Chaperones for Thursday - GMEA

Parents,

As I explained at the Booster meeting last Thursday, Doc is not able to take chaperones on the bus with the students since it will be full.  However, he has asked we have at least 11 chaperones to escort the students into the expo following lunch.  Each parent would be responsible for 3-4 students.  I would suspect that your group would consist of your child and 2 or 3 of their friends.  If some of you could follow the bus in the morning to help unload the trailer and help the boys with bow ties prior to their performance, your extra hands would be welcome.

 

These are the parents who have contacted me about helping:

Herrington

Hollowell

Glasscock

Costello

DeMond

Longoria

Mabrey

Russell

Watson

Caleca

Laws

Warren

Magee

Lynes

 

If I have missed anyone, it's not too late.  Thank you in advance to all of you parents for your time.  Please be at the school by 8:15.  If we run ahead of schedule, I don't want anyone to miss the car caravan.(It happened to me last year on the Atlanta trip, and I rode the bus!)  Ride sharing is encouraged.  If you need a ride or have room in your car, perhaps you could pair up and save on parking and gas.

 

Thanks again for all of your support.

Kiersten

GMEA info and itinerary

Here is the information you have been waiting for from Dr. Warnock.  As you read below you will see where we need parent volunteer help.

Kiersten

To be sent to all Wildcat Winds:

A few things regarding uniforms and early Thursday morning (Jan 27th):

1)     Wear your uniform to school if you are a car rider!!!!
2)     Carry your uniform to school in a sealed hanging bag, if you ride a bus to school.
3)     Carry your uniform to school in a sealed hanging bag, if you walk to school.
4)     Wear black dress shoes and black socks!!!!!!
5)     Wear a white buttoned down shirt with a collar!!!!!!!
6)     Walkers and bus riders will need to change into their uniforms after they are cleared from homeroom by their homeroom teacher.
7)     All students will need to go to homeroom and be cleared by their homeroom teacher before they can leave homeroom.
8)     If you change into your uniform at school, you have 5 minutes to do so immediately after you have been cleared by your homeroom teacher to leave homeroom!!!!
9)     Before 8:15 am, every student will have needed to check with the boosters regarding lunch. This is your responsibility! If you are getting a school lunch, you make sure you have enough money in your school lunch account to cover your lunch!!!!   This is your responsibility!!!!!!!!!
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Schedule of the Day

7:00 am pack at RHMS Band Room

If there are any dads who can help us load/unload, that would be great!!!  We need dads for lifting percussion equipment in the loading area behind stage and lifting onto the stage Thursday. We need at least 5 strong guys to help with this. 3 outside at loading dock; 2 inside at stage area.  I would like a few moms to help boys with bowties/cummerbunds.

8:45 am leave RHMS
9:15 am – 9:25 am arrive at Trade Center Ballroom, Mrs. Bowden and I will have to immediately register us
9:30 am – 10:00 am unload and setup
10:00 am warm-up
11:00 am warm-up over, restroom
11:15 am – 12:00 noon Concert
12:15 pm – 12:30 pm break down stage and load trailer,
12:30 pm – 12:45 pm lunch outside (near ballroom if weather is good), or inside (lobby below ballroom if weather is bad), any student may leave at this time with parent if I receive a written note from their parent. REMEMBER STUDENTS: WE MUST BE QUIET AT ALL TIMES AT THE TRADE CENTER.  WE ARE REPRESENTATIVES OF RHMS AND BRYAN COUNTY.
12:45 pm – 1:15 pm exhibits with chaperones – we must have at least 1 chaperone per 5 students, for students to go into the exhibits. Students will want to bring a little spending money to buy something at the exhibits.
1:30 pm – leave Trade Center
2:00 pm – arrive at RHMS

RHMS Band Blog

Parents,

One of our parents, Adriana Oliveira, has graciously put together a blog with all the band information and schedule on it.  It is a work in progress, but if you are looking for information quickly and you don't want to sift through all your old emails from me, or you think you may have deleted something, please know the information is posted somewhere else as well.

 

Let us know if it is helpful.

 

Kiersten

 

www.rhmsband.blogspot.com

Winds information - GMEA Jan 27

Winds Parents,

Just a couple of notes.  Please return your student's permission slip and lunch intention form back to the school ASAP.  I am coordinating with the cafeteria and they need to know if they need to order extra sack lunch fixings for that day. 

 

Next, if you have more people that are interested in attending the concert, they may do so without a ticket/wristband.  A wristband is only required to get into the expo.

 

Regarding chaperones.  Even though we will not be able to put chaperones on the bus, Doc is asking for chaperones to accompany the students into the expo.  They will only have 15-30 minutes to be in the expo depending on how long it takes them to eat lunch.  If you are still interested in chaperoning, we could use your help for this short period of time.

 

Doc is also calling all dads who will be attending the concert that morning to assist with unloading the trailer if you are able. 

 

Lastly, don't forget the students have practice this Friday from 3-5 and Saturday from 9-12.

 

Thank you,

Kiersten

Jan 2011 Meeting Minutes

Parents,

Here are the minutes from Thursday's meeting.  Thank you Debbie for putting them together so quickly.

Kiersten

Minutes of Richmond Hill Wildcat Band Boosters

January 13, 2011

The meeting was called to order, by Kiersten Scooler, at 7:00pm. Officers present were President; Kiersten Scooler, Vice President; Amy Landers, Treasurer; Barbara Smith and Secretary; Debbie DeMond.  Directors present were Dr. Warnock and Mrs. Bowden.

-          Treasurer’s Report- Balance of the account is $2,610.75

Hat Day generated $152

Cookie Dough Fundraiser generated $1,764

Spirit Wear Fundraiser generated $362 

-          We would like to extend a special thanks to Cindy Glasscock and all those who have helped with the fundraising efforts.  Your time is greatly appreciated!

-          There were 20 RHMS students who were selected to be in Honor Band!

There is a fee of $15.00 for those in Honor Band and $20.00 for All-State that is due ASAP

-          May 3^, 2011 the 6^th grade band will perform at the PTSO meeting.

-          Spring Concert- Date to be announced

-          Nominees for Band Booster Officers for 2011-2012 will be accepted at the March 10^th meeting.  Election of board members will voted on at the April 14^th meeting.

General meeting concluded at 7:10

High School Booster Presentation

Shereen Nethery, Tom Landers and Lyn Seifert came to inform the parents of the 8^th grade students about the band and marching band program at RHHS.

                -Rookie Camp will be held around the end of April/beginning of May (watch for a letter from Dr Keine)

                -Band Camp will held the last two weeks in July from 8-4:30 each day.  There will also be a uniform fitting.

                -Cost-      The exact fee for marching band is not determined at this time because they are still working on next years budget.  The fee includes the expense of having the drills, formation and music composed, the expense  to attend about three competitions, possible overnight stays, 2 t-shirts, one pair of gloves, and uniform dry cleaning fees.  Bandos (marching shoes costing $25.00) also need to be purchased. There will be monthly installments beginning in April.   (For example: last years fee was $300.00 for each student and parents were asked to pay $100.00 each month during April, May and June.  Bandos are additional $25.00).  Financial needs can be discussed with the Boosters.

                -Volunteers are vital to this program.  You will be asked to volunteer for camp, games, competitions etc.

                -After school practices are required.  Typically practice has been on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 3:00-5:30pm.  The students also get instruction during band class.

-Parents are urged to supply their e-mail address.  E-mail is the main source of communication.

-Parents are welcome to attend the monthly meetings held on the first Thursday of the month at 7pm in the RHHS band room.  Please check out the band website at www.richmondhillhighschoolband.com

A performance from the 2010 season “Ninja, Live By The Sword” was shown.

Wildcat Winds

                GMEA

-There is an extended practice scheduled for the next two weeks.  Friday 1/14 (3-5), Saturday 1/15 (9-12), Tuesday 1/18 (3-5), Thursday 1/20 (3-5), Friday 1/21 (3-5), Saturday 1/22 (9-12), Tuesday 1/25 (3-5) and possibly Wednesday 1/26-run through rehearsal,(3-5)

-Permission slips and a lunch choice (pack or purchase a school sack lunch) need to be returned ASAP.  Forms will be passed out at practice on Sat 1/15.

-The GMEA performance will be held on January 27, 2011 at the Savannah International Trade and Convention Center. Please refer to www.savtcc.com for directions. 

-The morning of January 27^th students should arrive at school wearing their uniform. (Don’t forget your instrument and your packed lunch if bring it from home.) Students need to go to homeroom before reporting to the band room.

- There will be one bus that will depart shortly after 8:30 am.

-Performance time is 11:15 am.

-Kiersten will be distributing the wristbands at the Convention Center on the morning of the 27th.  A wristband is not needed to watch the performance but you will need the wristband to enter the exhibit areas.

-The bus is scheduled to return to school at 2:00 pm.  If you would like to take your student home, you must give Dr. Warnock or Mrs. Bowden a written note stating that your child will not be riding the bus.

Dixie Classic

– The Dixie Classic takes place in Atlanta, GA on Saturday April 9, 2011.

-We discussed the trip and if we should spend the night.  The cost of an” up and back in the same day trip” would be around $100-110 per student plus food and spending money versus an overnight stay costing around $150 per student  plus meals and spending money.  A vote was taken and the majority would like to see the trip be an overnight.

-Fundraising- A possible school dance was discussed to help lower the cost of the trip.  We welcome any other fundraising ideas.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:08 pm.

Respectfully Submitted,

Debbie DeMond-Secretary RHWBB

Cobblestone pictures

Below is information about purchasing the pictures that Cobblestone photography took of the Winds.

The photographs have been uploaded to view.  There are images of individuals as well as the group shot. 

The photographs may be accessed through www.cobblestonephotography.com   

Click on the Online Ordering/Viewing tab.

Click on Portraits.

You will see the image of the group.

Click on the group image.

Enter your email address.

The images will then appear on your screen.

The images will be available for viewing/ordering through Feb. 14th.

Payment may be made through PayPal or by check.  Checks should be made payable to Cobblestone Photography PO BOX 3043 Richmond Hill, GA 31324.  Payment must be received before an order is sent to the lab for printing.

If you have any questions, please give Beth Smithberger a call at 756-7376

Date: 1/15/2011

GMEA ticket update

Parents,

 

I am just sending a message to all of you with the updated spreadsheet of ticket reservations for Jan 27.  Right now we only have 2 tickets left.  Please, if you know that you will not be able to attend, let me know so we can pass the ticket on to someone who may be waiting.  As of 7:17p.m. tonight no one is waiting for tickets.  That may change as we get closer to the 27th.  Thank you.

 

Kiersten

Date: 1/11/2011

Current GMEA info

Parents,

 

Doc double checked the number of tickets he reserved and the new number is 80 and they are FREE.  Please contact me ASAP if you are interested in attending the concert on Jan 27.  The students are scheduled to be playing from 11:15 to 12 noon.  I believe Doc will be picking up the tickets when he registers at the Conference Center that morning (this is the one on Hutchison Island across the river from downtown Savannah).  You will be able to get your "ticket/wristband" from me outside the venue. 

 

Please arrive early to pick up your tickets.  11:15 may be an approximate time.  I know some of you were disappointed that you missed alot of the concert at the Seafood Festival because the concert started early.  Please pick up your tickets so you can be seated by 11.  I am also attending the concert and will not be there to pass out tickets after 11:10 or the band starts playing, which ever comes first.

 

I will continue to update you as more information becomes available.

 

Kiersten

GMEA tickets reserved

Parents,

Below is the most current list of tickets reserved for the GMEA concert.  According to Doc he reserved 60 tickets (they are actually wristbands).  If my count is correct we stand at 56 already reserved.  Please check your schedules.  If you have ordered multiple tickets that you are not going to use, please let me know so that I may redistribute them to someone else.  If you want tickets, please let me know ASAP and I will give you the first available.

Thank you,

Kiersten

GMEA Parents

Bobbie Lynes- 5 can chaperone

Brian and Clare Herrington- chaperone maybe

Lena Van Rensberg

Debbie Hollowell- yes chaperone

Cyndy Glasscock- 2 chaperone

Jennifer Costello- yes chaperone

Mr. Gizzi

Bazemore- 2

Shellie Ruff- 2, chaperone maybe

Longoria-2

Scooler- 2

DeMond-2 Debbie can chaperone

Chris Kiefer and Scott Hasson

Melody Pullin-4

Jennifer Mabrey- chaperone maybe

Smedley- 1

Tiffani Russell- 1 will chaperone

Snyder- 1

Watson- 1 will chaperone

Caleca-2

Brooks-1

Eastwood-2

Smith-1

Rice-2

Gloria Laws- 1 will chaperone

Cruz – 1

Spyers- 1

Luke- 4

Allen-2

Lindsey-2

Elpel (Blake Johnson)-2

Warren-1

Winds Practice Schedule: from 1/11 to 1/26

This message is from Dr. Warnock regarding the practice schedule for the Wildcat Winds for the next 2 weeks.  The GMEA concert is on Jan 27.  We will be selecting chaperones at the Booster meeting on Jan 13.  If you didn't order tickets and would like to come to the concert, please contact me at the meeting or via email because we did order some extras.

 

Thanks,

Kiersten

 

Here is the WILDCAT WINDS practice schedule for the next 2 weeks:

Tuesday 1/11 (3-5); Thursday 1/13 (3-5); Friday 1/14 (3-5); Saturday 1/15 (9-12)

Tuesday 1/18 (3-5); Thursday 1/20 (3-5); Friday 1/21 (3-5); Saturday 1/22 (9-12)

Tuesday 1/25 (3-5); (Possibly Wed 1/26 – run through rehearsal, 3-5)

Date: Jan 7th 2011

Important Booster/Parent Meeting: Jan 13 at 7pm

Parents,

 

Next Thursday, Jan 13 at 7p.m. in the bandroom will be our January Booster meeting.  Following the general meeting, 2 officers from the High School Band Boosters will present information for the 8th graders and their parents regarding the band program there.  I highly encourage all of you who have students interested in band as freshman attend this meeting.  Feel free to bring your student.  Following their presentation we will meet with Wildcat Winds parents to discuss the upcoming GMEA trip on Jan 27 and the trip to Atlanta in April.  We have many decisions to make with regards to the Atlanta trip that will affect the cost of that trip for you.  Please, if you have not attended a meeting as of yet and especially if you have a student in 8th grade and/or Wildcat Winds, your presence at this meeting is particularly important.

 

I look forward to seeing you on the 13th.

Kiersten Scooler

Date: Jan 7th 2011

All State Info 2

Parents,

First of all the date for the all state auditions this Saturday IS Jan 8 NOT Jan 10 as previously sent out.  Sorry for any confusion.

 

As far as dress for the auditions... please have your student wear the same type of outfit as they wore for the auditions in Dec.  Nice pants and shirt will be sufficient.  Please no jeans or tshirts.

 

Thank you,

Kiersten

 

Date: Jan 6th 2011

Important All State Info

Attention Parents, If your student is participating in the All State auditions this Sat, Jan 10 please read the following information carefully.   First, there will be a practice after school on Friday for all students attending the All State auditions.  This will take place in  the band room in place of the Percussion Ensemble which normally meets at that time.   Following is information regarding Sat. from Dr. Warnock:   Couple of things to send out to students going to All-state audition this Saturday. Students need to arrive at the band room absolutely no later than 9 am this Saturday. If they can arrive before 9:00 (say 8:45), that would be even better. Students should bring money for lunch and a snack in the afternoon on the return trip to Richmond Hill. The bus will probably stop at the Dublin exit. Students should return their Field Trip Form ASAP or on Saturday morning to Mrs. Bowden. Students should bring their music and tuner.   Thank you, Kiersten

Date: Jan 6th 2011

Band this week/Picture info

Parents,

We are back to our regular after school practice schedule starting tomorrow, Tues. Jan 4.  Winds will meet this Tues and Thurs.  Pep/Jazz band meets on Wednesday and Percussion Ensemble will meet on Friday.

 

ATTENTION- PICTURE INFORMATION FOR JAN 6th

 

Your student should have come home with an order form from Lifetouch before the Christmas break.  If you wish to order pictures, please have your student bring the payment envelope portion with them to their sitting.  (I believe Doc has more forms in the bandroom)  Doc is in need of 2-3 parent volunteers during picture time.  7th graders will be taking pictures from 1:15-2:40 p.m.  If you can help out, please respond to this email.  Your student needs to wear their white dress shirt/black pants/skirt for the photo.  As there is no time to change, they are asked to wear this outfit to school.

 

Thank you,

Kiersten

 

Date: Jan 3rd 2011

GMEA recording opportunity

Parents,

Below is an email sent to me by Dr. Warnock.

 

Wildcat Wind Parents,

 

We have been offered a special discount on CDs of the GMEA concert that are pre-ordered by Friday (1/7).  We need your payment in hand no later than Friday if you wish to purchase the CD at a discount.  Please bring all money to Dr. Warnock by Friday at the latest (1/7).  Checks should be made out to the RHWBB.

 

Options for Purchasing CD of GMEA Concert:

1) $15 if pre-ordered and pre-paid no later than this Friday (1/7).

2) $20 if purchased at the concert.

If you know you are going to want a recording, ordering early would be a great idea.  Please put your check or cash in an envelope marked with your student's name and "GMEA recording".  Have your student put it in the drop box in Doc's office.

 

Thank you,

Kiersten

 

Date: Jan 3rd 2011

Missing Dog Found

Parents and Students,

Great news! The Williams' were reunited with their dog yesterday.  Thanks to all of you who kept your eyes peeled for Sugarbear.  What a happy Christmas gift.

 

Kiersten

Date: Dec 16th

Important Band Info

The cookie dough arrives on Dec 8th.  Please stop by the middle school cafeteria and pick up yours between 3 and 5.  If you cannot come at this time, please contact Cyndy Glasscock at cyndy@stannerh.org and arrange another time.

The Wildcat Winds concert with the high school on Thursday will not be held in JF Gregory park due to cold weather forcasts.  We will be relocating the concert to the High School cafeteria.  Please have your student there by 6:30.  The concert still begins at 7.

Kiersten

Date: Dec 8th 2010