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november 30, 2025

Weekly Newsletter - november 30, 2025

Sent 11/30/2025 3:40 PM

I hope everyone had a restful and relaxing break.  Now we are back into it for a few weeks to finish out the semester.

Here is what I have for you this week.

What's in this newsletter?

Here's what I have for you all this week:

• Uniform Turn-in - Make sure you get those uniforms (or parts of uniforms) turned in ASAP

• Booster Holiday Party - The annual booster Holiday party is this Saturday

• A word from Mr. Sayre - As always, make sure to read this

This week in band...

Wednesday 12/3

• 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM - Winter Guard Class

Thursday 12/4

• 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM - Percussion Class

• 6:30 PM - Winter Jazz Concert, Eldorado PAC - Report Time: 5:30 PM

Saturday 12/6

• 6:30 PM - Booster Holiday Party - details below

Now on to the details...

Uniform Turn-In

Hopefully, you all were able to determine if you still have uniform pieces checked out to your student accounts this week.  If not, please take a look at your account in Cut Time, and look under Assignments. Any uniform parts still assigned will be located there.  If there are items listed, please check around the house for them - look in cars, lockers, closets, laundry rooms, the floors of their rooms, etc. - and try to get those items turned ASAP.

If you see any items listed and you believe they are in error, please reach out to our uniform chair, Lori, at uniforms@eldorado.band.

If you still have a full uniform checked out, that will show in Cut Time as well - there is a rack in the band room for you to put those.

We need to get these things turned in ASAP, so thanks for your prompt attention to this matter.

Booster Holiday Party

We'll be having our annual booster holiday party on Saturday, December 6 starting at 6:30 PM.  Our booster social chair and trip planner, JP Bowdoin, has graciously offered to host this event again, and we are so thankful for his hospitality.  So please, leave the kids at home, and come and enjoy some holiday cheer with your board, volunteers, and other boosters as a huge thank you for all your hard work toward this band program.

All the details, including a link to RSVP, are in this invitation.  Please RSVP ASAP so we can properly plan for food. 

Go Eagles!

JD

a word from Mr. Sayre...

Hello Eagle Band Community!

I hope everyone enjoyed a restful and well-deserved break. We’re heading into a busy and exciting stretch, and I’m looking forward to a strong finish to the semester.

A huge congratulations to Dylan Dencklau for marching in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Representing New Mexico on a national stage is an extraordinary achievement, and we’re proud of you.

Jazz Bands Concert – Thursday, December 4 at 6:30 PM

• Call time for all jazz students is 5:30 PM. Students are expected to remain until all equipment is properly put away.

Concert Bands, Percussion Ensemble, and Winter Guard Concert – Thursday, December 11 in the PAC

• Call time is 5:30 PM for all performers; attendance will be taken in the PAC.  Dress is all black. Students will check out with the Band Co-Presidents after all equipment is put away.

Middle School Concerts – Monday, December 16

• Concerts at Hoover, Jackson, and Eisenhower Middle Schools. Eisenhower will perform here at Eldorado. We’d love a strong EHS presence at all events—please wear your EHS gear and support our future Eagles. We will especially need help with the EMS concert on campus.

This Week’s Schedule

• Monday, December 1 – Afterschool open practice

• Tuesday, December 2 – Chamber Club after school

• Wednesday, December 3 – Color Guard Class, 4–6 PM

• Thursday, December 4 – Percussion Class, 4–6 PM; Jazz Concert at 6:30 PM (call time 5:30 PM). Jazz students may leave percussion at call time.

• Friday, December 5 – Afterschool open practice

Let’s end this semester strong.

Go Eagles!

Mr. Sayre