Hello! An important note: I (Alyssa Overmann, along with several Alton students!) leave on Sunday for the Illinois Ambassadors of Music European tour. I will be gone from June 24 – July 9, and will have little to no access to email during that time. For any questions/concerns/absence notifications during that time frame please send […]
Hello! Parades are quickly approaching! Now is the time to start preparing for parades/band camp! Please encourage your student to: For Tuesday rehearsals they should wear shorts, tshirts, a ball cap, and bring a water bottle. “low top” tennis shoes – shoes that don’t go up past the ankle, are preferred as well to allow movement. […]
Hello! How is it June all ready??? It’s time to start thinking about Band Camp! Here’s what we’ll need: Fruit – Grapes, pinapple, strawberries, etc. We freeze it and it’s a great break treat! Cheese-itz Animal crackers Pretzels Powdered gatorade any flavor Donations can be dropped off at the uniform room, or if you’d like […]
Hello! Happy Memorial Day! We’ve added a Disney Trip Fundraiser (Alton Steel Fundraiser) – please see below! We only have 9 spots left!!! We’ve updated the calendar to include Percussion & Guard rehearsals – 2018 Calendar (1) Percussionists! SIUE offers a great camp next week! Check it out! Link here – SIUE Percussion Institute Here’s our week (super light!): Saturday, […]
Hello! Please check grades!!! We can take any missing assignments until 3:00pm today (Monday, 5/21). After that we have to be done. All information is posted on Google Classroom, and they can be done here at school or at home. Just a reminder, if a student fails band, they must sit out one semester and then […]
Hello! I’m FINALLY getting this posted! Here are electronic versions of all forms/information distributed at the Marching 100 kickoff meeting: Marching 100 Handbook – lots of basic information about the Marching 100, contains rules and expectations, volunteer opportunities, etc. Please fill out and return the Student Information Form (page 24). Kickoff Meeting Powerpoint – gives […]
Hello! Please read this entire email – between finishing up the school year and starting Marching 100, we have a lot going on!!! Please check grades!!! We’re reaching the time of year where we can’t do much to help those who have fallen behind. We had 300 points due on Friday – the Fine Arts Critique, […]
Hello! Here’s what we’ve got going on: It’s the final countdown – Please check grades!!! We’re reaching the time of year where we can’t do much to help those who have fallen behind. We have lots of grades coming due this week – please be sure your child gets it in! Just a reminder, if a […]
Hello! Please check grades!!! We’re reaching the time of year where we can’t do much to help those who have fallen behind. We have lots of grades coming due at the last minute – please be sure your child gets it in! Just a reminder, if a student fails band, they must sit out one […]
Hello! One month to go! Please check grades!!! We’re reaching the time of year where we can’t do much to help those who have fallen behind. We have lots of grades coming due at the last minute – please be sure your child gets it in! Just a reminder, if a student fails band, they […]