Spartan Band Booster Newsletter

Sponsor a Spartan kicked off Thursday and we are excited to say we're about 1/3 of the way to our goal! Sponsor a Spartan is an in-house fundraiser that allows us to keep 100% of the donations instead of paying an outside company to help us raise funds. Donations can be made directly on the band website, using Venmo, Zelle, or by mailing a check to the SLHS Band Boosters (9550 Spring Green Blvd, STE. 408-120, 77494)

Please encourage your students to continue to reach out to at least 15 contacts. Below is the link to our Sponsor a Spartan letter. You can simply paste the link into an email or text along with a sweet note about how awesome your student and their band program are. Thank you for your cooperation!

As we gear up for the first football game (Aug. 30), WE ARE IN NEED of cases of water and Gatorade! Our students, directors, and parent volunteers at each game and competition consume

water and Gatorade so we go through it quickly, especially in the heat we experience during the first few football games.

Donations may be dropped off in the band hall by the chaperone closet (the door with the 7L Bus magnets on it!). Thanks for your help in keeping the Spartan Band Program hydrated!

There are several mandatory items that your student will need for each football game. If a student is missing any of these items on game day, they will not be allowed to participate and will receive a zero grade. Please review the following list of required items and ensure your student will have them every game day. (This does not apply to Color Guard. Mrs. Click will provide separate instructions for Color Guard students through the SportsYou app.)

First two football games (August 30th and September 5th)

• Navy 7L band shirt

• Black athletic shorts (length must be in compliance with school dress code)

• 7L Band ball cap

• Athletic shoes

• Instrument and gallon water jug

All remaining football games

• Black compression shorts and black compression shirt

• Long black socks

• Black marching shoes (will be distributed to students soon)

• Black gloves

• 7L Band ball cap

• 7L garment bag (students MUST have this to check out their uniform)

• Instrument and gallon water jug

If you are new to our program and have paid your deposit, your student will receive the duffel bag, garment bag, navy 7L shirt, 7L baseball cap, and black marching gloves. The black marching shoes are new for everyone and will be distributed soon. Questions? Contact Aimee at uniforms7lakesbcg@gmail.com.

There limitied quantities of Color Guard Mums! Only 22 remain! There are also limited quanities of Band Bears. To ensure you get a bear, order today! The button below will take you to the Mum Shoppe website. Samples of these amazing mums are also on display in band hall.

Becoming a Band Booster member is a great way to support the Band. 100% of membership proceeds go directly towards our program. Click here to see the different levels and join! Anyone who joins between now and our first competition (Oct. 5th) will be entered in a drawing to win a gift certificate to our Band Store. Congratulations to Lisa S. who won our last drawing!

Please contact Rebecca Griffin at membership7lakesbcg@gmail.com if you have any questions.

Our competitive show (For Whom the Bell Tolls) gear is online. There are many products from hoodies to tote bags. Start the marching season off with a new look!

We have a 20-Year Special Edition 7>5 Shirt! There are limited numbers of this special shirt. Get your20-Year Anniversary shirt today!

Welcome to the 2024-2025 Season! This is our treasurer's second and last year on the Band Booster Board. She would love for anyone who is interested in learning this position for the 2025-2026 school shadow her over the course of this season. She will also be available next year to help guide you through the year. Contact Robin at treasurer7lakesbcg@gmail.com if you're interested in being our treasurer. Fill out the form below for any volunteer position on our team and someone will contact you.

• First Football Game - August 30 (Away)

• Tailgate and Showcase - September 13
• Mulch Pick up and Delivery - September 28
• First Competition - October 5 (Challenger Stadium)
  

Thank you to our corporate sponsor - Blue Maple Financial. We appreciate your support of our program!