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4th of July Parade this Week

This past week we had an outstanding get together with our guard and percussion parents, and then had a ton of help at our annual clean up day! Thank you so much to those who donated, prepared food, helped set up, helped clean up, prepared awards, and who fellowshipped last Thursday. The year is off to a great start already and we are excited about many more opportunities to get to fellowship and work together.

One such day was on Saturday. We had an outstanding response from students and parents who assited in cleaning the band room and “castle” on Saturday. We straightened the freezer room, washed coolers, straightened the storage area behind the band room, got the garage ready, went through the guard closet, and also the uniform room. We are blessed by everyone’s assistance. Thank you so much for your help!

Week at a Glance • CHS Announcements

  • Wednesday: Parade Practice • 9:00AM – 12:00PM
  • Thursday: 4th of July Parade • 10:00AM Report

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT • GMEA

Last spring, Dr. Carr submitted our Wind Ensemble’s Large Group Performance Evaluation performance recording to be considered as a featured ensemble at the Georgia Music Educators Association In-Service Conference. We are excited to share that our Wind Ensemble was invited to perform as one of only three high school bands. This is the highest honor that a high school concert band can receive in the state of Georgia. Although the event is not competitive, the process to be selected is very competitive. This is the closest thing that bands have to a “state championship.”  Although our band was featured at Troy University in 2018, this is Carrollton High School’s first invitation to perform at the state conference.  The concert will be an event of the GMEA In-Service Conference, but it will also free and open to our community. We are thrilled for the opportunity and hope that you will save the date to attend and cheer on our students while they represent our community in Athens!

4th of July Parade

Are you drinking water? Drink a little more than you think that you need each day before Wednesday. You’ll thank yourself for hydrating appropriately!

Practice • July 3 • 9:00AM – 12:00PM • More Information

  • 9:00AM Welcome in the Band Room
  • 9:15AM Sectionals in various locations
  • 10:00AM Break
  • 10:20AM Full Band in Mabry Arts Center • Guard still on Skinner Field
  • 11:10AM Full Band in Grisham Stadium Marching around the track
  • 11:45AM Dismiss to pick up T-shirts from band director

Performance • July 4 • More Information

  • 9:00AM   Report to North Cliff Street behind United Community Bank wearing your parade uniform
    • Parade Uniform: Parade Shirt, Black Shorts, Tennis Shoes, and Instrument/Equipment
    • Sunglasses are OK, please no hats
  • 10:00AM Parade steps off and we should be finished around 10:45-11:00 AM
  • 11:00AM Parents pick you up in the Robinson’s Salvage Parking Lot (Old K-Mart)

Important Info about the parade • More Information

  • We recommend parents watching the parade towards the end, closer to Robinson Salvage for easier traffic and pick-up.
  • Waters will be provided before the parade and at the end of the parade.
  • Consistently drink water days before the parade so that you are already hydrated before participating.
  • Parade Route: North Cliff Street staging area, turn right on Alabama Street, continue on Bankhead Highway to the Robinson Salvage Parking Lot (Disband area).
4th of July Parade practice on Wednesday and Parade on Thursday. Congratulations to the CHS Wind Ensemble on their recent invitation to perform at the GMEA Conference!

The best times to bring in donations if you want to this week are Thursday before the cook-out of Saturday during the clean-up day. Next week, donations could be brought in on July 3 during the rehearsal. We will accept donations throughout the weeks of band camp as well as throughout the season. We really appreciate your assistance in helping us to keep everyone hydrated!

Class of 2025 • Football Program Photos

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.

The sizings have been going great! Thank you for signing up and for being on time to your fitting meeting.

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 • Payment 2 & Forms OVERDUE

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

Health in Band • Edgenuity

Students should be working daily to complete their health requirement and only have until July 26 to get it all completed. At this point, student should be approximately 35% complete with the course. Edgenuity has a pacing function and will show the progress bar in RED if your child has not been completing enough of the course. If your child is on pace then the completion percentage should show in GREEN. If you are unable to access the course, please send Dr. Carr an email so that he can assist you in accessing the course. Remember, in addition to completing the eADAP course through the GA DDS, students must complete the class in Edgenuity to receive credit for Health.

How 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

CutTime

We are very close to completely transitioning over to CutTime. Once we transition each member’s guardian will receive a text message from the database. In this text message will be a MAGIC LINK. Each link is specific per guardian and should not be shared. The link will allow you to access your students account. In the account you will be able to access an itemized report of your band account, the schedule, and more. Once you receive this link, save it and keep it handy.

Upcoming Dates

July

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
  • 22 • Home Game Concession Pre-Order • 5:00pm – 5:45pm • Volunteer Here
  • 23 • Home Opener vs. Columbia • 7:30pm • Volunteer Here
  • 29 • Home Game Concession Pre-Order • 5:00pm – 5:45pm • Volunteer Here
  • 30 • Home vs. Rome • 7:30pm • Volunteer Here

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