Good evening,

I hope that you all have had a restful Fall break! This week is going to be jammed pack with fun!

• Tuesday: KSU Field Trip
• Wednesday: DHB Practice after school until 4
• Thursday: Optional extra practice for all oboe and bassoon players until 4 PM
• Friday: 8th Grade Night *Free for all 8th grade members*
• Saturday: Trojan Band Game!

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KSU Field Trip: Tuesday, October the 17th.

Due to the large amount of student travelers, we are in need of more chaperones. If you have already signed up or would like to attend, please email me at maria.menendez@carrolltoncityschools.net

For chaperones who filled out out the google form already, the one I created did not have a spot that designated if you were a chaperone signing up. Please email me so that I can ensure that I have enough chaperones to travel.

If you have not filled out your Subway order form, please do so at this time. If not, a turkey sub will be ordered on your behalf.

https://forms.gle/92oqnh8AbzNSmUNZ6

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

Schedule:

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8th Grade Night: Friday, October 20th

Good evening,

I am so excited for our 8th graders because this Friday is 8th Grade Night! This is a required event for all 8th grade band members. Students will stay after school with me to walk over to the high school around 3:45 PM. They can wear jeans and a T-shirt because we will provide them with a free T-shirt this Friday to change into that is made especially for them. I recommend bringing layers and a jacket since it will be cold as the sun sets.

Our students will live the life of a high school marching band member for one night and will perform the Pre-Game ceremony with us. In addition, they will get special access to the field during half time to get a front row seat to the band performance! This night is completely free to your students and they will be well fed and spoiled rotten by our high school band family.

• Friday: Home vs. Westlake • 8th Grade Night • Volunteer Here
  • 4:30PM Rehearsal
  • 5:30PM Dinner – Pizza provided by Boosters
  • 6:15PM In Uniform
  • 6:30PM Depart for the AMP
  • 7:15PM Pregame
  • 7:30PM Kick-off
  • 10:30PM Approx. end of game

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Trojan Band Game: October 21st

Although our last game was rained out, this game will be a blast because the weather looks great for Saturday! We are on scheduled for our game on Saturday supporting the CMS Football teams!

A few reminders about Saturday

• Report time @CHS band room @ 9:30 AM
• Volunteers report @9:00 AM @ CHS Band room
• Shirts have been given out in class. Students still missing their shirt will get theirs this week in class.
• 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.

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.)

If you are interested in volunteering, please email maria.menendez@carrolltoncityschools.net

It is going to be a busy week, yet a good one! Go Trojan Band

Sincerely,

Ms. Menendez

maria.menendez@carrolltoncityschools.net

Good morning,

I wanted to touch base with you all with important information about our KSU field trip as well as our Carowinds field trip that is for 8th grade only.

KSU Field Trip (6th-8th grade)

All participants, chaperones and students, must fill out the following form. This is the Subway order. Please fill this out even if you plan on bringing your own dinner to the trip.

https://forms.gle/ZV5PAZk5mvGVCmiFA

Meal will include:

• Ham/Turkey/Veggie 6 inch sub
• Lettuce and cheese on sub
• Mayo, Mustard, Oil and vinegar packets
• Chips
• Water
• Cookie

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Carowinds Information (8th Grade Only)

It is vital that those who plan on traveling to Carowinds in April create an account ASAP. Our trip payments are spread out over months to make things more manageable.

https://superholiday.grcoll.co/go/cmsb30117-24

Our chocolate bar fundraiser will be applied to the November 12th payment, not the initial downpayment. Every box of chocolate bars that was sold will credit $30 towards your trip! There are still more boxes to sell if anyone would like to sell more. We will also credit money towards our trip using the raffle fundraiser in January. Fundraising is a great way to lower the cost of the Carowinds trip!

Attached is the document with the trip itinerary, cost, and break down.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vS6Nl1CcxAIV5IH8C8wTa_wv9mxDgekC9hnxl-ZPizDWfCB3V16pSAv_hMZVWV86w/pub

We could use more chaperones for both trips!

Please let me know if you have any questions about anything!

Sincerely,

Ms. Maria Menendez

maria.menendez@carrolltoncityschools.net

Week at a glance:

Wednesday: DHB After school rehearsal until 4:00

Upcoming dates:

10/2: Chocolate Bar Fundraiser Due (tomorrow)

10/3: Carroll County Marching Band Exhibition @Villa Rica High School Gates Open @5:30 PM

10/6 KSU Field Trip form and $ Due

10/20 UWG Field Trip form and $ Due

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Chocolate Bar Fundraiser: Due Tomorrow

Our chocolate bar fundraiser has been a hit! Tomorrow is the due date for your current box. You are able to continuing selling chocolate for whatever box you are on, but must pay off the box so that our band program is able to pay the candy company.

Example: Sold $55 worth of chocolate. Turn in $60 to Ms. Menendez tomorrow by adding $5 in and sell your remaining five chocolate bars at your convenience.

I hope to draw for prizes by Friday and will reward the students with a pizza party the week that we return from Fall break.

Thank you all so much for your continued support and for participating. Our band fees are able to stay as low as they are through our two fundraiser each year!

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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. 

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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

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Have a wonderful rest of your Sunday!

Sincerely,

Ms. Maria Menendez

maria.menendez@carrolltoncityschools.net

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

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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. 

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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

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Have a wonderful rest of your Sunday!

Sincerely,

Ms. Maria Menendez

maria.menendez@carrolltoncityschools.net

Schedule for the week:

Wednesday until 4:00 PM: District Honor Band Rehearsal

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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.

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Let’s continue selling chocolate bars!!

Sincerely,

Ms. Menendez

maria.menendez@carrolltoncityschools.com

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

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

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

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

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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

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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

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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.

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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.

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Have a wonderful rest of your Sunday!

Sincerely,

Ms. Maria Menendez

maria.menendez@carrolltoncityschools.net

Good evening,

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

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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.

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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

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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.

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

Sincerely,

Ms. Menendez

maria.menendez@carrolltoncityschools.net