Charter Buses unavailable for Saturday due to Hurricane Michael Relief
Bay Limousine (the company we were using for our charter buses for this Saturday’s competition in Opp) had to cancel for this weekend. They called me and said the government has basically taken over all bus companies temporarily to help transport hurricane victims, and to transport patients at hospitals with no power to other hospitals in different states where they can help them. They’ve apparently been doing this for days now, and they don’t see how the government can release them by this weekend.
What that means for us and this Saturday’s competition:
Also, remember that we are sending supplies for hurricane relief through Mrs. Ates this weekend. If you would like to donate supplies, you can bring them to the band room any time between now and this Friday. I will get it to Mrs. Ates Saturday morning before we leave for Opp. It’s needed are:
Please consider donating if you are able!
Thanks for your understanding!
What that means for us and this Saturday’s competition:
- We will still be attending the Opp Competition. We’ll just be traveling on school buses. It’s only a little over an hour and a half away, so it’s not that big of a deal to travel on school buses.
- We will have extra seats available on the buses if any extra parents would like to ride the buses with us there.
- Please know that extra parents are not official chaperones, and will need to purchase their own entrance tickets to the contest when we arrive.
- Tickets are usually $5-$7 each.
- If you would like to chaperone, or be added as an extra non-chaperone parent, please let me know, or contact Mrs. Jennifer Gibbs-Beatty at Jennifer.Gibbs-Beatty@americanbuildings.com
- If you already paid the $30 bus fee, you can be refunded that money if you have already paid all your band fees. If you haven’t paid all your band fees, that $30 will be applied to your balance. Or it can be applied to the spring trip (which still has not been decided yet on where we’re going.)
- Please know that it can take about 2 weeks or more for a refund check to be cut.
- If you sold 3 calendars (or more), that money can be applied to other band fees, or the spring trip (which still has not been decided yet.) I’m not allowed to refund money raised through a fund raiser, but it will still hang out there for your use within the EHS Band program.
Also, remember that we are sending supplies for hurricane relief through Mrs. Ates this weekend. If you would like to donate supplies, you can bring them to the band room any time between now and this Friday. I will get it to Mrs. Ates Saturday morning before we leave for Opp. It’s needed are:
- Bottled Water
- Feminine Hygiene Products
- Clorox-Type Wipes
- Diapers
- Baby Wipes
- Hand sanitizing wipes (like wet wipes)
- Garbage Bags
- Any other items that can be easily distributed
Please consider donating if you are able!
Thanks for your understanding!
Band Update Sent 10/15/18
I hope everyone enjoyed their long Fall Break Weekend! I was glad to see everyone Friday at the RCHS Game, and glad that everyone fared well after the hurricane.
We will be joining Mrs. Doran (Eufaula High Yearbook), Mrs. Herring (EHS Cheerleaders), and a few other groups who are helping Mrs. Ates, who is organizing a shipment of hurricane relief supplies this Saturday. All band students/parents who can, please considering donating a least 1 item to help. Items can be dropped off at the EHS Band room Tuesday-Friday of this week.
Starting Tuesday and going through Friday, we invite everyone to donate supplies (see list below) that will be loaded on a trailer and taken to the Chipley to Blountstown area that will leave from our assistant principal's home (Mrs. Ates) on Saturday, October 20th. Supplies can be dropped off in Mrs. Doran's room or the EHS Band Room.
- Bottled Water
- Feminine Hygiene Products
- Clorox-Type Wipes
- Diapers
- Baby Wipes
- Hand sanitizing wipes (Like Wet Wipes)
- Garbage Bags
Any other items that can be easily distributed.
Please consider donating if you are able!
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This Friday, October 19 we play Carver High School at home. Our next 3 games will all be at home. This Friday’s game vs. Carver will also be the Pink-Out Game to help raise awareness for breast cancer. We will wear our pink plumes, and students are encouraged to wear pink socks (if you have them) to the game. Guard/Majorettes/Drum Major will wear pink ribbons in their hair, rather than crowns this week. The band will wear shakos and pink plumes during halftime too (we won’t wear crowns this week.)
We have full band rehearsal on Tuesday & Thursday of this week from 3:45-5:15 pm. Colorguard will have a sectional Tuesday after full band rehearsal with a guest clinician. These are our final rehearsals in preparation for our last competition at Opp High School this Saturday.
The Opp contest schedule is below. This is the updated schedule which now has us performing at 4:20 pm (not 6:35 pm which was our original performance time.)
If you didn’t sell 3 calendars, and haven’t paid the $30 charter bus fee, please bring that Tuesday.
We will be joining Mrs. Doran (Eufaula High Yearbook), Mrs. Herring (EHS Cheerleaders), and a few other groups who are helping Mrs. Ates, who is organizing a shipment of hurricane relief supplies this Saturday. All band students/parents who can, please considering donating a least 1 item to help. Items can be dropped off at the EHS Band room Tuesday-Friday of this week.
Starting Tuesday and going through Friday, we invite everyone to donate supplies (see list below) that will be loaded on a trailer and taken to the Chipley to Blountstown area that will leave from our assistant principal's home (Mrs. Ates) on Saturday, October 20th. Supplies can be dropped off in Mrs. Doran's room or the EHS Band Room.
- Bottled Water
- Feminine Hygiene Products
- Clorox-Type Wipes
- Diapers
- Baby Wipes
- Hand sanitizing wipes (Like Wet Wipes)
- Garbage Bags
Any other items that can be easily distributed.
Please consider donating if you are able!
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This Friday, October 19 we play Carver High School at home. Our next 3 games will all be at home. This Friday’s game vs. Carver will also be the Pink-Out Game to help raise awareness for breast cancer. We will wear our pink plumes, and students are encouraged to wear pink socks (if you have them) to the game. Guard/Majorettes/Drum Major will wear pink ribbons in their hair, rather than crowns this week. The band will wear shakos and pink plumes during halftime too (we won’t wear crowns this week.)
We have full band rehearsal on Tuesday & Thursday of this week from 3:45-5:15 pm. Colorguard will have a sectional Tuesday after full band rehearsal with a guest clinician. These are our final rehearsals in preparation for our last competition at Opp High School this Saturday.
The Opp contest schedule is below. This is the updated schedule which now has us performing at 4:20 pm (not 6:35 pm which was our original performance time.)
If you didn’t sell 3 calendars, and haven’t paid the $30 charter bus fee, please bring that Tuesday.
Here is our itinerary for this week:
Tuesday, October 16
$30 charter bus fee is due
3:45-5:15 Full Marching Band Rehearsal
5:15-6:30 Colorguard Sectional with a guest clinician
Wednesday, October 17
No after-school band activities
Thursday, October 18
3:45-5:15 Full Marching Band Rehearsal
Friday, October 19
Eufaula vs. Carver (HOME)
2:50 Pep Rally (Pink out)
3:20 School dismisses (students can stay after school with the chaperone if needed)
5:15 Percussion arrive, and change into full uniforms (white pants), then take equipment to the stadium.
5:30 Percussion Warm up outside. All others arrive who need to pre-order from concessions for 3rd quarter break.
5:45 Guard/Majorettes take bags to the stadium
6:00 pm Full band warmup
6:20 pm March to the stadium for pregame
6:30 pm EHS AP Qualifiers Recognition before pregame on the field.
6:45 pm Star Spangled Banner
7:00 pm Kickoff EHS vs. Carver
9:30 pm Game ends, pack equipment (for tomorrow’s contest), dismiss
Saturday, October 20
Opp Band Competition
11:50 am Charter Buses arrive, loading crew load equipment under the buses.
12:10 pm All other students arrive at Eufaula High School
12:40 pm Depart EHS for Opp High School (502 North Maloy Street, Opp, AL 36467)
2:40 pm Arrive at Opp High School, use restrooms, get snacks in the stadium
3:25 pm Meet at buses to change in to uniforms (black pants)
3:40 pm Warmup
4:15 pm Move to stadium
4:20 pm Performance
4:45 pm Return to buses, change, re-load equipment
5:00 pm Students return to the stadium to watch the rest of the competing bands, eat dinner from concessions, and wait for the awards ceremony. Seniors either bring your uniforms with you, or keep them on (you won't have access to the bus until after the awards ceremony.)
9:15 pm Awards Ceremony (Seniors go on the field to accept awards)
9:45 pm Awards Ceremony ends, return to buses to load and depart
10:00 pm Depart OHS for EHS
11:30 pm Arrive at EHS, immediately unload and dismiss.
LOOKING AHEAD
Tuesday, October 23
3:45-5:15 Full Marching Band Rehearsal (we’ll be learning the Homecoming set for halftime with the Homecoming Court) as well as practice for Thursday’s Homecoming Parade.
Thursday, October 25
No marching band rehearsal due to the parade
4:15 pm Section Warm Up in the back lot of the Eufaula Presbyterian Church (Randolph Avenue.)
4:30 pm Full Band Warm Up
5:00 pm Homecoming Parade (purple shirt and probably blue jeans.)
5:30 pm Homecoming Parade ends, immediately head to the EHS Gym for the Homecoming “Light Up” Pep Rally at 6:00.
6:00 pm Homecoming Pep Rally at the EHS Gym
7:00 pm Pep Rally Ends, students return equipment and dismiss.
NOTE: I will take the band trailer, for large instruments (percussion, tubas, etc), but if you want me to bring your equipment, you must load your own equipment, and you must return to the band room after the parade to unload your equipment.
Friday, October 26 – EHS vs. Dothan (Homecoming)
Tuesday, October 30
3:45-5:15 Full Marching Band Rehearsal
We’ll be learning our abbreviated halftime show with the Senior Recognition
Thursday, November 1
3:45-4:15 Full Marching Band Rehearsal (if needed)
Friday, November 2 – EHS vs. Smith’s Station (Senior Recognition)
Tuesday, November 6
3:45-5:15 Full Marching Band Rehearsal
Thursday, November 8
3:45-4:15 Full Marching Band Rehearsal (if needed)
Friday, November 9 – Football Playoffs Round 1 (we’ll probably travel to either Mobile or Birmingham)
I suggest you take your uniform and equipment home for Monday’s Veteran’s Parade. You will have access to it from 3:30-4:00 when the band room will be opened that Monday, but it could be a lot easier on your if you just take everything home with you. I’ll leave that decision up to you.
Monday, November 12 – School Holiday for Veteran’s Day
5:00 pm Eufaula Veteran’s Day Parade
4:15 pm Meet (in full uniform [white pants] at the Eufaula First Presbyterian Church for warm up)
4:30 Full Band Warm Up
5:00 pm Veteran’s Day Parade Begins
5:30 pm Veteran’s Day Parade Ends, pack equipment, take to band room, dismiss.
NOTE: I will take the band trailer, for large instruments (percussion, tubas, etc.), but if you want me to bring your equipment, you must meet me at the band room at 3:45 to load your own equipment, and you must return to the band room after the parade to unload your equipment. Or, you can take it home and return it Friday.
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Mr. Cliff Washburn
Eufaula High School Band Director
530 Lake Drive
Eufaula, AL 36027
334.687.1110 ext. 123
cliff.washburn@ecsk12.org
http://ehsmightytigerband.weebly.com
http://www.facebook.com/eufaulaband
Tuesday, October 16
$30 charter bus fee is due
3:45-5:15 Full Marching Band Rehearsal
5:15-6:30 Colorguard Sectional with a guest clinician
Wednesday, October 17
No after-school band activities
Thursday, October 18
3:45-5:15 Full Marching Band Rehearsal
Friday, October 19
Eufaula vs. Carver (HOME)
2:50 Pep Rally (Pink out)
3:20 School dismisses (students can stay after school with the chaperone if needed)
5:15 Percussion arrive, and change into full uniforms (white pants), then take equipment to the stadium.
5:30 Percussion Warm up outside. All others arrive who need to pre-order from concessions for 3rd quarter break.
5:45 Guard/Majorettes take bags to the stadium
6:00 pm Full band warmup
6:20 pm March to the stadium for pregame
6:30 pm EHS AP Qualifiers Recognition before pregame on the field.
6:45 pm Star Spangled Banner
7:00 pm Kickoff EHS vs. Carver
9:30 pm Game ends, pack equipment (for tomorrow’s contest), dismiss
Saturday, October 20
Opp Band Competition
11:50 am Charter Buses arrive, loading crew load equipment under the buses.
12:10 pm All other students arrive at Eufaula High School
12:40 pm Depart EHS for Opp High School (502 North Maloy Street, Opp, AL 36467)
2:40 pm Arrive at Opp High School, use restrooms, get snacks in the stadium
3:25 pm Meet at buses to change in to uniforms (black pants)
3:40 pm Warmup
4:15 pm Move to stadium
4:20 pm Performance
4:45 pm Return to buses, change, re-load equipment
5:00 pm Students return to the stadium to watch the rest of the competing bands, eat dinner from concessions, and wait for the awards ceremony. Seniors either bring your uniforms with you, or keep them on (you won't have access to the bus until after the awards ceremony.)
9:15 pm Awards Ceremony (Seniors go on the field to accept awards)
9:45 pm Awards Ceremony ends, return to buses to load and depart
10:00 pm Depart OHS for EHS
11:30 pm Arrive at EHS, immediately unload and dismiss.
LOOKING AHEAD
Tuesday, October 23
3:45-5:15 Full Marching Band Rehearsal (we’ll be learning the Homecoming set for halftime with the Homecoming Court) as well as practice for Thursday’s Homecoming Parade.
Thursday, October 25
No marching band rehearsal due to the parade
4:15 pm Section Warm Up in the back lot of the Eufaula Presbyterian Church (Randolph Avenue.)
4:30 pm Full Band Warm Up
5:00 pm Homecoming Parade (purple shirt and probably blue jeans.)
5:30 pm Homecoming Parade ends, immediately head to the EHS Gym for the Homecoming “Light Up” Pep Rally at 6:00.
6:00 pm Homecoming Pep Rally at the EHS Gym
7:00 pm Pep Rally Ends, students return equipment and dismiss.
NOTE: I will take the band trailer, for large instruments (percussion, tubas, etc), but if you want me to bring your equipment, you must load your own equipment, and you must return to the band room after the parade to unload your equipment.
Friday, October 26 – EHS vs. Dothan (Homecoming)
Tuesday, October 30
3:45-5:15 Full Marching Band Rehearsal
We’ll be learning our abbreviated halftime show with the Senior Recognition
Thursday, November 1
3:45-4:15 Full Marching Band Rehearsal (if needed)
Friday, November 2 – EHS vs. Smith’s Station (Senior Recognition)
Tuesday, November 6
3:45-5:15 Full Marching Band Rehearsal
Thursday, November 8
3:45-4:15 Full Marching Band Rehearsal (if needed)
Friday, November 9 – Football Playoffs Round 1 (we’ll probably travel to either Mobile or Birmingham)
I suggest you take your uniform and equipment home for Monday’s Veteran’s Parade. You will have access to it from 3:30-4:00 when the band room will be opened that Monday, but it could be a lot easier on your if you just take everything home with you. I’ll leave that decision up to you.
Monday, November 12 – School Holiday for Veteran’s Day
5:00 pm Eufaula Veteran’s Day Parade
4:15 pm Meet (in full uniform [white pants] at the Eufaula First Presbyterian Church for warm up)
4:30 Full Band Warm Up
5:00 pm Veteran’s Day Parade Begins
5:30 pm Veteran’s Day Parade Ends, pack equipment, take to band room, dismiss.
NOTE: I will take the band trailer, for large instruments (percussion, tubas, etc.), but if you want me to bring your equipment, you must meet me at the band room at 3:45 to load your own equipment, and you must return to the band room after the parade to unload your equipment. Or, you can take it home and return it Friday.
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Mr. Cliff Washburn
Eufaula High School Band Director
530 Lake Drive
Eufaula, AL 36027
334.687.1110 ext. 123
cliff.washburn@ecsk12.org
http://ehsmightytigerband.weebly.com
http://www.facebook.com/eufaulaband
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Students will get a 3rd quarter break to use the restroom, or get a snack from the concession stand. For home games, we give students a $5 discounted meal-deal if ordered between 5:00-5:45. They place their order, and it will be prepared, and ready to pass out immediately following halftime. Usually, the concession stand line is very long after halftime, so this will allow you plenty of time to get your food, eat it, and be back in the stands in time for us to begin. Everyone must be in the seats and ready to play with 2:00 remaining on the 3rd quarter clock. Absolutely NO food or drinks are allowed in the stands (except for bottles of water.) Be sure you give yourself plenty of time to eat, use the restroom, and throw your trash away BEFORE the clock hits 2:00. If you’re not ready when Jessica counts off “Hooray” at 2:00, you will not get a break at the next game. You can see the pre-order form here:
If you’ve not paid your band fees, or owe a payment towards that, please do so this week if you can.
$120 band fees include $60 camp, $50 uniform rental & dry-cleaning, & $10 halftime tshirt.
I still have plenty of extra purple halftime tshirts size S, M, L, 3X, & 4X. I'm out of L & XL. Shirts are $10, $3X are $12, and 4X are $13.
I have also received the 2nd order of the red dry-fit shirts & silver shorts. If you'd like one, let me know.
Shirts are $12 for sizes S-XL. $13 for 2X & $14 for 3X
Shorts are $16 for sizes S-XL. $17 for 2X & $18 for 3X
The ECS travel policy states that all students participating on field trips must ride to and from the event on the provided transportation (school buses) due to liability and insurance purposes. The exception is if they are not returning directly to Eufaula. In these situations, only their parent/guardian may check them out after the performance/event. You may not be checked out by a friend, or another parent. AND, you need to have this check-out pre-approved by Mr. Hawkins by filling out, and returning this form at least 2 days before the trip. I have this form in my office, or you can also find it on the band website here:
https://ehsmightytigerband.weebly.com/uploads/9/4/4/3/944364/authorization_for_alternate_transportation__from_.pdf
Please let me know if you have any questions about this.
Have a great week!
$120 band fees include $60 camp, $50 uniform rental & dry-cleaning, & $10 halftime tshirt.
I still have plenty of extra purple halftime tshirts size S, M, L, 3X, & 4X. I'm out of L & XL. Shirts are $10, $3X are $12, and 4X are $13.
I have also received the 2nd order of the red dry-fit shirts & silver shorts. If you'd like one, let me know.
Shirts are $12 for sizes S-XL. $13 for 2X & $14 for 3X
Shorts are $16 for sizes S-XL. $17 for 2X & $18 for 3X
The ECS travel policy states that all students participating on field trips must ride to and from the event on the provided transportation (school buses) due to liability and insurance purposes. The exception is if they are not returning directly to Eufaula. In these situations, only their parent/guardian may check them out after the performance/event. You may not be checked out by a friend, or another parent. AND, you need to have this check-out pre-approved by Mr. Hawkins by filling out, and returning this form at least 2 days before the trip. I have this form in my office, or you can also find it on the band website here:
https://ehsmightytigerband.weebly.com/uploads/9/4/4/3/944364/authorization_for_alternate_transportation__from_.pdf
Please let me know if you have any questions about this.
Have a great week!
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530 Lake Drive
Eufaula, AL 36027
334.687.1110 ext. 123
cliff.washburn@ecsk12.org
http://ehsmightytigerband.weebly.com
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Thanks,
Mr. Cliff Washburn
Eufaula High School Director of Bands
530 Lake Drive
Eufaula, AL 36027
334.687.1110 ext. 123
cliff.washburn@ecsk12.org
http://ehsmightytigerband.weebly.com
http://www.facebook.com/eufaulaband
