GAME 6 @ FALLS

Schedule/Location:
Friday, October 20

3:30 Rehearsal
4:30 Load Truck/Eat Dinner/Change into full uniform
5:30 Inspection in the Band Hall
5:45 Depart CSHS 6:00 Arrive Challenger Columbia Stadium
7:00 Kickoff
10:00 Depart Challenger Columbia Stadium
10:20 Arrive CSHS
11:00 Band Hall closes/last student picked up

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

Please make sure that you read the game day checklist below BEFORE Friday to avoid confusion and delay.

  • Game Day Checklist (FULL UNIFORM) – read this to make sure you have everything.  Students missing items will either be required to purchase a new item or will be sent home.
  • Game Day Preparation, Procedures, & Expectations – read this so that you know what to and not to do. (e.g. – do not eat in the stands except for our 3rd quarter snacks or you will be suspended from the remaining football games.)

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GAME 5 [HOMECOMING] & CHANNELVIEW MARCHING CONTEST

Saturday, ROCKtober 14th will be another busy day for the Charger Band!  We will have our Homecoming football game followed by the Channelview ISD Marching Band Festival that evening.

Schedule/Locations:

10:00 AM – Rehearse
11:00 AM – Load Truck
11:30 AM – Depart wearing Summer Uniform/Load Full Uniform on Bus in Garment Bag
1:00 PM – Kickoff
4:00 PM – Dinner at Stadium; Change into Full Uniform

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

5:00 PM – Depart Challenger Columbia Stadium
6:30 PM – Warm-up
7:15 PM – Perform
8:30 PM – Awards
9:00 PM – Depart Maddry Stadium
9:45 PM – Arrive CSHS/Unload Truck
10:15 PM – All students picked up

Ray Maddry Stadium (map)
828 Sheldon Rd, Channelview, TX 77530

We will be wearing the Summer Uniform for the football game and our Full Uniform for the contest.  Please use both Game Day Checklist (Summer Uniform) and Contest Day Checklist:

Notes:
  • At the game there will be no restroom breaks until after we are settled into the stands.  Everyone should use the restroom before we depart before and after the game.
  • Students need to use the restrooms before we depart for the contest as their will not be an opportunity to use the restroom until after our performance.

Please come and support the band and encourage any other friends/family to come to the contest as it is always more enjoyable for the students to perform at a contest with a large cheering section made up of  family and friends.   Family and friends can show their support by cheering louder than any other band’s supporters.  We should hear an especially loud cheer both when they announce our band at the beginning of our performance and at the conclusion of our performance.  Applause is also needed after solos, section features, and big musical or visual moments.  This is not like concert season.  A lot of applause is highly encouraged.

Admission is $5 per person over the age of 6 (under 6 is free).
Spectator parking is free and available off of Sheldon Rd.  Additional parking will be provided across the street in the Early Childhood Center parking lot.  The spectator entrance is located at the south end of the stadium.

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GAME 4 @ ALVIN

Schedule/Location:
Friday, September 29

3:00 Rehearsal
4:00 Load Truck/Eat Dinner/Change into full uniform
4:45 Chaperone Meeting in Hallway
5:00 Inspection in the Band Hall
5:15 Depart CSHS 6:00 Arrive Alvin Memorial Stadium
7:00 Kickoff
10:00 Depart Alvin Memorial Stadium
10:40 Arrive CSHS
11:30 Band Hall closes/last student picked up

Alvin Memorial Stadium
Stadium Dr via 802 S Johnson St, Alvin, TX 77511 (map)

Please make sure that you read the game day checklist below BEFORE Friday to avoid confusion and delay.

  • Game Day Checklist (FULL UNIFORM) – read this to make sure you have everything.  Students missing items will either be required to purchase a new item or will be sent home.
  • Game Day Preparation, Procedures, & Expectations – read this so that you know what to and not to do. (e.g. – do not eat in the stands except for our 3rd quarter snacks or you will be suspended from the remaining football games.)

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GAME 3 vs. Creek – SENIOR NIGHT

Schedule/Location:
Friday, September 29

3:00 Rehearsal
4:00 Load Truck/Eat Dinner/Change into full uniform
4:45 Chaperone Meeting outside Band Hall
5:00 Inspection in the Band Hall
5:15 Depart CSHS
5:50 Arrive Veterans Memorial Stadium
6:15 Senior Night begins
7:00 Kickoff
10:00 Depart Veterans Memorial Stadium
10:20 Arrive CSHS
10:50 Band Hall closes/last student picked up

Veterans Memorial Stadium
2305 E Main St, League City, TX 77573 (map)

This will be our first performance wearing our full uniform.  Please make sure that you read the new game day checklist below BEFORE Friday or you will be very stressed.

  • Game Day Checklist (FULL UNIFORM) – read this to make sure you have everything.  Students missing items will either be required to purchase a new item or will be sent home.
  • Game Day Preparation, Procedures, & Expectations – read this so that you know what to and not to do. (e.g. – do not eat in the stands except for our 3rd quarter snacks or you will be suspended from the remaining football games.)

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CCISD Honors the Heroes of Harvey at Home Opener

As the 2017 football season home games kick off this Friday, CCISD wishes to shine the Friday night lights on the Heroes of Harvey, the first responders, as well as a community that stepped up in awe-inspiring ways. As many were impacted by the storm and may be experiencing financial difficulty, the District is offering free admission to all fans, heroes and helpers.

Donations to the CCISD Cares fund will be accepted at the gates. The CCISD Cares fund is directly benefitting CCISD families impacted by the storm by providing help with basic needs from clothing and food to toiletries and cleaning supplies. Donations of new school shoes and/or socks for boys and girls, ages 3 to 18, will also be collected at the gates.

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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 30

Meet the Chargers

5:30 – Report to Band Hall
6:00 – Set up in Gym
6:30 – Event begins
7:30 – Equipment Night items will be distributed – please allow 30 minutes for pick-up
What to wear:

Royal blue shirt with shorts and athletic shoes.

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Playoff Game #2 vs. Northshore

Schedule/Location:

3:00 Rehearsal
4:00 Dinner
4:45 Inspection
5:30 Depart CSHS
7:00 Kickoff
10:00 Depart Stadium
CCISD Veterans Memorial Stadium

Game Meal:

Game meals for playoff games were not included in the band payments, therefore we will be collecting $10 on Friday before the meal.  CASH ONLY! Students that do not reserve a meal and/or do not bring money will not receive a game meal.  COMPLETE THE  REQUIRED PLAYOFF MEAL SURVEY TO RESERVE YOUR MEAL!  

Please make sure that you read the game day checklist below BEFORE Friday or you will be very stressed.

  • Game Day Preparation, Procedures, & Expectations – read this so that you know what to and not to do. (e.g. – do not eat in the stands except for our 3rd quarter snacks or you will be suspended from the remaining football games.)
  • Game Day Checklist (Full Uniform) – read this to make sure you have everything.  Students missing items will either be required to purchase a new item or will be sent home.
Notes:
  • We will monitor the weather.  If it is cold, students will be allowed to wear letter jackets, black jackets, or black hoodies if needed.  They may also wear knit caps as long as they are black.
  • For this week and any future playoff games, we will be taking our equipment in a box truck.  The Charger Band trailer will remain at school.  It is highly recommended that students who have to put their instrument on the truck (anyone who does not play flute or clarinet) purchase a luggage strap to secure around the case to keep it from opening during transit.  This is similar to the request we make when we travel by air on our spring trips.

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Football Playoffs Heads Up

As we approach the final two games of the regular season, it is time to look ahead to the playoffs.  In Texas, four teams from each football district advance to the playoffs.  The teams are then divided into Division I and Division II based on their enrollment numbers.  The two schools with the highest enrollment compete in Division I while the other two compete in Division II.  This means that there will be two champions for Class 6A.

Based on the current standings, Dickinson, Clear Creek, and Friendswood are in the playoffs.  We will clinch the final playoff spot if we win at least one of our last two games or if Clear Brook loses one of their last two games.  According to UIL enrollment numbers, we will be in Division I with Dickinson.

What does all of this mean to the band?  We are required to go to all football games including the playoffs.  Plan on an additional football game the weekend of November 13-14.  The game site and kickoff time will be determined when all of the districts solidify their playoff spots.  It is possible we will not know a day or location of the game until Monday, November 9.  If we win, we will repeat this scenario until we lose or until we win the state championship which takes place at 4:00 PM, December 9, at NRG Stadium (Home of the Texans).

We will continue to serve a pregame meal.  Details about this will be shared at a later date.

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Game #9 vs. Clear Falls

Schedule/Location:

3:00 PM Rehearsal
4:00 PM Load Truck, Eat Dinner, Change into Full Uniform
4:40 PM Block in Band Hall (Chaperons should report by this time)
5:00 PM Depart CSHS as soon as all 5 buses arrive
5:40 PM Arrive Veteran’s Stadium
6:00 PM Kickoff
9:00 PM Depart Veteran’s Stadium
10:00 PM All students picked up
CCISD Veteran’s Memorial Stadium

Please make sure that you read the game day checklist below BEFORE Friday or you will be very stressed.

  • Game Day Preparation, Procedures, & Expectations – read this so that you know what to and not to do. (e.g. – do not eat in the stands except for our 3rd quarter snacks or you will be suspended from the remaining football games.)
  • Game Day Checklist (Full Uniform) – read this to make sure you have everything.  Students missing items will either be required to purchase a new item or will be sent home.
Notes:
  • We are monitoring the weather forecast as are school officials.  Friday’s game is still a go and a decision on the game will not be made until game time.  Students should be prepared to wear their blue polos and blue jeans with their band shoes.  We will provide ponchos if it is raining.
  • We are the visiting team and will be seated at the north end of the stadium near the flag pole.

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Game #8 vs Clear Creek

Schedule/Location:

3:00 PM Rehearsal
4:00 PM Load Truck, Eat Dinner, Change into Summer Uniform
4:40 PM Block in Band Hall
5:00 PM Depart CSHS
6:00 PM Arrive Veteran’s Stadium
7:00 PM Kickoff
10:00 PM Depart Veteran’s Stadium
11:00 PM All students picked up
CCISD Veteran’s Memorial Stadium

Please make sure that you read the game day checklist below BEFORE Friday or you will be very stressed.

  • Game Day Preparation, Procedures, & Expectations – read this so that you know what to and not to do. (e.g. – do not eat in the stands except for our 3rd quarter snacks or you will be suspended from the remaining football games.)
  • Game Day Checklist (Full Uniform) – read this to make sure you have everything.  Students missing items will either be required to purchase a new item or will be sent home.
Notes:
  • Parents, family, and friends who will be attending this game please be aware that this is normally the most crowded game of the year. It is highly advised that you arrive early in order to get seats.
  • We are monitoring the weather forecast as are school officials.  Friday’s game is still a go and a decision on the game will not be made until game time.  Students should be prepared to wear their blue polos and blue jeans with their band shoes.  We will provide ponchos if it is raining.

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Game #7 vs. Clear Brook (Intermediate Night)

Schedule/Location:

3:00 PM Rehearsal
4:00 PM Load Truck, Eat Dinner, Change into Full Uniform
4:40 PM Block in Band Hall
5:00 PM Depart CSHS
6:00 PM Arrive Veteran’s Stadium
7:00 PM Kickoff
10:00 PM Depart Veteran’s Stadium
11:00 PM All students picked up
CCISD Veteran’s Memorial Stadium

Please make sure that you read the game day checklist below BEFORE Friday or you will be very stressed.

  • Game Day Preparation, Procedures, & Expectations – read this so that you know what to and not to do. (e.g. – do not eat in the stands except for our 3rd quarter snacks or you will be suspended from the remaining football games.)
  • Game Day Checklist (Full Uniform) – read this to make sure you have everything.  Students missing items will either be required to purchase a new item or will be sent home.
Notes:
  • The intermediate students will be attending this game, therefore it will be crowded in the stands.

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Game #6 vs Friendswood

Schedule/Location:

3:00 PM Game Meal
3:45 PM Block in Band Hall in Full Uniform
4:30 PM Depart CSHS
4:55 PM Arrive CCISD Veteran’s Memorial Stadium
6:00 PM Kickoff
9:00 PM Depart CCISD Veteran’s Memorial Stadium
9:40 PM All students picked up
CCISD Veteran’s Memorial Stadium

Please make sure that you read the game day checklist below BEFORE Saturday or you will be very stressed.

  • Game Day Preparation, Procedures, & Expectations – read this so that you know what to and not to do. (e.g. – do not eat in the stands except for our 3rd quarter snacks or you will be suspended from the remaining football games.)
  • Game Day Checklist (Full Uniform) – read this to make sure you have everything.  Students missing items will either be required to purchase a new item or will be sent home.
Notes:
  • There will be no restroom breaks until after we are settled into the stands.  Everyone should use the restroom before we depart before and after the game.

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Game #5 vs Clear Lake & Galena Park Contest

Saturday, October 3rd will be a busy day for the Charger Band.  We will have a contest at Galena park in the morning and our Homecoming football game in the afternoon.

Schedule/Location:

6:45 AM Band Hall opens/change into full uniform
7:10 AM Inspection in Band Hall
7:30 AM Depart CSHS
8:00 AM Arrive at GPISD Stadium
9:00 AM Warm up
9:45 AM Performance
10:15 AM Depart GPISD Stadium
11:00 AM Return to CSHS
Galena Park ISD Stadium

11:00 AM Game Meal
11:40 PM Meet in Band Hall in Summer Uniform
12:05 PM Depart CSHS
1:15 PM Homecoming Ceremony
2:00 PM Kickoff
5:00 PM Depart Veterans Memorial Stadium
5:40 PM All students picked up
CCISD Veterans Memorial Stadium

We will be wearing our Full Uniform for the contest and the Summer Uniform for the football game since it is in the afternoon.  Please use both contest day checklist and Game Day Checklist (Summer Uniform):

Notes:
  • Students need to use the restrooms before we depart for the contest as their will not be an opportunity to use the restroom until after our performance.
  • At the game there will be no restroom breaks until after we are settled into the stands.  Everyone should use the restroom before we depart before and after the game.

Please come and support the band and encourage any other friends/family to come to the contest as it is always more enjoyable for the students to perform at a contest with a large cheering section made up of  family and friends.   Family and friends can show their support by cheering louder than any other band’s supporters.  We should hear an especially loud cheer both when they announce our band at the beginning of our performance and at the conclusion of our performance.  Applause is also needed after solos, section features, and big musical or visual moments.  This is not like concert season.  A lot of applause is highly encouraged.

For information about ticket pricing and the detailed performance schedule of all bands,  please visit the contest website below:

Galena Park Marching Band Festival

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Game 4 vs. Brazoswood

Schedule/Location:

2:30-3:15 Students attend tutorials
3:30 Rehearsal
4:00 Load Truck/Eat Dinner/Change into Full Uniform
4:40 All students seated in Band Hall in Full Uniform
5:00 Depart CSHS (will leave before 5:00 if buses arrive sooner)
6:30 Arrive at Hopper Stadium
7:00 Kickoff vs. Brazoswood
10:00 Depart Hopper Stadium
11:30 Arrive CSHS/Turn in Uniform/Unload truck Friday morning
11:59 All students picked up
Hopper Stadium

This will be our first performance wearing our full uniform.  Please make sure that you read the new game day checklist below BEFORE Thursday or you will be very stressed.

  • Game Day Preparation, Procedures, & Expectations – read this so that you know what to and not to do. (e.g. – do not eat in the stands except for our 3rd quarter snacks or you will be suspended from the remaining football games.)
  • Game Day Checklist (Full Uniform) – read this to make sure you have everything.  Students missing items will either be required to purchase a new item or will be sent home.
Notes:
  • This is a long bus ride, students are encouraged to bring homework to do on the bus.
  • There will be no restroom breaks until after we are settled into the stands.  Everyone should use the restroom before we depart before and after the game.

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Game Day Checklist (Full Uniform)

Please make sure that you have the following items with you for all football games that require the Full 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.

Full uniform = Black band jacket, black band pants (bibbers), plain calf-length black socks, black band shoes, black gloves (winds only), black shirt with white horse head on back of neck worn under uniform.

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 full 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
  • Black band tote bag
  • Black band garment bag
  • Marching uniform jacket (checkout AFTER dinner)
  • Marching uniform pants (checkout AFTER dinner)
  • Black sweat-wicking t-shirt with horse head on the back
  • Plain calf length black socks
  • Black band shoes
  • Hat box
  • Shako (that is the band hat)
  • Black band gloves
  • Gauntlets
  • Blue band polo (in case it rains)
  • Blue jeans (in case it rains)
  • Plain black leather or faux-leather belt(NO bling)(in case it rains)
  • 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 there bangs out of their face)
  • No Hats
  • No Sunglasses
  • Phones must remain out of sight at all times

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Game 2 vs. Dobie

Schedule/Location:

2:30 PM Load Truck
3:00 PM Eat Dinner, Change into Summer Uniform
3:45 PM Block in Band Hall
4:15 PM Depart CSHS
5:00 PM Arrive Pasadena Veteran’s Memorial Stadium
6:00 PM Kickoff
9:00 PM Depart Pasadena Veteran’s Memorial Stadium
10:00 PM All students picked up at CSHS
Pasadena Veterans Memorial Stadium

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.

The following message is from Ms. Elizondo, our head Chaperone:

For all parents who will be chaperoning this year, there will be a short meeting outside the band hall at 3pm this Saturday.

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!  Karen Elizondo—Head Chaperone

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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 buffet style in front of Culinary Arts.  We will also have some tables available in Room 1816.
  • 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:
  • 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.
Game Behavior Expectations:
  • 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 1 vs. North Shore

Schedule/Location:

3:00 PM Rehearsal
4:00 PM Load Truck, Eat Dinner, Change into Summer Uniform
4:40 PM Block in Band Hall
5:00 PM Depart CSHS
6:00 PM Arrive Veteran’s Stadium
7:00 PM Kickoff
10:00 PM Depart Veteran’s Stadium
11:00 PM All students picked up
CCISD Veteran’s Memorial Stadium

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.

Notes:
  • For the safety of all Students, they will all be fed a game meal and receive a 3rd quarter snack even if they are not up-to-date on their band payments

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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 there bangs out of their face)
  • No Hats
  • No Sunglasses
  • Phones must remain out of sight at all times

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Playoff Game #1 vs Alief Elsik – NEW INFORMATION REGARDING MEALS AND COLD WEATHER

Please make sure that you read the “Notes” section below as it has been updated to include information about the expected cold weather.

PLAYOFF GAMES WERE NOT INCLUDED IN THE MEAL PLAN PURCHASED AT THE BEGINNING OF THE YEAR.  STUDENTS NEED TO BRING $10 CASH TO PAY FOR THEIR MEAL AND 3RD QUARTER SNACK.  STUDENTS WHO DO NOT BRING CASH WILL HAVE THIS EXPENSE ADDED TO THEIR CHARMS ACCOUNT.

Schedule/Location:

Friday, November 14th
3:00 Rehearsal
4:00 Dinner/Load Truck
5:00 Depart CSHS
6:00 Arrive at Kenneth Hall Stadium
7:00 Kickoff
10:00 Depart Kenneth Hall Stadium
10:30 Arrive at CSHS
Kenneth Hall Stadium – Fort Bend ISD

Notes:
  • If it is cold, students may wear either a Clear Springs letter jacket or an all black or royal blue jacket (no big logos or other colors) over their uniform.  Small brand labels such as North Face are fine.
  • Students may also wear Under Armour type compression clothing for cold weather under their uniform and black sweat-wicking band tshirt. (can be another brand)
  • Must be compression fit as anything lose will not fit correctly under the uniform.  They will still need to wear shorts over the compression clothing.
  • CANNOT be a turtle neck as it would be visible.
  • Knit caps and ear muffs may be worn provided they are black or royal blue.  Small logos such as North Face or the brand of the item are fine.  Camouflage, Longhorn, and A&M logos are not allowed even if the hat is black.
  • Reminder that jeans are NOT permitted under the uniform.  Students will be required to go to the restroom to take them off.
  • We will be wearing full uniforms with black gloves.  Thicker gloves may be worn by brass players provided they can still play their instruments correctly.  Hand warmers are allowed.  Please click here to read the Game Day Checklist (Full Uniform) and make sure you have everything that you need.
  • Students are not permitted to bring blankets on the bus (students may bring a jacket or sweatshirt to wear if they get cold in the air conditioning).  Blankets are only allowed in the stands for students to sit on.  They may not be used to cover up.
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
  • Change into full uniform AFTER eating dinner.  Gauntlets and gloves should be worn.  Shakos should be in the hat box with the hat box open for inspection.
  • We will have uniform inspection in the band hall before departure.  Don’t get lazy and think you have everything because you have already been to several games.
  • Students will be lined up in rows by grade level.  Seniors by parking lot wall, then juniors, sophomores, and freshmen by hallway wall.  Please click here and read the Game Day Checklist (Full Uniform) to make sure you have everything.  Students missing items will either be required to purchase a new item or will be sent home.  Make sure you have a garment bag to transport your uniform in on the bus.
Game Procedures:
  • 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.
Game Behavior Expectations:
  • 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 are put away, you are free to leave. Remember to take your belongings with you.  This includes your water jug, shako, gloves, shoes, garment bag, tote bag, undergarments and instrument.

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