DMS Bands Newsletter
January 20, 2019
Calendar
Monday - NO SCHOOL
Tuesday - Band Parent Meeting 6:00pm (All Band Parents)
Wednesday - 3:30pm-5:00pm - Percussion Ensemble Practice
Saturday - All State/District 1 Honor Band Auditions
Saturday - BJHS JV and Varsity Winterguard Competition - Siegel HS in Murfreesboro TN. We wish the "Best of Luck" to our Discovery girls on the JV Winterguard!
Monday 1/28 - Coffee Fundraiser Orders and Payment are due!
ANNOUNCEMENTS
- BAND PARENT MEETING- Tuesday at 6:00pm
All Band Parents are encouraged to attend this meeting.
We will be discussing band activities for the rest of this school year and planning for next year.
We are looking for parents interested in serving on the Band Booster Board next year.
- SPRING FEES ARE DUE JANUARY 31.
Spring statements began going out last week. These are the fees for the second semester. If you paid all of these fees at the beginning of the school year it should be reflected in your Charms account.
Please let us know ASAP if you need to set up a payment plan or use fundraising to pay your fees.
-INSTRUMENT RENTAL AGREEMENT: A new Rental Agreement will need to be signed for the Spring Semester for students renting DMS Instruments. Instruments were checked during class and forms were sent home with students. Please return the signed forms as soon as possible.
-Calling all Clarinet Players:
The 17th Annual UAB Clarinet Symposium - March 16-17
Symphonic Band
-Tuesday 1/22 at 6:00pm - Band Parent Meeting
- Saturday 1/26 - Alabama All State/District Honor Band Auditions - Sparkman High School
This is only for students that have been registered.
http://abadistrict1.com/2019-district-i-all-state-auditions/
LAST CALL for the Competition Band/Choir Trip!
- The final Trip Payment was due last Friday, please send in payment.
- We will postpone the deadline for students using the coffee fundraiser to cover trip costs as long aa you let us know asap!
-If you are interested in going on the Trip please contact Karen ASAP, I have to know by Wednesday.
We will be submitting the final payment and reservation information to the Travel Agent this week.
-Please see the following for Trip Information:
https://www.smore.com/1kbhu-competition-trip
-Remember the Coffee Fundraiser Sale!
Concert Band
-Tuesday 1/22 at 6:00pm - Band Parent Meeting
- Saturday 1/26 - Alabama All State/District Honor Band Auditions - Sparkman High School
This is only for students that have been registered.
http://abadistrict1.com/2019-district-i-all-state-auditions/
LAST CALL for the Competition Band/Choir Trip!
The final Trip Payment was due last Friday, please send in payment.
If you are interested in going on the Trip please contact Karen ASAP, I have to know by Wednesday.
We will be submitting the final payment and reservation information to the Travel Agent this week.
Please see the following for Trip Information:
https://www.smore.com/1kbhu-competition-trip
-Remember the Coffee Fundraiser Sale!
Cadet/Beginner Band
Last week we had a crazy schedule, so students did not get much playing time. We can’t wait to get the kids back on Tuesday for some band fun! Hopefully beginners will be playing two scales from memory by the end of next week!
“How do you get to Carnegie Hall?”
“Practice. Practice. Practice.”
Upcoming Events
1/21- No School (MLKJ Day)
1/22- Band Parent Meeting at 6:00 pm
1/28- Coffee Fundraiser Form/Money Due
Fundraiser
Early last week, we handed out our most recent fundraiser- a coffee fundraiser. All bags of coffee are $15 and our profit is $5. This will go directly into your student’s account to help pay your fees or to begin saving money to pay for fees next year. Please take advantage of this opportunity to help your family and our band program financially. This is fundraiser is due on January 28th.
Springs Fees and Paperwork
Spring statements began going out this last week. These are the fees for the second semester. If you paid all of these fees at the beginning of the school year, that should be reflected in your Charms account. Please let us know ASAP if you need to set up a payment plan or use fundraising to pay your fees. We also began sending home Spring semester instrument rental contracts for people renting a school horn. Please get these signed and returned as soon as possible. This tells us you want to continue renting this semester.
As always, if you have any questions please email us at
Mrs. Merritt- jmmerritt@madisoncity.k12.al.us
Mrs. Sims- ksims@madisoncity.k12.al.us
Jazz Band
-Tuesday 1/22 at 6:00pm - Band Parent Meeting
-Remember the Coffee Fundraiser Sale!
Indoor Drumline/ Percussion Ensemble
-Tuesday 1/22 at 6:00pm - Band Parent Meeting
- Practice this week on Wednesday 3:30pm - 5:00pm
-Remember the Coffee Fundraiser Sale!
Mark your calendars
Upcoming Events:
1/28 - Coffee Fundraiser Orders and Payment are Due
1/29 - Panda Express Spirit Event - 11:00am-9:00pm
This flyer must be presented for DMS Bands to get credit:
https://1drv.ms/u/s!Ak9kM_qOKrI2jEuCcro-mBulyXP9
1/31 - 2/2 - AU Middle School Honor Band Festival
FEBRUARY
Snap Raise Fundraiser (Information coming soon)
2/15 - 2/16 - 2019 District 1 Honor Band
2/18 - NO SCHOOL
2/23 - Madtown Throwdown SCGC Competition at BJHS (Percussion Ensemble and JV Guard)
MARCH
3/1 - Panther Prowl
3/2 - Spring Hill TN SCGC Competition (Percussion Ensemble and JV Guard)
3/12 - 3/14 - MPA (Concert and Symphonic Bands) Schedule TBD
3/18 - 3/22 - Spring Break
3/21 - 3/23 - UNA Middle School Honor Band
3/26 - Dinner with the Drumline at BJHS
3/30 - Solo/Ensembles - Meridianville
3/31 - SCGC Percussion Ensemble Competition
APRIL
4/3 - 4/8 - Competition Band/Choir Trip
4/13 - Solos and Ensembles - Priceville
Spring Dance TBA
4/25 - 4/27 - All State Band (Huntsville)
4/29 and 4/30 - DMS Bands Concerts with BJHS Bands
MAY
5/11 - Jazz Brunch
5/14 and 5/16 End of Year Party/Awards TBD
Fundraising
Spring Fundraisers:
Coffee Fundraiser - Sales continue this week. Money and orders due January 28th! Please make checks payable to DMS Bands and include valid Driver's License # and two phone numbers.If you are interested in a payment plan to apply funds earned from this fundraiser to the last trip payment, please email treasurer@dmsbands.org to set up a payment plan.
Please see the following Coffee Fundraiser Information:
https://1drv.ms/b/s!Ak9kM_qOKrI2jEzju2GfH-iXJy_o
Please see the following Coffee Order Form;
https://1drv.ms/b/s!Ak9kM_qOKrI2jE3Ql3oKSWkPFKjz
Snap Raise (February) - Snap is an online donation campaign that allows our program to receive donations from our networks and supporters. Snap uses the power of email, text, and social media with a safe, fun and interactive approach. All we ask is that each parent/guardian help their student gather 20 or more email addresses of their biggest fans! Snap is an online donation campaign that allows our program to receive donations from our networks and supporters. Snap uses the power of email, text, and social media with a safe, fun and interactive approach. All we ask is that each parent/guardian help their student gather 20 or more email addresses of their biggest fans! Your contacts are strictly private and protected, and never sold or shared!
Spring Dance (April) - Our Fall/Halloween dance was so successful we'll be having another in the spring! Stay tuned for dates/details and how you can help!
Silent Auction (May) - We need a volunteer to coordinate the spring auction. Please email info@dmsbands.org if you are interested.
Year-long fundraisers:
Kroger and Publix:
Publix Fundraiser
To sign-up, you’ll need to go to www.publix.com or the Publix app on your phone. You will need to setup or sign-in to your existing account. Choose “My Publix Partner” and enter Discovery Middle School Bands.
Kroger Fundraiser
Signing up for Kroger rewards is one of the easiest ways you can fundraise for the band. You can link your existing card to DMS Bands by following the information below:
Registration Instructions:
The Kroger Community Rewards program is an ideal way to support your favorite non-profit or charity organization. The program allocates funds to participating organizations based on the purchases that registered members, family and friends of the organization have made at Kroger using their Kroger Plus card. Each individual should enroll their Kroger Plus Cards online at the Kroger secure website, www.krogercommunityrewards.com and then choose the organization they wish to support.
To use the Kroger Community Rewards Program:
1. Register your Kroger Plus card online at krogercommunityrewards.com
• Be sure to have your Kroger Plus card handy (you will need the number)
• If you do not yet have a Kroger Plus card, they are available at the customer service desk at any Kroger.
• Click on Sign In/Register
• Click on SIGN UP TODAY in the ‘New Customer?’ box (unless you have previously registered online).
• Sign up for a Kroger Rewards Account by entering zip code, clicking on favorite store, entering your email address and creating a password, agreeing to the terms and conditions
• You will then get a message to check your email inbox and click on the link within the body of the email to finalize card registration.
• Click on My Account and use your email address and password to proceed to the next step.
2. Link your card with DMS Bands
• Log into your account at krogercommunityrewards.com
• Click on Edit Kroger Community Rewards information and input your Kroger Plus card Number.
• Update or confirm your information.
• Enter the code NX095 and click on confirm.
• To verify you are enrolled correctly, you will see your organization’s name on the right side of your information page.
Planet Fundraiser:
Download the Planet Fundraiser app and choose Discovery Middle School Band.
Every time you shop at a local merchant (such as Target or Shaggy’s), simply open the app and snap a pic of your receipt. You can also choose to shop at various online retailers through the app. Planet Fundraiser will give back to DMS Bands!
Band Room Supply Wish List
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.
- See following for 2018/2019 DMS Band Parent Boosters email contacts:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MXOopspMWfXez7SvmRW-vh43bOIoUZ6vSMh5fgDr_nc/edit?usp=sharing
If you are interested in a Band Booster Position, please contact us:
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