DMS Bands Newsletter
September 9, 2018
Calendar
Tuesday 9/11 - Bedsheets Order Forms and Payments are Due
Tuesday 9/11 - 3:30pm-5:00pm - Fall Color Guard Practice
Tuesday 9/11 - 6:00pm OrlandoFest/Competition Trip Meeting
Wednesday 9/12 - 3:30pm-5:00pm - Fall Drumline Basics
Thursday 9/13 - 3:30pm-5:00pm - Fall Color Guard Practice
Thursday 9/13 - Spirit Night at Uncle Maddio's Pizza 5:00pm-8:00pm
https://1drv.ms/u/s!Ak9kM_qOKrI2izcqLuB8i-G7NQ2j
Friday 9/14 - Band Trip Deposit is Due
Friday 9/14 - Spirit Wear Orders and Payment are Due
ANNOUNCEMENTS
SPIRIT WEAR
Orders and payment are due Friday, September 14.
Please see the following link for additional order forms:
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/196nSDMxpnM-0KYukWdP38I7kSS5WATFLkwa498uezGc/edit?usp=sharing
SYMPHONIC AND CONCERT BAND Concert Attire is required!
Uniform Orders are due on September 21.
Please see the following Uniform Order Form
https://1drv.ms/w/s!Ak9kM_qOKrI2iH5ePPpqVsgvijCG
Each Student is required to turn in a Uniform Order Form.
Please indicate that you already have a Uniform or you need to order a Uniform.
PRIVATE LESSONS:
Private Lessons are strongly encouraged for all Band Students.
Please contact us info@dmsbands.org if you need help finding a music tutor.
FALL BAND FEES ARE PAST DUE
FALL SEMESTER BAND FEES ARE PAST DUE!
Please send in payments ASAP.
-Karyl will send out Band Statements after the Sheet Fundraiser credits have been posted.
-If you need to set up a payment plan, please contact me at Treasurer@DMSBands.org and I will work with Mrs Merritt immediately.
-If you have requested a payment plan for your fees, please have your child check the student files by the office band room. Agreements need to be returned with a signature.
Symphonic and Concert Bands
Orlando Band Trip Meeting: Tuesday 9/11 6:00pm - The Orlando Band Trip is scheduled April 3 - 8, 2019. A $150 deposit will be due by Friday 9/14. ($75 will be Non-refundable)
Please see the following link for details:
https://www.smore.com/1kbhu-band-trip
BJHS Band PIT (Patriots in Training) Crew (No PIT Crew this Week)
Please see the following link for information:
https://1drv.ms/w/s!Ak9kM_qOKrI2ilOj7TQY7Duf5ZYG
Concert Attire is required!
Uniform Orders are due on September 21.
Please see the following Uniform Order Form
https://1drv.ms/w/s!Ak9kM_qOKrI2iH5ePPpqVsgvijCG
Each Student is required to turn in a Uniform Order Form.
Please indicate that you already have a Uniform or you need to order a Uniform.
Bedsheets Fundraiser Order Forms and Payments are Due this Tuesday!
Spirit Wear Orders are Due this Friday!
Please see information about Middle School Honor Bands in paragraph below:
Middle School Honor Band Festivals
Symphonic and Concert Band Students:
Recommended Honor Bands - Please google registration process for each because it will vary:
-UAB Middle School Honor Band - November 29 - December 1, 2018
https://cas.uab.edu/uabbands/events/honor-bands/
Application Deadline October 5
-UA Middle School Honor Band - December 13-14 2018
https://bands.ua.edu/programs/mshb/
-Auburn Middle School Honor Band - January 31-February 2, 2019
http://band.auburn.edu/event/honor_bands/sym_ms/index.htm
-UNA Middle School Honor Band - TBA - Spring
-JSU Middle School Honor Band - TBA - Spring
Football Band (Pep Band)
Performance Dates:
-Tuesday 10/2 - March on Madison
-Thursday 10/4 - Football Game (DMS Band Alumni Pre Game Show and Tailgate Party)
DMS Bands Alumni and current Band members are invited to a Tailgate Party before the football game.
Please help to make this a fun event, see the following Sign Up Genius to donate food and volunteer.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0d4ea9af28a0fe3-dmsband
-Saturday 10/6 - Madison Street Festival -
Not required for class, but strongly encouraged for all to attend. We will walk behind the BJ Band and then try to perform at the end. I will touch base after I hear back from the Street Festival Crew.
Cadet/Beginner Band
Last Week in Cadet Band
Last week was GREAT! Please continue encouraging your child to practice for at least 15 minutes a day at home. Don’t forget to check Google Classroom for additional information. Our class code is: 8idro7
Charms
Please check to make sure your child has updated their Charms account. If you are unsure how to do this, please email me for help. Charms is extremely important for effective communication.
Fundraiser
Don’t forget that our Sheet Fundraiser is due at the beginning of this week. We set a goal for each student to try to sell at least two sheets. The order form and money are due this Tuesday, September 11. Sheets will be delivered before Fall Break.
Spirit Wear orders are due this Friday!
As always, if you have any questions please email us at
Mrs. Merritt- jmmerritt@madisoncity.k12.al.us (Beginning Brass and Percussion)
Mrs. Sims- ksims@madisoncity.k12.al.us (Beginning Woodwind and Brass)
Fall Colorguard
Fall Guard Practice - Tuesday and Thursday - 3:30pm-5:00pm
-Thanks to those who came to help at the football games!
-Uniforms are coming together. You will need your own black tank top and thin black socks. Racer back tanks will work best under the vest and socks should be crew length or taller.
-Be sure to complete your travel form and return ASAP.
-Fees are past due. Please be sure your payments are in.
Fall Drumline Basics
Fall Drumline Basics - Wednesday - 3:30pm- 5:00pm
DMS Football schedule
The DMS Pep Band performs at HOME Football games.
9/13 - vs Meridianville Middle School - (Hazel Green High School)
9/20 - vs Monrovia Middle School - (Sparkman Middle School)
9/27 - vs Sparkman Middle School - (Sparkman Middle School)
10/4 - vs Liberty Middle School - (DMS Stadium) (Alumni Pre Game Show and Tailgate Party)
10/11 - vs TBD
Mark your calendars
Upcoming Events:
9/21 - Uniform Orders are Due
10/2 - March on Madison
10/4 - Pep Band (Beat Liberty)
10/6 - Madison Street Festival
10/12 - Reflections Submissions are Due (see information below)
10/15 - 10/19 - Fall Break
10/25 - Cobwebs and Cocoa Concert (Concert Band)
10/30 - DMS Bands Halloween Dance/Party (Band Fundraiser open to all DMS students)
11/9 - Veteran's Day Program (Symphonic Band)
PTA REFLECTIONS PROGRAM:
See the following information regarding PTA Reflections:
Fundraising
1) Bedsheets - Please help us meet our GOAL! We would like for every student to sell at least two sets of sheets.
$39/set, $12 for extra pillowcases. Orders and payment are due Tuesday 9/11, please put in the Band Room Mail Box. Sheets will be in by the end of September.
Checks made to DMS Bands.
Out of town family and friends can order bedsheets - the online sales website adds the shipping cost, so please don't use this website for regular in-town sales.
https://goalfundingdirect.com/discoverymiddleschool/
2) Cookbooks - The DMS Cookbooks are $12 each.
Please see the following order form.
https://1drv.ms/b/s!Ak9kM_qOKrI2iQPYqRFkqEhHzaVY
Make checks payable to DMS Bands
All checks must include Drivers License number ant 2 phone numbers. This is a Madison City Schools policy.
Kroger Rewards and Publix Partners
DMS Bands can earn money everytime you shop!
See the following for more details:
https://1drv.ms/w/s!Ak9kM_qOKrI2ixJSFFdn-XaEDRG2
Flip Give
Volunteers/Chaperones
Volunteers are needed!!
If you would like to volunteer, please apply for your Volunteer Card soon!
All chaperones must pass the Secure Volunteer background screen and have a Secure Volunteer ID card. https://bib.com/secureVolunteer/Madison-City-Schools/
Please contact us after you have started the BIB process, we have to give the DMS Office your name to complete the process.info@dmsbands.org
Please send a copy of your BIB Volunteer Card to be kept on file.
Band Booster Officers
Contact us if you would like to volunteer.info@dmsbands.org
Band Room Supply Wish List
-Individually wrapped candy
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