Candy Cane Christmas Parade!!

Friday = make sure Tigs wear WHITE undies underneath their school clothes!! BRING...White White turtleneck, white white matte tights or leggings, white fold down socks, CLEAN white ked-like shoes. Hair down & straight with full makeup all day...have what you need for touchups with you. Tigs will dress during 5th block into Candy Cane costume...headband, gloves, wrist bells, dress, boot covers. Bring extra layers of white tops and white leggings to add warmth...ALSO BRING A CLEAR RAIN PONCHO FROM YOUR GUARD BAG FOR WARMTH/WEATHER!!

Departure for the Summit...
traffic is crazy in that area so thru the years we found this is the very best plan...

Tigs will be dressed for parade and dismissed at 2:00 Friday around back by the bandroom to avoid school buses & Summit traffic flow problems that always seem to occur because folks love this event. This is a field trip so you do not have to check-out. Parents please be in your cars/motor running ready to roll at that time but please...DO NOT BLOCK OR IMPEDE BUS TRAFFIC!! We have a few girls who will need a ride because of their mom's work schedule. Moms please...if you have an extra seatbelt for a Tig or two please have your daughter communicate that info to others. We want everyone headed to everyone headed to the Summit @ 2 but not later than 3:10.

Please travel straight to the Summit area and then enjoy an early snack/dinner or light shopping before our Tigerette report time of 5:45 in front of Barnes & Nobles. The parade will end at Toys R US on the opposite end of the facilities so parents please drop off your Tig at Barnes & Nobles @ 5:45 then you go park your car at Toys R Us...YOU WILL BE SO GLAD YOU DID!!

Again this year we expect there will be a few parade stop & dance points...please watch the parade to see where other units are stopping so you don't miss the fun. Have your cameras and video equipment ready...this is a super fun, cute way to start your holiday season!

Of course this is required event...a doctor excuse will be needed if missed and if doc note says you are too sick to participate then you are too sick to attend the event OR to be out & about all over social media thru the weekend!!

Candy Cane costume and all pieces should be returned on a hanger with a garbage bag cover on MONDAY AFTER THANKSGIVING...make sure you spot clean before you return for us to store until next year.

Rebecca & I hope your holiday is filled with faith, family, friends, and lots of good food. It is our continual prayer that God leads, guides, directs, and protects each Tigerette & her family. Happy Thanksgiving!! Donna & Rebecca xoxoxo

A Win & now Week 10!!

Congratulations on a great win @ Hoover!!

So proud of every girl in the program and so thankful for Guard parents who supported their daughter every step of the way. We appreciate the focused attention to detail and willingness to learn, change, and go with every ebb & flow of the season.

Here is the info for these last two fall weeks...

Tuesday = Practice 5th & 5-7:30...wear layered weather appropriate clothes!!

Wednesday = Practice 5th

Thursday = Senior Pep Rally 5th...no Tig practice afterschool!! That morning wear anything & everything PINK...bring...black bag with poms/pep dress on hanger/jazz shoes/black bike shorts to guard room first thing that morning.

Friday = Teacher Workday = no school for students. Report at 6 p.m. wearing black unitard...bring black guard bag containing all items you are supposed to have with you.

Next week...

Practice Tuesday & Thursday...no game Friday...Alabama State Band Championship at Muscle Shoals HS is Saturday, Nov 3rd!!!

Dinner & A Show is Monday, November 5th at OGHS...required!!

More details will be sent out next week about these events.


Other Important Reminders...

All Tig rules, regulations, policies and procedures apply now and during the remainder of the school year. Those already on probation need to be very mindful from now until end of May that another visit to ISS or a suspension...for any reason...will remove you from the squad.

Tigerette Budget...Guard money was spent & financial sheets for Fall 2018 will go home with girls next week.

Band Fees...all took care of this...Thank You!!

Home Concessions...parents worked or prepaid buyout OR owe a no show fee NOW...Thank You!!

Off Season Fundraising...Concert Band girls are required to continue to participate in band fundraisers. WG girls are required to fundraise for WG.

Spring Band/Guard Trip...payments are due monthly...watch our Remind texts...please keep those notifications turned ON!!

The Summit Christmas Parade is Friday afternoon/night, November 16th...REQUIRED EVENT. Tigs will need a WHITE Turtleneck, WHITE MATTE leggings, WHITE fold down socks, and WHITE converse or ked-like shoes. We will practcie a couple days during school that week. Candy Cane Costumes will be issued the day of the event. Timeline TBD.

Band/Guard Christmas Party is Friday, December 7th...it is required!! Cute Christmas Casual dress. Students will bring an assigned dish to share...there will be dancing & karaoke for those interested. It is always a blast!! Moms welcome...no siblings or non-band friends. More details posted closer to event.

Tigerette Tryout sign up for next year will also happen in December!! A new physical form will be required for tryouts. No late forms will be accepted. Girls must have everything done, ready, and turned in on time or they will not be permitted to participate...this includes returning vets!! Tigerette Tryouts = January 7-11, 2019....we scheduled tryouts in January again this year to avoid conflict with state contest dates. A NEW doctor signed physical form will be due at tryouts. Sign up and more tryout info will be given out first week of December. Our Captains will be needed daily afterschool that week to assist with teaching tryout material.

Concert Band and Winter Guard will begin fully on Tues, Nov 6th. Guard girls received a grade 1st 9 weeks which reflected their work as a Tigerette on the field. Looking ahead their work ethic in class along with unexcused absences or checkouts from band class will impact 2nd 9 weeks band grade. The only “excused” absence from class are ones labeled “P”...given when the student produces a doctor’s excuse or when the student is given a “Principal excused absence” for a college day or something similar. Band/WG is your scheduled class and it is a graded subject. Do not show up late with a pass from other teachers, & do not ask to leave the band class to do work for other classes you have scheduled. Band is not an off period or your study hall. Please also remember that our BDs also have input as to those chosen for leadership roles in coming years....a girl who is “stellar” on the field but a “stinker” the remainder of the time should not expect selection for leadership.

Holiday Concert, District Concert, Spring Concert...all TBA...these are required events!! Employers can’t require a student to miss a required school event or a rehearsal for an event. If written verification for employer is needed see one of us immediately. It is STUDENT'S responsibility to inform the employer about school required events in a timely manner...failure to do so will not excuse your absence. Please make sure that you listen to Directors for information that will be announced about these events.

Schedule Changes...please be reminded that any student requesting a schedule change out of band for 2nd semester automatically removes themselves as a member of the band program & from their position as a Tigerette. No schedule changes permitted mid-semester. Written request from Parent for 2nd semester is due this month to the Guidance office. If you are not following procedure/rules, if you tell others you don’t like guard, or if you are posting negative comments/pics/snaps on social media...you obviously might want to consider leaving at semester. We want every girl to be happy and the group honestly only need girls involved who enjoy what they are doing and really want to be there!!

Off Season Grades...Tigs must maintain an overall 70% average each grading period. Parents will be notified in writing if there is a problem with grades. Members on “Grade Probation” will be dismissed from the squad if they do not improve/maintain an overall 70%.

Off Season Conduct...Tigs are still expected to maintain Satisfactory conduct. Stay out of the office!! Follow the dress code, do not be tardy, do not skip class, do not cheat, do not lie, be respectful, keep your lips (and everything else) to yourself, be a kind, sweet, cooperative young lady at school, in your social life, and at home!!! If school, social, and home problems are impacting your Guard involvement those issues are being logged and you must understand fully that those type issues can impact leadership decisions in the future.

Off Season Hair...Tigs agreed to maintain a shoulder length hairstyle. While we feel sure that some of you may need a good trim as the season ends, do not think for a second that a chin or shoulder touching length hairstyle, or drastic color change is okay...we view this as defiance. Very simply stated, it is not what you agreed to do when you tried out last year so don’t do it!!! COLOR = NATURAL!!! Please have hairdressers do any/highlighting/lowlighting/coloring by working off your natural hair color...the real color of your hair is the one growing at the roots. Again...know that continual hair issues can impact leadership decisions down the road.

Off Season Weight...extra pounds weaken your ability to move & perform with ease. PLEASE eat healthy, drink water & work out to get in shape...tryouts for next year are in about 12 weeks.

Off Season Skills...please take an honest look at skills in all areas and work to improve in the off season. Flags, weapons, and body!! Girls are not guaranteed a spot on next year’s squad. We had several girls who worked soooo hard but struggled to keep up all fall...it would really be in their best interested to enroll in a local dance class and/or take private spin lessons from one of our Juniors or Seniors during the November & December to help grow their ability & performance skills.

Tigs and Winter or Spring Sport Participation

Coaches are recruiting girls because of their strong work ethic. We have NO PROBLEM with Tigs being involved and participating in other school extracurricular activities as long as all involved (student, parent, coaches) understand the following...

1. Tigerette and Band commitments including all in school/out of school practice and all events scheduled for the groups must be the #1 priority. (Winter Guard members are not permitted to participate in other sports during NOV DEC JAN FEB MARCH 1st and first weekend of April 2018)

2. Tigs choosing to or sharing time is not an option when a conflict arrises. Tigs must honor the first commitment they made and that was Band/Guard last January when they tried out and made Tigerette/Fall Guard.

3. All Tigerettes must & will be in their assigned band class all year long. Tigs will not be excused from their assigned band class for anything other than team travel to an off campus game, meet, or match at the time designated by coach in faculty email. They may not miss band class to practice another sport.

Please remember as well...

Tigerettes will be involved in tryouts for just over a week in January and that Tigerette Tryout Clinic attendance is now required by Jefcoed so there is NOT an option to "choose or share" time that week.

Tigerettes will also be involved in some parade prep practice for our spring trip in March!!




And last but not least...one of our VERY favorite things...

END OF SEASON GIFTING!!!!!!!!!!!!!

We will celebrate the end of fall season on the bus ride home from Muscle Shoals on Saturday night, November 3rd...so of course all girls are required to ride the charter bus to & from that event!!

Each of the 27 girls will need to bring their own JUMBO shopping bag and ALL are expected to bring something gifty to put in everyone's bags. Doesn't have to be a certain price or a certain type thing, just needs to be girly & fun!! Let your wallet be the guide on what you purchase/make and be sure you send at least 27 of whatever gift & food item you choose...see below. Please remember we have 2 Seniors who deserve some extra special treatment!!

Food assignments by grade levels...

Juniors & Seniors = chicken fingers/nuggets, lady finger type sandwiches

Sophomores = veggie/cheese/fruit snacks

Freshmen = salty snacks

7th & 8th grade = sweet snacks

Rebecca and I will furnish a cooler with drinks and trash bags. Items must be individually packaged, bagged, or wrapped...think finger foods packed for travel.

We will have girls bring in boxed/bagged gift items probably Thursday before. Food items will come in closer to actual travel time. Everything MUST be prepped & ready for distribution when they arrive. Each girl will share her gift with others on the ride home, we will enjoy food items together at that time as well...our Seniors and a few others will share their final thoughts on the season.

Senior gifts may be personalized with names (Alexis or Cheyenne) but all other gifts should be exactly the same without names or grade level markings. And ps...pic frames & season photos are nice but girls already have tons of those via social media.

Game 9/Homecoming & Hoover Contest!

All rules, policies, & procedures apply!

See mass text for Vandalism vs. Prank post. #FunSafeHomecoming

School dress up days will be handled individually this week.

Monday Decade Day = practice 5th

Tuesday Twin Day = Hoco Movie Day bring money & practice 5-7:30 p.m.

Wednesday Character Day = practice 5th

Thursday Class Color Day = Elem Parade with poms @ 9, practice 5th & Hoco Pep Rally Full Show Performance @ 7 p.m.

Friday = Elem Pep Rally at 9, HS Pep Rally @ 2, Band Show Pregame Performance @ 6:30, & Hoco at halftime.

Saturday = Hoover Contest with 11 a.m. report time!



What we wear this week...

Thursday Hoco Pep Rally Performance in costume @ 7 p.m. Hair flatironed straight with new gold headband, full natural makeup with red tint lip.

Friday Pep Rallies Red Tank with black sports bra OR Tig jersey (depends on weather), black guard leggings, jazz shoes...bring guard jacket, jeans, and athletic shoes to wear over top during the day. Hair in high pony & full natural makeup lip red tint.

Friday Hoco Pregame Performance in costume...hair flatironed straight with new gold headband, full natural makeup with red tint lip.

Saturday Hoover Contest...arrive at 11 a.m. dressed same as Friday night. Seniors will stay in costumes...all others bring Tig jersey, jacket, jeans, and athletic shoes to change into. More details about contest day TBA later this week.

Please note: Hoco Community Pep Rally on campus is a required event. Bonfire at Memorial Park is an optional event & parent's responsibility.



Looking Ahead...

Next week = Senior Week & last fall game.

November 1 = next spring trip payments due.

November 3 = Alabama State Marching Contest at Muscle Shoals HS

November 5 = Dinner & A Show (required)

November 7 = Concert Band (with instruments) or Winter Guard begins.

November 16 = Summit Christmas Parade dressed like Candy Canes!! (required)

December 3 = next spring trip payments due

December 3-6 = Tigerette Tryout Sign Up

December 7 = Band Christmas Party (required)

January 7-11 = Tig Clinic & Tryout for next year!

Cavalcade & Game 6!

Here is the info for this week...

All rules, regulations, policy & procedures apply 24/7.

Bottled water $1 each is available daily in the Guard Room for 5th period...
please bring cash to clear up IOUs from last week.
Water jugs are needed Monday nite and Thursday afternoon.

Parents please keep Remind under close watch in case weather changes our plans/timelines.

Practice Monday 5-7:30 p.m.

Tuesday...girls will stay afterschool to dress for Cavalcade...need cash for a snack & dinner via concessions at Northridge HS...bring black guard bag with COSTUME, BODYSTOCKING, CORRECT UNDIES, SPANX, JAZZ SHOES, GLOVES, HEADBAND & EARRINGS...poms are NOT needed. Should have poncho from Week 3...hair down straight...full makeup. Black throw or towel to sit on.

Remind sent last Friday night has the basic Cavalcade info...must let us know Monday if your daughter will ride the bus home from this event.

Practice Thursday until 4:30 p.m.

Friday is Pajama Day...Tigs wear pjs of choice...hair high pony using hair colored elastics, earrings on and make up on.

Oak Grove @ Brookwood HS = No Pep Rally...REPORT TIME TBA...wearing new UNITARD, BODYSTOCKING, CORRECT UNDIES, SPANX, JAZZ SHOES, SILVER POMS, GLOVES, bug spray & stain stick...should still have the clear poncho from Week 3. Hair will stay in high pony...full makeup.


Looking Ahead...

Tuesday September 25th...Crimson Cavalcade @ Northridge HS in Tuscaloosa...starts @ 6...arrive early if you want a good seat. (Absence from school on Wednesday is a parent decision...Tigs present 5th block will report to Rebecca's classroom with any classwork they need to catch up on...report cards go home Oct 10th or 11th...70% average required for Tigs to avoid probation)

Monday, Oct 1st...Spring Trip Payment via money order due by 5th period...Winter Guard money via money order... & notarized forms due too!

Tuesday, Oct 2nd...Sparks in the Park @ Spain Park HS...info TBA.

Sat, Oct 6th...Bands of America Regional Contest @ JSU...info TBA

Sat, Oct 20th...Hoover Invitational @ Hoover Met...info TBA

Thurs, Nov 1st...Spring Trip Payment due!

Sat, Nov 3rd...Alabama Marching Championship @ Muscle Shoals HS...info TBA

Mon, Nov 5th...Dinner & A Show Fundraiser @ OGHS...info TBA

Game Week 5

Apologies for lack of blog info last week...sometimes no matter how hard we try life just happens and our time is stretched to it's limit.

Here is the info for this week...includes some WG info too!!

All rules, regulations, policy & procedures apply 24/7.

Coke Fundraiser money & orders OR $10 buyout is due by 5th period this THURSDAY!!

Bottled water $1 each is available daily in the Guard Room for 5th period.
Water jugs are still needed Tuesday nites and Thursday afternoons.

Practice Tuesday 5-7:00 p.m. & WG Parent/Member Meeting @ 7 p.m. (WG tshirt orders/money due...PLEASE SELL 15/bring whatever you are able to sell. Poinsettia pre-orders due...we can't reduce the minimum or offer buyout on these because they won't deliver to us & we miss out on a great fundraiser)

Practice Thursday until 4:30 p.m. Band Booster Parent Meeting @ 7 p.m. (meeting attendance is encouraged but not required)

Friday is Jersey Day...wear new Tig long sleeve top with skinny jeans and black, white, or gray athletic shoe. Hair high pony using hair colored elastics, earrings on and make up on.

Oak Grove @ Good Hope HS = No Pep Rally...girls will stay afterschool with dinner provided...bring black guard bag with new UNITARD, BODYSTOCKING, CORRECT UNDIES, SPANX, JAZZ SHOES, SILVER POMS, GLOVES, bug spray & stain stick...should still have the clear poncho from Week 3. Hair will stay in high pony...bring makeup for touch ups.


Looking Ahead...

Tuesday September 25th...Crimson Cavalcade @ Northridge HS in Tuscaloosa...starts @ 6...Tigs will dress at school...more info TBA.

Monday, Oct 1st...Spring Trip Payment via money order due by 5th period. (WG money via money order due by 5th period too)

Tuesday, Oct 2nd...Sparks in the Park @ Spain Park HS...info TBA.

Sat, Oct 6th...Bands of America Regional Contest @ JSU...info TBA

Sat, Oct 20th...Hoover Invitational @ Hoover Met...info TBA

Thurs, Nov 1st...Spring Trip Payment due!

Sat, Nov 3rd...Alabama Marching Championship @ Muscle Shoals HS...info TBA

Mon, Nov 5th...Dinner & A Show Fundraiser @ OGHS...info TBA

Game Week 3

No tardies, checkins, or checkouts on Tuesdays, Thursdays, & Fridays!!
Doctor, dental, or court's excuse always required when you miss school/band those days.

5th block everyday = gloves, ts, shorts, and athletic shoes!!

Thursday practice until 4:30...prompt pickup expected and appreciated...we cannot leave until Tigs do!!

Friday to school...SUPER HERO to support the team is preferred OR must wear black show shirt jeans with any hair & shoes.

Friday to game...Silver uniform & earrings, proper seamless/no show undies, spanx garment to remove all lines/bounce/jiggle, bodystocking with tan jazz shoes.

Friday morning bring uniform items mentioned above in black guard bag containing silver poms, hair & makeup items, black throw, stain stick, bug spray...we will have ponchos.

Tigs stay after to dress on Friday...dinner provided. Need to know by tomorrow afternoon if Tig is going to ride bus home from game Friday night. Bring parent signed note if riding home with an adult other than your parent. TEXTS OR EMAILS AT GAME WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED!

Game Week 2

No tardies, checkins, or checkouts on Tuesdays, Thursdays, & Fridays!!
Doctor, dental, or court's excuse always required when you miss school/band those days.

5th block everyday = gloves, ts, shorts, and athletic shoes!!

Tuesday = Practice 5-7:30 p.m.

Thursday = Afterschool practice until 4:30 p.m.

Friday, Aug 31st = Pep Rally @ 2:30.

Home Game = parents working concessions...Garrison, Harkey, Crayton & Nabors!!
No show = $150 due next week!


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Friday @ school..."Space Jam" is the theme this week!

Tigs come to school with hair up in space buns using neon braid to add color to buns. Wear black band show shirt untucked with athletic shoes. Glitter makeup if wanted but no facepaint and neon skirt or tutu over skinny jeans.

Bring Pep Dress, Black Dance Shorts, & Jazz shoes with you to school for pep rally...hair will be down & full makeup so bring items needed to make that happen.

Friday @ 3:05...all Tigs must leave campus & return at report time.
If you live too far away find a Tig who lives closer to buddy up with on Fridays.

Friday @ game...Report time is 6 pm...eat before you arrive...arrive fully dressed to perform!!

Tigs arrive Friday night wearing silver costume and jazz shoes (please purchase and wear tough type bandaids on heels...full makeup, hair down flatironed straight...bring guard bag containing gloves, poms, a solid black towel or small throw to sit on during the game...a stain stick and bug spray also come in handy.

We purchased and will have clear ponchos for the Tigerettes if it rains.

Other notes...

All attending the game Friday night at OGHS should expect to pay for parking and purchase an admission ticket.

Athletic Boosters are responsible for football program content.

We are super excited for you to see girls perform the changes to the first two parts of OLYMPUS at halftime. They have been working very hard and we hope you will be as thrilled with their efforts as we are. Please remember our show is a work in progress and honestly won't look totally clean & finished until October...please be patient with our work and positive with your comments during the season.

Game Week 1

No tardies, checkins, or checkouts on Tuesdays, Thursdays, & Fridays!! Doctor, dentist or court excuse always required when you miss school/band on those days.

5th block everyday = gloves, ts, shorts, water, and athletic shoes!!

Tuesday = Practice 5-8 p.m.

Thursday = Afterschool practice until 4:50 p.m.

Friday, August 24th = game at Walter Welborn HS...no pep rally!!

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Friday @ school...Hawaiian Theme...red & white leis have been purchased for Tigs to wear! Tigs will get leis Thursday afternoon and they MUST be worn all day at school on Friday.

Tigs come to school with hair flatironed straight in high pony, full makeup, dressed wearing "NEW BAND SHOW SHIRT" we will get this week with athletic shoe of choice/no sandals. No face or hair paint!!!

Tigs bring black guard bag to guard room Friday morning. In the guard bag must be the red rhinestone tank, black racerback sports bra, black dance shorts...proper undies with bodystocking and jazz shoes... makeup to refresh afterschool, hair down flatironed straight...also in guard bag gloves, silver poms, a solid black towel or small throw to sit on during the game...a stain stick and bug spray might also come in handy. (Bodystocking MUST be worn under the tank & dance shorts. Make sure undergarments remove all bounce/jiggle and leave no visible lines on body)

We purchased and will have clear ponchos for the Tigerettes if it rains.

Friday @ 3:05...all Tigs stay after to dress on campus. Dinner provided by Boosters!

Tigerettes are required to ride the bus to the game. They may be checked off by their PARENT or by another ADULT TIG PARENT designated in writing BEFORE WE LEAVE OG. Phone calls & texts from parents will not be accepted...we must have a written note with parent signature. Tigs riding the bus home are NOT permitted to switch buses...they go to the game and return to the school on the same bus!! They MUST have a ride waiting on them at school when the buses return...we can't go home until they do!

Tigerettes are expected to behave in an appropriate manner at all times. In or out of uniform every choice made has a consequence. Do not jeopardize your reputation, or the reputation of our Guard, by participating in public displays of affection (PDA), ignore and do not respond to ugly talk or gestures. All school, band, guard rules apply at school events/activities. Pay attention, make sure your words and your actions stay positive at all times.

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!!!

Students only in the bandroom and school buildings on practice & game days.

Please don’t forget that laps are required when Tigs are late or when they show up unprepared. We thank you in advance for being a responsible member and parent...arriving on time and having all items needed for rehearsal/games/contests/exhibitions. We also appreciate you all “not whining” when lack of preparation or time management sends a girl around the field.

We thank you in advance for your cooperation regarding policy issues 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 participants & smooth operation of our group as a whole.

Other notes...

As we did last year Tigs/Band no longer have a third quarter break. Water will be provided during the game but no other foods/drinks are permitted...and yes that means we can't drop by to give Tigs a sip or a bite of anything! So please make sure your daughter after game plan included something to eat.

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Important Dates...in addition to Friday night football games...



Tuesday, September 25th...Crimson Cavalcade featuring UA Million Dollar Band/Guard

Tuesday, October 2nd...Sparks in the Park featuring UAB Blazer Band/Guard

Saturday, October 6th...Bands of America Regional @ Jacksonville State University

Saturday, October 20th...Hoover Invitational Band Contest @ Hoover Met

Saturday, November 3rd...Alabama State Marching Championship

Friday, November 16th.....Christmas Parade @ The Summit!!

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Spring Trip Reminders!

$100 deposit due from all participants on or before Tuesday, August 28th!!

Meet The Tigers Week!!

Tuesday practice 5-8 p.m.

Wednesday...$100 money order for concessions buyouts due from any who prefer not to work a game.

Thursday practice 3-5 p.m.

Band/Guard members only in school buildings or on field during rehearsals...we will not be in the stadium for practice this week.

Parent/Guardian REQUIRED Booster Meeting Thursday night at 7 in the bandroom...adults only please!

Friday...Meet the Tigers...free event for family & friends 6-7 p.m. in the stadium.

Tigerettes must leave school at 3 to go home and dress for this event.
They are not permitted to stay on campus afterschool to hang out.

Tigerette Report time is 5:30 in the guard room. If you live too far away to meet the timeline find another Tig to go home with afterschool.

Arrive & be in warmup block fully dressed with silver poms in the guardroom at 5:30...no Tig bag needed.

Wear White OGHS Pep Dress, black dance shorts, tan jazz shoe with nude color/no show socks or footies if needed. Full game makeup, lip with red tint. Be careful with makeup and self tan products...so you don't stain the pep dress! Hair worn down & flatironed straight. Legs & Pits shaved please mams. Use losh!!

Dreamland Fundraiser due to Donna/Rebecca by 5th period next Monday...sell $25 or more OR pay a $20 buyout with money order...do not send cash!!


Important Required Dates:

September 1 Spring Trip deposits due...$100 per person planning to travel via money order.

Sept 18th Winter Guard Interest Meeting @ 7:30...vets only...Tig & Parent/Guardian Required!

Sept 25th Crimson Cavalcade Exhibition
Oct 2nd Sparks in the Park Exhibition
Oct 6th BOA Regional @ JSU
Oct 20th Hoover Marching Invitational @ Hoover Met
Nov 3rd Alabama State Marching Championship @ Muscle Shoals HS

Please note: Student health & wellbeing is always our first priority! We obviously understand that illness or injury can't be avoided but we do ask that everyone do their best to avoid scheduling elective procedures during contest crunch time! Our normal illness/injury protocol is if a Tig is unable to perform they do not travel with the group nor on their own to games or events scheduled for the group.


and last but certainly not least...


7-12th Grade Tigs planning to take the ACT this fall must choose one or both of the following dates to avoid event conflicts...please note you need to late register ASAP for for the first one!!!

ACT Test Date/ Registration Deadline/ Late Registration Deadline
September 8, 2018/ August 10, 2018/ August 11-26, 2018
October 27, 2018/ September 28, 2018/September 29 - October 14

Tigerette Count Down to Camp!!

Hope everyone is having a great summer!!

Plans and prep are underway for a great fall experience. Please make sure you use this last week before camp to have yourself fully prepared...healthy eating habits, exercise, and lots of stretching will help get/keep you in shape. Get outside and acclimate yourself to sun & heat. Good physical health means you look better which means you will be stronger at practice and a more confident performer on the field. We all know that a major part of good physical, mental, & spiritual health is remaining totally free of any/all chemicals that impair your abilities and judgement. Avoiding smoking, alcohol, and drugs are a MUST for you to be all God intended when He created you!! As part of your family life & as part of your guard/social life...24/7 it is important and DOES matter who you are, who you are with, and what you do!!!

Moms please don't forget the need to have your daughter prepared for being self sufficient and independent as part of this group. The things we need to see day one in our girls were listed in a previous post.

Full Fall Schedule will go home as part of the band handbook on July 23rd. It is a sign and return document that will be due back on Tuesday morning. Tig families should expect to see two exhibition dates and 3 contests during September, October, & November.

Goals we have for the fall were also listed in a previous post. Please review & attempt...the better your individual skills are the better we are as a group!!


UNIVERSAL ORLANDO TRIP (REQUIRED) DEPOSIT DUE AUGUST 1ST!! MR. ADAMS SHOULD HAVE THAT INFO PREPARED FOR US IN COMING DAYS!!


Guard Summer Camp Required Dates & Times...please note these are different than band & percussion!!

Monday-Thursday July 23-26th 8 am - 4 pm
Monday-Wed July 30-August 1st 8 am - 4 pm
Thursday August 2nd 5 pm - 8 pm
Monday August 6th 5 pm - 8 pm
Tuesday Aug 7th 5 pm - 7 pm (Program Pictures)
Thursday August 9th Afterschool 3-5 pm

Fall 2018 Contest & Exhibition Schedule

TBA...Crimson Cavalcade Exhibition sponsored by University of Alabama Million Dollar Band
Oct 2nd...Sparks in the Park Exhibition @ Spain Park HS
Oct 6th...Bands Of America Regional Contest @ Jacksonville State University
Oct 20th...Hoover Invitational Marching Contest @ Hoover Met
Nov 3rd...Inaugural Alabama State Marching Band Championship @ Muscle Shoals HS

OGHS school registration will be held on campus July 267th...online registration should be completed BEFORE the 26th. Tigs will be permitted to leave practice to register during their assigned grade level time and then return to practice. Tigs are required to pay the $100 band fee along with other required fees at the time of online and/or school registration. (The Winter Guard will be hosting a Food Truck Fundraiser all day...please bring money to purchase snacks/lunch. OG Tig Alum Gracie Johnson who is the currently the reigning "Alabama Southern Miss" will host a donation event benefiting Ronald McDonald House that day as well...please support her efforts by bringing a new toy, a new book, or new travel size toiletry items to donate.)

Guard Members MUST leave campus promptly at their dismissal time everyday...girls must have someone ready to pickup or a pre-arranged ride home ready to leave campus at dismissal time everyday. Guard members are not permitted to be on campus without supervision and thus are not permitted to "hang out" during band or percussion rehearsals. They are only to be on campus at Tig assigned times!!

Any absence from Tig required activities must have a verifiable doctor excuse, a verifiable court date, or a verifiable death in immediate family. A family emergency is defined as a situation which requires the specific attention of said Guard member and does not occur on a regular basis. A new physical form and/or the attending physician's written "clearance" is required for attendance/participation in guard activities following any illness or hospitalization. Casts, wraps, & supports worn must be accompanied by written instructions from the student's doctor. Work is not an excused absence...if you need a letter documenting your rehearsal schedule for your employer please let us know.

If you are on time...you are late!! Arrive 5 or 10 mins before call time to avoid panic. (Guard Captain is expected 15 minutes before call time and 10 minutes after.) Plan ahead so you don't have to run laps...tardy = 1 lap per minute late...double laps if Captain. We caution Guard members & Parents who drive to/from band to make sure that you maintain a timeline that does not put you at risk for getting a speeding ticket and/or something worse. If you are old enough to drive yourself and others to camp you are old enough to get up and leave the house in plenty of time!!! Guard members are not permitted to leave campus during camp. Students may not be in and out of cars during the day. Make sure you have what you need when you come inside each morning. Forgotten items = more laps to run!!

Here is what you bring to camp with you everyday...Sunscreen, Sunglasses, Water Jug, Beach towel AND yoga mat, Guard gloves, Band-aids (if feet & hands tend to blister), Fem items!! You will need to bring your lunch and a large shopping bag the first day!! You will also bring school owned flags & weapons first day...leave personal equipment at home.

Here is what you should wear... NO makeup, hair in ponytail, Soffe or Nike type shorts*, Tshirt** Athletic shoes(no converse, keds, or vans), low cut socks *shorts will not be rolled so high that we see cheekage! **due to temp and amount of time we practice we allow tank tops and/or cami style summer tops as long as BRA STRAPS ARE NUDE OR MATCH COLOR. During school you will have to wear a tshirt with your shorts during 5th block every day.

All fall items...uniforms, costumes, pep wear, shoes, bags, etc. will be distributed after lunch the first day of camp. This is always VERY exciting, but does not require Mom's help...Moms will see everything when the girls bring them home that day. Girls will try on every item so we can swap things around and get everyone the best fit possible. So PLEASE wear MODEST white or nude color MODEST STYLE undies that day...we don't need sheer bras and cheeky thongs when playing dress up!! You must keep everything looking new and fresh so NO FALL ITEM are to be worn or carried until the assigned time.

NO PICTURES WEARING OR SHOWING ANY FALL ITEM IS PERMITTED ON SOCIAL MEDIA UNTIL THE DIRECTORS GIVE THE OK!!

Parent must get Director approval on any/every alteration made to any item. Alterations are paid for by the parent. Details concerning alterations will be posted on the blog after fitting the group and see what our needs are for the fall. Note as well...NOBODY should be wearing Guard items...new items or old items the same rule...no friends and no cute boys/boyfriends. We will get lots of stuff that first day so make sure you bring an XLARGE SHOPPING BAG with you to hold it all!!

Please note...Tigerettes with outstanding band debt of any kind will not be issued fall guard items until the debt is paid in full via cash or money order.

BOYS!!! Boyfriends are not permitted at rehearsals. Guard girls who date boys in the band must follow the same rule...you will not be a couple at rehearsals. Please explain this to your boyfriends...if you can't WE WILL BE MORE THAN HAPPY TOO!!

APPEARANCE...

Please make sure that your hair color and length meet the group guidelines BEFORE arriving the first day of camp. No hair should be too dark or too light. Any highlights must be natural looking. Remember you are expected to work off your natural hair color which is the color at the root and that your hair length must be shoulder or longer when prepared for performance. No bangs. Hair color must remain the same color the entire fall season!! If you have put on a few pounds over the summer please use these remaining days to start to trim it off. Extra pounds inhibit your ability to move with ease. Cut out sodas, drink lots of water, and make healthy food choices...you will be surprised how successful you will be in getting those pounds to disappear!!

No visible piercings other than ears. Belly piercings must be bandaided flat under shirt for every rehearsal and performance. Visible tattoos must be covered with skincolored waterproof bandaids at every rehearsal and performance. These guidelines also apply during each & every school day as well!!

Looking Ahead...

Plans each week will post here by 1 p.m. each Tuesday during the school year for Tig & parent review. REMIND will be used as well with updates & reminders. Please do not delete remind texts sent your way...keep them so you have them to refer back to as needed. Tigs responsible for ALL content posted or texted. Please read and re-read before you email one of us. Please remember as well that texting us should happen only in urgent situations. We expect & greatly appreciate your respect of our off time when we are at home with our families.

Lastly please remember that OGHS Tigerettes are expected to set the standard for good behavior, good grades, and a good work ethic. 24/7...at school, at home, and in your social lives we always expect the best from you!! This requires a mind, body, and spirit that is free from anything or anybody that alters your thinking and/or your behavior in a negative way. Review the Tigerette Trait list you received the first day you made guard...if you make a solid effort to make sure you try to display those traits everyday it will make a huge difference in your personal success and as well the success of our group as a whole.

We are sooooooo excited about the fall and hope you are too!! See you on July 23rd!!

SUMMER UPDATE!!

Guard Summer Camp Required Dates & Times...

Monday-Thursday July 23-26th 8 am - 4 pm
Monday-Wed July 30-August 1st 8 am - 4 pm
Thursday August 2nd 5 pm - 8 pm
Monday August 6th 5 pm - 8 pm
Tuesday Aug 7th 5 pm - 7 pm (Program Pictures)
Thursday August 9th Afterschool 3-5 pm

Private Lessons...those who asked about intermediate/advanced private lessons this summer may contact Alyssa/394-0333...her rate is $25 cash per hour. Those who asked about Beginner level private lessons may contact Gracie/999-2068 or Katelyn/907-7604...their rate is $20 cash per hour.

Private lessons are optional and will be held outside at memorial park...payment is due at time of lesson...no prepays or pay laters!! Private lessons are no longer provided at private homes and no small group lessons are available. Guard girls who can't drive MUST have a MOM wait in the car or walk at the park during the lesson.

Anyone scheduling private lessons understands a risk of injury is involved AND that their personal health/accident insurance would be used to handle any such injury. College students will not be held liable or responsible for accidents or injury coming to the lesson, during the lesson, or leaving the lesson.

Spring Notes!!

REQUIRED COKE PRODUCT SALE IS GOING ON NOW...TIGS GRADES 6-11 NEED TO GET THEIR FUNDRAISER FORM FROM THE BANDROOM AND FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS PROVIDED. COKE ORDERS ARE DUE MONDAY, APRIL 30TH!!!!

Tuesday, May 1st (HS/5th block) & Tuesday, May 8th (Grades 6-8) are the Spring Concert dates for Band Members and Tigerettes in grades 6-12. These are required events. Roll will be taken and a doctor excuse will be required to excuse a student's absence. Tigs playing horns see Mr. Adams & Mr. McFarland regarding date, proper dress and report time. WG report in casual (not shabby) dress 10 mins before the concert begins on May 1st.

Saturday, May 12th is the Band Banquet---required!! Band Banquet is May 12th and is a required event for all Tigerettes 6-12. Tickets will be on sale in the bandroom starting April 20th. $15 per person...cash or money order only! Church or party dresses are appropriate to wear. The event will be held at Oak Grove 1st Baptist Church Family Life Center for Band Members, Tigerettes, & Parents only...no siblings/no friends. Time TBA. We will recognize Seniors, review accomplishments of the past year, announce leadership for next year, and of course announce our show & trip plans for the 2018-19 school year.

Guard Spring Clinic--required!! Tigerettes Grades 6-11 will participate in a Guard Clinic M-TH May 14-17th. The flag/dance clinic is required and girls MUST have a doctor's excuse to miss any clinic day scheduled that week. DUE TO EXAMS THAT WEEK...Veteran Girls in grades 9-12 who are interested in trying out for the fall weapons line will do that part of the clinic 5th block. ALL TIGS will stay after-school for the flag & body clinic until 4:30 each day. Girls will need to be prepared wearing t-shirt and shorts. Athletic shoes (no dance shoes, no converse, no vans) are required for the clinic. Girls must bring a bottle of water with them each day, and pending weather issues may need sunglasses and sunscreen for outside. Tigs who forget practice clothes, shoes, etc. will not participate and their failure to participate will be considered an unexcused absence. Remember, unexcused absences = suspension from performance...1 performance per U-absence. We will supply a properly weighted flag that girls will take home at the end of spring clinic for summer practice. We will supply weapons for those interested in weapons tryout as well.

Tigerette $100 Band Fee will be due to OGHS at the time of school registration...this replaces our normal payment of this fee during summer camp. It is REQUIRED.

Summer GUARD Camp---REQUIRED!

July 23-27th, M-F, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

July 30 - Aug 3rd, M-F, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Aug 7th, Tuesday, Time TBA...Pictures for football programs made!

Aug 9th, Th, School starts for students. After-school rehearsal until 5 p.m.

Summer classes, summer jobs, and summer vacations are NOT excused absences!!

Final Grades...report cards should be mailed home the first week of June. You will be contacted that week if we find problems with your academic progress that put you on probation or render you ineligible as a performer.

Plans and prep are underway for great experiences next year. Please make sure you use the summer weeks to have yourself fully prepared...healthy eating habits, exercise, and lots of stretching will help get/keep you in shape. Get outside and acclimate yourself to sun & heat. Good physical health means you look better which means you will be stronger at practice and a more confident performer on the field. We all know that a major part of good physical, mental, & spiritual health is remaining totally free of any/all chemicals that impair your abilities and judgement. Avoiding smoking, alcohol, and drugs are a MUST for you to be all God intended when He created you!! As part of your family life & as part of your guard/social life...24/7 it is important and DOES matter who you are, who you are with, and what you do!!!

Moms please don't forget the need to have your daughter prepared for being self sufficient and independent as part of this group. Girls should learn to do their own hair & makeup this summer...full natural color makeup with red tint lip, sock bun, high pony, front pulled up/back down, and flat ironing on top with hair flat ironed straight in the back, loose curls...no bangs or twigs hanging on face. ALL TIGS should be prepared to handle their own money, order at concessions, pack a show bag with all they need, put on things like pantyhose/bodystockings/spanx type garments without assistance because regardless of size the group wears them. Guard Moms the old saying "practice makes perfect" is true and this summer is the perfect time to encourage growth & independence by teaching your girl and practicing all these skills.

Goals we have for the fall...we would like for all 27 Tigerettes to be able to do the minimum of a pencil turn, heel to toe march, point march, saute, chasse, jazz run, drop spins, extensions, cones, flips, single pirouette, attitude turn, flag = double toss, single horizontal toss, & lofty praise toss...all with solid hands/feet, height, rotation. Our fall weapon line should be working to master all of the above plus the following... splits, double pirouette, illusion, barrel roll, flag = 45 behind the back, one turn, high silk toss, high praise toss, rifle = triples/quads & above with solid hands/feet, height/rotation, saber = blade/hilt double/triples...along with any tricks like one turns, hand stands, cartwheels, etc. Again these are simply goals...the better your individual skills & stronger you are physically the better we are as a group!!

APPEARANCE...

No visible piercings other than ears. Belly piercings must be band-aided flat under shirt for every rehearsal and performance. Visible tattoos must be covered with skincolored waterproof bandaids at every rehearsal and performance. These guidelines also apply during each & every school day as well!!

Off Season Hair...all agreed to maintain a shoulder length hairstyle. While we feel sure that some of you may need a good trim as the school year ends, do not think for a second that a chin length hairstyle is okay...no matter your grade level we view this as defiance...hair must be shoulder length or longer when prepared for performance with no bangs...very simply stated, it is not what you agreed to do when you tried out last January so just don’t do it. HAIR COLOR CHANGE WILL NOT BE PERMITTED DURING MARCHING OR WINTER SEASON. Use summer as the time to play with color if you must but please do not damage your hair. Before we return to camp please have real hairdressers do highlighting/lowlighting/coloring working off your natural hair color...fyi...the real color of your hair is the color growing out of your head at the root.

Off Season Weight...remember that extra pounds weaken your ability to move & perform with ease. Please eat healthy, avoid sodas, drink water, exercise,and stay in shape...any/all uniform/costume alterations are paid for by parents.

RANDOM...

Cell Phones...all girls need one for communication when we get to camp. REMIND must be installed and notifications for that app must be on at all times. If phones scare you or your daughter is not trustworthy please simply find/install parent security apps to monitor/control your daughter's cell habits.

Social Media...in today’s world, social media plays a huge part in our day-to-day lives. In efforts to keep our social media profiles showing nothing but our best, here are a few tips to keeping your profile clean, powerful and positive this summer. First, avoid using offensive or derogatory language on social media sites such as SnapChat, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and avoid all those anonymous posting apps. (make sure your automatic retweets are not set for any accounts that post sensitive items) Lots of people have access to these sites and you want to be sure to present the best YOU possible. Next, keep personal arguments off social media sites and remember to keep your photos respectable. Social media sites are no place for mean words or for photos that suggest anything other than a positive image. One last online behavior to avoid is the "mean teen" trend in social media--posting a location, status, or photo that "appears positive" but in reality is only being put out there to jab at someone or hurt their feelings...a location, post, or pic intended solely to let others know they are NOT included is an example of hurtful, negative behavior that we should all work hard to avoid. So please, consider all these things & think before you post...the old saying still rings true...if you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all!! (these social media tips apply to your texting and email as well bc everyone screen shots things these days and sends them straight to us!!)

Last but not least...please make a habit of checking our blog this summer and make sure your REMIND APP is installed with NOTIFICATIONS ON!! If you need to know something you should be able to find it on here or get a text about it. The blog & REMIND have replaced notes home. It is a quicker and more effective way for us to get you the info needed. Tigerettes are held accountable for everything posted in either place so please do not delete your Remind messages.

Please note: the Guard blog may contain different info than for the Band...Tigs always follow GUARD instructions.

Thanks!!! D & R :0)

Philippians 4:8...finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. :0)

Happy February!!

Tigerettes will be trading Valentine cards & small goodies with each other on Wednesday, Feb 14th!! Everyone giving to everyone...48 girls...not just Big-Middle-Little groups...here is a list of names...

Kaley Butts
Gracie Johnson
Abby Praytor
Autumn Stewart
Katelyn Henak
Bailey Snow
Blakeleigh Langley
Lexi Barnett

Alexis Thornton
Cheyenne Lockart

Morgan Garrison
Kalli Helms
Zoey Nabors
Allyson Odom
Mallory Smith

Shelbie Gossett
McKenna Myrick
Alexis Rainey
Ashley Boyd
Alissa Humphryes
Gracin Kelley
Grace McIntosh
Bryleigh Cummings

Kyleigh Nelson
Spencer Tuggle
Madison Ford
Priscilla Haney
Aubanie Harkey
Carley Pinson

Bethany Baughn
Olivia Beck
Haley Hamontree
Trinity Ray
Kaitlin Salter
Hannah Salter
Jessi Tucker
Alisa Wood

Kylie Craton