Newsletter

SUMMER EDITION - JULY 2019

During the school year, Take Note is a SCHS Band e-newsletter that is sent out via Remind and on the band’s Facebook page. The newsletter always includes important information, so be sure to read it every time it comes out (usually on Mondays).

OUR SCHEDULE THIS MONTH:

MONDAY, July 8 thru FRIDAY, July 12

Guard and Percussion, 8:15a – 5:00p

BRING A SACK LUNCH

TUESDAY, July 9

MARCHING BAND ORIENTATION, 6:00 p.m.

(for all band members and a parent/guardian)

MONDAY, July 15, through WEDNESDAY, July 17:

Leadership Team, 8:15a – noon

THURSDAY, July 18, and FRIDAY, July 19:

FULL BAND, 8:15a – noon

Pictures on Friday

MONDAY, July 22

FULL BAND, 8:15a – 8:15p

Bring a sack lunch; dinner is provided

TUESDAY, July 23

FULL BAND, 8:15a – 8:15p

Bring a sack lunch; dinner is provided

WEDNESDAY, July 24

FULL BAND, 8:15a – 5:00p

Bring a sack lunch

THURSDAY, July 25

FULL BAND, 8:15a – 8:15p

Bring a sack lunch; dinner is provided

FRIDAY, July 26

FULL BAND, 8:15a – 7:00p

Bring a sack lunch; dinner is provided

FAMILY PREVIEW SHOW, 7:00 p.m.

WE ARE USING GOOGLE CLASSROOM for Marching Band this year!

STUDENTS: JOIN THE MARCHING BAND GOOGLE CLASSROOM PAGE if you haven’t already! Be sure you are logged in to your Screven email/google account. The join code is hg47y6. (Be sure all the letters are lower-case.) The page includes some music to practice. Show music will be posted there in a few days!

BAND CALENDAR

Have you found the online band calendar yet? You can view it on your computer, sync it to your phone or tablet, or even print it!

Step 1: Click here: https://goo.gl/QMZ7V4 OR scroll up to the calendar above.

Step 2: Click the +Google Calendar icon in the bottom-right corner. You will have to create a Google account if you don’t already have one.

OR

If you use iCal on your iPhone or other Apple device, use this link: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/ical/scss.screven.k12.ga.us_vjbgemi8c4dkkuovhf85se1s50%40group.calendar.google.com/public/basic.ics

2019 MARCHING BAND FEES

are staying at $75 per student this season. Everyone paid at least $25 towards your band fees. Your remaining balance is due by the end of Band Camp.

MARCHING BAND ORIENTATION

is Tuesday, July 9, starting at 6 p.m. in the Band Room. We will go over some important information for the season, size everyone for uniforms, and take orders for marching band supplies (shoes, shorts, hoodies, shirts, guard uniforms). You may also pay the remaining balance on your band fee at that time. Please bring your insurance information so you can complete a Medical Release Form.

WHAT TO BRING to band camp:

Required Materials (bring everyday):

• Instrument in good working order (including reeds, straps, sticks, etc.)

• Athletic/tennis shoes & socks (DO NOT WEAR SANDALS OR FLIP-FLOPS)

• Comfortable clothing. NO DENIM (no blue jeans). If you wear long/baggy pants, they must not drag on the ground or cover the bottom of your shoe.

• Your tribe bandanna (we’ll give you one on the first day)

• A PENCIL (or two)

• Sunscreen (30 SPF or higher)

• A hat with a brim (ballcaps or visors work well for this)

• Sunglasses

• LUNCH

• another pencil (just in case)

Suggested items:

• Change of clothes

• Deodorant

• Comfy shoes/sandals/flip-flops for indoor time

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (and answers!):

Q: Can I wear blue jeans for marching band?

A: NO. Marching Band is an athletic activity, and blue jeans are not appropriate wear.

Q: What SHOULD I wear for marching band?

A: A comfortable t-shirt/top, shorts, and athletic shoes with socks. Shoulders and belly buttons must be covered. You’ll be most comfortable with a hat and sunglasses. This applies during band camp and for outdoor rehearsals after school.

Q: I need to miss a few days of band camp. Is that OK?

A: Not really, but it depends. A parent or guardian needs to contact Mr. Carter. Band Camp dates were a part of the contract you signed in May; we gave you those dates so you could plan around it. Absences are excused on a case-by-case basis.

Q: What do I do if I need to miss a rehearsal?

A: Contact Mr. Carter. The best way to do that is by email at hank.carter@screven.k12.ga.us. (Guard members may contact Mr. von Waldner instead.) Do NOT ask another student to tell us.

Q: I need to use a school-owned instrument. Is that possible?

A: Probably yes, depending on what you play. If you need a school-owned instrument but don’t have one checked out now, you need to contact Mr. Carter.

Q: Do you have an extra copy of the Performer Contract?

A: Of course! Click here: 2019 SCHS Band Performer Contract

Q: How can I be as ready as possible for Band Camp?

A: GREAT QUESTION!

1. Practice! Even if all you do is play some long tones, do SOMETHING to get your playing muscles in shape.

2. Learn/review the fight song, national anthem, alma mater, and offense/defense cheers. Music is available online through the marching band page on Google Classroom.

3. Get outside, especially in the morning. It’s helpful if you are acclimated (ready for and used to) the heat.

4. Eat a good breakfast, even if you’re not used to it. You need the energy. But if you usually eat cereal with milk, you might want to skip the milk during band camp.

COMING SOON

· First Day of School: Monday, August 5

· First Football Game: Friday, August 23 at Bluffton

· First HOME Football Game: Friday, August 30 vs. Southeast Bulloch

STAY CONNECTED

· Remind – in the Remind app, use classroom code @CarterSCHS, or text @CarterSCHS to 81010

· Join the Facebook page! Search Facebook for “Screven County High School Band!”

· BAND CALENDAR: https://goo.gl/QMZ7V4

· Mr. Carter’s email is hank.carter@screven.k12.ga.us

· Be sure to follow our student-run officially unofficial account on Instagram: @screvencountyband