WINTER PARK BAND Weekly Newsletter
April 6, 2020
THIS WEEK
Virtual Office Hours
Tuesday, Apr 7, 2020, 11:00 AM
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Virtual Office Hours
Wednesday, Apr 8, 2020, 11:00 AM
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Virtual Office Hours
Thursday, Apr 9, 2020, 11:00 AM
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From Mr. Clemente
Dear Winter Park Band families,
I hope this finds you all in still in good health and good spirits.We had a fairly smooth first week of distance learning, and I have heard from a number of students and families on how they are successfully adapting to our current situation. If any of our Band families are in need of help during this time, please do not hesitate to reach out. We are all working through this situation, and the more we can do it together, while from a distance, the better!
In this newsletter, you will find codes for both Google classroom and SmartMusic programs. It is essential that all students are a part of both the Google Classroom for their respective class, as well as the SmartMusic classroom resource.
UPCOMING AUDITIONS
Also, the decision has been made to hold auditions for both next year's Wind Symphony and Jazz Ensemble I digitally. Please see below for more information, as well as links for students to sign up for an audition time.
Mr. Smith and I are both always reachable via email. As always, it is a best practice to email both of us with any questions, concerns, clarifications, etc. One of us will see the email as quickly as we are able and provide a response.
All of the best - stay home if you are able, and continue to stay healthy and safe,
Mr. Clemente
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From the Band Booster President
Week of April 5, 2020
Hello everyone. I hope this finds you and your families well. Other than classes and the lessons/playing/etc. associated with those classes, all other band activities that were scheduled are on hold/cancelled (please read the newsletter and look at Charms calendar for schedule modifications), but please stay tuned for updates as they develop. I hope you and your loved ones stay safe and positive, and I know everyone will look forward to reconnecting in person when that time comes. If you need anything at all, please do not hesitate to connect with one of us.
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Google Classroom Codes
The procedure to join the class is the same as before, but in case you are not in the appropriate classes or need a refresher:
1.) Sign into Google using your OCPS student email
2.) Click on the apps icon
3.) Select Classroom
4.) Click on the "+" in the upper right hand corner
5.) Enter the code for the class:
Class Codes:
Symphonic Band: ikqsgbj
Jazz Ensemble II: 2u32u3n
Jazz Ensemble I: otmxdo7
Freshman Jazz Band: soj7ebe
Wind Symphony: zgshiz6
Concert Band: triopqc
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SmartMusic Classroom Resource - Codes to Join
2. When prompted for a class code, please enter:
Symphonic Band - Period 2:G2NKV-KDENE
Wind Symphony - Period 6: 33NCP-X3ZNA
Concert Band - Period 7: 7ZZW4-PAPXX
Please create your account no later than this Wednesday, April 8.
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WIND SYMPHONY AUDITION FORMAT UPDATE
Audition Dates: Monday, April 13 - Thursday, April 16
Sign up for an audition time here: Wind Symphony Audition Sign Up Sheet
To help students learn how to use the Big Blue Button program, Mr. Smith and Mr. Clemente will be holding "virtual office hours" this week. Please see the "This Week" section of the newsletter for dates and times.
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JAZZ ENSEMBLE I AUDITION FORMAT UPDATE
Audition Dates: Monday, April 20 - Thursday, April 22
Sign up for an audition time here: Jazz Ensemble I Audition Sign Up Sheet
To help students learn how to use the Big Blue Button program, Mr. Smith and Mr. Clemente will be holding "virtual office hours" this week. Please see the "This Week" section of the newsletter for dates and times.
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OCPS Meals Distribution
OCPS families, The district’s FREE Grab-n-Go meal distribution for children begins tomorrow, Monday, March 23.
Fifty schools across the district will be handing out breakfast, lunch and a breakfast for the next day. Any child aged 18 and under will receive the meals with no questions asked. Children must be present to receive the meals, they can be in a vehicle, walking or riding a bike, no identification is needed. The family does not need to qualify for free and reduced meals and the child does not have to be enrolled at our school to receive food. Also, please consider any food allergies if your child is consuming the meals.
Distribution begins tomorrow at 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Families can go to any of the 50 school sites. You can find the list of locations on the front page of www.ocps.net and on the district’s Facebook page.
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UPCOMING
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JAZZ ENSEMBLE I AUDITIONS - Monday, April 20 - Wednesday, April 22
Winter Park High School Band
Email: michael.clemente@ocps.net
Website: www.winterparkhsband.com
Location: 2100 Summerfield Road, Winter Park, FL, USA
Phone: 4076223200
Facebook: www.facebook.com/winterparkhsband