This is the email that was sent last night by our booster president.  We are in the process of getting everyone's information uploaded into Charms and will get our email contact list updated, but here it is:

 

 

Hello everyone! Hopefully your year has started off right and all have adjusted back to the school grind. Please allow me to introduce myself.  My name is Jeremy Stinson and I will be serving as the band president this school year.  I have a son that is a 7th grade trumpet player.  My wife was a former band director and we have been involved in the band world since we were both in the 6th grade.  I am excited to see what this school year brings.  

 

Each week, we will be sending out an update for the coming week for the Appling Band. This way, you and your student will be kept in the loop on everything they should be preparing for and doing in class. If you have any questions, please let me know and we will do our best to get you the information you need.

 

So here goes! Your first update for the 2018-2019 school year!

 

From Mrs. Sanders:

    * Everyone should be bringing their instruments to class and we will make our fist sounds in 6th grade (yay!) 7th and 8th graders are reviewing from last year in hopes of finishing book 1 (current 7th grade) and book 2 (current 8th grade) in the next 3-4 weeks. Go ahead and be purchasing the next book in the series.

    * Smart Music information should be coming home in the next few weeks.

    * All West Audition Music will be posted in the next few days and distributed in class.

    * After School Rehearsals should be starting the week of August 27th and there is a calendar in the band packet and will also be posted on Mrs. Sander's web page and texted out.

    * Please continue turning in all of the colored forms that were sent home last week along with your $125 band fee (due Sept. 1st) and any supplies you can donate.

* If you have not done so, be sure to sign up for the Remind Text System and Like our Facebook page A.M.S. Band. Bartlett, TN.

    * There will be a "Back to School" Pool Party this Saturday Night (August 25th) from 4pm-8pm at Tate Romero's House. Paper invitations will go home in class and is posted to our Facebook page. Please bring $3 for pizza.  Girls bringa dessert and  boys an appetizer. Come if you can for some fellowship and fun.  You will also get to know your fellow band members! Parents- please stay and help chaperone if you can!

 

From the Boosters:

    * We are planning out this year and are open to any and all suggestions that you may have! We are also in need of help with our many different projects! If you are able to assist or have any suggestions, please feel free to email me at [email protected]

    * The first item that we need some assistance with is the selling of snacks after school before rehearsals. This should take no more than 30 minutes and the students really appreciate it! If you can help with this, please let me know.

    * Our first General Booster Club Meeting will be held on September 4th at 6pm in the Appling Middle Band Room. Please plan on being there! We will be covering what we have planned for this year, going over our budget, and looking forward to how we can make the band program better for the students.

 

Thank you for what you are doing to help your child on their musical adventure! We look forward to a great year and hope you are as well!

 

Go Wildcats!

 

Jeremy Stinson

AMS Band Booster President