Mattress Sale 9/21 — On Saturday, September 21 we will be sponsoring our sixth annual mattress sale. Profits go directly to our Band Program. Brand new, name brand mattress sets 30% – 50% off retail. Top quality mattress sets with full manufacturer warranties. Higher quality for prices lower than a retail store!! All sizes, price ranges, delivery and free layaway will be available. Floor models will be on display at Lakota West High School from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, September 21. If you, or anyone you know is in the market for a new mattress…check out this fundraiser!! If you need a new mattress before our sale or have any questions, please contact Ultimate Fundraising Solutions at dharbin65@yahoo.com. Purchases made before the sale will still be credited to Lakota West Bands if you use this contact. Every sale will benefit the Lakota West High School Band.
- CLICK HERE for the parent letter for details on how the sale works.
- Special discounts for friends, family, and neighbors are available by sending a referral letter before the sale. CLICK HERE to open and download the attachment and send it out before the sale.
- There is a new incentive program this year for students to earn cash for referrals directly from the mattress company. CLICK HERE for details.
MB composite photo UPDATE — Every member of the Marching Firebirds needs to get their photo taken (no charge) either Thur 9/5 or Fri 9/6 between 3 – 6:30pm. There are sign up sheets in the band room. There are no make ups and with a game Friday the whole band can’t come at 6pm Friday. Students need their uniform jacket and instrument. NO neckstraps, hats, gloves, or gauntlets. There will be one of every silver instrument (no gloves needed) and gauntlets in the room for use already. If you are early, come right in. If you missed Lifetouch picture day this will be an opportunity to order picture products. You will get forms and be sent a proof. We could use a volunteer or 2 each day to manage the door and keep things running. If you can help email Sue Tanner at president@lakotawestbands.org
Tag Day Adult Drivers Needed! – Saturday 9/7 8am – 1pm, a few more drivers are needed to cover all the routes. CLICK HERE to learn more or to sign up to volunteer.
Concert Uniform Fitting — Main Campus Concert Band uniform fittings will be September 11 – 13. Your student will need the following:
- Winds girls are fit for dresses. Dresses cost ($65) and pearls ($5).
- All other band members will be fit for their jacket and pants.
- All other band members must have the correct color bow tie ($4) and cummerbund ($10) for their band. Bow ties and cummerbunds are available for purchase through Upbeat or students can bring in and trade their old bow tie and cummerbund for the color they need this year.
- All other band members will also need a tuxedo shirt. Upbeat has gently used tuxedo shirts for sale ($10) or you can buy a new one for $20 at Hobby Lobby (CLICK HERE to use the 40% off coupon).
- CLICK HERE to make payments for bow ties, cummerbunds, dresses, pearls and tuxedo shirts thru the website (please print and bring your Paypal receipt) or send a check to school with your student.
Much help is still needed with the Concert Uniform fittings. Please CLICK HERE to sign up to help or to contact Cindy for more info.
September Scrip orders due noon Friday 9/6 – Don’t forget to get your Scrip orders in this month. For a copy of the order form and complete details concerning the SCRIP program CLICK HERE. The deadline for orders this month is September 3, 2013 if you mail your order, and noon September 6th if you drop it off.
Buy Thirty-One for LW Bands – Please invite your family and friends to take part in our online fundraiser with Thirty-One Gifts ending September 30th, 20% of sales will benefit the Lakota West Band.
Voter Registration – To vote in this November’s election, residents must register with the Butler County Board of Elections by Monday, Oct. 7. Early voting begins on Tuesday, Oct. 1 and regular voting on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 5. If you are 18 years old by 11/5 you may register and vote on all candidates and issues. You may register to vote at Lakota West HS. CLICK HERE to access the voter registration form and other voting information.