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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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:

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

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/

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.

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

CBHS Band Parent News Week of Sept 17

By Claudia Davis, Band Booster Volunteer

Helpful Information:

MeMail
Do you receive MeMail? The first year that my son attended CBHS Jr/Sr High School, I wondered why we never received any announcements from the school. I called the school to inquire and I was introduced to “MeMail”. This is school news and information which is emailed to all list subscribers every couple of weeks or so by email.
I recommend that every Cocoa Beach Jr Sr HS family receives MeMail. To sign up, you will need to provide your email address and your name plus your child’s name. Example: Davis, Claudia (Kevin Morris)
Here is where you sign up: http://www.cbhs.brevard.k12.fl.us/LMC/subscribememail.html

Last Week’s Band Booster Events:

Middle School Dance:
What a fun time everyone had! The Wind Ensemble Band students served sodas, food and entertained the crowd with music. The Middle School students snacked, socialized and danced! The dance was a success and we have already started to think about next year!

Thank you for all the wonderful drink and snack donations and to the parents that came out and helped from both Orchestra and Band!
Thank you Derek Bernard http://members.aol.com/_ht_a/derekslam/index.html
for providing the sound system and to Richard Jones (parent) for providing many of the songs played.
Check out Middle School Dance photos that I took by clicking on the “Band Photos” link at http://www.cocoabeachbandboosters.com/

Concession – Varsity Football, Friday Sept. 14
What a night! Thanks to all parents who came out and helped the Concession generate over $1,900.00 in sales! We had a lot of new helpers which is great! This includes 2 parents who are not Band parents but were earning MYP volunteer hours. All parents are welcome to help out, we need you!

New Band Golf Cart!

Thank you to Yvonne Campbell who phoned charitable organizations to make the request and thank you to Elks, Kiwannis and all the wonderful people that helped raise money to donate a Golf Cart to the CBHS Band!

All State – Saturday Sept. 15
Thank you to all the students that helped in the Inside Concession on Saturday. Also, thank you to Yvonne Campbell who volunteered and donated the delicious Continental breakfast that was served to visiting Band Directors. Yvonne has volunteered for many years with CBHS Band. She is our past Band Boosters President and former Treasurer. When Yvonne is not updating Charms and helping Mr. Brooker with his paperwork, she works as a Broker for King Rentals, Inc. http://kingrentals.com/.

This Week’s Volunteer Needs:

Thursday, September 20 - Inside Concession: Basketball - 5 - 8 pm
Please Volunteer! Email ClaudiaCDavis@aol.com or call 960-2577 if you can help. Thank you!

Friday, September 21 - Outside Concession & Pit/Prop help: Varsity Football 5 - 10 pm (shifts for Concession available)
Please Volunteer! Email ClaudiaCDavis@aol.com or call 960-2577 if you can help. Thank you!

Keep an eye on our Band Volunteer Calendar to see who is signing up and to add your name!
http://cocoabeachbandboosters.com/0708/Calendar/Calendar.html

Band Booster Website: http://cocoabeachbandboosters.com/

Have a great week!

Claudia

Claudia Davis
Phone: (321) 783-5900
Mobile: (321) 960-2577
Email: ClaudiaCDavis@aol.com
CBHS Band Volunteer Info: CocoaBeachBandBoosters.com

CBHS Band Parent News Week of Sept 9, 2007

by Claudia Davis, Band Booster Parent Volunteer

New Parents: In addition to Cocoa Beach Jr Sr High School Band News, I will try to share helpful school related information that I have learned over the years or that I hear about currently. My son is in 11th grade now and I am “starting” to feel like I know some things going on at CBHS! While this E-Newsletter is written mainly for Band students, Orchestra families have received some of my emails. Thank you to the Orchestra parents who have offered to volunteer!

School Menu:
Are you curious what our children are eating at lunch? Here is a link to the school menu:
http://www.brevard.k12.fl.us/Schools/menus/menu.html

Below announcements are excerpts from the school “MeMail”:

STUDENT GRADES TO BE AVAILABLE ONLINE

Brevard County Schools is moving in the exciting direction of being able to provide parents and students with access to student grades via the Internet. Parents and students will be given an individual access code that will allow you enter a website called Edline. Once on Edline you will be able to view your student’s grades in each of their classes as well as see any homework, lesson plans, projects or other information that each teacher may choose to post. Since each student will also have an individual account, parents with more than one student will have an account for each of their students.

To obtain an access code, parents must come to the school in person, show a picture identification, and sign a form. We will begin distributing access codes at Open House on September 11, and for your convenience, we will have staff available on Monday, September 17, and Wednesday, September 19, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM . After September 11, you will be able to obtain your access code during regular business hours (7:30 AM to 4:00 PM ).

FLYER ALERT! -- FLYER ALERT! -- FLYER ALERT!

Please be looking for several flyers to come home to you on Monday, September 10. Your student will be asked to fill out his schedule during the day on Monday to make your Open House visit as easy as possible. When it gets home, discuss where the rooms are located and you'll be moving around the campus like a pro. Also ask to have the form for the Edline parent access codes which will be given to your student at the same time as the schedule form. You will need to present the signed Edline form and your picture ID to receive the access information.

Last Week’s Band Booster News:

Band Event -- Away Game – Eau Gallie Fri Sept 7

We had a great time in spite of the rain and loss of the Football game! The Band looked and sounded great! Check out our photos and a video by clicking on the ”Band Photos” and “Band Videos” links at http://www.cocoabeachbandboosters.com/ Thank you to all the great parents that helped with the Props and the Stadium and show video taping!

Band Fundraiser Car Wash was a Great Success!

We had a great car wash on Saturday September 8. We earned over $700 dollars!

Thank you to adults Dale Vicos, Dale Mosher, Yvonne Campbell, Chuck Brooker, Adrienne Roth and students Chuck, Sophia, Nicky, Sammie, Caroline, Chelsea, Ethan, Antony, Matt, John, Savannah, Annabeth, Austin, Mathew, Holly, Courtney, Lindsey & Kaitlynn!

Also thank you to the Elks and Kiwanis Clubs & Dr. Armstrong (Chiropractor) for providing the car wash location, cleaning supplies, hot dogs and sodas! Check out our car wash photos by clicking on the “Band Photos” link at http://www.cocoabeachbandboosters.com/

Next week’s Band Events and Fundraisers

All week – Sally Foster – click here to find the online Link to purchasing at Sally Foster and give Cocoa Beach students credit! http://www.cocoabeachbandboosters.com/

Mon Sept. 10:
Band Fundraiser - Volleyball VS Viera - Need Concession help between 5 and 8 pm. Early and later shifts available -- Please Volunteer! Email ClaudiaCDavis@aol.com or call 960-2577 if you can help.

Tues Sept. 11:
Student Photos all day (undergraduate)
School Open House – meet your student’s teachers! Open House for 2007-2008 to be held on Tuesday, September 11, from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM . We will meet first in the gymnasium for a brief meeting and then dismiss to follow a very abbreviated 7 period schedule so that you can meet all of your student's teachers.

Wed Sept. 12:
Band Fundraiser - Volleyball VS Rockledge - Need Inside Concession help between 5 and 8 pm. Early and later shifts available -- Please Volunteer! Email ClaudiaCDavis@aol.com or call 960-2577 if you can help.

Band Fundraiser - JV Football VS Central Catholic High School – Need Outside Concession help between 5 and 8 pm. Early and later shifts available -- Please Volunteer! Email ClaudiaCDavis@aol.com or call 960-2577 if you can help.

Thurs Sept. 13:
Band Fundraiser - JV Football VS Merritt Island High School – Need Outside Concession help 5-8 pm. Early and later shifts available -- Please Volunteer! Email ClaudiaCDavis@aol.com or call 960-2577 if you can help.

Fri Sept. 14:
Band Fundraiser - Middle School Dance after school 3:30 to 5:30 pm. "Go to" person at the dance is Yvonne Campbell. Please check in with her when you arrive. We can use more Dance helpers. Please Volunteer! Email ClaudiaCDavis@aol.com or call 960-2577 if you can help. Thank you!

· Need help with ticket sales during lunch time Tuesday through Friday (right outside cafeteria)
· Need help decorating before the dance – please arrive by 2 pm to help decorate .
· Need more Chaperones – please arrive at 3 pm if possible or as soon as you can after.
· Serving platters (plastic) for cookies and chips - need to borrow

Parents, the dance fundraiser depends on Refreshment Donations from each band family to be profitable. We need any of the following items:

· Litre bottles of Soda or Lemonade
· Packages of Cookies
· Large bags of Chips
· Ice – to be brought to the dance – please let me know if you can bring

Please send food and drink donations to Mr. Brooker’s Band room any day this week. Thank you!

Thank you to the following parents who have volunteered so far to Chaperone at the dance:

Mike Johnson, Yvonne Campbell, Ann Jones, Richard Jones and Ed Stanton, JoLee Passerini, and Ana Williamsen. Ana will also be joining me to the work in the Outside Concession after the dance! A special “thank you” to Derek Bernard for lending us a music sound system again this year!

We can use more Dance helpers. Please Volunteer! Email ClaudiaCDavis@aol.com or call 960-2577 if you can help. Thank you!

Varsity Football VS Central Catholic High School – Need Outside Concession help between 5 and 10 pm. We need you the whole time but early and later shifts are available -- Please Volunteer! Email ClaudiaCDavis@aol.com or call 960-2577.

Sat Sept. 14:
Band Event - All State Auditions at CBHS - Need Hospitality help – Help set up Continental Breakfast for Directors and monitor coffee supply (7 am to 10 am) and/or supervise student volunteers at the inside Concession Stand (9:30 am to 2 pm) Shifts available. Please Volunteer! Email ClaudiaCDavis@aol.com or call 960-2577 if you can help.

Sun Sept. 15:
Band Fundraiser - Golf Tourney at Cocoa Beach Golf Course
We will sell golf balls at one of the holes. Please Volunteer! Email Dale Vicos for details or to volunteer Dale1stSgt@aol.com or call 431-8843 cell.

SALLY FOSTER Fundraiser is Here!

Dear Parents,

Our Sally Foster fundraiser is here! Your band/orchestra student at Cocoa Beach Jr Sr High School brought home a great catalog yesterday. Browse through to make your selections and share the catalog with family and friends, even co-workers. The music program makes 50% profit on all of the gift wrap, unique gift items, gourmet chocolates and edibles, and kitchen solutions.

We have set a goal, asking each student to please sell at least seven items. When your student sells seven items, his/her name will be entered into a drawing. We will have two drawings, with the prize being $50.00 cash for each one.

In addition, there are prizes your student can earn for different levels of sales. Look at the flyer that came home today with the catalog!

Mr. Brooker has let us know that if we can raise $5000.00 in profits on this fundraiser, he will (willingly) set himself up in a dunk tank!!

Details: Our fundraiser runs from Tuesday, September 4 to Tuesday, September 18. Checks for catalog orders should be made payable to ‘Cocoa Beach High School.’ Anyone who wishes to purchase online may also use a credit card for the purchase. Online purchases will be delivered directly to the individual’s home, making it an easy way for friends and family in other states to help out your student’s music program.

You can click here to go to Sally Foster / Cocoa Beach Jr Sr High School website:

http://www.fundraising.entertainment.com/esale2.cfm?CI=882532&SI=663444&LI=1

Online notes:

1. Go to the Seller’s Section at http://www.sallyfoster.com/ to sign up for the email program.

2. You’ll need our school’s account number and the email addresses of everyone you’d like to ask to help. Our number is 882532.

3. When family and friends receive the email and click on the link to the Sally Foster online store, our music program earns 50% of their purchase!!

Every time your student sends five emails, he/she becomes eligible for drawings that are held hourly. The prizes are a Nintendo Wii, Apple ipod, and $25 gift cards from Target and Wal-Mart.

(Please note: if someone is ordering chocolates online, their entire order will be held for shipping Nov. 2, 2007.)

Go Beach!!

Any questions?

Please call Brion Quandt 723-5654 or Email bquandt@cfl.rr.com

CBHS Band Boosters Board Meeting Sept 4, 2007

Cocoa Beach JSHS Band Boosters
Board of Directors Meeting
Tuesday September 4,2007

Time: 7:00pm Social Location:Band Room
7:30 pm meeting

1. Call to order
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of minutes
4.Officer's Reports
-President - Rick
-Vice President - Adrienne
- " " - Dale V.
- Treasurer - Claudia
- Secretary - Brion Quondt
- Members at Large
-Jacquie Scislaw-Alaire
-Suzanne Estes
-Mike Johonson
-Dale Mosher
-Joe Russell
5. Band Directors Report
6. Committe Reports
- Concession
- Fund Raising
- Dance - Car Wash - Raffle
- Pit Crew
- Props
- Corporate Sponsors
7. Parent Meeting
- Agenda
- Dates
8. Away Game Suggestions.
9.Old/unfinished Business
- Fair Share ( Hours Cost)
10. New Business
11. Announcements
12. Next Meeting
13. Adjournment

Thank-You
Rick Hester President
www.CocoaBeachBandBoosters.com

CBHS Band Parent News week of Sept. 4, 2007

2007 - 2008 Band Show Shirt and Parent Polo Shirt (ladies version)

Weekly Band Parent News - Events and Volunteer Information

By Claudia Davis, Band Parent Volunteer / Band Booster Treasurer

Hello Band Parents,

I hope everyone had a wonderful Labor Day weekend!

In this E-Newsletter:

· First Away Game Report
· This week’s Events
· Looking Ahead – Events
· Chik Filet Orders this week
· Volunteer Calendar
· Current Fundraisers
· Spirit Wear
· Charms
· Band Fees
· Important Links

First Away Game
With the exception of the game delay due to rain, last Friday night went well at our first away football game. Due to limited stadium seating, we were only able to send a smaller “Pep Band." I hear it was a fun time and our Band students (and football players) did a great job! Also, as predicted, the Chik – Filet snack was success! Thank you to the Band parents who helped. Volunteers included Rick Hester, Dale Mosher, the Quandts, Marly Cohen, Dale Vicos, Holly Hicks, and of course Mr. Brooker, who is both our Band Director and a band parent too!

This Week’s Events
We have a very busy band schedule this week. Events and Volunteer needs are listed below. 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:

Tuesday, September 4– Booster Band Board Meeting –
7:30 pm- Band Room. All parents are welcome to join us.

Wednesday, September 5 – Inside Concession – Volunteers needed
5:00 pm to 8:00 pm (shifts okay – 5:00 pm – 6:30 or 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm).
Sell beverages and food.

Thursday, September 6 – Inside and Outside Concessions – Volunteers needed
5:00 pm to 8:00 pm (shifts okay – 5:00 pm – 6:30 or 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm).
Sell beverages and food.

Thursday, September 6 – Beginning Band Parent /Instrument Rental Meeting
6:30 pm in the Cafeteria with Mr. Brooker, Band Director.

Friday, September 7 - Away Football Game - Eau Gallie High. Volunteers needed.
We need Bus Chaperones, Pit/Prop/and Stadium helpers.

Saturday, September 8 – Car Wash – Volunteers Needed.
Look for a separate email from parent volunteer Dale Vicos Dale1stSgt@aol.com with details.

LOOKING AHEAD - EVENTS
Friday, September 14 - Middle School Dance (after School Dance in Cafeteria). Volunteers/ Chaperones needed 3 :00 pm to 6:30 pm. Both dads and moms can help with this! Great "1st volunteer job at CBHS" opportunity if you are new and have not volunteered yet. We need middle school parents to help with the dance. We really need extra volunteers that day because we also have a Football Game that we need help with! To volunteer or if you have questions, Please email ClaudiaCDavis@aol.com or call 960-2577.

CHIK FILET ORDERS THIS WEEK
Back by Popular Demand – Chik Filet 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 by Wednesday (but no later than noon Thursday Sept. 6) to 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 see below. These will be served after our half –time show.Snack
Plan

#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.

#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.

VOLUNTEER CALENDAR
Please watch our Band Booster Volunteer Calendar for upcoming events and Volunteer needs and let us know when you can help. We need you! http://cocoabeachbandboosters.com/0708/Calendar/Calendar.html
To volunteer or if you have any questions, you can contact me directly by email ClaudiaCDavis@aol.com or phone 960-2577.

CURRENT FUNDRAISERS:
Starting this week – “Sally Foster”. In my opinion, Sally Foster offers some of the highest quality, most beautiful wrapping paper available at an affordable price. Other items are available too. Please look for details that will be sent home with each student. Please share this fundraiser with all of your friends, family members and co-workers! This was our most successful fundraiser last year outside of the Concession stand.

Other fundraisers taking place are Car Wash, Middle School Dance, and ongoing - Concessions.
Please see Calendar for dates and to volunteer. http://cocoabeachbandboosters.com/0708/Calendar/Calendar.html

SPIRIT WEAR
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.

CHARMS
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.

BAND FEES
Any family that still owes Band Fees: Please send balance owed by check payable to CBHS Band or pay using Pay Pal (through Charms).
Do you need a payment plan? Please contact Mr. Brooker to set up a schedule. You can email Mr. Brooker with your payment plan request at brookerm@brevard.k12.fl.us. He will be happy to work up a payment schedule with you. Or you can email me ClaudiaCDavis@aol.com -- As your Treasurer, I am happy to help too.

IMPORTANT LINKS
· Cocoa Beach Band Boosters website - http://cocoabeachbandboosters.com/
· Band Booster Blog – http://cocoabeachbandboosters.blogspot.com/
· Band Booster Volunteer Calendar - http://cocoabeachbandboosters.com/0708/Calendar/Calendar.html
· School Band Website – Mr. Brooker’s Website http://cocoabeachband.com/
· Charms – Student Band info/access code is “beachband” http://charmsmusic.com/.

CBHS Band Parent News Aug. 27

Hello Band Families!

This blog post is about:

· Our First Football Event
· New Volunteer Hours Log
· Gold Seal Program
· Band Boosters Volunteer Website
· Volunteer Parent of the Month Program
· Volunteer Calendar

Thank you to all the wonderful parents who helped with our first Football game Friday! You are so appreciated. This email is for you plus we have just added a number of Middle School parents to our email distribution, welcome to Cocoa Beach Band Booster News!

Great News, we now have a “Volunteer Hours Log.” I will maintain a record of Band/Guard volunteer hours. I will refer to information from the Volunteer sign-up sheets that you sign, or emails sent to me with your hours. There will be a volunteer sheet in each Concession Stand and in the Band Room. Please sign in and out for any volunteer help that you do. If you do not sign a sheet, please email me your hours ClaudiaCDavis@aol.com.

If you did not give me the info you entered on the new Log, either I saw you working or heard about you by word of mouth! I began the Log with our first inside Concession event (girls volley ball) last Thursday.

Please look over this Log and let me know of ANY changes – Especially if you volunteered and your name is not on the log, or if there are not enough hours posted. Also, please check my math!

Not only will this Log help recognize all of you that work so hard, the hours will also be turned into the school district to help Cocoa Beach Jr/Sr High School earn another “Gold Seal” that CBHS has earned for 10 years now. Some of you also use Band volunteer credit for other programs outside of Band – that’s great too!

Starting with September totals, we will utilize “logged” hours to determine our “Volunteer Parent of the Month” winner, so get your volunteer hours logged!

To see the Log, and also our “Volunteer Calendar” with upcoming events, please visit our Band Booster website: http://cocoabeachbandboosters.com/ and click on “Calendar.”

While you are there, check out our Band Blog, photos, videos and see the Band Board!
If you have any questions, please contact me.

Thank you,
Claudia Davis
http://cocoabeachbandboosters.com/
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CBHS Marching Band Preview Show August 17

Cocoa Beach High School Marching Band finished it's 2 week Band Camp today. The Marching Band put on a impressive demonstration of one of it's half time show songs, "Shake Shake Shake" by KC and the Sunshine Band. This year's show theme is based in the 1970's. The songs selections are upbeat and fun.

Just like last year's fantastic Cuban themed show, our Marching Band will be providing us with a wonderful half-time show for our next football season!

Here is a film clip of the song played at the Preview:

CBHS Band Parent Meeting August 17th

Cocoa Beach High Color Guard and Marching Band Parents met with the Band Booster Board Friday August 17th. Following the meeting was a Marching Band Preview of one of their half -time songs. All enjoyed pizza afterward sponsored by the Band Boosters.

Friday August 17, 2007 6:00 pm
Parent Meeting

1. BOOSTER BOARD INTRODUCTIONS
• Rick Hester, President
• Adrienne Roth, Vice President
• Dale Vicos, Vice President
• Brion Quandt, Secretary
• Claudia Davis, Treasurer
• Jacquie Scislaw – Alaire, Member
• Suzanne Estes, Member
• Mike Johnson, Member
• Dale Mosher, Member
• Joe Russell, Member

2. BUDGET
Band Needs – Claudia Davis
Fundraising – Rick Hester

3. COMMUNICATION
Claudia Davis – Website CocoaBeachBandBoosters.com , Band Blog, Email, Phone

4. VOLUNTEER NEEDS
Dale Vicos - Parent support, Chaperones, Fundraising, Concession

5. OPEN FORUM
Rick Hester, Questions, Suggestions, etc.

6. BREAK FOR PARENT PREVIEW OF BAND HALF-TIME SHOW

7. RETURN FOR PIZZA SOCIAL

IMPORTANT DATES:
Band Board Meetings:
First Tuesday of each month - 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Sept. 4th Oct. 2nd Nov. 6th
Parent Meetings:
First Thursday of each month - 7:00pm - 8:00 pm
Sept. 6th Oct. 4th Nov. 8th

HANDOUTS:
1. Band Booster Hand out – Definition, Volunteer Needs, Board Contact Info
2. Budget
3. Band Booster Volunteer Sign up form
4. School Volunteer Sign Up Application (Green form)

Please visit CocoaBeachBandBoosters.com for Band News & Announcements,
Band Photos & Videos, Volunteer Information, Volunteer Calendar,
Board Meeting notes, Band Board Contact Information

Band Campers Cooled off by Cocoa Beach Fire Department

Last Thursday (August 16th) the Cocoa Beach Fire Department paid us a visit at Band Camp and doused us with very cool and refreshing water!

Cocoa Beach High Band Camp 1 week

One week of Band Camp ended today!
Check out our Percussion Video below and visit our Band Boosters website for more videos and photos!

Claudia Davis, Band Booster http://cocoabeachbandboosters.com/

Band Camp August 8, 2007

Cocoa Beach Jr/Sr High School Band Marching Camp is underway!

Claudia Davis, Band Booster parent

Cocoa Beach Jr/Sr High Band Notary Service

I will be offering complimentary Notary service for school required forms for our Band family.

I will have my stamp with me at the School Registration August 14 & 15, 2007.

Claudia Davis

Band Boosters Treasurer

Phone: (321) 783-5900

Mobile: (321) 960-2577

Fax: (321) 406-0200
Email: ClaudiaCDavis@aol.com

Website: CarteretMortgage.com/ccm

CBHS Band Volunteer Info: CocoaBeachBandBoosters.com

Special Band Camp Lunch Offer from a Band Mom

Dear Band Parents,

I have decided to help y'all out during band camp. I know how stressful it is to make sure your child gets a nutritious meal during a hot day of band camp. For a small price of $5 you can sleep peacefully at night without worrying about shopping and preparing a lunch for your child. Your child can have a choice of 2 different sandwiches, a drink, a bag of chips or a cookie, and a fruit.

If this sounds enticing to you, we will start serving meals on Tuesday August 7 at the 4:00 pm dinner break. Please have your child bring in $5 on Monday August 6th to place their order for the next day. All proceeds will go directly to the Band Boosters.
If you have any questions, you can contact me directly at multiplescapes@mindspring.com
Thanks

Suzanne Estes
(band mom to Austin, Bailey, and Landon)

CBHS Band Family Volunteers Needed

Wow!! What a year this is going to be. I was able to see some of the hard work all the marching band/color guard students did today at their first practice for the 2007-2008 school year.

Welllllll (heavy sigh), since our children are working hard....it is now for us to join in the efforts of making this a great band family, school year and most rewarding time.

First, we are asking for some help this weekend.This Saturday, Aug 4th @ 9:00 a.m., we need some help at the school (CBHS).As CBHS is preparing to receive this year's students and new building improvements being completed, we are getting ready to move back into CBHS Band Room. In this preparation we need to put up some shelves and uniform hanging rods in the uniform storage room located in the back of the band room.

Also, we need some "hands on" to handle the marching band carts. We will be removing the wheels, relocating the carts so that space can be utilized to the max. These carts are heavy and it is best to have at least 5 to 6 adults handling them, less strain on everyone.
So, with that said, if there is anyone who can and willing to give us a hand this Saturday, Aug 4th @ 9:00 a.m. for just a few hours, please contact myself via e-mail Dale1stSgt@aol.com, or call me at: 431-8843. Also, please "cc" Rick Hester, President of the Boosters at: SKYLAB317@aol.com , just as a backup.

My understanding as of right now Dale Mosher, Jerry Walz and myself will be there. So, please, help!! As I said above, our children are working long hours in the hot sun with wild bugs putting together a dynamic show. Not only are we supporting our children; however, we are providing assistance to the CBHS Band Director, Mr. Brooker (who has worked all summer long preparing for marching band season, while most were on summer vacation from school). Let's get behind his efforts! We need volunteers in various areas.

Here are some more specific ways you can help (please respond letting me know where you want help):
1. During marching band camp, need adult chaperones/assistants.
2. I know we have the most talented families, please let me know if you are interested in building props, welders, painters, artists, engineer moving/mechanical props, etc...or just want to be a part of it and can lend a helping hand. We are trying to build a little data base of those who have expressed a desire to be involved with their children's band experience. We understand everyone has unique and busy schedules, if you are willing, we can most of the time work around those times. We just appreciate your involvement.Okay, I know this was lengthy; but, needed to get some of that info out.

Last reminder, this Saturday, Aug 4th @ 9:00 a.m. and band camp assistants.

Have a great weekend!
Dale Vicos
(Father of Will, Nick and Sophia -- all band members)!

Dale1stSgt@aol.com,

CBHS Band Treasurer Report

Cocoa Beach Jr/Sr High School Band Boosters Treasurer Report
Claudia Davis, Treasurer

August 1, 2007

Welcome back Band Family! We are gearing up for a wonderful Band Season kicked off by our excellent Marching Minutemen Band. For details about our Marching Band Show and Band Camp, click here: Marching Band Details (right click if the Link does not work).

Budget: The Cocoa Beach Jr/Sr High School Band (CBHS) has a Band Budget to fund this year in the amount of $45,400. This is the cost to run our Band program over and above that which is funded by the school system and fees collected.

Part of our budget covers professional specialized Instructors not paid by the school but most of the budget supports our Special Programs. Our Special Programs can be summarized by a quote from a student in her senior speech at our Band Banquet last May. "I transferred to CBHS from another school for my Senior year and I never had such a wonderful band experience as I had with the CBHS Band. My last Band Director never took us anywhere other than school required football games. He did not want to spend his personal time to participate in events or incur the cost. Since I have been at CBHS, Mr. Brooker has taken us to competitions and events that I would have never experienced if I had not joined the CBHS Band".

A Band Director may choose to offer only the required curriculum or the Band Director can offer a highly rewarding extracurricular band program. Luckily for CBHS, Chuck Brooker provides the latter. Events and other band program costs include entry fees, travel costs such as bus transportation, award costs, office support, scholarships, sheet music, benevolent fund, props, instruments, uniforms, etc.

How is this amount raised? Fundraisers and Donations from our band families. Lot's of hard volunteer work from our Band family members. The Food Concession is our largest fundraiser (net income $15,000 last year) --but this amount is only part of the what we need to generate this coming year. My next Treasurer Report will include more infomation about our Fundraisers.

What is Fair Share? You may hear this term frequently. If you divide the Budget by the amount of band students you can get a basic idea how much the Band program costs per student. We do not want to invoice our band students for this amount -- instead we ask that everyone participates with our fundraisers and volunteer needs such as working in the Concession. Please volunteer when asked. We need your help to cover our band program costs. By clicking here you can see a copy of our 07/08 Budget which spells our our anticipated band expenses and income. (right click if the Link does not work).

Please become familiar with our Fundraisers. We are relying on Fundraisers and Donations to fund our Budget.

Questions? Please contact Claudia Davis at ClaudiaCDavis@aol.com or 960-2577.

Cannon Music Camp Attendees Antony & Patrick

Welcome back! Cocoa Beach High School students Antony Stabile and Patrick Jankowski attended Cannon Music Camp in Boone, North Carolina, at Appalachian State University this summer.

Antony is Band Captain for the Cocoa Beach High School Band. Patrick is a former Drum Major. Patrick graduated from CBHS this past June and will be attending Florida State University this fall.

During their camp session (June 30 to July 28, 2007) Antony made the Trumpet section in the Wind Ensemble, First Chair in the Symphonic Band, and Lead Trumpet in one of the Jazz ensembles. Patrick was principal horn in the Symphony Orchestra and also played in the Brass Quintet.
Photos:
Patrick received the Director's Award for the Symphony Orchestra and Antony received the Director's Award for the Symphonic Band! (above left)
Antony playing in Jazz Band. (above right)
Patrick playing in the Orchestra Concert. (below)

Antony playing his Flugelhorn Solo in the Symphonic Band concert:
Congratulations, we are proud of you!

CBHS Band Board Meeting Agenda July 16, 2007

Message from Rick Hester, Band Boosters President:

Hello All,

Below is our Agenda for our Band Booster Board meeting tonight.
You can also download a printable version by visiting our Band Booster Board Webpage and finding this document at the Minutes & Agenda's Link.
http://cocoabeachbandboosters.com/0708/Bandboard/0708.html

Cocoa Beach JSHS Band Boosters
Board of Directors Meeting
Monday July 16,2007
Agenda

Time: 7:00pm Social
7:30pm Meeting
Location: Coconuts on the Beach

1. Call to order (President) Rick Hester
2. Roll Call (Secretary) Brion Quandt
3. Approval of Minutes (All Board Members)
4. Officer's Reports:
· President - Rick
· Vice -President -Adrienne Roth
· Vice -President - Dale Vicos
· Treasurer - Claudia Davis
· Secretary - Brion Quondt
· Members at Large
· Jacquie Scislaw-Alaire
· Suzanne Estes
· Mike Johnson
· Dale Mosher (unable to attend do to work - sent notification)
· Joe Russell
5. Band Director’s Report - Chuck Brooker
6. Committee Reports
· Fund Raising
· Parking lot - Dale V.
· Farmers Market - "
· Raffles - (Chair, Golf) - Dale V.
· Shuttle service - Dale V.
· Concessions - Claudia
7. Special Orders
· Umbrellas - Dale M.
· Canopy - Farmers Mkt. - Rick
· Folding chairs - Rick ( we now have 5 for all uses)
8. Old/Unfinished Business
· Summer Fund Raising - Dale V.
· Where we stand
9. New Business
· Committee / Volunteer sign up - Dale V.
· Volunteer recognition
· Donor Recognition "
· Calendar dates for Board and Parent meetings
· Other Important event dates
· Band Camp (party) - Chuck B.
· School Registration (Booster Booth).
· First football game
· Initial fund raisers (Raffle, community donations, dance, spaghetti dinner
chicken barbeque, ......)
· Fair Share
10. Announcements
11. Next Meeting
12. Adjournment

Thank-you
Rick Hester
President, Band Boosters

Agenda16July2007

CBHS Marching Band Camp

Greetings All Returning and New Marching Band Members!

It’s hard to believe but summer break is almost over and you all know what that means … that’s right, Marching Band Camp!!

This letter is a reminder of the dates and times for camp, fees due and other items of interest.

We are including with this mailing a “Fee and Supply Order” form. Please fill this out and make your payments using one of the following options:
Send your form and payment with your student on the first day of band camp
You can use your credit card to pay online from our new “Charms” site. Go online to the band web site: www.cocoabeachband.com and locate the “Charms” picture/logo in the center of the page. Click on the “find out more” area and you will find complete instructions on how to use the Charms web site. We are also including instructions with this mailing. We are very excited about this addition to our accounting, record-keeping & communication methods. You will need your student’s “student ID” number, which can be found on their report card if they do not remember what that number is. New students may need to contact the school office or you may contact me at: brookerm@brevard.k12.fl.us.

The Band Camp Fee includes a band t-shirt and a show shirt and cap which the students will use at camp as well as in the stands at games and contests. We will be providing you with an opportunity to purchase these and other “spirit wear” items for parents and other family members after camp begins.

Due to renovations in our band room at the High School, we will be holding band camp this year at Roosevelt Elementary School next door. You should report to Roosevelt Elementary School Common Area at the appointed time:

Band Camp Rehearsal Schedule:

August 1 - Mandatory Band Officers Meeting - 9am-till? - Marching Staff Meeting –
1pm
August 2 & 3
Rookies - All 8th and 9th Grade Hornline Students and All New to School 1-4pm/ 5-8pm
Drumline - 9am-12pm/ 1-4pm / 5-8pm
Color Guard - 9-12pm/ 1-4pm/ 5-8pm
Hornline - 1-4pm/ 5-8pm

Week of August 6-10
Percussion and Guard - 9am -11:30pm / 12:30pm-4pm / 6-8:30pm
Full Band 12:30pm -4pm/ 6-8:30pm
Week of August 13-17
Percussion and Color Guard 9-12/ 1-4:30pm/ 5:30-8:30pm
Full Band - 5:30-8:30pm
Full Band includes all students in all sections including the guard and percussion. (Rain or shine ) Tuesday and Thursday rehearsals begin August 20-First Game is on August 24.

Things you will need for band camp:

Tennis Shoes – No Flip Flops or Sandals
Sunglasses & Caps
Water
Shorts – Long pants are not only hot but also make it difficult for the staff
To see which students need help with marching maneuvers
Change of Clothes may make the student more comfortable as the day wears on
Bug Repellant Spray
Sunscreen
Lunch and Snacks if Student will be staying at the school through the breaks or
money if they will be going out for food
Your Support!!

If you have any questions, you may contact me at: brookerm@brevard.k12.fl.us

We look forward to an exciting year!


Sincerely,

Chuck Brooker
CBHS Band Director

Next Band Boosters Board Meeting July 16, 2007

To All CBHS Band Board Members:

Do not forget to send me (your wonderful Band Booster President) any request for meeting agenda items by Friday the 13th. Yes I know it's that wonderful day. I will try not to lose your suggestions and requests in a hail of fire & brimstone. HOWEVER, just as a caution please also send to your chatty Vice-Pres. Dale Vicos. I will then send out an agenda hopefully on Sunday the 15th. Do not forget that our meeting is next Monday the 16th of July at 7:30pm. I will make an executive decision by saying it will be at Coconuts.
(Whew I'm exhausted).

See you there,

Rick Hester
CBHS Band Boosters President

P.S. To all Parents: As soon as school is back in session, we will hold our Band Booster Board meetings at the school unless otherwise noted. All Band parents will be more than welcome at our meetings. Plus, we will have Band Parent meetings as well. In the mean time, if you have concerns please feel free to contact myself or any board member. See our Booster website for contact information and meeting notes http://cocoabeachbandboosters.com/
We look forward to an exciting Band Program next year!