Glenn Band News - Week of 2/12

Announcement for the week of 2/12-17

WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS!

The One About WGI & The Mattress Fundraiser

Hello, Glenn Band Fans!

Love is in the air - show how much you LOVE our Grizzly Band through WGI PARENT VOLUNTEERING & THE MATTRESS FUNDRAISER!

WGI Volunteers:
We are in dire need of parent volunteers. There are still over 100 volunteer spots that MUST be filled!!
There are jobs (like money handling and security) that our kids CANNOT do! Please help! See below for more info.
WGI Volunteer Meeting:
This Tuesday at 6:00 PM (in the Band Hall).
This is a mandatory meeting where you will meet the crew leaders and talk through your positions. Remember, "it takes a village"! Thank you for being here for this.
Mattress Fundraiser:
This Saturday from 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM!
Please get the word out in your community - the more people "in the door" the better!

Newsletter "At-A-Glance"

WGI: Volunteers NEEDED
Mattress Fundraiser is here!
GPRs & Personal Bests for the week
Coach's Corner Weekly Update (Gems-specific)
Spring Trip Registration Link

Upcoming Major Events:

World's Finest Chocolates continues this week!
WGI Volunteer Training Meeting (Mandatory - Tues, 2/13 @ 6:00 PM)
Mattress Fundraiser (Saturday, 2/17 in GHS Band Hall!)

As always the weekly newsletter will contain information about the upcoming week, as well information about upcoming events, concerts, and fundraisers.

Musically Yours,

The Glenn Band Staff

VOLUNTEER NEEDS:

PARENTS: WE STILL NEED 50+ VOLUNTEERS FOR WGI. THIS IS A DIRE SITUATION! PLEASE HELP!

The link to join the band app is:

https://band.us/n/ada700N9KaR1X

The link to the volunteer sign-up post in the band app is:

https://band.us/band/91570404/post/172

This will not work without you! Thank you for your support!

"GPRs" (Glenn Personal Records)

GPRs are a way to track of progress that the Grizzly Band is making every week. We don't get a chance to tell you about the little "PRs" that are being set all the time in our band program, and these little details go a long way. After all, "excellence is in the details"!

GPRs this week:

Congratulations to LOGAN PHIPPS, our 2024 All-State Band student! Logan was selected for the 2024 All-State 5A Percussion Ensemble this past weekend in San Antonio!

GEMS NEWS

Coach's Corner

Hello Gems Community!

This week we will be performing and participating at the GHS Blueprint Night on Mon., Feb. 12th! Please expect to stay at GHS afterschool until 8 PM. Gems Officers will provide guidance on what to wear.

Parents, please consider volunteering for our WGI event on March 2-3rd! This is a major fundraising event for the Grizzly Band and we need all hands on deck! Our Volunteer Training Meeting will be on Tues., Feb. 13th!

If you are interested in private lessons, please contact our Private Lesson Staff!

Yailin Lamoglia Reyes, Dance: ylrchoreography@gmail.com

Lexi Acosta, Equipment: alexis.breanna05@gmail.com

Shine bright, Gems!

GLENN BAND FUNDRAISERS

These fundraisers continue to support the Glenn Band. Funds will be specifically supporting the band trailer fund, band scholarships, instructional staff & clinicians, and more band operational expenses. Thank you for supporting your Grizzly Band!

World's Finest Chocolate - 1/30 - 2/14

Mattress Fundraiser - 2/7 from 10 am to 5 pm

Are you in the market for a new mattress for either yourself or a family member? Then we have GREAT NEWS!

We are hosting a one-day mattress sale on February 17th. This is a great opportunity to treat yourself and family members to a new mattress while also supporting your very own Grizzly Band!

If you're in the market this holiday season, wait just a bit longer to take advantage of great prices and to support the Glenn Band! Thank you for your support!New Paragraph

SAVE THE DATE: WGI @ GHS: March 1st-3rd

WGI is a MASSIVE event that we host every spring. This event takes ALL of our band community to make a success! Please save this weekend in your calendars; there is a need for everyone to help in some way (both students and parents).

Last year @ WGI, the Glenn Band utilized

More than 130 Parent Volunteers
Every band student (more than 120 volunteers shifts covered)

This year's show is EVEN BIGGER than last year, so we need EVERYONE to jump in to help! Don't worry, no experience is required. Mark your calendars now!

GRIZZLIES ON THE BEACH (Band Spring Trip) - April 18-21st

We haven't had a full-band spring trip in quite some time at GHS (since 2019, in fact). Our band students have earned some beach time!

Parents: this trip is a fun getaway for the kids where they will be staying in villas with a group of roommates. There is a lot of free time where the kids will be able to relax at the villas or on the beach! They will also be doing a lot of cooking at their villas as a group; this may sound scary but former students have had a great time on these kinds of trips. This is a favorite trip for other LISD bands and we're excited to finally offer this trip to our Grizzly Band!

Additional details for registering can be found below. Sign up today!

The Grizzly Band is beach-bound in Port Aransas/Corpus Christi!!!

Students, it's time to relax and enjoy the beach in Port Aransas! This is going to be a fun time to unwind and spend time together after our UIL performances. We'll be spending 4 days and 3 nights at the El Constante beachside condos where you'll be staying in resort-style villas with a group of your band buds! Seniors, you will also be getting a special senior golf cart outing!

Details & registration info can be found below - sign up now!

COMMUNICATION:

Announcements & Glenn Band News via Smore: These will be sent weekly and will highlight any upcoming dates, weekly reminders, and weekly to-do's, as well as identify any alterations or items that you need to know immediately.

If you have any questions, please send me an email!

jeremiah.figlewicz@leanderisd.org

Glenn Band - Helpful Links

Glenn Band Calendar

Glenn Band Booster Website

Band Website (Class docs and Student/Parent Info)

Glenn Band Staff

Jeremiah Figlewicz, Director of Bands

jeremiah.figlewicz@leanderisd.org

512-570-1459

Samantha Muckleroy, Associate Director of Bands

samantha.muckleroy@leanderisd.org