Important Dates Summer 2023 (Updated)
2023-2024 Tiger Band Yearly Calendar
Tiger Band Volunteers - SignUp.com
From Mr. Woods:
Hello Tiger Band Family,
Our summer band rehearsals and activities have gotten off to a REALLY good start. The Colorguard and Percussion sections kicked off the 2023 season with very productive camps. We welcomed our new Colorguard Director, Mr. Derek Vereen, to the Tiger Band Family, and he's fitting in perfectly. On Saturday, July 22nd, Mr. Ehlers and the Tiger Percussion Section presented a very successful and well-attended clinic at the Texas Bandmaster Association Convention in San Antonio. Later that same day, over 130 Tiger Band students and parents attended the Drum Corps International Southwestern Regional Championships at the Alamodome. Over 25 performances were enjoyed by those in attendance, including our very own Eric Brown in Genesis, and Danny Nolan, Quentin Dollard, Mickey Cost and Eli Bibeau in Crossmen. Way to go Tigers!
There is LOTS of information about upcoming events on the Announcement Sheet, please be sure to check that out to stay in the know.
Thank you to all our parent volunteers that have done an amazing job with Band Registration and helping out during summer band rehearsals so far. Your efforts are VERY much appreciated by the students and the band staff!
Rehearsal Schedule for this week:
Monday 7:00am - 5:00pm
Tuesday 7:00am - 5:00pm
Wednesday 7:00am - 5:00pm
Thursday 7:00am - 5:00pm
Friday 7:00am - 5:00pm
8:00pm - 11:00pm Tiger Band Family Social - Blazertag - more information to come soon
BOA Grand Nationals trip to Indianapolis: The deadline to register for this trip is fast approaching. All students and any parents going on the trip must be signed up by August 9th. If you've already signed up, that's great! Please be sure to keep up with your payment schedule through the TMF payment portal. These are NOT automatic payments, you will have to go to the portal and pay each time. It is possible to pay more than what is due, but if you get more than 2 payments behind TMF will drop your account from the trip. You can get reinstated without another deposit fee, but will have the pay the balance due at the time of reregistration. Any questions, please contact keith@tmftoursandtravel.com
Dropping off and Picking up your student at the HS
When dropping off or picking up your student, please follow the rules below. Before and after rehearsals or events, it is important that the driveway loop and the loading dock stay clear so that students can safely get set up and torn down with their equipment.
DO pull as far around the loop as you can
DO park in C lot to wait for your student
Do NOT pull into the loading dock area
Do NOT block the loading dock or staff parking entrances
Do NOT wait, sit or park in the driveway loop. Our school buses and charter buses must be able to safely stage for student loading and unloading in that area
Tips for safe and enjoyable rehearsals:
- Eat breakfast everyday - stay away from Dairy products
- WEAR A HAT - even if you "don't like hats"
- Get outside for more than 15 minutes at a time before rehearsals start to acclimate to the heat!
- Hydrate before rehearsals begin, and make sure you bring your water jug with Tiger Band Coozie filled with water (not sports drinks or tea). We will have the Water Cow available for refills, but start the day with a full, fresh, water jug.
- Apply sunscreen liberally!
- No jeans or jean shorts. Athletic wear and tennis shoes with good support are expected. No Hi Tops or boots permitted.
Tardy to or Absence from regularly scheduled rehearsals/events is sometimes unavoidable. Students will make up the time missed, regardless of the reason. Parent communication to Mr. Woods via email in addition to student communication with their section leader is required prior to the absence. This is especially important for morning rehearsals - I need to be able to confirm that your student is safe and where they're expected to be.
GO TIGER BAND!
Derek Woods
Director of Bands
Dripping Springs H.S.
512-858-3214
President's Update
Hey Band!
Welcome to all new families, and welcome back to returning families! I hope your kids had a great first week of full band camp! I'm proud of the great job they do to show up and work hard! We have some important things coming up in the next few weeks, and then fall marching season officially kicks off with football games and contests! Please be sure to read all of the newsletter each week. It contains very important information. It's extremely important to read the announcement sheet created by Mr. Woods. You can find it in the Important Links and Information Section above.
Uniform fittings for formal uniforms are being done during band rehearsals, starting with seniors and working down to freshmen. All students will be fitted before school starts.
The students did an amazing job last week in the heat! Be sure they stay hydrated and eat a healthy, non-dairy breakfast each day!
I hope to see you all on Friday night!
Go Tiger Band!
Caryn Pacelli
Tiger Band Social at Blazer Tag! This Friday, August 4 from 8-11 pm!
This year's band social will be at Blazer Tag lasertag arena on Friday, August 4th, from 8-11 pm. Join your band family to celebrate the end of those long band camp days and the beginning of what promises to be an amazing season! We have rented out the whole place so it will be an exciting time for the students to hang out with their friends and for parents to meet other band parents!
Your Band Boosters are providing desserts, drinks, and unlimited lasertag. If you'd like to play arcade games or purchase food from the Blazer Tag kitchen, please bring money! The entire family is welcome (and encouraged!).
Blazer Tag is located at 1701 W Ben White Blvd, August, TX 78704.
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Concession Clean-Up This Saturday, Aug 5, at 8 am!
The band runs the concession stand for home football games. This is our biggest fundraiser, allowing the band to have the amazing program that we are all privileged to be in! In order to have a successful concession stand, we need help from all of our parents (at least 2 Friday night shifts per family). In the coming days, we will let you know how you can help out! This week, however, we need help getting the concession stand ready for the season. If you are available to help out, please sign up at signup.com at the Volunteers link under Important Links above.
Contact Kevin Smith at concessions@dsbandboosters.org with any questions.
DSISD Inspiring Volunteers - Registration Needed for All Parents!
All Volunteers for the band in any capacity (chaperone, concession stand, pit crew, etc.) must register with the district as a volunteer. We are asking that all parents register! If you have not registered before, it is a simple process. If you have, you can log in and see if you are current. You will receive an email when you need to update your information.
HEB Gift Cards Fundraiser Info
DSHS Band sells HEB gift cards, and HEB donates a percentage (3-5%) back to the band! You can use the gift cards for purchases at HEB and Central Market, as well as the gas station (no skimming of your card this way). You are also able to use it on curbside orders.
This is an easy way to give money back to the band because you are able to use the entire amount you purchase! Please consider setting up a recurrent order for HEB gift cards. It's simple to set up! Have your bank send a check each month to the P.O. Box, and you will receive a gift card in the mail. If every family in band would purchase just $200 a month (I know we all spend way more than that), the band would receive close to $20,000 each year.
Sign up for your gift cards today:
Contact Laurie Darilek & Jennifer LaRochelle with any questions!
Tiger Band Sponsorship Info
The Tiger Band is looking for 2023-2024 SPONSORS! We have several benefit levels to fit your business' needs, including water bottles and cups sold at home football games with your business name and logo on them, banners at the concession stand, and more. Please consider joining with the band this year as a sponsor! We need you!
Please contact our Fundraising VP, Kimberly Bertram, to sign up today at fundraising@dsbandboosters.org!