11/25/12 UPDATE

MISSISSIPPI LIONS ALL STATE BAND

Congratulations to JA Band members Annie Campbell and Samantha Hill, who have been selected as members of the 2012 Mississippi Lions Band. This is the third year in a row for Annie and Samantha. The girls will travel with the band to Hamburg, Germany in July.

Congrats as well to Will Tribble for earning Honorable Mention designation; to Caroline Burford and Sarah Allen Bowman for earning spots at callbacks, and to Tyler McClellan for auditioning.

CHRISTMAS CONCERT

The 2012 JA Band Program Christmas Concert will be Tuesday, December 11, at 7:00 in the PAC. The concert will feature the Sixth Grade and Concert Bands, with light refreshments after the performances.

WINTER GUARD

Winter Guard season starts this week! The first rehearsal will be Saturday, December 1, from 10-6. There will also be a session Sunday, December 2 from 2-5, if needed.

Contact Cammie Carter at crc38@aol.com with any questions.

JA BAND BOOSTERS

JA Band Booster Fundraising Chairperson Charlette Oswalt has asked us to share the following info:

BARNES AND NOBLE GIFT WRAPPING

The Boosters are manning the gift wrapping table at the Barnes and Noble at the Renaissance in Ridgeland for several sessions, earning donations for their work. Thanks to Terri Fisher and Jamie Niemeyer for manning the table from noon to 6 this past Saturday. Here are the dates and times, as well as volunteer shifts, for the next few weeks:

Saturday, 12/1 - 9:00 - 12:00 - Kate & Sarah Allen Bowman
Saturday, 12/1 - 12:00 - 3:00 - Cheryl Johnson & kids
Tuesday, 12/4 - 9:00 - 12:00 - Megan Tribble & Vicki Tirman
Sunday, 12/9 - 2:00 - 5:00 - Cheryl Johnson
Friday, 12/14 - 6:00 - 9:00 - Charlette Oswalt
Monday, 12/17 - 3:00 - 9:00 - Charlette Oswalt

It's not too late to sign up to help with this fundraiser. Please contact Charlette at ceoswalt@go.olemiss.edu.

CORKY's BBQ

Packets for the Corky's sale will go home with students tomorrow, Monday November 26. Orders have to be turned in by December 8, with order pickup on December 15. The Boosters will also have a table setup to sell Corky's at Christmas in the PAC on November 30.

Please support the sale by purchasing Corky's Boston Pork Butts for your holiday entertaining and family dinners, and be sure to spread the word to family and friends.

JA BAND PARENT CHRISTMAS PARTY

All JA Band parents are invited to a holiday get-together at the house of JA Band Booster President Terri Fisher, on December 13 from 6:00 - 10:00. To RSVP and to get directions, please contact Terri at tfisher@jacksonacademy.org.