The Falmouth Band Parents Association exists to provide support for the members of the Falmouth Public Schools Band - both students and their families. It allows for band members and their families to communicate with the band director and each other.
Annual fundraisers are held to assist the program needs. Our organization is always looking for new fundraising ideas, grant ideas, donations and benefactors.
Please email Steven Edwards at sedwards@falmouth.k12.ma.us should you have any questions.
Please contact John Paul at capecodpauls@comcast.net if you are interested in assisting our cause or you would like more information as to joining our organization.
Thank you.
Dear Parents/Guardian,
The time has come to start preparing for the band trip planned for April 2009. Here is a list of what has been planned to date.
Falmouth High School to Williamsburg, Virginia
April 17-20, 2009
THREE NIGHTS HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS AT THE CROWNE PLAZA RESORT HOTEL WILLIAMSBURG
THREE FULL AMERICAN BUFFET BREAKFASTS AT THE HOTEL
ONE PIZZA PARTY AT THE HOTEL UPON ARRIVAL, FRIDAY, APRIL 17, 2009
ADMISSION TO DINNER/DANCE ON THE YACHT “JEWEL OF VIRGINIA”, APRIL 18, 2009 PENDING CONFIRMATION
ADJUDICATION WITH FESTIVALS OF MUSIC
ADMISSION TO SEE THE VIRGINIA STAGE COMPANY’S PERFORMANCE OF “ELLA”, THE MUSICAL APRIL 19, 2009 PENDING CONFIRMATION
SELF GUIDED TOUR OF COLONIAL WILLIAMSBURG, APRIL 18, 2009
ADMISSION TO AN ALL DAY PASS TO BUSCH GARDENS, APRIL 19, 2009 (BASED ON 2008 RATES)
ONE PLATINUM MEAL CARD TO BE USED AT BUSCH GARDENS (BASED ON 2008 RATES)
BUS DRIVER’S GRATUITY
DELUXE VIDEO EQUIPPED MOTOR COACHES WITH LAV AND AC
(TWO 57 PASSENGER COACHES ARE CONFIRMED WITH TREMBLAY’S
MOTOR COACH)
HOTEL TAXES
TAXES AND GRATUITY ON ABOVE FEATURES
ONE TRAVEL AGENT ESCORT FOR THE DURATION OF THE TRIP (PERKINS TRAVEL AGENCY)
LUGGAGE TAGS
Cost: $577 BASED ON 4 STUDENTS PER ROOM
$608 BASED ON 3 STUDENTS PER ROOM
$669 BASED ON 2 STUDENTS PER ROOM.
This cost is based on 100 students going on the trip. If this number should increase or decrease, the costs are subject to change. The final cost will depend on their placement on the rooming list. There will be a $10 charge for the Budget rental truck to transport the students’ instruments, which is not included in the total cost above. With the participation of fundraisers each student earns points, which turns into dollars towards their personal trip cost, possibly reducing the initial cost. If the few fundraisers remaining have a successful outcome, it could be possible that the amount will be lowered.
The $25 deposit that was asked for earlier this month was towards the down payment for the musical, “Ella” as well as confirmation of your student attending the trip. The next payment of $150 should be turned into me on or before, Thursday, November 13th.
The schedule for the other payments to be turned in is as follows:
January 8th, 2009: $150
January 29th, 2009: $150
February 26th, 2009: remaining balance
Ten chaperones @ $225 per person based on double occupancy will be needed for this trip. If interested please make note on the permission slip.
UPCOMING FUNDRAISERS
Poinsettia sale – 1 Point/plant sold
Christmas tree pick-up – 2 Points/hour
Fruit Sale – 1 Point/case sold
Concession stand at Home Football Games (points still need to be determined)
A reminder to all,
The next payment for this year’s band trip is approaching soon. Please have $150 (checks made out to Falmouth Band Parents) into the Treasurers Annie and Sydney by Thursday November 13th. Along with the money, don’t forget to include the permission form handed out during open house, (copies available, see Treasurers). If you are unable to make the trip, please fill out a permission form stating that you can not come.
And if you are looking for ways to save money on the trip, we are still looking for help to maintain the concession stand during the football games on October 31st and November 7th, sign up available in the band room.
Thanks!