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Dear Parents and Students,

Thank you to the parents and students who have reached out and wished me well during my cancer treatment.  Things are going well and your good thoughts are definitely helping.  Rest assured that I will return; however, the exact date is unknown at this time.  The band is in great hands and will do great things this fall!

One of my favorite events of the year is our annual Rockathon.  It is more than a fundraiser – it is a FUN-raiser that you want your child to be a part of.  It is our end of summer band/kick off the new year blowout party.  The students have worked really hard for the last few weeks and they need some time to be together to blow off steam and have a great time.  Students who have missed the event in the past end up wishing they had been there.  Parents are welcome to hang out to see what it is all about.

I would love to see 2019 as the year we get 100% participation both in attendance on Saturday and in pledges/donations from our band families.  In the past, we’ve barely hit 50% participation with the majority of those being 10-12th graders.  Every dollar we raise goes back to the band.  Please understand that the money raised does not go to each student’s band dues.  The money goes to meet the budget of the booster club.  It is our goal to raise enough money so the booster club can take over some of the costs that are associated with the band dues thus lowering the dues amount or eliminating the dues altogether. 

Along with the Amazon and Kroger programs (see the website for details), the Rockathon is a great way for family and friends from across the world to help out your band.  We’ve received donations from every continent in the past.  All they have to do is click the donation link on the website.  Try to get 10 people to donate $20.00.  When you reach that goal, try to get 5 more.  Blast the donation link on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat or whatever social media site you use.  We’ve even had students send donation requests to celebrities.  You never know who will step up and donate!

Keep up the hard work on the field and off.  I look forward to seeing everyone soon.

Stay cool,

Lester Williams

Director of Bands

Clear Springs High School

Clear Creek Independent School District

Hello everyone,
We need help with uniform fittings this week.  The fittings are being done in the afternoons from 1-4.  If you are available during the day, please consider signing up.  Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Sophomores – Tuesday 8-13 (today)

Freshman A-L Wednesday 8-14

Freshman M-Z Thursday 8-15

Hello Charger Band Families!

Now that our summer band is beginning to wind down, I wanted to take a moment to officially introduce myself. My name is Emelia Johnston, and I am joining the staff at CSHS as an assistant band director after spending the last 2 years as an assistant band director in Deer Park, TX. I am originally from the suburbs of Atlanta, GA, and attended the University of Georgia, where I was a member of the trumpet studio. GO DAWGS.

I have spent several years involved with the drum corps community, originally marching with Phantom Regiment Drum & Bugle Corps, and most recently as a brass instructor for Oregon Crusaders Drum & Bugle Corps and Genesis Drum & Bugle Corps. My primary instrument is trumpet, and I continue to play whenever I get the chance. I currently perform with the Sugar Land Winds out of Sugar Land, TX.

A few little facts about me…

I am an avid coffee drinker, a twin, I love to read, and love to be outdoors. I am a lover of ALL animals (although I am sadly very allergic to cats), but my favorites are dogs, sea turtles, koalas, and elephants.

My experiences with all of the students at Clear Springs so far have been incredibly positive, and I believe that to be a direct result of your support, both for your children and for our program as a whole. So thank you!  You all have some fantastic children, and I can’t wait to continue the high school band journey with them. I would love to meet you all in person soon. Please stop by a rehearsal and say hi!

Best, 

Emelia Johnston

If you’d like to hand in the Rock-a-thon money that you’ve collected so far, bring it to the DCI Watch Party.  The less we have to process the morning of the event, the less time you’ll have to wait to enter.  If you have any questions, please contact me at fundraising@cshschargerband.org.  Thanks!

Hello everyone,
We need heat crew volunteers this week and next.  There are many open slots.  If you can get away for a couple hours during the day, please sign up.  Here are the sign up pages:
Tuesday 8-6
Wednesday 8-7
Thursday 8-8
Monday 8-12 (afternoon only)
Tuesday 8-13 (afternoon only)
Wednesday 8-14 (afternoon only)
Thursday 8-15 (afternoon only)
Thank you!!

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Rock-A-Thon:

Q – What additional benefits will I get if I raise more than $500?
A – For every $100 over $500 raised, you will receive 10 Premium Raffle tickets.

Q – How will I know what donations were mailed in from my friends and family?
A – The Booster Club will be keeping track of all donations and will send each band member a list of who contributed and how much.

Q – Can my friends and relatives donate on-line?
A – Yes! On the website’s home page, in the right-hand column, you will see a link for “Rock-A-Thon Donations” – or use this direct link.

Q – What should I do if I lost my packet or want to send more than ten letters in the mail out part of the fundraising?
A – Go to the Fundraising Page on the website. There you can print out the letter signed by Mr. Williams. In addition to putting this letter in a legal-sized envelope to be stamped and addressed with your friend’s or family’s name, also include a stamped small envelope (we like 6-3/4″) addressed to: Clear Springs Charger Band, 501 Palomino Ln, League City, TX 77573.

Q – What should I do if I did not raise enough money to qualify for free food at the Rock-a-thon?
A – Bring money to spend at the concessions booth. We will have snacks for sale. Also, we will be taking orders for pizza and Chick-fil-A.

Q – What if I cannot find anything that rocks to bring to the Rock-a-thon?
A – Contact one of the band booster board members and we will see what we can find to loan to you.

Charger Band 2019-2020 is officially underway.  Welcome to all our new families!

Rock-a-thon is just around the corner.  Join us for lunch on Saturday (August 3) and turn in your Rock-a-thon packets.  Although the calendar originally stated 2:00, we’ll be there at 1:00 to start collecting packets.  Everyone who turns in their 10 envelopes stamped and addressed TO US will be entered for a chance to compete in the wing eating contest.  Please DO NOT mail them yourself.  The winner will receive free chicken for a year!If you haven’t picked up your packet, they’ll be available in the band hall this evening and through the week.  You can also download the letters and instructions from the website at http://www.cshschargerband.org/rock-a-thon/.
Electronic option – Send the attached letter (or copy and paste) via email.  Include the following link – http://www.cshschargerband.org/product/rock-a-thon-donation/. That will take them to our Rock-a-thon page where they can make their donation.  You’ll get credit for all online donations.

Rock-a-thon Packet Pickup

Saturday, August 3, 20191:00 p.m.

Slim Chickens – League City
2490 Gulf Fwy S

If you have any questions contact Alicia McConnell at fundraising@cshschargerband.org.

Thanks for supporting the band!

Alicia McConnell

2^nd VP Fundraising

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Good evening Charger Band Fam, 

I hope you all have had a wonderful summer and the kids had a great first day back at band! 

Thank you for all of you who came to Equipment Night and waited patiently while we encountered unexpected POS issues!   This on top of class traffic flowing in at incorrect times and the sauna we had going on made the night especially special. 

If you did not turn in your order form at check out please get your order form turned in ASAP as we need to order our children’s uniform items so that we have them in time for our first performance.  Order forms and payment can be placed in the band safe in front of the directors office.  

If you turned in your order form and intended on paying through Charms when you got home.  There are still credit card processing issues.  The best way to pay for your uniform items is to send in a check written to CSHS Band Boosters with your students name in the memo line.  Payments can be placed in the band safe in front of the directors office.  

Again, thank you all for your patience.

I encourage you to join us at our first General Booster meeting at 7pm on August 13th.  This will be a great time to not only learn about the booster club and what we do for the kids, but a great time to discuss things as a group with our directors.

See you all soon.

Tina Foy

CSHS Band Booster President 

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In order to allow our equipment night (Monday 07/29) to go as smoothly as possible, we will be adjusting our band camp schedule for the day. Please remember to bring your completed and signed physical forms on Monday morning. Thank you for your flexibility. I am looking forward to meeting you all!

Monday, July 29th (adjusted schedule due to equipment night)

7:00-10:00AM outside (3 hrs) *allows for us to not go over the 10 hours of marching outside before August 1st*

• Marching Fundamentals

10:00-11:00AM

• 10 minute transition inside
• 50 minute dance block

11:00AM-1:00PM Lunch (not provided-please plan accordingly)

1:00-4:00PM-inside

• Music Rehearsals

• 1:00-3:00PM Breathing/Fundamentals/Production 1
• 3:00-4:00PM-Stands Tunes/halftime music

4:30-7:00PM- EQUIPMENT NIGHT (families follow the schedule with the older sibling) *fill out the consent form and medication form and bring to equipment night. They may be found on CHARMS.*

• Juniors & Seniors-4:30-5:00PM
• Sophomores-5:00-5:30PM
• Freshmen M-Z- 5:30-6:15PM
• Freshmen A-L- 6:15-7:00PM

Emelia Johnston

Clear Springs High School

Assistant Band Director

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