WINTER PARK BAND Weekly Newsletter
July 10, 2023
From our Fundraising Chairs
Hey Band families! It’s almost time for the Lucky Goat Coffee Fundraiser 2026!
Dates: October 12-25, 2026
What is Lucky Goat Coffee fundraiser and how do I get started?
Lucky Goat coffee is fast becoming a favorite boutique brand and makes great gifts for the holiday season, birthdays or anytime. Students will make an InstaRaise account they can personalize and add emails, just like in Widdy Up. When the fundraiser kicks off, emails will go out to your customer list with a fundraiser pitch to let your customers know why you are fundraising along with an order page for the coffee.
Although the fundraiser is online only (no paper orders or cash collection are accepted), If you have customers that don't want to or are unable to use the links or QR code to place the order online, you can still collect cash yourself, then place the order through your own account and hand deliver to your customers.
There will also be a ‘Donate’ button if someone would simply like to contribute to the fundraiser.
Who do we sell coffee to?
Friends and family, of course, but you can also offer the coffee to businesses that provide a coffee bar for the employees and special customers. Lucky Goat coffee can also be offered to businesses and organizations that give special gifts to favored customers, clients and donors (think non-profits). It also makes a great addition to gift baskets, so think ahead for the holidays or upcoming birthdays or celebrations!
What are we selling?
Customers can purchase 10oz. bags of ground coffee and 10 count boxes of single serve pods. There are 7 customer favorite flavors to choose from, including Snowflake Crunch!
How do customers get the coffee?
Customers will be able to choose to have the coffee delivered to the school for student delivery or to ship to home. Ship to home cost is paid by the buyer. *Note that the coffee is not shipped when the customer places the order, but after our fundraiser ends around mid-November.* Coffee not shipped to home will be delivered directly to our school before Thanksgiving break and distributed to the students. The date will be announced when we know our delivery date. It is then the student's/parent responsibility to pick up the coffee orders and distribute to the buyers.
How to get started:
1. Use this link to create an account.
https://instaraise.com/winterparkhs/band/volunteers/register?a=r2&as=k
2. Once registered, the student will receive a link to their own personal fundraising page. Update the personal page with a photo and personalized message telling why you're fundraising and what band means to you. This step makes a big difference in customer engagement. Families and friends can share the student's personal fundraising page link with anyone, including businesses.
Look out for more information in the newsletters and Cut Time messages.
Thanks to all who turned out to our Firehouse Subs Spirit Night last night! Remember to mark your calendars for our next one:
October 19-24th (all week)
Chick-fil-A
3391 University Blvd (Next to Costco)
And, as always, we must mention WP Band at checkout. Details will follow soon!
FINANCES AND CUT TIME
PAST DUE BAND PAYMENTS
- WOODWINDS, BRASS, PERCUSSION
- Friday, August 7, 2026
- Fair Share Payment - $225 OR Fair Share Payment 1 - $100.00
- Marching Band Shoe (new students and if needed) - $50.00
- Extra Show Shirt (optional) - $15.00
- COLOR GUARD
- Friday, August 7, 2026
- Fall Fair Share Payment - $325 OR Fair Share Payment 1 - $100
- Marching Band Shoe (if needed) - $50.00
- Extra Show Shirt (optional) - $15.00
NOTE: On SchoolCashOnline.com, the Fair Share item will show on the main page with a "no cost" indication because it is an item with an open payment amount. When going to make a Fair Share payment, you will need to enter in the amount you are paying. This is to allow our Band families flexibility between the optional payment plans for Fair Share.
"Step Up" Your Sound with Intermediate/Professional Instruments
This time of year, many families consider purchasing a higher quality instrument for their student. While the rental instruments or student instruments many students had during middle school served them well during that time, high school music and musicians need instruments with higher quality make and materials to continue to improve. Please especially do not buy an instrument for your student from discount websites like Amazon. We music teachers refer to instruments sold on those websites as ISOs - Instrument Shaped Objects.
If you are able and considering a "step-up" instrument for your student (sometimes referred to as "intermediate" or "professional" instruments by manufacturers), please feel free to reach out for guidance. We will be happy to point you in the right direction and give options for quality instruments at fair prices.
Local music stores:
Underwood Music - 4949 N Pine Ave, Winter Park, FL 32792
Music Shack - 702 S US Hwy 17 92, Longwood, FL 32750
Allegro Music - 851 E State Rd 434, Longwood, FL 32750
Music & Arts - 4676 Millenia Plaza Way, Orlando, FL 32839
A few websites to peruse:
Private Lessons - Invest in Your Future!
Whether a student is learning a musical instrument to pursue a career in music, or simply for personal musical fulfillment and recreation, private lessons are one of the best investments that a parent can provide for their musical child. When working with a private teacher, students receive one-on-one instruction from a professional musician who specializes on that instrument.
Unlike a full band rehearsal experience, studying with a private teacher focuses in on the student’s individual needs. Students who study privately once a week from a professional musician are usually those who excel and find Band more enjoyable. These students frequently earn positions in honor groups like All-State and All-County, and make entry into our more advanced bands like Wind Symphony and Jazz Ensemble I. Some even go on to earn college scholarships, even if they are not majoring in music!
Below is a link to a list of local private teachers. This list is not exhaustive, and there may be other individuals who are not on the list. If you are a private teacher who would like to be added to our list (or deleted), or know a private teacher who should be added, please contact Mr. Clemente at michael.clemente@ocps.net.
UPCOMING EVENTS
October 9: Football Game
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October 14: Homecoming Parade & "Roar"
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October 16: Homecoming Football Game
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October 17: West Side Showcase
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October 23: Football Game
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October 27: Trunk 'r Treat after MB Rehearsal
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October 29: Fall Orchestra Concert, Orch. Winds & Perc. Only
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October 30: Senior Night Football Game
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November 7: MARCHING BAND MPA, 9 AM - 9 PM
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November 10: FALL FESTIVAL OF BANDS
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November 14: Jazz Ensemble I @ WPAAF, Downtown Winter Park
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November 16: All-County Auditions
WPHS Band Social Media
We've been posting lots of photos our social media platforms, and we will continue to post updates, photos, video, and other media to those pages throughout the year. Follow the Band!
- Facebook: @winterparkhsband
- Instagram: @winterparkhsband @wphs_flutes @wphsclarinets @wpsaxes @wphs_trumpets @wphs.trombones @wphstubas @winterparkhspercussion @winterparkhscolorguard @wphs.drumajors
- YouTube: @winterparkhsband
- Twitter: @wphs_bands
- Tik Tok: @winterparkhsband
Winter Park High School Band
Email: michael.clemente@ocps.net
Website: www.winterparkhsband.com
Location: 2100 Summerfield Road, Winter Park, FL, USA
Phone: 4076223200
Facebook: www.facebook.com/winterparkhsband