Scoggins Band Newsletter
Week of April 20
IPR Grades
Band Grade of 0- If you have a 0 in the gradebook for the IPR please reach out to your primary band director so we can assist in getting your child caught up. Students will only receive a 0 on the IPR if they have not submitted any work.
If you have a 100 in band please look at HAC to see if you have any assignments coded LX. This means that the assignment is Late, but we are not currently counting it as a 0. We will accept work late without penalty, and are happy to work with every student if there is a circumstance that prevents them from participating in certain assignments.
eLearning has been an adjustment for all of us, and it is not our goal for Band to be a stressor. So please let us know how we can help if you have any questions.
Virtual Ensembles
I do have access to a few full subscriptions that can be given out to the first 20 students that reach out to me with the piece of music they are wanting to play AND who they are performing with. You can pick anyone in any band class, and the groups can be as small as 2, and as large as you would like.
Where to find music?
In SmartMusic there is a tile that says Small Ensembles, this would be a great place to look. You can also search the internet for pop tunes, YouTube has some ensembles that shows the music in the video. Be creative!! I am working to get access to my books at school, and if that happens soon I will share a file with more options.
Also you could compose your ensemble to play with your friends. HOW AWESOME COULD THAT BE?!?!
This is optional, but could be so much fun!
Independence High School Audition Info
Does my student have band assignments due?
Flipgrid Help
Mr. Davis-https://flipgrid.com/db577ae0
Ms. Brinkman-https://flipgrid.com/brinkman2020
Please take advantage of this. You can als just reach out to say hello, we'd love to see you!
Mr. Davis Zoom Meetings
Thursday
1PM-Advanced Bands Zoom Meeting-Code will be sent out via Canvas.
Friday
10AM-Beginner Zoom Meeting-Code will be sent out via CanvasThis is optional and a time to ask questions, and say hi.
Canvas-SmartMusic Assignment
In Canvas we have a SmartMusic reminder assignment. Please take screenshot of your SmartMusic homepage once you have submitted all your assignments. This is a goodway to make sure you have done everything. Below is an example of the homepage that we want included in your submission. If you can not include a picture then please list the assignment and submission date.
eLearning Lesson Plans
Scoggins Middle School Lesson Plan- click on your primary director for weekly lesson plan
Canvas- ALL Band students will have assignments to submit weekly in Canvas. These will be located under the "Assignments" link on the left side of the courses homepage.
SmartMusic-All Woodwind and Brass students have weekly SmartMusic assignments to turn in. If you have circumstances that need an alternative assignment from SmartMusic please reach out to your primary director so we can help.
Percussion students will also need to look into their Canvas classrooms that Mr. Jennings and Mr. Mulligan have setup.
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Email: davisad@friscoisd.org
Website: www.scogginsband.com
Location: 7070 Stacy Rd McKinney, TX 75070
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