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GHS Band in Georgetown View Magazine

admin — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 19:26:18 +0000

The band was featured in an article in Georgetown View Magazine (viewmagazineinc.com). The excerpt is here: Georgetown View Magazine Article

Band Booster Meeting Sept. 7

admin — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 16:25:27 +0000

Agenda is available on : http://www.georgetowneagleband.org/gb/band-boosters/meetings/

Temple Game and Gattiland Photos

admin — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 07:27:03 +0000

Uniform Checkout

admin — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 22:51:46 +0000

Uniform Checkout night is mandatory for all Band and Guard students. One parent needs to accompany the student for this evening as shown in the dates below in order to meet with Mr. Schayot and pay the August dues. Bring your checkbook as deposits, fees and merchandise will be paid on separate checks at separate checkout tables. NOTE: If you elect to pay your fees ONLINE ahead of time (instructions here), you will not have to wait in line at checkout. Be sure to print confirmation of your purchases and bring with you!

Date	Attendees
Mon. August 2nd 6:30pm	Fitting for Leadership with Set-up and Checkout Practice – Remember to wear your show shirt and shorts. Parents of Leadership come on Tuesday night.
Tues. August 3rd 7:00pm	Fitting for returning 10th, 11th and 12th graders whose last names start with A-J – Guard also!
Tues. August 3rd 8:00pm	Fitting for returning 10th, 11th and 12th graders whose last names start with K-Z – Guard also!
Thurs. August 5th 7:00pm	Fitting for Freshmen and any other new students to the GHS Eagle Marching Band – Guard also!

To Bring With You to Uniform Checkout:

There are 9 tasks/forms that must be completed and turned in at the Uniform Checkout Night. Get your printer warmed up and find a pen because your home work is waiting!

Instructions	To Do & Return	Link
1 The Charms Office Assistant site maintains the primary database of student information. This needs to be updated for the 2010-2011 school year. Logon to https://www.charmsoffice.com The school ID is georgetownhsb Enter your student’s 6 digit school ID (unless you have updated and changed your password). The school ID is available on your student’s report card. Email Mr. Schayot if you can’t figure yours out at schayotj@georgetownisd.org Print your updated info sheet to confirm your update at checkout.	Update Student Info on Charms. Print updated page.	charmsoffice.com
2 Complete and sign the GHS Band Medication release form. Note: This is different than the physical form.	Print and complete Release Form	Medication Release Form
3 All parents of band and colorguard students are expected to volunteer a minimum of 5 hours this year per family. Many of you will generously volunteer many more than the minimum. Every parent is asked to please complete the background check as it is GISD policy that all volunteers be cleared before the start of their scheduled event and after Aug.1st of each school year.	Complete online form. Nothing to return.	GISD Volunteer Background Check
4 We are using an online sign up system for volunteer opportunities. The volunteer link on the web site includes instructions, descriptions, and links to VolunterSpot.com for a calendar of volunteers needed.	Visit link to sign up for volunteer hours.	Volunteer
5 Read and sign the UIL Marching Band acknowledgment form.	Signed UIL Marching Band form.	UIL Acknowledgement of Rules
6 Review the 2010-2011 GHS Band Handbook and sign the acknowledgment form. The front page acknowledge form needs to be printed, signed, and returned.	Signed Handbook Acknowledgment form.	Handbook GHS Eagle Band 2010-2011
7 Cloud 9 Video Productions will be recording and producing the Marching Season DVD. The consent form acknowledges use of your child’s image for the DVD.	Signed Cloud9 DVD Parental Consent Form	Cloud9 DVD Consent 2010-2011
8 Print and complete the Fee Statement Form for 2010-2011. Note: The forms are different for Colorguard and Band. Fees have gone up this year for band and guard. Transportation, meal and uniform costs are all more expensive than in the past. Please be mindful that in our current economic situation, a few band and colorguard parents have lost their jobs. Please consider over the weekend if you or someone close to you would be willing to sponsor a student who the staff deem are in need of “Family Hardship Assistance”. Full Fair Share Fee donations are accepted as well as any amount less that you feel comfortable giving. Even small donations from each family able, multiplied out across the entire band, will go a long way towards assisting our families in need. Thanks for your thoughtful consideration of this opportunity! For more information on what is covered and an explanation of the Fair Share Fee read this document. Fair Share Fee Information & Financial Responsibilities	Completed Fee Statement Form 2010-2011, Check or Online Payment printout	Band Uniform Check-Out Fee Statement Colorguard Check-Out Fee Statement
9 There are additional items available for sale at this event. All items here listed on the merchandise form are optional, but will add to the entire band experience. You may view images of some of the items for sale at this page.	Completed Merchandise Statement Form 2010-2011, Check or Online Payment printout	Eagle Band Merchandise Order Form 2010 Merchandise Photos

Additional FYIs for Uniform Checkout

Kenz Guitars will be available to sell flip folders, lyres, key oil, slide grease, reeds and other necessary accessories to compliment the marching band season.
There is a specific flow to the evening. Please arrive at the listed time through the blue double band hall doors on the west side of GHS. Click here for the letter from Ms. Oliver, our uniform coordinator for all the student uniform information the will need for the evening.
You can pre-pay for nearly your entire year in band using the “fee statement” form. Checks and cash only will be accepted on site. You can pay ONLINE before you arrive via Charms through the PayPal option. Click the “$” in the student screen in charms. Need help? Here is a quick “how-to” letter.
We will have a parent meeting at Uniform Checkout to discuss band calendar, band handbook, band payment schedule, class/rehearsal schedule and any other questions you may have. Make sure each student comes accompanied by a parent!

Band Bowling Party

admin — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 00:21:31 +0000

Photos online from the party are in the galleries. Click below.

Get ready for summer band!

admin — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 16:24:12 +0000

With new marcher camp on Wednesday, July 28^th and Full Band camp starting on Thursday, July 29^th… be sure you have all your paperwork complete and organized!

Final Checklist to start band:

Download, print, sign and return the GISD Extracurricular Policy Acknowledgment Form (Code of Conduct Compliance). This needs to be turned in to a director before you can start your first day of summer band!
Read the GISD Extracurricular Policy as defined in the GISD Code of Conduct. (Code of Conduct Appendices)
Download, print and complete the GISD Fine Arts Physical packet http://www.georgetownisd.org/ghs/trainers/med_forms.htm. This needs to be turned in to a director before you can start your first day of summer band!
Compile your band binder. Instructions here:
- Bring this with you on the first day of summer band!
- Print all necessary music at home and organize IN ORDER, in plastic page protectors.
Bring your large water jug filled with ice water & marching instrument
Wear your tennis shoes, shorts, sunscreen and a hat!

For more detailed info on expectations for Band Day One… see links below!

Help feed the band staff

admin — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 20:48:43 +0000

The dedicated band staff stays on campus with the kids during each day of marching camp. We are soliciting volunteers to bring lunch to support the staff. The link below will take you to volunteer spot where you can reserve a spot. Thanks.

DCI Trip Update

admin — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 16:29:16 +0000

No changes to the itinerary. 6:30 AM roll check on the bus. Bring a lawn chair in addition to the other items for Saturday.

Welcome back, Eagle Band and Colorguard!

admin — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 22:13:31 +0000

The summer band activities are just around the corner. Follow the links below for more details on the activities and important information to prepare you for the camp and marching season.

Leadership Camp 7/21-7/24 Registration and Info

admin — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 22:03:23 +0000

Leaders… do not sign up for the DCI Trip! The DCI trip is already included in your Leadership Camp registration fee!

Schedule

July 21 – 9am to 5pm – Leadership workday
July 22 – 8am to 5pm – Leadership camp
July 23 – 8am start, overnight in San Antonio – Leadership retreat to San Antonio
July 24 – Leadership attends DCI San Antonio, returning late Saturday night

Cost $150.00 for the entire 4 day workshop, training & retreat (includes DCI ticket, hotel stay in San Antonio and dinner on the RiverWalk). Go to the student screen in Charms and click Finances to pay via PayPal from home.

July 24^th details on overnight event for the GHS Band Leadership 2010-2011:

Chaperones are needed, all meals & expenses paid for those volunteering (except for fast food lunch Saturday and concession stand dinner Saturday night). We depart at noon on 7/23 and return late night Saturday night 7/24. Chaperones will be riding the bus with the students. Click on the hand on the Charms calendar to volunteer!

The only additional $ leaders and chaperones will need to bring is for Saturday…. for fast food lunch and concession stand dinner (at least $20.00 total).

You can also pay for the camp by check, payable to GPAA BAND. Please bring it by the band hall Monday through Thursday from 8am to noon as soon as possible.