Last week was the final week of our percussion camps this summer. They met every Thursday in preparation of the upcoming year! Thank you to Mr. Nelson, Mr. Cunningham, Mr. Boyle, and Ms. Eddleman for coaching our students.

Congratulations to Hunter Moore on attending the UWG Low Brass camp this past week! Thank you Hunter for seeking more opportunities to grow! We are excited for you to bring back your new knowledge to share with your peers!

THANK YOU!

Saturday we had a great turn out of volunteers to help us organize and clean our band facilities in preparation of our season! Volunteers, swept, mopped, organized, inventoried, washed the vehicles, and were a huge blessing to our program! Thank you so much for donating your time and energy to help our season be successful!

Week at a Glance:

• Monday: Parade practice 9:00am – 12:00pm
• Tuesday: 4th of July Parade
  • 9:00am report to North Cliff St behind United Community Bank and Bank OZK downtown Carrollton.
  • 10:00am parade steps off
  • Approx 11:00am parade finish at Robinson Salvage
  • Optional: 8:15 pm FREE Carroll Symphony Orchestra concert and fireworks on the CES/CUES lawn

Health Class • Final Month

At this point students should be more than halfway finished their health class. Please check with your son/daughter to see how much of the health class they have completed. Many students have completed the entire course already!!! If your child hasn’t that is ok, there is still time, but please encourage them to get to work.

More 4th of July Parade Info

UNIFORM FITTINGS

Marching Band photos will take place on Monday, July 18 and Wednesday, July 20 due to Mr. Carmichael’s availability and needing the program before the first game. We will have uniform fittings on the following days to get everyone sized in time for photos. We tried to offer at least 1 morning and 1 afternoon spot for everyone. Each session is first come, first served. Thank you for doing your best to make one of these dates work for you. Arriving earlier in the time slot would be better and help us help you quicker.

• July 10: Returning Members Fitting 3:30-6:00pm
• July 11: Returning Members Fitting 8:30-10:30a
• July 12: New member fitting 10:30am-1:00pm
• July 13: New member fitting 4:00pm-6:30PM

Water Donations

We are collecting water donations for the marching season. The first time we need water is on July 3 when we are hosting all of the bands in the county. We ask that each family either donate 2 cases of bottled water or make a $10 donation towards the purchase of bottled water.

A huge thank you to Yancey Equipment Rental for their generous donation of a pallet of water to get us started!

World’s Finest Chocolate

We received 65 more boxes of chocolate that is available to our members to sell for credit towards their New York Trip. These are available on a first come, first served basis. Please check in with Dr. Carr, Mr. Nelson, or Ms. Dothard if you’d like a box to sell. Anyone requesting a box is expected to bring back $60 as we cannot accept back any unsold chocolate.

Senior Family Photos

Mr. Carmichael will be available on July 16 and 23 from 2:00pm – 6:00pm in the Student Activity Center for senior football program photos. Seniors wear their uniform and family should wear school colors in support of their senior. Forms to order photos will be provided the day of the photos.

Forms past due!

IMPORTANT: 2023 – 2024 Handbook • Commitment Fee ($100 Band • $175 Guard) & Forms were Due by May 19, 2023. The 2nd payment was due on June 19, 2023. Click the link to pay online.

Health Class begins Monday • May 1 • Due by July 31

Communication Plan • Google Classroom Codes

You can subscribe to the website so that you receive an automatic email whenever it is updated. To subscribe check the sidebar on the right of this post.

If you are already subscribed to the Remind, then you are good to go! If you haven’t please send the appropriate code to 81010 to subscribe. This is used to communicate just in time information such as updated ETA’s or last minute cancellations if needed.

Students should sign up for all appropriate Google Classrooms and invite parents.

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How to Volunteer on Sign-Up Genius

We use Sign-Up Genius to help communicate with needed volunteers. You can also email chstrojanbandvolunteers@gmail.com if you have any questions or need help with Sign-Up Genius.

Legacy of Champions • We need all hands on deck

Please volunteer you can speak directly to the coordinator that you would prefer to work with, or you can email Lindy Moore at CHSTrojanBandVolunteers@gmail.com for assistance.

Room available for Trip

There are a few spots still available for the NY Trip. If your registration is pending, please begin making payments to be added to the trip. We especially need color guard students to add on to the trip if at all possible. Visit this website for more information about the trip.

THANK YOU!

In addition to water donations, we also have a wishlist set up on Amazon that allows parents, friends, and volunteers to easily send donations of snack items for students. The snacks are provided as side items to our meals, on the bus on our way home after a game or competition. We appreciate your help in providing these items for our students.

Mark Your Calendars

The following events we need all hands on deck and are requesting your involvement.

Upcoming Dates

This is not an exhaustive list. Refer to our calendar online for the most up to date information regarding events and times.

• June
  • 29 • Health Unit 5 Due
    • Fall Percussion • All report 12:00pm – 5:00pm
• July
  • 1 • Band Room Clean Up Day • 8:00am – 12:00pm • Volunteer Here
  • 3 • 4th of July Parade Practice • 9:00am – 12:00pm • Volunteer Here
  • 4 • 4th of July Parade • Report at 9:00am at Bank OZK
  • 6 • Health Unit 6 Due
  • 10-13 • Leadership Camp 8:00am – 11:00am
  • 10: Returning Members Fitting 3:30-6:00pm
  • 11: Returning Members Fitting 8:30-10:30a
  • 12: New member fitting 10:30am-1:00pm
  • 13: New member fitting 4:00pm-6:30PM
  • 13 • Health Unit 7 Due
  • 17 – 21 • Band Camp Week 1 • 8:00AM – 5:00PM
  • 16 • Senior Family Photos for Football program • 2:00pm – 6:00pm (first come, first served)
  • 20 • Health Unit 8 Due
  • 23 • Senior Family Photos for Football program • 2:00pm – 6:00pm (first come, first served)
  • 24 – 28 • Band Camp Week 2 • 8:00AM – 9:00PM
  • 27 • Health Unit 9 Due
  • 28 • Trojan Night • Cookout and Parent Preview Performance
  • 31 • Health • All Coursework Due
    • Full Band • 6:00pm – 9:00pm
• August
  • 1 • Full Band • 6:00pm – 9:00pm
  • 3 • Full Band • 6:00pm – 9:00pm
  • 7 • Full Band • 6:00pm – 9:00pm
  • 8 • Full Band • 6:00pm – 9:00pm
  • 10 • Full Band • 6:00pm – 9:00pm
  • 14 • First Day of School • Normal practice schedule begins
  • 18 • Home Game vs. Langston Hughes • 7:30pm