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Academic & General Band
NEW Performing Arts Department T-Shirt!
Ms. Levine has designed our first ever Performing Arts Department T-Shirt for Band, Chorus, Strings and Theatre! This is not a mandatory purchase, but they do look pretty cool and the band’s General Fund will get a cut of the proceeds. T-Shirts are $11.47, Hoodies are $24.15 and Long Sleeve T-Shirts are $14.91. Here’s the link to the fundraiser: https://www.customink.com/g/xdc0-00cb-w69f. Orders are due THIS THURSDAY, November 5. You can ship your order directly to your home for an additional $4.99 or Ship for Free to Ms. Levine at the school. When the orders come in, Ms. Levine will schedule pickup dates and times. You can pay with Credit Card or PayPal. Student Accounts can not be used for this Performing Arts Fundraiser. Important Links
Notice About Booster Meetings
Due to COVID-19, Booster Meetings held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month will be replaced with our weekly email blasts until further notice. 
Volunteer Opportunities
Audit Committee - Looking for 3 parents to use prepared checklist to review our financial records and processes. This process typically takes approximately 2-3 hours - sampling check requests, deposit slips, tax documents, etc. No experience or certifications required. Attention to detail a plus. If interested, contact Jennifer Gross at president@apexhighband.org. Spirit Wear Chair Needed for Upcoming 2020-21 Band Season This chair person purchases and sells our Spiritwear (including marching band show shirts), sets up store purchases in Charms, fulfills orders and distributes merchandise. Spirit wear sold at events like Marching Band Kickoff/Picnic/Banquet and Academic Concerts. Interested? Contact Jennifer at president@apexhighband.org. Volunteer Registration
Learn More About Volunteer Positions 
Do you work at Cisco??
Did you know that Cisco matches $10 for every hour you volunteer and you can direct that money to go to AHS Band?!! Aurora Comanescu’s 69 volunteer hours gave the Band Program $690! Thank you Aurora!! There are some steps you need to take to direct this money to the band program. If you are a Cisco employee and have any questions, contact Aurora at acomanes@gmail.com.
Mr. Jarvis' "Remind 101"
PARENTS PLEASE JOIN!!
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Marching Band 2020/2021
Also see: Calendar | MB Checklist | MB News | Competition Results & Videos Ever wonder where all your fundraising dollars have gone?
At long last we are proud to share the following video created by Mr. Dunlevy! Marching Band Registration
New Parent Marching Band Orientation
Alumni Blast for PARENTS and GRADUATES!
Parents & Alumni: We’d love for you to continue joining us for concerts, competitions and special events and we want to keep you informed of our fundraisers so you can continue to get your GoPlaySave, Fruit and more. Maybe you can join us for a Spirit Night or even paint with us at Pinot’s Palette. Sign up at http://bit.ly/AHSBandAlumniBlast so we can keep in touch! |
Fundraising Opportunities
Event Fundraisers - Work Concessions, etc.
Coastal Music Park Interest Meeting
All training sessions cancelled until further notice.
If you missed the interest meeting and want to work events in 2020-2021 to earn money for your student’s account -OR- even if you attended, please READ this interest meeting document (document has been updated since Tuesday’s meeting based on questions asked). A big thank you to Ethan Davis for stepping up as the 2020 Coastal Music Park/Walnut Creek Coordinator! 32 events are now on the SignUpGenius.
All training sessions cancelled until further notice.
If you missed the interest meeting and want to work events in 2020-2021 to earn money for your student’s account -OR- even if you attended, please READ this interest meeting document (document has been updated since Tuesday’s meeting based on questions asked). A big thank you to Ethan Davis for stepping up as the 2020 Coastal Music Park/Walnut Creek Coordinator! 32 events are now on the SignUpGenius.
- If interested in being stand leader to earn a bigger percentage of the commission (in most cases), sign up for early events
- Any questions or to be included on committee emails, contact Ethan Davis at walnutcreek@apexhighband.org.
Staff One Opportunities
On hold for now due to the Coronavirus cancellations
Another opportunity for Parents and Students 16+ to earn money for your Student Account! If you are interested in working at NC State, Duke, ECU, N.C. Central and/or Campbell Football Games or Basketball Games as a Ticket Taker, Usher or staffing the top of the line of metal detector entrances, please email Nikki Pavlides at staffone@apexhighband.org if you have questions or to be put on the email list for events.
On hold for now due to the Coronavirus cancellations
Another opportunity for Parents and Students 16+ to earn money for your Student Account! If you are interested in working at NC State, Duke, ECU, N.C. Central and/or Campbell Football Games or Basketball Games as a Ticket Taker, Usher or staffing the top of the line of metal detector entrances, please email Nikki Pavlides at staffone@apexhighband.org if you have questions or to be put on the email list for events.
- Workers earn $9.50/hour, 4 hour minimum (if group member reports on time)
- Shifts typically last on average 5-6 hours
- Minimum age is 17 (16 for NC State and ECU only)
- Click HERE for more information about dress code and policies
- Sign up on the Staff One SignUpGenius.
PNC Opportunities
On hold for now due to the Coronavirus cancellations
Parents and Students 16+ - The hockey and basketball games for Fall 2019-20 are on the PNCSignUpGenius. An email was sent to those parents interested in working our Dip-N-Dots and Breyer’s Ice Cream cart to earn money for your student account. If you did not receive the email or want to be added to the email communication, please email Christine Lennon at pnc@apexhighband.org. Workers earn a minimum of $45/each for their student account (for most events). The General Fund will get ~$100 for each 10 events we work! Attire is black pants, black short sleeve polo, black shoes. NOTE: We need workers to be trained as Stand Leaders EARLY IN THE SEASON!! Once you work 2-3 events, you should be comfortable stand leading.
On hold for now due to the Coronavirus cancellations
Parents and Students 16+ - The hockey and basketball games for Fall 2019-20 are on the PNCSignUpGenius. An email was sent to those parents interested in working our Dip-N-Dots and Breyer’s Ice Cream cart to earn money for your student account. If you did not receive the email or want to be added to the email communication, please email Christine Lennon at pnc@apexhighband.org. Workers earn a minimum of $45/each for their student account (for most events). The General Fund will get ~$100 for each 10 events we work! Attire is black pants, black short sleeve polo, black shoes. NOTE: We need workers to be trained as Stand Leaders EARLY IN THE SEASON!! Once you work 2-3 events, you should be comfortable stand leading.
Shopping Fundraisers - Shop and Earn
ShopWithScrip
Another easy way to earn money for your student’s account while buying things you already shop for! More information can be found on our ShopWithScrip Fundraising page on our website.
Another easy way to earn money for your student’s account while buying things you already shop for! More information can be found on our ShopWithScrip Fundraising page on our website.
Amazon Smile
Did you know that you can support the band’s General Fund with your Amazon purchases? By shopping using the smile.amazon.com/ch/56-1387749 link, our General Fund gets 0.5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases. AmazonSmile is the same Amazon you know -- same products, prices, & Amazon Prime benefits. With Prime Day coming up, it’s a great time to bookmark our AmazonSmile link. If you forget and start shopping using the normal amazon link, just switch to AmazonSmile before you check out. Your purchases will still be in your cart! Happy Shopping!
Harris Teeter VIC Cards
Relink your Harris Teeter VIC Card to Apex High School BAND BOOSTERS starting August 1st each year. The Apex Band Boosters will receive an annual donation based on the total purchases made with all of the linked cards. In addition to purchasing HT brands, including HT Traders, Farmers Market and Harris Teeter Organics products, the band will also earn money when you use your VIC card when filling prescriptions at local Harris Teeter pharmacies. You can relink online or at any HT cashier/service desk using code 6089. IMPORTANT: you must relink your VIC Card each school year since it expires after the year.
Relink your Harris Teeter VIC Card to Apex High School BAND BOOSTERS starting August 1st each year. The Apex Band Boosters will receive an annual donation based on the total purchases made with all of the linked cards. In addition to purchasing HT brands, including HT Traders, Farmers Market and Harris Teeter Organics products, the band will also earn money when you use your VIC card when filling prescriptions at local Harris Teeter pharmacies. You can relink online or at any HT cashier/service desk using code 6089. IMPORTANT: you must relink your VIC Card each school year since it expires after the year.
