Month: October 2024

10/28-11/1 New Field Trips!

Week at a Glance:

  • Monday: TBLA meeting for accepted members until 4:15
  • Tuesday: CMS Performing Arts performance at 6PM. Let’s go and support them!

Fall Concert: Next Tuesday, November 5th

It is almost time for our first concert of the year! The students have been working extremely hard and I cannot wait for you to hear them!

We are blessed to have four ensembles at CMS. Please pay special attention to which group your student is in to know your report times and concert times.

6th grade/Symphonic Band:

  • Report to MAC @ 5:15
  • 6th grade performs @ 6:00PM
  • Symphonic Band performs @ 6:25
  • 7:00 PM Dismissal for both groups

Concert Band/Wind Ensemble:

  • Report to MAC @ 7:00
  • Concert Band performs @ 7:30
  • Wind Ensemble performs @ 7:50
  • 8:30 PM Dismissal for both groups

Attire for all bands is all black. No flip flops, sandals, crocks, or casual shoes please. Tennis shoes are okay, dress shoes are suggested.

UWG Concert Field Trip 6th Grade Only (11/15)

Some of our band students have the opportunity to visit UWG’s campus in November! I have attached the jotform below to sign up. Students who have sold one box of chocolate have earned half off and only owe $7.50 for their trip. Students who sold 2 boxes of chocolate have fundraised enough to have a free field trip! If your student did not sell a box of chocolates, they will owe $15. You may pay with cash, check (written out to CMS Band), or online under “payments” on our website.

UWG 6th Grade Permission slip

Carowinds (8th grade only)

Downpayment is beyond due. Please let me know if you have any questions while creating your account.

CAROWINDS PERMISSION FORM

Kennesaw State University Field Trip (7th and 8th grade only)

Our 7th and 8th graders have their next field trip to KSU in November on November 7th. It is a fantastic trip and is so much fun for our students.

Students who have sold one box of chocolate have earned half off and only owe $7.50 for their trip. Students who sold 2 boxes of chocolate have fundraised enough to have a free field trip! If your student did not sell a box of chocolates, they will owe $15. You may pay with cash, check (written out to CMS Band), or online under “payments” on our website. I typically encourage 8th graders to allow their chocolate money to go to Carowinds rather than this trip since that trip is pricier. Please let me know what your preference is.

KSU 7th/8th Grade Field Trip Form

Have a wonderful rest of your Sunday and enjoy the beautiful weather!

Sincerely,

Ms. Maria Menendez

maria.menendez@carrolltoncityschools.netOpen save panel

10/21-10/26 UWG Field trip info and more!

Week at a Glance:

  • Monday: UWG Concert Field Trip
  • Tuesday: UGA Marching band performance at @CHS Stadium
  • Friday: Carowinds Downpayment Due (8th grade only)
  • Saturday: Legacy of Champions Marching competition Volunteer Here

UWG Concert Field Trip

Students attending the field trip tomorrow will need to report to the CMS Band room at 6 PM. The band room will be closed after school. Students may not stay after school with Ms. Menendez

https://form.jotform.com/242114508766154

Cost: Free

 Carroll County Performing Arts Center :775 Old Newnan Rd  Carrollton, GA 30116

Itinerary:

  • 6:00 PM Report to CMS Band Room
  • 6:45 PM Load Buses and Depart for CCPAC
  • 7:30 PM UWG Concert
  • 8:40 PM Load Buses and Depart for CMS
  • 8:55 PM Arrive at CMS

Carowinds (8th grade only)

Downpayment is due this Friday October 25th.

The Carowinds info is being sent out to all that fill out the following Jotform. This Jotform serves as the permission slip for the field trip. Please let me know if you are missing any information.

CAROWINDS INTEREST FORM

I will email the information to all who fill out the Jotform. Please let me know if you have any questions.

Marching Band Competitions!

We have TWO incredible experiences this week at Carrollton High School. On Tuesday we are welcoming several local bands and the University of Georgia Redcoat Band to our campus to perform their marching shows for each other. Information can be found here: Buy Tickets • Volunteer

On Saturday the 26th, we will host our annual marching band competition and welcome over 25 bands to our campus! Not only are you welcome to purchase a ticket and come to watch, but there are also volunteer opportunities for students and parents alike! Volunteer • Buy Tickets

Have a wonderful rest of your Sunday and enjoy the beautiful weather!

Sincerely,

Ms. Maria Menendez

maria.menendez@carrolltoncityschools.net

9/7-9/11

Week at a Glance:

  • Monday: Chocolate bar fundraiser drawing at 8:00 am in the band room
  • Tuesday: Homecoming parade practice (8th grade only) until 6:15
  • Chair test for 7th/8th graders in class
  • Friday: Homecoming Parade (7th grade may walk with us, 8th graders may march and play with us).

Homecoming Info

Our 7th and 8th graders have been invited by the high school band to participate in the Homecoming parade on Friday!

  • Itinerary for Friday will be given later in the week to all participants
  • 7th and 8th graders interested in participating must fill out this form in order to be excused early from class on Friday.
  • 7th graders will walk with the high school band and wave/cheer.
  • 8th graders will be allowed to march and play with the high school band
  • 8th graders interested in marching and playing will have a rehearsal from after school until 6:15 PM at the indoor facility this Tuesday.
    • This will allow the students to learn the songs for the parade and work on marching and playing.
    • Please wear athletic clothing.
    • Pick up will be at the CHS Band room. Students will walk back to the band room from the indoor facility.
  • Uniform for 8th graders is the “I’m with the Band” 8th grade night shirt
  • Uniform for 7th graders is a black Carrollton shirt. (does not necessarily have to be a band shirt. As long as it is black it will blend in).

8th Grade Night

8th Grade Night

8th Grade night was a HUGE success. There was so much laughter, joy, cheering, playing and camaraderie. Thank you to all of our parent volunteers and to Dr. Carr, Mr. Nelson, and the CHS Band Booster organization for spoiling us! The students were picked up in our school system’s charter busses, were fed dinner, and even given a free t shirt!

I have added the photos that I took from that night into a folder here and would love to see any photos that you all have from that night.

The CHS Band program is one of the top band programs in the state for both marching band and our ensembles inside. As you prepare your 8th grader for high school, we hope that you will come to us with any questions about high school band. We were over 200 strong on Friday thanks to our 8th graders!

Carowinds (8th grade only)

The Carowinds info is being sent out to all that fill out the following Jotform. This Jotform serves as the permission slip for the field trip.

CAROWINDS INTEREST FORM

I will email the information to all who fill out the Jotform. Please let me know if you have any questions.

Sincerely,

Ms. Maria Menendez

maria.menendez@carrolltoncityschools.net