There are only 19 days of school left in the 2010-2011 academic year. Its hard to believe everything started on July 23, 2010 with our Squad Leader meeting. Before business, I'd like to hand out some 'kudos':
- Arts Festival/Popcorn Concert: Congratulations to all our student artists and musicians for a fantastic event on April 14th. Its wonderful to showcase all the artistic talents of our students in one event!
- Student Teachers: Thank you to Ms. Monasky and Mr. Slingerland for all their hard work with all our students. They did a wonderful job working with our students 5th through 12th grade. Both have a bright future in music education!
Band Camp 2011
As previously announced, Band Camp 2011 is scheduled for August 7-12 at Camp Willson. Camp fees will be $230 per student. All previous balances must be paid before any fundraising monies will be applied to this year's camp fees. With that in mind, we have two upcoming fundraisers. Please read below:
Fundraiser #1 - Anthony Thomas Candy Bars
Each student can sell 30 bars at a time. For every 30 bars sold, $15 dollars goes toward their band account. Several students have completely offset their band fees selling candy bars every Spring.
Students can pick up their initial 30 bars. Once we receive $30 for the initial bag, students can sign out another 30 bars. The same process works for every successive bag. There is NO limit for total number of bars sold.
Special Note: Candy Distribution will be through RMS (8th Grade Band) and WYHS Band Room (Ram Band Members).
Candy Bar distribution will be announced TOMORROW following tonight's WIMBA meeting.
Fundraiser #2 – Schmidt's German Restaurant
Schmidt's German Restaurant; a Columbus institution, has presented an opportunity for our students and their family members to work their fundraising tents throughout the Columbus
Our final schedule is not set yet; but we will be requesting the following events: Columbus Arts Festival, Creekside Jazz & Blues Festival-Gahanna
Back to business; lots to do in the next four weeks. Verify your calendars!!!
- WIMBA Meeting - TONIGHT - 6:30PM: We will be holding elections of officers and chairs this evening as well as planning the calendar for 2011-2012. See you there!!!
- City of Whitehall Spring Clean Up - Saturday 4/30 - 10am-12pm: Each year, the city sponsors a community clean-up event. Everyone meets at Whitehall Community Park and heads out to 'clean-up' the city. Please take a couple hours out of your weekend to give back to the community!
- Spring Awards Banquet - Tuesday 5/10 - 6:30PM - Auxiliary Gym: All "Ram" Band members and their families are invited to our Spring Awards banquet; celebrating our musical achievements throughout the year. We will honor all classes and especially our seniors. Several special awards will be given and a few surprises are in store! Each family is asked to bring a dessert to share.
- Drumline Auditions: Parker and I will communicate directly with 2010 Drumline members and current 8th grade percussionists regarding their clinics and auditions.
- WYHS Spring Exams - May 18-19: All WYHS students will complete their final exams Wednesday and Thursday May 18-19. Keep on top of your studies and finish the year strong.
- WYHS Graduation - May 22 - 2:00PM - Aladdin Shrine Temple: The HS Band and 8th grade band will perform for the ceremony which begins at 2PM. Students are to report to the HS Band room @ 12 noon. Graduation is a formal event; therefore, members of the band must dress accordingly. Formal dress is required: Gentlemen – dress slacks or khakis, button-down shirt, tie, and dress shoes. Ladies – pants or dress of knee length or longer, dress shoes, and blouse. Athletic shoes, cargo pants, jeans, shorts, and t-shirts are not acceptable.
Don't forget: WIMBA - TONIGHT @ 6:30PM!
Let me know if you have any questions.
GO RAMS!!!
Mr. Herrmann
