CBHS Band Parent News - Week of Sept 24, 2007
By Claudia Davis, Band Parent Volunteer / Band Booster Treasurer
Hello Band Parents,
Last Week’s Events
Thanks to all who helped at the The Gateway Football game! The Concession sold over $800 food and drinks!
Thanks to all who helped at the The Gateway Football game! The Concession sold over $800 food and drinks!
Florida Today newspaper took these photos of the Concession and Grilling volunteers.
Inside: Nancy Marquardt, Sarah Henderson, Will Henderson, Jacquie Scislaw - Alarie, Leanne Palmer, Claudia Davis, Jennifer Crider, Marly Cohen.
Grillers: Val Crider, Brian Palmer, Ed Stanton, Patrick McCracken, Dave Guseman.
Helpful information - (extracted from MeMail)
TRAFFIC FLOW TO CHANGE AS FRONT OFFICE CONSTRUCTION BEGINS
From Dave Kendall, Assistant Principal, Facilities
Due to the construction staging area that will be put into action this weekend, the bus loop will change from the east side of the building to the west side of the campus between the relocate able portables and Buildings 14 and 15. All parent pickup and drop-off will move to the east side. The entire front of the school will be fenced off and all staff and visitor parking will move to the east side of the building. Our 21 busses will drive to the westernmost entrance to the student parking lot, enter and proceed down the last lane to the stadium fence, turn left and proceed to the lane between the 10 portables and building 14 and 15. They will line up to drop off in the morning and line up first come first serve single file in the afternoon.
This change will begin Monday morning Sept. 24th.
TRAFFIC FLOW TO CHANGE AS FRONT OFFICE CONSTRUCTION BEGINS
From Dave Kendall, Assistant Principal, Facilities
Due to the construction staging area that will be put into action this weekend, the bus loop will change from the east side of the building to the west side of the campus between the relocate able portables and Buildings 14 and 15. All parent pickup and drop-off will move to the east side. The entire front of the school will be fenced off and all staff and visitor parking will move to the east side of the building. Our 21 busses will drive to the westernmost entrance to the student parking lot, enter and proceed down the last lane to the stadium fence, turn left and proceed to the lane between the 10 portables and building 14 and 15. They will line up to drop off in the morning and line up first come first serve single file in the afternoon.
This change will begin Monday morning Sept. 24th.
PRIMP FOR PICTURES ON 9/25
School pictures are September 25. Students will have their pictures take during their English class. Look for the flyers your students should be bringing home. In order to make this process easier for students and parents, Dean Stewart Photography offers an online pay service so you can pre-pay for your students pictures. The website for online pre-payment is http://www.dsp-photo.com/ . If paying by check, please make sure the checks are made out to Dean Stewart NOT Cocoa Beach Jr/Sr High School.
School pictures are September 25. Students will have their pictures take during their English class. Look for the flyers your students should be bringing home. In order to make this process easier for students and parents, Dean Stewart Photography offers an online pay service so you can pre-pay for your students pictures. The website for online pre-payment is http://www.dsp-photo.com/ . If paying by check, please make sure the checks are made out to Dean Stewart NOT Cocoa Beach Jr/Sr High School.
INTERIM GRADES GOING HOME AND CONFERENCES CAN BE SCHEDULED
Interim grades will be given to students during seventh period on September 26. This report will show your students grades-to-date for the first nine-weeks. Now is the time to check with teachers to see what the difficulties might be and to plan to help students be successful.
Parent/Teacher Conferences have been scheduled for Tuesday, October 2 from 6:30-8:30 PM. Be sure to make an appointment by calling the front office at 783-1776 x 1000.
Interim grades will be given to students during seventh period on September 26. This report will show your students grades-to-date for the first nine-weeks. Now is the time to check with teachers to see what the difficulties might be and to plan to help students be successful.
Parent/Teacher Conferences have been scheduled for Tuesday, October 2 from 6:30-8:30 PM. Be sure to make an appointment by calling the front office at 783-1776 x 1000.
FOR PARENTS OF GRADUATING SENIORS AND OTHERS WANTING TO HELP
You are invited to attend the next meeting of the “Projection Graduation” Committee which will be held on Wednesday, September 26th at 6:30 pm in the Media Center at Cocoa Beach Jr/Sr High School.We will be organizing our efforts to raise money to give the Class of 2008 a fantastic fun, safe, alcohol and drug-free overnight party with games, music, food, inflatables, pool, weight room, casino and prizes from 10pm-5am at the HealthPlex on Merritt Island.
You are invited to attend the next meeting of the “Projection Graduation” Committee which will be held on Wednesday, September 26th at 6:30 pm in the Media Center at Cocoa Beach Jr/Sr High School.We will be organizing our efforts to raise money to give the Class of 2008 a fantastic fun, safe, alcohol and drug-free overnight party with games, music, food, inflatables, pool, weight room, casino and prizes from 10pm-5am at the HealthPlex on Merritt Island.
WELCOME TO OUR NEW TEACHERS!
New to The Beach are Sebastian Piccione who will teach middle school English and Amanda Nugent, a 2003 CBHS graduate, who will teach middle school science, and Bob Stedman who is taking over the “TBA” spot teaching creative writing and high school English.
New to The Beach are Sebastian Piccione who will teach middle school English and Amanda Nugent, a 2003 CBHS graduate, who will teach middle school science, and Bob Stedman who is taking over the “TBA” spot teaching creative writing and high school English.
BOUGHT THAT YEARBOOK YET?
Yearbooks will be on sale for $70.00 until October 1. October 2 the price goes up to $80.00. The price of the yearbook will be $100.00 after Winter Break. Checks can be made out to Cocoa Beach Jr/Sr High School. Students can bring checks to Mrs. O’Hare in portable M.
Senior baby pictures for the yearbook are due to Mrs. O’Hare by October 12, 2007. Please include your name on the back of the picture. Senior yearbook dedications are due on October 31, 2007. See Mrs. O’Hare for information.
Yearbooks will be on sale for $70.00 until October 1. October 2 the price goes up to $80.00. The price of the yearbook will be $100.00 after Winter Break. Checks can be made out to Cocoa Beach Jr/Sr High School. Students can bring checks to Mrs. O’Hare in portable M.
Senior baby pictures for the yearbook are due to Mrs. O’Hare by October 12, 2007. Please include your name on the back of the picture. Senior yearbook dedications are due on October 31, 2007. See Mrs. O’Hare for information.
PARENTS ELECTED TO SAC
The School Advisory Council would like to say 'Congratulations!' and 'Welcome!' to our newest Parent Representatives: Adrienne Roth and Teresa Kinney.
The School Advisory Council would like to say 'Congratulations!' and 'Welcome!' to our newest Parent Representatives: Adrienne Roth and Teresa Kinney.
KUDOS TO COLLIN
Science Research advisor Veronica Duys tells us that Collin McAliley has been named a finalist for the Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge. He is the only student who competed last year that has been selected as a finalist again this year. He will be competing in the Challenge in October during an all-expense paid trip to Washington DC.
Science Research advisor Veronica Duys tells us that Collin McAliley has been named a finalist for the Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge. He is the only student who competed last year that has been selected as a finalist again this year. He will be competing in the Challenge in October during an all-expense paid trip to Washington DC.
CLICK INTO ACTIVITES AND SPORTS
Check out these websites to see everything that is happening at the Country's Best High School (CBHS!).Activities and Clubs: http://www.cbhs.brevard.k12.fl.us/teachers/athletics/activities.htm
Check out these websites to see everything that is happening at the Country's Best High School (CBHS!).Activities and Clubs: http://www.cbhs.brevard.k12.fl.us/teachers/athletics/activities.htm
Sports:
http://www.cbhs.brevard.k12.fl.us/teachers/athletics/sportsinfo.htm
Band Volunteers Needed This Week!
Please Volunteer, we need you! We need parent help and support for all events. We are also looking for new volunteers. By joining us you will meet and work with new friends who all share a common bond – we want to insure the best band program possible for our children! Please email ClaudiaCDavis@aol.com to volunteer for any events listed below:
Band Volunteers Needed This Week!
Please Volunteer, we need you! We need parent help and support for all events. We are also looking for new volunteers. By joining us you will meet and work with new friends who all share a common bond – we want to insure the best band program possible for our children! Please email ClaudiaCDavis@aol.com to volunteer for any events listed below:
WED 26, 2007 -- CONCESSION HELP NEEDED INSIDE
Girls Freshman Volleyball VS. Space Coast Jr/ Sr. High
5-8 pm – shifts available. Email ClaudiaCDavis@aol.com if you can help.
THU 27, 2007 -- CONCESSION HELP NEEDED INSIDE
Boys and Girls Freshman Volleyball VS. DeLaura MS
5-8 pm – shifts available. Email ClaudiaCDavis@aol.com if you can help.
FRI 28, 2007AWAY GAME HELP NEEDED – Going to Space Coast High School
Girls Freshman Volleyball VS. Space Coast Jr/ Sr. High
5-8 pm – shifts available. Email ClaudiaCDavis@aol.com if you can help.
THU 27, 2007 -- CONCESSION HELP NEEDED INSIDE
Boys and Girls Freshman Volleyball VS. DeLaura MS
5-8 pm – shifts available. Email ClaudiaCDavis@aol.com if you can help.
FRI 28, 2007AWAY GAME HELP NEEDED – Going to Space Coast High School
Need BUS CHAPERONES, PIT & PROPS. Also, Need Truck Driver Email ClaudiaCDavis@aol.com if you can help.
LOOKING AHEAD - EVENTS
SAT October 6, 2007 Marching Festival – Merritt Island
AWAY HELP NEEDED:BUS CHAPERONES AND PIT/PROP HELP
CHIK FILA ORDERS THIS WEEK
Chik Fila snacks will be offered to Marching Band/Guard and Cheerleaders at our away game this Friday by the Band Boosters.
ORDERS: Please email your order or send in written order /payment by Wednesday. Please make sure I know you are ordering by noon Thursday so we can turn in our group order to Chick Fila. ClaudiaCDavis@aol.com
PAYMENTS: Send your payment to Mr. Brooker by check payable to “CBHS Band Boosters” or cash in a sealed envelope with student’s name and amount enclosed. Please send payments by Thursday (but no later than Friday).
We have 2 snack choices. These will be served after our half –time show.
SnackPlan #1 $ 5.00 – Meal - Chik Filet Sandwich, Chips, Drink (soda or bottled water).Additional sandwich is $3.00. Example: Meal plus extra sandwich is $8.00.
Snack Plan #2 $ 2.00 - Chips and Drink (soda or bottled water)
Email Chik Filet orders to ClaudiaCDavis@aol.com .
As always, please make sure your child is fed dinner prior to leaving for the game and has a full jug of water. Water refills will be available during the 4th quarter of the game.
IMPORTANT LINKS
Cocoa Beach Band Boosters website - http://cocoabeachbandboosters.com/
Cocoa Beach Band Boosters website - http://cocoabeachbandboosters.com/
Band Booster Blog (Band News and photos) – http://cocoabeachbandboosters.blogspot.com/
Mr. Brooker’s Website http://cocoabeachband.com/
VOLUNTEER CALENDAR - http://cocoabeachbandboosters.com/0708/Calendar/Calendar.html
Please watch our Band Booster Volunteer Calendar for upcoming events and Volunteer needs and let us know when you can help. We need you! To volunteer or if you have any questions, you can contact me directly by email ClaudiaCDavis@aol.com or phone 960-2577.
CHARMS - http://charmsmusic.com/.
Charms is our Band data management program with great features. You can check your student’s account, your families’ contact information and Mr. Brooker’s Band Calendar. Other features are being added all the time. Charms can be accessed by going to Mr. Brooker’s Band Website at http://cocoabeachband.com/ and clicking on the “Charms” Link or you can go directly to the Charms website by clicking here: http://charmsmusic.com/.
Our access code is “beachband”. Then enter your child’s school ID# (this can be found on student Report Card). Please let me or Mr. Brooker know if you have any questions about using Charms. My email is ClaudiaCDavis@aol.com . Mr. Brooker’s email is brookerm@brevard.k12.fl.us.
Charms is our Band data management program with great features. You can check your student’s account, your families’ contact information and Mr. Brooker’s Band Calendar. Other features are being added all the time. Charms can be accessed by going to Mr. Brooker’s Band Website at http://cocoabeachband.com/ and clicking on the “Charms” Link or you can go directly to the Charms website by clicking here: http://charmsmusic.com/.
Our access code is “beachband”. Then enter your child’s school ID# (this can be found on student Report Card). Please let me or Mr. Brooker know if you have any questions about using Charms. My email is ClaudiaCDavis@aol.com . Mr. Brooker’s email is brookerm@brevard.k12.fl.us.
SPIRIT WEAR -- http://cocoabeachbandboosters.com/0708/forms/spiritwearorder.doc.
Would you like to show your Band Spirit by wearing our Band Shirt this year? As parents, you can wear the Band T-shirts or the red Polos. Some of us have both! Would you like your child to have additional band T-shirts or replacement items?To order, please send Mr. Brooker:
1. Your completed Spirit Wear Order Form and
2. Check payable to “CBHS Band Boosters”.If sending cash, please seal in envelope and indicate outside name, amount enclosed and what what the cash is for outside of the envelope.
If you wish to pay by credit card, you can pay online with Paypal by going our Charms website through your child’s account. Make sure you detail in your PayPal order what you are paying for. Also send us the completed Spirit Wear order form to Mr. Brooker. Indicate on the order form that you “paid on Charms”.You can order Band T-shirts, Polo shirts, hats, and Day Packs by completing the Spirit Wear Order Form located here: http://cocoabeachbandboosters.com/0708/forms/spiritwearorder.doc.
Have a nice Week!
Claudia Davis
Band Booster Parent Volunteer
