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BDP Important Information

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Hello BPD Parents, We had a great weekend at WGI Dallas, placing 3rd for the day and 6th overall in the Nation!  WHOOHOO! This is upcoming week is a HUGE week for us!  Below are the highlights and things that need you as parents to take action on or get involved with.   We have 2 HUGE FUNDRAISERS NEXT WEEKEND that we need all parents to help with. NTCA COLORGUARD HOST SHOW Friday, March 1st 5pm We are teaming up with Boswell Colorguard to host a Friday night contest.  This means we have the change to make approximately $1500-2000 for each group on Friday night.  But, we need all parents to sign up for a slot to volunteer and help that evening.  Below is the sign up genius for you to sign up if you have not done so already.  J Paul will be cooking so we have a big need to have strong people in our concession stand.  Please consider giving your time to this great event: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0c4dacab28a4fc1-ntca2 We will be having a parent volunteer meeting, tomorrow night a

Sizzling Sideline Dinner Fundraiser

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Hello All, We are only a few days away from our Sizzlng SIdeline dinner fundraiser.  We are serving a full steak dinner.  In order for our 1s attempt at this to be successful, we are asking BPD parents to help us with all the fixings for the dinner.  The sign up genius link is below.  We are going to have a great time on Friday night.  We would love your help. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090F48A4AB2DA6FC1-sizzlin -- Jessica South Boswell Pioneer Drumline Treasurer

Alliance Air Show Volunteer Information

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The  2018 Bell Fort Worth Alliance Air Show is ONLY 3 DAYS AWAY!   Below are some notes and tidbits of information for you…please make sure you read this the entire way  through.  J We could also use some help on Saturday.  We are short 3 people to make it manageable that day.  Please help if you can, even it is only from 10am-3pm.  The link is below: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090f48a4ab2da6fc1-alliance2 Both days, we will meet at the Boswell Parking Lot and carpool over to the event.  Please arrive in dress code by 7am.  We will leave promptly at 7.  The dress code is a BPD shirt with tan/blue/black or khaki pants/jeans or shorts. Below are all the other details for the day: BOOTH   - Our booth is Booth #5.  We are scheduled to be there both days from 8am - 5pm.   REGISTRATION  – In case you or your staff needs to know where registration is, it is  located near the main entrance . PARKING   – Parking  during the Air Show will be in Lot 1.   –

BPD NEWS AND UPDATES

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Hello BPD Parents, Below are a few important updates for everyone around fundraising, the season and fees: Fundraising We have 2 upcoming fundraisers we need your help with: BooRays Spirit Night This Wednesday, October 3rd 5pm - 9pm Pleas share the attached flyer on all your social media pages and come Wednesday night for a meal. 10% of the proceeds benefit our program and kids! Alliance AirShow Saturday and Sunday, October 13th and 14th 8am- 5pm We are still in need of ALOT of help at this event.  If every family had 1 parent volunteer for this event, we would be a lot closer to where we need to be.   The biggest need is on Sunday. Please sign up to help! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090f48a4ab2da6fc1-alliance2 Fees   I sent statements out to all families yesterday regarding the status of your student's account.  Please note that as of today, the October payment is due by the 15th.  If you are past due please make arrangements with me to get your student's account current.

Important Information/ Parent Social

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Hello BPD Parents, We are only a few weeks from the beginning of Summer Band Camp.  With that, comes the beginning of lots of planning and events for BPD.  Below are list of upcoming events and a few fundraisers we have on the books for end of Summer/Fall.   Summer Parent Social Since we will be spending alot of time together, we like to gather over the summer to get to know each other.  It gives a chance to welcome Freshman parents and spend time with upperclasman parents we have not seen all summer. Fun will be had by all.  The Grandparent WIllis' have offered for us to use their lakehouse.  BPD will be providing smoked chicken.  We are asking parents to bring a potuck side or dessert  Below are the details for the social, as well as a sign up genius so we can all see what we are bringing.  Date:  Saturday, July 21st  Time:  5pm Location:  Grandparent Willis LakeHouse Address:  11761 Oakwood Lane, Fort Worth TX  76179 https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090f48a4ab2da6fc1-summer Upco

Welcome New Parents and BPD Students, Registration and Drum Camp

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Hello BPD Parents and Students, I want to introduce myself to those of you that are new to BPD.  My name is Jessica South.  I am the parent of 1 alumni BPD member and 1 Sophomore member, Aidan South.  I serve as the VP to BPD and on the BOG Booster Board.  I am honored to have been a part of this organization for the last 4 years.  This is a special group of students, parents and directors.  We feel honored to have new faces joining the group.   Below are some important information about the summer schedule. Summer Drum Camp Monday, June 4th - Thursday, June 7th  Daily Schedule 8:00am - 12:00pm Morning Rehearsal 12:00pm - 1:30pm Lunch Break (on own) 1:30pm - 4:30pm Afternoon Rehearsal If you have a student that does not drive, they may stay on campus for lunch or go out with another student (with your permission of course).  If you have any questions about how this works, please feel free to contact me.  This group of parents and students are grea

Dayton Parent Information and Other IMPORTANT Information

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Hello Parents, Our kids leave for Dayton in 8 DAYS! The kids have worked SO HARD and have conquered so many obstacles for a young group!  We are SO PROUD!  If you have not been out to see them perform and are not coming to Ohio, I highly encourage you to come see them this Saturday.  It is the NTCA Championships at Burleson Centennial High School. Below is a list of items in regards to Dayton and upcoming events for the year end.  Parent Meeting Thursday, April 12th @ 6:30pm We are having our monthly parent meeting THIS THURSDAY.  We will cover all our regular business and then have a Dayton Travel meeting for all parents.  Please plan to attend so you will get all the details for your students' travel. Show Shirts I still have a few shirts available to purchase.  If you are coming to Dayton, we would love for all parents to represent the group by wearing the shirts.  Also, if you'd just like a 2nd one, I will have the remaining ones available to pu