Happy Sunday, Viper Band and Vision Families!
Our Vandegrift Vipers are returning to the State Football Championships in Arlington, TX at AT&T Stadium!! What a game last night!! The game is scheduled for Saturday, December 21, at 300pm. All band members are expected to attend; Vision is optional. We will take on the South Lake Carroll Dragons as we compete to win the UIL 6A Division II State Championship title.
Students who know they have travel conflicts and cannot attend the game, please fill out this form ASAP. We ask you to fill out the absence form no later than MONDAY, 12-16, so we can plan for meals and buses.
We will allow students to leave directly from AT&T Stadium on Saturday, and parents may sign out students after the event. Additionally, if students need to meet the band in Dallas, please email me; we can work this out if it helps a student attend the event.
Our percussionists depart this week for their incredible Chicago Midwest Trip. Monday night at 7pm, they will run their program one more time before departure. Parents are invited to come and watch. Also, we have included the Midwest Trip Packet HERE. Percussionists needing medication on the trip should drop in the band hall on Tuesday 12-17 at 600pm.
Please see the Weekly Announcement Sheet, which includes the schedule for Saturday's game and other events this week. We have a marching band rehearsal after school on Friday, so we do not have to arrive before sunrise on Saturday morning.
Finally, BAND TOY DRIVE UPDATE: Last call for toys – the drive ends Monday 12-16. Thank you to everyone for your support. Let's keep going. Our new goal—over 400 toys!!! Want to help or have questions? Contact our student coordinator at sebastien.patel25@k12.leanderisd.org.
Have a wonderful week, and Go Vipers!
Mr. Lipman