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Hello GEB,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Below you will find all of the details regarding the first full week of school as well as information discussed at the Fall Premier – TWIGEB (This Week In Golden Eagle Band). Please remember to always check richardsonband.org for the most updated schedule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Band Handbook Forms Due Wednesday, August 21 \nStudents and parents – please see band handbook link below: \nhttps:\/\/richardsonband.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/2019-2020-Handbook.pdf \nAttached you will find copies of pages vi and xviii; Please print, sign and return these forms to Mr. Reyna\u2019s box by 5:00 pm on Wednesday, August 21st. Students will also receive these forms in class on Monday. \nFamily Picnic Details – Wednesday, August 21 \nThe GEB will be performing at the Annual RHS Family Picnic this Wednesday, August 21st. This will be a low key, but important community event that should have you on your way home around 8:30 PM. Below, you will find the details for the event: \n4:45 PM: Inspection\/Warm-up in the Band Hall?5:15 PM: Set-up in the stands (leave instruments)?5:45 PM: Eat (FREE!)?6:45 PM: Perform in the stands \/ enjoy the festivities?8:30 PM: Approximate Dismissal \nAttire: 2019 \u201cWater\u2019s Edge\u201d show shirt and school appropriate shorts. \nRequired Materials: instrument, flip folder and lyre \nAfter our performance, you’ll be released to put away your instruments. All students should be ready for pickup by 8:45 PM. \nBand Rehearsals<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Monday: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM \nTuesday: 7:00 AM – 8:30 AM \nWednesday: 7:00 AM – 8:30 AM \nThursday: 7:00 AM – 8:30 AM \nFriday: 7:00 AM – 8:30 AM<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Exemptions<\/p>\n\n\n\n
NO Rehearsals: \nLabor Day (09\/02), State Fair Day (10\/07), and Thursday after UIL (10\/24).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cEXTRA\u201d Rehearsals: \nDay of competitions\/contests – Wylie or Carrolton (10\/05), McKinney (10\/12), UIL (10\/23)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
*after the competitive marching season ends, we will only rehearse on Fridays (10\/25, 11\/01 and 11\/08). Should we advance to playoffs, we will continue this schedule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For your convenience, below you will again find information regarding SAT\/ACT\/PSAT dates. Please do not schedule anything when there is a conflicting event. \nSAT Test Dates<\/p>\n\n\n\n
August 24, 2019 – no band conflicts \nOctober 5, 2019 – CONFLICTS with the Wylie\/Carrolton Marching Invitational \nNovember 2, 2019 – no band conflicts (can be excused from RISD Spirit Run, if needed) \nDecember 7, 2019 – CONFLICTS w\/ All-Region Band Auditions\/RISD Holiday Parade \nMarch 14, 2020 – no band conflicts \nMay 2, 2020 – CONFLICTS with Honor Band recording for Wind Symphony \nJune 6, 2020 – no band conflicts<\/p>\n\n\n\n
ACT Test Dates<\/p>\n\n\n\n
September 14, 2019 – no band conflicts \nOctober 26, 2019 – no band conflicts \nDecember 14, 2019 – no band conflicts (will conflict if selected for All-Region Orchestra) \nFebruary 8, 2020 – no band conflicts \nApril 4, 2020 – no band conflicts \nJune 13, 2020 – no band conflicts \nJuly 18, 2020 – no band conflicts<\/p>\n\n\n\n
PSAT Test Date<\/p>\n\n\n\n
October 16 – during school day (rehearsal as usual in the morning – 7:00 AM – 8:30 AM). Please note this date has been corrected from that provided in the registration packet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tutoring Information (Marching Season)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tutoring is to be done around the marching band schedule as this is the ONLY time where all of the students are together to rehearse. With this being said, the band staff encourages students to attend tutoring (especially if a student has a grade lower than an 80). Below you will find the available opportunities for students to attend tutoring during the marching season:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Monday – Before School, Lunch and After School (4:15 PM – 5:15 PM) \nTuesday – Lunch and After School \nWednesday – Lunch and After School \nThursday – Lunch and After School (except for game days) \nFriday – Lunch <\/p>\n\n\n\n
On Mondays after school, ALL students in the program will have study hall in the band hall (4:10 PM – 5:15 PM) to study and work on homework\/projects. If a student needs to attend tutoring, a tutoring pass must be attained from the teacher prior to this time. Students will also receive FREE food and have time to change for rehearsal. Attendance will be taken.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Grade Information<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Under the No Pass\/No Play STATE LAW, a student will not be able to participate in a UIL organization event if they do not pass (70 or higher) a non-excused class. This means NO football games, volleyball games, basketball games, competitions, pep rallies, parades, etc. Due to the UIL calendar, students MUST be passing all non-excused classes by the end of the first 6 weeks of school (September 27th) and end of the first 9 weeks of school (October 11th). Please see attached TEA\/UIL Eligibility Calendar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
PARENTS\/STUDENTS – PLEASE CHECK FOCUS EVERY DAY. GRADES MUST BE HIGHER THAN A 70.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While there is a UIL excused list of classes (please see attached), the expectation by Mr. Marquez is that all classes are passed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
STUDENTS – IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT YOU DO NOT HAVE ANY ZEROS IN THE GRADEBOOK AND CHECK THAT TEACHERS INPUT GRADES PERIODICALLY.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tardies\/Absences Policy? \nRehearsals – if a student has 2 unexcused tardies or 1 unexcused absence leading up to game, the student will not perform during the halftime show (but still will be required to attend the football game). This policy will restart after each game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Unexcused tardy = minus 10 points \nUnexcused absence = minus 20 points<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In accordance with RISD policy, all excused absences will be honored with no penalty. These include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Medical emergency or illness\n\u2022 Death in the family\n\u2022 Religious holiday\n\u2022 Family emergency\n\u2022 Medical or dental appointment<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n
Students are to turn in medical\/dental notes to Mr. Reyna. If a student has a medical\/dental appointment in the morning, please try to schedule it on Monday mornings, if at all possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
*excessive tardies and unexcused absences from rehearsals will result in removal from their competitive marching spot and performing at pep rallies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Performances – if a student has an unexcused absence from a performance (game, competition, etc.), the student can lose the privilege of attending the spring trip, be demoted a band, and\/or be removed from the program entirely at the discretion the band director. A grade will be given for each performance (30% of their grade)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Inspection Lines<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Prior to every performance, we will have a designated call time for students to meet in inspection lines. The purpose of inspection lines is to make sure students are READY with everything that they need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If a student fails inspection, the student will report to Mr. Marquez after a football game and will be assigned duties for the band during that time. A student will fail inspection if he\/she:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
shows up late \nwears the wrong attire \nis missing uniform items \nis missing instrument (and parts of instrument) \nhas a non-clean, fully functioning working instrument \nis missing a lyre\/flip folder \nis lacking a filled water bottle (water only) \nwears make-up\/nail polish \nwears jewelry (religious affiliation allowed) \nhas an unnatural hair color \nhas the incorrect \u201cshow hair\u201d \nis not clean-shaven (boys) \ntalks \nhangs uniform incorrectly (after games\/competitions)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
*these rules are in place to allow for students to look uniformed, help us with the maintenance of the uniforms and disseminate information efficiently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To avoid ever being at risk, just pass your classes, be on time, and have all of your materials!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
March-a-thon<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This is your friendly reminder that in order to help raise money to support the band, ALL Golden Eagle Band members will participate in our annual 5K March-a-thon on September 28th. We will march and play through the Richardson High School neighborhood!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To help maintain the LOWEST BAND FEES IN THE ENTIRE REGION, provide scholarships, hire some of the best marching band arrangers\/drill writers, etc., we ask that EVERY Golden Eagle Band member obtain a minimum of $250 in pledges. We are also soliciting donations from our RHS neighbors AND local businesses. We hope all of our RHS neighbors will come out and support the band. The band will also be accepting donations the morning of the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Donation details: The band accepts cash and checks made payable to the Richardson Area Band Club (RABC).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If someone does not live in the area, they can donate by sending it to P. O. Box 832919, Richardson TX 75083-2919.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Parents\/Students: Please click on the links below (packet, individual files, sign up genius) for all details. Remember you must secure $250. Students should place all donations in the band safe (located by director\u2019s offices) at any time before September 10th. Receipt and company logos (in vector format) are to be sent to marchathon@richardsonband.org by September 10th for placement on the t-shirt. Again, please make checks payable to RABC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n