🎶 February Booster News 🎶

Hello, Plano Band families!

Brrrrrrr! 🥶 We hope you’re thawing out after the recent stretch of freezing temps and ice. As we move into February, we’ve got more chances to support our students, enjoy great food, and celebrate music together.

A big THANK YOU to all the volunteers who donated their time and energy to make last month's Area Auditions a success! We have more volunteer opportunities coming up that also need strong band parent support, including the Swing Dance (rescheduled to Saturday, Mar. 7, due to icy weather).

Before we jump into those details…let’s talk tacos. 🌮🔥

🌮 Spirit Night — Feb. 5 at Taco Joint

Join us tomorrow night (Feb. 5) at Taco Joint. Mention Plano Band when you place your order and 20% of sales will be donated to the band. Applies to dine‑in and carry‑out.

🎷 Swing Dance — Rescheduled to Saturday, Mar. 7

The show must go on! The annual Swing Dance has moved to Saturday, Mar. 7. If you've already purchased tickets, hang on because they're still valid! We'll also reopen the silent auction before the event — stay tuned!

Volunteers & donations: We still need parent volunteers and food donations to help make the Jazz Band's biggest fundraiser of the year a success. Click here to volunteer or email Natalie Wagner (natalie.wagner@pisd.edu) or Darlene Drake (dkdrake25@verizon.net).

Join our parent army

📍 Check out all the ways to get involved and more at pshsband.org → My Account → My Forms/Paperwork

🛡️ All volunteers must complete the PISD Background Check at plano.voly.org

📷 Find your framer

We take photos so you don't have to! Find all your favorites at: planoband.smugmug.com

📌 Family Contribution reminder

Your 2025–2026 Family Contribution directly supports student experiences, equipment, clinicians, transportation, and more. If you haven't already, please make payments through your Membership Toolkit account.

🗓️ Payment Options:

Online: pshsband.org → My Account → My Forms/Paperwork
In Person: Drop check/cash in a sealed envelope labeled with your student’s name into the black box in the band hall.

🤝 Unsure of your FC payment status? Here's how to check:

Visit pshsband.org
Go to My Account
Select Previous Orders
Click View to see details of each order

Still stuck? Email Plano Band Booster President Jaime Bretzmann.

*Family Contribution for students going on the spring trip was due Dec. 15, 2025, unless alternative arrangements were made with Mr. Lewis.

📲 Order now: Plano Band Disney patch

Is your student attending the spring trip? Surprise them with a custom Plano Band Disney Patch for their letterman jacket!

Cost: $35.72 (includes sewing onto the jacket)
Order: Visit Maverick Awards (610 Coit Road, Plano) or email info@maverickawards.com with your name, phone number, and a note that you’d like the PLANO BAND DISNEY patch. They’ll let you know how to pay.
Delivery: Expect 5 weeks from ordering to delivery.

📅 February & March key dates

February

Feb. 6: Full Orchestra Pre-UIL Concert

Feb. 20-21: Plano Percussion Chamber Music Festival

Feb. 28: UIL Solo & Ensemble Contest

March

Mar. 4: Orchestra Pre-UIL Concert and Sight Reading

Mar. 7: Swing Dance

Mar. 10-11: Pre-UIL Concert Series

Mar. 16-20: Spring Break

Mar. 24: Mandatory Disney Trip Meeting at 7 p.m. (PSHS)

Mar. 27: NTX Premier Pre-UIL (Wind Ensemble only)

View the full band calendar and other updates at pshsband.org.

SUBJECT: 🎶February Booster News: Taco Joint tomorrow, Swing Dance updates & more!