of their time and/or food items. Nothing but positive feedback! THANK YOU!!!!
Did you miss your chance at buying a t-shirt? We have some available and will be selling them tonight prior to the send-off performance for $15/each! Find us at the stadium.
Marching Band Trips
MEDICATIONS
If your student takes any prescribed or OTC medication, make sure you read THIS LETTER! NO student will be allowed medication without the proper documentation and submission to the school nurse, the deadline is in 2 WEEKS! Please direct all questions to the nurse, Sarah Mitchell, at Sarah.Mitchell@lakotaonline.com.
PSAT Testing
Accommodations have been made to allow our students to take the PSAT and still join their bandmates on the trip. Please read details HERE.
Balance Due
We are waiting for the travel agent to update the balances to reflect the calendar fundraiser. We will update you once that has been finalized.
Volunteers Needed
A lot of our committee leads and exec board members will be senior-ing out at the end of the school year. Consider shadowing one this year to see if it’s something that would interest you, learn the ropes, etc. Just some of the positions that will be open for the 25-26 year are:
- VP Communications
- Treasurer
- Secretary
- Trip Coordinator
- Uniforms
- Taste of Music
In addition to the positions already open:
- Try Band
- Mattress Sale
- Split the Pot
- Swing Dance
- Winterguard Competition lead
- Publicity & Social Media Design
And as always, if there is something you’re interested and not listed let us know. We’re happy to build current teams and ALWAYS looking for more volunteers!
If you have interest or would like more information, email president@lakotawestbands.org or lwupbeat@gmail.com
Spirit Wear
Invitational T-Shirts
There are a few remaining t-shirts leftover from the Invitational last weekend. We will be selling them TONIGHT at the stadium for $15/each. Sizes S-4X.
If you would like a shirt but unable to make it tonight, please email communications@lakotawestbands.org.
Marching Firebird Messages
The deadline has passed to be included tomorrow but still time for the rest of the season.
Share a message with a Marching Firebird! Your personalized message will be printed and sewn into their show uniforms and remain there all season. It’s a fun way to support our students and band! Find more information and purchase HERE.
Sponsorships
Want to have your logo on our website? Would you like to be featured on our social media pages? You could even have your logo on one of our band trucks? Inquire into becoming a corporate sponsor for the Lakota West Bands. You can find information on our website HERE and/or email Sponsorship@lakotawestbands.org for more information.
Not able to make it to Obetz?
Find information about the livestream HERE.
Still not signed up for Remind text messages?
With our first trip to Obetz tomorrow, we will be sharing details regarding our expected arrival time home through that app. Find more details HERE.
Guard
FYI
We learned the Apple Calendar or iCal shows the calendar details in html code. Not helpful. Two solutions: use google calendar app or view calendar from a web browser. Sorry for the inconvenience!
Panoramic Photos are in and will be available for pickup tonight at the stadium. A few extras have been ordered and will be available for purchase.
Coming Soon:
TN & St. Louis trips MEDICATIONS due | October 4
MSBA Competition-Springboro | October 5
Senior Night | October 11
Band-O-Ween | October 21
