Lot's of info presented here...please take time to read everything!!
If any of you have a great shot of the cross scene from last fall please post it for us on facebook OR email to Donna asap.
The band will attend all football games scheduled this season. JefCoEd reversed their decision and also found funds to pay for band travel for the two they wanted us to skip.
Tigs that are scheduled to have a parent in the concession stand this Friday at the home game against West Blocton on 8/26/11...Megan Burchfield, Meghan Carr, and Danielle Russo.
Band Pizza Fundraiser booklets went home with Tigs on Tuesday. $10 per book, no checks...$50 due in numbered bag on or before September 6. Lost or stolen booklets must be paid for by student...no booklets may be returned. Band needs money!
Those with Tigerette picture concerns should contact Bill Miller.
We are now accepting cases of water...one case per girl please brought in on Tuesday nights only. Bottled water is available for the girls during 4th block on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday. Tuesday nights and Thursdays 4th block/afterschool will require use of a water jug.
No tardies, checkins, or checkouts on Tuesdays, Thursdays, & Fridays! Absences on those days will require a doctor or dental excuse, a funeral excuse, or written documentation of a non-recurring family emergency.
THURSDAY REHEARSAL AFTERSCHOOL UNTIL 4...shorts/t & water jug. FRIDAY 4th Block Pep Rally @ 2:30 p.m.
FRIDAY NIGHT Report time is 6 p.m...wear Green Costume, nude color bra, spanx as needed, ballet shoes, black guard gloves, hair straight/no braid, and full make up. No bodystocking this week due to hot weather...but again...if spanx type garment is needed please make sure it is worn.
Tigerettes are expected to behave in an appropriate manner at all times...even more so at school events. In or out of uniform every choice you make has a consequence. Do not jeopardize your reputation, or the reputation of our Guard, by participating in public displays of affection, ignore and do not respond to ugly talk or gestures. All school rules, band rules, guard rules apply at school events/activities. Pay attention, make sure your words and your actions stay positive at all times...strive hard to make a GREAT IMPACT not just a GOOD IMPRESSION!!
Friday gamedays...plan ahead...no colored polish...clear or French manicure only. No jewelry. No visible piercings or tattoos. Hot or Cold, Rain or Shine Be Prepared!!! Black blanket, bug spray, clear poncho, & a stain stick must be in your bag!!
Tigerettes will dress alike every Friday we have a game. The required dress will be announced each day of that school week. You will be assigned a specific top, hairstyle, jeans, & will wear them along with the white pep rally tennis shoes all day at school. Make sure you listen, plan , and do what is expected...no checkouts or calls home.
Before games and rehearsals...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 Friday afternoons.
At games...Tigerettes 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 two other Guard members 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!! Tigerettes report back to the stands one minute prior to Band Director’s called time.
After the games/contests when we are away...Tigerettes may be checked off the bus at the end of away events. Parent/adult is required to come 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. Those who ride the bus home MUST have a ride waiting on them when we get back to the school. Cell phones will not be used for last minute travel permission this season!!! Tigerettes may only be checked off the bus at the end of away games 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 info. 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.
Tigerettes are required to be in the company of at least two other Guard members at all times at all rehearsals & games...both home & away...there is safety in numbers...safety from vultures and also safety from the rumor mill!!!
No boyfriends at rehearsals!!!
Parents are welcomed to observe Tuesday night rehearsals. Please make sure however that noise is kept to a minimum because 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 and school buildings on Tuesday, Friday, or Saturday nights. Thanks in advance for your cooperation!
Please don’t forget that laps are required when you show for rehearsal/events late or 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!!
OTHER REMINDERS...
Doctor’s excuses...a doc’s note is required for any rehearsal missed due to illness. We always follow doctor’s orders...without a doc’s release or instructions we can’t let you practice or perform.
Tigerette clothes/items...this is a repeat of instruction during summer camp...DO NOT wear or carry any of our new items (uniform, costume, or pep) until your Captains or Directors instruct you to do so...we must keep everything fresh/new for this fall. Tigerettes are the only people who should be wearing Tigerette/Guard items.
Practice wear update...starting next week we will wear black dance clothes ONLY on Tuesday nights...all 4th block practice (including afterschool Thursdays) will be done in t’s, shorts for the remainder of the fall season.
Arriving & Leaving on time...make sure your parents and/or your ride know the correct times you are to arrive as well as the correct time to pick you up...we can’t leave til you do!!!
Winter Guard...please get us your signed & notarized forms as quickly as possible but not later than September 1!! WG fee is due on or before October 1st!! Our first fundraiser event is in September.
2011 Fall Contest Schedule
JefCoEd Band Jamboree on Sept 24th...location TBA.
BOA Regional Contest on Oct 8th @ JSU
Hoover Contest on Oct 15th @ Regions Park
BOA Super Regional on Oct 29th @ Georgia Dome
