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Announcements For November 24, 2009
Practice Charts
There are quite a lot of students who are not turning in their weekly practice charts, particularly from the 6th grade, 7th grade concert band, and percussion. The practice charts constitute the homework grade for the class and missed practice charts can quickly lower the band grade. Each missed practice charts lowers your student's grade by two points. Interim reports were sent home with students yesterday. At this point in the quarter, it is very difficult to improve the band grade when practice charts are not being turned in weekly. Please be sure your student is practicing the required amount of time weekly (120 minutes for all grades) and properly filling out the practice chart with material practiced, time spent practicing and a parent signature. Practice at home is essential, not only for the homework grade, but to continually improve your student's ability to play their instrument.
Uniforms
Most 6th and 7th grade uniforms have been distributed. If your child has not brought home their uniform, it is in the bandroom and they need to ask Mr. Scott or Mrs. DuPuis for it. The 6th graders have a concert scheduled two weeks from today on Dec. 8th and the 7th & 8th grade have a concert on Dec. 10th. Students will not be allowed to perform if they are not in uniform and since concert performance is mandatory for all grades, it is essential that your student picks up their uniform. Any alterations needed are the responsibility of the parents. If you are not doing the alterations yourself, Tami Mahan, mother of one of our band students, has offered to do alterations. Arrangements for those alterations must be made with Mrs. Mahan and payments will be made directly to her. Questions regarding alterations should be directed to Mrs. Mahan. Her email address is etmahan@bellsouth.net and her phone numbers are 971-7019 (h) and 270-2821 (c).
Concert Dress Requirements
Students in all grades have a dress requirement for concert performances. All uniforms must be clean and pressed. Girls with long hair must pull their hair back. No jewely is allowed except for small, discreet stud earrings.
6th Grade - Black Cario Band polo shirt, black pants from Stagecoach, black belt, black socks and black dress shoes. No tennis shoes allowed.
7th & 8th Grade - Boys must wear their tuxedo (white pleated tuxedo shirt, black tuxedo slacks, vest and bow tie, black dress shoes and black socks. Girls must wear their black dress, black shoes and black-tinted hose.
Pies Available for Purchase
There is a very limited number of pies available for purchase. They are $13 each. If you are interested, please contact Kim Brower at fundrasing@cariobands.org to find out what pies are available and make arrangements to pick them up.