Month: September 2023

9/25-9/30

Week at a glance:

Wednesday: DHB After school rehearsal until 4:00

Upcoming dates:

10/2: Chocolate Bar Fundraiser Due

10/3: Carroll County Marching Band Exhibition (More info TBA)

10/6 KSU Field Trip form and $ Due

10/20 UWG Field Trip form and $ Due

We are excited to travel in October with our CMS band students! Both trips are optional and cost only $5. I hope that you will consider allowing your student to visit these places and learn about music in an exciting way!

KSU Field Trip: 10/17

https://forms.gle/WF4fWcYsMVVbwRtg8

If your students are interested in traveling to Kennesaw, Georgia to tour the university, hear a wind symphony rehearsal, and watch the KSU Marching Owls practice, please fill out the following field trip form. The field trip is $5 per student.

Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw Campus
1000 Chastain Rd.
Kennesaw, GA 30144

Schedule:

1:15-1:30 PM Load Buses/Depart CMS

1:30-3:00 PM Travel to KSU/Unload

3:00-4:00 PM Wind Symphony Rehearsal

4:00-5:00 PM Tour of Kennesaw Campus/Subway boxed lunch

5:00-6:00 PM Watch Marching Owls Practice

6:15 PM Depart for CMS

 7:30 PM Arrive at CMS

Cost for all students is $5. This will cover a boxed meal from Subway

All students and chaperones must complete a form in order to attend the trip

Please submit this permission form as soon as possible along with $5. Payments may be cash, check (written out to CMS Band), or on Revtrak under the “CMS BAND PAYMENT ANY AMOUNT” with your student’s first and last name along with “KSU Field Trip” on it. 

UWG Field Trip: 10/25

https://forms.gle/4hYLyWu5RT5TiZCF6

On October 25th, students will remain after school for recreation time with Ms. Menendez, eat dinner, and travel to the Carroll County Performing Arts Center to watch the University of West Georgia’s Wind Ensemble perform a concert!

Dinner will be American Pie Pizza along with chips, drinks, and dessert. The cost to attend the field trip is $5.

All students and chaperones must complete a form in order to attend the trip

Schedule:
3:30-5:00 Recreation time at CMS
5:00-5:20 Change into formal attire
5:20-6:20 Dinner and dessert at CMS cafeteria
6:45 Depart for Carroll County Performing Arts Center
6:55 Arrive, use restrooms, tour facility and meet and greet with UWG students
7:30 Concert Begins
8:30 Concert concludes
8:45 Arrive back at CMS

Have a wonderful rest of your Sunday!

Sincerely,

Ms. Maria Menendez

maria.menendez@carrolltoncityschools.net

9/18-9/22

Schedule for the week:

Wednesday until 4:00 PM: District Honor Band Rehearsal

District Honor Band: Last week to sign up!

It is around this time every year that we begin talking about District Honor Band and All-State Honor Band auditions. We have such a talented group this year and I am excited to begin working on this music.
Each school in Georgia is zoned to a specific district. This is an audition-based group that collects the top band students in our district and combines them into an “all-region” type of band. Students learn under the baton of a guest conductor in Ringgold, Georgia, and play difficult and enjoyable music with 80 or so new friends! Auditions are on Saturday, December 2nd at Cass Middle School.

District Honor Band participation and All-State Band Participation are looked at very highly by colleges and employers because of the extra time and the personal responsibility it takes to successfully audition and make one of these prestigious bands. Should you make it,  DHB is February 8th-10th in Ringgold, Georgia.

Students wishing to audition for the District Honor Band must pay a fee of $5 to participate. Students who wish to audition for All-State will speak to Ms. Menendez individually. 

Please have this filled out by Friday, September 22nd.

DHB Form: https://forms.gle/NshX1h82XrXDMqRg7

Optional DHB practice on Wednesdays after school until 4:00 PM.

Let’s continue selling chocolate bars!!

Sincerely,

Ms. Menendez

maria.menendez@carrolltoncityschools.com

Game Cancellation Due to Weather

Good morning!

Due to heavy rain being predicted upon our arrival today, I have decided to not have our band members perform at the game. I will try to find a different Saturday for us to add on. We wish the football team good luck!

Thank you for your flexibility and thank you to all of those who were willing to volunteer and donate. We will be able to used the donated items for our next game if you are still willing to donate them. Those donations may be stored in the CMS band room if that is easier for you all.

Do not hesitate to email me with any questions.

Sincerely,

M. Menendez

maria.menendez@carrolltoncityschools.net

Trojan Band

Good evening!

Happy Homecoming and congratulations to all of our parade participants!

A few reminders about tomorrow:

  • Report time @CHS band room @ 9:30 AM
  • Volunteers report @9:00 AM @ CHS Band room
  • Shirts will be given out upon student arrival
  • The Band room will be open for those who forgot their instrument or music
  • Students will be fed pizza, chips, desserts, and refreshments at the game.
  • Parent volunteers: please report to the CHS Band room at 9:00 AM.
  • Students will report to the Carrollton High School Band room at 9:30 AM for both games.
  • Pick up time will be 12:00 PM at the CHS Band room.
  • Students will need to bring their instruments to and from the game other than tuba and percussion.

This Saturday will be our first of two football games that we will attend.

Donations of the following items would be greatly appreciated:

  • Canned soda
  • Water bottles
  • Individual bagged chips
  • Store-bought desserts. (cookies, ice cream bars, cupcakes, rice krispie treats, etc.)

Sincerely,

Ms. Maria Menendez

maria.menendez@carrolloncityschools.net

Chocolate Bar Fundraiser

We are excited to begin our World’s Finest Chocolate Fundraiser today, 9/11/2022. Each chocolate bar will be sold for $1. Each box has 60 candy bars containing the following flavors: Milk Chocolate with Almonds, Dark Chocolate Bars, W.F. Crisp Bars, Wafer, Milk Chocolate Bars, and Caramel Bars. 

Students will bring home one box of chocolate bars at a time. Each student will need to submit $60 before receiving another box to sell. 

  • Please double check the money before submitting to Ms. Menendez
  • Donations are accepted, but must be labeled as so 

For every box sold, 8th graders will receive $30 towards their Carowinds Trip. 

Cash is accepted as well as checks written out to CMS BAND. No online purchases may be made for this fundraiser. 

The fundraiser ends on Monday, October 2nd. Please turn in the $60 at that time for your current box. No opened boxes will be accepted and students must pay the difference for the chocolate bars that were not sold. As an example: If a student sells 55 chocolate bars, then the student will pay the remaining $5 out of pocket upon submitting their money. 

PRIZES: 

Most Boxes sold – $100 gift Card

2nd Place – $50 Gift Card

3rd Place – $25 Gift Card

*For every box that is sold, students will gain 1 entry into a fast food gift card raffle. Four names will be drawn for the fast food gift card prizes.

I am excited to raise funds for our band program to purchases equipment, music, and instruments. Thank you for your participation! 

Ms. Menendez

maria.menendez@carrolltoncityschools.net

9/11-9/16

Good evening!

Homecoming week is finally here! We have a busy week ahead of us.

Monday: Chocolate bar fundraiser kickoff during class

Tuesday: 8th grade homecoming parade practice @CHS Band room until 5pm

Wednesday: DHB practice after school until 4:00 PM

Friday: Homecoming parade! 7th and 8th graders participating

Saturday: Trojan Band Football Game 9:30 am-12:00 pm

Trojan Band:

Schedule for this season:
9/16
10/21

This Saturday will be our first of two football games that we will attend.

This is an optional group and is open to all CMS band students.
We will play cheers in the stand as a spirit band for two of the home CMS football games in Grisham Stadium at the high school.

  • One time $5 fee to participate in Trojan Band. This covers the pizza and uniform for both games.
  • Students may play at both games or just one if they have a conflict.
  • Uniform is a provided t shirt. I recommend shorts, tennis shoes, a hat, and sunglasses!
  • Students will be fed pizza, chips, desserts, and refreshments at the game.
  • Parent volunteers: please report to the CHS Band room at 9:00 AM.
  • Students will report to the Carrollton High School Band room at 9:30 AM for both games.
  • Pick up time will be 12:00 PM at the CHS Band room.
  • Students will need to bring their instruments to and from the game other than tuba and percussion.

Donations of the following items would be greatly appreciated:

  • Canned soda
  • Water bottles
  • Individual bagged chips
  • Store-bought desserts. (cookies, ice cream bars, cupcakes, rice krispie treats, etc.)

Please fill out the following form to register your student for Trojan Band!

https://forms.gle/jg4TiwvMQzmrN6Zk7

Homecoming:

Our 7th and 8th graders have been invited by the CHS Band program to join them in the parade this year!

7th Grade:

  • No cost
  • Will walk with the band to cheer and sing
  • No rehearsal

8th Grade:

  • No cost
  • Will march and play in the parade.
  • Rehearsal on Tuesday with the high school marching band. Students will walk to the CHS band room with Ms. Menendez after school and will participate in a rehearsal for our cheers, chants, and songs! Please pick your student up at 5 PM at the CHS Band room

All 7th and 8th grade students must have the following Google Form completed by Tuesday in order to participate in the parade on Friday.

https://forms.gle/pE4rRxzqDGT4nnUg8

West Georgia Winds *Tomorrow is the Last Day to Sign Up*

  • Has a very simple audition process
  • Has scholarship opportunities to offset fees
  • Allows students to meet band friends from across our area
  • Is hosted in our own band room!

Audition application:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScRKGg0-sadFoVM-UTiiNzKGpzB0Nxt57VMVGL2ytdTuXI4MA/viewform?pli=1

If your student would like an extra challenge and to meet band students from across the West Georgia area, West Georgia Winds is for them! We play exciting music that challenges students and grows their musicianship.

WGW rehearses on Sundays at 2 on campus here at CMS and will have students from Bartow, Carroll, Douglas, Newnan, Paulding, and more participating. Please click here for more information.

District Honor Band:

It is around this time every year that we begin talking about District Honor Band and All-State Honor Band auditions. We have such a talented group this year and I am excited to begin working on this music.
Each school in Georgia is zoned to a specific district. This is an audition-based group that collects the top band students in our district and combines them into an “all-region” type of band. Students learn under the baton of a guest conductor in Ringgold, Georgia, and play difficult and enjoyable music with 80 or so new friends! Auditions are on Saturday, December 2nd at Cass Middle School.

District Honor Band participation and All-State Band Participation are looked at very highly by colleges and employers because of the extra time and the personal responsibility it takes to successfully audition and make one of these prestigious bands. Should you make it,  DHB is February 8th-10th in Ringgold, Georgia.

Students wishing to audition for the District Honor Band must pay a fee of $5 to participate. Students who wish to audition for All-State will speak to Ms. Menendez individually. 

Please have this filled out by Friday, September 22nd.

DHB Form: https://forms.gle/NshX1h82XrXDMqRg7

Every Wednesday: Optional DHB practice on Wednesdays after school until 4:00 PM.

Have a wonderful rest of your Sunday!

Sincerely,

Ms. Maria Menendez

maria.menendez@carrolltoncityschools.net

9/5-9/8

Good evening,

I hope that you all enjoyed your break. There are some important forms and announcements below.

District Honor Band:

It is around this time every year that we begin talking about District Honor Band and All-State Honor Band auditions. We have such a talented group this year and I am excited to begin working on this music.
Each school in Georgia is zoned to a specific district. This is an audition-based group that collects the top band students in our district and combines them into an “all-region” type of band. Students learn under the baton of a guest conductor in Ringgold, Georgia, and play difficult and enjoyable music with 80 or so new friends! Auditions are on Saturday, December 2nd at Cass Middle School.

District Honor Band participation and All-State Band Participation are looked at very highly by colleges and employers because of the extra time and the personal responsibility it takes to successfully audition and make one of these prestigious bands. Should you make it,  DHB is February 8th-10th in Ringgold, Georgia.

Students wishing to audition for the District Honor Band must pay a fee of $5 to participate. Students who wish to audition for All-State will speak to Ms. Menendez individually. 

Please have this filled out by Friday, September 22nd.

DHB Form: https://forms.gle/NshX1h82XrXDMqRg7

Beginning tomorrow: Optional DHB practice on Wednesdays after school until 4:00 PM.

Trojan Band:

This is an optional group and is open to all CMS band students.
We will play cheers in the stand as a spirit band for two of the home 8th grade football games in Grisham Stadium at the high school.

The uniform will be a t shirt that is provided with the fee. Students are encouraged to wear shorts and tennis shoes due to the heat.

The cost to participate will be $5 for all students regardless of grade. This pays for the pizza! 

Students will be fed pizza, chips, and refreshments at the game.
Parent volunteers are needed for each game. Contact maria.menendez@carrolltoncityschools.net to volunteer.

Schedule for this season:
9/16
10/21

Students will report to the Carrollton High School Band room at 9:30 AM for both games. Pick up time will be 12:00 at the CHS Band room. Students will need to bring their instruments to and from the game.

Please fill out the following form to register your student for Trojan Band!

https://forms.gle/jg4TiwvMQzmrN6Zk7

West Georgia Winds:

If your student would like an extra challenge and to meet band students from across the West Georgia area, West Georgia Winds is for them! We play exciting music that challenges students and grows their musicianship.

WGW rehearses on Sundays at 2 on campus here at CMS and will have students from Bartow, Carroll, Douglas, Newnan, Paulding, and more participating. Please click here for more information.

I hope that you all have a wonderful rest your week! Go Trojans and go Trojan Band!

Sincerely,

Ms. Menendez

maria.menendez@carrolltoncityschools.net