From Mr. Williams – Rockathon
Dear Parents and Students,
Thank you to the parents and students who have reached out and wished me well during my cancer treatment. Things are going well and your good thoughts are definitely helping. Rest assured that I will return; however, the exact date is unknown at this time. The band is in great hands and will do great things this fall!
One of my favorite events of the year is our annual Rockathon. It is more than a fundraiser – it is a FUN-raiser that you want your child to be a part of. It is our end of summer band/kick off the new year blowout party. The students have worked really hard for the last few weeks and they need some time to be together to blow off steam and have a great time. Students who have missed the event in the past end up wishing they had been there. Parents are welcome to hang out to see what it is all about.
I would love to see 2019 as the year we get 100% participation both in attendance on Saturday and in pledges/donations from our band families. In the past, we’ve barely hit 50% participation with the majority of those being 10-12th graders. Every dollar we raise goes back to the band. Please understand that the money raised does not go to each student’s band dues. The money goes to meet the budget of the booster club. It is our goal to raise enough money so the booster club can take over some of the costs that are associated with the band dues thus lowering the dues amount or eliminating the dues altogether.
Along with the Amazon and Kroger programs (see the website for details), the Rockathon is a great way for family and friends from across the world to help out your band. We’ve received donations from every continent in the past. All they have to do is click the donation link on the website. Try to get 10 people to donate $20.00. When you reach that goal, try to get 5 more. Blast the donation link on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat or whatever social media site you use. We’ve even had students send donation requests to celebrities. You never know who will step up and donate!
Keep up the hard work on the field and off. I look forward to seeing everyone soon.
Stay cool,
Lester Williams
Director of Bands
Clear Springs High School
Clear Creek Independent School District