PICTURES!!!

I finally had time to put pictures on here... from camp... Enjoy!

and... MORE PICS... let the games begin!

Krispy Kreme...yum.

Sale those Doughnuts!

Don't forget that forms are Due on Monday, November 17, 2008.

Ask EVERYONE... teachers, friends, family, church members, etc.

Also, don't forget to tell them about the NEW! coupon option that you have to offer;

Pay for the doughnuts now, but keep the coupon to get them when you want them at any

Krispy Kreme location.... and... they NEVER expire!

Ballet

The Alabama Ballet performs the Nutcracker each year in Birmingham. Click here to see a video of them preparing. Ballet is awesome....enjoy!

Fundamentals Camp! (11/14- 11/15)

Friday: (when you arrive come straight to the bandroom)
-- We will begin rehearsal at 5:00 p.m.

--Eat before you come. We will have snacks and drinks after practice.
--Please be on time. In order to bring in your bags and such, you may have to arrive before

5:00. Walking through the door or the parking lot is considered late.
-- We will rehearse until 9:00 pm.
-- We will then have snacks and drinks, watch videos and play some fun-filled games.
-- What to wear:
--Each group will be assigned a color… you may wear anything this color. Please make the

majority of what you have on this color… particular shade doesn’t matter.
*Ellis Emeralds – Green
*Dega Darlins – Pink
*Dega Darlins Addition - Blue
Saturday:
--8:00 - Wake up/eat breakfast (provided)/shower

-- 9:30 – 12:00 – rehearsals.
--12:00 – lunch (provided)
--1:00-5:00 rehearsals
--What to wear:
o Ellis Emeralds: Ellis Emerald Shirt, red shorts, leggings are optional
o Dega Darlins: Purple Dega Darlins shirt, black shorts
o Dega Darlins Addition: Red Dega Darlin Addition Shirt, red shorts… (just because I am sure

most of you have that color….we will have to order a matching pair in the future.)


Things to remember:
--Sleeping bag, cot, or blow up mattress (whichever you prefer)
--Toiletries (shampoo, soap, etc.)
--Towel/Washcloth, etc.
-- P.J.’s
-- Clothes that are comfortable for rehearsal… check above for group colors.
-- Shoes you can point your toe in for rehearsals.
-- Great attitude and the desire to have fun!


Important!!!
Due to the fact that we want this to be a group bonding experience and you cannot do so if you are on your cell phone, we ask that you do not bring or turn on your cell phone during this camp. We will be in the bandroom, where there is a phone for the use of any student. Parents you are more than welcome to call the bandroom if you need something… 256-315-5677. We will check the messages often.

I am excited and looking forward to a great time with all of you. See you Friday!

Reminder!

Practice Tomorrow (11/4)... Talladega High School Lunchroom... 3:30-5:00 p.m.

This rehearsal will be with the Ellis Emeralds.

Wear comfortable clothes.

Mark your calendars!

November 14th and 15th will be our fundamentals camp. This will help kick start our winter guard season. Brian will come and work with us on Friday night and then again on Saturday.

Friday we will meet in the Bandroom at 5:00pm to begin. We will spend the night in the bandroom... bring sleeping bags, blow up mattresses, shower items, etc. We will have snacks, drinks, etc. On Saturday Brian will return, we will work throughout the day on fundamentals and begin the individual shows. Practice will conclude at 5:00 p.m on Saturday.

I look forward to such a group bonding experience with such wonderful young ladies. The Dega Darlins, Dega Darlins Addition and Ellis Emeralds will all be in attendance.

More details will be given as they are added. We will need some parent volunteers for meals.