Students need to arrive at 3:30 for tonight's game which starts at 4:00 with the National Anthem around 3:45. Go straight to the stadium unless you need a sousaphone or percussion instrument in the band room. You can bring a stand (and clothes pins) and you can put your case in the stands. Everyone is distanced by at least 6 ft so you have plenty of room. I recommend bringing your own water because we can't provide it because of COVID rules. We need to follow all of those rules, the biggest ones being wear your mask at all times unless we are playing and keep that 6 ft distancing. Remember, if you have any COVID symptoms or have had possible exposure to COVID, do not attend. We are still limited to 50 players. Our list is a little longer than that so we will work out in class exactly who the 50 will be tonight. If you need a ticket for family members, see Mr. Schapker at the band room at 3:30. Reminders: Please turn in all forms and fees through this link https://www.smsraiderband.org/copy-of-parent-boosters-3 And please consider signing up for our virtual 5K here https://runsignup.com/Race/KS/OverlandPark/RompinStompinRaiderRun Sign-ups for District Band auditions will be next week!

The Football Game on Saturday -For those who signed up Monday to play in the game: arrive at 9:30 and go straight to the band area in the stands.  Only drums and tubas should go into the band room to get equipment.  You can take your case with you and I suggest you bring a some water because we can’ supply it.  Wear a band shirt from any year or SMS colors.  We won’t be picky-just do your best.  The area will be marked for social distancing-please respect that at all times.  Go Raiders! If you need tickets, see Mr. Schapker at 9:30.  He will have enough for everyone to have 2 plus probably a few more if you need them.  First come first serve.   We will have new signups next Monday for the next game. Forms and Fees- This is from Mrs. Sears who is in charge of collecting these.  Please help her get this taken care of.   Fees have been reduced almost by half this year but what is collected is very important.  It will provide the year’s band t-shirt and mask and help put in the very nice new sound system in the band room.  The first major update in over 20 years! Please take the time to complete your online forms and fee payment.   https://www.smsraiderband.org/copy-of-parent-boosters-3 All the information on how to submit payment through our square account is within the online form.  Any transportation agreements or instrument rental contracts as well as check payments can be mailed to: Liz Sears 9995 Bluejacket Drive Overland Park, KS  66214 The 5K -The race is virtual this year but remains our biggest fundraiser...maybe only major fundraiser this year.  Businesses have really stepped up to support us even in these difficult times but participant registrations are coming in slow.  Our 5k committee has come up with some great way to make this a cool event.  Please support their efforts to help the band.  Here’s the 5k link from the band website. https://runsignup.com/Race/KS/OverlandPark/RompinStompinRaiderRun Notifications for the band website .  If you signed up last year or earlier to get notifications and you don’t get them anymore, here is Mrs. Dodson’s instructions to get on the list again. https://www.smsraiderband.org/forum/news-from-mr-adams/if-you-are-not-getting-notifications-from-this-site-try-this

Tuesday night, 9/15, we will have a Zoom band booster meeting at 7PM.  Before that, would everyone please vote on approving this year’s booster budget.  Go to the following link to see the proposed budget and cast your vote  https://forms.gle/3jxKNhuEoTmv1kLGA .  Here is the invitation if you would like to go to the meeting:  Time: Sep 15, 2020 07:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87097248846?pwd=WURab1NIRzJiTmVqeUhUR3J1Mlg2Zz09 Meeting ID: 870 9724 8846 Passcode: 409KPC Our first Monday night rehearsal is tonight from 7-8:30.  These will continue through October 19th.  The games will be on 9/19 (10AM), 9/25 (4PM), 10/9 (7PM) and 10/23 (7PM).  Please be in the stands 30 minutes before game time.  We are only allowed 50 players at each game.  Seniors are invited first followed by drum line.  This week, Juniors are next in line.  All students, no matter what class will get an opportunity to play at least one game.  Seniors and drum line are the only ones that are assured a spot in all games.  Each participating student gets 2 tickets for adult fans (no MS or HS students).  Kids under 10 do not need a ticket but must be with ticketed adults.  Students MUST follow all COVID restrictions at all times for these rehearsals and games.  All rehearsals and games ARE OPTIONAL with no grades connected to them.  No one should feel any pressure to attend.  This is just an opportunity that is available if you want.