TMF Store Closes TONIGHT!
Shop the Jag Swag Store by TMF!
Get additional summer band uniform pieces (white practice shirts, compression shirts with logo, etc.), family band and JAGuard specific spirit wear and MORE! DUFFLE BAGS are optional but HIGHLY RECOMMENDED, and this may be the only chance to get them in time for all the Fall band activities. Orders will ship directly to your home when ready. Production of all items begins after the store closes and should be received approximately 3 weeks later.
Shop here on our website under Jag Swag.
ORDER BY AUGUST 14 - This store closes automatically, so check their countdown clock! Items should be received prior to our first competition. (Please note that any items unable to be filled in a reasonable time due to supply chain issues/supplier inventory levels will be canceled and refunded by TMF.)
Ice, Ice, Baby!
Upcoming Volunteer Opportunites
Uniform Washing Crew
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4DA5AD2EAAFFC61-uniform5
Competition Day Support
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4DA5AD2EAAFFC61-competitions
Game Day Support
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4DA5AD2EAAFFC61-football
Volunteer for Jag Jog
BAND AND GUARD WORK DAY!
Build Props!
We are looking for volunteers with some basic sewing experience to sew hems and stirrups on the bibbers (pants). The sewing is straight and simple. We will show you how! We will be at the band hall on Saturday Aug. 20th from 10am to 2 pm. We will have some sewing machines but if you have one you can bring that would be great! Please click here to sign up!
Guard tunics: help make those hot tunics sleeveless!
Please join us in making our color guard tunics sleeveless. No sewing necessary! All you need are scissors, an iron, and an ironing board! We will provide the heat bond! Join us or take some home! We will be at the band hall on Saturday, Aug. 20th, 9am - 4pm! Please click here to sign up!
Order the 2022 Marching Show Parent Shirt
2022 Marching Show Parent Shirts are now available online! These shirts will be sold via preorder only through August 31.
- These are for parents/fans only. Students will receive a separate show shirt at no cost this season.
- Must be ordered through deadline of 8/31. Order will be placed on 9/1 based on preorders only.
- Shirt colors have not been determined. Student shirts are historically a different color than parent shirts, and ours are generally brightly-colored to be noticeable in the stands and from a distance.
This Week & Save These Dates
August 15
NO BAND REHEARSAL
Spirit Night at MOD Pizza in Kyle (All Day)
Please show flyers or order online. Use the code: MODF8504 when ordering online.
August 16
First Day of School
Band & Guard Rehearsal (5 - 8 p.m. @ JHS)
August 18
Band & Guard Rehearsal (5 - 7 p.m. @ JHS)
Band Boosters Executive Board Meeting (6:30 - 9:30 p.m. @ JHS Band Hall)
August 20
Band & Guard Work Day (9 a.m. - 4 p.m. @ JHS Band Hall)
August 22
Band & Guard Rehearsal (5 - 8 p.m. @ JHS)
August 23
Band & Guard Rehearsal (5 - 8 p.m. @ JHS)
Band Boosters General Membership Meeting (6:30 - 8 p.m. @ JHS Band Hall)
August 25
Band & Guard Rehearsal (5 - 7 p.m. @ JHS)
August 26
Band & Guard Rehearsal (7 - 8 a.m. @ JHS)
JHS Football vs. San Antonio Clark (7 p.m. @ Shelton Stadium)
August 31
Parent/fan show shirt orders due today! Click here to order. Students will receive their own version at no-cost.
September 7
Spirit Night at Chipotle (5 - 9 p.m. @ Southpark Meadows)
Let the cashier you are there with the band. Online please use the code PFBH9MC. 33% of sales get donated to the cause, so please don't forget to let them know you are there for Johnson Band!
September 9
JHS Football vs. Lake Travis (7 p.m. @ Shelton Stadium)
*Band & Rosettes Senior Night!
September 10
Competition Meal Plan payment due.
*MANDATORY
September 17
2022 - 23 Jaguar Jog 5K/10K (Registration is Now OPEN!)
FUNDRAISER benefitting Jaguar Band
Both the 5K and 10K will be essentially out and back courses starting and finishing on the Johnson High School Campus in Buda. 10K Course will exit out the north of the property to the Elliott Ranch neighborhood, then head back to the school. 5K will turn around at the gate and come back.
Thunder in the Hills Drumline Contest
Dripping Springs High School
JHS Percussion time TBA
September 24
From the director
And just like that Summer Band is a wrap!! First we want to thank our wonderful parents for helping with all aspects of summer band! Our Med-Tent volunteers, our Uniform volunteers and our Meal Plan volunteers! What an awesome job done by each. We also want to thank those parents that helped turn the Band Hall into a Winter Wonderland on Friday, helping celebrate the students wrap up their Band Winter Olympics! What a weird and wonderful way to finish the week! :).
Speaking of wrapping up, we can not begin to brag on our students enough for the work ethic and energy that they brought to summer band every day!! In one of the hottest summers on record, they pushed through the heat and never quit working! We are super proud and impressed. We have learned drill for parts 1 & 2; have learned the music for parts 1, 2 & 3; and, have begun learning music for part 4! What a great start to the 2022 - 23 Marching Season! We have to keep this momentum moving forward as we continue into a history-making season, not only for Johnson High School but Hays CISD as well!!
This week is our first week of school, and it is important that we make sure we do not let the change to our daily schedule cause an impact on our progress! Everyone must remember to bring their instrument, water jug and a change of clothes for practice this week. We know there will be a ton of excitement as everyone gets to meet their teachers, meet the students in their classes and get to experience life as a high schooler at Johnson HS! However, it is extremely important that when the bell rings to dismiss school you head immediately down to the Band Hall to change clothes and get ready for rehearsal to start at 5 p.m.! Remember, our regular weekly after-school schedule is Monday & Tuesday 5 - 8 p.m. and Thursday 5 - 7 p.m. Please remember that all tutorials, appointments and meetings should be scheduled on any morning Monday - Thursday or after school on Wednesday. We will have a one hour practice on game days to run through the show and to rehearse with the Rosettes for their performance. Times for game day rehearsals are 7 - 8 a.m.
As we approach our first football game please note that you will receive a detailed schedule for that game day early in the week of each game. If there is a marching competition on that weekend, the schedule will reflect the game and competition. We will typically find out our performance time at each contest either the week before the contest or early in the week of the contest.
Speaking of schedules, please plan to be at the Band Hall to pick your student up no later than 15 minutes after the published time for the end of rehearsals or when we return from games or contests. We do our very best to stay on schedule and will use remind to let everyone know our progress as we depart our location on the way home. Please do not wait until we arrive before you depart to pick up your student. This will allow everyone to get home at the earliest time possible.
Now that school is starting, the lesson teachers will beginning to implement their lesson schedule and times. If you or your student have not already spoken to the private lesson staff about lessons, we encourage you to do so. Private lessons are a major part of our success as a band program. During our class time, with 50+ students students in each band class, we can not give each student the individual analysis and attention that a private lesson can provide! We encourage all students to get enrolled in lessons.
We want to close this newsletter with the same concept that we started. What a great Summer Band and how awesome our students handled the long hours and heat! Let’s keep it going! Enjoy your Monday off, and, as always, “It’s A Great Day To Be A Jaguar”!
SUMMER BAND IS OVER!!!! WE MADE IT!!! This was by far the most productive summer band the percussion section has ever had. The amount of growth over the past 3 weeks was incredible! I am so proud of the students! Their work ethic was awesome and not once did I hear any complaints or negativity. The students really came together, continuing to form those bonds that are so important to the success of the group. I absolutely cannot wait to see what this group is able to accomplish!
School starts Tuesday and so does our after school rehearsal schedule. Please check the calendar for a list of all practice dates and times.
We are going to a new block schedule for the upcoming year. The current schedule is as follows for percussion:
Battery students will be in percussion class 1st and 5th periods.
Front Ensemble students will be in percussion class 2nd and 6th periods
Band classes are double blocked meaning that they meet everyday for 90 minutes. We realize some students may have conflicts with this and other electives. Those conflicts will be handled on an individual basis. Please contact me and we can work together to make sure all students are accommodated. The counselors are willing to help us get students in the right classes. Please be patient as these conflicts are resolved. We will have almost 3000 students attending Johnson HS this year!
COMMUNICATION
Most communication for our band program goes out through Charms and Remind. Any Percussion specific info will be sent out via our Percussion Remind. I encourage all parents to sign up. This will hopefully keep you informed of upcoming percussion events, news, info, etc.
To sign up, simply text @jagsperc22 to the number 81010.
UPCOMING PERCUSSION SPECIFIC EVENTS
9/10/22 - Tom Green Elementary Hornet Races - 7 - 8:30 a.m. DRUMLINE ONLY
9/17/22 - Jag Jog @JHS - Time TBD
9/17/22 - Thunder in the Hills Drumline Contest @ Dripping Springs HS - Time TBD
QUESTIONS?
TUNICS (in picture to the right):
Hey guard parents!! We need your HELP!!
We will get together Saturday, August 20, 9am - 4pm to work on cutting, hemming and ironing tunics to take them from long sleeve to sleeveless! (those long sleeves get HOT!) Any time you can donate will be much appreciated. No experience necessary! Come when you can!
Items to bring if you have them: fabric scissors, sewing gauge (small ruler) , iron, ironing board. Thank you and hope to see you there. - Michelle & Ida
- Monday: blue
- Tuesday: grey
- Thursday: pink
- Friday: black
UPCOMING GUARD EVENTS:
9/10/22 - Tom Green Elementary Hornet Races - 7 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. (with percussion)
*details TBA
GUARD FEES:
Please make sure you have paid or have made payment arrangements for your guard fees with Mrs. Mendez (band secretary). The items you see listed below require payment up front. The timely payment of your fees are needed to reimburse the band program funds!
Items include:
- summer uniform* (3-4 parts: exercise bra, tank, leggings/pants, and sneakers)
- one set of black jazz shoes*
- one pair of gloves*
- one black unitard*
- grey team jacket* (sizing and ordering will take place this week!)
- black Jaguar practice shirt*
- grey star ("Kenya") practice t-shirt
- blue practice t-shirt
- pink practice t-shirt
- contribution towards Fall competition costume (same as band members)
*All of these fee items will be distributed once received from the companies.
Staying Informed
Staying Informed! The Jaguar Band strives to keep everyone informed about our events and increase the opportunity to answer questions and create conversations with our community. This year, you will be able to find out information not only in our Newsletter and on our Band Calendar, but we will also be sharing them on our Johnson Band website events page and as events on our Facebook page. Our events on Facebook will be used as a primary source for updates and reminders. Don't forget to use your section GroupMe's as a quick and effective way to get your questions answered!
Stay Connected!
- Save our website -www.johnsonbands.com
- Find copies of our Jaguar Band Newsletters at: https://www.johnsonbands.com/newsletter
- Sync to the Band Google Calendar: https://www.johnsonbands.com/calendar
- Sign up for 2022 Remind - Instructions here https://www.johnsonbands.com/get-connected
- Like our Facebook Page https://www.johnsonbands.com/get-connected
- Get Connected: Remind App, JHS Band Calendar, Photos & Newsletters. We're also on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube!
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JOHNSON HIGH SCHOOL JAGUAR BAND
meal plans
The Competition Meal Plan is mandatory because it’s not possible for parents to know when the students can eat. Schedules are driven by the competition hosts. Click here for more information about the Competition Meal Plan.
The Game Day Meal Plan is optional.
If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact Julie Hoes or Blanca Velez at mealplans@johnsonbands.com or Ida Musgrove @ president@johnsonbands.com.
Fly a Flag
Join the Johnson Jaguar Band Boosters!
Subscribe to Fly a Flag! Show your National Pride AND support the Johnson High School Band! The Johnson Band Boosters are offering a US Flag Subscription service! For national holidays a 3’ x 5’ flag on a pole will be placed in your front yard. The flags will be installed at least one day before the holiday and will be removed after the holiday (length of display will vary depending on when the holiday occurs). A one-year subscription to the Fly A Flag Program is $52. At this time, this service is only being offered in the Johnson High School attendance zone.
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