DMS Bands Weekly News
August 11, 2019
Calendar
Monday: Schedule: Week 2 - E D C B A
Wednesday: Final Day to look over Band Handbook in Google Classroom - due 11:59pm
Wednesday - Friday: Fall Guard Tryouts - 3:30-5:30pm (See Merritt for a flyer)
Thursday: BAND PARENT MEETING 6:30pm
Announcements
Please pay all Band Fees ASAP or turn in PAYMENT PLAN:
-Checks need two phone numbers and a driver's license number.
-Instrument distribution is in progress, thank you for your patience!
-Fees can be paid at DMS Band Parents Meeting, but are also able to be sent with student and turned into Band lock box.
Karyl - treasurer@dmsbands.org
Both Band Directors - info@dmsbands.org
First Band Parent Meeting! - Thursday 8/15 at 6:30pm
CADET/BEGINNER Classes - First day with instruments: Monday 8/19/19!! Do not bring instruments to school this week unless you will be practicing in the morning band room duty time at 7:30am. If you'd like to practice, no problem!
MORNING BAND ROOM begins Monday 8/12/19! Details below.
-All students MUST log in to Google Classroom - we suggest inviting parents as guardians to get notifications. Students must use the MADISON CITY email address, not a gmail!
-7th and 8th grade students are eligible for fall color guard! No experience necessary. Tryouts are August 14th, 15th and 16th this week. Meet in the band room after school and have a ride home at 5:30pm!
SEE FLYER BELOW for details! Email jmmerritt@madisoncity.k12.al.us with questions!
Cadet/Beginner Band
-Students have been given a packet parents should use when acquiring an instrument. The DMS Handbook has helpful info as well and is on each student's google classroom homework tab.
-All students are required to be in Google Classroom** for Cadet Band. DMS Handbook assignment is due Wednesday night! ALL students must complete and click "turn in."
We recommend inviting parents/guardians on google classroom so parents can get notifications of assignments, etc!
**MUST use MadisonCity email address - gmail addresses won't work. If there are errors joining a class, you're probably logged in as a gmail account.
Cadet Code: fr1nfn1
-Morning Band room is open to beginners and this begins tomorrow 8/12. Morning Band room is not required, its just an alternative to the gym or cafeteria holding areas in the mornings. Students can come practice in the band room after 7:30am.
-Most students have been assigned a band room locker. This is to keep instruments stored during the day. If your student has not been assigned yet, please don't bring an instrument to school yet.
--> Students should get a combination lock for these lockers to keep instruments safe. No key locks.
-Students have been told they should NOT carry instruments around school all day. They should use band room lockers.
-We are in the process of assigning school instruments. Thank you for your patience!! It's a huge job!
Symphonic and Concert Bands (C block/D block)
-Make sure band fees are paid, or payment plans are turned in!
-Required: All students have to join google classroom**. Handbook assignment is due Wednesday!
Concert Band code: nsd8jzs
Symphonic Band code: f742bo
**MUST use MadisonCity email address - gmail addresses won't work. If there are errors joining a class, you're probably logged in as a gmail account.
-Binders have been purchased for the students in Con and Sym bands this year.
If you already purchased a binder as requested, hopefully you can use it for another class, save it, donate it to the band (for beginners) or we can try to help you sell it to a beginner. Apologies for the inconveniences this caused!
-Visit the website (link at top of newsletter) and print the music as it becomes available!
-Students have the option to memorize Pep Band music, or purchase a flip book and lyre for their instrument. Flip Books and Lyres purchased separately (unless trumpets or trombones want a bell-clip version). See link for an EXAMPLE. You can purchase from Amazon, online music stores like Woodwind Brasswind or local music stores (like Madison Band Supply or Gadsden Music).
-You CAN use polos from fall 2018 - the ones with white on the shoulders!
-If you need a new polo, we will take sizes Monday! We have sample sizes in the band room for kids to try in class. Polos are $22.
-Polos ARE available for parents, siblings, beginners, etc. Price is $22. Polos run large, sample polos will be available this week for try-on.
DMS Band Parent Meeting
First meeting of the year! Bring your questions and excitement for this awesome year! We are off to a great start!
Thursday, Aug 15, 2019, 06:30 PM
Discovery Middle School, Hughes Road, Madison, AL, USA
RSVPs are enabled for this event.
Any student who has NOT already acquired a textbook will have one ordered for them this week. They cost $12 each. Payments to "DMS Band" check or cash.
DMS Band Directors!
Ms. Emily Parker (Right)
Platform 9 3/4 (Behind)
Getting to know each other!
DMS hallway bulletin board!
PEP Band 2019!
CONCERT and SYMPHONIC are the only groups that perform together in the DMS Pep Band at the HOME Discovery football games. Beginners do NOT perform at football games. See schedule below!
We perform at HOME, 8th grade football games only.
We (DMS Pep Band) will NOT perform at the Jamboree on 8/24 - BJHS Band will be there, instead! Fun!
We also usually perform at the DMS vs LMS game, even when its 'away' - but details will come out for this as soon as we get them! We usually play this game at the MCS Stadium when its an LMS home game.
Fundraising
FALL Fundraisers:
-Bed Sheet sale fundraiser!! Coming in a few weeks!! There will be online sales available.
-DMS Halloween Dance in conjunction with PTA
-Silent Auction at Holiday Concert
Year-long fundraisers:
-Publix Partners
-Kroger Community Rewards
-We have a few DMS Band Cookbooks left for sale! ($12 each)
Band Room Supply Wish List
-regular computer paper!
-colored computer paper!
-film for Instax instant camera
-Paper Towels
-Clorox Wipes
Volunteers/Chaperones
-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!!
BUS Changes for Monday - from DMS Admin
Parents,
Bus #05-02 will have some changes to the route. Please note the changes below that will be effective on Monday morning. Students will need to be at their stop approximately 10 minutes prior to the pick up time they have been accustomed to this week. That will help to ensure students do not miss the bus as the new route times are being established.
Students who are normally picked up at the stops listed below will be riding on Bus # 19-65 on Monday morning:
Rodman
Collington Place
Entrance to The Cove on Eastview
Corner of Beaver Run
Dusty Trail
Foothill Ct
Melody Lane
Indian Hills/Creek Trail
Choctaw
Chickasaw
Scenic Drive
Shappell
AJ Downing
Thank you for your patience as our transportation department works to make adjustments that will help ensure safe travels for our students.
DMS Admin
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