Week 2 – 8/24/26 - 8/28/26

Updated rehearsal times, Fundraiser wrap up, Leadership Meeting, Lettermen Jacket Fitting, First Game & Pep Rally
The first week of school is done and it was a great one!  Thank you to our crew parents that helped get us to our first stadium rehearsal this past week!  Our Fan Pledge Fundraiser wraps up today and we are proud to report that we have reached our goal of $30,000!!  We are so grateful for your efforts to share and donate to the Charger Band Program.  The final incentive for directors to dress up in inflatables for a rehearsal will be scheduled soon.

Photo Buttons: Last day to order your buttons will be Monday! We are hoping to get them to you by Friday so you can sport them at the first game! https://wcbpa.mycheddarup.com/
Please read this week’s schedule and times carefully as we have made slight adjustments to accommodate wet bulb restrictions. Please make plans to accommodate our NEW RUN THRU REHEARSAL on FRIDAY @ 7AM.

Here is the schedule for the week:

**STUDENTS**

With one week in the books, make sure you start making it a habit to go to your teachers for tutoring in the morning.  Eligibility will be at the 6 weeks grading period! Make sure we’re prepared and on time to all rehearsals.  Your grade will begin to be affected for any unexcused absences from rehearsals.  Reminder to get any outstanding fees turned in so you are eligible for this week’s first game. Make sure you are also in the Charger Band Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/c/ODcxNDg5Mjg1MjA1?cjc=efgboyo6

**PARENTS AND STUDENTS**

Parents that are volunteering for any band event, including football games:  

• If entering on campus before the end of the school day (prior to 4:25), you MUST sign in at the front office

• If parking in the band lot, please make sure you have a BAND LOT PARKING PASS from a director or our lead chaperone parent, Adam Martinez.  Last year’s passes are not valid.

In order to be financially eligible for our first game, please remember that:

• All outstanding 25-26 fees must be paid

• Required gear/meal plan must be paid (due Aug. 1)

• At least one monthly payment ($118.25) must be paid 

• If the above requirements have not been met or there have been no efforts of fundraising towards fees (HEB fundraiser), students will not be able to attend the first game.

• Please check CutTime for your most up-to-date balance.

Upcoming Events:

• 8/31 - BPA Board Meeting

• 9/1 - Next Band Fee Payment due

• 9/3 - HEB Fundraiser Money due (if participating)

• 9/4 - Away game @ Lehnoff Stadium

• 9/7 - LABOR DAY -No School

• 9/8 - Stadium rehearsal @ Comalander

• 9/9 - Thursday Night Lights Pep Rally

• 9/10 - Thursday Night Lights Game @ Comalander

If you are still not on CutTime, which means you are not receiving the weekly email via text/email, please email Mr. Katz (skatz@neisd.net) to help set up your CutTime account. We use CutTime to keep track of all communications and financials.  You can also follow along with the band app. Please start using the google calendar for up-to-date Charger Band happenings.  You can sync the calendar to your smart phone by clicking the +google button at the bottom right of the calendar at www.wcchargerband.org

Let’s have a GREAT week!