Band August 2021 Newsletter
Updates and More!
Hello Parents!
We are so excited to get band up and running for the new school year! Please read through this newsletter for information on schedules, concert dates, private lessons, uniforms and more! For specific questions, feel free to email us.
Brooke Klaus- Woodwinds- bklaus@conroeisd.net
Robby Yarber- Brass- ryarber@conroeisd.net
Jordan Klaus- Percussion- jklaus@conroeisd.net
--Mr. Klaus---Mrs. Klaus--Mr. Yarber--
Private Lesson Are Filling Up Fast- Grab Your Slot Now!
We are pleased to be offering IN PERSON private lessons at Collins this year! Private lessons are one on one instruction for your student, and the teacher will make a personalized plan for your child to help get them at or above the grade level standard.
Our private lesson teachers have advanced degrees from respected universities and work with students from the College Park cluster. They have been carefully screened by the district and have completed a background check.
Lessons will be half an hour and will cost $25 - $30 per lesson (depending on the teacher). Students who sign up for lessons will have a lesson each week during the school day. The time your student spends in lessons does count towards their practice record for the week.
Please fill out the form below to get your child signed up for lessons. Please fill this out even if your student is already taking lessons so that I can make sure they get on our schedule.
Practice Records Are Due Weekly - Here Is How They Are Collected
Practice records are due every week on TUESDAY. This year, the practice records are in paper form and are kept in your student's band binder at all times. For each week, students are to practice for 120 minutes. Each week also has a Parent Signature Box. The parent signature box must be filled out for your student to receive a grade. For each day that the practice record is late, there will be a 10 point deduction from the grade for that week. Here is the grading scale for minutes of practice:
Minutes --> Grade:
120+ ---------100
90 to 119 ---90
60 to 89.---- 80
30 to 59. ----70
0 to 29------- 50Thank you for your help with signing the practice records!
Band Handbook
All students and parents needs to review and sign the band handbook for the year. Below is the link to view the handbook. At the end of the handbook is the link to fill out the agreement. Please read the handbook then fill out the agreement form.
Supply List
All students should have their supplies and instruments by this time. However, if you want to double check that you have all of the necessary supplies, please review the supply list below. 5th Grade should have the BLUE Accent on Achievement Book, 6th Grade should have the RED Accent on Achievement Book.
Thank you guys for all of your support at home- we are looking forward to a marvelous year! Don't hesitate to contact us if you need anything. :)
-Your Band Directors