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Newsletter 9/25/18
LC Senior Night:
- MPLT will perform at halftime for the LC Senior Night football game this Friday, September 21st
- All Lawrence Central MPLT Seniors and Senior parents will be recognized in a pre-game ceremony
- Seniors should report with their parents to the north end of the track by 6:15 pm.
- See the attached itinerary for the full schedule
Ben Davis Invitational:
- MPLT will perform at the Ben Davis Invitational this Saturday, September 22nd at 8:56 pm
- Rehearsal will start at 10:30 am, students should arrive by 10:15 am
- See the attached itinerary for the full schedule
- Lots of help is still needed to feed and clothe our marchers this Friday and Saturday, only 14 of 50 positions have been filled!
- Click here to sign up and help bake desserts, prep uniforms, or serve dinner to MPLT students
Scheduling Updates:
- Rehearsals will be at Lawrence North the week of October 1st – October 5th
- Guard will rehearse at LC on Monday, October 1st, then will join the band at LN starting Tuesday, October 2nd
- MPLT will perform in a Side-by-Side concert with Belzer and Fall Creek Valley on Tuesday, October 2nd
- There are no rehearsals from October 6th – October 9th to give our students and staff time off for Fall Break
- Rehearsals will resume at LC on Wednesday, October 10th
- Rehearsals are 10:00 am – 5:00 pm from October 10th through October 12th
- We will resume our regular after-school rehearsal schedule starting Monday, October 15th
- There will be Wednesday rehearsals 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm, from October 17th – November 7th
- Rehearsal will be held at Lawrence North on Saturday, October 20th
PASIC Field Trip:
- Percussionists from LN and LC will take a field trip to the Percussive Arts Society International Convention on Thursday, November 15, 2018.
- Permission slips have been sent home with all percussionists, and must be turned in with payment no later than Friday, October 5, 2018.
- A digital copy of the permission slip is attached
- Permission slips have been sent home with all percussionists, and must be turned in with payment no later than Friday, October 5, 2018.
MPLT Hayride:
- This year’s Hayride will be on Wednesday, October 10th, after rehearsal.
- Students will travel by bus to Stoneycreek Farm, and return to LC at approximately 9:30 pm
- Hayride forms will be passed out to students this week, or you can download the copy attached to this week’s newsletter
- Please complete and return the form with $12 payment to your student’s Performing Arts office by Friday, October 5th
- Volunteers are needed! Visit http://signup.com/go/gWgyVHy for more information
Apparel:
- The final deadline to order apparel has passed.
- Those who ordered merchandise that did not meet the minimum order requirements will receive a full refund for any items not ordered.
- Watch future newsletters for notification as to when the final order will be available for pickup at LC
Photo Day:
- MPLT Photos will be taken on Thursday, September 27th. Performing Arts Photography by Bateman will be photographing the full band, seniors, sections, individuals, siblings, and friend groups.
- Order envelopes have passed out to students and are available in the LC & LN Performing Arts offices.
- Payment is due on Thursday, September 27th
- Orders will be delivered to the school.
- The schedule for photos is as follows:
- 4:00pm Anyone wanting individual photos should be in their uniform, lined up, ready to take pictures
- 4:30pm EVERYONE else arrives to change into uniforms
- 5:00pm Everyone in uniform for Section photos
- 5:30pm Full Band Photo. After photo, quickly change out of uniforms
- 5:45pm Senior Photo. After photo, quickly change out of uniforms
- 6:30pm Rehearsal Begins
Dine to Donate:
- Join your fellow MPLT families for an evening out, and support MPLT at our upcoming Dine to Donate event:
- Culver’s (5525 N. Post Road) – TODAY, September 25th, 10am – 10 pm
- See the attached flyer for more details
Steering Committee Meeting:
- ALL MPLT parents are invited to the upcoming Steering Committee meeting on Monday, October 1st at 7:30 pm
- We will discuss upcoming competitions, events such as the Hayride, and more!
Winter Percussion Show Reveal:
- The 2019 LT Winter Percussion show will be revealed on October 17th at 7:00 pm (after MPLT Rehearsal)
- Interested students AND their parents should plan to attend this informative meeting
Professional Automotive Fundraiser:
- Time is running out to participate in this year’s Professional Automotive fundraiser!
- Extra information packets and envelopes are available in the LC and LN Performing Arts offices.
- Email Jen Jansen at jenniferjansen with questions
Senior Exploration Day:
- Seniors at LC and LN will be excused from classes on Wednesday, October 24th for Senior Exploration Day, a day designed for Seniors to visit colleges or job-shadow a potential career choice.
- MPLT Seniors are encouraged to take part in Senior Exploration Day, but are expected to be at rehearsal from 4:30pm – 6:30pm that afternoon. Please plan your day accordingly.
Student Account Payments:
- There are 2 more installments left in the MPLT minimum payment plan schedule:
- $100 paid by Monday, September 30th, 2018
- $100 paid by Wednesday, October 31st, 2018
- All payments will be made to your home school’s booster organization:
- For LC or Belzer students, make checks payable to Lawrence Central Performing Arts Association (LCPAA) or suzannefelli or (317) 964-7550
- LN: Jen Jansen at jenniferjansen or (317) 964-7951
Volunteers Needed:
- Football and Competition Season is upon us, and MPLT needs your help now more than ever!
- Volunteers are needed to assist with Meal Plan, Uniforms, Pride Bakers, and special events such as the annual Hayride and Halloween goodie bags.
- This is a great way to be part of your child’s life in a way that they will forever cherish. (Don’t let them fool you: they totally love it when you are involved.)
- More positions will be added as the season progresses, so keep an eye out for ways that you can help!
- Click here for information on MPLT volunteer opportunities
Signing up to volunteer is easy! Click here to get started: http://signup.com/go/gWgyVHy
Fan Club:
- Come join us at MPLT Fan Club nights, every Thursday from 8:30pm – 9:30pm throughout the season!
- Families are encouraged to come and watch the band rehearse in the LC stadium. This is a great way to meet other families and see firsthand just how hard our students work!
- Please note that should the weather turn severe (i.e. heavy rainfall, lightening, etc.), the marching band will be moved indoors for rehearsal. If this occurs, there will not be a Remind notice sent cancelling Fan Club night.
Save the Dates:
Day | Date | Event | Location | Time |
Fri. | 9/28 | MPLT Rehearsal & Performance: LC Senior Night | LC | 4:30p – 9:30p |
Sat. | 9/29 | MPLT Rehearsal & Contest: Ben Davis Invitational | Ben Davis HS | ALL DAY |
Mon. | 10/1 | MPLT Steering Committee Meeting | LC | 7:30p – 8:30p |
Tue. | 10/2 | MPLT Side-by-Side with BMS & FCV | LN | 7p – 9p |
Fri. | 10/5 | MPLT Rehearsal & Performance: LN Senior Night | LN | 4:30p – 9:30p |
Wed. | 10/10 | MPLT Hayride | Stonycreek Farm | 6p – 11p |
Sat. | 10/13 | MPLT Rehearsal & Contest: ISSMA Regional | Center Grove HS | ALL DAY |
Fri./Sat. | 10/19 – 10/20 | MPLT Contest: BOA Indy Super Regionals | Lucas Oil Stadium | TBD |
Sat. | 10/27 | MPLT Rehearsal & Contest: ISSMA Semi-State | Ben Davis HS | ALL DAY |
Sat. | 11/3 | MPLT Rehearsal & Contest: ISSMA State | Lucas Oil Stadium | ALL DAY |
Thu. – Sat. | 11/8 – 11/10 | MPLT Contest: BOA Grand Nationals | Lucas Oil Stadium | TBD |
Tue. | 11/13 | MPLT Awards Celebration | LN | TBD |
Regular Season Rehearsal Schedule:
Monday | 4:30p – 6:30p (Band); 6:30p – 8:30p (Guard) |
Tuesday | 4:30p – 6:30p |
Wednesday (10/17 – 11/7) | 4:30p – 6:30p |
Thursday | 6:30p – 9:30p |
Friday (Game Days) | 4:30p – 9:30p |
Friday (Non-Game Days) | 4:30p – 7:30p |
Saturday (Rehearsal Days) | 10a – 5p |
Saturday (Competition Days) | All-Day (TBA) |
Check the MPLT Google Calendar regularly for updates.
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