Hello Grizzly Band Families!
This message is for all students and families of the GP Band programs!
This Week:
- You are invited to the Band Board Meeting Tomorrow Night: The winter season is nearly upon us and activities in band will be in full swing. One way to help is to attend a board meeting. We’d love to have you hear about how the band boosters run and ways you can contribute. Our next board meeting is TOMORROW, Tuesday, October 8th at 7PM in the band room.
- Concert Dresses have arrived: Sarah McKinney, our Uniform Coordinator, will be at the school tomorrow handing out dresses during band classes that have been ordered. The percussion polo order should be ready on October 15, so stay tuned for a distribution date.
- Elementary School Tour – October 9th and 10th: This Wednesday & Thursday, October 9-10, Wind Ensemble & Drumline Members will travel by bus to visit and perform at the South Snohomish School District elementary schools. Parent volunteers are needed to chaperone students and help transport the larger instruments. Please make sure permission slips are turned in and if you can volunteer as a bus chaperone or as instrument transportation, please sign up here.
- Grizzly Band rehearsal: Grizzly Band rehearsal will be in the PAC. Students should arrive at 6:45pm and be ready to begin 7pm. Next Thursday will be the last Grizzly Band rehearsal.
Here are some things coming up:
- Disney Trip Meeting – Tuesday October 22nd, 7-8pm: There will be a mandatory meeting for all band students interested in participating in the Touring Ensemble trip to DisneyLand. More information may be found here. Everyone going on the Disney Trip is required to attend this orientation in the Glacier Peak Auditorium. This year’s Big Trip is Spring Break 2025, Monday, April 7 – Friday, April 11. To participate students must be enrolled in a Band Class and have purchased an ASB card. A non-refundable deposit of $200 is due November 1st. More details on online payments and informational meeting coming soon!
- Announcing the Holiday Fundraiser – The GP Band Boosters are pleased to offer online ordering this year for our annual holiday poinsettia and wreath fundraiser. We have once again teamed up with Stadium Flowers to offer an exceptional selection of fresh flowers and evergreens to decorate for the holiday season. Orders will be collected through Friday, November 1st and items will be available for local pickup on Friday, November 22nd. Place your order today at https://www.grizzlyband.org/2024/10/07/2025-holiday-fundraiser/
- Varsity Letter Points: The Class Info section of our website has a link to the real-time letter point tracker. Students wanting to earn a letter in band must earn 150 points AND attend at least 5 basketball games as a Grizzly Band member. If you have missing points or if you would like to get credit for approved extra activities, please fill out this form.
- Thank you volunteers!!: Thank you so much to the generous donation of your time. There are still great opportunities to volunteer at football games, field trips, and parades. Sign up on our Volunteer page.
Download our calendar for all important upcoming events: (Calendar)
Contributing to the band program:
- GP Band Spirit Wear: Thank you so much for those who have already been ordering from our GP Band Spirit Wear site. The boosters earn 10% from each sale. Just as a reminder, orders will be processed by Streamline Imaging in Snohomish and completed orders will be distributed at school.
- Amazon Wish List: Another way to contribute to the band is to order items directly through our curated Amazon Wish List, making an immediate impact on our students’ musical journey.
Stay current with the GP Band Happenings by following the GPHS Band Boosters on Facebook and Instagram or visit grizzlyband.org and checking out the Band Calendar.
If you have any questions, please email the GP Band Boosters at gphsbandboosters@gmail.com. Thank you for supporting your band students and the GP Band Program!