McKinney Boyd Band Newsletter
August 24th- August 31st
Weekly Announcements
Newsletter Synopsis (As of 8/21)
1. Band photo date is Monday 8/31 from 3:00-6:00pm in the band hall. READ BELOW FOR DETAILS
2. Bell covers for all brass will be required starting on Tuesday 8/25 for our afterschool rehearsal. Please contact your section liasions for help in you cannot create one yourself. We have many volunteers and material that can be used to help.
CLICK HERE FOR LIST OF CONTACTS
3. FanPledge fundraiser is next Friday August 28th. This is a required participation event (Read below for options and details)
4. If you missed our uniform fittings this past week, please reach out to our uniform team @ boydbanduniforms@gmail.com
4. Updated Deadlines for Ad's in the Boyd Football Program:
Personal ads due. 8/27/2020
5. All music (All-State/Stand Tunes/part assignments/Show music**) is posted/available on the boydband.com website under media--music downloads. Password reminders come through remind/canvas classroom.
6. I have listed our most recent Covid 19 protocol/protection procedures HERE (CLICK).
Check out our Boyd band flow chart maps for during and after school rehearsals.
Band Photo Shoot (8/31) from 3:00-6:00
This next week we will complete passing out spirit items that make up our "summer uniform".
In light of COVID, we did not feel it would be safe to do a traditional full band photo shoot/ section picture and with the help of the Athletic department found the following solution.
On Monday 8/31 the band hall will open at 3:00pm for ALL individual band members to come and take an individual photo. This is a come and go event and we will be open until 6:00pm. Please come through the back (loading dock) entrance into the band hall.
Students must have:
- Blue Band athletic shorts
- Red Band Dri fit shirt
- Marching instrument
This individual photo will be manipulated to create a section and a full band compilation photo.
We will follow all of the same safety protocols for this photo shoot ( Filling out Prescreening form/ temperature check/ sanitizing/ facemask) that we would for a normal rehearsal.
***If you have chosen virtual and have been choosing to not come to rehearsals you are allowed to come for this photo shoot. Keep in mind, if you do not come then you will not be in the picture for both the football program and the yearbook. This is your choice of course, but there will be no other opportunity to take these photos other than on 8/31
FanPledge Fundraiser Details
Our Fan Pledge fundraiser event is on Friday 8/28.
This is a REQUIRED PARTICIPATION event for the students.
There is no fundraiser that we do that is as effective, simple or easy as this one. This fundraiser is a big part as to how we lowered our fee's by almost 50% this past year. Our success this year helps maintain (or potentially lower) fees for next year so it is very important that every student participate.
To give families options for distancing they can choose from 1 of 2 options:
Option 1 (Live/in person)
- Same safety protocols will be followed for any after school event
- We will break into 5 sub groups and compete in different rooms (smaller distanced groups)
- We will project live event and zoom meeting at same time on the projectors
Option 2 (Virtual through zoom)
- Students will sign in through a zoom link and compete with their section virtually
- They can make their calls from home and enter their numbers virtually.
We are going to take time in class on Monday to set up student accounts and prep the students for Friday
Remind 101 UPDATE/ARCHIVE: Resign up for new group ASAP
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
Tips to prep for After School Rehearsals
After school rehearsals are 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 REHEARAL
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 (8/12):
Good News!
We will be receiving another portion of our refund back soon from Directors choice. Just like last time we will send out checks to our families.
***Those families that purchased insurance will have to go back to their claim and adjust the amount that has been refunded!
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 (NEW CANCELLATION LETTER NOW ADDED TO DRIVE)
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.
Calendar for the Week
Tuesday (8/25) Brass/Percussion Rehearsal 3:30-5:30
Wednesday (8/26) NO REHEARSAL (Tutorials by appointment)
Thursday (8/27) WW/Guard Rehearsal 3:30-5:30
Friday (8/28) FanPledge fundraiser event (REQUIRED PARTICIPATION) 6:00pm
Monday (8/31) Band Photo Shoot Day 3:00-6:00pm
Looking Ahead
Friday 8/28 - Fan Pledge fundraiser
Monday 8/31 - Band photo shoot day
Thursday 9/24- MBHS vs. Flower mound (Athletics Senior Night)
Friday 9/25- Family Night Concert /Fundraiser/ Letter Jacket presentation
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