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Buford middle school band

Band bash 2k17

Friday, March 10, 2017

5:30 PM - 12:00 am

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Dear Parents and Students,

The Buford Middle School Band program is sponsoring our major fundraising activity for the year.

BAND BASH 2K17, formerly known as Rock-a-Thon, raises money to supplement various costs of operation

that we encounter throughout the year. Some of these costs include the purchase of band equipment and music,

instrument repairs, fund instructional needs and clinics, and assist with travel expenses to music competitions. Students

will collect monetary pledges and donations, prior to the event. At Band Bash 2K17, students will participate

in various team-building activities and raffle drawings. Students can earn raffle tickets for the various drawings by

collecting additional pledges and donating raffle items. Only students who collect the minimum $40.00 goal will be

allowed to participate in the event.

♫ The Details

DATE: Friday, March 10, 2017 TIME: 5:30 PM to 12:00 AM LOCATION: Buford Middle School

Students may be dropped off at the middle school gym door no earlier than 5:30 PM. Band spirit wear will be available for purchase, so please feel free to come inside and shop. There will be a sale rack! ALL STUDENTS MUST BE PICKED UP BY 12:15 AM.

♫ STUDENT PARTICIPATION AND GOALS

GREEN GOAL – each student to collect a minimum of $40.00 in pledges and receive 4 raffle tickets for drawings

GOLD GOAL - each student who collects $60.00 in pledges receives 6 raffle tickets plus a special Flex Time party

ADDITIONAL AWARDS - 1) each student who collects over $60.00 in pledges receives an additional 2 raffle tickets

for every $10.00 over the $60.00 pledge. 8th grade students may earn credits towards

their upcoming trip in May.

2) each student who donates gift cards, games, or toys for the drawings, will receive an

additional 1 raffle ticket per item donated. (*Dollar amounts on gift cards, games, or

toys are a $5.00 minimum, but can be higher.*)

Cash prizes will be given to the three highest earning individuals. These awards will be calculated based on the actual money collected at the event.

♫ DUE DATES

1) Commitment and Permission Form- Due Wednesday, March 1st

2) Parent Volunteer Form – Due Wednesday, March 1st

3) Donations of gift cards, games, or toys – Due Wednesday, March 1st

4) Pledge sheet & Money - Due at check-in on March 10th (Checks payable to Buford Middle School)

If you have any questions, please contact me at luther.harris@bufordcityschools.org.

Let’s make this our most successful fundraiser yet!

Musically yours,

Luther E. Harris II Band Director, Buford Middle School

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Rules and Details

! Remember ALL proceeds directly benefit the BMS Band Program!

! Please collect pledges from family, friends, and neighbors. DO NOT go “door to door” and collect from strangers. Make all checks payable to Buford Middle School. ALL MONEY WILL BE COLLECTED AT CHECK-IN ON MARCH 10TH.

! All donations are tax deductible and receipts are available upon request from Mr. Harris.

! Corporate sponsorship donations cannot count towards a student’s personal fundraising goal.

! Students who turn in pledges of less than $40.00 can still give the money, but they won’t be able to

participate in the Band Bash 2K17 event on March 10th.

! Students are encouraged to bring adequate supplies such as pillows, games, small tables, music (with headphones and batteries) etc. Mark all items with your name! BMS is not responsible for any lost, damaged or stolen items.

! If a student needs to check out before 12:00 AM, please submit a note indicating what time the student

needs to leave. Please turn in your note on Thursday, March 9th.

! No skateboards, basketballs, or frisbees are permitted.

! No CDs or videos with inappropriate language or violence are permitted. Battery operated radios/MP3 players, and electronic devices are permitted only if used with headphones.

! Clothing for Band Bash 2K17 must adhere to the Friday/Athletic Dress Down Days

policy as outlined in the BMS Handbook.

! Any inappropriate behavior will be subject to disciplinary actions as outlined in the BMS Handbook.

$$$Financial Procedures$$$

! Checks are to be made out to Buford Middle School.

! Please include student’s full name on the check memo line, otherwise credit may not be given to your student.

! All money will be collected at check-in on March 10th.

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Commitment and Permission Form

Please print neatly. Permission is due by Wednesday, March 1st.

Student Name_________________________________________________________

Parent Name __________________________________________________________

Emergency phone ______________________________________________________

Parent e-mail__________________________________________________________

þ I have read the information packet and understand the rules, behavior expectations, and deadlines. I understand that I need a minimum pledge/donation of $40.00 in order to participate in the Band Bash 2K17 on March 10, 2017. I also understand that any money I raise is instrumental in the success of our band program. ______________________________________ __________________ Student Signature Date þ I give my son/daughter permission to participate in the Band Bash 2K17 on Friday, March 10, 2017 at Buford Middle School. I have read and understand the guidelines provided in the information packet. ______________________________________ __________________ Parent Signature Date

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Parent Volunteers

Volunteer’s Name________________________________________________

Student Name __________________________________________________

Phone Number _________________________________________________

Parent e-mail___________________________________________________

þ I am interested in the following (please check any that you can help with.)

___Check-in/Ticket Distribution

5:15-6:15

___Raffles and Prizes 7:15 raffle / 9:15 Raffle / 11:15 raffle / either

___Chaperoning (Circle a shift) 6:00-8:00 / 8:00-10:00 / 10:00-12:00 / 6:00-9:00 / 9:00-12:00 / 6:00-12:00 / either

Other: (please specify)_______________________________________________

___Food Services (Circle a shift) 6:00-8:00 / 8:00-10:00 / 10:00-12:00 / 6:00-9:00 / 9:00-12:00 / 6:00-12:00 / either

___ I am interested in being a coordinator/shift leader for concessions.

We will send you a confirmation email with the Volunteer Schedule.

Please contact Mr. Harris at luther.harris@bufordcityschools.org with any questions.