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Visit the TeacherWeb® videos to learn about the features, modifications, and customizations available on your website. Click here to learn more. Posted E-mails <P style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><STRONG><EM>Sent 12/15/2009 re: Practicing over Winter Break<BR> <BR> </EM></STRONG>Dear Parents,<BR> <BR> I hope you enjoyed the concert. I thought the students played great. You should be very proud.<BR> <BR> Here is some information about the upcoming break.<BR> <BR> The 2 weeks of winter break can count as extra credit practice time for your student.<BR> <BR> To receive the most points students should practice each week.<BR> <BR> Please write on the top "Winter Break Extra Credit" in bold letters.<BR> <BR> Do not cut the sheet in half because the break is two weeks long and so is the sheet.<BR> <BR> Also this weeks practice sheet is due Friday. The students that say they will turn it in on Monday or Tuesday after the break will more than likely forget and receive no credit.<BR> <BR> Have a wonderful break and holidays.<BR> <BR> Musically yours,<BR> <BR> Adam Payne<BR> <BR> <BR> <STRONG><EM>Sent 12/4/09 re: Symphonic Band Performance at December 8 School Assembly<BR> <BR> </EM></STRONG>The Symphonic Band will be performing on Tuesday, December 8th (the day after the Winter Concert) at an all school assembly.<BR> <BR> This is a graded performance. It is very important that everyone is in attendance at the performance. The group does not play as well when performers are missing.<BR> <BR> They should be at school at 8:00 am. (in alternate uniform)<BR> <BR> Wear: Alternate uniform - polo shirts, black Dickie pants, marching shoes, black socks.<BR> <BR> <U><STRONG>If you have not purchased your black pants you must do it this weekend</STRONG>.</U> Also the students will have time to change after the performance if they would like.<BR> <BR> For every missing piece of uniform (or music, or instrument) the student's grade will be lowered one letter grade for the performance.<BR> <BR> The students will be excused from A period, 1st, and 2nd period however you student is responsible to make up all work. The teachers have been sent this information along with Monday nights concert information.<BR> <BR> <BR> <STRONG><EM>Sent 12/4/09 re: Band shoes and Uniform<BR> <BR> </EM></STRONG>New Marching Band Shoes - If you ordered marching band shoes, your child should have brought them home today. If they didn't please remind your child to check the band room and bring them home. They need to have them for the Winter Concert on Monday.<BR> <BR> Booster Wear - For those who ordered, Booster wear was passed out to Beginning and Concert Band students today. Symphonic Band students will receive their things tomorrow (Friday)<BR> <BR> All marching band uniforms should be with you at home. Check with your student and make sure they have their uniform. Your student will need to wear the uniform for the Winter concert on Monday, so this weekend is a good time to hem the pants if you have not already done so. Remember DO NOT cut the pants to hem them.<BR> <BR> <BR> <STRONG><EM>Sent 11/27/09 re: upcoming Winter Concert<BR> </EM></STRONG></P> <P class=ecxecxMsoNormal style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 18pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><STRONG>Redwood Middle School<BR> </STRONG></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P> <P class=ecxecxMsoNormal style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 18pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><STRONG>Beginning, Concert and Symphonic Bands</STRONG></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P> <P class=ecxecxMsoNormal style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center></P> <P class=ecxecxMsoNormal style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 20pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><STRONG>Winter Concert Rehearsal and Performance</STRONG></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P> <P class=ecxecxMsoNormal style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 20pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><STRONG>Monday, December 7, 2009</STRONG></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P> <P class=ecxecxMsoNormal style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 20pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><STRONG>Rehearsal & Performance Schedule</STRONG></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P> <P class=ecxecxMsoBlockText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><STRONG><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt" size=2>Note: All band members are required to attend rehearsal and performance.</FONT><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt" size=2> </FONT><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt" size=2>We are a performing group and public performances are an important part of our studies.</FONT><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt" size=2> </FONT><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt" size=2>Unexcused absences will affect a student’s grade.</FONT></STRONG></SPAN></P> <P class=ecxecxMsoNormal><STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"> </SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><U>This year’s rehearsal will be on the same day as the concert</U>.</SPAN></STRONG></P> <P class=ecxecxMsoNormal style="MARGIN-RIGHT: 27pt"><STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"> </SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Winter Concert Rehearsal</SPAN></SPAN></STRONG></P> <P class=ecxecxMsoNormal style="MARGIN-RIGHT: 27pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><STRONG>Where: TOHS Performing Arts Center (PAC)</STRONG></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P> <P class=ecxecxMsoNormal style="MARGIN-RIGHT: 27pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><STRONG>Note: The school does not provide transportation for this event. Please drop off students <U>15 minutes prior to rehearsal time</U>. Please drop off and pick up students in front of the PAC. Concert and Symphonic Band students will go into the PAC. Beginning Band reports to the Cafeteria in full uniform.</STRONG></SPAN></P> <P class=ecxecxMsoNormal style="MARGIN-RIGHT: 27pt"><STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"> </SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Rehearsal Times: Concert Band – 3:45 pm – 4:45 pm Drop off time - 3:30</SPAN></STRONG></P> <H3><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"> Symphonic Band – 4:45 pm – 5:45 pm Drop off time - 4:30</SPAN></H3> <H3><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"> Beginning Band – 6:00 pm – 6:50 pm Drop off time - 5:45</SPAN></H3> <P class=ecxecxMsoNormal style="MARGIN-RIGHT: 27pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><STRONG> -- <U>Beginning Band must arrive in full uniform! They will stay on stage until the performance</U></STRONG></SPAN></SPAN></P> <H2 style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0in"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Winter Concert Performance</SPAN></SPAN></H2> <P class=ecxecxMsoNormal style="MARGIN-RIGHT: 27pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><STRONG>Where: TOHS Performing Arts Center (PAC)</STRONG></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P> <P class=ecxecxMsoNormal style="MARGIN-RIGHT: 27pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><STRONG>Note: The school does not provide transportation for this event. Please drop off and pick up students in front of the PAC.</STRONG></SPAN></P> <P class=ecxecxMsoNormal style="MARGIN-RIGHT: 27pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><STRONG>Attire: Full uniform/Marching uniform – please have pants hemmed</STRONG></SPAN></SPAN></P> <P class=ecxecxMsoNormal style="MARGIN-RIGHT: 27pt"><STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"> </SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Drop-off Times: Beginning Band Students: 5:45 pm</SPAN></STRONG></P> <H1 style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0in"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"> Concert Band Students: 7:00</SPAN></H1> <H1 style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0in"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"> Symphonic Band Students: 7:30</SPAN></H1> <P class=ecxecxMsoNormal style="MARGIN-RIGHT: 27pt"><STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"> </SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Concert Start Time: 7:00 pm - Doors open at 6:50 p.m.</SPAN></SPAN></STRONG></P> <P class=ecxecxMsoNormal style="MARGIN-RIGHT: 27pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><STRONG>Beginning Band will perform first, followed by the Concert Band. There will be a 15-minute intermission followed by the Symphonic Band. <BR> </STRONG></SPAN></P> <P class=ecxecxMsoNormal style="MARGIN-RIGHT: 27pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><STRONG>Beginning and Concert Band students are to stay and watch the Symphonic Band.<BR> </STRONG></SPAN></P> <P class=ecxecxMsoNormal style="MARGIN-RIGHT: 27pt"><STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"> </SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">There will be opportunities to enter the auditorium between performances. Please do not enter the auditorium if a group is performing.</SPAN></STRONG></P> <P class=ecxecxMsoNormal><STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"> </SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Following the concert your assistance with putting away chairs and music stands would be appreciated. Thank you Band Parent Volunteers for helping make this event a success</SPAN></SPAN></STRONG></P> <P class=ecxecxMsoBodyText><STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"> </SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">If you are providing baked goods for the Bake Sale please contact Lauren Piper (Email: </SPAN></SPAN></STRONG><A class=" parsedEmail" href="mailto:the-cake-lady@earthlink.net" target=_blank><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><STRONG>the-cake-lady@earthlink.net</STRONG></SPAN></A><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><STRONG>. Items can be dropped off when you pick up your student from rehearsal.</STRONG></SPAN></SPAN></P> <P style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><BR> <BR> <EM><STRONG>Sent 11/20/09 re: Mr. Payne's performance with the Gold Coast Wind Ensemble<BR> <BR> </STRONG></EM><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">This Sunday, November 22, Mr. Payne will be performing with the Gold Coast Wind Ensemble at the T.O. Civic Arts Plaza, Ray Scherr Forum Theater.<BR> Time: 2:30<BR> $18 General Admission<BR> $10 Students and Seniors<BR> Tickets may be purchased at the door<BR> <BR> This is a final chance to get extra credit for the first trimester, if your student attends the concert and gives Mr. Payne their write-up in class on Monday, Nov 23, he will credit it to the first trimester.<BR> <BR> </SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><BR> <BR> <STRONG><EM>Sent 11/7/09 RE: TOHS Middle School Night</EM></STRONG></P> <P>Attached is a flyer from the Thousand Oaks High Band about this year's Middle <BR> School Night on Friday, November 13.</P> <DIV>Get a taste of High School Band Life! <BR> TOHS Band <BR> Middle School Night <BR> The Lancer Band invites all Middle School Band members to join them at the <BR> last <BR> football game of the season for dinner and a performance. All students <BR> should bring <BR> their instrument to play spirit music with the high school band. During half <BR> time, the <BR> students will watch the award winning 2009 Fall Field Show<BR> When: Friday, November 13, 5:00 pm to 9:15pm <BR> Where: Drop off and pick up in front of the TOHS Band Room, located <BR> between the Performing Arts Center and the main Administration building. <BR> What to bring: Your instrument, music from your middle school band <BR> and a jacket. DO NOT BRING YOUR BAND BINDER. Bring a copy of the "Hey <BR> Song" and "TOHS Fight Song" music.<BR> Dinner will be provided by the TOHS Booster Parents. <BR> To register for this event, please complete the Middle School Band Night <BR> Survey on the TOHS Band website at <BR> <A href="http://www.tohsband.org">www.tohsband.org</A>. <BR> </DIV> <DIV>Click here to view the flyer: <A href="TOHSMiddleSchoolNightflyer2009.pdf">TOHSMiddleSchoolNightflyer2009.pdf</A></DIV> <P><STRONG><EM><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><STRONG><EM>Please pre-register for this event.</EM></STRONG> </SPAN></EM></STRONG> The TOHS band parents do all the <BR> planning and they need to know how many students to expect. </P> <P><EM>Note: This will probably be the last chance for a "live performance" extra <BR> credit paper this trimester. "How to write the paper " instructions are in the <BR> band handbook.</EM></P> <P style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><STRONG><EM>Sent 10/25/09 RE: Red Ribbon Week Performance</EM></STRONG></P> <P>This Thursday, October 29, the Symphonic (Advanced) Band will play at lunch <BR> to celebrate Red Ribbon Week.</P> <P>Please remind your students on Thursday to:<BR> 1) Wear your red Band Polo shirt<BR> 2) Bring a sack lunch and drink</P> <DIV>The students will be released early from 4th period to set up, will play <BR> during lunch in the lunch area, and will eat lunch in the band room during <BR> 5th period (their regular band class).<BR> </DIV> <DIV><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><STRONG><EM>Sent 10/7/09 RE: Coffee Concert:<BR> </EM></STRONG></SPAN>Note - The Concert and Beginning Band class times were reversed on the <BR> previous email. Concert Band meets 3rd period, Beginning Band meets 4th <BR> period.</DIV> <P>You are invited to the COFFEE CONCERT, an In Class Concert on FRIDAY <BR> 10/23/09:</P> <P>Concert Band: 10:55 - 11:45</P> <P>Beginning Band: 11:50 – 12:40</P> <P>Symphonic Band: 1:25 – 2:15</P> <P>Arrive 10 minutes early to check in at the office</P> <P>Bring your own coffee ~ we’ll supply the music</P> <P><STRONG><EM>SENT 10/2/09 RE: UNIFORM FITTINGS<BR> </EM></STRONG>The Uniform Fitting Schedule has been posted in the Band Room and Room 24 for <BR> your student to review. Fittings will take place next week after school in <BR> the Band Room. It is the student's responsibility to make a note of this <BR> time and to attend his/her fitting. Please have your child check this <BR> schedule for the exact time. We do not want to post the schedule to the <BR> website or include it in a group email because it lists individual student <BR> names. Here are the general fitting times:</P> <P>Redwood Band Uniform Group Schedule for week of October 5th</P> <P>Monday 10/5 Advanced – girls 3:15-4:40</P> <P> Beginning – girls 3:15-4:40 </P> <P>Tuesday 10/6 Advanced – boys 3:15-4:40 </P> <P>Weds 10/7 Intermediate – girls 3:15-4:00 <BR> <BR> Intermediate – boys 4:00 – 4:40 <BR> <BR> Thurs 10/8 Intermediate – boys 3:15-4:40</P> <P> Beginning – boys 3:15-4:40 </P> <P><BR> The uniforms will be fitted and tagged for your student and will hopefully be <BR> available for pickup at the Coffee Concert on October 23.</P> <P>If your student has a conflict or you have questions, please email <BR> <A href="mailto:Heather@hiksys.com">Heather@hiksys.com</A> or call 310-420-8715 and we will reschedule the fitting <BR> time. Thank you!</P> <P><STRONG><EM>SENT 10/1/09 RE: USED BAND SHOES:<BR> </EM></STRONG>As a service to our families and a way to raise a little extra money, the <BR> Redwood Band Boosters collect donated used band shoes and resell them at a <BR> discount to band families. Many of you purchased used shoes from us after <BR> Thursday night’s meeting. Thank you for your support! For those of you who <BR> may still wish to purchase used shoes, we have 35 pairs available. Shoes <BR> will continue to be sold on a “first come, first served” basis. We will <BR> accept email or phone reservations & hold shoes for you for two school days, <BR> so you can send in the $15.00 payment of cash or check with your band student <BR> (to be placed in the white box in the band room). Please email Rhonda Martyn <BR> at <A href="mailto:RedwoodBandTreasurer@verizon.net">RedwoodBandTreasurer@verizon.net</A> or 493-8375 to reserve your shoes. Here <BR> is a list of the current inventory:</P> <P> <BR> Size 4 (2 available) <BR> Size 4 1/2 (1 available)<BR> Size 5 (2)<BR> Size 5 1/2 (2)<BR> Size 6 (4)<BR> Size 6 1/2 (1)<BR> Size 7 1/2 (7)<BR> Size 8 (3)<BR> Size 9 (7)<BR> Size 10 91)<BR> Size 10 1/2 (1)<BR> Size 11 (1)<BR> Size 12 (3) <BR> <BR> Total Pairs:<BR> 35<BR> <BR> Your child was fitted for band shoes in class. Contact me if you are unsure <BR> of your child’s band shoe size. We do size larger so that there is room for <BR> growth.</P> <P>Updating your site is easy! 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