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<body topmargin=0 leftmargin=0 marginheight=0 marginwidth=0> <table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0><tr> <td valign="top" colspan=2 height=82 BGCOLOR="#003366" TEXT="#F7F7FF"> <div> <B> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="851" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 84 ><NOBR><div> <A HREF="index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Rock Lake Band"><U><B><IMG SRC="3f047410.jpg" border=0 width="71" height="65" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></U></A><B>   </B></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="776"><div>                 Rock Lake Middle School Band<B> </B></div> <div>                                            250 Slade Drive, Longwood, Florida 32750   phone: 407-746-9385</div> <bR> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></B></div> <div> <B>    </B></div> <bR> <div> </div> </td> </tr><tr> <td valign="top" width=210 BGCOLOR="#003366" TEXT="#F7F7FF"> <div> <A HREF="index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Rock Lake Band"><U>Rock Lake Band</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id34.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Welcome"><U>Welcome</U></A></div> <div> <B>News</B></div> <div> <A HREF="id19.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Calendar"><U>Calendar</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id61.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Photos, Videos and Audio"><U>Photos, Videos and Audio</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id18.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="All County Info"><U>All County Info</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id25.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="All State Info"><U>All State Info</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id26.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="How to Practice"><U>How to Practice</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id27.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Private Lessons"><U>Private Lessons</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id28.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Music Store Info"><U>Music Store Info</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id29.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Instrument Accessories Info"><U>Instrument Accessories Info</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id35.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Instrument Care"><U>Instrument Care</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id20.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Fundraising"><U>Fundraising</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id31.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Band Booster Board"><U>Band Booster Board</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id32.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Handbook"><U>Handbook</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id33.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Uniforms"><U>Uniforms</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id22.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Forms, Links and Sponsors"><U>Forms, Links and Sponsors</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id24.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="High School Info"><U>High School Info</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id36.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Just for Fun"><U>Just for Fun</U></A></div> <bR> </td> <td valign="top" height=398 BGCOLOR="#FFFFFF" TEXT="#080000"> <div> <B><IMG SRC="3f270760.jpg" border=0 width="880" height="118" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> <div> <B>News </B></div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="827" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#000099" BORDERCOLORDARK="#990000" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP ROWSPAN=18 HEIGHT= 20 ><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="41cad080.jpg" border=0 width="173" height="520" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#990000 WIDTH="74"><div> <B>Date </B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#990000 WIDTH="556"><div> <B>News</B></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> 2-16-2010</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> <B>JAZZ BAND MUSIC PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT</B></div> <bR> <div> The RLMS Jazz Band will be participating in the Jazz Music Performance</div> <div> Assessment on Thursday, February 18 at SEMINOLE HIGH School. We have been</div> <div> assigned to play at <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" >7:30pm</FONT> that evening. I would like all students to meet at Seminole HS</div> <div> in front of the auditorium by 6:00pm in their full band uniform. I will need help</div> <div> transporting ALL of the rhythm equipment including drum set, keyboard, bass, amp, etc.</div> <div> Please let me know if you are willing and able to help in the transport of anything.</div> <div> Family and friends are welcome to attend this event.</div> <div> The band will perform at 7:30PM. Students will be released to their parents once all</div> <div> equipment has been loaded.</div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> 2-10-2010</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="556"><div> <B>Moes Night - Feb 23 4pm -10pm -</B>15% of proceeds go to RLB!</div> <bR> <div> <B>March 19 RLB Sponsored Lunch</B> - Each year we provide a special lunch for Rock Lake's very supportive teachers and staff.  If you can volunteer to help out, please contact Karen at VP @ rocklakeband.org</div> <bR> <div> <B>The Altamonte Summer Band Camp - June 14 - July 1 </B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Volunteers Needed for the 2011 - 2012 School Year - </B>Several band board members will be moving on as their children graduate. The band board meets once a month to help coordinate all activities for the band...everything from uniform fittings to fundraising to helping coordinate all of the band events.  If you are interested, please contact Kim at president @ rocklakeband.org</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="74"><div> 2-4-2010</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="556"><div> <B>Special After-School Rehearsals for Advanced Band:</B></div> <bR> <div> Tues Feb 23:  2nd, 3rd Clarinets</div> <div> Thurs Feb 25: Trombones/Baritones</div> <div> Tues March 2: Tubas/Low Reeds</div> <div> Thurs March 16: French Horns</div> <div> Thurs March 18: Flute, Oboe, 1st clarinet, Alto Sax </div> <div> Tues March 23: Trumpets </div> <div> Thurs March 25: All Woodwinds </div> <div> Tues March 30: All Brass and Percussion</div> <bR> <div> ALSO, there will be a full band rehearsal on Thursday, April 15 from 6:30-8:30 PM</div> <bR> <div> <B>Middle School Concert MPA (Music Performance Assessment) will be April 23-24 at Lake Howell High School.  Times and days for the concert and advanced band are TBA</B></div> <bR> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> 1-26-2010</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> <B>All County Information</B></div> <div> <B>Rehearsals</B></div> <div> - Thursday, January 28, 2010,   6:30 - 8:45 pm Middle School Rehearsals – Seminole High School</div> <div> - Friday, January 29, 2010,  8:30 am - 4:30 pm </div> <div> - Saturday, January 30, 2010,  9:00 am - 12 noon </div> <bR> <div> <B>Concert</B></div> <div> - Saturday, January 30, 2010 report time 6:45, concert at 7:30 pm - Seminole High School</div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> 10-18-2009</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="556"><div> For those who ordered uniforms for Concert / Advanced Bands:</div> <bR> <div> Sacino's uniforms will be distributed in class on Monday.  We will put instructions on each bag, but as a reminder, for each student  that ordered pants and shirt, please try on those pieces ASAP.   If there are any problems they should contact Sacino's directly.  Sacino's is now located in Seminole Town Center Mall. They charge $4 for hemming pants.</div> <bR> <div> We do not yet know if the shirts ordered for Beginning Band will also be ready...if they are, we'll send another email so that you know to look for them.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> 10-03-2009</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="556"><div> Several important updates to share...</div> <bR> <div> Fundraiser - Our annual fundraiser launched this last week. In class, your child received the information packet for the Ultimate Gourmet from 1st Place Fundraising. Their products receive rave reviews each year from our families and we appreciate your support during this important fundraiser.  Sales should continue through October 16th. Here is an online version of the Ultimate Gourmet catalog and order form: <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="http://www.1stplacefundraising.com/gourmet.php" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.1stplacefundraising.com/gourm"><U><U>http://www.1stplacefundraising.com/gourmet.php</U></U></A></FONT></div> <div> At the conclusion of the fundraiser, we have many exciting prizes to use in rewarding our students for their efforts.  Questions? Contact Laura at fundraising@rocklakeband.org</div> <bR> <div> Middle School Nights - This coming Friday will be Middle School Night for both Lake Mary and Lyman High Schools.  Information sheets for those 8th graders zoned for those schools:</div> <div> Lake Mary: <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="http://www.rocklakeband.org/documents/LMInfo.pdf" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.rocklakeband.org/documents/LM"><U><U>http://www.rocklakeband.org/documents/LMInfo.pdf</U></U></A></FONT></div> <div> Lyman: <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="http://www.rocklakeband.org/documents/Lyman8thGrade.pdf" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.rocklakeband.org/documents/Ly"><U><U>http://www.rocklakeband.org/documents/Lyman8thGrade.pdf</U></U></A></FONT>   Lyman also has an info sheet they would like to share: <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="http://www.lymanband.com/Documents/LymanMSN2009.pdf" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.lymanband.com/Documents/Lyman"><U><U>http://www.lymanband.com/Documents/LymanMSN2009.pdf</U></U></A></FONT></div> <div> If you are a</div> <div> tending either of those evenings and will be taking pictures, please send them to Mike at admin@rocklakeband.org</div> <bR> <div> Important Downloads - We have several important downloads now on the website:</div> <div> All-County Audition Requirements: <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="http://www.rocklakeband.org/documents/ACInst.pdf" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.rocklakeband.org/documents/AC"><U><U>http://www.rocklakeband.org/documents/ACInst.pdf</U></U></A></FONT></div> <div> All-County Music: <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="http://www.rocklakeband.org/documents/ACMusic.pdf" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.rocklakeband.org/documents/AC"><U><U>http://www.rocklakeband.org/documents/ACMusic.pdf</U></U></A></FONT>  (larger download, 2MB) Beginning Band Music for Fall Concert: <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="http://www.rocklakeband.org/documents/BBFirstConcert.pdf" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.rocklakeband.org/documents/BB"><U><U>http://www.rocklakeband.org/documents/BBFirstConcert.pdf</U></U></A></FONT>  (Note: This PDF download is 9 pages, look for and print the page with your part).</div> <bR> <div> Hold the Date: Our Fall Concert - October 27th at Lyman High School</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> 9-25-2009</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="556"><div> A couple of announcements:</div> <bR> <div> - Quickly approaching on October 9th is Middle School Night at both Lyman and Lake Mary. Ms. Couch has created an information sheet for 8th graders who will be attending Lyman: http://www.rocklakeband.org/documents/Lyman8thGrade.pdf . more details for Lake Mary will be announced shortly.  We know the students really enjoy these events and we ask that you share any photos that you take (send to admin@rocklakeband.org).</div> <bR> <div> - We are behind in collecting several high priority forms.  If you have not done so, please send these in ASAP:</div> <div> 1) Booster membership (was part of band handbook, we now created this separate form for your convenience):  http://www.rocklakeband.org/documents/RockLakeBooster.pdf </div> <div> 2) Medical Release / Consent form: http://www.rocklakeband.org/documents/Medical_Release_and_Consent.pdf</div> <bR> <div> - Our big fundraiser for the year will be launched on October 2nd.  We are updating our fundraising page on the website (http://rocklakeband.org/id20.htm) which will include all the information on the program and the exciting prizes your child can earn.  This fundraiser is vital to the success of our Superior-rated program and one thing we work had to do is to make sure that everyone participates AND that we strive to make sure we can reward all of the students.  To that end, we are in need of prize donations.  Please look to see if you can maybe cash in some credit card points for a gift card, or ask your employer to make a donation of anything that the students would enjoy receiving.  Contact Laura and Nannette at fundraising@rocklakeband.org if you are able to help.</div> <bR> <div> - Mark your calendar: October 28th will be Moe's Night to benefit Rock Lake Band!</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> 9-15-2009</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="556"><div> A busy weekend....</div> <bR> <div> - This Friday, September 18th, is Middle School Night for those 8th graders who will be attending Lake Brantley next year.   For parents who are attending, we'd love for you to send any pictures you take  to Mike  (admin@rocklakeband.org) for posting on the website.  Additional information on the evening is available at <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="http://www.rocklakeband.org" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.rocklakeband.org"><U><U>http://www.rocklakeband.org</U></U></A></FONT></div> <bR> <div> - This Saturday, September 19th, are the All-State Auditions, which are being held at Deltona High School.  Here are two very important documents concerning the auditions:</div> <bR> <div> Times / rooms for auditions: <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="http://www.rocklakeband.org/documents/RLBAll-State09.pdf" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.rocklakeband.org/documents/RL"><U><U>http://www.rocklakeband.org/documents/RLBAll-State09.pdf</U></U></A></FONT></div> <div> General information sheet with directions: <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="http://www.rocklakeband.org/documents/All-StateInfo09.pdf" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.rocklakeband.org/documents/Al"><U><U>http://www.rocklakeband.org/documents/All-StateInfo09.pdf</U></U></A></FONT></div> <bR> <div> If you have any questions about the auditions, please contact Ms. Couch at kerry_couch@scps.k12.fl.us</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> 9-10-2009</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="556"><div> - September 18th is Middle School Night for those 8th graders who will be attending Lake Brantley next year.  If you are attending, we have additional information about that evening that we need for you to review.</div> <bR> <div> Info sheet from Ms. Couch: <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="http://www.rocklakeband.org/documents/LB8thA.pdf" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.rocklakeband.org/documents/LB"><U><U>http://www.rocklakeband.org/documents/LB8thA.pdf</U></U></A></FONT></div> <bR> <div> Additional info from Sue Thorton (RLB Volunteer/Chaperone Coordinator: <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="http://www.rocklakeband.org/documents/LB8thB.pdf" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.rocklakeband.org/documents/LB"><U><U>http://www.rocklakeband.org/documents/LB8thB.pdf</U></U></A></FONT></div> <bR> <div> 3rd Quarter Food Orders: (Due to Ms. Couch by Thursday, September 10th: <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="http://www.rocklakeband.org/documents/LBHSFoodOrder.pdf" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.rocklakeband.org/documents/LB"><U><U>http://www.rocklakeband.org/documents/LBHSFoodOrder.pdf</U></U></A></FONT></div> <bR> <div> (Note, we'll be announcing dates for Lyman and Lake Mary Middle School Nights shortly.)</div> <bR> <div> - All-State auditions will be held on September 19th. Those who are participating received a form from Ms. Couch with additional information.  (More to follow.)</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> 8-28-2009</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="556"><div> UNIFORM PAYMENT REMINDER</div> <bR> <div> We have completed the process of measuring participants in both Concert and Advanced Bands for uniforms and shoes. This is a friendly reminder to return the order form and payment NO LATER THAN Monday, August 31st.  This includes payments for full uniforms, individual uniform pieces and shoes. Forms can be downloaded from the band's uniform page on the website: <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="http://rocklakeband.org/id33.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://rocklakeband.org/id33.htm"><U><U>http://rocklakeband.org/id33.htm</U></U></A></FONT></div> <bR> <div> Checks should be made payable to Rock Lake Band Boosters and put in an envelope clearly marked with your child's name and Band.</div> <bR> <div> Note the following:</div> <bR> <div> - Even if you do not need individual uniform items or shoes, please initial and return the order form acknowledging that you do not need to place an order.</div> <bR> <div> - If your child already has a uniform, please verify that none of the pieces are missing and that everything still fits properly. If anything needs to be replaced, pieces may be ordered separately.  </div> <bR> <div> - If your child already has uniform pants but they need to be altered, please contact Sacino's in Seminole Towne Center. Alteration fee is $4.00 per pair.</div> <bR> <div> We appreciate your help in returning payment and forms as quickly as possible so that we may place the order.  If you have questions, please give us a call.</div> <bR> <div> Thank You!</div> <bR> <div> Rock Lake Band Booster Uniform Chair</div> <div> Susan Kuhn  407-332-8705</div> <div> uniforms@rocklakeband.org<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Courier New" >    </FONT></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> 8-27-2009</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="556"><div> - A reminder that on Thursday night, August 27th, at 6:30 pm in the gymnasium, we will be hosting a beginning band parent meeting for parents and students new to the RLB program. In addition, since many may still need to rent instruments, we have invited the local music stores to come onsite to accept orders and answer any questions you may have. </div> <div>  </div> <div> - The band handbook has been updated for 2009-2010. This handbook was written to familiarize you with the many aspects of the program, and to ensure an enjoyable and educationally rewarding musical experience. You can access the handbook on the website or download a PDF version here: <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="http://www.rocklakeband.org/documents/Handbook082409.pdf" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.rocklakeband.org/documents/Ha"><U><U>http://www.rocklakeband.org/documents/Handbook120109.pdf</U></U></A></FONT>   Please note, we require students and parents to acknowledge that they have reviewed the handbook. Here is the acknowledge form that we are collecting: <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="http://www.rocklakeband.org/documents/HandbookAcknowledgement.pdf" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.rocklakeband.org/documents/Ha"><U><U>http://www.rocklakeband.org/documents/HandbookAcknowledgement.pdf</U></U></A></FONT> </div> <div>  </div> <div> - Free All-State Preparation Clinic!  This Saturday, UCF is hosting a free clinic for those 7th and 8th grade students participating in All-State tryouts. Information about the clinic can be found here: <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="http://www.music.ucf.edu/camps/forms/2009-Allstate-clinic.pdf" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.music.ucf.edu/camps/forms/200"><U><U>http://www.music.ucf.edu/camps/forms/2009-Allstate-clinic.pdf</U></U></A></FONT>  Please note that they are requesting registration asap. </div> <div>  </div> <div> - Email contact information for the Rock Lake Band Boosters and the various committee chairpersons can be found here: <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="http://rocklakeband.org/id31.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://rocklakeband.org/id31.htm"><U><U>http://rocklakeband.org/id31.htm</U></U></A></FONT>  .  You'll be receiving ongoing updates through these emails and the website, but if you ever should have a question or want to volunteer, please do not hesitate to reach out to the booster board.  Also, you can simply reply to an email update (goes to admin@rocklakeband.org ) and your question / comment will for forwarded to the appropriate volunteer. </div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> 8-24-2009</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="556"><div> Welcome to the 2009 - 2010 school year and the band program at Rock Lake Middle School!  We are extremely happy to welcome Ms. Kerry Couch as our new Band Director.  Ms. Couch is no stranger to the music programs in Seminole County (some might know her from her work with the low brass at recent summer camps) and the booster board is working hard with Ms. Couch to ensure a successful launch for the new year.  There is a welcome note and bio on Ms. Couch located here: http://rocklakeband.org/id34.htm</div> <bR> <div> As we start the new year, there are a couple of items we need to alert you to:</div> <bR> <div> - On Thursday night, August 27th, at 6:30 pm in the gymnasium, we will be hosting a beginning band parent meeting for parents and students new to the RLB program. In addition, since many may still need to rent instruments, we have invited the local music stores to come onsite to accept orders and answer any questions you may have.</div> <bR> <div> - Each year we are required to collect an updated Release and Consent form.  This was included in the the letters mailed home to concert and advanced band students, but if you need a copy, you can download one here: http://www.rocklakeband.org/documents/Medical_Release_and_Consent.pdf   Please help us by filling this out and sending in with your child during the first week of school.</div> <bR> <div> - We are doing uniform fittings for all members of Concert and Advanced Band this week.  Concert band will be on August 26th and Advanced Band will be on August 27th.  Beginning Band students will have their t-shirt sizing in September.  On the website, we have copies of forms available:</div> <bR> <div> Beginning Band: http://www.rocklakeband.org/documents/BegUniforms.pdf   (Note: Parents can pay for the shirt at the Thursday evening parent meeting.)</div> <div> Concert, Advanced and Jazz Band: http://www.rocklakeband.org/documents/AdvUniforms.pdf</div> <div> Please return these forms along with payment by Monday, August 31st.</div> <bR> <div> - There is one final form we need to collect, the Parent Student Info Form which can be downloaded here:  http://www.rocklakeband.org/documents/parent-student-info.pdf    You'll note also that within the form is information about booster dues for the year.  We appreciate your assistance as the booster organization is a critical component of our "Superior-rated" band program. Along with the fundraisers we do during the year, the boosters help support new instrument purchase and repairs, acquisition of music, purchasing locks for the band locker room, mailing out of newsletters and maintaining the website, coordinating trips and performances, and much more. </div> <bR> <div> Once again, welcome to the new school year.  You'll be receiving ongoing updates through these emails and the website, but if you ever should have a question or want to volunteer, please do not hesitate to reach out to the booster board.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> 8-21-2009</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="556"><div> We will be hosting our new parent orientation meeting on Thursday, August 27th at 6:30.  During this meeting, you'll learn all about our band program, what you need to now about renting an instrument, uniforms, lessons, and more.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> 7-30-2009</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="556"><div> As a parent of a student participating in the Rock Lake Band program, at some point you might volunteer some time towards the success of our program.  This might be through attending a booster meeting, working as a chaperone, or helping to coordinate our fundraising efforts. (The list is of volunteer opportunities is pretty big.)</div> <bR> <div> All volunteers must register as a Dividend with the Seminole County School District.  This is a very simple process which must be done EACH YEAR. The school district website is now available for the 2009 - 2010 school year. Please visit the following site to complete the process for the upcoming school year:</div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="https://www3.scps.k12.fl.us/secure/CommInv_Vol/Vols2003/vollogin.cfm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="https://www3.scps.k12.fl.us/secure/CommI"><U><U>https://www3.scps.k12.fl.us/secure/CommInv_Vol/Vols2003/vollogin.cfm</U></U></A></div> <bR> <div> With so many students in our program this year, you can see how we really come to depend on our volunteers. It goes without saying that volunteering with the Rock Lake Band is an extremely rewarding experience....you're a member of a very special community and you really have an opportunity to contribute to the development of our children.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> 6-28-2009</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="556"><div> Hard to believe that it is almost July!  We hope everyone has had an enjoyable start to their summer break.  We have a few updates to pass along to you:</div> <div>  </div> <div> Summer Band Camp:  Our summer band camp is well under way and the students are enjoying the challenging music that they are working on. At the end of camp, there will be a concert which is open to everyone.  It will be held on July 2nd at Teague's gymnasium and will start at 7:00 PM.  Students will receive an update as to what time they need to show up.  Here is a map you can use if you have not been to Teague before: <A HREF="http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&q=1350%20McNeil%20Road%20.%20Altamonte%20Springs%2C%20FL%2032714%20" TARGET="_blank" TITLE="http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&q=1350"><U>Click Here</U></A>   Photos and videos from the performance will be available online after the performance.</div> <div>  </div> <div> Letters Being Mailed Home: In the next few weeks, you'll be receiving a letter with information about the next school year in band.  Also included in the letter is a Medical Release and Consent Form and a Family Info Form.  Those forms are extremely important and we'll need them completed for the school year.</div> <div>  </div> <div> 2009-2010 Band Booster Board: On the website, you'll find the names of our volunteers and their contact information: <A HREF="id31.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Band Booster Board"><U>Click Here</U></A> Feel free to contact us with any questions you may have about the band program.</div> <div>  </div> <div> Email List: If you received this email and will not be participating in the band program or attending Rock Lake Middle School, simply reply with the word REMOVE in the subject line.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> 6-22-2009</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="556"><div> You might notice something different about rocklakeband.org??? With the 2009-2010 school year, the management of our website is transitioning to Mike Kazazis (he was the admin several years ago). The look and feel might be different, but you'll still find all the information you'll ever need on our site. We would like to thank Susan Bethel for all that she has done for rocklakeband.org during the last two years.</div> <bR> <div> We'll be tinkering with the site over the next few days, so you might come across a link that doesn't work or a typo.  Mike can be reached at admin@rocklakeband.org should you have any comments or suggestions about what you'd like to see on the website.</div> <bR> <div> Have a wonderful summer!</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="74"><div> 5-2009</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="556"><div> <A HREF="http://www.lymanband.com/rocklakeband/documents/band-camp-2009.pdf" TARGET="_blank" TITLE="http://www.lymanband.com/rocklakeband/do"><U>Click Here</U></A> for information about our summer band camp.</div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></B></div> <bR> <bR> <div> Visitors since June 2009:</div> <bR> <div>  <a href="http://www.easycounter.com/"> <img src="http://www.easycounter.com/counter.php?rocklakeband" border="0" alt="page counter"></a> <br><a href="http://www.easycounter.com/">Hit Counters</a>  </div> <bR> <div>  <FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#660000" FACE="Arial" >This website was created and is managed by the Rock Lake Middle School Band Booster Board (not Seminole County School District or Rock Lake Middle School). It serves as an aid for those students who participate in the Rock Lake Middle School Band organization and their parents. It is our goal to not post any information that personally identifies any students. All of the information on this website is believed to be accurate and reliable, however the Rock Lake Band Boosters can accept no responsibility for any errors or for the use of the information provided. Any mention of vendors, products, or services is for informational purposes only. Any links outside this website are provided as a convenience only and the Rock Lake Band Boosters can not control the content on those sites. Contact the web administrator if you have any questions or comments - admin@rocklakeband.org . </FONT></div> </td> </tr></table></body>