BPO Meeting Monday, January 30th

Comments: OffJanuary 27th, 2012 by

Monday, January 30th is the next BPO Meeting at 7:00pm in the EPHS Choir room. We’ve got lots of information to share, so please be there if you can make it. Popcorn will be provided – bring your own drinks.

Among the topics to be discussed are: decals for the new trailer, upcoming percussion events, Bachman’s fundraiser, an update on 2012 Prairie Colors and new band dates for next year. We will also have Taste of Eden Prairie tickets (on February 25th) available for purchase. Ideas for student fundraising for next year’s China trip may be discussed, but unfortunately, the directors are still waiting for information on the actual trip, so that topic will be addressed at another meeting.

We’ve had a great turnout at our last few meetings, but we still haven’t seen some of you there. Come join us!

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Tubing Event Snacks and Chaperones Needed

Comments: OffDecember 27th, 2011 by

By now you’ve heard that the BPO organized Tubing Event at Buck Hill is sold out. This means that we’ll have a lot of hungry teens needing snacks and a warm cup of cocoa at the end of their tubing time. It would be fantastic if you could help us out by donating something for the event. Click on the link to Sign Up Genius for more details. Please note that donations will need to be dropped off at the Hallowell’s or Paulus’ home no later than Tuesday, January 2nd.

Sign Up to Donate Treats Here

In addition to needing treats, we also need additional chaperones for this event. A number of you indicated that you would be willing to chaperone on your student’s registration form. We need you to confirm your availability to chaperone by adding your name to the Sign Up Genius. Please click on the link below to add your name to the chaperone list.

Sign Up to Chaperone Here

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Fruit and Nut Order Pick-up Reminder

Comments: OffDecember 15th, 2011 by

If your student participated in the Fruit and Nut fundraiser, product is ready for pick-up between 4:00 and 8:00pm THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15th in the EPHS band room. If you cannot make it to the school during this time, please arrange for someone else to pick it up for you.

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Hey Parents – The BPO is now on Facebook! If you’re a Facebook user, Like our page at Eden Prairie Band Parent Organization.

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Winter Break Tubing Event

Comments: OffDecember 6th, 2011 by

RESET ONE SET; SNOW!
SNOW TUBING AT BUCK HILL
Open to all Eden Prairie Band & Guard Members Grades 7-12

Tuesday, January 3, 2012
12:31 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.

UPDATE: THIS EVENT HAS SOLD OUT AND NOW HAS A WAITING LIST.

$20 for admission, transportation and snacks
Registration deadline: Friday, December 9th

Find all the outing details HERE

Get the Registration and Permission form HERE

THESE FORMS WERE NOT HANDED OUT TO STUDENTS. IF YOUR STUDENT WANTS TO GO, DOWNLOAD THE FORM FROM THIS SITE AND HAND IT IN, WITH YOUR $20 CHECK, TO THE BAND DIRECTORS.

Chaperones will be needed for this event. Check the appropriate spot on your student’s Registration form if you are interested.

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Fruit and Nut Student Fundraiser on NOW!

Comments: OffNovember 15th, 2011 by

If you’ve ever had any of the products now on sale by band students, you’ll know they are of exceptional quality, and they make lovely gifts. All EPHS band students have the opportunity to sell these products, and the money raised will go to their student accounts, to help defray the costs of band activities. Participation is optional, but encouraged. Orders must be turned in on Monday, November 28th. Product needs to be picked up at EPHS on Thursday, December 15th from 4:00 – 8:00 pm during conferences.

As a Band Parent Organization, one of our roles is to make sure that no student is unable to participate in band activities just because of the cost. Scholarships are available to those that need them, but one of the things we ask students to do in return is to help themselves by participating in fundraisers. If your student did not receive the fundraiser materials, have them contact their band director as soon as possible.

Click here to see a copy of the sales catalog.

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Fall Raffle Tickets Available from Band Students

Comments: OffOctober 26th, 2011 by

Band Students are currently selling tickets for our Fall Raffle! Five dollars buys you the chance to win one of five great prizes:
- A pair of 50 yard line, 13th row tickets to see Christian Ponder and the Minnesota Vikings vs. the Denver Broncos on December 4th PLUS an NFL-licensed Premier Adrian Peterson Jersey
(2 sets given away)
- A $100 gift card to the winner’s choice of: Home Depot, Target or Best Buy
(3 cards given away)

Tickets are available from students through November 4th. The drawing will be held at the 9th Grade, Concert Band Ensemble and Wind Ensemble concert on Monday, November 7th.

Please support our band students and the BPO by purchasing a ticket!

Posted in Fundraisers

Spiritwear and More!

Comments: OffOctober 6th, 2011 by

The Eden Prairie BPO reminds you that Band Spiritwear is only available in the Fall. So if you haven’t had a chance to look at our wonderful collection of items – including those sweatshirts and long sleeve tees that the kids wear for pep band – make sure you do so soon. The deadline to order is October 31st.

Click HERE for the Spiritwear order form.

What about those other items for sale – window clings, show shirts and those awesome Prairie Colors shirts? You can arrange to purchase these items from Kelly Mullett, our Spiritwear coordinator. Email her at spiritwear@edenprairiebpo.org for more information.

Posted in Spiritwear

Memory Book Due Date Changed

Comments: OffSeptember 30th, 2011 by

Eagle Band Photo Memory Book orders and ads were originally due next Friday, October 7th. Because there is no school that day, we are extending the deadline to Saturday, October 8th, allowing for a convenient drop off at Prairie Colors. We will put a drop off box near the Volunteer check-in table that evening. If your Eagle Band member didn’t bring home the info, you can find links to it below, as well as links to sample ads and instructions.  If you’ve never seen the memory book and aren’t sure what to do for an ad, make sure to check these out.

Also, we could use one or two more people to help with traffic control during section and senior pictures – 5:00 to 6:15 on October 8th. If you are available and willing, contact Anne Walbrun at memorybook@edenprairiebpo.org.

2011 Memory Book Order Form and Instructions
Form for Submitting an Ad, Due October 8th
Large Ad Sample #1
Large Ad Sample #2
Small Ads Sample

Posted in Memory Book

Prairie Colors Volunteer Sign Ups

Comments: OffSeptember 15th, 2011 by

The Prairie Colors Committee reports that plans for our competition on October 8th are going very well. However, we still have quite a few volunteer slots to fill. If you’ve been holding out and waiting to see if you’re really needed – you are!! Funds raised by Prairie Colors go directly to the directors’ band budget, not just to the marching band, so non-Eagle Band parents can help too. Click on the links below to see a roster of who is volunteering and what areas still need helpers. You won’t be able to sign up online, but you can email Jo Benson at prairiecolors@edenprairiebpo.org to get your name on the list.

Just 8 more volunteers needed! It could be you!!!

Master Volunteer List for 2011 Prairie Colors

Security Sign Up List for 2011 Prairie Colors

Thanks again, parents, for all that you do to support our Eden Prairie Bands!

Posted in Prairie Colors

Weekend Band Events

Comments: OffSeptember 6th, 2011 by

The Eagle Band will be performing on Friday, September 9th at the home football game against Bloomington Kennedy.  We could still use more uniform helpers for the home football games. Click here to sign up.

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If you’re at the home football games anyway, why not volunteer to sell activity passes. Passes are sold from 6:30 until halftime, and you’ll finish up in time to see the band. Band parents make money for the band by selling passes, so you’ll be supporting the band twice! Click here to sign up.

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Parents should have received an email from Mr. Palmer with the schedule for Saturday. If you’re planning to watch either of the competitions, don’t forget to watch the helpful Audience Applause Guide first. It can be found here. Also, we are planning for a “White Out”, so make sure you wear your 2011 show shirt. Still need one? Contact Kelly at spiritwear@edenprairiebpo.org .

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We want our Colorguard to look its best, so we are still looking for additional Performance Flag makers. The group that met on Tuesday made good progress, but they need helpers of all skill levels to meet the Saturday performance deadline. Please consider joining us from 6 – 9pm on Thursday, September 8th.

Posted in Band News, Eagle Band, Spiritwear

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