Tuesday, September 7, 2021

Spartan Regiment Update 9/6/2021

Week of 9/6/21

1.4 of the grading period 3 weeks left

Hello Spartan Regiment Family,

I hope you enjoyed a nice long weekend! You have done a wonderful job through our first two football games. This week marks our first away game with buses and FULL UNIFORM!


THIS WEEK

Tues-Fri - 6:30am to 8:15am (arrive 15 min early) Daily Grades
Wed - MSU Master-Classes - during classes

          Colorguard Picture Day & Make-Up Day 

Thurs - NO All-State Playing Test - short week

Friday - AWAY GAME vs Boswell HS Full Uniform

CLICK HERE to watch video on Show Hair

CLICK HERE for schedule & inspection list

 

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: STADIUM REHEARSAL ADDED on September, Thursday 16th (6-8:30pm) and No Thursday and Friday Morning Rehearsal. - The stadium rehearsals are SO beneficial for us.  We need to have that vantage point of the stadium to mimic what the environment is like at contest so we can make adjustments to our drill & music the way the judges will see it.  Our practice field & CHS stadium doesn't even come close.  Eat a snack/dinner on the way & help carpool. That week we will not have Thursday and Friday morning rehearsals so we won't be over our hours. Please check our calendar & clear your schedule for this very important rehearsal. Parents are welcome to watch rehearsal - we will do a run through aroundt 8:15pm.

WEDNESDAY, Oct 16 6pm-8:30pm @ BISD Stadium

All-State Music and Passoff Schedule

CLICK HERE for Pass off Schedule

CLICK HERE for 9th Grade Pass off Schedule

CLICK HERE for Music

We are on a mission to create a better musical experience and better band program. Stronger individual musicians will create a stronger band program. 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 video submission until the end of the grading period.  In addition to helping students prepare for Region auditions, passoff grades are averaged to determine concert band placements for winter and spring concerts and performances.


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. Teacher must send Mr. Klein & Mr. Smith an email to confirm tutorial attendance.

1st 6 Wks Supply Check Wed, Sept 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.


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 

 


Band Fees - PAST DUE


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