NOTES FROM THE DIRECTORS
Students MUST have COVID Supplies EVERY DAY (Wire Stands, Playing Masks, Bell Covers, Puppy Pads).
At the High School, we have had 40 positive cases of COVID since fall break. These have been predominantly attributed to extra-curricular activities. This is why the safety measures we have implemented are now more important than ever. Wear your masks, keep your distance at all times, wash your hands, and remember that it's up to each of us to keep all of us safe.
Be sure you're working on the Holiday Music posted to Schoology
Details about the video project will be provided next week
All West Music is uploaded to Smart Music, be sure to spend class time working on it every day.
Have a Happy Thanksgiving! Stay safe and come back ready to close out the first semester strong!
SENIOR RECOGNITION
We were so happy to be able to honor our class of 2021 Band Members last Friday night. Families were treated to a great senior memories video created by Chandler Kuhn, here is the link to that video.
SERVICE OPPORTUNITY
Mr. Nesvick, Band Director at HMS is organizing a Salvation Army bell ringing and holiday music performance for December 5th at the Kroger in Germantown. Service Hours will be awarded and its always a good time spreading holiday cheer and raising money for the Salvation Army.
Please click the link and read the directions for sign up. In year's past, it was a huge party and everyone was welcome. Due to space and safety protocols, we are limiting the musicians. This year, the kids will have to prepare some extra music and really know their part before they get there. I used to be able to walk around behind kids with my trumpet and blast their music in their ears so they could learn the part on the fly. Sadly for me, I (Mr. Nesvick) won't be able to do this and kids will need to be prepared. Any questions, please email him at spencer.nesvick@gmsdk12.org. Click below to sign-up:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0C4DAEA62AA6F85-register
FUNDRAISING
COMMISSARY GIFT CARDS
Start planning out a few of those holiday gifts or have the backup plan ready for dinner,
when life gets busy during the holidays. We will once again be selling Commissary Gift
Cards ($38) starting now through December 3rd. Money and the order form can be
turned into the band room ”woody box” and there will be a special drive through drop off for virtual families. The order form is attached here. Contact Amy Burgess with questions burgess3@gmail.com.
Commissary BBQ Certificates-$38 – (Goal is to sell 2 per family)
6 Pack (Meat Buns), 1 Qt BBQ Beans, 1 Pt. coleslaw,
BBQ Sauce and 1 Qt of Banana Pudding
Certificates will be distributed the week of December 14th
KROGER REWARDS
Calling all Kroger Shoppers, What an easy way to support the band!!. Pick Houston High
School Band Boosters (BW921) as your appointed Community Partner to receive Kroger
Community Rewards. THE Houston Band receives a small percentage of money just by
doing your regular family shopping at Kroger! This does not impact your Kroger Fuel Points
earned on purchases.
BOONE SUPPLY
Easy way to Holiday shop and help the band at the same time! Just send, share and
shop! Click here for more information!
IMPORTANT DATES THIS WEEK
Always stay up to date through the master calendar.