DMS Bands Weekly News
February 2, 2020
This Week
Schedule: Week 1
A B C D E
No morning band room this week.
Monday 2/3 - Percussion Ensemble (3:30-5:30)
Thursday 2/6 - Percussion Ensemble (3:30-5:30)
DMS Showcase - Jazz Band Performance
(6:00-6:15) and (6:45-7:00)
Update Your Calendars!
- March 3 - DMS Symphonic Band Music Performance Assessment - James Clemens HS (9:00 AM)
- March 11 - DMS Concert Band Music Performance Assessment - Hartselle HS (9:25 AM)
- SPRING CONCERT DATES - May 11 (Cadet and Concert Band)
- SPRING CONCERT DATES - May 12 (Symphonic Band)
- Jazz Brunch: May 16 (Jazz Band Only)
Announcements for All
Please double check CHARMS so you can see your balance due. If you need help checking your CHARMS account, email info@dmsbands.org.
We REALLY need you guys to buy some of this amazing DMS Band spirit wear! We have tons of types of clothing, including gym shorts, athletic wear, sweatshirts, etc!! Please get some!!
https://sew-southern.com/collections/discovery-middle-school-band
Please fill out this form (video consent form) so that our student teacher can submit his video submissions to EdTPA for his degree. You can print this version, fill out the second page and bring it in... or your student will receive one in class.
All DMS Band students should fill out the google form below:
Cadet Band
Please fill out this form (video consent form) so that our student teacher can submit his video submissions to EdTPA for his degree. You can print this version, fill out the second page and bring it in... or your student will receive one in class.
VIDEO CONSENT FORM - ALL BAND CLASSES
Get you some AMAZING Discovery Band spirit wear!
https://sew-southern.com/collections/discovery-middle-school-band
We are running into MANY students who are not quite as organized as we have been in the fall. Please make sure your beginner band student has the following:
- book
- binder (black, w/ nametag)
- pencil
- instrument
- accessorries (mallets for mallet players, reeds and ligatures for reed players, neckstraps for saxophone players, mouthpiece for brass players, etc)
Starting this week, parents will get a phone call each time a student forgot something they needed for class. We have way too many students showing up repeatedly forgetting supplies. Students get behind when they can't participate with the group, so please help us help you!
Rising 9th Parent Meeting - Thursday 1/30/20
Rising 9th grade parent meeting in DMS Band room (hosted by BJHS directors and boosters). All current 8th grade band parents need to attend.
Time: 6pm
Concert/Symphonic Bands
Please fill out this form (video consent form) so that our student teacher can submit his video submissions to EdTPA for his degree. You can print this version, fill out the second page and bring it in... or your student will receive one in class.
VIDEO CONSENT FORM - ALL BAND CLASSES
Get you some AMAZING Discovery Band spirit wear!
https://sew-southern.com/collections/discovery-middle-school-band
Rising 9th Parent Meeting - Thursday 1/30/20
Rising 9th grade parent meeting in DMS Band room (hosted by BJHS directors and boosters). All current 8th grade band parents need to attend.
Time: 6pm
Congratulations to those of you who made our District 1 Honor Band or the Alabama ALL STATE Band!
We are so incredibly proud of ALL of the students who tried out this past weekend. Your hard work has made you better! Our band is great because of you!
ORLANDO TRIP UPDATES
The new due date for trip payment #4 (originally 1/24) is now 1/30.
We have our new money turn in box up and running! It works great! Thank you for your patience and understanding in that transitional time.
Payment amount: $250.
Please check CHARMS and see your balance so everyone can be caught up. We have already made 3 payments to our travel company, so we need payments in on time where possible. Thank you!
Spring Trip Newsletter: https://www.smore.com/6tegj
Treasurer Updates
Please remember: Checks and online payments are the preferred method of payment.
2 phone numbers and 1 drivers license number should be included on checks.
Spring Class Dues ($50) and Spring Instrument Rental ($60) are due. Thank you for helping us collect these payments in a timely manner!
Here is the link you can use to pay online:
https://www.madisoncity.k12.al.us/domain/1659
Note that there is a $3.50 charge for paying online
Please email us a copy of the receipt so we can enter the payment in Charms. The systems aren't linked so it won't post automatically, and it takes us several days to get a copy of all online payments.
FUNDRAISING
Publix Fundraiser
The little tags that once linked to DMS Band are no longer valid. Publix is moving to a system similar to Kroger. 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 - Madison, AL.
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 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 Band
• 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 DISCOVERY BAND, select organization from list 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.
Tips:
• REMEMBER, purchases will not count for the DMS Band until after you have registered your card and linked it to the DMS Band
• If you use your phone number (alternateID) at the register instead of swiping your card, call 800-576-4377 and select option 4 to get your Kroger Plus card number.
• You must swipe your registered Kroger Plus card (or use the alternate ID that is associated
with your registered Kroger Plus card) when shopping for each purchase to count.
Band Room Supply Wish List
-CANDY for bribing...we mean...encouraging our students!
-Computer paper (white)
-Paper Towels
-Tissues
-Command Hooks
-Pencils (non-mechanical)
If you ever purchase reeds or any music supplies that don't work for your student, see if they can work as a donation to the program! For pricey donations we can provide a tax letter. Thanks!
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