Hudson Hawk Band Updates
Week of September 14-18
Assignments Due This Week
**ALL STUDENTS (now including beginners) WILL COMPLETE WEEKLY PRACTICE LOGS EVERY MONDAY STARTING THIS WEEK.**
1. Practice Log 9/7-9/13
2. Alphabet Masters Level 1 Challenge
Advanced Bands
1. Practice Log 9/7-9/13
2. Clap/Count Rhythm Challenge
3. WIND SYMPHONY ONLY - Caravan Assignment #2: Play by Ear
Virtual Pizza Party & Trivia Night
We are working on a pizza fundraiser for that evening - stay tuned for more info!
Thursday, Sep 24, 2020, 06:30 PM
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WIND SYMPHONY Sectionals Resume THIS WEEK
Face-to-Face Student Reminders
F2F Following Safety Protcols
THANK YOU SO MUCH!
Amazon Smile/Wishlist
Click HERE if you are interested in viewing the band's Amazon wishlist.
Grades
**If you have a question/concern about a grade issue, please direct your communication to the teacher of your student's class. Although it looks like Mrs. Becker is the teacher for all the classes, I am not and don't always have the information regarding grades for classes I don't teach. We are both always happy to help, but this will save time in the long run.**
Mrs. Becker - Beginner Flute, Beginner Oboe, Beginner Clarinet, Beginner Saxophone, Symphonic Band (Sub Non-VarsityA), and Wind Symphony (Varsity)
Mr. Urban - Beginner Trumpet, Beginner French Horn, Beginner Trombone, Beginner Baritone/Tuba, Beginner Percussion (grades only), and Honors Band (Non-Varsity).
Grades from Canvas have been synced to Skyward on Sunday evening and it seems like it worked better this time. The district is now running a recalculation of grades in Skyward (so averages should be corrected) Monday-Friday at 8am, 12pm, 4pm, and 8pm.
Although Skyward is the official GISD gradebook, the most up to date grade info will be in Canvas (because we only sync to Skyward twice a week). Thanks for continuing to stay positive as we figure out what works best in each of these new systems.
Band Students of the Week!
Congrats to our students of the week from 9/7!
Click the band name to see who is in the lead and what great things they are earning points for!
Delivering Goody Bags
Keep up the great work, everyone!
Joke of the Week
This week's joke was provided by Josh Abrha - thanks for the laughs!
There were tons of great options this week and it was so hard to choose a winner!
Repeat Information - Please Read/Complete If You Haven't Already
2020-2021 HMS Band Handbook
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bLwSnGrkHmAAdJ91XcUcUs5NkoEawYnl/view?usp=sharing
Please understand that this year is unlike any other and our policies, procedures, and plans are likely to change throughout the year, especially with regards to performances when we are allowed to gather together again.
Band Fees
Band fees can be paid through Paypal in Charms (preferred method), with credit card, and by cash/check if absolutely necessary.
**Students using school-owned instruments (oboe, bassoon, bass clarinet, tenor sax, bari sax, French horn, euphonium, and tuba) are required to pay an instrument usage fee set by the district of $25 per semester ($50 for the year). This fee will be assessed in Skyward and payments will need to be made online in Skyward this fall. We are still setting this up in Skyward and will let you know when the charges have been applied so you are able to make the payment.**
Helpful Info/Reminders
HMS Floor Plan/Map
New Class Schedule - Virtual & F2F
Lunch Schedule - Virtual & F2F
Face-to-Face Seating/Locker Info
SEATING/LOCKER INFO FOR FACE-TO-FACE STUDENTS
Students who have band 2, 3, 4, 6, or 7th period will put their instrument away in their assigned locker before they go to their 1st/5th period class in the morning, but will be required to carry their instrument with them to the rest of their classes AFTER they have their band class period that day.
UPDATE - Charms Issues
If you have logged in and are wondering about paying band fees if your student has a credit on their account, the easiest thing to do is to make a miscellaneous payment. You can specify what the payment is for since it will be for the remaining balance and not the entire Fall fee. Then you can "request a transfer" of that payment to go to the fall fees.
Thanks for working with us as we solve some of these technology issues!
About Us
Heather Becker - Director
Dan Urban - Assistant Director
Email: hdbecker@garlandisd.net
Website: www.hudsonband.org
Phone: 972-675-3070 52218
Facebook: facebook.com/hudsonmsband
Twitter: @hudsonhawkband