DMS Bands Weekly News
January 20, 2020
CALENDAR
Schedule: Week 3
B A C E D
No morning band room this week. If you want to come in morning time to work on all state music, please ask Merritt/Parker for a special pass.
Monday 1/20 - No School
Tuesday 1/21 - Students helping with composition for board meeting stay after school
(Lucas, Evan and David)
Thursday 1/23 - Percussion Ensemble (3:30-5:30)
School Board Meeting (composition presentation) @ 5pm
Friday 1/24 - MS Bari Sax All State Auditions
Saturday 1/25 - All State Auditions: ALL MIDDLE SCHOOL
Information on All State: ABA DISTRICT 1 SITE LINK
Times for individual auditions posted in Con/Sym section.
Save the Dates:
Rising 9th Parent Meeting - Thursday 1/30/20
Rising 9th grade parent meeting in DMS Band room (hosted by BJHS directors and boosters). All current 8th grade band parents need to attend.
Time: 6pm
ALL-STATE BAND TRYOUTS - Saturday 1/25/20
(bari sax audition on Friday 1/24)
See Con/Sym section for details/times
All students who signed up must attend.
Bring your own copy of the Rubank book.
Announcements for All
We need all families to check CHARMS and update the STUDENT EMAIL ADDRESS section. Charms is requiring that all students have a student email address by 2/1. Please help us fulfill this requirement. Go ahead and update all your contact info while you're there.
Don't forget to scroll all the way down - especially to find the section specific to your band class. Thank you for staying up to date!
We REALLY need you guys to buy some of this amazing DMS Band spirit wear! We have tons of types of clothing, including gym shorts, athletic wear, sweatshirts, etc!! Please get some!!
https://sew-southern.com/collections/discovery-middle-school-band
Students in Concert or Symphonic trying out for all state: Tryouts are THIS WEEKEND! Please see Merritt or Parker at some point this week and perform your music. Try to schedule one last lesson with your private teacher. Good luck!
All DMS Band students should fill out the google form below:
Cadet Band
Get you some AMAZING Discovery Band spirit wear!
https://sew-southern.com/collections/discovery-middle-school-band
We are running into MANY students who are not quite as organized as we have been in the fall. Please make sure your beginner band student has the following:
- book
- binder (black, w/ nametag)
- pencil
- instrument
- accessorries (mallets for mallet players, reeds and ligatures for reed players, neckstraps for saxophone players, mouthpiece for brass players, etc)
Starting this week, parents will get a phone call each time a student forgot something they needed for class. We have way too many students showing up repeatedly forgetting supplies. Students get behind when they can't participate with the group, so please help us help you!
Rising 9th Parent Meeting - Thursday 1/30/20
Rising 9th grade parent meeting in DMS Band room (hosted by BJHS directors and boosters). All current 8th grade band parents need to attend.
Time: 6pm
Concert/Symphonic Bands
UNIFORMS
If you are missing any part of your uniform order, please email Ms. Parker (emilyaparker@madisoncity.k12.al.us) and let her know.
If you still have borrowed uniform pieces from the Holiday Concert (bow ties, cummerbunds, vests, etc.), please return those to the band room as soon as possible.
Get you some AMAZING Discovery Band spirit wear!
https://sew-southern.com/collections/discovery-middle-school-band
Rising 9th Parent Meeting - Thursday 1/30/20
Rising 9th grade parent meeting in DMS Band room (hosted by BJHS directors and boosters). All current 8th grade band parents need to attend.
Time: 6pm
All State Band Tryouts (Sat):
IF YOU ARE TRYING OUT FOR ALL STATE:
TIMES POSTED HERE
Save the information below. This is where results will be posted on Sat evening.
ORLANDO TRIP UPDATES
The new due date for trip payment #4 (originally 1/24) is now 1/30.
We have our new money turn in box up and running! It works great! Thank you for your patience and understanding in that transitional time.
Payment amount: $250.
Please check CHARMS and see your balance so everyone can be caught up. We have already made 3 payments to our travel company, so we need payments in on time where possible. Thank you!
Spring Trip Newsletter: https://www.smore.com/6tegj
Treasurer Updates
Please remember: Checks and online payments are the preferred method of payment.
2 phone numbers and 1 drivers license number should be included on checks.
Spring Class Dues ($50) and Spring Instrument Rental ($60) are due. Thank you for helping us collect these payments in a timely manner!
Here is the link you can use to pay online:
https://www.madisoncity.k12.al.us/domain/1659
Note that there is a $3.50 charge for paying online
Please email us a copy of the receipt so we can enter the payment in Charms. The systems aren't linked so it won't post automatically, and it takes us several days to get a copy of all online payments.
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.
Band Room Supply Wish List
-CANDY for bribing...we mean...encouraging our students!
-Computer paper (white)
-Paper Towels
-Tissues
-Command Hooks
-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!
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