BEGINNING OF THE YEAR CHECKLIST
Below is the checklist we went over at the parent meeting, and the slide show presented. Please complete steps 1-6 during the parent meeting. Let me know if you have any questions or concerns!
VIEW PARENT MEETING SLIDESHOW
VIEW LETTER TO 6TH GRADE
1. HANDBOOK
If you use Google Calendar, you can add our calendar to your own personal account! This will allow any sudden changes to automatically populate your calendar without any hassle!
3. FORMS
Below is the checklist we went over at the parent meeting, and the slide show presented. Please complete steps 1-6 during the parent meeting. Let me know if you have any questions or concerns!
VIEW PARENT MEETING SLIDESHOW
VIEW LETTER TO 6TH GRADE
1. HANDBOOK
- Read the Band Handbook in its entirety.
- Copy down the dates on the Band Calendar. Hang a paper copy in your home!
If you use Google Calendar, you can add our calendar to your own personal account! This will allow any sudden changes to automatically populate your calendar without any hassle!
3. FORMS
- Complete band forms attached to back of handbook.
- Due September 4th.
- Ms. Cabrel-Watson will also have paper band forms in English and Spanish if needed!
- Please ensure your contact information is updated and correct in Infinite Campus/Parent Square. Students, ensure that you are able to receive announcements on Canvas.
- All communications will be sent through Parent Square and Canvas. If you need to reach out to Ms. Cabrel-Watson individually, please use these resources or by email at [email protected].
- Rent or purchase an instrument from a reputable music store, like Jackson's Music or Music and Arts.
- Purchase all supplies for your instrument. The Music and Arts and Jackson's "Starter Pack" should have you covered!
- 6th graders begin using instruments approximately Tuesday, 9/8 (after Labor Day)
- Before starting instruments, all 6th graders will be using recorders (provide your own) and in-class percussion.
- 7th/8th graders begin using instruments approximately Thursday, 8/13
- 6th graders must order their instrument by August 28th in order for it to be ready by September 8th, our approximate first day with instruments in class.
- Families who are unable to get your own instrument and NEED a school instrument, please fill out this school instrument rental application by August 21.
- Due September 4th.
- See page 12-13 of the handbook for details. (School-owned instruments are an additional $50 per year or $25 per semester)
- Cash or check in an envelope with student’s name, amount, and "band fees"/ "instrument rental" etc. written on it, delivered to counseling office. Bookkeeper- Charlotte Cornett [email protected]
- Families with financial struggles, ask me one-on-one about payment plans and sponsors before 8/30. We will find a solution! No student will ever be turned away from band due to an inability to pay.
- Follow us on Instagram/Facebook
- Sign up to be part of the WHMS Band Association by emailing Ms. Cabrel-Watson or a BPA representative! We are always looking for volunteers for our many events throughout the year. This is a great way to be a part of your student's critical developmental years!
- 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 (logistics, photography, transportation, chaperoning, etc.) they bring to the table to create a better experience for your students!
- Email bella.cabrel-watson@hallco.org if you are interested or have questions. If you have financial/accounting experience, construction experience, organizational skills, decorating skills, musical/leadership experience, or have any other unique connections or skills, please include that info in your email! If all you would like to do is chaperone, that is wonderful as well! Just let us know what kind of time you can commit.
