BEGINNING OF THE YEAR CHECKLIST
Below is the checklist we went over at the parent meeting, and the slide show I presented.  Let me know if you have any questions or concerns.

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1. Read the Band Handbook in its entirety.
2. Copy down the dates on the Band Calendar.
3. Complete Digital Band Forms
   1. Due 8/26
   2. Ms. Foster also has paper band forms in the band room in English and Spanish.
4. Input Charms information ​FOR BOTH STUDENT AND PARENT(S)
   1. School code:  westhallmsband
   2. New members: Your temporary password is your student’s I.D. number.
   3. Change password to something student will remember, write it down.
   4. Due 8/26
5. Sign up for Remind Texts/Emails
   1. (see handbook for instructions)
6. Rent/Buy Instrument
   1. Rent or Purchase from Music and Arts
   2. Purchase all supplies for your instrument
   3. 6th graders  begin using instruments Thursday, 8/26
   4. 7th/8th graders begin using instruments Tuesday, 8/17
   5. Music and Arts Rental Night is Monday, 8/23 at 7:00pm in the cafeteria or via Zoom
   6. Families who are unable to get your own instrument and NEED a school instrument, please fill out this school instrument rental application before your class starts using instruments.
7. Pay band fees by Oct 1
   1. See handbook for details.
   2. Cash or check in an envelope with student’s name, amount, and "band fees" written on it.
   3. Families with financial struggles, ask me one-on-one about payment plans and sponsors before 10/1. We will find a solution!  No student will ever be turned away from band due to an inability to pay.

​OPTIONAL

1. Follow us on Instagram/Facebook
2. ​Sign up to be part of the WHMS Band Association or volunteer by sending me an email!
   1. This will be a bit like a booster club for the band (except that finances are still handled through the school.)  We need parents to volunteer their time and whatever skills they bring to the table to create a better experience for your students!
   2. Email lindsey.foster@hallco.org if you are interested or have questions.  If you have financial/accounting experience, construction experience, organizational skills, decorating skills, musical experience, or have any other unique connections or skills, please include that info in your email!  If all you’d like to do is chaperone, that is wonderful as well.  Just let me know what kind of time you can commit.​