Uniform Repairs

Guard: I have made repairs to all uniforms and they will be returned tomorrow at practice. Please take 5 minutes to put it on and ensure I didn't miss any spots. Don't rely on looking at it - PUT IT ON. Check the seams, have a friend check the back seams. If I missed a spot, please write down exactly where the spot to be fixed is (under arm on lace, front seam at belly, where gold meets cream on the front, etc)

Those guard members that I don't already have your uniform: plea...se put it on and check it. TODAY! Bring it to practice tomorrow if it needs repairs. If a seam looks weak - bring it to me!!

We only have two competitions left. I would like this to be the last round of repairs if at all possible.
Thanks a bunch!

Ms. Julie

Harrison Central Competition

Dear Parents,

This weekend we are going to Harrison Central in Gulfport, MS.

We are going to start the day early. Everyone needs to be at the high school for 7 AM and we are practicing till 10 AM. However, after practice they are allowed to go back home. 

They need to be back at PHS for 1:30 to load everything up and leave for 2:00. I need to know who else may have a truck to bring the props to this competition. 

When they get to Harrison Central, they need to have their hair and make up done. Once they get there, they need to get their costumes on, and be completely ready to go for 5. Their warm up time is 5:38 and perform at 6:03.

Once they are done performing, they are going to load everything up, get on the bus and head home to go to their dance. However, if anyone wishes to stay at the competition and not go to the dance, that is okay. I just need to know that their parent is driving them home after retreat.

Retreat is at 8:10. If anyone does decide to stay, I will decide from there who can go down to the floor. (If there is a returning member, they get the priority). If no one stays, I will have a member from FHS receive the packet, and I will text the team scores and placing.

If you have any questions, ask away.

 

Thanks,

Jessica Scarborough

Dutchtown Competition

Hello all,

 

The next competition is at Dutchtown High School in Gesimer, near Baton Rouge. 

We will start the day off practicing at Ponchatoula from 11:30-1:00. The team needs to be there for 11:00 so they can start getting everything set up.

We are leaving at 1:30. If you are riding the bus or following, please do not be late. (Cusimano Family: Can you be at PHS for 1:00 so we can load the equipment up?) Also, we are looking for a small trailer, covered or open, to haul the props in. If you have one we may borrow, please let me know ASAP!

We should arrive at Dutchtown HS around 3:20. By the time the team gets off the bus, they need their hair done, black shirt on, and jackets on. The team can have their hair done before practice if they would like. 

By 3:50, the team needs to be ready to go, that means costume on. At 4:21, we will go down to warm up for 4:31. We perform at 4:56.

After the performance, the team is allowed to change back into a black shirt, and can take their hair down if they want. However, the captains cannot (need for retreat). 

At 5:50, the team needs to go down to the floor loading area to help FHS Varsity with their floor. 

Retreat is at 8:30 and will probably last till 9. After that, the team will get on the bus and head home. 

If you have any questions, shoot me an email or call me

 

Thanks,

Jessica Scarborough

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!