A Guide to Be A Well-Rounded Band Parent...
More "You Know You're a Band Parent When..."
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You don't blink an eye to sit on a piece of metal in subzero temperatures
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You have more than one shirt that has the words "band moms/dads" on it
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You own stock in your local dry cleaning company for band uniforms
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You consider yourself a "Marching Band Roadie"
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Miss an eighty-yard touchdown, but can spot the one kid out of formation
In reality, your role as a Band Parent is...
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Supporting your child(ren) to feature their talents and passions
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Encouraging the values of teamwork, hard work, success and so much more
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Showing your child(ren) that we are all in this together
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Sharing pride in your children, school, and community
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Creating memories that will last a lifetime
*Band is a graded class. It is mandatory for students to attend every activity on the band calendar.
Step 1:
Become a Booster Member!
Step 2:
Safety First!
Step 3:
Getting to Know Our Policies
Step 4:
We Need Help!
Step 5:
Be in the Know...
Membership is open! Use the link below to join the Big Mac Band Boosters. Joining the Big Mac Band Boosters allows you as a member to be eligible to chaperone, have voting privileges, receive weekly updates, receive access to our entire website, and necessary to be a member of Big Mac Band Boosters Facebook and Instagram pages. Please click on the link below to join the Big Mac Band Boosters. Membership is $5 per adult. Please join before November 1st as the membership drive ends on that date.
The health and safety of our band students are a priority for the directors and the band boosters. There is a medical professional that attends each of the band activities such as football games, band festivals, and trips. We carry with us over-the-counter medications, personal hygiene products, and emergency medical supplies. Students are only permitted to carry medications approved by the district such as an inhaler and epipen. They are not permitted to have Tylenol, Motrin, or any other over-the-counter medication – even cough drops are not allowed.In the event that the student becomes ill or injured during a band activity the parent/guardian will be notified. We will obtain permission to administer any available over the counter medication. If you have a child that with special health concerns or would like to talk to the nurse/doctor please call or speak to them at a booster meeting. Please make sure that you fill out the Student Medical Information Form, so that we have the most up-to-date information and will be able to treat your child in the event of a medical situation.
For events located within the Canon McMillan school district, students may choose to ride the bus back to school or be picked up by a parent or guardian. For events located outside of the Canon McMillan school district, students are expected to ride the bus back to the school. If a parent or guardian needs to pick a student up after an event, a handwritten note stating your intentions to pick up your child must be submitted to Mr. Falvo at least twenty-four hours in advance of the event. Notes must include your child’s bus number. At the end of the event, both student and parent must check in with Ms. Hickman in person at the bus. No text messages or phone messages will be accepted.
Other Key Policies/Information to review (found on our website):
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Uniforms
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Chaperoning Procedures
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Fundraising
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Committee Responsiblities
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Band Directors and Sponsors
It takes a village for the band to be successful! The students put in so much effort to show their pride for their peers, school, and community, and the least we can do to support them in their cause! Please consider donating your time or goods to support the students, and there are many facets to volunteer/donate:
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Concession Stand Duty
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Chaperoning
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Join a Committee
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Medical Staff
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Equipment Towing
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Attend Board Meetings
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Fundraising
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Band Camp
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Candy Grams
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Sponsorship
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and too many more to list!
For more information, click here to visit our Fundraising & Volunteering page on our website.
The Big Mac Band takes great pride in communicating to students and parents...keep in touch with current and upcoming events through:
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Big Mac Band Website
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Weekly Newsletter Email
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Facebook & Instagram
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Attend Board Meetings
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Download the Remind App:
Parents are encouraged to sign up for this year's Remind texts to keep up on the latest information. This can be done by texting @bmbb24 to 81010
As always, please use the contact button on our webpage to reach out to specific person/committee for more information!
