Cookie Dough Sale Begins

Parents, Your student will be coming home today with the order forms for our cookie dough sale.  Please ask your student for theirs.  Participation is voluntary, but the funds we raise are so necessary. Just so you know.  The state of GA does not fund music education in our state.  The Bryan Co. Board of Education provides the funds in their budget for music teachers' salaries with little left for purchasing instruments, stands, music scores, etc.  We are lucky to have the support of Ms. Herndon who finds a way to help where she can and is very supportive of our fundraising efforts.  This is where the Cookie Dough Sale comes in. Every year Dr. Warnock takes all 3 grade level bands to the Large Group Performance Evaluations sponsored by the Georgia Music Educators Association in the spring.  The school donates the transportation.  We must come up with the entrance fees and the money to cover the purchase of participation medals for every student.  This fundraiser pays for this event.  All the leftover monies are put back into the band program by purchasing instruments, stands, music, etc.  Our children gain so much when they watch other bands play and can perform in a more public venue themselves.  They have always made us proud with their performance and their conduct. I hope you will decide to support our fundraising efforts.  A parent reminded me that donations directly to the band program are just as good.  We would appreciate either.  Thank you, The Band Boosters Date: Nov 3, 2011