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October 2025 Music Boosters Newsletter
October 2025 Music Boosters Newsletter
Sent: October 7, 2025
Happy October, Music Families and Staff! 🍂
Nutley Music is off to a fantastic start this school year — our students are already performing, competing, and fundraising with great enthusiasm! Thank you to everyone who attended our September meeting, volunteered at events, or supported our early fundraisers. Your involvement continues to make a meaningful impact on every student in our music programs.
This month brings several exciting opportunities for students to earn Student Fundraising Credits, which can be applied toward program-related expenses, including trip costs, audition and performance fees and more.
We’re in the final days of our online Cloud9 Bed Sheet Fundraiser (ends Friday, October 10) and have just soft-launched our online Kringle Candle & Home Fundraiser (from the family of Yankee Candle) — registration is now open! We’re also thrilled to kick off our Delicious Orchards Thanksgiving Pies on Monday, October 13.
We’ll also host our annual Clothing Drive and partnered with Jersey Mike’s for a brand-new Dine to Donate event that this year will give back 50% of all sales!
Be sure to save the date for our next 2 major events! We will be hosting our Holiday Vendor Fair on Sunday, November 23 at Parks and Rec and Tricky Tray Fundraiser on Saturday, January 24, 2026 at the Nutley Elks Lodge. Additional details on how to get involved in the Tricky Tray are found below.
If you are still not a member, now is the perfect time to join or renew your Nutley Music Boosters membership for the 2025–26 school year! Membership is just $25 per family and directly supports our programs while giving your student full eligibility for fundraising credits and for seniors, our scholarships. Please reach out if you are unsure of your membership status before purchasing. If you have a student in marching band, you are all set!
Please make sure you’ve joined our BAND App, the main hub for all announcements, fundraisers, and volunteer sign-ups. And don’t forget to regularly check the Parent Info Hub for updates, event details, and new opportunities throughout the year.
We are grateful for your continued support and community spirit!
Sal Scarpelli
Nutley Music Boosters President
🗓️ UPCOMING EVENTS
🗓️ UPCOMING EVENTS
Friday, October 10 – Cloud9 Bed Sheet Fundraiser Ends
Saturday, October 11 – Marching Band Competition at Wayne Valley HS
Sunday, October 12 – Nutley Columbus Day Parade
Monday, October 13 - Friday, October 31 - Delicious Orchards Thanksgiving Pies Fundraiser
Saturday, October 18 – Annual Clothing Drive Fundraiser
Sunday, October 19 – Can Shake Fundraiser at Dunkin’
Tuesday, October 21 – Jersey Mike’s Dine to Donate - Flyer
Saturday, October 25 – Marching Band Competition at Ridge HS
Tuesday, October 28 - Kringle Kandle Fundraiser Official Kick Off
Friday, October 31 – NHS Chamber Singers - Montclair State University ChoralFest
🎵 STUDENT AND ENSEMBLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS
🎵 STUDENT AND ENSEMBLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS
The NHS Chamber Singers performed at the annual 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony at Town Hall
JHWMS Orchestra students performed at the middle school Open House on September 30
The NHS Marching Band kicked off their competition season September 20. They have received first place finishes at recent competitions held at Northern Valley Old Tappan, Ramsey and Pequannock.
🥪 DINE TO DONATE – JERSEY MIKE’S
🥪 DINE TO DONATE – JERSEY MIKE’S
Join us Tuesday, October 21 at Jersey Mike’s (Clifton, Route 3 West) to support Nutley Music!
How to participate:
Visit the Clifton store in person and show the attached flyer.
Order online or in the Jersey Mike’s App using promo code JMGIVES
50% of your purchase will be donated back to support our program.
👕 ANNUAL CLOTHING DRIVE – SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18
👕 ANNUAL CLOTHING DRIVE – SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18
Our annual Clothing Drive will be held Saturday, October 18 from 9:00 AM–2:00 PM in front of Nutley High School. See flyer for details.
We’re looking for helpers on the day of the event and to assist with picking up clothing donations from the Nutley Family Service Bureau (NFSB) between October 7–17. Please sign up for the day you can help — we need at least one person each day.
NFSB Pick-Up Details: Pickups occur between 4 PM and 6 PM. Enter the municipal lot, drive to the back fence (bags on your right), then go into NFSB to confirm the pickup for Nutley Music Boosters.
All collected items can be dropped off at 7 Burnett Place (The Gigantes) — leave the bags by the garage door.
Volunteers (parents & students) are also needed on October 18 to unload cars and help load the truck at 1:30 PM.
Students will receive community service hours!
Sign up in the BAND App: https://band.us/band/98954917/post/40
✈️ CALIFORNIA TRIP PAYMENT REMINDER
✈️ CALIFORNIA TRIP PAYMENT REMINDER
For families participating in the 2026 California Music Department Trip, the next payment of $500 is due on Friday, November 1, 2025. Fundraising credits may be applied toward future payments. Visit the Parent Info Hub for details and updates.
🎁 ANNUAL TRICK TRAY
🎁 ANNUAL TRICK TRAY
We are excited to announce that our Annual Tricky Tray Fundraiser will be held on Saturday, January 24, 2026 at the Nutley Elks! This event is one of our biggest of the year and plays a huge role in supporting all of Nutley’s music programs. With your help, we can make it a tremendous success.
There are many ways you can get involved:
Volunteer: Assist with prize solicitation, setup, sales, or cleanup on the day of the event.
Donate a Prize: Contribute a basket, gift card, or item to be included in the Tricky Tray.
Make a Monetary Donation: Every dollar helps us provide the best possible experiences for our students. - Donate Here
Please click the link to let us know how you can help: Volunteer/Donation Sign-Up Form
💰 STUDENT FUNDRAISING HIGHLIGHTS
💰 STUDENT FUNDRAISING HIGHLIGHTS
Our fundraising program allows families to earn Student Fundraising Credits to help offset music-related expenses such as trip fees, uniforms, and other program costs. These credits are earned by participating in designated fundraisers and are applied directly to the student’s balance.
We’re thrilled to share that one of our students has already raised over $2,100 through their Individual Donation Page, showing just how effective these opportunities can be when shared with family and friends!
For Fundraising Chairperson contact information, please consult the notice in the BAND App or attached Fundraising Flyer.
For your student’s current fundraising balance, please contact NMBA Treasurer, Teresa Bonilla at trealpebonilla2018@gmail.com.
Need a fast fundraising rundown? View our 5-minute Screencast.
Current Fundraising Opportunities:
For additional information of all out student fundraising opportunities, please visit our dedicated Student Fundraising Page
Cloud9 Bed Sheets & Pillows – Ends Friday, October 10!
Earn 50% credit on all items sold. This popular fundraiser includes bed sheet sets, bamboo and cooling pillows, and plush blankets in a variety of colors and sizes.
Kringle Candle & Home – Earn 35 – 38% credit on every order.
From the family of Yankee Candle, featuring high-quality candles, wax melts, and home décor perfect for gift giving. Registration is now open!
Registration Page - Group ID: 1227013
RaiseRight Gift Cards – Purchase everyday gift cards for groceries, dining, and shopping, and earn a percentage of every purchase as student credit year-round.
Grocery Store Gift Cards – Shop-Rite and Stop & Shop Gift Cards available in $50 & $100 denominations
Gertrude Hawk Chocolates – Earn credit for every box sold. Orders can be placed online or through paper forms, with delivery before the holidays.
Individual Donation Pages – 100% of every donation goes directly toward the student’s fundraising credit with no fees deducted. Pages can be shared via text, email, or social media.
Auditorium Seat Nameplate – Honor your NHS Music legacy or a special person or loved one with a personalized nameplate on a NHS Auditorium seat.
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