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South Lake School District purchased NEW UNIFORMS for the
marching band in September 2001 at the cost of $45,000. At
the beginning of the school year, each student will be assigned
a uniform to use during home football games and in the marching
competitions. The costs of the pieces are paid for by the
District:
- Jacket $55
- Baldric (2 pieces: “sash & buckle”)
$25
- Pant $16
- Gauntlet (“white cuff piece”)
$20
- Hat $35
- Raincoat $65
- Garment Bag $12
If any of the uniform is lost or damaged,
the student will then be responsible for the cost each and
every item.
Care
and Handling
The care and handling of the uniforms is very
important!
- There are to be no alterations made to
the uniforms
- Do not wash the uniforms
- Make sure the uniform is always dry
- Uniforms are returned to the High School
after each event.
- Always hang your uniform properly after
a performance
- Parent volunteers are always needed to
help arrange, sign out and care for uniforms
Each student is responsible for his or her
uniform. They will be given a card with the numbers of the
uniform pieces on them to sign by parent. If any problems
(cleaning, hemming, repair), contact a Band Booster Officer.
The uniform also includes the student’s blue band shirt,
black socks, black marching shoes and white gloves. The student
pays for these items. Student Accounts can be used for this
expense.
Additional Costs
Shoes - Shoe costs are approximately
$25. Marching shoes is considered part of our uniform. These
shoes are specially designed to aid and protect students’
in marching while ensuring proper foot and knee alignment.
Shoe costs can be deducted from student accounts.
Gloves - Gloves are $2/pair
and will be distributed by the Band Boosters.
Band Shirt –The blue
South Lake Blue Marching Tee Shirts are worn at summer parades,
parent presentations, fundraising events (Craft Show, Bottle
Drive) and are worn under the marching uniform during competitions,
parades and football games. If your student does not have
a shirt, please contact Ms. Polenick or one of the Band Booster
parents to obtain an order form. Shirts are $16.00 and may
be deducted from the student band account.
Socks – Black
socks are to be worn as part of the band uniform. PLEASE be
sure your student wears them when attending marching competitions,
parades and football games.
; Cleaning Fee / Care - There will also be a $10.00 cleaning
fee for each student once per year. This will be applied to
the cleaning of both marching and concert uniforms. The non-refundable
fee will be due at the time of the marching uniform distribution.
Summer Uniform –
The Summer Uniform, used
for the St. Clair Shores Memorial Day Parade, consists of
the blue band tee shirt, white pants, white socks and white
shoes.
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