October 20 - 25, 2025

Parent Meeting on Wednesday at 6:30 pm

Mt. Carmel Competition on Satuday

Schedule for the Week

Monday: Wind Sectionals at 2:30

Tuesday: Color Guard rehearsal 

Wednesday: Tournament Parent Meeting at 6:30 pm in the band room. This meeting is MANDATORY and crucial in order to have a successful home competition.

Thursday: Night Rehearsal 5:30 - 9:00 pm; Panda Express Fundraiser

Friday: Movie Night! Come join our potluck on Friday at 5pm as we watch a halloween movie!

Saturday: Mt. Carmel Competition at 3pm! CALL SHEET

Halloween Candy Donations

HALLOWEEN CANDY! Parents will hand out candy to all band and color guard students at the end of rehearsal on 10/30. Please bring candy on 10/30 or feel free to donate ahead of time to hand out to our students. We will keep the donations for you. All donations may be sent in now through 10/30. Let's make sure the Sapphire Sound has a great night! Costumes are encouraged for adults along with the students! We will award the best parent costumes along with the student costumes. It's a great tradition!

CURRENT FUNDRAISERS

Restaurant Night - Jollibee, Thursday 10/16

FRIENDTREE Fundraiser - Set up your individual student account and send this fundraiser out to EVERYONE you know. Click HERE to get started! 100% of the funds people donate, minus the transaction fee, goes towards supporting your FTCs (transportation) or your uniform costs.

SPAM MUSUBI: On Mondays, students have the opportunity to purchase spam musubi at lunch. It takes a volunteer crew of parents and alumni parents each week to make sure there is enough to sell. We are grateful to Kris Tokunaga for heading up this committee each week. If you are able to volunteer once a month or every week, please email Kris at: kristok4@gmail.com

Spirit Wear - M Gear

SPIRIT WEAR: If you are looking to wear a Sapphire Sound t-shirt or hoodie with our traditional “M” logo, we have these items available on Thursday nights at the Spirit Wear table outside the Band room. 

Upcoming Events

Looking to make a donation, contribute funds for field trip transportation (FTCs) or purchase uniform items? Use this link to pay for items or make a donation online.

The Google Calendar on our website has all updated information for parents, families, and students. Bookmark our website as one of your favorites. Click here for the BAND WEBSITE.

FIELD TOURNAMENTS FOR THE BAND & COLOR GUARD

Sat., October 25 - Mt. Carmel HS 

Sat., November 1 - Mira Mesa HS (HOME TOURNAMENT - Clear your calendars to volunteer!)

Sat., November 8 - Chula Vista HS (Tournament held at San Ysidro HS)

Wed., November 12 - Westview HS

Sat., November 15 - Rancho Buena Vista HS 

Sat., November 22 - SCSBOA 6A Championships at Citrus College 

FOOTBALL GAMES

Friday, October 31: Home Football Game (Half Time Performance)

Home Tournament - November 1st

VOLUNTEER SIGN-UP FOR PARENTS, FAMILY MEMBERS, ALUMNI, AND FRIENDS: Here is the SIGN UP FORM for the Home Tournament on Saturday, November 1st. We would love for you to sign up for the entire event, but will take any time you can give. Our students will be here all day as well. These volunteer jobs are for adults. Students will sign up to volunteer directly with Mr. Lockie

TROPHY SPONSORS: We still have a few left if you would like to sponsor a trophy on behalf of your family, your student, yourself, or place of business. Sponsoring a trophy is tax deductible. Email Heather Bartnek: tournamentchair@mmimb.org to reserve a trophy. 

SECTION DONATIONS for the Home Tournament: Each year we parents and students donate items to help support the Home Tournament on November 1st. We like to plan ahead, so if you are able to donate, please take a look at the list of items we would like to collect on Thursday, 10/30. 

In the Director's Corner

These next two weeks, we’ll be focusing on adding details and refinement to our field show. During this time, we’ll also be preparing for our Home Tournament on Saturday, November 1st. I truly appreciate everyone’s support in helping make this event a great experience for all involved.

Tomorrow (Wednesday) at 6:30 pm, we’ll hold our Parent Meeting to go over important details for the remainder of October and plans for the home tournament.

Let’s be all in and ready to finish this part of our marching season strong!

Have a great week! 

All In, Always. 

Musically Yours,

Mr. Lockie

"Band is not just music - it's family, it's discipline, it's pride."