Issue #01
Week of August 9, 2023
Please take a few minutes to read through all of the information below each week. We make every effort to keep this information as succinct as possible, but all of it is important to the success of your child in the FCMS Band.
Please take a few minutes to read through all of the information below each week. We make every effort to keep this information as succinct as possible, but all of it is important to the success of your child in the FCMS Band.
FCMS Band Website
FCMS Band Website
We utilize our website for information on private lessons, our calendar, etc. Our website may be found at www.firstcolonyband.com.
We utilize our website for information on private lessons, our calendar, etc. Our website may be found at www.firstcolonyband.com.
“Music is the shorthand of emotion.”
“Music is the shorthand of emotion.”
Leo Tolstoy
Leo Tolstoy
Contained in this Newsletter
Contained in this Newsletter
- Band Online Donation Fundraiser
- Symphonic & Honors Bands Sectionals
- Band Handbook (Signature Page & Medical Form due by Friday, August 20, 2021)
- Instruments & Supplies
- Band Calendar
- School-Owned Instruments
- Charms Office
- Private Lessons
- Video of the Week
Band Online Donation Fundraiser - Runs Aug. 14 to Aug. 31, 2023
Band Online Donation Fundraiser - Runs Aug. 14 to Aug. 31, 2023
We've had a great start to the school year and are looking forward to making music with our students this year! We have kicked off our Band Donation Fundraiser (started on Monday, August 14, 2023) and have already made great progress towards our goal of $10,000!
We've had a great start to the school year and are looking forward to making music with our students this year! We have kicked off our Band Donation Fundraiser (started on Monday, August 14, 2023) and have already made great progress towards our goal of $10,000!
Information about the fundraiser, as well as the awesome prizes that we are offering, was sent home with students on August 14th. You can view the progress of each Band House, as well as each class, by visiting the home page of our website at www.firstcolonyband.com.
Information about the fundraiser, as well as the awesome prizes that we are offering, was sent home with students on August 14th. You can view the progress of each Band House, as well as each class, by visiting the home page of our website at www.firstcolonyband.com.
We look forward to reaching our goal!
We look forward to reaching our goal!
Honors Bands Region Sectionals (Any SB or CB Auditioning) - Beginning Monday, August 21, 2023
Honors Bands Region Sectionals (Any SB or CB Auditioning) - Beginning Monday, August 21, 2023
See below for the sectional schedule for Honors Band Region Sectionals (Any SB or CB Auditioning) that begins on Monday, August 21, 2023. Click on the image for a larger version to view.
See below for the sectional schedule for Honors Band Region Sectionals (Any SB or CB Auditioning) that begins on Monday, August 21, 2023. Click on the image for a larger version to view.
Band Handbook - Signature & Medical Forms Due Friday, August 25, 2023
Band Handbook - Signature & Medical Forms Due Friday, August 25, 2023
The Band Handbook can be found by clicking the files below. Please take some time to read through the handbook with your child so that you understand all of the procedures and policies put in place for middle school band programs in FBISD.
The Band Handbook can be found by clicking the files below. Please take some time to read through the handbook with your child so that you understand all of the procedures and policies put in place for middle school band programs in FBISD.
The final two pages of the handbook are specific to the First Colony Middle School Band. Please be sure you read and understand those pages.
The final two pages of the handbook are specific to the First Colony Middle School Band. Please be sure you read and understand those pages.
There are two forms that must be returned no later than Friday, August 25, 2023. One is the Medical Form and the other is the Handbook Signature Form. Both of these forms were passed out to students on Friday, August 11, 2023. Please fill them both out, sign them, and return them as soon as possible to the band directors, but no later than Friday, August 25, 2023.
There are two forms that must be returned no later than Friday, August 25, 2023. One is the Medical Form and the other is the Handbook Signature Form. Both of these forms were passed out to students on Friday, August 11, 2023. Please fill them both out, sign them, and return them as soon as possible to the band directors, but no later than Friday, August 25, 2023.
Instruments and Supplies - Bring on Monday, August 14, 2023
Instruments and Supplies - Bring on Monday, August 14, 2023
Band students have all been assigned a locker in the band facility and we are ready to get started with instruction on our instruments!
Band students have all been assigned a locker in the band facility and we are ready to get started with instruction on our instruments!
Beginning Monday, August 14, 2023, students need to bring their instruments and all supplies needed for band each day that they have band (four days a week due to the Tuesday/Wednesday block).
Beginning Monday, August 14, 2023, students need to bring their instruments and all supplies needed for band each day that they have band (four days a week due to the Tuesday/Wednesday block).
Wire music stands, practice marimbas, and practice pad stands should be left at home for use while playing there. We have those items for students use at school. All other supplies should be brought each day.
Wire music stands, practice marimbas, and practice pad stands should be left at home for use while playing there. We have those items for students use at school. All other supplies should be brought each day.
***Important: All students must retrieve their instrument and supplies from their band locker each day after school and take them home to play. This is also a precaution in case there is any reason that students are not at school the following day.***
***Important: All students must retrieve their instrument and supplies from their band locker each day after school and take them home to play. This is also a precaution in case there is any reason that students are not at school the following day.***
Band Calendar
Band Calendar
Our Band calendar is available as a Google Calendar on our website. Click the button below to view that calendar. You may also add it to your own Google Calendar for easy reference.
Our Band calendar is available as a Google Calendar on our website. Click the button below to view that calendar. You may also add it to your own Google Calendar for easy reference.
Additionally, we will be creating and passing out an event list for each band for students to reference that is specific to their band.
Additionally, we will be creating and passing out an event list for each band for students to reference that is specific to their band.
As event dates approach, we will be reminding students of upcoming commitments and providing additional details for the event.
As event dates approach, we will be reminding students of upcoming commitments and providing additional details for the event.
All currently planned events are on the calendar, but some events will be added when their dates are set. We will communicate when new events are added.
All currently planned events are on the calendar, but some events will be added when their dates are set. We will communicate when new events are added.
School-Owned Instruments
School-Owned Instruments
Students with school-owned instruments will have those instruments checked out to them by the band directors as soon as possible (if they don't already have one from use over the summer).
Students with school-owned instruments will have those instruments checked out to them by the band directors as soon as possible (if they don't already have one from use over the summer).
The District will assess the $80 Instrument Use Fee and we will send information regarding that fee and the payment of it home when it is assessed.
The District will assess the $80 Instrument Use Fee and we will send information regarding that fee and the payment of it home when it is assessed.
Charms Office Assistant
Charms Office Assistant
We use Charms Office Assistant each day to help the band program run smoothly and efficiently. Using Charms, parents may update contact information as it changes, and check and pay their child's financial balances. We highly encourage parents to check Charms regularly to help them stay up to date. Instructions for accessing Charms are below.
We use Charms Office Assistant each day to help the band program run smoothly and efficiently. Using Charms, parents may update contact information as it changes, and check and pay their child's financial balances. We highly encourage parents to check Charms regularly to help them stay up to date. Instructions for accessing Charms are below.
2. Click the "Enter/Login" button at the top.
2. Click the "Enter/Login" button at the top.
3. Under "Parent/Student/Members" enter the school code - fcmsband
3. Under "Parent/Student/Members" enter the school code - fcmsband
4. Your child's password is their six-digit FBISD ID number. This will take you to the area specific to your child. If this is the first time you are logging into Charms, you will be asked to create a personalized password.
4. Your child's password is their six-digit FBISD ID number. This will take you to the area specific to your child. If this is the first time you are logging into Charms, you will be asked to create a personalized password.
5. If you are having trouble logging in, please contact Mr. Matschek or Mr. Berndt.
5. If you are having trouble logging in, please contact Mr. Matschek or Mr. Berndt.
From the student area, you will be able to edit your contact information, as well as check financial details and pay fees online. We are always working to utilize Charms to its fullest potential.
From the student area, you will be able to edit your contact information, as well as check financial details and pay fees online. We are always working to utilize Charms to its fullest potential.
Video of the Week
Video of the Week
Contact Us
Contact Us
3225 Austin Parkway
3225 Austin Parkway
Sugar Land, TX 77479
Sugar Land, TX 77479
281-634-3292
281-634-3292