Atlanta Chaperones

Winds Families,

I currently have the following parents down as chaperones for the Atlanta trip:

 

Jennifer Mabry

Dave Miller

Kevin and Kim Caleca

Barb Smith

Kiersten Scooler

 

These are the folks that have offered to stay overnight at the hotel and supervise the students.  We still would like to have a couple more of you help out.  At least another male chaperone would be nice.  If you are planning to go on the trip to watch your student play anyway, perhaps you could help us out at the hotel?

 

Please get back to me.  We would like to pass out all the information regarding the trip on March 31 after Winds practice at 5p.m.  See everyone then.

 

Kiersten

Atlanta Trip Parent Meeting

Winds Parents,

There will be a short informational meeting regarding the Winds trip to Atlanta after practice on March 31st starting at 5p.m.  Please plan to attend so that you can get all the pertinent information.

 

Thank you,

Kiersten

Date: 3/21/2011

Band Information

Parents,

Just to bring you up to date on Band happenings this week.  We are back to the original practice schedule after school for all groups.

 

Thank you to all the volunteers, both parent and student, that offered their time to help out at the after school dance.  I do not have a complete list of volunteers or information on how successful our fundraising efforts were, but I will get them to you as soon as I do.  I forgot to include Zachary Bynum as a student volunteer at the skate night.  Thank you Zack for supporting the band!

 

I appreciate all of the parents that attended the Booster Meeting in March.  As many of you know we took nominations for next year's Booster officers.  Barb Smith was nominated for the position of president.  None of the other current officers are returning for another term.  We currently need people to serve as Vice-President (assists pres. and organizes volunteers), Secretary (minutes taker/publisher), and Treasurer.  Please consider serving as a Booster officer.  Dr. Warnock and Mrs. Bowden do a lot for the band program, but they need Booster support.  I want to thank Amy Landers for her multiple years in various Booster officer positions and Debbie DeMond for serving as secretary for the past 2 years.  You have been wonderful to work with!  We will be electing next year's officers at the April 14th Booster meeting.  Contact me by email if you are interested.

 

There has been a change in the spring concert schedule.  The 6th grade band will still perform at the PTSO meeting on May 3rd at 6p.m.  The spring concert for ALL bands will be May 5th at 7p.m. in the gym.  I realize this conflicts with the Band Booster meeting at the HS, but there was a conflict for many students on the 12th- thus the change to the 5th.  I hope you all will come and hear how much the students have improved throughout the year. 

 

Have a great week!

Kiersten 

Date: 3/21/11

Thank you Volunteers

This is a shout out to all of you who helped to make our first Skate Night such a success.  I particularly want to thank Stacie Lindsey for coming up with this idea and running with it.  I also want to thank Barb Smith for taking on the responsibility of the concession area.  Below is a list (I hope complete) of all of you who helped out last Friday night.  Your time and commitment to the band program at RHMS is so greatly appreciated.

 

Skate night Helpers  

Dave Longoria

The Patterson Family

Robin Rice

Lena vanRensberg and Quintin

Clare Herrington

Cheryl Dickinson

Mr. and Mrs. Kochner

Maria Martinez

Tamara Snyder and Michelle Snyder

Christina Smith and Barb Smith

John Murphy

Ashly Spyers and Terry Spyers

The Lynes Family

Noah Eastwood

Tyler Braver

Cameron and Alexis Brooks

Floribeth Schott

Matt DeMond

Clay Eversly

Airam Lopez

Mary Pullin

The Glasscock Family

Emma Hollowell

Gabby Abbott and Stacie Lindsey

Thank you again,

The Booster Board

Date: 3/16/2011

Missing Instrument

Parents,

Doc asked that I pass this information on.

 

We have a missing instrument. It is the contra Eb clarinet. This was used Wednesday night. It is in a long black case.  If you could send this out, maybe someone would know something about its whereabouts.

Please, if anyone recalls seeing this instrument or just a long black case, please reply to this email.

Kiersten

Date: 3/14/11

No practice Tues.

Parents and Students,

There is no practice tomorrow after school since the Winds is sponsoring the after school dance at RHMS.  Please let your student stay after school and have fun at the dance!

 

Kiersten

Date: 3/14/2011

Dance on Tuesday

If you are available to help decorate on Tuesday from 11-1, please sign in at the office and join me in the gym.  Do not arrive before 11, as there will be students still in the gym at that time.  If you have any Wizard of Oz decor or things that would go with the "Emerald City" theme, feel free to bring it.  Some of the students have created a few things, but more is welcome.  I will have their decorations and some crepe paper and tape with me.  I will also be bringing the concessions at this time, and can use help setting up the concession area.  Thank you for helping to make this dance a success with your willingness to volunteer.  Please note, due to the number of students volunteering, we will do 20-30 minute shifts in the concession area.  We can not fit more than 2 students and 2 adults back there comfortably. (Even this might be tight) We will also have a student volunteer at each door to sell tickets. Other students will be asked to go to the dance area and have a great time--so that others will have a good time, thus making the dance a success:-) Parents, we will need you to roam the dance area, both in the gym and the parking lot where the students are allowed. 

Thank you so much for everything.  I look forward to seeing you tomorrow!

Barb Smith

(913)240-8116 or Barbarasmith4424@msn.com

Date: 3/14/11

GMEA Results

Congratulations to the Wildcat Winds and the 7/8 Concert Band.  Both received straight superior ratings at the GMEA festival this week.  Good luck to our 6th grade band who is on their way this morning.  Parents, you have a right to be proud of your students.  Thank you Doc, Mrs. Bowden, and Mrs. Newman for all your hard work

 

The Boosters

Date: 3/11/2011

Important Info

To all band members and their families,

 

The Skate Night fundraiser is this Friday from 7-10.  We would love for your students to spread the word to all their middle school friends and join us for a night of fun!  The cost is $5 and concessions will be available.

 

We are also sponsoring a dance on Tuesday 3/15 from 3-4:30 in the school gym.  This is for all students at RHMS.  The theme is "The Emerald City" and we have hired a new DJ that plays only student requests.  The kids are excited about this event and we are asking that they spread the word to all of their non-band friends.  It is a fundraiser for the band.  Tickets are $3 and concessions will be available.  We are still in need of 4 parent volunteers from 2:30-5 that day.  If you can help out, please respond to this email. 

 

Thank you,

Kiersten Scooler

Date: 3/9/2011

Concert Band Performance 3/10

Parents,

 

I'm sorry this message is coming late.  I have been having computer problems all day and I cannot do group mailings from my Blackberry ( that I have figured out anyway).  This message is only for 7th graders NOT in Wildcat Winds or Winds students that play a secondary instrument in the 7/8 band.  They should know who they are if you are not sure.  The band will be performing at 9:30a.m. tomorrow (3/10) at the Fine Arts Building at AASU.  It is free to attend and you all are welcome.

 

Please have your student wear their black and white uniform to school tomorrow.  They will check in to homeroom and go straight to the bandroom.  Because they are checked in as present at school, Doc and Mrs. Bowden need to emphasize that all students must ride the bus back to school tomorrow following the performance.  You cannot check out your student at AASU.  The students will return to school on the bus and continue with their academic day unless you go to the RHMS office and check them out there.  This "fieldtrip" will really only take up half of their day.

 

Please pack a lunch for your student.  I know a dozen or so will be getting school sack lunches and that has already been arranged.

 

Thank you,

Kiersten Scooler

Information for this week- IMPORTANT!

Parents,

Here is the latest info from Dr. Warnock about this weeks schedule.

 

Winds will meet tomorrow 3/8 at the usual time.

 

Doc would like the Winds students to remain after school on Wednesday since they will be needing to load the bus for Armstrong at 4:30.  All Winds students will need to bring their uniform to school that day.  I will bring a hanging rack so they can hang their uniforms during the school day.  Please have your students uniform LABLED!  If your student must come home after school on Wed., please have them back at the bandroom by 4:20.  All Winds students MUST ride the bus to AASU.  You may take your student home after the performance (about 6p.m.) as long as you provide Doc with a written note.  Otherwise, the students should be returning back to RHMS by 7:30p.m.

 

Please pack a snack for your student for after school on Wed.  They will certainly be hungry and can use the time between dismissal and loading the bus to fill up their stomachs.

 

There will be no Winds practice on Thursday this week.

 

See you at the meeting tomorrow at 7 in the Bandroom.

Kiersten Scooler

 

Date: 3/7/2011

Poster Making for the Dance

Want to help volunteer, but can't make the dance or skate night?  

 

We will be making posters for the dance this Sunday from 2-4 at my house (39 Shady Hill Circle in Main Street). If you want to help make posters to hang around the school to let others know about the dance, feel free to drop in and make a poster.  This is a great chance to get your kids involved in our fundraising efforts.  I have all the supplies at my house, I just need some creative kids (or adults) to make the posters.  Any questions, feel free to call me at home - 445-0354 or on my cell at (913)240-8116.

 

Sincerely,

 

Barb Smith

BarbaraSmith4424@msn.com

Band Booster Meeting - March 8th (Thursday) - 7pm - Bandroom

Attention Parents,

Our next band booster meeting will be next Tuesday, March 8th at 7 p.m. in the bandroom.  This day change was necessary since the bands will be participating in the Large Group Performance Evaluations on Wed, Thurs, and Friday.  Please take time to review the minutes from February's meeting.  We will be taking nominations for next year's band booster officers at this meeting.  Please give this matter careful consideration.

 

Thank you,

Kiersten Scooler

Atlanta Trip - Chaperones

Winds Parents,

We do need to start collecting names of parents that are willing to be chaperones for the Atlanta trip (April 9-10).  You will need to pay for your hotel room (you may share a room with another chaperone if you wish) and your food.  There will be no other expenses for you and you should be able to ride one of the busses if you wish.

 

Specifically, we need parents who are willing to coordinate the Saturday morning breakfast on the road and another to plan the entertainment/refreshments at the hotel.  If you are willing to serve in either of these capacities, please note that when you volunteer to chaperone.

 

Thank you,

Kiersten

 

Date: 02/28/2011

Minutes of Richmond Hill Wildcat Band Boosters - February 10, 2011

Minutes of Richmond Hill Wildcat Band Boosters

February 10, 2011

The meeting was called to order, by Kiersten Scooler, at 7:02 pm.  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.  RHMS Principal, Mrs. Herndon was also present.

-Minutes from the last meeting were approved.

-Treasurer, Barb Smith reported a balance of $2,196.07.

-Dr. Warnock spoke about what a high honor it was for Wildcat Winds to perform at the GMEA Conference.  The CD of their performance should be available in about a month.

-RHMS had 20 students chosen to participate in Honor Band last week.

-All-State Band will be held on March 5, 2011.

-Large Group Performance Evaluation (LPGE)/Festival at Armstrong Atlantic University, Fine Art Building                                                       March 9, 2011- Wildcat Winds will perform at 6 pm.                                                                                                   March 10, 2011- Concert Band will perform at 9:30 am.                                                                                March 11, 2011 -The Sixth Grade Band will perform at 9:00 am.                     Transportation will be provided.  Volunteers are needed to drive the trailers.

-Concert Band is for all 7th grade and 8^th grade students that play a second instrument or that are not in Wildcat Winds.  They will meet every Wednesday after school from 3-4:30 pm until LPGE.

-The Sixth Grade Band will meet every Monday after school from 3-4:00pm until LGPE.

-Solo and Ensemble will be on April 16, 2011.

-The Spring Concert/Awards Night will be held on May 12, 2011 at 7pm.  All of the bands will perform.

-The Sixth Grade Band will perform on May 3, 2011 at the PTSO meeting at 6pm.  Concert attire is required.

-On May 13, 2011 we will sell spirit wear at Sixth Grade Orientation.

-Fundraising                                                                                                                                                                                          -A school dance is scheduled for March 15, 2011.  It will take place after school and conclude by 4:30 pm.  We are in need of chaperones to set up, supervise, work the concessions stand and clean up.  Watch for an e-mail concerning volunteering.  We need your help to make this a success!                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       -A skate night at the Richmond Hill Recreation Center was agreed upon for March 11, 2011.  This is night is open only to RHMS students.  We also need people to volunteer time to make this a success.  Watch for an e-mail concerning details for skate night.

 -Wildcat Winds

                Atlanta Trip – April 9-10, 2011

The cost is $120.00 per student.  The first $50.00 is due on February 20^th and the second payment of $50.00 is due on March 5, 2011.  The cost of the final payment will be determined after the fundraising is complete.

We would like to have 1 chaperone for every 4-5 students and we are looking for men and women to volunteer.

On April 9^th, we will meet at the RHMS at 5:00 am with a 6:00 am departure.  We plan to stop at the rest area in Dublin for breakfast.  We are going to need donations of bottled water, muffins, bananas, and grapes (relatively neat foods J).  Dinner at the Varsity is planned for that night. 

We are staying at the Quality Inn of Jonesboro.  This hotel is about 25 minutes from Symphony Hall.  There are about 15 extra rooms available to non-chaperoning parents.

******Please let us know of any medical concerns or allergies your child has.*******

-At next months meeting, we will be taking nominations for next years Band Booster Officers.  Please consider an office position for next year.

The meeting was adjourned at 7:45 pm.

The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 8, 2011 at 7pm in the band room.

Respectfully Submitted,

Debbie DeMond- Secretary RHWBB

                                                                               

Date: 02/28/2011

Skate Night/Dance Volunteers

Parents,

 

We are still in need of volunteer for both the skate night (March 11 from 7-10p.m.) and the after school dance (March 15 from 3-4:30). 

 

PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE email me back with your availability for one or both of these events.  They should be alot of fun and could be very profitable for the band program.

 

Attached as well are the minutes from February.  Please take a look at those for the latest band information.

 

Kiersten Scooler

 

Date: 02/28/2011

Atlanta Trip Cost Update

Dear Parents,

I apologize for giving the wrong information yesterday. The cost of the trip, if you are not spending the night, is $105 per student, not $88 per student.  I was using the wrong information to determine the cost.  We still need all but $20 of that paid by March 5th.  We are hoping to defray the cost of all who volunteer by at least $20 depending on the fund raisers.  Thank you for all of your help and I ask your forgiveness for sending out the wrong information yesterday.  Once again though, please let us know if you will not be spending the night, so that we can reserve the correct number of rooms.

 

Sincerely,

 

Barb Smith

Treasurer

 

Date: 02/23/2011

Atlanta trip fees are due-from the Treasurer

Dear Winds Parents,

The first payment (of $50) for the Atlanta trip was due on Feb 20th.  If you have not yet made your payment, please do so as soon as possible. The next payment of $50 is due on March 5th.  It is mandatory for your child to ride the bus to Atlanta, but you may take them home after the awards ceremony.  If your child will not be spending the night, please let us know as soon as possible, as we need to put a deposit down on the hotel.  The cost for the trip, if the student is not spending the night, is $88.  We will need $68 paid by March 5th. Adults, wishing to stay the night, are welcome to join us at the Quality Inn and Suites in Morrow, GA.  When calling, ask to be put with the Richmond Hill Middle School Parents group, and this will get you the room discount. Please remember, we are sponsoring a skate night on March 11th and the dance on March 15th.  If you want your child to receive part of the discount towards overall costs, then please have them available to volunteer for at least one of these events.  We still need parent volunteers for both of these events as well. If the fund raisers are not as successful as we hope, the final payment will be due on March 23.  We will let you know how much will still be due, after we have tallied the profits from the fund raisers. Thank you in advance for your help and participation.

Parents, if you have any questions about whether your payment has been received, please contact me at BarbaraSmith4424@msn.com.

Thank you,

Barb Smith

RHWBB Treasurer

 

Date: 02/22/2011