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Snap-Raise Fundraiser Kick-Off November 12!
Heritage Middle School Band Parents and supporters!
We're kicking off our fundraiser with Snap! Raise, the nation's leading fundraising platform for groups, clubs and teams. For the past five years, Snap! Raise has helped more than 35,000 groups in the U.S. raise more than $400M in funding! Please help your student identify at least 20 people they will reach out to via Snap! Raise, and gather their email address prior to our class on Tuesday, November 12. The list of 20 people should include many of your child's biggest fans and should be completed to ensure our campaign is set up for success. It is my hope that every student will participate, as every student will benefit from the funds raised. Here are the next steps:
So many times I hear that people would rather make a direct donation than by something from a fundraiser. Here is your chance!
Thanks for your continued support of the Heritage Band Program!
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We're kicking off our fundraiser with Snap! Raise, the nation's leading fundraising platform for groups, clubs and teams. For the past five years, Snap! Raise has helped more than 35,000 groups in the U.S. raise more than $400M in funding! Please help your student identify at least 20 people they will reach out to via Snap! Raise, and gather their email address prior to our class on Tuesday, November 12. The list of 20 people should include many of your child's biggest fans and should be completed to ensure our campaign is set up for success. It is my hope that every student will participate, as every student will benefit from the funds raised. Here are the next steps:
- Help your student select at least 20 potential supporters
- Enter their names and correct email into the NOTES feature on your students' phone
- Avoid using emails of teachers, peers of your students, or strangers
Here are 20 examples of people your student should consider adding:- Parent(s)/Guardian #1
- Parent(s)/Guardian #2
- Grandma
- Grandpa
- Cousin(s)
- Uncle(s)
- Auntie(s)
- Family doctor
- Orthodontist/dentist
- Church/Social leader
- Scout/troop leader
- Family friend #1
- Family friend #2
- Former coach
- School alumni
- Local businesses that know you
- Neighbor(s)
- Parent co-worker(s)
- Friend of parent
- Adult sibling(s)
So many times I hear that people would rather make a direct donation than by something from a fundraiser. Here is your chance!
Thanks for your continued support of the Heritage Band Program!
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This Week in Band:
Week of November 4:
Monday, November 4:
* Open Band Room @ 7am! This is an opportunity for students to come in and practice, receive peer mentoring, ask questions about music, or pass-off playing tests for Mr. Wynn. Tuesday, November 5: * Beginning Percussion @ 7am! * NJHS Induction Ceremony! All 8th Grade Band members should dress in nice clothes (no jeans, shorts, t-shirts, or tennis shoes) for their performance during the NJHS induction ceremony. Students will report to the band room at the beginning of 3rd block to begin performance. Wednesday, November 6: * Beginning Percussion @ 7am! Thursday, November 7: * Beginning Percussion @ 7am! * Veteran's Day Performance @ HHS! All 8th Grade Band members should report to the HHS auditorium by 6:30pm for their 7pm Veteran's Day Concert. Dress is the formal khaki and white with patriotic accoutrements! Friday, November 8: * Open Band Room @ 7am! * 8th Grade Veteran's Day performances at our elementary schools! All 8th Grade Band members should report to the band room at 8am in their formal khaki and white with patriotic accoutrements! We will perform at Woodstation in the morning, eat lunch at CiCi's Pizza, and perform at Boynton in the afternoon. Students will be back to HMS before school lets out, Chaperones needed... please email Mr. Wynn (bwynn.hms@catoosa.k12.ga.us). Thanks! |
Week of November 11:
Monday, November 11:
* Open Band Room @ 7am! This is an opportunity for students to come in and practice, receive peer mentoring, ask questions about music, or pass-off playing tests for Mr. Wynn. Tuesday, November 12: * Beginning Percussion @ 7am! * SnapRaise Kick-Off during band class! We will kick off the SnapRaise fundraiser today during band class. Please bring phones and/or devices to band today for us to get started. Go Generals! Wednesday, November 13: * Beginning Percussion @ 7am! Thursday, November 14: * Beginning Percussion @ 7am! Friday, November 15: * Open Band Room @ 7am! This is an opportunity for students to come in and practice, receive peer mentoring, ask questions about music, or pass-off playing tests for Mr. Wynn. |
Sign Up for HMS Band Text Alerts!
Due to changes in the Remind text alert system, all students will need to re-enroll for Remind texts!
For 8th Grade Band text alerts, please text "@hmsbandc" to 81010
For 7th Grade Band text alerts, please text "@hmsbandcl" to 81010
For 6th Grade Band text alerts, please text "@hmsbandcla" to 81010
Thanks!
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For 8th Grade Band text alerts, please text "@hmsbandc" to 81010
For 7th Grade Band text alerts, please text "@hmsbandcl" to 81010
For 6th Grade Band text alerts, please text "@hmsbandcla" to 81010
Thanks!
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The 2019-2020 HMS Band Calendar is Here!
Please take a moment to download our 2019-2020 HMS Band Calendar. As always, dates are subject to change due to circumstances beyond our control. This is the most accurate information we have available as of August 7, 2019!
Band Dates for 2019-2020
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2019-2020 HMS Band Fee
At the beginning of the 2019-2020 academic year, we will be collecting a Middle School Band Fee. The fee is $100 for 7th and 8th Grade Band Members and $50 for 6th Grade Band Members and will be collected in August -- checks made out to "Heritage Middle School". This non-refundable fee will cover uniform shirts, all honor band and festival registrations and acceptance fees, school instrument use, and all bus trips/meals. This will mean we will NOT collect fees at any other time throughout the year. We will still conduct fundraisers to help buy large instruments and repairs, but as always, participation will be optional. Also, any special trip that requires an overnight stay will be extra -- and optional!!!
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Private Lessons!
Weekly private lessons are available, beginning the week of August 19th! Students interested in a half-hour lesson per week ($20/lesson) should contact Mr. Wynn. Lessons will be available on Saxophone (Marc Johnson), Flute (Erin Harrell), Clarinet (Gordon Inman), Horn (Gordon James), Low Brass (Eric Miller), Percussion (Collin James), & Trumpet (Tommy Bulman). Checks made out to instructors!
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Email any questions to Bill Wynn
Heritage Middle School
Heritage Middle School
