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Congratulations Class of 2024!

We are so thankful that Friday’s weather cooperated to allow us to celebrate our seniors! Although it sprinkled a little at the beginning, it cleared up by the end of it and the temperature was perfect! Outstanding job to our band students who remained professional during the misting and performed beautifully for the ceremony. Mr. Nelson did an outstanding job leading the band on the field while Dr. Carr ran sound for the event.

Seniors,

This class lead us through the recovery of our band program through the after affects of COVID and have been tremendous leaders. This class set the bar academically, set the bar with the 200 (300) club, set the bar with All-State, led in Solo & Ensemble, Kiwanis, and both District and State Jazz Band. I will never forget our first year together and will always cherish our past three.  Our band program has grown so much because of your dedication and leadership. Use this experience as a memory to help you through those times that it is difficult to see the end result.  I am sure that most of you thought that this day would never come, well…  YOU DID IT! And, I bet most would now say that it arrived faster than you thought it would.  Well, as they say time flies when you’re having fun! I sure had fun these last few years and I hope that you did too!

Mother Theresa offered some outstanding advice, that I hope you will take to heart:

  • People are often unreasonable, irrational, and self-centered.  Forgive them anyway.
  • If you are kind, people may accuse you of selfish, ulterior motives.  Be kind anyway.
  • If you are successful, you will win some unfaithful friends and some genuine enemies.  Succeed anyway.
  • If you are honest and sincere people may deceive you.  Be honest and sincere anyway.
  • What you spend years creating, others could destroy overnight.  Create anyway.
  • If you find serenity and happiness, some may be jealous.  Be happy anyway.
  • The good you do today, will often be forgotten.  Do good anyway.
  • Give the best you have, and it will never be enough.  Give your best anyway.

Never forget: you are the best version of yourself! And your BEST is always good enough. Love you guys! Congratulations! You’ve GRADUATED! Now, keep HUSTLEing!

-Dr. Carr

Week at a Glance

  • Monday: New Member Camp • 4:00PM – 6:00PM • Band Room
  • Tuesday: Final Exams • 1st and 2nd Blocks • EARLY RELEASE at 12:30PM
    • New Member Camp • 4:00PM – 6:00PM • Band Room
    • Colorguard • 4:00PM – 6:00PM • Skinner Field • SAC
  • Wednesday: LAST DAY OF SCHOOL ! Final Exams • 3rd and 4th Blocks • EARLY RELEASE at 12:30PM
  • Thursday: Teacher Post Planning
  • Friday: Teacher Post Planning * If you forgot to pay the payment due on May 17, you can bring it by the band room before 11:30AM on Friday. We have a meeting that starts at 12:00PM. Or you can pay on REVTRAK

Upcoming Seniors • IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT

Mr. Carmichael will be taking photos of seniors with their immediate families in the SAC Gym on July 14 or July 21. Please sign up for your photo by using this link. Mr. Carmichael has only set up these 2 dates. If you need a different date, we need to contact Mr. Carmichael ASAP. Please note that he will charge a sitting fee if you need a different date.

Seniors wear your marching band uniform and immediate family members should wear something nice in school colors. This photo will be featured in the 2024 Football program.

Senior head shots for banners will be taken with our team photos on July 18 at 6:00PM after camp that day. Students will have an hour to freshen up and get into uniforms before we start our photos. We will take our team photo, section photos, and then Senior Headshots.

Uniform Sizing Days

Thank you to Sarah Bush for organizing a team to assist us with uniform fittings. The following dates have been set aside to size all of our students before camp and in time for our team photos.

Senior Uniform Re-Fitting • June 6 between 1:00pm and 6:00pm • Click Here to Book an Appointment
You may have to scroll to June 6 after following the link to find the appointment links. You’ll notice most dates crossed off, but June 6 should be available to click on, then select your time. Seniors, if you are out of town, there are a few more options later in the summer for vets, but we want to get yours ready first if possible.

Veteran Uniform Re-Fitting • June 20 from 3:00pm and 7:00pm and June 27 from 4:00pm and 7:00pm • Click Here
You may have to scroll to June 20 or June 27 after following the link to find the appointment links. You’ll notice most dates crossed off, but June 20 and 27 should be available to click on, then select your time. Thank you for scheduling a time and helping us get ready for the season!

New Member Uniform Fittings • July 8 and July 10 from 10:00am – 12:30pm and 1:30pm – 3:00pm • Click Here
You may have to scroll to July 8 or July 10 after following the link to find the appointment links. You’ll notice most dates crossed off, but July 8 and 10 should be available to click on, then select your time. Vets, if the other dates did not work for you, please sign up for July 10.

Band Handbook • Forms OVERDUE • Turn In by end of Week

If you forgot to turn in your forms and payment, please do so by the end of this week. We have to send marching band numbers to our drill writer by June 1 and will use this week to finalize our numbers. If you need a little more time for payment, just contact Barbara Dothard, barbara.dothard@carrolltoncityschools.net and make payment arrangements. We do not want money to be a barrier for students to participate.

Stay Connected • Have you signed up to be in the LOOP?

Health in Band • Edgenuity

Students are being enrolled in the Edgenuity course this week. In addition to completing the eADAP course through the GA DDS, students must complete the class in Edgenuity to receive credit for Health.

To log into Edgenuity:

  1. Visit: www.clever.com/in/Trojans and LOG IN, using your school login information. 
  2. Click on Imagine Edgenuity, it has a purple icon

Complete your class titled: *2024 Healthy Living/Summer Health

ALL COURSEWORK MUST BE COMPLETED by FRIDAY, JULY 26, 2024

Charms Changes Ahead – Soon to be CutTime

We received news that our database that we use to keep information for the booster club has been purchased by another company. We are in the process of migrating the information and wanted to give you a heads up before the changes take place. The new software is called CutTime and it will offer similar features that we had access to in Charms.

Upcoming Dates

May

  • 20 • New Member Camp 4:00pm – 6:00pm
  • 21 • New Member Camp 4:00pm – 6:00pm
  • 21 • Final Exams
  • 22 • Final Exams • Last Day of School • Early Release
  • 23 – 24 • Teacher Post Planning

June

July

  • 3 • 4th of July Parade Practice • Sign Up for the Parade by May 24 for your T-Shirt
  • 4 • 4th of July Parade • Open for More Details
  • 8 • New Member Uniform Fitting • Book an appointment
  • 10 • New Member Uniform Fitting • Book an appointment* All Vets who haven’t been fitted can also book here
  • 15 – 19 • Band Camp Week 1 • 8:00am – 5:00pm • Volunteer Here
  • 22 – 26 • Band Camp Week 2 • 8:00am – 9:00pm • Volunteer Here
  • 26 • Trojan Night • Volunteer Here
  • 27 • Leadership Outing • DCI Atlanta • $40 due by May 24, 2024
  • 29 • Full Band Rehearsal • 6:00pm – 9:00pm
  • 30 • Full Band Rehearsal • 6:00pm – 9:00pm

August

  • 1 • Full Band Rehearsal • 6:00pm – 9:00pm
  • 5 • Full Band Rehearsal • 6:00pm – 9:00pm
  • 6 • Full Band Rehearsal • 6:00pm – 9:00pm
  • 8 • Full Band Rehearsal • 6:00pm – 9:00pm
  • 20 • DCI Championship Viewing Party • Band Room • More Details to Follow
  • 12 • First Day of School Year 2024 – 2025 • Regular Weekly Rehearsals Begin
  • REGULAR WEEKLY SCHEDULE
    • Monday: Full Band 3:45pm – 6:15pm
    • Tuesday: Full Band 3:45pm – 6:15pm
    • Thursday: Full Band 6:00pm – 9:00pm
  • 16 • Away vs. Woodward Academy • 7:30pm • Volunteer Here
  • 23 • Home Opener vs. Columbia • 7:30pm • Volunteer Here
  • 30 • Home vs. Rome • 7:30pm • Volunteer Here

Categories: CHS Band