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Director's Report

We are having a great time with the students in the classroom and on the marching field. We are still a few weeks away from our first football game but we encourage you to come to the last 30 minutes of Wednesday and Saturday practices. We welcome an audience for the end of our rehearsals. It's a great motivation for the students and it gives you a chance to see where your child is on the field! 

Thanks for your support in this early season. 

For Amador is our name,

Mr. Grantham & Mr. Fell

Please welcome Ms. Brittney Shankle! She is teaching Orchestra, Choir, and AP Music Theory

Thank you

our senior parents who sponsor our first snack night of the season.

Boba & Donuts Fundraiser

Saturday August 23, 2025 Right After Band Practice!  

Come treat yourself after a great practice session! Grab a refreshing cup of boba and a tasty donut while supporting our marching band.

When: Sat 8/23/2025 4:00pm - 4:45pm

Where: Santa Rita Parking Lot - Front Gate

Proceeds: Go directly toward helping our band

Must Preorder to guarantee your treats! 

Order Link: 

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfEkQo4H_5Joq3maW8AMRPAqVZM0-0HunTs5HV9ROiU3okGOw/viewform

Bring your friends, bring your appetite, and let’s make music and memories together! 

Volunteer at the Scottish Highland Games –

Support AFM! 

This Labor Day weekend, join the fun at the Scottish Highland Games at Alameda County Fairgrounds while making a difference! 

Every volunteer hour worked helps raise funds for AFM – so your time directly supports us. 

When: Labor Day Weekend – Aug 30 - 31, 2025

Where: Alameda County Fairgrounds

Proceeds: All volunteer hour proceeds go to AFM

It’s a great way to enjoy Scottish culture, connect with the community, and give back — all at once!

Interested? Please email Kathleen Leung at fundraising@amadormusic.org to sign up or ask questions.

Marching Band Color Guard - Calendar UPDATES!

*MBCG Photo Day - changed to Thursday September 25th.

*MBCG Fall Preview - Saturday September 20th

Mark your calendars! Come watch our Marching Band Color Guard perform their 2025 field show - Bonjour, Bonjour! This will be a casual performance with our Marching Band and Color Guard presenting what they learned for the past 2 months.

For full events, visit https://www.amadormusic.org/calendars/av-band-2025-26

Welcome nominations for

AFM board members at large

The AFM bylaws allow up to four Members at-Large.The AFM executive board is looking for board members at large. This position is for one year and only requires attendance at board meetings. It’s a great way to get an up close look at how we run the board and also get to know other board members. We are a fun and supportive group and would love for you to join us! Nominations will be accepted until noon, September 15, 2025

Nominate yourself or a friend please email president@amadormusic.org. 

Calling for Responsible Adults!

Are you interested in being an RA this season? (Responsible Adult, chaperone for the band at football games and during competitions)

If you'd like more information about what being an RA is all about, please come to our RA Orientation Meeting on Saturday, September 6th at 9am in the Choir Room at Amador. The meeting will start right after morning drop off for the day's practice. We will go over what a typical day is like when helping as an RA and answer any questions you may have.

Please note that to volunteer as an RA, you must have at least Level 2 clearance through PUSD. This includes fingerprinting and TB testing. If you have not started your clearance process, do so ASAP. Please join us and mark your calendars now. We hope to see you there! 

--Renee Notari - Head Football Game RA (registrar@amadormusic.org)

--Aman Bawa - Head Competition RA (avhs.ra@gmail.com)

Join the beer pouring team!  

Interested in lowering your contribution ask? Join the beer pouring team!  

We are off and running with NFL regular football season that is just about to get started and Sept sign ups are out for those that are already certified. Learn how to join the beer pouring team to lower your donation ask and help AFM! 

We’re also looking for a Committee Lead for next year - interested volunteers will shadow and learn from our current Lead. For certification info and details on getting started, contact Susan Bowen at funbpour@gmail.com

Marching Band & Color Guard

Photo Day - September 25th!

Marching Band & Color Guard group photo will be taken for the AVHS school yearbook. A professional photographer will also be taking section photos and individual photos for you to order. Pre-order by August 20th. 

2025 AVHS Marching Band Photo Day online Registration Page:

https://www.agpsports.com/amador-valley-band-program-2025

Helpful Links & Resources for AV Music Families

We’ve pulled together must-have links to keep you in the loop on AV Music news, events, and opportunities.

Calendars & Guides:

• AV Band Calendar – Band Practices, Games, Competitions and events
• AV Music Calendar – All program dates and concerts in one place
• New Family Slide Decks – Key info for families new to the program
• 2029 Band Information - Intro from Band directors 
• The Marching Band Survival Guide - Everything students need to know about MBCG

Stay Connected:

• AFM Newsletter Sign-Up – Get the latest updates straight to your inbox
• AFM Website – News, forms, and program details
• Reminder Text Alerts – Quick reminder sent right to your phone
• Volunteer Clearance - Get ready to help when needed

Follow us on social media: 

FACEBOOK @amadorfriendsofmusic @amadorvalleymarchingband @avhschoirorchestra 

INSTAGRAM @amadorvalleybands @avcolorguard @avhschoirorchestra 

Your AFM Communications Team is here to keep you up to date all year long. News to share or questions? Please Email Janet Shen at communications@amadormusic.org

REMIND - CHANGED to allow text messages!

NEW Remind for PARENTS have been updated. Sign up for Remind updates using the class link for your student, or text your student’s Class Code to 81010

Class of 2026 ("AVMBCG2026") - 

https://www.remind.com/join/avmbc; class code @avmbc

Class of 2027 ("AVMBCG2027") - https://www.remind.com/join/avmbc27; class code @avmbc27

Class of 2028 ("AVMBCG2028") - 

https://www.remind.com/join/avmbcg2; class code @avmbcg2

Class of 2029 ("AVMBCG2029") - https://www.remind.com/join/avmbcg20; class code @avmbcg20

Class of 2030 ("AVMBCG2030") - https://www.remind.com/join/avmbcg203; class code @avmbcg203

Volunteer Clearance

New AND returning volunteers are required to submit a volunteer clearance application each school year. If you are planning to volunteer during the 2025-26 school year, please submit a volunteer clearance application.

Returning volunteers: When completing the application, please enter your name exactly as it currently appears in the Raptor system. If you aren’t sure how you should enter your name when applying, please email volunteerclearance@pleasantonusd.net.

TB clearance is required for all volunteers. Returning volunteers may upload the same file that was submitted last year as long as the document was issued by a licensed healthcare provider within the last three years.

Volunteers who will be transporting students as a driver for field trips, extra-curricular activities and/or athletic events must upload a completed driver transportation form and current auto insurance coverage declaration page(s).

For more information, visit https://www.pleasantonusd.net/families/volunteers

Questions? Please email volunteerclearance@pleasantonusd.net