Cougar Band Update
Virtual Learning Week #6
Welcome to WEEK #6 of Virtual Learning!
Coyle MS is going to a set schedule based on subject area this week! You should expect to see schedule changes with many of your teachers to align to the schedule set by our administrators. Please stay connected with us and ask questions if you need help understanding teachers' expectations. We are in this together!
Communication
We will continue to use a variety of ways to reach our Coyle families. These include:
-Remind 101 (http://www.remind.com) code: coylemsb
-Charms (http://www.charmsoffice.com) school code: coylemsband student area password: your student ID (add the letter s in front if you have logged in before)
-Skyward (https://skyward-gprod.iscorp.com/scripts/wsisa.dll/WService=wsedugarlandtx/seplog01.w)
-Google Classroom (we are using the SPRING semester classes for all students; Percussion will use their specific Percussion classes that have been active)
Assignments
Continuing this week, ALL assignments will be submitted via Google Classroom. This will allow parents to see how their student is doing through the Google Classroom progress reports. Students should log into Google Classroom DAILY.
Some assignments will still require Smart Music, but they will be officially submitted through Google Classroom as a video. Please continue to login to smart music with this information: (http://www.smartmusic.com). Username: student school email address; Password: Smartmusic
Virtual Classes
GISD has chosen to use Google Meets for a lot of virtual learning. Students are expected to be professional in every meeting/lesson. Every online event will be recorded. This includes not only your audio/video but also student comments in the chat section.
This Week's Coyle Band Schedule
To accommodate the needs of Coyle families, we will be following a schedule set by our administration team. Woodwinds & Brass students will follow a new schedule. Percussion students will continue the same schedule as before, so that Mr. McHenry & Mr. Ferguson can accommodate their RHS Band schedules.
*Woodwinds include: Flute, Oboe, Bassoon, Clarinet, Saxophone
*Brass includes: Trumpet, French Horn, Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba
WOODWIND & BRASS Schedule for Week 6:
MONDAY
- 3:00PM 6th & 7th grade Woodwinds AND Brass
WEDNESDAY
- 3:00PM 8th grade Woodwinds AND Brass
FRIDAY
- 1:00PM 6th & 7th grade Woodwinds AND Brass
- 2:00PM 8th grade Woodwinds AND Brass
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PERCUSSION Schedule for Week 6:
TUESDAY & THURSDAY (same schedule for both days)
- 12:00PM 7th Grade Percussion
- 12:30PM 8th Grade Percussion
WEDNESDAY & FRIDAY (same schedule for both days)
- 11:30AM: 6th Grade PERCUSSION
THURSDAY 8th grade Percussion Drumline Clinics (incoming RHS PERCUSSION ONLY)
- 1:00PM Snares
- 1:00PM Tenors
- 1:30PM Basses
- 1:30PM Front Ensemble
In addition to the above CLASS schedule, your band directors will have OFFICE HOURS for students to "meet" for any questions. Beginning woodwinds & brass may also play scale pass-offs during scheduled office hours.
Mrs. McHenry: 10:00-11:00AM daily
Mr. Lira: 11:00AM-12:00PM daily
Mr. McHenry: 7:30-9AM & 2-2:30PM daily
Google Meets NORMS
- Do your very best to be in a QUIET environment.
- Use headphones if you have them.
- Press "mute" (left button under your video) BEFORE joining any Meet.
- Wear school-appropriate clothing.
- If you are using the (preferred) video feature, we must be able to see your face and hands--especially when we are playing!
- Setup your practice area to promote great playing posture. Use a chair (no bed) and music stand if at all possible.
- Again, all Google Meets will be recorded, so conduct yourself in a way that will represent you and the school in a positive light.
ATTENTION 8TH GRADE PARENTS & STUDENTS
Rowlett High School MEB New Member Orientation
April 30th at 7pm
Google Meet Info:
https://meet.google.com/xwh-hkbt-gzt
Phone: +1 267-625-2192 PIN: 176 094 840#
CMS 6th & 7th Grade Placements are coming--Check out the RUBRIC!
Current 6th & 7th grade students will be submitting placement VIDEOS in Google Classroom BY MAY 8TH.
Current 8th grade students will complete this process based on their HIGH SCHOOL assignment. Students will follow the below schedule as indicated by RHS directors. All other students should be checking their High School Band websites for details regarding auditions/placements.
Have a question about this process? Email Mr. Lira or Mrs. McHenry or join us during our office hours any day. We are happy to help!
PRACTICE RECORDS have gone DIGITAL!
Practice Records are now DIGITAL. Students will receive credit for practicing by submitting this form: https://forms.gle/xrwuNHxX2aQe5baS7
Students are urged to submit EVERY time they practice; however, students may submit the week's combined practice time by FRIDAY each week.
Band Fees
We will still be collecting band fees. Statements will be emailed out weekly. At this time, Paypal is the only way to pay. We know that COVID-19 has had a huge impact on some families' financial situation. We completely understand. If a family is in a financial crisis because of the virus, we will hold off on collecting fees. It is important that we take care of the financials, but it is more important for families to take care of themselves. Most of the fees involved items and services that have already been provided. We trust each and every parent and child to pay what they can when they can. The CMS band program is a family and we will conduct ourselves in this manner.
Our new band website is LIVE NOW!
Are you receiving REMIND texts from us?!?
Go to www.remind.com (or download the app) to join our CMS Band Remind: @coylemsb
Private lessons are one of the keys to a successful band program!
Our lesson staff is made up of professional musicians who specialize in your child's instrument. This is quite an interesting time for everyone, including lesson teachers and students! Many of our teachers are continuing to teach our students using different technology platforms such as FaceTime, Skype, Google Meet, Zoom, etc. Right now is a FANTASTIC time to add lessons to your weekly schedule! Contact your child's lesson teacher to get setup for virtual private lessons! Find their contact info here: http://coyleband.com/private-lessons/
school code: coylemsband
student area password: GISD ID number (when prompted, add the letter "s" in front of your child's ID number)
Contact your directors
Email: ralira@garlandisd.net
Website: coyleband.com
Location: 4500 Skyline Drive, Rowlett, TX, USA
Phone: (972)475-3711
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CoyleMSBand/
Twitter: @coyle_band