Dear 8th, 9th, 10th, and 11th Grade Band Parents & Students,
I hope this email finds you all as well as possible. Here is the Marching Band Info Meeting Video https://youtu.be/JGWMMAqcIU4
This video contains the information we typically present during the first 30 minutes of our info meeting. It is designed to help you understand what marching band is all about, where to find info, and how to register for the marching season. The word for this fall is “Flexibility”. We are still trying to figure out the best way forward while planning this season and we will know more a little further down the road.
We will still be having our Tuesday, June 9th Google Meet SMB Info Meeting at 7:00pm. I already sent out the calendar invite for that; if you need me to resend just let me know. In this meeting we will explain the process for deciding this year’s show and do a Q&A. The initial portion will last for about 15 minutes and the Q&A can go on for a while after that for those who want to stay online and ask questions.
Google Meet Housekeeping
· Stay on mute (unless talking)
· Feel free to type questions in the chat window
· Questions can be directed at either Band Director (Brant Stai), Booster President (Lennae Bishop), or Marching Band VP (Ken McCoy), or Secretary (Tina Brannan).
· Many of the basic questions will already be addressed in the info video.
Also, attached to this email are a handful of useful info documents. Yes, it is a ton of info so feel free to digest at your convenience.
Marching Band & Colorguard is one of the greatest things at Sherwood HS your students can do. They have four years and then opportunities like this disappear forever. Come join our marching band and colorguard family!
SMB Registration – All students – Please work with your parents to complete the “TO DO” items listed below by JUNE 15. Send questions to: secretary.sherwoodbands@gmail.com.
❒ TO DO – Registration – Student/Family Information link
Before you begin the questionnaire you will need your student’s six-digit Sherwood School District ID number. This number is how we identify your student in the band program’s database.
❒ TO DO – Student Measurements link
It’s important that all students – even returning marching band students – provide their current measurements. You will need a fabric tape measure, current weight and current height before you begin.
❒ TO DO – Sign up for a uniform fitting time link
Uniform fittings will be on August 15, at that time each student will try on their uniform to fine-tune the fit.
❒ TO DO – Annual Release Document This electronic form will be emailed within two days of our receiving your student/family info.
This document will request your permission relating to the following topics: 1) Medical 2) Travel 3) Photographs 4) Uniform Care 5) Liability. Information you will need to complete this form: 1) Name and group # of student’s health insurance 2) Name & phone of Student’s Physician 3) Allergies or other health concerns 4) Prescription medications that your student is taking.
❒ TO DO – Order Band Camp Supplies link – Available two days after we receive your Student/Family info.
If this is your FIRST TIME logging into your secure Charms portal, the DEFAULT password is your student’s Sherwood school district ID. If you are not a first time user but have forgotten the password you chose, email secretary.sherwoodbands@gmail.com to request that your password be reset back to the default (SSD ID).
Items necessary for band camp will be available to purchase through June 30 via the Charms online store with PayPal or a credit card. If you have more than one student in the program, place one order containing supplies for both students. Your order will be available to pick up on August 15, which is uniform fitting day in the high school band room.
❒ TO DO – Parent Volunteer Needs link
The marching band season would not be possible without the help of parents. Each parent is asked to contribute at least 10 volunteer hours throughout the season. Please consider selecting your volunteer spots now.
❒ TO DO – Annual Sherwood School District Volunteer Background Check – Available July 1 link
The annual Sherwood School District background check for the 2020-21 school year will be available starting July 1.
See you on Tuesday, June 9th at 7:00pm!
Sherwood Bands 