Game 2 vs. Dobie

Schedule/Location:
Saturday, September 3

3:30 PM Load Truck/Eat Dinner/Change into summer uniform
4:00 PM Inspection in the Band Hall
4:30 PM Depart CSHS
4:50 PM Arrive Challenger Columbia Stadium
6:00 PM Kickoff
9:00 PM Depart Challenger Columbia Stadium
9:20 PM Arrive CSHS
9:40 PM Band Hall closes/last student picked up

Clear Creek ISD Challenger Columbia Stadium
1955 W Nasa Blvd, Webster, TX  (map)

In an effort to relieve the stress and enhance the excitement of football games, we have created the following two posts which can be referred to throughout the season.  Please make sure that you read them or you will be very stressed.

A message for our chaperones:

For all Saturday games, parents need to be at CSHS outside the band hall by 3pm, and during the week games at 4pm.  Everyone must have a chaperone shirt.  Please take time to review the chaperone handbook (which has recently been added to CHARMS) prior to the meeting.  We are so excited to have such wonderful volunteers and are appreciative of your time and service to our band.  See you Saturday!

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Game 1 vs. Pearland

 

Schedule/Location:
Fri, August 26

3:00 PM Rehearsal
4:00 PM Load Truck, Eat Dinner, Change into Summer Uniform
4:40 PM Block in Band Hall
5:00 Inspection in the Band Hall
5:30 PM Depart CSHS
5:50 PM Arrive Challenger Columbia Stadium
7:00 PM Kickoff
10:00 PM Depart Challenger Columbia Stadium
10:20 PM Arrive at CSHS
10:40 Band Hall closes/last student picked up

Clear Creek ISD Challenger Columbia Stadium
1955 W Nasa Blvd, Webster, TX 77598 (map)

 

The first football game is always one of the most exciting and stressful events of the year.  In an effort to relieve the stress and enhance the excitement we have created the following two posts which can be referred to throughout the season.  Please make sure that you read them or you will be very stressed.

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Important Volunteer Information

If you plan on signing up to volunteer or chaperone any band event this year, this announcement applies to you.

All parents or community members interested in volunteering, must apply to be a volunteer for the 2016-2017 school year.  Volunteers can apply online at https://web.ccisd.net/online-forms/volunteerregistration

Approved volunteers will be notified via email. Band volunteer opportunities can be found in Charms.

Please apply as soon as possible since it may take a few days to get approved.  We need chaperones to be in compliance by Friday’s football game.  Thank you in advance for your attention to this matter.

If you volunteered with the Charger Band for 2015-2016 you are covered for this year, as well.  Freshman parents have to re-enroll and choose Clear Springs as your school.  Your Intermediate school volunteer enrollment does not roll over.

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Game Day Preparation, Procedures, & Expectations

 

Departure Preparation:
  • All instruments except Flutes and Clarinets go on the truck.  Trombones last on, first off.
  • Do NOT load flip folder on truck. This is checked during uniform inspection.
  • Load truck BEFORE eating dinner
  • Dinner will be served in the cafeteria in front of the serving lines. You must have previously ordered dinner.
  • Clean up your own mess!!!!!!!
  • Change into uniform AFTER eating dinner.
  • We will have uniform inspection in the band hall before departure.  If you are missing an item get it taken care of before a director comes to check you so that you do not delay our departure or hold up your line for dismissal.
  • Have all items laid out in front of you in the same configuration as posted on the white board.  This will make inspection go a lot faster.
  • Students will be lined up in rows by grade level.  Seniors by parking lot wall, then juniors, sophomores, and freshmen by hallway wall.
Game Procedures and Behavior Expectations:
  • Please read the section in the Charger Band Handbook regarding expectations at football games.
  • Remember that parents, friends, relatives, etc. are not allowed to bring food or drink to a band student at any time before, during or after the game. Any violation of this may result in the student being excluded from the marching band for the remainder of the year. We will be providing an apple or a banana after halftime. Anyone with a medical condition requiring an alternate dietary need should have already contacted Mr. Williams.
  • Students must ask a chaperone for permission to go to the restroom.  A chaperone will accompany them to and from the restroom.
  • Students are expected to treat the chaperones and other parent volunteers with the utmost respect and appreciation. Anyone who does not adhere to this will face disciplinary action.
  • While it is our intent to have a good time and enjoy the atmosphere that comes with Texas high school football, we are there to do a job. Remember our purpose is to support the football team and represent the school and community with dignity and class as well as act as the premier spirit organization on campus.  We also have a job to do at halftime entertaining the crowd and providing excellent support for the drill team during their performance. We are very confident we will succeed. With this in mind, please refrain from visiting with your child or bringing family members up to the band to see them. This goes for younger siblings of the band members as well
Post-Game Procedures:
  • We will send a text message as soon as we leave the stadium letting those know who aren’t at the game what time to pick their child up from CSHS. Please plan to be there no later than five minutes before our texted arrival time. Do not park in drive lanes or against the curb.  If you see someone parking in these areas, please ask them politely to move as they will be in the way and delay the buses and truck from being unloaded.  The band parking lot will have plenty of free parking spaces.  
  • When we arrive at school each student is responsible for getting his or her instrument off of the truck and back into their assigned locker (or for pit, the pit room). Students who leave instruments on the truck will face disciplinary action the following week.
  • Once your instrument and uniform (when applicable) are put away, you are free to leave. Remember to take your belongings with you.  This includes but is not limited to your water jug, shako, gloves, shoes, garment bag, tote bag, undergarments and instrument.

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Game Day Checklist (Summer Uniform)

Please make sure that you have the following items with you for all football games that require the summer uniform.  We will have a uniform inspection in the band hall before departing for the game to check for all of these items except some instruments (see below).  Students missing items will either need to purchase new items or will be sent home.

What should be loaded on truck:
  • Instrument (except flutes and clarinets) and instrument accessories (e.g. reeds, valve oil, sticks, harnesses, etc.)
  • Lyre
What you need for uniform inspection:

Please be fully dressed in the summer uniform for uniform inspection.

  • Flutes and Clarinets
  • Flip folder (containing ALL stand tunes in order) Do NOT load this on the truck.
  • Blue half gallon water jug purchased at Equipment Night
  • Blue band polo
  • Black band shorts
  • Black no show socks (NOT ankle socks)
  • Black band shoes
  • Plain black leather or faux-leather belt(NO bling)
  • Longer hair tied back with plain THIN/SKINNY BLACK hair tie
What you cannot have:

This is not a comprehensive list, only a list of the most common items that students bring that they are not allowed to have.

  • No jewelry such as earrings, necklaces, bracelets, wristwatches, anklets, etc…
  • No thick/wide or colored headbands (students may wear a THIN/SKINNY BLACK headband to keep their bangs out of their face)
  • No Hats
  • No Sunglasses
  • Phones must remain out of sight at all times

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Water Wars II (The Sequel)

Come join in the fun as the CSHS Charger Band celebrates the beginning of the school year with water fun!  The League City Fire Department will be in attendance on Saturday, August 27, from 12-1pm, directly following our first Saturday practice.

Any parents interested in organizing games for the kids, please contact Laura Santos at foxylaura@verizon.net 

Kona Ice will also be there on Saturday, 12-12:30, so bring your $ if you want a frozen treat.

As their will be no sopping wet Chargers allowed in the band hall, please remember to bring your towels.  Also on the “to bring” list: water guns, water balloons and anything else water related you’d like to use as we battle the heat in our second annual Water Wars.

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Back to School 2016

All Band students…
  • Go directly to the Band Hall upon arrival at school.
  • Remain in the Band Hall until the bell rings releasing you to 1st Period or Advisory.
  • You may not eat breakfast in the Band Hall.  You can drop off your gear in the Band Hall then exit through the exterior door and enter the cafeteria via the breezeway.
Remember that for security reasons, only students currently enrolled in band are allowed in the Band Hall.  All non-band students will need to wait on Mane Street or in the cafeteria.
What students need for band class…
  1. Band binder with fundamental book and show music (downloadable from Charms), flip folder, and lyre for instrument. (THIS INCLUDES FOOTBALL PLAYERS)
  2. Dot book
  3. Instrument (THIS INCLUDES FOOTBALL PLAYERS)
    • With all necessary equipment such as reeds, valve oil, etc….
  4. Pencil(s) (THIS INCLUDES FOOTBALL PLAYERS)
  5. Athletic shoes (THIS INCLUDES FOOTBALL PLAYERS)
    • We will do basic marching in the band hall, students are required to change into athletic shoes if they are not wearing them to school.
  6. Clothing that allows students to perform all visuals
    • Students wearing tight jeans or skirts will need to change into athletic shorts; however, this will need to take place during the 7 minute passing period as we do not set aside class time for students to change clothes.
What students need for after school rehearsals…
  1. Band binder with fundamental book and show music, flip folder, and lyre for instrument.
  2. Dot book
  3. Instrument
    • With all necessary equipment such as reeds, valve oil, etc….
  4. Pencil(s)
  5. Water jug or Camelbak (1/2 gallon minimum; does not have to be the blue one purchased at Equipment Night) – we suggest filling the jug with ice then with water so the water will still be cold by the time rehearsal begins at 3:00.
  6. Athletic shoes
    • Vans, converse, vibram five fingers, or similar shoes, sandals, and flip flops are not acceptable footwear.
  7. White athletic t-shirt and shorts (any color)
    • Tank tops are allowed.
    • Ladies undergarments must remain hidden
  8. Sunscreen
    • Get the correct SPF for your skin type.
    • Apply sunscreen outside near the bike racks and not in the Band Hall.
  9. Hat/visor and sunglasses
    • Sun protection for your eyes
    • Silly hats are not acceptable.
  10. Students may eat a snack after school in the fine arts hallway as long as they clean up after themselves.  Those who eat A lunch are highly encouraged to eat a snack after school.

Note: failure to have required items at during and after school rehearsals will negatively affect weekly participation grades.

Notes for parents…
  1. Please refrain from dropping forgotten items off at the front desk for your child.  If possible, please wait until 2:45 and deliver the items to your child outside the band hall.
  2. The UIL 8-hour Rule begins with the first day of school.  We will not go over time due to the UIL 8-Hour Rule.  To re-familiarize yourself with this rule, please see the required forms section at Charms.
  3. Please pick up your child within 10 minutes of the rehearsal’s conclusion.  If you will not be able to make it within that time, please make other arrangements.
  4. Use caution when picking up your child as there will be a lot of foot traffic moving in both directions across the driveway.
  5. Rather than using the bus lane for pick up and drop off, we ask that you please use a designated parking space on the cafeteria end of the practice lot if one is available or use the pick-up/drop-off area at the front of the school.
  6. For the safety of the students, please avoid driving past the 50 yard line on the band practice field while students are on the lot moving equipment.
  7. Continue to monitor your child for proper hydration.

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Meet the Chargers

This is a community pep rally where all members of the community are invited to come and show their support for the Clear Springs Charger Band, Silverados, Cheerleaders, and Fall Athletes.

Schedule:

Wednesday, August 24

3:00 – Rehearsal
5:30 – Rehearsal Ends – Dinner Break (pizza provided)
6:10 – Assemble in Band Hall
6:30 – Meet the Chargers in Main Gym
7:30 – end of event
7:35 – Band Hall closed/all students picked up
Clear Springs High School – Competition Gym

What to wear:

Rehearsal clothes are acceptable; however, students may change clothes and be less smelly if they so choose.

Note:

We will be providing PIZZA!  As you can see in the schedule above, rehearsal on this day ends at 5:30pm.  We will be providing pizza for the students.  They are also welcome to bring their own meal, but should not expect to have time to leave for dinner.

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Preview Night

Come out and support our kids at our annual Preview Night.

Saturday, August 20
6:00 PM Performance; 4:00 PM Report 
Clear Springs High School – Back Parking Lot
(performance will move to the gym in the event of rain)

Our kids have been working hard this summer & want to show off what they have learned.  The performance will take place on the band parking lot behind the school so you will want to bring folding chairs.  Following the performance we will have an optional meal and social gathering in the cafeteria.  This is a great opportunity for parents to meet and/or socialize with their other band parents, and for the kids to get a chance to relax and enjoy each other’s company before school starts.

This year we will be serving BBQ brisket sandwiches, chips, cookies, soft drinks, and water in the cafeteria immediately following the performance. We will have gluten free buns available for those that prefer it. There will also be a vegetarian option of veggie burgers Tickets are $5 per plate for both parents and students and will be sold at the door.  There is no presale.

Our boosters have invited EB Dazzled to join us with their beautiful selection of custom bling including “Charger Band” logo shirts. Come see them in person after dinner on Preview Night. If you ordered from EB Dazzled on Equipment Night, your order can be picked up on Preview Night. The Booster Club will also be taking orders for yard signs and car decals.

We will be wearing our Summer Uniform for Preview Night.
  • Blue band polo
  • Black band shorts
  • Black no show socks(NOT ankle socks)
  • Black band shoes
  • Plain black leather or faux-leather belt(NO bling)
  • Longer hair tied back with plain thin BLACK hair tie
  • No jewelry such as earrings, necklaces, bracelets, wristwatches, anklets, etc…
  • No Hats

Items ordered at Equipment Night will be handed out prior to Saturday.  On Saturday, we will provide loaners to those students who ordered after Equipment Night.  Students will need to provide their own no-show black socks and plain black leather belt.

Football Program Pictures – We will be taking photos for the football program prior to the Preview Night performance.  Required dress will be the same as for Preview Night (see above).  This will start promptly at 4:00 PM.

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Rock-A-Thon Wrap Up and After Party

Congratulations to all the Charger Band members who participated in our annual Rock-A-Thon.  As of Saturday we had brought in $23,295 dollars.  With the envelopes and online donations that are still coming in, we will push the threshold of $25,000!  We also had over 70% of all the band members participate, which is the most ever!

Congratulations to our top 3 fundraisers:
  1. Emily Thibodeaux at $1,000, who took home an octopus hat, Whataburger for a year, the first class experience on our spring trip (pending her trip eligibility), AND will be designing drill for one of our season finally game half time shows.
  2. Gilberto Torres at $890, who took home a dragon hat, $50 Amazon gift card, a Whataburger coupon pack and will be DJ for a game.
  3. Samantha Study at $800 who took home a butterfly hat, $25 Amazon gift card and a Whataburger coupon pack
Congratulations to our top section:
  1. Our top fundraising section, the Color Guard, will enter our “After Party” free of charge!  They averaged $181.84 per student in their section!  Well done, Color Guard!

Honorable mention also goes to the Saxophone section. They had an average of $178.16 per student and almost 90% of their section participating!!!!!  It was neck and neck all the way to the end!

A BIG thank you goes out to Laura Santos, Roxanne Green, the student leaders, and the rest of the Rock-A-Thon committee for all of their hard work securing prizes, decorating the commons, and planning our most fun Rock-A-Thon ever!

After Party:

Friday, August 19
9:00AM-11:00AM
Bay Area Raceway
3825 Gulf Fwy, Dickinson, TX 77539

The After Party is only for those students who participated in the Rock-A-Thon.  Tickets are free for the Color Guard and Top 3 earners.  Tickets are $5 for students who made their $250 goal and $10 for everyone else who participated in Rock-a-thon. Tickets include unlimited go cart rides, free play on video games, and free play on pool table/air hockey, etc.  If you want to play the games that give out tokens, you will need to bring extra $ for that. We will have a few drinks and snacks there, however, if you want to bring your own drinks, food or snacks, that is OK as Bay Area Raceway allows us to bring food.

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