Important Dates Summer 2023 (Updated)
2023-2024 Tiger Band Yearly Calendar
Tiger Band Volunteers - SignUp.com
From Mr. Woods:
Hello Tiger Band Family,
Another great week of Summer Band has passed, and we're down to the final stretch. The progress in all sections is really impressive, and that comes down to the student's focus and effort. Thanks to all the amazing parent volunteers that are helping out with the water cow, shade tents, medical bag, etc. Emily Falls is doing a great job of heading up getting the shade tents and water cow set up every morning. Tanya Conreaux and Tara Ballard and their snack/lunch crew have done another exceptional job of keeping 200 kids fed and happy throughout the day.
I hope you enjoyed our Tiger Band Social at Epic Fun on Friday night. The management and employees all made a conscious effort to find me and Kimberly Bertram (thanks for setting this up for us, Kimberly!) as we were leaving to tell us how awesome our students were - cleaning up after themselves and being very polite with the staff. They made a point to emphasize that they don't experience that very often from other groups. This bodes well for our travel opportunities this fall, and the expectation from me is that this behavior continue to be an integral part of the Tiger Band culture.
Rehearsal Schedule for this week:
Monday 7:00am - 11:00am
Tuesday 7:00am - 11:00am
Wednesday 7:00am - 11:00am
Thursday 7:00am - 11:00am
Friday 7:00am - 11:00am
TMEA Region Band Etude Masterclasses: These masterclasses are required for all Wind Ensemble students, and anyone else interested in auditioning for Region Band are welcome. Schedule at link below.
Colorguard Sectionals: Colorguard will NOT rehearse on Monday mornings, but will have a sectional on Tuesday afternoons. See Weekly Rehearsal Schedule in Newsletter for more details. The first occurence will be August 15th/4:30-6:00pm
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
Required Parent Meeting: 6:30pm in the DSHS Auditorium. Please join Mr. Woods and Caryn Pacelli, Band Booster President, for a required parent meeting prior to the Tiger Band Preview. This is an opportunity to talk through details of the Indianapolis trip, needs for parent support throughout the season at football games, contests, performances, fundraisers, etc.
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 Koozie 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!
We had a great turnout on Friday night at our band social at Epic Fun! I hope you and your kids had a great time if you were able to make it. We have many things coming up. Please be sure you read all of the newsletter.
Band Booster Meeting – August 14 at 6:30 pm in the band hall. Everyone is welcome! The booster meetings are a time to work out the logistics of supporting the band.
Drill Frenzy – August 19. There will be a mandatory parent meeting in the auditorium at 6:30 before the parent preview in the stadium.
March-a-thon – August 26 in Belterra! We are excited for our first annual March-a-thon. Online donations will begin Monday, August 14.
Other important items –
Inspiring Volunteers Registration – ALL parents must complete this online volunteer registration with the district every year. Please go do yours RIGHT NOW! It’s super easy and takes two minutes.
Go Tiger Band!
Caryn Pacelli
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Volunteers Needed - Something for Everyone!
Thank you to all of the volunteers who have showed up to support our band and directors during the first few weeks of summer band! Your assistance has been invaluable! We have several more volunteer spots open this upcoming week.Please sign up if you can: https://signup.com/go/uHeCbEJ
We will be posting volunteer needs for our football games and competitions in the very near future. You can keep your eye on our sign-up landing page to stay informed about all future volunteer spots: Band Volunteer Signup
CONCESSIONS EVENTS in August
Volunteer opportunities will be posted soon:
8/18 6:00-10:00 Varsity Scrimmage Game – limited concessions home side
8/19 2:00-5:30 Cooking School – Details to come later this week.
8/19 4:00-5:30 Feeding the Band – Drill Frenzy
8/24 6:00-8:00 Thursday Prep for first Game
8/25 Various Home Football Game - Vandegrift
Click here for more info on upcoming concessions events.
BAND MOVERS
If interested in helping the band get to and from their events this season by pulling trailers or driving box trucks, we've got an opportunity for you!
Fill out the interest form to get more information: Band Mover Interest Form
Last Chance to Sign Up to Chaperone for the Indianapolis Trip!
If you are considering chaperoning the trip to Indianapolis in November, please sign up asap! The last chance to sign up is August 9. We would love to have a few more chaperones for the trip.
Uniform Update
Tax-Free Shopping Days are this week from August 11 - 13th. This is a good time to buy the necessary items that students need for Informal, Football and Competition marching items and save yourself some money:
- White T-shirt (plain cotton or the old DSHS dri-fit) for Monday night practices.
- Lycra bike shorts - Light grey to heather grey worn under both black and white bibbers (white and black shorts show through the bibbers).
- Black belt with regular size belt buckle, no rodeo buckles.
- Long black socks - no crew socks (should go up the calf)
- Long white socks - no crew socks and no logos, stripes or patches on heels as they can be seen through the white pants.
- No-show black socks - nothing should be seen over the top edge of the shoe.
If you have any further questions, please contact us at: uniforms@dsbandboosters.
Theme Days! - This Week
Let's have some fun and get some Instagram worthy pics before school starts! Theme Days from the Band Council:
- 8/7 Mustache Monday - Break out the fake mustaches
- 8/8 Totally Rad Tuesday - All about the 80s
- 8/9 Wacky Wednesday - Dress as crazy as you want
- 8/10 Throwback Thursday - Dress as the 90s
- 8/11 Fearless Friday - Wear your Tiger Spirit gear
HEB Gift Cards Fundraiser Info
You have heard all about the HEB gift card Fundraiser. Now it’s time to get your part done:
1. Order how many cards you want: HEB Gift Card Directions
2. Set up auto bill pay -or- set calendar to remember to send check monthly by the 10th of each month.
3. Sit back and wait for your cards to arrive in the mail by the 1st of the month.
Remember what all you can use your cards for at HEB:
•Gas •Groceries •Pick-up orders. •Prescriptions •Central Market
It’s almost the 10th of the month. Get those orders going. Thank you!
Laurie Darilek & Jennifer LaRochelle
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!
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