marching band 2017 band camp letter - atholton music

Marching Band 2017

Band Camp Letter

Dear Students and Parents, I hope everyone has enjoyed their summer for relaxation, rejuvenation, fun, and time with family and friends! We find ourselves one week from beginning the 2017 Marching Band season and the Staff, Drum Majors, Section Leader, and I are all very excited about this year’s band. We’re 94 members strong and continue to lead the way in regional volunteer marching bands! In fact, I believe this is the largest band in Atholton’s history! Congrats! The drill has been written, flags and guard uniforms ordered, and it’s going to be a fantastic year! By August 14 everyone should have completed their summer assignments. Please note that most recordings will not get comments, we’re listening/watching just to hear that progress is being made and that you’re prepared (not perfect); you know what you need to work on at this point and we’ll continue to get better together shortly! Pit/Battery/Guard - All equipment that you took home for the summer must be returned when you arrive on Saturday the 12 for your rehearsal! Rehearsal is from 10am-4pm. This is for Pit/Battery/Guard only. All - Remember, Aug.14-18 and 21-23 is 9am-6pm. August 24-25 is 4pm-9pm with uniform fittings beginning at 2pm (more info later). Registration on 8/14 begins at 8am . Attached is a Final Schedule for the season; please mark all dates on your calendar and make particular note of several events that are different from standard rehearsals and competitions:

● Drumline/Color Guard Rehearsal & Make-up Session, 8/19, 9am-2pm ● Freshman Orientation, 8/31, 7am ● Mini-Camp for all members, 9/9, 9am-6pm ● Fall Sports Banquet, 11/9, 6:30pm ● Band Banquet, 11/11, 7pm ● Girls’ On The Run (all members required), 12/2, 7:00am ● Remember that Football Playoffs are always a possibility!

Band Camp Registration: 8am-8:45am Monday, 8/14 All students must go through registration by 8:45am, this ensures that you have checked in and we’ve collected all necessary forms and payments from you. Forms are attached to this email and can be found on the atholtonmusic.org website. Here is what you must bring with you to Registration:

1. All Permission Slips for the competitions (4 total; you cannot sign just one for all) 2. Medical Forms (Read carefully...) There are TWO forms:

a. The first form is REQUIRED by everyone and must be turned in on 8/14. b. The second form is only required if you may need medicine administered at any point

(this includes OTC medications) and it must be signed by a doctor. * By law we cannot give you any medication without this form. It is recommended that you get this form filled out by your doctor for OTC meds including Tylenol, Aspirin, etc.

3. If you still owe payments for Marching Band costs, please bring payment with you. Financial Statements will be at registration and you can always check your account on Charms.

Please look at the list of things to bring to Band Camp and if you have any questions contact your Section Leader, Drum Majors, or (as always) myself! I look forward to seeing you all soon and getting this season (of the largest Marching Band in Atholton’s history) off the ground! With Pride, Mr. Posner [email protected]

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Marching Band 2017

Band Camp Letter

You will need the following things everyday during Band Camp. Make sure you are prepared!

❏ Lunch/Dinner/Snacks

❏ Instrument and related materials (mouthpiece, valve oil, etc.) School instruments will be assigned on a first-come first-served basis and availability is limited. It is highly recommended that Clarinets, in particular, rent from Music & Arts or Washington Music Center for the Marching Band Season. You’ll get a significantly better instrument for an affordable rental price.

❏ Pencils!

❏ Music in plastic sheet protectors and in a black binder with your name This will be checked at registration and is imperative for learning music outside.

❏ Appropriate dress for weather and movement (T-shirts, shorts) HCPSS Dress Code will apply no matter how hot it gets.

❏ Tennis Shoes/Sneakers with socks You will not be allowed to march in anything else.

❏ Hat

❏ Sunglasses

❏ SUNSCREEN Don’t forget to reapply throughout the day!

❏ WATER JUG You will want something large enough to last you throughout big rehearsal blocks.

❏ Backpack to carry your things

❏ Spiral Bound 3x5 Index Card pack Example @ Staples: https://goo.gl/8iQHfV

❏ Khaki Shorts (for informal performances throughout the season) Example @ Old Navy: https://goo.gl/l4BKPS (cargo shorts are ok, but must be this color)

Uniform Reminder: Remember, no earrings or jewelry will be allowed in uniform. Hair should be a natural color as well. This was mentioned in the spring, please plan accordingly.

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Marching Band 2017

Fall Schedule

PLEASE PUT EVERYTHING BELOW IN YOUR CALENDAR NOW. Any potential conflicts should be communicated via email to Mr. Posner. Most conflicts can be resolved. Please make note that we will not be doing the Veteran’s Day Parade mentioned in the Spring.

DATE EVENT TIME DATE EVENT TIME

Aug. 10-11 Leadership Training 9am-4pm Sept. 28 (THURS.) Football vs. GHS 3:30pm

Aug. 12 Drumline and Guard Only 10am-4pm Oct. 2 Practice 6pm-9pm

Aug. 14-18 Band Camp 9am-6pm Oct. 4 Practice 6pm-9pm

Aug. 19 Drumline/Guard/Make-Up 9am-2pm Oct. 6 Football vs. HaHS 3:30pm

Aug. 21-23 Band Camp 9am-6pm Oct. 7 USBands-Broadneck HS All Day

Aug. 24-25 Band Camp 4pm-9pm Oct. 9 Practice 6pm-9pm

Aug. 25 Family Picnic 7pm Oct. 11 Practice 6pm-9pm

Aug. 28 Perform for Superintendent 9:30-10:45am Oct. 16 Practice 6pm-9pm

Aug. 28 Practice 4pm-9pm Oct. 18 Fall Concert 6pm-9pm

Aug. 30 Practice 4pm-9pm Oct. 21 Homecoming vs. CHS 8am-4pm

Aug. 31 9th Grade Orientation 7am-9am Oct. 23 Practice 6pm-9pm

Sept. 5 (TUES.) Practice 6pm-9pm Oct. 25 Practice 6pm-9pm

Sept. 6 Back to School Night 6pm Oct. 28 USBands-Annapolis All Day

Sept. 8 Football vs. WLHS 3:30pm Oct. 30 Practice 6pm-9pm

Sept. 9 (SAT.) Mini-Camp 9am-6pm Nov. 1 Practice 6pm-9pm

Sept. 11 Practice 6pm-9pm Nov. 3 Football vs. LRHS 3:30pm

Sept. 13 Practice 6pm-9pm Nov. 4 USBands-UMD All Day

Sept. 16 USBands-Urbana HS All Day Nov. 9 (THURS) Fall Sports Banquet 6:30-7:15pm

Sept. 18 Practice 6pm-9pm Nov. 11 Banquet TBD

Sept. 19 (TUES.) Practice 6pm-9pm Nov. 13 Equipment Turn-In 6pm-8pm

Sept. 25 Practice 6pm-9pm Dec. 2 Girls’ On The Run, required of all band members

7:00am

Sept. 27 Practice 6pm-9pm

Updated 8-6-17

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IFAS!#39502293!Packet!!!!!!Please!detach!and!return!this!bottom!portion!with!your!payment!to!the!TeacherAInACharge!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Revised!7/14/2014!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

PERMISSION)FORM)FOR)STUDENT)FIELD)TRIP)!

!!Dear!Parents:!!The!following!trip!has!been!arranged!to!complement!the!instructional!program!of!your!student.!!This!trip!has!been!approved!according!to!the!Board!of!Education!Policy!and!guidelines!established!by!the!Superintendent!of!Schools.!!All!school!system!policies!and!school!rules!are!in!effect!for!the!duration!of!the!trip.!!If!you!have!any!questions,!please!feel!free!to!contact!the!TeacherAInACharge.!!Please!complete!the!bottom!portion!of!this!form,!detach!and!return!with!cash!or!check!to!the!TeacherAInACharge.!!If!you!can!chaperone,!please!check!the!box!at!the!bottom!and!provide!your!contact!information.!!!The!HCPSS!Finance!Office!has!contracted!with!the!Envision!Payment!Solutions,!Inc.!for!the!electronic!collection!of!check!payments.!!If!the!check!is!returned!unpaid,!Envision!Payment!Solutions,!Inc.!will!assess!a!$35!fee!allowed!by!Maryland!state!law!and!charged!as!an!electronic!fund!transfer.!

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There!may!be!a!separate!attachment!detailing!the!itinerary,!special!clothing!or!cash!requirements,!as!well!as!any!additional!rules!or!procedures.!!Please!contact!the!TeacherAInACharge!as!soon!as!possible!if!you!have!any!special!needs!regarding!this!trip.!

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THE!HOWARD!COUNTY!PUBLIC!SCHOOL!SYSTEM!RESERVES!THE!RIGHT!TO!CANCEL!A!TRIP!AT!ANY!TIME!IN!ORDER!TO!ENSURE!THE!SAFETY!OF!BOTH!STUDENTS!AND!STAFF!MEMBERS.!!IF!SUCH!A!CANCELLATION!OCCURS,!THE!SCHOOL!SYSTEM!IS!NOT!RESPONSIBLE!FOR!ANY!FINANCIAL!LOSS!INCURRED!BY!THE!PARENT.!THE!SCHOOL!SYSTEM!IS!ALSO!NOT!RESPONSIBLE!FOR!ANY!LOST!OR!STOLEN!PERSONAL!ITEMS.!

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RESPONSIBLE!FOR!CONDITIONS!BEYOND!THEIR!CONTROL.!!!PARENT!SIGNATURE_______________________________)DATE:)___________))! I!AM!AVAILABLE!TO!CHAPERONE!AND!ACCEPT!THE!DUTIES!AND!RESPONSIBLITIES!OF!THE!POSITION.!

CHAPERONE!NAME______________________________________________SIGNATURE________________________!CHAPERONE!PHONE!NUMBER_____________________________! CHAPERONE!EMAIL:_______________________!

Atholton High SchoolUrbana High School

USBands CompetitionAtholton Marching Band09/16/17

09/16/17TBD

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August 14, 2017 (First Day of Band Camp)

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Urbana High School

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USBands CompetitionAtholton Marching Band

10/07/1710/07/17

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Atholton High SchoolUS Naval Academy


10/28/1710/28/17

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Atholton High SchoolUniversity of Maryland College Park


11/04/1711/04/17

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University of Maryland College Park

11/04/17

IFAS# 39502236 Form

INSURANCE COMPANY ____________________________________ POLICY OR BINDER NUMBER _____________________________

PERMISSION IS GRANTED FOR TREATMENT OF THE ABOVE NAMED PARTICIPANT BY A PHYSICIAN AND/OR HOSPITAL FOR ANY MEDICAL OR SURGICAL EMERGENCY. PARENT/GUARDIAN SIGNATURE _________________________________________ DATE_____________________________

EMERGENCY PROCEDURE/HEALTH INFORMATION for EXTENDED DAY, OVERNIGHT FIELD AND FOREIGN TRAVEL TRIPS

MUST BE COMPLETED BY PARENT FOR ANY STUDENT ATTENDING TRIP

STUDENT’S NAME MALE_____ FEMALE_____

LAST NAME FIRST NAME MIDDLE INITIAL

SCHOOL GRADE DATE OF BIRTH

STREET ADDRESS

CITY ZIP CODE

HOME PHONE WORK PHONE CELL PHONE

FAMILY PHYSICIAN PHONE

PARENT/GUARDIAN NAME

EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION (List in order of Notification - Parent/Guardian will be contacted first unless otherwise specified.)

MAJOR EMERGENCIES WILL BE TAKEN TO THE NEAREST HOSPITAL

_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ NAME OF PERSON RELATIONSHIP PHONE NUMBER NAME OF PERSON RELATIONSHIP PHONE NUMBER

HEALTH INFORMATION (Please list & give dates if known)

Health conditions/operations:

Handicapping Conditions:

Allergies (medication, food, insects, etc.):

Describe the usual symptoms/reactions:

Medications (prescription and non-prescription): If prescription or over-the-counter medication is to be taken, a separate written order from your physician specific to Medication Form/Physician’s Order (IFAS# 39513035) is required. Refer to attached Medication/Treatment Order. MEDICATION MUST BE PROVIDED FROM HOME. There will not be a school nurse in attendance on this trip. Does your child have any activity restrictions? Yes_____ No _____ If yes, please explain._____________________ Does your child have dietary restrictions? Yes_____ No _____ If so, what are restrictions?________________________ PARENT/GUARDIAN SIGNATURE DATE The information you provide will be handled in a confidential manner. Information provided on this form will be shared with staff as necessary to maintain your child’s safety.

IFAS #39502293 Packet Revised 7/14/2014

39513035 (Back) MEDICATION PROCEDURE INFORMATION

School system requirement for medication administration must be followed in order for students to take medication during school hours and school sponsored events.

1. Parents must provide a written authorization for any medicine to be administered. This includes over-the-counter medicine (including medicated cough drops), homeopathic medicine, and prescription medicine.

2. The first dose of any new prescription must be given at home.

3. The parent/guardian is responsible for obtaining a written the medication order. The attached medication form/physician’s order is preferred. An authorized prescriber (physician, dentist, physician’s assistant, nurse practitioner) may use office stationary or a prescription pad instead of completing the attached form. The authorized health care provider must sign the order form. Necessary information includes:

Note: PRN medications should have the frequency of repeat doses clearly indicated on the order.

4. Occasionally students may need to self-administer/carry medication such as inhalers or emergency medication. A written medication order, signed by an authorized health care provider, that specifically states that the student may self-administer/carry medication, must be on file in the health room for any student who carries medication throughout the school day.

5. A new medication order is required for each new school year dated on or after July 1.

6. The medication should be delivered to the school by the parent/guardian or, under special circumstances, an adult designated by the parent. Students should not transport medication to or from school.

7. All medication must be properly labeled and consistent with the medication order. Pharmacy containers and labeling are preferred; a second labeled container can be obtained by asking the pharmacist. Parents should label over-the-counter medication. Physician samples must be appropriately labeled by the physician or parent/guardian. The following information must be on the label:

8. Over the counter medications must be received in new, unopened containers and be clearly labeled with the student’s name.

9. The school nurse must approve the medication order before the first does of medication can be administered at school.

10. The parent/guardian is responsible for submitting a new medication order form to the school each time there is a change of dose or time of administration or route of administration.

11. The parent must provide medication for as long as it is prescribed. All medication kept in the school will be stored in a locked area accessible only to authorized personnel.

12. Within one week after expiration of the effective date on physician’s order, the parent/guardian must personally collect any unused portion of the medication. Medication not claimed within that period will be destroyed.

13. Expired medication cannot be given. The effective expiration date of a medication is the earlier of either the pharmacy labeled expiration date or the manufacturers expiration date.

14. Each student’s confidentiality will be maintained to the extent possible by school staff. At times, school personnel outside of the health services program may need to be made aware by health services staff that a student is receiving medication in order to monitor effectiveness, side effects, adverse reactions, or in response to other legitimate school related issues or responsibilities. Information will be shared on a need-to-know basis only.

15. Under no circumstances may any school staff administer any medication outside the procedures outlined in the Health Services Medication Administration Procedure.

16. The Howard County Public School System does not assume responsibility for medication administered outside of the Health Services Medication Administration Procedure.

HCPSS/OSESS/Health Services/Medication Order Form/mm/3/14

• Name of student • Date of medication order • Name of medication • Dosage and strength of

medication • Route of administration

• Date order expires (Check box if order valid for summer school.)

• Time and frequency of medication • Diagnosis (Reason for administration of

medication.)

• Authorized health care provider signature

• Special instructions (including whether or not medication may be self-administered or carried by the student

• Name of the student • Date of the medication

order

• Name of the Medication • Route, time, and frequency of the

medication

• Dosage and strength of the medication • Authorized health care provider name

IFAS #39513035 Form

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Student Name: Gender: M F Date of Birth: Grade: Date of Order:School: Order Expires End of School Year or (date):Reason for Medication: Order valid for current year including summer school ( Check if appropriate):Name of Medication: Dose: Strength:Time to Give Medication: Route: Frequency of Medication: Date Med. Expires:Possible Side Effects: Allergies: Special Instructions Student may carry and self administer medication for asthma or other airway constricting conditions MD Initials

Nurse Reviewed: Dates Reviewed:1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

AugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecemberJanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyName/Position Initials Name/Position Initials

X: School Closed FT: Field tripA: Absent R: RefusedN: None Available O: OmittedNS: No Show to HR H: Dose Held

Nursing assessement has been completed for student self-administration D/C: Med. DiscontinuedStudent may / may not self administer (Circle One) RN Signature Date L/E Late Arrival/Early DismissalHCPSS/DSFCS/OSS/Health Services/Medication Order Form /pat/7/05

IFAS #39502293 Packet

HCPSS SCHOOL HEALTH SERVICESMedication Form/Physician's Order (To Be Completed by Physician/Authorized Health Care Provider)

Medication Administration Record (For School Use Only)PARENT/GUARDIAN SIGNATUREPRINTED PHYSICIAN/PRESCRIBER NAME AND SIGNATURE

CODES: Chart reason (See H.S. Manual)

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