Special Guard Message

This is the email for guard parents regarding Friday Night.

Guard/Parents:

Friday night we have a football game at St. Paul's. Instead of doing our regular half time show we will be performing our pep rally routine to Sir Duke. We have practiced this routine since July, by now everyone should know it and we expect everyone to perform. Tomorrow we will video our practice and anyone not performing to our expectations will be asked to sit out for half time and support your team on the sidelines. We have had a fabulous year so far and look forward to everyone giving their best as we come to end the season.

Personal Responsibility In Developing Excellence!

 

JSquare, NBCT
Director of Bands

WINTERGUARD NOTICE - COST, DATES & EVENTS

Ponchatoula High School Winter Guard

2014 "Heaven"

Cost:

            (For new members only)

                        Girls: $365.00 (costume included)

                        Boys: $265.00 (costume not included)

            *If you would like to see a breakdown, contact Ms. Jessica.*

            ^The boys will have to buy their costume that Ms. Jessica picks out. ^

            -The rifle line will need to order gloves, which will be an extra $16.00-

            -ALL GIRLS MUST PURCHASE NEW TIGHTS! 

Payment Schedule:

            Girls:

                        $125.00 November 11, 2013

                        $120.00  December 9, 2013

                        $120.00 January 6, 2014

            Boys:

                        $90.00 November 11, 2013

                        $90.00 December 9, 2013

                        $85.00 January 6,2014

            *There is also a $10.00 Choreography Fee every month that is due starting in                  November going through March.*

 

Practice schedule:

            Regular Schedule:

                        Mondays 5:00-7:30

                        Tuesdays 5:00-7:30

                        Fridays 3:00-4:30

                        (This will be sectionals, starting with the rifle line, then dance line,                                      then flag line, and continuing.) 

            *Holiday Schedule:

                        November 25, 2013 - 12:00-5:00

                        December 21, 2013 - 12:00-5:00

                        January 3, 2014 - 12:00-5:00

                        March 6, 2014 - 12:00-5:00

            *If you cannot make these dates, please let Ms. Jessica know NOW!!!*

 

Fundraisers:

            Spin A Thon:

                       January 31, 2014 7:00PM to February 1, 2014 7:00AM.

The group will raise money to practice all night. We will give out more information and handouts for this closer to the date. 

Other fundraisers will be put together. If you have any suggestions on fundraisers please let Ms. Jessica, Mr. Square, or Ms. Hintz know.

Floor:

            Painting - December 7, 2013 12:00-Till

            Pick floor up - December 8, 2013 12:00 (?)

Any family that has a truck and can pull the trailer, please let Ms. Jessica know as soon as possible. 

 

Any handy dads please see Ms. Jessica; there is a cart that needs to be built to carry the floor around.

Competition:

            January 18, 2014 Gulfport High School Gulfport, Mississippi

            February 8, 2014 Dutchtown High School Geismar, Louisiana

            February 15, 2014 Harrison Central High School Gulfport, Mississippi

            March 22, 2014 Denham Springs High School Denham Springs, Louisiana

            March 29, 2014 Southeastern Louisiana University Hammond, Louisiana

                        *THIS IS CHAMPIONSHIPS*

We will practice before we leave for competitions. Times are TBA as it gets closer to the competition day. 

Please keep this Handout for references to the different schedules. Ms. Jessica will keep you updated via email as much as possible. If you have any questions, Ms. Jessica's email is jjscar36@aol.com and cell number is 985-705-5031. Ms. Jessica is looking forward to a wonderful and successful season! 

 

 

 

WINTERGUARD PARENT MEETING

Attention 2013-14 Winterguard Members & Parents:

There will be a MANDATORY parent meeting meeting:

When: NEXT TUESDAY, 10/22/13
Time: 5:15PM
Place: PHS BANDROOM


Thank You. On Behalf Of:

James I. Square
PHS Band Director

Gretchen Hintz
Guard Sponsor

Jessica Scarborough
Guard Instructor

2013-2014 WINTERGUARD TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT

As we are approaching the end of football season, and with a short marching band season, the Colorguard will quickly be moving into Winterguard. Winterguard is the indoor version of the Colorguard program seen in Marching Band with a competition season that extends into April.

Winterguard Tryouts for Non-Colorguard members were held a little over a month ago & we are excited to announce the 2013-2014 PHS Winterguard Team Members:

Delaney Pinion - Flag Captain

Alyssa Rock - Rifle Captain
Autumn Aitken

Lela Ballard

Kayla Beadle
Lexi Bellow

Evelyn Bennett

Ciara Cota

Catherine Crayton

Mary Anna Crovetto

Zach Cusiamano

Alexis Hamilton

Janae Hanible

Cassie Hayno

Krystal Hux

De'Ja McKinley

Miranda Monteleone

Daniel Newton

Kimberly Ordeneaux

Scott Poulin

Austin Roy
Sloane Sheridan

Chris Stansbury

Katie Stansbury

Therron Starwood
Trey'anna Warren

Kali Whittington

Tyler Whittington
Jada Williams
Nicorian Williams

 

CONGRATUALATIONS TO ALL &

BEST OF LUCK FOR ANOTHER WINNING SEASON!

❥ 25 tips for stopping teammate bickering: ❥

❥ 25 tips for stopping teammate bickering: ❥

• don’t make comments personal.
• minimize the negative words in conversation. 
• don’t fixate on who’s right.
• find one thing to agree on ~ agree on your agreements!
• don’t sweat the small stuff… just let it go.
• learn the beauty of just being quiet. 
• keep perpective. not everything is the end of the world.
• be self-aware and self-discipled. 
• listen with everything you have!
• put yourself in the other person’s shoes. 
• take a  moment before you respond. think before you speak.
• don’t interrupt!
• use considerate and empathetic languagesuch as ~ “i understand that you feel…” and “i’m sorry that”…, etc.  
• frequently reaffirm the other person’s point of view.
• "own" your part of the conflict and don’t be afraid to say it. 
• make others feel understood.
• respond only to the message that was communicated. don’t get off track and start throwing in past hurts.
• accept that not everything will be resolved.
• focus on the message rather than on the delivery. 
• don’t be so defensive!
• use “i” instead of “you” when talking about problems.
• be mindful and centered.
• save your own feelings until later. 
• avoid reacting to sisters based on past conditioning, past relationships, your own defenses, insecurities, or sense of inadequacy. 
• at times… you must agree to disagree.

July Note From Jessica

Hey parents,

I hope your summer has been going well. I have a few little reminders as we wrap up the summer and head into band camp. At the bottom of this email, I will also have the camp and payment dates.

First, make sure you arrive Monday morning with a bright and cheerful attitude! We have a lot to do before the week of band camp. We will be reviewing our technique, as well as getting a start on learning the show.

Second, we will be outside almost the entire time for both camps. This way the girls can get used to being outside so much for band camp. There will be times when we will be in the gym, but please make sure your child has sunscreen and plenty of water. Also, make sure they eat breakfast, but please no dairy products. They will not be able to leave during lunch, so they need to have a lunch packed and brought with them. 

Third, for the guard camp, the girls can wear whatever shirt they like. However, do not wear black! For band camp, they will be assigned the practice shirts. If they are not wearing the correct shirt, they will be getting demerits. They can wear whichever shorts they prefer, just not jeans! It would be smart to bring an extra shirt to change into after being sweaty. I will tell them when they can change if they want to. But in the morning of band camp, they need to be in their assigned shirt. Also, bring tennis shoes, and dance shoes if you have them. The girls also need to bring a towel to workout in the mornings.

Fourth, the girls need to make sure they bring back their flag and flag bag. They will be getting the rest of their flags next week. They are responsible for loss or any damage to the flags or flag bag. The flag bags are brand new, so they need to be taken care of to be able to use down the road. The rifle line, also need to make sure they have their rifle with them at all times as well. 

 

Lastly, dates: 

Monday July 15 - Wednesday July 17 - guard camp 8-4

Wednesday July 17 - 3rd guard payment due of $100

*do not forget about the choreography fee*

Monday July 22 - Friday August 2 - Band camp 8-4

*Monday July 22 we are going to DCI. We will discuss next week times and what they need to wear*

*does not include the weekend*

After school practices will start August 8. Band practices are Monday and Thursday 3-5 (color guard attends). The guard sectional is Tuesday 3-5.

Any absences for the camps or after school practices need to be informed ASAP. Once school starts please try to schedule doctor appointments on Wednesdays to avoid missing practice. Missing at any time without an excuse will result in demerits.

If you have any questions or concerns, please let me know. Enjoy the rest of your summer!

 

Thanks,

Jessica Scarborough

Big Sisters & Little Sisters

2013-2014 Big/Lil Sisters have been announced. 

Gift dates will be announced in the coming weeks!

Rifle Line:

-Alyssa and Krystal

-Lexi and Mary Anna

-Cassie an Kayla

-Ciara and Kali

Flag Line:

-Deja and Jada

-Evelyn and Janae

-Kaitlyn/Delaney and Alexis

-Sloane and Nicorian

-Trey and Autumn

Time to Rock & Roll

The time is here.....  Its SUMMER CAMP TIME!

CAMP DATES:

(ALL DATES ARE MANDATORY TO THE APPLICABLE MEMBERS)

June 17-18 Monday - Tuesday: Rifle Training Camp 8AM-4PM *RIFLE LINE ONLY*

June 19-21 Wednesday - Friday: Flag/Dance Training Camp 8AM-4PM *EVERYONE*

July 15-17 Monday - Wednesday: Guard Camp (learning the show) 8AM-4PM *EVERYONE *

July 22-August 2 Monday - Friday: Band camp 8AM-4PM *EVERYONE*

CAMP INFO:

(PLEASE REMEMBER THESE THINGS TO KEEP YOU SAFE)

MAKE SURE YOU EAT BREAKFAST, BUT DO NOT DRINK MILK OR ANY DAIRY PRODUCTS

BRING PLENTY OF WATER/GATORADE and BRING A HEALTHY LUNCH

WEAR SOCKS & TENNIS SHOES – BRING DANCE SHOES IF YOU HAVE THEM

HAVE SUNSCREEN, BALL CAP, & SUNGLASSES HANDY TO PROTECT YOUR SKIN, FACE & EYES (WILL BE OUTSIDE SOME NEXT WEEK DOING CONDITIONING)

NO PANTS/JEANS – SHORTS ONLY (COLOR DOES NOT MATTER)

PRACTICE SHIRTS ARE IN & WILL BE HANDED OUT.

GIRLS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR WEARING CORRECT SHIRT ON CORRECT DAY  - DEMERITS WILL APPLY

NO JEWELRY (including body jewelry) – DEMERITS WILL APPLY

BE ON TIME – DEMERITS WILL APPLY