News and Announcements
SignUp Website (formerly VolunteerSpot)
This website serves as sign-up location for Parent Volunteering and Student Fundraising throughout the year. We will inform parents and students of these ongoing opportunities during the year with announcements in class, group emails, and our AHS Band Eteamz Website (which you are reading right now). Please check these various locations frequently to stay up to date on the latest opportunities. You are asked to sign-in with an email address but you will not get spammed or receive junk mail from SignUp.
Click HERE to go to our Group Page on SignUp.
If you have any questions or difficulty with the website, please let us know.
Looking for Pictures???
Click on the link below to check out our SmugMug Site full of pictures from performances, rehearsals, tours, and events. If you have pictures to add, contact armstrongbandphotos@gmail.com to receive instructions on uploading photos to the site.
Current Site: http://armstrongbandphotos.smugmug.com/
If you see any errors or have any questions, please contact Colin Woelfle at Colin_Woelfle@rdale.org.
Robbinsdale Armstrong High School - District #281
10635 36th Ave N
Plymouth, MN 55441
763-504-8800
Wednesday, 9/26 - Rehearsal - 6:45-8:15pm
Due to field availability we will rehearse from 6:45-8:15pm.
Friday, 9/28 - Football Game - 3:30pm call time; 5:00pm Kick-off
The start time is not new, but make sure you have the correct time on your schedule for Friday. For those students wanting to stay at school, we are collecting $3 and will be serving pizza in the Band Room at 3:00pm. Please bring payment to Mr. Pillmer by NOON on Friday.
Monday, 10/1 - Rehearsal - 6:00-8:15pm
We will meet inside and then head outside, dress for the weather.
Wednesday, 10/3 - NO REHEARSAL
Because of the football schedule and all of the hard work the students have put in so far this season, we are able to cancel this rehearsal. Enjoy the night off!!
Saturday, 10/6 - Kelly Drive Parade - 1:00pm
There are several different details for this short, informal parade performance.
- Students will NOT be wearing full uniforms, but their marching band t-shirts with either jeans or khaki shorts (depending on the weather). The directors will make a decision and all marchers are expected to match.
- We will NOT be meeting at school. Students will meet at the SEA Elementary School parking lot (1751 Kelly Dr, Golden Valley, MN 55427) at 12:30pm and we ask that you carpool if at all possible.
- Students will need to bring their instrument home from school and anyone needing assistance should speak to a director.
- The parade begins at 1:00pm and students are free to stay and enjoy the festival after our performance.
Saturday, 10/27 - Anoka Halloween Parade - 1:00pm
We have received information from the parade organizers and the schedule looks like this:
- 12:00pm - Meet at AHS 1
- 12:15pm - Depart AHS
- 1:00 - Parade begins
- 1:50pm - (approx.) AHS enters parade
- 2:15pm - (approx.) AHS ends parade
- 3:00pm - (approx.) Return to AHS
If you are planning to attend the parade, please make a transportation plan to get your son or daughter home from Armstrong. The parade will continue long after we are done and traffic can be very heavy with many detours. Students need to be picked up from school in a timely manner.
Attached to this email is a map of the Anoka Parade Area.
If you have any questions, please start a new thread with the information below:
Todd Burkholder - Todd_Burkholder@rdale.org
Colin Woelfle - Colin_Woelfle@rdale.org
-Rehearsal Tonight - 9/5 - 6:00-8:15pm
-Summer/Fall Fundraiser
Please return your order forms and payment for the fundraiser that was distributed at the August 13th parent meeting as soon as possible. Bring it to rehearsal tonight or to class during the school day.
-Football Game - Friday, 9/7 - 5:30pm Call Time
Meet in the Band Room at 5:30pm for our first home football game (make sure you have your black shoes, socks, shirt, and gloves). We will follow the schedule explained in the Marching Band Handbook. Group A will be dismissed after halftime on 9/7 & 9/28 and Group B will be dismissed after halftime on 9/21 & 10/17. The groups are attached to this email.
-Rehearsal - Monday, 9/10 - 6:00-8:15pm
-Band Booster Meeting - Monday, 9/10 - 7:00-8:00pm - AHS Band Room
-Rehearsal - Wednesday, 9/12 - 6:00-8:15pm
-Band Stand Blast - Friday, 9/14 - Periods 3 & 4
Students will be excused from class during periods 3 & 4 to perform for the Armstrong attendance area 4th and 5th grade students. They should make sure they are current in the classes they will miss. It works best if students have their black shirt and shorts on when they arrive to school so they do not have to use a restroom to change into their uniform. Make sure you have your black shoes, socks, gloves, and t-shirt.
-Golden Valley Days Parade - Saturday, 9/15
- 8:15am - Call Time at AHS
- 8:30am - Load and Depart AHS
- 9:30am - Parade Start 10:15am - Return to AHS (approx)
The band has been working hard and we are looking forward to the upcoming performances. If you have questions, please do not reply to this email, start a new thread with the information listed below:
Todd Burkholder - Todd_Burkholder@rdale.org
Colin Woelfle - Colin_Woelfle@rdale.org
Congratulations to the marching band on 3 fine performances in less than 24 hours!! You can view Band Stand Blast pictures posted by the district HERE and pictures on our SmugMug Site from the State Fair, 9/7/18 Football Game, and Golden Valley Days Parade HERE. We have another busy 2 weeks, this email will help get you through it all.
Monday, 9/17 - Rehearsal - 6:00-8:15pm
We will meet in the Auditorium to work music and share the game plan for the evening. Be prepared to get wet this evening, we WILL go outside unless it is a heavy downpour or there is lightning. (We may go outside with no instruments and just rehearse the drill.)
Wednesday, 9/20 - Rehearsal - 6:00-8:15pm
This rehearsal was originally scheduled for Thursday of this week but had to be changed due to field availability. The weather looks wet again, so it will be the same plan as Monday, 9/17.
Friday, 9/21 - Homecoming Parade & Picnic
- 4:00pm - Call time in Band Rom (students wear school colors, NOT uniforms)
- 4:15pm - Head to upper parking lot for parade
- 4:30pm - Parade Starts 5:00pm - Homecoming Picnic – hot dogs, chips, fruit, water (AHS MB Only) 5:30pm – Resume usual football game routine We still have several spots available to help with the Homecoming Picnic by either bringing in food donations or helping at the actual picnic. Please check out our SignUp Page.
Friday, 9/21 - Homecoming Game - 7:00pm Kickoff
- 5:30pm - Uniform distribution begins
- 5:45pm - Head to JV field for warm-up
- 6:45pm - Pregame Show 8:00pm (approx) - Halftime Show (Group B can leave after)
- 9:30pm (approx) - Game Ends
Saturday, 9/22 - Plymouth on Parade - 10:30am
- 9:00am – Meet at AHS for Uniforms
- 9:15am – Load buses and depart for parade
- 10:30am – Parade begins
- 11:30-12:00pm – Return to AHS (return time will depend on our placement in the parade)
Monday, 9/24 - Rehearsal - 6:00-8:15pm
We will meet inside to work music and share the game plan, then head outside.
Wednesday, 9/26 - Rehearsal - 6:45-8:15pm
Please note the adjusted rehearsal time due to field availability, we will meet inside then head outside.
Friday, 9/28 - Football Game - 5:00pm Kickoff
- After School - the Boosters will be serving pizza for those students wanting to stay at school. We will be collecting $3 per student in advance; bring your own water
- 3:30pm - Uniform distribution begins
- 3:45pm - Head to JV field for warm-up
- 4:45pm - Pregame Show
- 6:00pm (approx) - Halftime Show (Group A can leave after)
- 7:30pm (approx) - Game Ends
SignUp.com Website
This website serves as a sign-up location for Parent Volunteering and Student Fundraising throughout the year. We will inform parents and students of opportunities during the year with announcements in class, group emails, Schoology, and our AHS Band Eteamz Website. It is most effective if we have your email address in our Signup Contact list. Please sign up on the Contact List using the following link http://signup.com/go/RMSYpgs If you have already signed up for an event this year you are already on the contact list and can disregard. If you have questions regarding the SignUp Page, you can contact Leslie Gentner - 612\770-5341
We are looking forward to another great round of performances, if you have questions please ask your student or start a new thread using the information below. Do not reply to this email.
Todd Burkholder - Todd_Burkholder@rdale.org
Colin Woelfle - Colin_Woelfle@rdale.org
Just a reminder, tomorrow night is Freshman Orientation. All incoming 9th grade students will participate in the orientation activities and have no marching band obligations. All 10th-12th grade students will meet in the band room at 6:00pm and be done around 7:30pm. Please wear your State Fair Uniform.
We have issued marching band shirts to students and have a few left over, if you are interested in purchasing a 2018 AHS Marching Band t-shirt for $12 please let me know (please email me again even if you already have, it is very buried in my email inbox right now).
Please do not reply to this message, start a new thread using the information below:
Todd Burkholder - Todd_Burkholder@rdale.org
Colin Woelfle - Colin_Woelfle@rdale.org
