Hudson Hawk Band Updates
Week of September 7-11
HMS Floor Plan/Map
New Class Schedule - Virtual & F2F
Lunch Schedule - Virtual & F2F
Face-to-Face Seating/Locker Info
SEATING/LOCKER INFO FOR FACE-TO-FACE STUDENTS
Students who have band 2, 3, 4, 6, or 7th period will put their instrument away in their assigned locker before they go to their 1st/5th period class in the morning, but will be required to carry their instrument with them to the rest of their classes AFTER they have their band class period that day.
Face-to-Face Student Reminders
Skyward/Canvas Grade Update
I synced the Canvas grades to Skyward on Sunday evening and it seems like it worked better this time. It does seem as though the averages are a little off for some students. I am working to get that issue resolved.
Although Skyward is the official GISD gradebook, the most up to date grade info will be in Canvas (because we only sync to Skyward twice a week). I know this has been a frustrating transition for some, but we really appreciate the grace you've shown as we all learn how to navigate this new platform.
UPDATE - Charms Issues
If you have logged in and are wondering about paying band fees if your student has a credit on their account, the easiest thing to do is to make a miscellaneous payment. You can specify what the payment is for since it will be for the remaining balance and not the entire Fall fee. Then you can "request a transfer" of that payment to go to the fall fees.
Thanks for working with us as we solve some of these technology issues!
Virtual Pizza Party & Trivia Night
Thursday, Sep 24, 2020, 06:30 PM
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Band Students of the Week!
Congrats to our students of the week from 8/31!
Click the band name to see who is in the lead and what great things they are earning points for!
Delivering Goody Bags
Keep up the great work, everyone!
Joke of the Week
This week's joke was provided by Ethan Sims - thanks for the laughs!
There were tons of great options this week and it was so hard to choose a winner!
Repeat Information - Please Read/Complete If You Haven't Already
Band Remind Messages
To sign up for Band Remind, send a text to 81010 with the message:
@begbandhms for Beginner Band
@symphhms for Symphonic Band (SubNonVrsty)
@honorshms for Honors Band (Non Varsity)
@windsymhms for Wind Symphony (Varsity)
**YOU WILL HAVE TO SIGN UP AGAIN EVEN IF YOU WERE IN THE SAME CLASS LAST YEAR.**
Sign Up for Private Lessons
https://forms.gle/QaynMHAiQ5A8Rm7j6
Please fill out the form even if you are currently enrolled in lessons.
Band Handbook Forms Online Submission
2020-2021 HMS Band Handbook
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bLwSnGrkHmAAdJ91XcUcUs5NkoEawYnl/view?usp=sharing
Please understand that this year is unlike any other and our policies, procedures, and plans are likely to change throughout the year, especially with regards to performances when we are allowed to gather together again.
Band Fees
Band fees can be paid through Paypal in Charms (preferred method), with credit card, and by cash/check if absolutely necessary.
**Students using school-owned instruments (oboe, bassoon, bass clarinet, tenor sax, bari sax, French horn, euphonium, and tuba) are required to pay an instrument usage fee set by the district of $25 per semester ($50 for the year). This fee will be assessed in Skyward and payments will need to be made online in Skyward this fall. We are still setting this up in Skyward and will let you know when the charges have been applied so you are able to make the payment.**
Helpful Info/Reminders
Breezin' Thru Theory
Band Parent Meeting Recap
Thank you so much to those who were able to join us for the band parent meeting on August 27. If you missed it, you can find the recording of the meeting here: https://youtu.be/pCz_7whH2bc
The presentation from the meeting (with clickable links) can be found here: PARENT MEETING PRESENTATION
About Us
Heather Becker - Director
Dan Urban - Assistant Director
Email: hdbecker@garlandisd.net
Website: www.hudsonband.org
Phone: 972-675-3070 52218
Facebook: facebook.com/hudsonmsband
Twitter: @hudsonhawkband