Elkins Band & Guard Family,

We hope everyone had a restful and enjoyable Spring Break! As we return, we’re heading into the final nine weeks of the school year.  This time always seems to fly by, and there is so much still ahead for our Band & Guard students.

Please take a few moments to read through all of the updates in this newsletter so you don’t miss any important information. Senior parents, be sure to carefully review the instructions for submitting photos for the banquet slideshow; submissions are due by March 31.

As always, continue checking the Elkins Band & Guard calendar for the latest updates, events, and important dates:  https://elkinsband.boosterhub.com/about/11121

Let’s make the most of these final weeks together!

This Week’s Newsletter:

• Wednesday, March 25 - parent social at Texas Biergarten for their BINGO night, starting at 6:30 p.m
• Thursday March 26 - Spirit Night at Jason's Deli
• Winter Guard Competition March 28^th –  chaperones needed
• Senior Slide Show Photos Due March 31st 
• Spring Banquet tickets are now on sale!
• Raise Right

Parent Social at the Texas Biergarten Wednesday, March 25^th at 6:30pm

Join us for a fun and relaxing evening at Texas Biergarten (6302 Hwy 6, Suite Q, Missouri City, TX 77459)! We’ll be gathering at 6:30 PM to socialize, enjoy great food and drinks, and spend time together as a Band & Guard community. It’s also Bingo Night—part of their weekly Wednesday event—so there’s an extra chance for some fun and friendly competition!  We hope you can make it for what’s sure to be a great evening!

Spirit Night at Jason’s Deli – Thursday, March 26^th

Join us for a delicious way to support our Elkins Band & Guard!  Our friends at Jason’s Deli (5730 Hwy 6, Missouri City) are hosting a fundraiser on Thursday, March 26th from 5:00–9:00 PM. Whether you dine in or order online using code FUND20, a portion of your purchase will be donated back to our program.

It’s an easy (and tasty!) way to give back—bring your family and friends and help us make this a great success!

Varsity Winter Guard Competition on March 28^th – chaperones needed

Our Varsity Winter Guard will be competing on Saturday, March 28 at Clear Creek High School, and we would love to see a strong Elkins turnout to support them! Performance time is 5:00 PM, so come cheer them on and show your Elkins spirit!

We are also in need of two chaperones to accompany the team to the Clear Lake competition. You do not need to ride the bus, but you are certainly welcome to join the group if you’d like.  Click here to volunteer:  https://elkinsband.boosterhub.com/calendar/10321#. For ticket information, please visit: https://texascolorguardcircuit.org/events/march-28-clear-creek-hs-saa-sjva-sa-sna-east-area

Senior Slide Show Photos Due March 31^st

Each year we celebrate our Seniors with a special slideshow featuring photos from throughout their journey — from baby days, to elementary and middle school, through early high school, and finally their Senior photos. We are asking each Senior family to please submit five photos (one from each stage) by March 30th. Photos should be emailed to Secretary@elkinsband.org so we have plenty of time to prepare everything ahead of the Spring Banquet.

When sending your photos, please include your Senior’s first and last name in the subject line so we can easily organize them and ensure every student is included and correctly identified. We kindly ask that you don’t wait until the last minute — it helps us tremendously as we put this special tribute together!

Spring Banquet tickets are now on sale!

This year’s banquet will take place on Friday, May 22nd from 6:00–10:00 PM at Quail Valley Golf Club. This is a family event, so feel free to bring friends and family to celebrate the year with us.

Tickets can be purchased through the Elkins Booster Hub — click HERE to register for the event.  Graduating seniors are free, but they need to register with that ticket option to be counted as attending. The free ticket option only applies to graduating seniors. Any reservations under that ticket option that is not for a graduating senior will be voided

The dress code is Sunday best / business casual. Please note that jeans, shorts, T-shirts, and flip flops are not permitted, and school dress code policies will apply.

All banquet tickets must be purchased in advance. Ticket sales will close on May 1st, and we will not be able to accommodate walk-ins or sell tickets at the door, so be sure to secure yours early!

RaiseRight

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Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions that may pop up. The board is here to help!  

It’s a great day to be a Knight!

Zia Anklesaria

EHS Band and Guard Booster Secretary