MANSFIELD BAND PARENTS

JANUARY 2026 UPDATES

Happy New Year to All. A few items that are still relevant to past & current members. You can always unsubscribe if you no longer want to receive these newsletters. This should be the last one for a bit that will go to everyone. Thank you for taking the time to read.

CAN/BOTTLE RECYCLING DRIVE

Please remember that we have an ongoing fundraiser with Mansfield Redemption Center located at 45 Forbes Blvd, across from Stop & Shop. Simply bring your cans & bottles there and let them know you are donating them for Mansfield Band Parents. Gets them out of your basement and helps the band – WIN/WIN

UNIFORM PILLOW / JACKET FUNDRAISER

Interested in having an old uniform as a memento from your band days. We are looking to repurpose the old uniforms and here are the 2 ways in which you can own one:

PILLOWS

We are creating pillows from the old uniform jackets and they are $75 each. If interested, please email Sara at vicepresident@mansfieldbandparents.org no later than February 1st with the number of pillows you would like. Payment can be made by cash or check (payable to MBPA) to any board member or mailed to PO BOX 147, Mansfield, MA 02048. You can also Venmo @MansfieldBPA with your last name and pillow in the memo line.
Orders and payments MUST be made on or before Feburary 1st. If you have already placed your order, please submit payment at your earliest convenience.
Pillows will not be ordered without payment

JACKETS

Just want an old uniform jackets (pants are also available upon request at no additional charge)? Jackets are $40 each. If interested, please email Sara at vicepresident@mansfieldbandparents.org no later than February 1st. Payment can be made by cash or check (payable to MBPA) to any board member or mailed to PO BOX 147, Mansfield, MA 02048. You can also Venmo @MansfieldBPA with your last name and jacket in the memo line.
Orders and payments MUST be made on or before Feburary 1st. If you have already placed your order, please submit payment at your earliest convenience.

WINTER UNFUNDRAISER / BUSINESS SPONSORS

Althouh the Unfundraiser’s current focus is on Winter Percussion, our fundraiser will raise funds for this season as well as allow us to replenish funds for ALL programs. The more funds we raise, the more bells and whistles we are able to provide the band, marching band, guard, and percussion groups. It’s a fundraiser that is tax deductable, can be matched if your company has a matching program, and shared with friends and family. We appreciate any donation. Donation In-Kind letters will be provided.

MILES UNFUNDRAISER FLYER

Additionally, we created a business sponsor fundraiser. Do you or a family member own a business or perhaps you work for a company that likes to support the performing arts. Please use this flyer for these type of donations. Depending on your level of donation, we will show our appreciation with Social Media posts, add your logos to our show shirts, and include your business’ name in our concert program. We would love to share with everyone the businesses who support us. If you have any questions please reach out. Donation In-Kind letters will be provided.

BUSINESS SPONSORSHIP FLYER

Please note that these fundraiser have no deadline and will continue through the end of the school year and into next.

QMS UPCOMING EVENTS:

Thursday, January 15th – Krispy Kreme pick up beginning at 12:30pm. Donuts will be available with Ms. Pep during conferences.
Thursday, January 22nd – 6th grade concert @ 6:30pm

MHS UPCOMING EVENTS:

Friday/Saturday January 9th & 10th – Sr. District Festival
Saturday January 24th – All State Auditions
Saturday February 7th – Jr & Sr SEMSBA Auditions
Saturday February 14th – Winter Percussion Rehearsathon
Tues/Thurs/Sat – Winter Percussion Rehearsal
Winter Guard Rehearsals: attached here
Tuesday, June 9th 6:00pm – 9:00pm @ Lake Pearl
- Band Banquet (this event is for all concert & marching band, guard (varsity & mini), and winter groups)

WINTER APPAREL STORE – CLOSED

Store is now closed. Thank you to everyone that placed an order. We are hoping to have them in the next 2 weeks. Once received, emails will be sent out regarding distribution.

REMINDER NEW MEETING TIME

Just a reminder that the MBPA General Meeting is now being held at 6:30PM each month. Meetings are usually the 1st Thursday of the month and held in the high school choir room. Since there is always practice happening during our meetings, the band door is unlocked for you to use. It will cut down on waiting for someone to open the main entrance door.

MARCHING BAND UNIFORMS RETURNED

We are currently taking inventory. If we find that we are missing anything from you we will reach out. Please do a final check for both old and new uniforms and return if you still have them. Garment bags should have all personal items removed.

SENIOR FAT HEADS

It has been a tradition that our winter groups order senior fat heads – however anyone with a senior is welcome to place the order. These are great for any senior event, including graduation so please join in on the fun. These are not mandatory so there is not pressure to purchse one.

It is recommended that you use a high quality photo so the picture doesn’t get grainy. You can use your students senior picture or any photo from Chris or Rick – links found here

Instructions on ordering

FIRST STEP: Download your seniors picture that you want to use to your computer for access once on the site
SECOND STEP: Go to www.fathead.com – suggest signing up for their emails and you’ll save 20%. You can also search for coupons as there are always ones to be found
- Click on Custom at the top
- Click on Custom Big Heads – Foam Core Big Head
- Suggest Size Medium (18w x 24h)
- Then click Customize Now
  - Here you will download photo
  - Click on Foam Core – Sturdy foam board with paper coating on both sides
  - FOR BOYS: Choose Short Hair (this will give you just the head)
  - FOR GIRLS: Suggest using Include Long Hair otherwise it will cut their hair off
  - You don’t need designer note – so just make sure the box is NOT checked
- Continue to summary and place your order
If you need help, please reach out to president@mansfieldbandparents.org

GILLETTE

Thank you to everyone that has volunteered over the course of this contracted season and a big shout out to those who were able to jump in for these last two games with such short notice. For those that worked an event between August & January your student’s name will be entered – once for each event worked – for our raffle entry to win one of two getaway weekend on the Cape. This gift is due to the generosity of the Ault Family. Winners will be pulled at the February meeting. This will give the Ault Family time to plan before the rental season starts.

CLICK HERE to get a more detailed overview of Gillette and the expectation of involvement.

Please remember that to keep Gillette – OUR LARGEST FUNDRAISER – active we not only need volunteers to staff the booth but we are also looking for:

2 people to learn what being a Gillette Coordinator is all about. If you are interested please reach out to either Guy Tomase or Katherine Chaloupka at gillette2@mansfieldbandparents.org
Additional people to be Serve Safe to help ensure the stand is run safely – we are waiting for the next training to be announced, but will certainly get that information out as soon as we have it.
People to learn how to manage the kitchen
People to learn how to manage the stand

Our next meeting is on Thursday, February 5th @ 6:30pm held in the Chorus room at the High School

HOW TO GET IN TOUCH WITH MBPA:

Calendar: mansfieldbandparents.org/calendar

Facebook: Mansfield Band Parents Association

Web: www.mansfieldbandparents.org

Board Members: