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Director's Report

It's go time. It's show time. It's what do you know time! Happy game day and we are looking forward to seeing the Marching Dons take the field tonight at the game. The first performance is always an exciting time. Itineraries have been sent and discussed. Etiquette and behavior have been explained and the students know what to do to be successful. We are excited to share what we've been working on with the Amador community and hope some of you will be there to cheer your kids on! Go Dons.

For Amador is our name,

Mr. Grantham & Mr. Fell

Chinese Moon Festival Snack Night

A heartfelt thank you to our Chinese families for hosting this year’s Moon Festival snack night! It was such a special evening for the band to enjoy delicious homemade cookies, mooncakes, fresh fruit, and pizza, all while celebrating under the glow of candlelight and lanterns.

AV Band Chinese families and Charlie Jones, PUSD School Board Member and AVHS/AV Band alumnus

Football Game Survival Guide

With our first football game tonight please see the link below to hopefully answer any questions you may still have and for helpful hints to make the evening go smoothly - Link 

Help Needed: Props Crew

Saturday Morning

9/13, 9 - 11AM

Note: the 9/6 Prop Help Session has been rescheduled to Saturday, 9/13/13

Our amazing props crew has built pianos, stages, and frames for the field show… now they just need a few extra hands for a quick, easy and fun task!

Task: Attach Velcro panels to 12 frames - No tools or construction skills needed, just willing hands!!

Your help will lighten the load for our dedicated prop team and get us closer to the finish line.

Signup here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080444AEA72EA2FA7-58425083-afmshow

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. 

Fall Indian To Go Rice Bowl Fundraiser!

We’re excited to share that our amazing GRUB Team has been busy preparing something extra special for you and your family. After enjoying all the fun and energy of Fall Preview - Saturday, Sept 20, 4pm - you’ll have the chance to bring home a delicious to-go Indian Rice Bowl—a comforting meal made with care and flavor.

This is more than just a tasty dinner option. Each bowl you take home helps support our hardworking band and color guard, fueling their performances and keeping our community thriving. 

So come ready to preview the season, cheer on our students, and take home a meal that warms the heart as much as the stomach. Thank you for standing with us—it’s your support that keeps the music alive! 

Order here by Monday, September 15th by 9pm - https://forms.gle/hCjyFkE6QzWiASpM9

Fall Concert Ushers Needed on

Thursday 9/18

Ushers Needed for the Fall Concert 9/18. Please sign up here - 



https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094FA8AF2FA1FBCE9-58559168-fall

Join the Road Warriors:

Make Band Performances Happen!

Ever wondered how band equipment and show props get to performances? Become a Road Warrior and play a vital role in supporting our 285 band students! Your help ensures they shine at competitions and football games.

Why Volunteer?

• Be part of the action: Get front-row seats to competitions and home football games!
• All skills welcome: From moving heavy props to organizing uniforms, there’s a task for every willing parent.
• See the magic up close: Help with this year’s stunning centerpiece prop at the Pigskin game on Friday, 9/12!

How to Get Involved:

• Join our team: Email roadwarriors@amadormusic.org to sign up for our distribution list.
• Stay updated: Use the Remind App for real-time competition day updates: https://www.remind.com/join/avrw25
• Sign up now: Volunteer for the Pigskin game: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4CAAAC28A5FFC52-58236969-first
• Learn more: Visit https://www.amadormusic.org/support/volunteer/roadwarriors for general volunteer info.

Without YOU, the show can’t go on. Join the Road Warriors today and make a difference!

We need volunteers to provide water for the band at competitions!

Hello Amador Marching Band and Color Guard parents! Competitions are starting in October, and it is very important for our kids to stay hydrated. This is where we can use your help! We need parents to clean and fill water bottles for each competition. For this job, you do NOT need any volunteer clearance! This is a great way to help out the band and color guard without having to go through the clearance process. Please check out the sign up genius below and see if you can help out. Thanks!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0D4FADAD2DA57-58488697-water

Good news! The “Bonjour, Bonjour!” Show Shirt has arrived!

You can still place your online order here: Order Show Shirt

New Spiritwear Items

We’ve added exciting new items: Amador Pride Vest, Sweatpants, and Zip-Up Hoodies. Come check them out!

Special Offer

Color markers are back with slashed prices: Shop Markers

More Merchandise

Browse our online store for additional items: Spiritwear Store

Pick-Up Times & Locations

- Wednesday practice, 8:30–9:05 pm

- Sept. 12 at Pigskin Festival

- Sept. 20 at Fall Preview

Want to Join the Fun?

Help out at the Spiritwear Booth—no experience needed! Sign up here: Volunteer Signup

Calling all beer pourers!

The season is going fast as October has only one home game. If you are looking for ways to help lower your donation ask, beer pouring is a great option. 

We have a fun group of parents and enjoy making money to benefit AFM! 

November and December months will come and go pretty quickly so contact Susan Bowen at funbpour@gmail.com to get more details!  

Did you miss the RA presentation last Saturday?

Here is your chance to see what was discussed and get caught up! Please see the link to the RA presentation below. 

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1f0VgqC6T0tcG_S5YmmDCoORnP53080piAY_a-muamrQ/edit?usp=sharing

Overnight RA's needed! 

We are excited to have TWO overnight comps this year, Etiwanda and Clovis! This is a wonderful opportunity to make unforgettable memories, not only with your child but also with other parents. It will definitely be a great time! With that said, we do need to have overnight RA's to ensure our students are safe, get the necessary rest and most importantly wake up and then eat when starting the day. Click on the link to check out the sign up and/or contact Susan Bowen with any questions you might have. Thank you! 



https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B094CA9AF2BA64-58595363-overnight

Important Forms

Here's the link to the Fall 2025 Marching band dietary restrictions form.

Marching Band and Color Guard season means lots of snacks during practice/games/competitions and meals at overnight competitions! AFM will do our best to accommodate allergies and dietary restrictions. Please fill out this form.

*If your child has a severe allergy, you may want to consider packing food for the trip that you know is safe, as we will not be able to guarantee there is no cross-contamination. 

https://forms.gle/nxmCkbNaBfd8fB52A

Snack Donations for Wednesday night snacks

We need your help to feed snacks to our Big Purple Band! Every Wednesday evening, we serve snacks after band practice. Parents can send nut-free snacks that can be dropped off outside the band office before practice, or bring them along when you come to watch practice at 8:30pm.

Thank you for supporting our students and helping us keep this tradition going strong! 

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 before photo day

2025 AVHS Marching Band Photo Day online Registration Page:

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

Calling all Daytime RAs! 

Competitions are starting in October and we need your help to take care of our big band! It's time to sign up for your Competition RA jobs for this season. Please see the link to the sign up genius below and see which competitions you might be able to help at. Remember that you need at least Level 2 volunteer clearance through PUSD to sign up. Thank you!  



https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4BA5AC2AA4FEC43-58608770-rasign

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