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Director's Report

We hope you enjoyed the long weekend! We are back to practices this week (with a break from the heat) and will be continuing to work on our field show. By the end of Saturday practice we expect to have all of parts 1 and 2 on the field with music and drill!

Looking ahead, our first home football game is Friday 9/12. An itinerary will go out later this week with detailed information.

Fall Family Preview is Saturday 9/20. At 4:00 pm we will do a performance of as much of the show as we have learned and invite you to bring friends and family to watch the band. The event wraps before 4:30.

Finally, a reminder about marching band/color guard photos on Thursday 9/25. The final band uniform pieces will have been delivered by then and the guard costumes should be ready. Stay tuned for a detailed schedule closer to the event.

For Amador is our name,

Mr. Grantham & Mr. Fell

Help Needed: Props Crew

Saturday Morning 9/6, 9 - 11AM

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

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)

Sign up to help with Uniform Distribution!

Use the link below to sign up. We need volunteers to help distribute uniform pieces on Saturday, September 6th

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084FADA728A2F4C16-58249832-uniform

Marching Band & Color Guard: Need a travel jacket?



If your child is new to marching band or is in need of a new travel jacket, order yours now!

Travel jackets are worn by all members of the marching band before and after competitions.



If you have any questions, feel free to email newmemberliaison@amadormusic.com and I would be happy to help

Click here for information on placing an order for a travel jacket!

Order and payment of $50 is due September 6, 2025

Join us Monday,

September 8, 2025

AFM Executive Board Meeting



Join us for our upcoming board meeting to hear updates, share ideas, and stay connected with our music community.

All AFM family members are welcome. Come learn more about AFM programs, events, and ways to get involved!

Time: September 8, 2025 7- 8:30PM PDT

Virtual: Join via Zoom Passcode: FMfY5y

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!

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. 

Marching Band Color Guard - Calendar UPDATES!

*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.

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

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

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 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!  

We need volunteers to provide water for the band!

Hello Amador Marching Band and Color Guard parents! Football games are coming up in September, and the weather can be hot. It is very important for our kids to stay hydrated, and this is where you can help! We need parents to clean and fill water bottles for each game. 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/70A0D4FADAD2DA57-57868157-water

Get Your Spirit Wear

Spirit Wear booth has new items arriving - Amador Pride Vest, Sweatpants and Zip-up Hoodies! Meanwhile, we have limited stocks of Bonjour, Bonjour! Show Shirt 2025 for pre-ordering. Don't miss them!

Check them out at (https://tinyurl.com/afm-showshirt). Please visit our booth every Wednesday during band practice (8:30pm to 9pm) and watch your kids on the field!

Are you interested in joining the Spirit Wear Team? Calling for volunteers! Please sign up at:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A48ADA62EABF5C07-58260210-afmspiritwear#/

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! 

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