Bravo...
Congrats for a fabulous job both Friday and Saturday nights last week. You all have worked very hard and we are so glad that you are beginning to see the payoff. Your continued attention to detail and your focus on the tasks at hand will seal our fate in the coming weeks. As always...hard work and a great attitude create success...on the field & off!!
Closed Practices...
Tuesday night & Thursday afternoon practices will be "closed" effective immediately. As we approach our contest weeks ahead, parents ONLY are welcomed to continue to watch from the sidelines or side seat bleachers. Siblings of all ages, friends including girl/boyfriends, students from other high schools, and all other non-parent "watchers" are no longer permitted at band practice. We thank you in advance for helping us keep our rehearsal time free from distraction. Your cooperation is expected and greatly appreciated.
Band Booster Yard Sale...
Boosters are sponsoring a yard sale on Saturday, October 2nd at Home Plate in Hueytown. Please call Wendy Feltman @ 540-2538 to drop off or have donations picked up OR to sign up to work this event. Thanks!!
JSU and ATL BOA Extra Bus Seats...
$25 each...first paid basis...see Carol Hughes to pay for your seat starting this Tuesday night.
Spring Trip...
$100 non-refundable/non-transferable trip deposit is due from every participant by this Friday, October 1. Band members must also submit a travel permission form and travel contract by that date...the two forms are available in the bandroom. Please note...non-band students grades 7 and up are not permitted to participate in this school sponsored band field trip. Guard get your payment and forms to Donna or Rebecca this week.
Winter Guard...
$300 WG fee is due by this Friday. Money order should be made to OGHS Guard and turned in to Donna or Rebecca.
Dippin Dot work info will be emailed to WG parents on Tuesday.
This week...
No pep rally this week. Guard wear band t and jeans to school Friday.
Tuesday night 6-9 make sure you have your guard jacket or a black sweatshirt if you think you might be chilly.
Thursday afternoon til 4.
Friday we will need to leave very quickly afterschool for the game so Tigerettes will stay afterschool to get ready. The Boosters are providing a meal, if you don't think you will want that you should bring a lunchbox with you Friday morning. No meal delivery afterschool. Bring your loaded guard bag, items you need to get ready, and red uniform items in a garment bag to the Guard Room when you arrive on campus Friday morning.
All School, Band, Tigerette rules apply. Normal bus check off procedures as well.
Last but not least...midterms and report cards are just around the corner...make sure you are getting it done in the classroom in every class you take!! love, love
Monday, September 27, 2010
Monday, September 20, 2010
Game #5 & Band Jamboree!!!!!
No tardies, checkins, or checkouts on
Tuesdays, Thursdays, & Fridays without a doctor's excuse!
MONDAY 4th Block Dress Out
TUESDAY 4th Block Dress Out
TUESDAY REHEARSAL 6-9 PM........practice blacks & athletic shoes
WEDNESDAY 4th Block Dress Out
THURSDAY REHEARSAL AFTERSCHOOL UNTIL 5:00!!
FRIDAY 4th Block Dress for Pep Rally
Behave, no PDA, all school/band/tig rules apply.
Make sure your words and your actions stay positive at all times.
No colored polish...clear or French nails/toes this week.
NO JEWELRY.
Black Jacket & Clear Poncho should be in your bag at all times.
Before games, rehearsals, and for contests...
Members are given a specific “report time” . Tigs are not permitted to stay on campus afterschool. All must leave campus and are not permitted to return to campus until 15 minutes prior to report time...no exceptions!! You can’t be on campus unsupervised. If you live too far to make it back you will need to find a friend who lives closer to go home with that afternoon.
At the games and contests...
Tigs will have assigned seats in the stands and will remain in the correct order the entire time!! No food/drinks/gum/candy in the stands. NO APPLICATION OF MAKEUP OR HAIR PRODUCTS!! Visitors to the band section are expected to speak and move on.. Restroom visits must be taken care of prior to game & during third quarter break...this is a privilege...NO PDA...you must be with 2 other Tigs even at home games. Your 1st priority on break is to go to the restroom and get in line at the concessions stand...be responsible!! Tigs report back to the stands one minute prior to Band Director’s called time.
Other Notes.....
1. Orlando spring trip deposit of $100 per person is due October 1!!
2. $20 cash is due TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 for the 4 Band Jamboree tickets you were issued as part of your financial obligation to the band program. You are not permitted to participate in the spring trip or Tig tryouts without pulling your weight...no exceptions!!
3. Home Concession...Parents should plan to work or give notice & pay the fee.
4. Make sure all uniforms/costumes/shoes are clean & properly mended each week...several items got dirty Friday night...get everything cleaned up this week!!
Saturday night...
Members may be checked off the Guard bus at the end of the event. Parent/adult is required to go to our bus to check you off. Tigs are not permitted to check off our bus and ride a different band bus home. If you ride home on a band bus it is the same one you came on & you will be expected to help unload the truck before
you leave campus. Your ride should be waiting on you when we get back to the school. Cell phones will not be used for travel permission this season!!!
Tigerettes may only be checked off the bus by their parent or by an ADULT designated in writing by their parent. We are unable to verify notes turned in so please know that any student providing a “fake” note would be written up for providing false information. We thank you in advance for your cooperation regarding policy issues like these and ask that you remember they are not intended to cause student/parent problems, but are put in place to help ensure the safety of all participants.
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Tigerettes are required to be in the company of at least two other guard members at all times at all rehearsals & games/contests...both home & away...there is safety in numbers...safety from vultures and also safety from the rumor mill!!!
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No boyfriends (even band couples) or visitors at rehearsals!!!
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Parents are welcomed to observe Tuesday night rehearsals. Please make
sure however that noise is kept to a minimum since we are in the process
of instructing & learning. Also know that observers should sit in the end
sections of the stadium only. The middle section is used by directors for
instruction during the rehearsal. Students only in the bandroom or school
buildings on practice or event nights. Thanks in advance for your cooperation!
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Please don’t forget that laps are required when you show for rehearsal
unprepared. We thank you in advance for being a responsible member...
arriving on time and having all items needed for rehearsal. We also
appreciate you “not whining” when your lack of preparation or time
management sends you around the field.
Remember it is hard work and a good attitude that create success!!
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Friday, September 24th
Arrive at school wearing Friday morning wearing white cami top, black
jacket (worn all day), jeans, and athletic shoes. Hair down and straight.
Makeup on. Bring skirt for pep rally at 2:30.
Report time Friday afternoon is 5:45!!
Arrive wearing clean Red uniform.
Your black jacket and clear ponchos must be in
your game bag...along with your throw & CASH.
1. You will be checked for ALL of the above...anything missing
will require that you sit out!!
2. We are wearing the uniform on Friday so the costume will be
fresh and clean on Saturday....make sure that happens!!
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Saturday, September 25th...no early departures from jamboree!!
Report time is TBA...eat before arrival!!
Arrive wearing proper undergarments, body stocking, shorts, t, and athletic shoes.
Bring White Costume.
Hair = down and straight
Hair colored clips will be needed without the need to borrow from others.
Natural Makeup and no jewelry
CASH for concession
Loaded Guard Bag.
1. You will be checked for ALL of the above...anything missing
will require that you sit out!!
2. We are wearing the uniform on Friday so the costume will be
fresh and clean on Saturday....make sure that happens!!
Last but not least...congratulations girls...you did a wonderful job last Friday night!! You looked great and performed that way too...great things are ahead!!! We are so very proud of you!! It appears all our health woes are now behind us...we are so glad to have all almost every one of you back in place!! We are excited about the Band Jamboree and hope you are too!!!
Let’s focus & work hard this week to eliminate mental errors & performance breaks. We can only do that by being at practice every day, knowing the work, and performing full out. Let’s work together to help get everyone caught back up quickly. We also know that mistakes made during performance are not intentional, but they are result of lazy practice habits. If you feel scared before a performance it’s because you haven't prepared yourself enough prior to the event. You should be excited to step on the field...not scared. We are human and we perform like we practice, so let’s please work hard this week and try very hard to be the best we can be at Jamboree!!
Tuesdays, Thursdays, & Fridays without a doctor's excuse!
MONDAY 4th Block Dress Out
TUESDAY 4th Block Dress Out
TUESDAY REHEARSAL 6-9 PM........practice blacks & athletic shoes
WEDNESDAY 4th Block Dress Out
THURSDAY REHEARSAL AFTERSCHOOL UNTIL 5:00!!
FRIDAY 4th Block Dress for Pep Rally
Behave, no PDA, all school/band/tig rules apply.
Make sure your words and your actions stay positive at all times.
No colored polish...clear or French nails/toes this week.
NO JEWELRY.
Black Jacket & Clear Poncho should be in your bag at all times.
Before games, rehearsals, and for contests...
Members are given a specific “report time” . Tigs are not permitted to stay on campus afterschool. All must leave campus and are not permitted to return to campus until 15 minutes prior to report time...no exceptions!! You can’t be on campus unsupervised. If you live too far to make it back you will need to find a friend who lives closer to go home with that afternoon.
At the games and contests...
Tigs will have assigned seats in the stands and will remain in the correct order the entire time!! No food/drinks/gum/candy in the stands. NO APPLICATION OF MAKEUP OR HAIR PRODUCTS!! Visitors to the band section are expected to speak and move on.. Restroom visits must be taken care of prior to game & during third quarter break...this is a privilege...NO PDA...you must be with 2 other Tigs even at home games. Your 1st priority on break is to go to the restroom and get in line at the concessions stand...be responsible!! Tigs report back to the stands one minute prior to Band Director’s called time.
Other Notes.....
1. Orlando spring trip deposit of $100 per person is due October 1!!
2. $20 cash is due TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 for the 4 Band Jamboree tickets you were issued as part of your financial obligation to the band program. You are not permitted to participate in the spring trip or Tig tryouts without pulling your weight...no exceptions!!
3. Home Concession...Parents should plan to work or give notice & pay the fee.
4. Make sure all uniforms/costumes/shoes are clean & properly mended each week...several items got dirty Friday night...get everything cleaned up this week!!
Saturday night...
Members may be checked off the Guard bus at the end of the event. Parent/adult is required to go to our bus to check you off. Tigs are not permitted to check off our bus and ride a different band bus home. If you ride home on a band bus it is the same one you came on & you will be expected to help unload the truck before
you leave campus. Your ride should be waiting on you when we get back to the school. Cell phones will not be used for travel permission this season!!!
Tigerettes may only be checked off the bus by their parent or by an ADULT designated in writing by their parent. We are unable to verify notes turned in so please know that any student providing a “fake” note would be written up for providing false information. We thank you in advance for your cooperation regarding policy issues like these and ask that you remember they are not intended to cause student/parent problems, but are put in place to help ensure the safety of all participants.
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Tigerettes are required to be in the company of at least two other guard members at all times at all rehearsals & games/contests...both home & away...there is safety in numbers...safety from vultures and also safety from the rumor mill!!!
------------------------------------------------------------------
No boyfriends (even band couples) or visitors at rehearsals!!!
------------------------------------------------------------------
Parents are welcomed to observe Tuesday night rehearsals. Please make
sure however that noise is kept to a minimum since we are in the process
of instructing & learning. Also know that observers should sit in the end
sections of the stadium only. The middle section is used by directors for
instruction during the rehearsal. Students only in the bandroom or school
buildings on practice or event nights. Thanks in advance for your cooperation!
----------------------------------------------------------------
Please don’t forget that laps are required when you show for rehearsal
unprepared. We thank you in advance for being a responsible member...
arriving on time and having all items needed for rehearsal. We also
appreciate you “not whining” when your lack of preparation or time
management sends you around the field.
Remember it is hard work and a good attitude that create success!!
####################################################################
Friday, September 24th
Arrive at school wearing Friday morning wearing white cami top, black
jacket (worn all day), jeans, and athletic shoes. Hair down and straight.
Makeup on. Bring skirt for pep rally at 2:30.
Report time Friday afternoon is 5:45!!
Arrive wearing clean Red uniform.
Your black jacket and clear ponchos must be in
your game bag...along with your throw & CASH.
1. You will be checked for ALL of the above...anything missing
will require that you sit out!!
2. We are wearing the uniform on Friday so the costume will be
fresh and clean on Saturday....make sure that happens!!
##############################################################
Saturday, September 25th...no early departures from jamboree!!
Report time is TBA...eat before arrival!!
Arrive wearing proper undergarments, body stocking, shorts, t, and athletic shoes.
Bring White Costume.
Hair = down and straight
Hair colored clips will be needed without the need to borrow from others.
Natural Makeup and no jewelry
CASH for concession
Loaded Guard Bag.
1. You will be checked for ALL of the above...anything missing
will require that you sit out!!
2. We are wearing the uniform on Friday so the costume will be
fresh and clean on Saturday....make sure that happens!!
Last but not least...congratulations girls...you did a wonderful job last Friday night!! You looked great and performed that way too...great things are ahead!!! We are so very proud of you!! It appears all our health woes are now behind us...we are so glad to have all almost every one of you back in place!! We are excited about the Band Jamboree and hope you are too!!!
Let’s focus & work hard this week to eliminate mental errors & performance breaks. We can only do that by being at practice every day, knowing the work, and performing full out. Let’s work together to help get everyone caught back up quickly. We also know that mistakes made during performance are not intentional, but they are result of lazy practice habits. If you feel scared before a performance it’s because you haven't prepared yourself enough prior to the event. You should be excited to step on the field...not scared. We are human and we perform like we practice, so let’s please work hard this week and try very hard to be the best we can be at Jamboree!!
Monday, September 13, 2010
Game #4
Update 9/15/10...during the last week we have had girls with sinus infections, strep, flu, sprained ankles, and shin splints. Please remember that we always follow doctor's instructions. Parents please help us by seeing that your daughter stays well hydrated and that she is getting plenty of rest at night. Girls please help us by not drinking or eating after each other, by staying hydrated, by getting enough sleep, and also by not participating in activities that could cause an injury. All must note as well that when the doctor says "no participation" that means the girl dresses for practice or performance but "sits out"...girls get back in quicker if they watch & know what is going on. If the doctor says "no school" that means she can't attend band events/games/contests at all. Performance on Fridays and Saturdays will be based on ability to practice full out, and ability to learn the work missed while sick or injured. Thanks in advance for doing your part to stay healthy so we can have everyone on the field in the coming weeks. Thanks!!
Girls are doing a great job thus far!! We are VERY proud of the progress and look forward to the continued growth of the show. Hope to have the full skeleton of our program on the field Friday night. We also appreciate the wonderful support provided by our Guard Parents...we doubt any other Guard in the world has such a great group of parents to work with...thank you...yall rock!!!
Today during 4th block Tigerettes will be given 4 Band Jamboree tickets each to sell during the next week. The tickets are $5 each...CASH ONLY. Tigs must sell all 4 to family, friends, neighbors, church folks, etc. $20 cash must be turned in to Donna or Rebecca on or before Tuesday, September 21st. The money raised from this fundraiser will be used to pay for charter buses to our first BOA event. The purchase of the ticket is considered a "donation" therefore money will not be refunded should the Jamboree be cancelled due to weather or any other reason.
NO PEP RALLY FRIDAY!! Home game kicks off at 7.
Tuesday night = practice blacks 6-9 p.m.
Thursday afterschool til 4 = same as 4th block
Friday to school wear Cami with proper bra, jeans, and white athletic shoes. Hair straight. Bring your shorts for practice 4th block.
Report time Friday afternoon is 5:45.
Arrive Friday night fully dressed...white costume...PROPER UNDIES ARE A MUST IN THIS WHITE COSTUME, FAILURE TO COMPLY = SUSPENSION FROM PERFORMANCE. Hair straight pulled back with small clip.
All rules and procedures previously posted apply.
Have everything required in your Guard bag Friday night!
Tigerettes travel in 3s at all events!!!
The next Band Booster meeting is Thursday, September 16th @ 7 in the bandroom. Attendance not required, but appreciated.
$100 Spring Trip Deposits and required forms are due from all participants on or before October 1. Checks should be made out to OGHS Band and given to Donna or Rebecca.
$300 WG fee is due on or before October 1. Monday order should be made payable to OGHS Winter Guard and given to Donna or Rebecca. Thanks for the great work at the first two UA games!! You girls and your parents ROCK!!
No excuses will be accepted regarding failure to have your white costume properly hemmed by this Friday. We told you last week and expect you to look FABULOUS!!
Dates to remember...
JefCoEd Band Jamboree Saturday, September 25th
JSU BOA Regional Saturday, October 9th
Hoover Contest Saturday, October 16th
Atlanta BOA Super Regional Saturday, October 30th
ps...if you have not brought in your water...please do so...thanks!!
Girls are doing a great job thus far!! We are VERY proud of the progress and look forward to the continued growth of the show. Hope to have the full skeleton of our program on the field Friday night. We also appreciate the wonderful support provided by our Guard Parents...we doubt any other Guard in the world has such a great group of parents to work with...thank you...yall rock!!!
Today during 4th block Tigerettes will be given 4 Band Jamboree tickets each to sell during the next week. The tickets are $5 each...CASH ONLY. Tigs must sell all 4 to family, friends, neighbors, church folks, etc. $20 cash must be turned in to Donna or Rebecca on or before Tuesday, September 21st. The money raised from this fundraiser will be used to pay for charter buses to our first BOA event. The purchase of the ticket is considered a "donation" therefore money will not be refunded should the Jamboree be cancelled due to weather or any other reason.
NO PEP RALLY FRIDAY!! Home game kicks off at 7.
Tuesday night = practice blacks 6-9 p.m.
Thursday afterschool til 4 = same as 4th block
Friday to school wear Cami with proper bra, jeans, and white athletic shoes. Hair straight. Bring your shorts for practice 4th block.
Report time Friday afternoon is 5:45.
Arrive Friday night fully dressed...white costume...PROPER UNDIES ARE A MUST IN THIS WHITE COSTUME, FAILURE TO COMPLY = SUSPENSION FROM PERFORMANCE. Hair straight pulled back with small clip.
All rules and procedures previously posted apply.
Have everything required in your Guard bag Friday night!
Tigerettes travel in 3s at all events!!!
The next Band Booster meeting is Thursday, September 16th @ 7 in the bandroom. Attendance not required, but appreciated.
$100 Spring Trip Deposits and required forms are due from all participants on or before October 1. Checks should be made out to OGHS Band and given to Donna or Rebecca.
$300 WG fee is due on or before October 1. Monday order should be made payable to OGHS Winter Guard and given to Donna or Rebecca. Thanks for the great work at the first two UA games!! You girls and your parents ROCK!!
No excuses will be accepted regarding failure to have your white costume properly hemmed by this Friday. We told you last week and expect you to look FABULOUS!!
Dates to remember...
JefCoEd Band Jamboree Saturday, September 25th
JSU BOA Regional Saturday, October 9th
Hoover Contest Saturday, October 16th
Atlanta BOA Super Regional Saturday, October 30th
ps...if you have not brought in your water...please do so...thanks!!
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Game #3
No pep rally this week!! Game is at Corner HS. Kickoff at 7.
Tuesday night = practice blacks 6-9 p.m.
Thursday afterschool til 4 = same as 4th block
Friday to school wear Fall Show T, jeans, athletic shoes. Hair straight.
Report time Friday afternoon is 4:45. Report straight to bus for loading.
Arrive Friday night fully dressed...red uniform just like last week. Hair straight pulled back with small clip. Please note...some had too much hair pulled back off forehead last week...expect us to ask you to fix it on the bus if it is too much.
All rules and procedures previously posted apply.
Have everything required in your Guard bag!
Tigerettes travel in 3s at events!!!
The next Band Booster meeting will be Thursday, September 16th @ 7 in the bandroom. Attendance not required, but appreciated.
$100 Spring Trip Deposits and required forms are due from all participants on or before October 1. Checks should be made out to OGHS Band and given to Donna or Rebecca.
$300 WG fee is due on or before October 1. Monday order should be made payable to OGHS Winter Guard and given to Donna or Rebecca. Information about working this Saturday's UA game was emailed to WG parents earlier this morning.
We will wear our white costume for the first time on Friday night, September 17th...please make sure all alterations are completed so your white costume is ready to go that night.
FYIs...
Corner HS has a new field...one road in and one road out. Parents should expect traffic to be SLOW in and out of the game!!
The band rehearsal scheduled with a Guest Instructor on Sunday afternoon, September 12th is for hornline, battery, and pit members only. Guard members are not included in the rehearsal plans that afternoon and MUST NOT be on campus. And before the rumors begin...lol...the guest instructor has just finished summer drum corp and his fall schedule would only allow his travel from out of state to work with OG on that date. The rehearsal time is planned so that our bandmembers are NOT required to miss church that morning or that night...it is simply an afternoon rehearsal that we are very lucky to have scheduled with a very talented movement instructor.
Tuesday night = practice blacks 6-9 p.m.
Thursday afterschool til 4 = same as 4th block
Friday to school wear Fall Show T, jeans, athletic shoes. Hair straight.
Report time Friday afternoon is 4:45. Report straight to bus for loading.
Arrive Friday night fully dressed...red uniform just like last week. Hair straight pulled back with small clip. Please note...some had too much hair pulled back off forehead last week...expect us to ask you to fix it on the bus if it is too much.
All rules and procedures previously posted apply.
Have everything required in your Guard bag!
Tigerettes travel in 3s at events!!!
The next Band Booster meeting will be Thursday, September 16th @ 7 in the bandroom. Attendance not required, but appreciated.
$100 Spring Trip Deposits and required forms are due from all participants on or before October 1. Checks should be made out to OGHS Band and given to Donna or Rebecca.
$300 WG fee is due on or before October 1. Monday order should be made payable to OGHS Winter Guard and given to Donna or Rebecca. Information about working this Saturday's UA game was emailed to WG parents earlier this morning.
We will wear our white costume for the first time on Friday night, September 17th...please make sure all alterations are completed so your white costume is ready to go that night.
FYIs...
Corner HS has a new field...one road in and one road out. Parents should expect traffic to be SLOW in and out of the game!!
The band rehearsal scheduled with a Guest Instructor on Sunday afternoon, September 12th is for hornline, battery, and pit members only. Guard members are not included in the rehearsal plans that afternoon and MUST NOT be on campus. And before the rumors begin...lol...the guest instructor has just finished summer drum corp and his fall schedule would only allow his travel from out of state to work with OG on that date. The rehearsal time is planned so that our bandmembers are NOT required to miss church that morning or that night...it is simply an afternoon rehearsal that we are very lucky to have scheduled with a very talented movement instructor.
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