Good morning everyone,
Firstly, thank you to all of the students for staying focused and helped us finish pictures quickly. Thank you to the parents as well who came and assisted us.
We do have practice today as per usual time, with a special circumstance. I told the students Monday that if we can get the first three tunes on the field, marching and playing (well), we would call practice early. If this happens, students can stay in the band room until normal time if you are picking them up.
I want to address something to the students for second as well. For practices, please wear appropriate attire for a marching band practice. This means no jeans, boots, flip-flops, and dark clothes. You will get sick and overheat very quickly. Students, also make sure you are drinking water throughout the day (morning-between classes-before practice). The last thing I ever want for any student is for you to get sick at practice. Take care of yourselves!!!! Make sure to bring sun block (if you don't have it, I have TONS), sunglasses, and hats.
Tomorrow is Spirit Night @ Papa's Pizza in Heflin, Alabama. For those who do not know the address and location of Papa's, it is 41 Owen Cir, Heflin, AL 36264. Students have signed up for two hour shifts to keep things less crowded for us. The students need to wear their new RHS Band shirt and shorts. All students need to be assisting Papa's pizza and if you have not signed up, you will be put on a random slot. Last, but not least, students there are railroad tracks near Papa's. Under no circumstance should I see anyone on or near them. Please stay in the area designated.
Lastly, I want to make a shout out to the band parents who have been helping us with uniforms getting cleaned, concessions getting organized, and everything else you've done. I am forever grateful and I know these students are as well.
Hope everyone has a blessed day.
Sincerely,
Mr. Melton