OCTOBER 21, 2024

COMPETITION WEEK!

THIS WEEK (Competition Week!):

MONDAY, Oct. 21:

• • Color Guard, 3:30 - 5:30 (indoors)

  • Percussion, 3:30 - 5:00 (indoors) (last one for the season!)

TUESDAY, Oct. 22:  

• Marching Band rehearsal, 3:45 - 5:45 p.m. (last Tuesday for the season)

• Cookie Dough pizza party / prize wheel, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. (leave early if needed)

THURSDAY, Oct. 24:  Marching Band rehearsal, 3:45 - 5:45 p.m.

FRIDAY, Oct. 25:  FOOTBALL at Portal.  UPDATED report time 5:00 p.m.  FULL UNIFORM

SATURDAY, Oct. 26:  COMPETITION at Statesboro HS; details below

NEXT WEEK:

MONDAY, Oct. 28:  Color Guard, 3:30 - 5:30 (indoors)

TUESDAY, Oct. 29:  BUTTER BRAID / COFFEE ORDERS DUE (no rehearsal)

THURSDAY, Oct. 31:  Marching Band rehearsal, 3:45 - 5:00 p.m.

FRIDAY, Nov. 1:  FOOTBALL vs ECI (Senior Night).  Report at 5:30 p.m.  FULL UNIFORM

Want to add the BAND CALENDAR to the calendar on your phone?
Just click the "+ Google Calendar" icon on in the bottom-right corner of the calendar below.

COOKIE DOUGH PRIZE WHEEL

We will have free pizza and spin the cash prize wheel after rehearsal on Tuesday.  This is for all students who sold at least 5 units.  We will start at 6 p.m. and go until 7 p.m., but you can leave earlier if you need to.

JENKINS COUNTY GAME - NOV. 8

The Jenkins County game was originally scheduled for Sept 27, but was postponed because of the hurricane.  GHSA changed up the playoffs schedule, allowing us to make up the Jenkins County game on November 8.  This will be our last regular-season game.  If we make the playoffs, the first round game will be on Saturday, November  16.  At this time, it is uncertain whether the band would travel to the playoff game or not.

BUTTER BRAIDS and COFFEE FUNDRAISER

Remember to sell those Butter Braids and Premium Coffee!  Order forms and money are due next week (Tuesday, Oct. 29).  Here are some pictures you can use on social media to promote the sale. 

COMPETITION SATURDAY in STATESBORO

We will only perform the show once this time, so let's make sure we bring our absolute best!

DOT SHEET BONFIRE

Watch this space for info about our Dot Sheet Bonfire.  The Dot Sheet Bonfire is an end-of-season celebration where we enjoy some SEASONED food and throw our dot sheets, drill charts, etc., into the bonfire.  The exact date depends on playoffs and weather, so watch this space carefully for more info in the coming weeks.

NOT FEELING WELL?

Not feeling well?  If you have a fever or have been vomiting any time over the past 24 hours, you need to STAY HOME from marching band  (and from school).  Parents, please communicate with Mr. Carter when your child will miss rehearsal.  The best way to do this is to call or text the Band Hotline:  (912) 549-0262.  Go ahead and put that number in your contacts now so you'll have it if/when you need it.

If you are experiencing COVID symptoms, please STAY HOME, and consider getting tested.  Do not come back to band (or school) until you are symptom-free for 24 hours.  And of course, hit up the band hotline to let us know what's going on.

CHAPERONES NEEDED!

If you are willing to serve as a chaperone this season, there are two requirements that must be  completed.  See our chaperone page for details (click here).

"FINAL RUN-THROUGH" RULE

Band members who do not perform during the Final Run-Through are not allowed to perform with the band, regardless of reason (excused or unexcused).  Typically, the final run-through happens on Thursday at the end of rehearsal for the Friday football game.  Students who miss the final run-through may still be allowed to perform in the stands, but will sit out of the on-field performance.

This rule is in place for the safety of all students, and to underscore the importance of being in rehearsal.

Note that the staff may not allow a student to perform any time we feel that allowing that student on the field puts other students in danger of injury.  (Students who don't know their drill can cause other students to fall, resulting in injuries and damaged instruments.)

HOW DO I CONTACT MR. CARTER?

• Call or text the Band Hotline:  (912) 549-0262.

• Email:  hank.carter@screven.k12.ga.us

Ways to NOT attempt to contact Mr. Carter:  FB or Insta DM, tell a friend, smoke signals, tell Ms. O, text someone else who lives at my house, carrier pigeon, ESP.  Just text the hotline.

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:  Get on your computer, then 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 

COMING UP

• October 26 - competition @ Statesboro HS

• November 18 - first after-school Symphonic Band rehearsal

• December 10 - Christmas Concert

• December 14 (morning/afternoon) - honor band auditions @ SEHS

• December 14 (evening) - Christmas Parade
  
  

STAY CONNECTED

• BAND HOTLINE (call or text):  (912) 549-0262

• Remind – Use the Remind app, or text the code to 81010:

- Marching Band:  @gamecockmb

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

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

• Be sure to follow our official Instagram: @screvencountyband