WEEKLY Blast (09.07.25)
- Office Managers
- 4 days ago
- 5 min read
September 7, 2025
Dear Eagle Regiment Families,
Hope everyone is enjoying their weekend, and Students, thank you for your hard work and effort yesterday!!!
Please read the Announcements regarding POPS-N-PIES!
STUDENTS: Please bring your dinkles to practice on Wednesday.
We are all proud of the progress you have made and hope that you are all just as excited to continue building and cleaning this show. The following week will be slightly more challenging than we may be used to, but you are all capable enough to continue pushing through as you have done and will continue to do so.
Let's all keep doing our best as we prepare for this Friday's Pops-n-Pies performance for our family and friends!! Thank you :))
Please be sure to read ALL of the Announcements and Schedules:
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Important Reminder: NO POSTING
MARCHING BAND PERFORMANCES ONLINE
This is a friendly reminder that due to copyright restrictions, posting videos of our Marching Band Show on social media and/or YouTube is strictly prohibited. Please ensure any videos you take are only posted on the Band App private page until further notice.
Thank you for helping us honor these guidelines and supporting our program responsibly. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
**POPS-N-PIES: IMPORTANT INFORMATION**
Family & Friends: Please enter through Holmberg/Senior Lot and be ready to present your tickets at the Football Gate. Only pre-purchased tickets will be admitted to the dinner event, so please purchase them ASAP, as today is the last day!! The only tickets available to be purchased at the door are for the RAFFLE.
Students: The schedule for POPS-N-PIES will be sent out soon. There will be no rehearsal on Friday, and call time will be 4:30 PM.
Please arrive wearing:
Black Shirt (Returning members can wear previous show shirts)
Black Compression Shorts
Long Black Socks
Dinkles.
POPS-N-PIES
Please join us for our annual Pops-N-Pies performance on Friday, September 12, 2025, at 6:00 PM!!
Tickets must be pre-ordered and are now on sale for purchase! Only raffle tickets will be available to purchase at the door.
Ticket orders close September 7, 2024, so get yours now!!
Everyone needs a ticket:
Family & Friends are $15 each. This includes entry to the field show, pizza dinner, soda, and dessert.
Eagle Regiment members are $6 each. This includes pizza dinner, soda, and dessert.
Points can be used, using the coupon code 'POPS'. Please ensure you have enough points prior to your purchase.
CULINARY COOKIES
Starting this Tuesday, September 9th, Culinary will be selling their cookies after school from Tuesday to Thursday!!
Cookies are $3 for 1 or $5 for 2, with flavors including Cookies & Cream and Chocolate Chip. Whether you’re heading home or winding down after class, a cookie is the perfect pick-me-up. So don’t wait—grab yours this week!
CONCERT MUSIC CAMP FAIR SHARE
Our program is holding a MANDATORY three-day after-school Concert Music Camp in February. Throughout the camp, guest conductors will work with each ensemble, and specialized clinicians will provide master classes for every instrument section.
The camp fair share will continue to support the band program as students prepare for their mandatory Concert MPA in March. The cost is $60 per student, due October 1, 2025, and covers guest conductors, instrument clinics, MPA fees, copyright expenses, and a pizza dinner.
PAYMENT INFORMATION
All dues through August should now be paid. Your statements can be found on CutTime. Past due accounts will also impact their ability to perform at games, competitions, and travel with the group. Please keep in mind that program membership payments are necessary to book our travel plans and pay our support staff. For questions about your account, please contact Mr. Kurth at treasurer@eagleregiment.com.
The Following Payments will be made to MEPA this season:
May 15: $350
June 15: $315
July 15: $315
August 15: $315
September 15: $315
October 15: $115
WAYS TO PAY:
Pay by STRIPE via CutTime: Use the provided link to log in to CutTime and click the “Financial Summary,” and then choose “Make a Payment.” Follow the prompts through the system to complete the payment.
Pay by CHECK or CASH: Payable to MEPA. Hand envelope labeled with [Student's name Membership Dues] (Ex: Billie B Membership Dues) to a MEPA Volunteer during Rehearsal.
Pay by ZELLE: To pay by the ZELLE app, register payment to treasurer@eagleregiment.com, and note the student’s name on the memo.
Pay by POINTS: Please check your CutTime account often to confirm you have enough points to cover your payments.
PARENT VOLUNTEER SIGNUP
Our parent volunteers play a big part in the success of every season and are the reason that our students can do what they do!
If you are willing to donate any of your time for being either at the wellness or at the red gate during practices, please click on the link below to sign up. We will be using this same page all season for all practices/camps, so check back often! Just a reminder, you MUST be level one cleared to volunteer.
In the coming week, the sign-up for parent help at the car wash will also be posted.
Also, to volunteer, we will need you to get your security clearance (takes 5 minutes) by clicking here and forwarding your approval to mepavp@eagleregiment.com:
THE COLOR GUARD WANTS YOU!
Thinking about joining Winter Guard this season? Come learn what it’s all about at our Interest Meeting on Tuesday, September 17 at 6:30 PM. We’ll cover season details, schedules, and how to get involved. Students and parents are welcome!
Questions? Email the Color Guard Parent Linette Matos at MSDColorguard@Eagleregiment.com, See you there!
Visit EAGLEREGIMENT.COM/Colorguard for more information
WINTER GUARD SEASON DATES ANNOUNCED!
COLOR GUARD REMINDER
Color Guard students, don’t forget to bring in your spa-themed basket items for our Pops & Pies fundraiser! These donations help us put together amazing raffle baskets for the event and are a big part of making the night a success.
Please bring your items to rehearsal this week—thank you for your support and generosity
ATTENDANCE POLICY:
General Attendance
Please ensure to follow the attendance policy and email all absence requests to Mr. Napoles and the office managers at attendance@eagleregiment.com..
CG Attendance
Color Guard Parents and Students: As a reminder, all Colorguard attendance absences must be reported using the STUDENT ABSENCE REQUEST FORM. Please note that for an absence to be considered excused, it must meet the criteria outlined in the syllabus/handbook.
Submitting the form does not automatically excuse the absence—it simply notifies staff and begins the review process.
Thank you for your attention and commitment to the success of the Eagle Regiment!
2025/26 SEASON UPDATE
FMBC has released its competition dates, and we have received football game dates as well. Be sure to reprint the newest version of the 2025/26 ER Dates document.
SCHEDULE
THIS WEEK'S SCHEDULE:
TUESDAY, 9/9:
ER Rehearsal: 3:30 PM - 7:00 PM
WEDNESDAY, 9/10:
ER Rehearsal: 3:30 PM - 7:00 PM
THURSDAY, 9/11:
ER Rehearsal: 3:30 PM - 7:00 PM
FRIDAY, 9/12:
POPS-N-PIES Performance: 6:00 PM
SATURDAY, 9/13:
ER CAMP DAY: 1:00 PM- 6:00 PM
NEXT WEEK'S SCHEDULE:
MONDAY, 9/15:
Tri-M Interest Meeting: 3:00 PM
TUESDAY, 9/16:
ER Rehearsal: 3:30 PM - 7:00 PM
MSDi Interest Meeting: 7:00 PM - 7:45 PM
Fish Joint Giveback: 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
WEDNESDAY, 9/17:
World Guard Interest Meeting
World Guard Rehearsal: 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
THURSDAY, 9/18:
ER Rehearsal: 3:30 PM - 7:00 PM
FRIDAY, 9/19:
World Guard Auditions
INSTRUMENT RENTALS:
Students using a school-lent instrument, for both marching and/or concert bands, must
pay the summer and school year rentals accordingly if they have not done so yet.
Rentals can be paid for at the following link:
-Make sure to download the 2025-26 ER Dates document, UPDATED 7/13/25
-Subscribe to the Website Calendar (which has all dates, Including Rehearsals) https://www.stonemandouglasband.com/calendar