Panther Band Journal: Week of 8/25
Students are expected to report to Lovelady High School promptly at 5:00pm, wearing the Summer Uniform (UG Shorts & Dri-Fit T-Shirt, athletic shoes w/ socks). Students that ordered UGS on their supply form will receive them this week in band/colorguard classes.
No meal will be provided before most home games, so students and families are encouraged to have a plan for eating prior to arriving at Lovelady. A small snack will be provided after the halftime performance, and students will be allowed to purchase food from the concession stand during the 3rd quarter of the game.
Students will contact their rides when the football game ends. We estimate this will be around 9:45pm, but a number of factors can impact the actual ending time. Students are expected to be picked up from Lovelady High School promptly upon dismissal. When picking up students after the game, families should wait for students in the large parking lot behind Lovelady High School (the band's normal practice lot) instead of driving through the school drop-off lanes. This will help keep students safe as they exit the building and regulate the flow of traffic exiting the lot.
The basics:
- When do we meet? 5:00pm (Note: No meal will be provided.)
- Where? Lovelady High School (Band Hall for Band, Cafeteria for Colorguard)
- What do we wear? Summer Uniform (UG Shorts & Dri-Fit T-Shirt, athletic shoes w/ socks)
- What do we do? Perform at halftime and support our team from the stands!
- When will we be done? It depends on what time the game ends, but likely around 10:00pm
Families interested in attending home football games can find ticket information HERE.
Lovelady HS Pep Rally - Thursday, August 28
Woodwind, brass, and colorguard students in 9th & 10th grade will attend this pep rally, along with ALL drumline students. Students should wear a maroon, white, black, or grey Princeton shirt with blue jeans or jeans/khaki shorts.
Princeton Senior HS Pep Rally - Friday, August 29
ALL band and colorguard students will attend this pep rally. Students at Lovelady HS will be released early from 7th period and walk to PSHS accompanied by the band directors. Students should wear a maroon, white, black, or grey Princeton shirt with blue jeans or jeans/khaki shorts. Following the pep rally, Lovelady HS students will walk back to their campus to be picked up or wait until the football game call time (5:00pm).
All required forms were due on Friday, August 15. Any students who have not submitted all completed and signed forms must do so AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. Students who have not turned in all forms will not be allowed to participate in marching band performances until forms are received. This may result in unexcused performances absences that will impact student grades.
Balances Added to CutTime
All information from collected Band Supply Forms has been added to CutTime, and cash/check payments have been applied to student financials pages. Families who elected to pay online should now see balance reflected on their Financials page. Balances may be paid online by clicking the "Make A Payment" button. If you prefer to pay your balance via cash or check, you may have students deliver payments to a band director or mail a check (please do not mail cash) to:
Princeton High School Band
Princeton Senior High School
1000 E Princeton Dr
Princeton, TX 75407
All band and colorguard students are required to participate in extracurricular rehearsals outside of regular school hours. Our "normal" rehearsal schedule is Monday nights, 5:00-8:00pm, and Tuesday/Thursday afternoons, 3:30-6:00pm. However, this schedule may change in certain weeks to account for days off from school and special additional rehearsals.
Students and their families are strongly encouraged to review the weekly schedules provided near the bottom of each PBJ, as well as the official calendar on the high school band website, for the most accurate and current information. Any conflicts with required rehearsals must be communicated as explained in the Band Handbook. Failure to attend and fully participate in required rehearsals without proper communication may affect student grades and/or role in the competition show.
This week's rehearsal schedule:
- Monday, August 25, 5:00-8:00pm
- Tuesday, August 26, 3:30-6:00pm
- Thursday, August 28, 3:30-6:00pm
