WEEKLY UPDATE: SEPTEMBER 28-OCTOBER 2
This week's color map is YELLOW, so extracurricular activities may continue. We will practice 6-8 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday.
SPIRIT WEAR STORE OPEN
This is this year's uniform for performances. Required items are #1, 2, and 3 (a pullover, hat, and pants). All other items in the catalog are optional and just for fun. The store will close on October 2.
FOOTBALL FRIDAY October 9 - report time 6:00 p.m.
- Updated seating information: The band will be seated in the band section of the bleachers and the narrow section on our left. Parents may sit in the next section over (the former student section).
- Tickets will not be sold at the gate. To buy tickets, go to the SMHS home page and scroll down to "SMHS Cardinal Event Ticketing".
- 3rd quarter food pre-order: In order to save time in line, booster parents will have an ipad in the band room so you can order and prepay. If you do not have a debit card, you can order food and a family member can come to the concession stand during the first half to pay for it with their card.
DRESS: If your spirit wear comes, wear it. If not, dress like a pep rally - school colors, Cardinal stuff, etc.
COLOR CODE MAP
Each color code has a section called Athletic & Extracurricular Activity Guidance that explains how band will operate.
PHYSICAL EXAMS REQUIRED FOR BAND
| student_physical_form_2020.pdf |
New for 2020: Physicals are now required to participate in band. You may get it done by your regular doctor or at a walk-in clinic. After your form is completed, upload it to your Family ID account - there is no need to return it to Mr. Cheek.
* The FamilyID page is not currently set up to accept card payments and the information about checks is out of date. You can register without paying at this time.
* Students who have returned physical forms to Mr. Cheek are eligible to participate in camp. Your forms will be returned to you so you can upload it to your FamilyID page.
* Students who have returned physical forms to Mr. Cheek are eligible to participate in camp. Your forms will be returned to you so you can upload it to your FamilyID page.
REHEARSAL GUIDELINES
WHAT TO BRING:
- Your own water bottle - don't share!
- Your instrument, lyre, and flip folder.
- Dress like gym class, including athletic shoes with socks. Plan to be outside.
- Hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen.
- Percussion - bring your own pair of sticks.
- Altos, Tenors, Trumpets - a clean spare sock that you don't care about getting stretched out. Trombones, Baritones, Baris - bring a spare t-shirt.
- Go to the back of the school to the Band room door (across from the practice field). Check in as soon as you arrive. You will be required to answer screening questions. If you have had a fever or cold symptoms within 24 hours, stay home from rehearsal and contact your health care provider.
- After checking in, go straight to the sink and wash your hands for 20 seconds.
- You are ALLOWED to wear a mask whenever you want. You are REQUIRED to wear it inside and when 6 feet of social distance is impossible.
- After practice, take a shower and wash your clothes.
CHECK THE CALENDAR!
Blue letters are live links. Click them to open for more information. Dates are provided as far in advance as possible.
Report times: The time listed is the beginning of the activity, whether it is the first note of music warmups, stretching, or loading equipment. All instrument maintenance, dressing, hair/makeup, and any other personal needs must be completed ahead of time so you can be ready to start the activity by the listed calendar time.
Ending/pickup times: Ending times are estimated where possible. Every event is subject to time changes out of the band's control. Parents are requested to be at the school to pick students up by the listed pickup time. If there is a significant change to the schedule while the band is traveling, an updated pickup time will be sent out on Remind.
Times will be updated on this calendar as we receive information from event planners. Please check this page regularly.
Report times: The time listed is the beginning of the activity, whether it is the first note of music warmups, stretching, or loading equipment. All instrument maintenance, dressing, hair/makeup, and any other personal needs must be completed ahead of time so you can be ready to start the activity by the listed calendar time.
Ending/pickup times: Ending times are estimated where possible. Every event is subject to time changes out of the band's control. Parents are requested to be at the school to pick students up by the listed pickup time. If there is a significant change to the schedule while the band is traveling, an updated pickup time will be sent out on Remind.
Times will be updated on this calendar as we receive information from event planners. Please check this page regularly.