11/3-11/7

Week at a Glance:

Monday: TBLA until 4:30 PM
Tuesday: DHB practice until 4:15 PM
Wednesday: Chickfila lunch provided for chocolate bar raffle drawing winners!
Thursday: Chocolate Party until 5:00 PM!

Happy Sunday and what an incredible concert last week! The students looked and sounded incredible. I am so proud of how they played and I hope that you enjoyed hearing them as much as I did. Thank you to all of the volunteers, Mr. Marier, TBLA members, and especially Dr. Carr and Mr. Nelson for bringing the CHS Marching band as a special treat! It was a memorable night and we cannot wait to share music with you on December 9th at our Winter Concert!

An album uploaded by Ms. Tuggle from our school system’s marketing team is attached below.

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1p-06JXOKw-rica6wZ7vG-7Ro_45AbcAm?usp=drive_link

Chocolate Bar Sale Part 2!

If you have an 8th grader who would like to fundraise more money off of their Carowinds Trip they may continue selling chocolate bars by filling out this form: https://form.jotform.com/253033907454153

All three grades are able to sell chocolate if they would like but would need to fill out the above form each time that they want a new box. Thank you so much for your support!

Chocolate Party!

This Thursday we will have our chocolate party after school! We will have an inflatible obstacle course on the field between the Middle School and CES as well as an Ice Cream Sundae bar! If you would like to help serve ice cream and monitor at the party please email me at maria.menendez@carrolltoncityschools.net

Wondering if your student is on the roster for the party? Check below!

Chocolate Party Roster

Going Above and Beyond!

Congratulations to Janie Savoie, Gabriel Forero, Konsih Pisoh, and Melissa Gomez-Deleon for participating in the Columbus State University All State Help Day! These students traveled on their own to CSU to learn about audition strategies, perfect their audition materials, and more! Below is a photo from Sunday and we are so proud of them for being leaders! Leadership takes courage! (Not pictured below, Melissa)

Upcoming Dates:

11/4 Chocolate party: after school until 5:00 PM Volunteers needed!

12/9 Winter Concert

Have a wonderful rest of your Sunday evening!

Sincerely,

Ms. Maria Menendez

maria.menendez@carrolltoncityschools.net

CMS Fall Band Concert

Please click below to access our Concert Program. Go Trojan Band!

CONCERT PROGRAM

Uniform:

Dress is all black, with no crocks, sandals, flip flops.
Skirts and dresses must have black leggings underneath
Our concerts are required for all band members and students are required to stay for the duration of their portion of the concert.

6th grade/Symphonic Band:

Report to MAC @ 5:15
6th grade performs @ 6:00PM
Symphonic Band performs @ 6:20
6:45 PM Dismissal for both groups

CHS Marching Band Performance: 6:45 PM -7:00 PM

Concert Band/Wind Ensemble:

Report to MAC @ 6:15
Concert Band performs @ 7:00
Wind Ensemble performs @ 7:25
7:45 PM Dismissal for both groups

Concert on Tuesday!

Week at a glance:

Monday: TBLA Meeting after school (Accepted members, check Google Classroom)

Tuesday: Fall Concert!

Fall Concert Information 10/28 @ Mabry Arts Center

We are so excited to show off the hard work of the fall with you at our first concert of the year!

Uniform:

Dress is all black, with no crocks, sandals, flip flops.
Skirts and dresses must have black leggings underneath
Our concerts are required for all band members and students are required to stay for the duration of their portion of the concert.

6th grade/Symphonic Band:

Report to MAC @ 5:15
6th grade performs @ 6:00PM
Symphonic Band performs @ 6:20
6:45 PM Dismissal for both groups

CHS Marching Band Performance: 6:45 PM -7:00 PM

Concert Band/Wind Ensemble:

Report to MAC @ 6:15
Concert Band performs @ 7:00
Wind Ensemble performs @ 7:25
7:45 PM Dismissal for both groups

Upcoming Dates:

10/28 Fall Concert for all CMS Band Members! We will be joined by our special guests, the CHS Marching Band!

11/4 Chocolate party: after school until 5:00 PM Volunteers needed!

Have a wonderful rest of your Sunday evening!

Sincerely,

Ms. Maria Menendez

maria.menendez@carrolltoncityschools.net

Welcome back! Concert next week!

Week at a glance:

Monday: DHB optional practice until 4:15

Tuesday: DHB optional practice until 4:15

Chocolate Bar Winners/Carowinds

Our entire middle school band community knocked the fundraiser out of the park this year! I am so thankful for all that contributed to the fundraiser. We will work on prizes this week, followed by a finalized roster for the Chocolate party (set for early November due to a facilities conflict), and will send home our Carowinds info with 8th grade including how much they have earned off of the trip! Thank you all for your patience and for supporting our band program!

Fall Concert Information 10/28 @ Mabry Arts Center

We are so excited to show off the hard work of the fall with you at our first concert of the year!

Uniform:

Dress is all black, with no crocks, sandals, flip flops.
Skirts and dresses must have black leggings underneath
Our concerts are required for all band members and students are required to stay for the duration of their portion of the concert.

6th grade/Symphonic Band:

Report to MAC @ 5:15
6th grade performs @ 6:00PM
Symphonic Band performs @ 6:20
6:45 PM Dismissal for both groups

CHS Marching Band Performance: 6:45 PM -7:00 PM

Concert Band/Wind Ensemble:

Report to MAC @ 6:15
Concert Band performs @ 7:00
Wind Ensemble performs @ 7:25
7:45 PM Dismissal for both groups

LoC Marching Competition

If your student is looking for volunteer hours or would just like to be involved with our high school marching competition, please sign up below! This is one of the best run marching competitions in the state and it takes a village to make that happen! Are you 18 or older? We need you too! We have opportunities to serve food, sell tickets, drive equipment and more!

Upcoming Dates:

10/25 CHS Band Legacy of Champions Marching Competition: Student & adult volunteers needed! Volunteer here

10/28 Fall Concert for all CMS Band Members! We will be joined by our special guests, the CHS Marching Band!

11/4 Chocolate party (tentative pending approval of facilities)

Have a wonderful rest of your Sunday evening!

Sincerely,

Ms. Maria Menendez

maria.menendez@carrolltoncityschools.net

10/6-10/10 Homecoming Week!

Week at a glance:

Monday: DHB optional practice until 4:15/Chocolate money due

Tuesday: DHB optional practice until 4:15

Friday: Homecoming!

Homecoming Parade Information

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
Uniform for 8th graders is the “I’m with the Band” 8th grade night shirt and shorts
Uniform for 7th graders is a black Carrollton shirt and shorts (does not necessarily have to be a band shirt. As long as it is black it will blend in).

Chocolate Money Due

A reminder that the chocolate bar fundraiser concludes tomorrow. Students need to turn in $60 to pay off their current box. They can keep the remaining chocolate and continue selling it on their own, but must pay off their current box so that the band program can pay the bill to World’s Finest.

What an incredible job to all students! We will tally up the sales and begin drawing for prizes this week!

Fall Concert Information 10/28 @ Mabry Arts Center

We are so excited to show off the hard work of the fall with you at our first concert of the year!

Uniform:

Dress is all black, with no crocks, sandals, flip flops.
Skirts and dresses must have black leggings underneath
Our concerts are required for all band members and students are required to stay for the duration of their portion of the concert.

6th grade/Symphonic Band:

Report to MAC @ 5:15
6th grade performs @ 6:00PM
Symphonic Band performs @ 6:20
6:45 PM Dismissal for both groups

CHS Marching Band Performance: 6:45 PM -7:00 PM

Concert Band/Wind Ensemble:

Report to MAC @ 6:15
Concert Band performs @ 7:00
Wind Ensemble performs @ 7:25
7:45 PM Dismissal for both groups

Upcoming Dates:

10/6 Chocolate bar fundraiser is due

10/21 Chocolate bar party (must sell one box to participate)

10/28 Fall Concert for all CMS Band Members! We will be joined by our special guests, the CHS Marching Band!

Have a wonderful rest of your Sunday evening!

Sincerely,

Ms. Maria Menendez

maria.menendez@carrolltoncityschools.net

9/29-10/3

Week at a glance:

Monday: No DHB practice as Ms. Menendez will be with the high school marching band at practice.

Tuesday: Carroll County High School Marching Exhibition @Villa Rica High School

This week was a fun and successful one for our band program! Our middle school students went to UWG’s concert on Thursday and had a blast hearing the variety of music. Thank you to Dr. Byrd and Dr. Rhoden for the invite! Thank you as well to all of the parent chaperones that made the trip run smoothly.

On Saturday we had our second Trojan Band Game and played to support our CMS 8th grade football team. The kids had a blast in the sun and cheering our our football team. Thank you to the team of parents for assisting and to the high school booster presidents, James and Lindy Moore for the popsicles!

A quick shoutout to our high school members as they traveled to Sonoraville on Saturday and were named Grand Champions at their marching competition on Saturday evening. Our band program is thriving and we are so proud of all of our students! Please consider coming out on Tuesday to watch the championship marching band perform at the County Exhibition!

County Marching Exhibition 9/30

Would you like to support the high school marching bands in our county at the county exhibition? Middle school band students from Carroll County Schools and Carrollton Middle School will receive FREE admission to the event! Parents, guardians, and other family members will need a ticket. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased here: https://gofan.co/event/4059281?schoolId=GA5367_2&fbclid=IwY2xjawMp5eBleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFWYWsxM1NtSFoxSkV0SHpYAR6koq0tqi8t4Qj8vnjGxWQ59sw75fYRNw7QFQJbjhdOfPKhG7Xjgjqo9L2wIg_aem_leCgjylY7qNYR-rNvFMOsQ

Upcoming Dates:

10/6 Chocolate bar fundraiser is due

10/21 Chocolate bar party (must sell one box to participate)

10/28 Fall Concert for all CMS Band Members! We will be joined by our special guests, the CHS Marching Band! More details to come soon!

Have a wonderful rest of your Sunday evening!

Sincerely,

Ms. Maria Menendez

maria.menendez@carrolltoncityschools.net

3/22-3/27

Week at a glance:

Monday/Tuesday: No DHB practice as Ms. Menendez will be with the high school marching band at practice.

Thursday: UWG Concert Field Trip (Info below)

Saturday: Trojan Band Game! (Info Below)

Congratulations to our 8th graders who were invited to perform at the CHS Band’s annual 8th grade night! The students performed the Pre-Game ceremony, in the amphitheater, and even got special on-field access to watch the high school band perform their half time show. Thank you to Dr. Carr and Mr. Nelson for creating such a loving and welcoming experience. Your high school members were incredible hosts as well as all parents and staff involved.

UWG Field Trip 9/25

This Thursday evening, the University of West Georgia’s Wind Ensemble will present their Fall Concert at the Carroll County Performing Arts Center.

I have spoken with the school system to provide busses to and from the CCPAC for our band students.

A few notes:

Cost: Free!
Location:
- 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

All students and chaperones must fill out the following form in order to attend with the band program. Although the concert is free to the public, I will need emergency contact information and a tally of how many people traveling to coordinate enough busses. The form is due on Tuesday September 23rd.

PERMISSION FORM FOR STUDENTS AND CHAPERONES

Trojan Band Game 9/27

Each year our middle school students are offered opportunities to perform in the stands and bring spirit to our football games in Grisham Stadium. This is a fun and free event that we are always excited to be a part of. “Trojan Band” is our pep band. Please fill out the following form so that I have emergency contact information if needed.

Schedule:

8:30 AM Parent Volunteer report time
9 AM Students report to Don Hall Band Room (CHS Band Room)
10 AM Game begins in Grisham Stadium
Half Time: Students will be able to buy concessions
12:00 PM Students picked up in front of Don Hall Band room

Uniform:

Uniform will be Trojan shirts and colors with either pants or shorts. (Black/gold/white). Students are encouraged to wear tennis shoes, hats, and sunglasses due to the heat.

There is no cost to participate.

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

Carrollton High School Band room:

County Marching Exhibition 9/30

Do not hesitate to ask any questions!

Sincerely,

Ms. Maria Menendez

maria.menendez@carrolltoncityschools.net

Field Trip Opportunity 9/25

Good morning!

Next Thursday evening, the University of West Georgia’s Wind Ensemble will present their Fall Concert at the Carroll County Performing Arts Center.

I have spoken with the school system to provide busses to and from the CCPAC for our band students.

A few notes:

Cost: Free!
Location:
- 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

PERMISSION FORM FOR STUDENTS AND CHAPERONES

Sincerely,

Ms. Menendez

maria.menendez@carrolltoncityschools.net

9/14-9/19

Week at a Glance

Monday/Tuesday: Optional DHB practice for 7th and 8th graders until 4:15 after school
Thursday: Chair Test for 7th and 8th graders during class
Friday: 8th Grade Night (Itinerary below)

Chocolate Bar

You all are rocking the chocolate bar fundraiser! Great job so far!

Below are some important notes about our fundraiser:

CHOCOLATE BAR PERMISSION FORM
All students must have a form filled out EACH time they would like to check out a box of chocolate. Each box is $60 and all $60 must be submitted once the 60 chocolates have been sold.
All students will receive their chocolate box at the end of the school day. They will come during dismissal to pick up their box once the form has been completed. Students may not carry the box around during the school day.
7th/8th grade may only sell during the school day if it is at the end of the class with teacher approval. 6th graders may not sell during the school day.
To purchase multiple boxes at a time, please email maria.menendez@carrolltoncityschools.net
- This is fantastic for businesses and companies who may benefit from selling them and supporting our band program!

8th Grade Night: required for all 8th graders

Our 8th graders will get to be a high school marching band member for a night THIS Friday in Grisham Stadium!

Schedule:

3:30 PM students walk with Ms. Menendez to CHS Band room
3:45 PM rehearsal for 8th graders and high school band
5:00 PM dinner for all students (provided by the CHS band boosters!)
5:45 PM students change into uniform. 8th graders will wear pants, tennis shoes, and their free t shirt given to them on Friday by the CHS Band program
6:30 PM performance in the Amphitheater outside of the Mabry Arts Center
7:00 PM Pre-Game ceremony/performance in Grisham Stadium
7:30 PM Kick Off
9:00 PM (approximately) Halftime performance by CHS Band with 8th graders watching on sideline with Ms.Menendez
9:20 PM (approximately) Optional dismissal of 8th grade students. We encourage students to stay for the duration of the game though!
10:30 PM (approximately) Game ends.

Would you like to volunteer as a parent and meet incredible high school band parents? Want to get up close to all of the action? Want to help feed our students and see how incredible our booster organization is? VOLUNTEER HERE: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E48AEAF23A4F8C25-57316621-919#/

County Marching Exhibition 9/30

Have a wonderful rest of your Sunday!

Sincerely,

Ms. Maria Menendez

maria.menendez@carrolltoncityschools.net

Chocolate bar fundraiser

We are so excited to start our annual chocolate bar fundraiser!

Below are some important notes about our fundraiser:

CHOCOLATE BAR PERMISSION FORM
All students must have a form filled out EACH time they would like to check out a box of chocolate. Each box is $60 and all $60 must be submitted once the 60 chocolates have been sold.
All students will receive their chocolate box at the end of the school day. They will come during dismissal to pick up their box once the form has been completed. Students may not carry the box around during the school day.
7th/8th grade may only sell during the school day if it is at the end of the class with teacher approval. 6th graders may not sell during the school day.
To purchase multiple boxes at a time, please email maria.menendez@carrolltoncityschools.net
- This is fantastic for businesses and companies who may benefit from selling them and supporting our band program!

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Please read the paper below that students received in class.

We are excited to begin our World’s Finest Chocolate Fundraiser today, 9/9/2025. 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. The trip costs $298 per student.

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

CAUTION: Warm temperatures will melt the chocolate. Do NOT leave chocolate bars in vehicles or warm spaces. We will NOT accept any damaged or melted chocolate.

The fundraiser ends on Monday, October 6th. 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

*On Tuesday, October 21st, students who have sold at least one box of chocolates will be admitted FREE into our Chocolate Bar party! Students will participate in a glow party, get an ice cream sundae bar, and play outside on an inflatable obstacle course.

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

Happy selling and go Trojans!

Sincerely,

Ms. Maria Menendez

maria.menendez@carrolltoncityschools.net

Chocolate Bar Sale Part 2!

Chocolate Party!

Going Above and Beyond!

Upcoming Dates:

Fall Concert Information 10/28 @ Mabry Arts Center

Upcoming Dates:

Chocolate Bar Winners/Carowinds

Fall Concert Information 10/28 @ Mabry Arts Center

LoC Marching Competition

Upcoming Dates:

Homecoming Parade Information

Chocolate Money Due

Fall Concert Information 10/28 @ Mabry Arts Center

Upcoming Dates:

County Marching Exhibition 9/30

Upcoming Dates:

UWG Field Trip 9/25

Trojan Band Game 9/27

County Marching Exhibition 9/30

Week at a Glance

Chocolate Bar

8th Grade Night: *required for all 8th graders*

County Marching Exhibition 9/30

8th Grade Night: required for all 8th graders