McKinney Boyd Band Newsletter
July 22nd- July 31st
Weekly Announcements
Updated information (As of 7/22)
1. A NEW IMPORTANT LETTER IS BEING SHARED THROUGH REMIND, CANVAS (AUDITION PAGE) AND GOOGLE CLASSROOMS. PLEASE LOG ON AND READ FOR INFORMATION ABOUT OUR FALL SEASON.
2. We are going to refresh/archive the 2019/20 remind 101 groups on Friday (July 24th) @ 9:00am, please join the correct 2020-21 group starting at 9:05am so you don't miss any information.
3. Fill out the 2020 Marching choice google form button (STUDENTS ONLY) below ASAP so we can begin planning for more accurate numbers for our halftime show.
4. Safety being a first priority we are looking for families to help create instrument specific PPE (Masks/brass bell covers- See details below)
5. With new updated football dates, we will be going later in the winter months, our spirit wear team is encouraging you to purchase winter spirit wear gear.
We are extending the ordering of the pull over ($30) and zip up hoodies ($35) till Sunday, July 26th to guarantee the current prices. After July 26th the hoodie prices may increase.
Please note that Marching Season Uniform Winter gear ONLY INCLUDES the Letterman Jacket, both styles of hoodies, and the beanies (the currant one and the to be determined beanie)"
6. Interested in purchasing an ad (business/personal) for the football program?
Read this Informative Letter: Instruction Letter
Business Ad Order form : Due 7/24/20
Personal Ad Order form: Due 8/1/20
7. MISD Fine Arts summer camp guidelines/COVID waiver form (CLICK)- Read, print off COVID waiver form (In link) and bring on the 1st day of camp.). ***This form/guidelines is the latest information that we have and tentative if we are allowed to have marching band. Just wanted to pass the information along.
8. Cancelled uniform fittings this week
We will table these fittings for when we can meet together. This will now be once we start school.
9. Donate to the Samaratin Inn (See photos below): We are partnering with BEYOND THE CURVE to help with our local community in this time of crisis.
Remind 101 UPDATE/ARCHIVE coming Friday July 24th!!
We are going to archive the old 2019-2020 members at 9:00am on Friday July 24th. Please join the correct 2020-2021 group starting at 9:05 am so that you do not miss any future communications.
Remind is the quickest and easiest way for us to send information out. ***We require all students to join and strongly encourage parents to do also in order to stay informed.
Text the following code to the #81010 :
9th grade student: @boydband9
10th grade student: @boydband10
11th grade student: @boydband11
12th grade student: @boydband12
9th grade parent: @mbbandfm9
10th grade parent: @mbbandfm10
11th grade parent: @mbbandfm11
12th grade parent: @mbbandfm12
Incoming parent/student (current 8th grader): @mbhs8to9
Band Specific Personal Protective Equipment
We all know for good reasons that masks are going to be required for the near future.
Our goal now for band is to minimize aerosols produced by playing an instrument to further protect us.
This link is a great resource for patterns that we would like all instruments to look into and create with the exception of flutes. (Scroll down for patterns)
http://www.unitedsound.org/mask
All brass will be needing/creating a bell cover for this semester.
For indoor rehearsals, masks will be used as much as possible so this design will benefit you through transitions of playing to covering your face during periods of rest.
Most Recent UIL Update (Make sure to read the letter sent out through remind for clearer details)
Camp times/dates and safety precautions in place.
We are in a constant state of flux as the state and district change procedures to protect our kids and staff. The most recent camp info is posted here.
We will be utilizing temperature check-in stations, extra sanitation stations and will be following all the regulations of MISD, TEA and UIL. The staff will be having specific training the next few weeks to make sure that we are maintaining all safety measures. We won't lie, it is going to be nice to see live student faces and "get back to band business"!
Color Guard Camp:
July 24, 31st, Aug. 7th (Virtual) 1-4pm
Leadership Camp:
July 22-24(Virtual) 9:00am-3:00pm
First day of full band/ Summer Band: (Live)
August 13th (In Person) (**specific schedule to be sent out soon)
***A physical must be on file for all members, (Returning members-if you filled out "yes" on the medical history form during registration you will need a new physical before you can participate.)
***All New members must submit to us a physical before participation can be allowed.
Physical info
TEA/UIL have mandated that incoming 9th graders are required to get physicals for 2020-2021.
All returning members will have to fill out the Medical history form, If you notate "yes" on items 1-6 you will also be required to grab a physical.
Tips to prep for Camp
Camp is fun and nothing to worry about but here are some things that we have learned after years of experience that can help you succeed the first couple of days.
#1: GO OUTSIDE STARING NOW AND ACCLIMATE TO OUTDOOR ACTIVITY
Video games and TV binging can be fun in moderation, but it will be a big shock to your system if you are not used to going outside and you can become disoriented very easily without acclimating beforehand.
#2 HYDRATE THOROUGHLY WITH WATER STARTING AT LEAST A WEEK BEFORE YOU WILL ATTEND CAMP
It takes time for your body to become fully hydrated. If the first day of camp is when you start you can become dehydrated within hours so substitute that soda/juice/dairy for some high quality H2O about a week in advance.
#3 INVEST IN A HIGH QUALITY PERFORMANCE SHOE (SAUCONY, BROOKS, NEW BALANCE) AND AVOID BOOTS AND CONVERSE. ***NIKE/UNDER ARMOR CAN WORK, BUT OFFER LITTLE SUPPORT FOR MARCHING ACTIVITIES
Most of our injuries are due to improper footwear choices. The brightest and coolest shoes may be fashionable but your knees, back and neck will thank you for a shoe with proper support. There is a "Run On" shop at Eldorado and Lake Forest, They are pros at fitting proper shoes to individual foot styles.
#4 WEAR LIGHT (COLOR AND WEIGHT) CLOTHING
Students in pants and all black will be sent home immediately. It will be a cheaper and easier ride than the ambulance after the heat exhaustion attack. Don't Mess with Texas (heat/humidity)!!!
#5 AVOID DAIRY IN THE MORNING TO AVOID A "SIDELINE SHOWER" (SHAKES/PROTIEN INCLUDED)
No more explanation needed here :)
Spring Trip: Update
Latest update from Directors Choice (5/1):
The dates for our families have been corrected!
All families who have purchased insurance can now begin filing their claims.
**Instead of cancelling policies for those families that signed up with with incorrect link, the company has changed the dates manually with our guidance.
Our dates are 4/24-4/27.
I have updated both groups (MBHS/MHS) for your group number/policy number reference in the Document Hub link below.
***Even though we are making progress, there are still forms that we do not have access to and are working to get more information. Please feel free to call/work with the insurance company for clarifications. I will update forms in the hub as I get them.
We have 15 months from point of cancellation to complete our claims.
Information that I currently have access to for claim purposes:
Official Cancellation date: 3/24/20
Original Deposit date: 6/10/2019
Google Drive Claim Document Hub for Parents
(Will continue to be updated as information is made available to me):
Corpus Trip Cancellation Claim Documents
DC Coordinator contact info:
Allison Graham
Account Manager
Director's Choice
allison.graham@directorschoice.com
806-687-0802
I hope that it is clear we are being as transparent in this process as we can and are all working to find solutions for everyone.
***Understand that this is a point of high stress for every director/travel agency in the country at this point. I do not have all the answers but you can rest assured that taking care of our families is the highest point of focus right now and doing right by you is my highest priority. I am doing EVERYTHING in my power to protect you and find solutions. If you reach out to me with trip questions, I will respond as quickly as I can within 24-48hrs. I appreciate all your grace and patience.
Important information for Private lesson students/teachers
We are HIGHLY ENCOURAGING families who take private lessons to communicate with their teachers and work to the best of their ability to continue lessons remotely through Skype, Facetime or work out home lessons.
If you feel that you do not want to risk it, then we suggest "donating" your normal lesson fee's and working with your teacher to reschedule as necessary.
***This suggestion is for your discretion***:
We want to make sure that you are aware that teaching privately in some cases is the only source of income for many of our teachers. Any week/day that school is cancelled directly impacts their livelihood. Our teachers also have mortgages, rent, bills and groceries to take care of. Please keep this in mind when making your decisions.
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McKinney Boyd High School Bronco Band Social Media/Contact
Email: ttreadwell@mckinneyisd.net
Website: boydband.com
Location: 600 North Lake Forest Drive, McKinney, TX, USA
Phone: 469-302-3400
Facebook: facebook.com/mbhsbroncoband