Tuesday, September 17, 2019 8am-9pm
On Tuesday, September 17, the Marching Band will be making their annual trip to Springfield, MA to perform at the Big E. For those who are new, PHS is one of the 4 Rhode Island High School Bands that are chosen to perform in front of the Rhode Island Building, as well as marching in their "Mardi Gras Parade" at 5:00pm. This Tuesday is Rhode Island Day.
Information on the Big E can be found on their website: http://www.thebige.com/
We will leave school at 8:00 am and return promptly at 9:00pm. We ask that students bring money for lunch and dinner. You are more than welcome to bring a lunch if you would like. We give the students plenty of time in the afternoon to eat at the MANY different food locations at the Big E. Usually 8-10 dollars should be enough. We will stop at the Charlton Rest Area which has a food court for dinner. Again, students should plan on spending less than $10 there. We should return by 9:00pm.
THERE IS NO FEE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE BIG E FOR THIS YEAR! OUR MUSIC BOOSTERS ARE DONATING THE FUNDS SO THAT ALL STUDENTS MAY PARTICIPATE
We ask that every student confirm their status for the Big E whether they will or will not be attending the BIG E.
There are three performances that day and the basic itinerary for the day is as follows:
8:00am Depart PHS on 3 Motorcoaches - (Viking)
10:15am Arrive at the Big E
10:30am - 2:15 Explore the Big E fair ground, lunch is on own at students expense. (Students may also bring their lunch if they prefer). There are several places to eat outside where students can also purchase anything from hot dogs to pizza, to seafood platters
3:20 Performance in front of the Rhode Island Building
3:45 Performance at the Storrowtown Green Pavilion
5:00 March in the Mardis Gras Parade around the fair ground (approx. 1 mile)
6:00 Depart for Portsmouth. We will be stopping for dinner at the Large rest area on the Mass Pike. There will be several choices to eat, including McDonald's, DeAngelos, Papa Ginos, and a few others.
9:00pm Arrive at PHS
8:00am Depart PHS on 3 Motorcoaches - (Viking)
10:15am Arrive at the Big E
10:30am - 2:15 Explore the Big E fair ground, lunch is on own at students expense. (Students may also bring their lunch if they prefer). There are several places to eat outside where students can also purchase anything from hot dogs to pizza, to seafood platters
3:20 Performance in front of the Rhode Island Building
3:45 Performance at the Storrowtown Green Pavilion
5:00 March in the Mardis Gras Parade around the fair ground (approx. 1 mile)
6:00 Depart for Portsmouth. We will be stopping for dinner at the Large rest area on the Mass Pike. There will be several choices to eat, including McDonald's, DeAngelos, Papa Ginos, and a few others.
9:00pm Arrive at PHS
Final Key Points:
1. Remember to have black socks with you for your uniform.
2. Students will be dismissed at 7:30am to take attendance and to load equipment.
3. Students will be on their own for lunch and dinner as mentioned earlier.
4. Students will have the option to purchase items commonly found at fair grounds or to purchase tickets for rides.
5. Students are to drink and bring plenty of water with them as the weather has been consistently warm in the past.
6. The entrance fee is free to all students and chaperones going.
7. Students also need a completed Medical Form from the Music Department to travel on Tuesday. If you haven't turned in your Medical Form, you may download the form here: MEDICAL FORMS HERE.
1. Remember to have black socks with you for your uniform.
2. Students will be dismissed at 7:30am to take attendance and to load equipment.
3. Students will be on their own for lunch and dinner as mentioned earlier.
4. Students will have the option to purchase items commonly found at fair grounds or to purchase tickets for rides.
5. Students are to drink and bring plenty of water with them as the weather has been consistently warm in the past.
6. The entrance fee is free to all students and chaperones going.
7. Students also need a completed Medical Form from the Music Department to travel on Tuesday. If you haven't turned in your Medical Form, you may download the form here: MEDICAL FORMS HERE.