Things you may need...
On this page you will find pamphlets, permission forms, and other handouts that you can download and print.
Send Mel an email for your username and password to the Members Login.
Instructions
Many forms require Adobe® Acrobat Reader. You may download a free copy from Adobe's web site.
Available Info
Band Handbook
The 2008-2009 edition is Here! Email Anna Marie Hunton or call at 724-744-4201 for more info.
2008/2009 Schedule
Please visit the Band Director's site for official dates and times. You may also visit Mr. Monteleone's Calendar. Your handbook contains scheduling information pertinent to the Parent's Association. Mr M'swebsite also has policies and other important information.
Parent Hours
Parent Hours as of June 10th in the members' area. Contact Lynn Palmer for corrections.
Band Roster
The roster is available in the Members area, 7-25-8 is the latest version. There is a pdf version for general review, mailing label pdf, and an Excel version if you need it for mail merging or want to use it as a database. Please email corrections directly to Jean Bohince..
Child Abuse History Clearance Forms
All parents/guardians/adults of the Penn Trafford Band Parent Association who work with students must have clearances in good standing. (Rule of Thumb: With students at any time when Mr M is not present requires clearance) Contact Drew Dicocco, 412-373-7512, for help. The process can take 2 months, don't delay!
New Parents or Broken Service:
- You must receive state Child Abuse History Clearance, forms CY-113 and SP4-164. These can be obtained on line at www.dpw.state.pa.us/partnersproviders/childwelfare/003671038.htm (see link to two forms at bottom of that page) or copies can be obtained by email from Drew Dicocco or at any band parent meeting. The cost of this clearance is $10 (please note no cash or personal checks are accepted.) It can take 4 to 6 weeks to obtain this clearance.
- You must receive an Act 114, Federal (FBI) Criminal History Report. These can only be obtained on line at www.pa.cogentid.com/PA_Web/PA_DOCS_html/PA_Registration_Procedures.htm (see registration section of that page). Please note this is a longer process because a registration form must be completed online and then you must go to a fingerprinting center to complete the process. There is only one center available in Westmoreland County. This information is also available on line. The cost of this clearance is $40 (please note no cash or personal checks are accepted.) It can take 8 weeks to obtain this clearance.
Parents Who Already Have Clearances:
If you have clearances already and have not broken service to the school district, you will be grandfathered into the program and do not need to obtain the Federal (FBI) Criminal History Report unless you so desire. If you wish to obtain this clearance please follow the steps above.
Student Permission Form
Medical Form
Complete both pages of this form. Note that it must be notarized before being submitted.
Fundraiser Info
Fundraiser Guidelines. Please follow these guidelines to help the student fundraisers run smoothly.
Hoagie Information
Assembly/delivery dates to the following (Check-in time 7:00 a.m.):
- September 6
- October 4
- November 8
- December 6
- January 10
- February 7
- March 7 (at Penn Middle)
- When you arrive at 7:00 AM, check in at the designated table by alphabetically order, register
- yourself and any helpers, and PAY FOR YOUR HOAGIES with ONE CHECK ONLY made
- payable to P.T.B.P.A. No cash. Hoagies are $5.00 each.
- After checking in, students should pick up a pair of plastic gloves and report to the assembly
- tables. Remember that neatness does count!
- When you are done assembling hoagies, help clean and fold your table, and clean the area
- surrounding your table.
- All students help with cleanup of the cafeteria after hoagies are made. No hoagies are
- distributed until the cafeteria is clean.
- Normally, hoagie assembly and cleanup takes 2 to 2 _ hours.
- Bring plastic bags, boxes, laundry baskets, or coolers for packaging your hoagies. Put your name on whatever you bring. Choose something that is easy to carry. Extra bags are greatly appreciated.
- All students who sell hoagies MUST be present to make hoagies by 7:30 a.m. on the delivery day unless given special permission. For sanitary reasons, everyone must wear their hair up or wear some type of head covering.
Call Patti DiDomenico at 724-744-1489 on the prior Saturday only between 9 - 11 a.m. OR E-mail the order to pdidom@aol.com anytime before 11 a.m. Saturday. You will receive an e-mail confirmation. If you do not receive a confirmation, please re-send or call. -
See the handbook for policies and other opportunities.
Uniform Measurement Chart
Uniform Measurements form.
2008 Tee-shirt Order form.
Uniforms and Instruments
Palombo Inc., 800.323.7333. Uniform and accessories supplier
Johnstonbaugh's Music Centers, 412.793.6631. Instrument purchases, rentals, and repairs.
Candy Grams at Shows
Usually you'll find a table set up for "Candy Grams" in the concession area at the school hosting the band show. They will provide lunch size bags, sticker tags, markers, and an assortment of candy to purchase. The cost for this is usually minimal around a $1 or so. Pick out your child's favorite candy, write your child's name, school name, add a loving note, or good luck wish on the sticker tag, sign it, and the hosting band will take it from there. If you know your child's bus number please include that on the tag, too. (That's to help out our chaperones) The candy grams are then boxed and delivered to the Penn Trafford chaperones once the band has finished playing. The chaperones will then divide them up between the buses and they are passed out to your child after they are out of uniform. The kids really love this. It's a great way to show how much you support them and they get to enjoy the snack on the way home.