DMS Bands Weekly News
December 15th, 2019
NOTE:
There will be no morning band room this week.
Students WILL BE PLAYING instruments in class this week! They DO need instruments.
CALENDAR
Schedule: Week 3 - B A C E D
Mon/Tues = regular schedule. Exam Schedule: Wed-Friday
Merritt and Parker will be out Tuesday-Friday of this week.
The band room will have substitutes for both teachers and students WILL play instruments most days.
No MORNING BAND ROOM this week.
Congratulations DMS SYMPHONIC BAND on a fantastic performance at UA Honor Band!
Announcements for All
DMS BANDS SPIRIT WEAR for the holidays!
See our new ONLINE STORE here!
You'll find sweatpants, sweatshirts, t-shirts, active wear & more!
https://sew-southern.com/collections/discovery-middle-school-band
Please be caught up on ORLANDO payments before you leave for the holidays. Please check newsletter for details and email info@dmsbands.org if you need a payment plan and missed a payment. These MUST be paid on time, or have a payment plan in place.
Spring Trip Newsletter: https://www.smore.com/6tegj
DMS PERCUSSIONISTS: Come one, Come all! The information for the 2020 DMS Percussion Ensemble season is HERE! Check it out ASAP and see if its something you'd like to join!
CLICK HERE for percussion info!
Exam Schedule:
See below
Cadet/Beginner Band
Beginner Brass (B block band) will go caroling around the building Monday morning before school. Students should meet in the band room at 7:30! Please don't create a hardship with transportation - this event is option and just for spreading some holiday joy!
ALL students should take instruments home over the holiday break!! Students should make an effort to practice a few times over the holidays!
The ornament image included below is the worksheets students will be given to encourage practice over the break!
Link to worksheet is here, if you want to print for yourself, or need to re-print. Hopefully the substitutes will give this to the students at the end of the week.
DMS PERCUSSIONISTS: There are a couple of spots in our Percussion Ensemble available to beginner percussionists! The information for the 2020 DMS Percussion Ensemble season is HERE! Usually, this group is for 7th and 8th grade percussionists with a year of experience under their belt, but we are looking to include a couple of our beginner percussionists too. Check it out ASAP and see if its something you'd like to join! Let Mrs. Merritt know on Monday if you're interested.
Concert/Symphonic Bands
Congratulations to our DMS Symphonic Band for an absolutely outstanding performance on Friday in Tuscaloosa! We are so proud of you!
DMS PERCUSSIONISTS: Come one, Come all! The information for the 2020 DMS Percussion Ensemble season is HERE! Check it out ASAP and see if its something you'd like to join!
FUNDRAISING
Publix Fundraiser
The little tags that once linked to DMS Band are no longer valid. Publix is moving to a system similar to Kroger. To sign-up, you’ll need to go to www.publix.com or the Publix app on your phone. You will need to setup or sign-in to your existing account. Choose “My Publix Partner” and enter Discovery Middle School - Madison, AL.
Kroger Fundraiser
Signing up for Kroger rewards is one of the easiest ways you can fundraise for the band. You can link your existing card to DMS by following the information below.
Registration Instructions:
The Kroger Community Rewards program is an ideal way to support your favorite non-profit or
charity organization. The program allocates funds to participating organizations based on the purchases that registered members, family and friends of the organization have made at Kroger using their Kroger Plus card. Each individual should enroll their Kroger Plus Cards online at the Kroger secure website, www.krogercommunityrewards.com and then choose the organization they wish to support.
To use the Kroger Community Rewards Program:
1. Register your Kroger Plus card online at krogercommunityrewards.com
• Be sure to have your Kroger Plus card handy (you will need the number)
• If you do not yet have a Kroger Plus card, they are available at the customer service desk at any Kroger.
• Click on Sign In/Register
• Click on SIGN UP TODAY in the ‘New Customer?’ box (unless you have previously
registered online).
• Sign up for a Kroger Rewards Account by entering zip code, clicking on favorite store,
entering your email address and creating a password, agreeing to the terms and conditions
• You will then get a message to check your email inbox and click on the link within the body of the email to finalize card registration.
• Click on My Account and use your email address and password to proceed to the next step.
2. Link your card with DMS Band
• Log into your account at krogercommunityrewards.com
• Click on Edit Kroger Community Rewards information and input your Kroger Plus card
Number.
• Update or confirm your information.
• Enter DISCOVERY BAND, select organization from list and click on confirm.
• To verify you are enrolled correctly, you will see your organization’s name on the right side of your information page.
Tips:
• REMEMBER, purchases will not count for the DMS Band until after you have registered your card and linked it to the DMS Band
• If you use your phone number (alternateID) at the register instead of swiping your card, call 800-576-4377 and select option 4 to get your Kroger Plus card number.
• You must swipe your registered Kroger Plus card (or use the alternate ID that is associated
with your registered Kroger Plus card) when shopping for each purchase to count.
Recommended Reed Brands
Great for stocking stuffers!! :)
We recommend first year players start on a 2.5 strength reed and aim to move up to a size 3 by the second year of playing. Strength of reed should increase by the second year. We don't recommend anyone performing on higher than a 3.5.
1 - Vandoren
Compare strengths
2 - Rico Royal
Speaking of Stocking Stuffers...
Band Room Supply Wish List
-CANDY for bribing...we mean...encouraging our students! !
-Paper Towels
-Tissues
-Command Hooks
-Computer paper (white)
-Pencils (non-mechanical)
If you ever purchase reeds or any music supplies that don't work for your student, see if they can work as a donation to the program! For pricey donations we can provide a tax letter. Thanks!
VOLUNTEER
Thank you to those who are considering volunteering to help our band program!! We depend on our amazing parent volunteers - and we have fun, too! We will be reaching out to volunteers this week to do some long range planning!
-All chaperones must pass the Secure Volunteer background screen and have a Secure Volunteer ID card. https://bib.com/secureVolunteer/Madison-City-Schools/
Please email info@dmsbands.org your receipt for our records! We need to send your name for approval as soon as you apply.
Thank you for your time and dedication!!
Happy Holidays from the DMS Band family!
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