​Wow, it's almost time to say goodbye to 2018! Busy week, stay up-to-date with our Google Calendar!

Chick-Fil-A
Thanks for supporting CHS Music at Chick-Fil-A tonight! If you missed it, be sure to reserve your seat for the January Fundraiser (see details below).

Pechanga Casino Turn-Around-Trip, Saturday, January 12th!
Our January fundraiser will be a Coach Bus trip to Pechanga Resort & Casino! $50 reserves you a seat to-and-from the Temecula casino. Space is limited, we only have one bus with 54 seats! Snacks, games, and fun will be provided on the bus ride! Reserve your seat now by using the attached flyer to write a check for $50 (per person) AND emailing our Fundraising V.P. Mrs. Sandra Mendoza at schamendoza@gmail.com. Furthermore, we need a few parents to help with logistics. If you're interested in volunteering please email Mrs. Mendoza with your inquiry.

1st Annual Winterfest - Wednesday, December 19th, 7 pm - $5!
Join us for the first annual Winterfest at the CHS Brewer Theater! Get into the holiday spirit with performances be many CHS Music Ensembles and the Leal Elementary Combined Band! See attached flyer for more details.

ROG Photo Day - Tuesday, December 18th - 3-5 pm!
Forecast shows 'sunny' for tomorrow afternoon. Bring your check and order form to give to the photographer. I have more on the rack near my office if you need one. We will be walking across the street to Heritage Park.

Winter Guard Parent Meeting - Thursday 12/20, 7 pm, Band Room!
Parents & members must attend this important meeting where we will review the season's schedule, financials, and 2019 production!

San Francisco Chaperones Needed!
We're in need of two chaperones for the San Francisco Trip. If you're interested, please contact me ASAP and I will give you all of the details. 
Chaperones will be included in all of the fun activities and will have a seat on the charter bus, so you won't need to drive yourself!

Rehearsals & Cancellations This Week
- Monday: Normal Rehearsals.
- Tuesday: No Rehearsals due to Photo Day.
- Wednesday: Jazz Band & Choir 7 am Call Time for Faculty Breakfast Performance. No Wind Ensemble. Jazz Band & Percussion Ensemble: 3-4 pm (6 pm Call Time for Winterfest).
- Thursday: No Percussion Ensemble or Battery. Wind Ensemble at normal time.
- Friday: No Jazz Band.

This holiday season I am extremely grateful for my new family in the Cerritos community. Everyone has been so welcoming, helpful, and a joy to be around. It is truly a blessing to teach at Cerritos High School and I can only offer thanks to everyone that has helped make the CHS Music program what it is today. I wish you all a peaceful holiday season and a promising new year.

- Mr. Reider

​Greetings from the Band Room at CHS! I hope everyone is finding time in our busy lives to enjoy friends and family. Now that marching band is over I'm getting some much needed time with my wife and the cats...

Pechanga Casino Turn-Around-Trip, Saturday, January 12th!
Our January fundraiser will be a Coach Bus trip to Pechanga Resort & Casino! $50 reserves you a seat to-and-from the Temecula casino. Space is limited, we only have one bus with 54 seats! Snacks, games, and fun will be provided on the bus ride! Reserve your seat now by using the attached flyer to write a check for $50 (per person) AND emailing our Fundraising V.P. Mrs. Sandra Mendoza at schamendoza@gmail.com. Furthermore, we need a few parents to help with logistics. If you're interested in volunteering please email Mrs. Mendoza with your inquiry.

Chick-Fil-A Restaurant Night: Monday, December 17th, 4:30 to 9:00 pm!
We will be hosting a restaurant night at the Los Cerritos Mall Chick-Fil-A (18605 Gridley Rd, Cerritos, CA 90703)! This is a super easy way to get dinner for the family and support CHS Music! Flyers must be shown at the cashier; I'll be handing them out soon. See you there!

Marching Band Photo Day Rescheduled - Tuesday, December 18th - 3-5 pm!
Forecast shows 'sunny' for Tuesday afternoon next week. Bring your check and order form to give to the photographer. I have more on the rack near my office if you need one. We will be walking across the street to Heritage Park. New students that were not enrolled in marching band are dismissed from rehearsal that day.

1st Annual Winterfest - Wednesday, December 19th, 7 pm - $5!
Join us for the first annual Winterfest at the CHS Brewer Theater! Get into the holiday spirit with performances be many CHS Music Ensembles and the Leal Elementary Combined Band! See attached flyer for more details.

See's Candy Success
Thanks to the families involved with the See's Candy Fundraiser! The turn-around time is very quick since their factory is close by. Keep an eye out for the Winter Guard selling Valentine's See's packages in late January.

San Francisco Details
I'm really excited for April's San Francisco Trip! We're going to have a good band and represent CHS well. Soon I will be sending out a detailed email with all of the trip information. Stay-tuned...

ABC Unified Honor Band Auditions + Dates
Auditions for the ABC Honor Band are right around the corner. We will be handing out music for the auditions at rehearsal next week. Below are the dates involved with auditions, rehearsals, and the performance. Detailed times and locations will be released shortly.
- Auditions: January 15th & 16th.
- Sectionals: January 24th
- Rehearsals: February 5th, 7th, 12th
- Concert: February 13th

Happy Holidays!
Mr. Reider

​San Francisco Last Call!
We send in the down-payment to Forum Music Festival on Thursday! Those of you still on the fence or whom have not paid, time is running out! $100 deposit due by Thursday, 12/6. Checks made out to: Forum Music Festival.

Stay-Tuned for Photo Day
This is a busy time of year for group photographers and there are still a few rainy days approaching. Please stay tuned for the rescheduled photo day and hang on to your order forms. Please make sure the check is made out to 'Visual Sports Network' (not CHS).

Happy December!
- Mr. Reider