Monday, August 30, 2021

Spartan Regiment Update 8/29/2021

Hello Spartan Regiment Family,


Great job with our first home game of the season. It’s been too long since our last official home game. Thank you to all of our volunteers for your help last week. We certainly could not have done it without you!!! 

 

GRADES!  It is very important to stay on top of your grades from the BEGINNING! Turn in your assignments ON TIME and study for tests.  Go to tutorials to get help. We need 100% of our Spartan Regiment to pass ALL of their classes. We prefer afternoon tutorials, but if the teacher only offers morning tutorials students are expected to attend morning rehearsal and then are dismissed at 8:05am to attend the 8:10am tutorial


THIS WEEK

Mon-Fri - 6:30am to 8:15am (arrive 15 min early) Daily Grades

Friday - HOME GAME vs Prosper Rock Hill

Tues - 5:00pm-8:00pm Jagged Line assembly party

Wed - 1st Supply Check - See below for details 

Letter Jacket Fitting during classes. - Band Fees must be paid 

Thurs - 1st All-State Playing Test 

Friday - PROGRESS REPORT - How are your grades?

             HOME/AWAY GAME vs Burleson HS

           

Next Week: No Thursday All-State Playing Test for all band classes (short week) - You should hear your student practicing their All-State Music!  These are test grades.

9/8 is Colorguard Picture Day and Make-ups for Band and Directors

NEXT WEEK: Thurs, Sept 2 - 1st All-State Playing Test for all band classes- You should hear your student practicing their All-State Music!  These are test grades.



1st 6 Wks Supply Check Wednesday, September 1st

CLICK HERE for Supply Check Details

Supply Checks are pass or fail, so if you are missing 1 item it is a zero.  Students can bring items later for full credit before the end of the six weeks grading period. We do have supplies available for purchase in the band office (please have exact change).

 

CHS Band Handbook Forms - PAST DUE

CLICK HERE to read CHS Band Handbook and sign CHS Band Handbook Form.


Letter Jacket Fitting - Wednesday, September 1st (During Band Class)

If you are CURRENT on ALL band fees, you should have received a letter jacket packet. Please login to CutTime to see more details. If you can't be fitted during class, please contact the company to setup an appointment with the business. Contact info is listed in the packet.


Lesson Scholarship Information

CLICK HERE to view Lesson Scholarship Application

CLICK HERE to sign-up for Private Lessons

  • Up to 10, half scholarships are available for private lessons through the Centennial Band Boosters. Please complete the application below and submit to the band directors and booster board for review. You will be notified if you have been selected for a scholarship.

All applications will remain confidential. The band directors and band booster scholarship committee will review applications. If the student is selected for a scholarship, it may be terminated if the student and parent(s) fail to meet the criteria and expectations.


Uniform Information

STUDENTS need to buy socks and undergarments for full uniform. Click on the link for more information. Reminder: BUY your LONG Black socks early!!

CLICK HERE for Information for what goes under the uniform

Show Hair Tutorial CLICK HERE 


All-State Music and Passoff Schedule

You should hear your student practicing their All-State Music!  These are test grades. Students can retest for higher grades before/after school, during flex, or during lunches until the end of the grading period.


Volunteers NEEDED

Please consider signing up for one shift and taking the first steps to getting involved and supporting this awesome group of people. Below you will find the link to sign-up and a list of how many people we need to fill the volunteer spots each day.


Band Fees - READY to be PAID through CutTime


It's important to stay on track with the band fees.  We purchase a lot of items for the students & pay for marching techs, colorguard techs, percussion techs, & masterclass teachers.  Most of the money is spent in August. If you need a different financial arrangement than the $125 per month please email Mr. Klein.  ALL payments must be made online through CutTime


Upcoming payments:

  • 4th $125 due Wednesday, September 1st

  • Percussion Usage Fee - $75 or Instrument Usage Fee - $25 per semester

    *At this time all payments will be made in CutTime with debit/credit card* Reach out to Mr. Klein for more information.


Need HELP with CUTTIME?


How to Setup your Username and Password


How to Pay Your Band Fees with a Credit Card


ACT/SAT Dates PLEASE READ:

The 2021-2022 ACT & SAT dates have been released. Please check our calendar before signing up for tests. There are MANY opportunities that do not conflict with Band/Drumline/Winds/Colorguard contests where we need 100% of our members. We have added all these good dates to our Google Calendar so you can see how they line up.


Good SAT Dates:

Aug 28, Dec 4, May 7, June 4


Good ACT Dates:

July 17, Sept 11, June 11


Conflicting SAT Dates (Do not sign up for these):

Oct 2 Marching Contest ALL DAY INCLUDING MORNING

Nov 6 Possible Marching Contest Date

March 12 - Possible Guard Contest or Drumline/Winds Camp (don't sign up if you are in one of these groups)


Conflicting ACT Dates (Do not sign up for these):

Oct 23 - UIL AREA contest; this determines if we go to state marching contest!!!

Dec 11 - Possible Drumline & Winds Camp (don't sign up if you are in one of these groups)

Feb 12 - Possible Drumline/Winds/Guard Contest Date (don't sign up if you are in one of these groups)

April 2 - Possible Drumline/Winds/Guard Contest Date (don't sign up if you are in one of these groups)



Marching Contest and Performance Dates:


These dates are required for ALL Spartan Regiment Marching Band members regardless of role/position.  Please clear the whole day and do NOT sign up for the ACT or SAT or go on vacation on these dates. We need 100% of our team to be successful.  It is a Test Grade; unexcused absence is a 0.

  • Sat, Sept 25 - Mansfield POC Marching Contest (ALL DAY)

  • Sat, Oct 2 - TBA Marching Contest

  • Sat, Oct 9 - BOA Dallas Regional (All Day @ Pennington Stadium)

  • Tues, Oct 12 - UIL Region 30 Marching Contest (Time TBA @ TBA)
  • Sat, Oct 16 -Birdville Marching Contest (ALL DAY)

  • Sat, Oct 23 - UIL Area Marching Contest (All Day; Location TBA)

  • Sat, Oct 30 - BOA Waco Regional (All Day @ Waco ISD Stadium)

  • Mon, Nov 1 - Tues, Nov 2 -UIL State Marching Contest (Times TBA; Alamo Dome)



NEED Quality Videos post to our Facebook Group


The director team would like to build our recruitment efforts with students and business sponsors. We need parent and student assistance. Throughout this year you can post short videos on our closed Facebook group Spartan Regiment. We will need quality iphone videos of band/guard/percussion/winds camps, rehearsals, contest days, loading/unloading, games, in the stands playing, volunteers….etc. This makes it easier for directors to make a NEW band promotion video for incoming 8th class and business sponsors. Thank you in advance!


NEED a quick breakdown of the year?  Watch this!


Incoming Freshmen Information Meeting:  https://youtu.be/NIcAkN9xXM0



That's all for now! 


Brent Smith
Director of Bands
Burleson Centennial High School
817-245-0367