Week 25: March 1 - 5, 2021
MONDAY |
Fundraiser Counting Team (4:00pm-6:00pm) (HS Bandroom) |
TUESDAY |
CBBA Executive Board Meeting (7:00pm) (Zoom) |
WEDNESDAY |
No Activities Scheduled |
THURSDAY |
Bear Jazz Ensemble (3:45pm-5:00pm) |
FRIDAY |
No Activities Scheduled |
SATURDAY |
No Events - Have A Great Weekend! |
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FROM THE DIRECTORS:
Bear Band Family:
Thank you all who participated in our cookie dough/cheesecake fundraiser. We hope to report to you soon the results and reward participating students. Please stay tuned!
We are about to have a really long stretch of school days with no student holidays until Spring Break. We need to prepare mentally for the longest stretch we've had in school since the start of the pandemic. We have to be mindful of "burnout" - as students face ongoing stress or frustration - with no time to relax and recharge. Well-meaning teachers, parents, and family can easily contribute to burnout in students. Here are some ideas to think about when dealing with the stresses of school:
Thank you all who participated in our cookie dough/cheesecake fundraiser. We hope to report to you soon the results and reward participating students. Please stay tuned!
We are about to have a really long stretch of school days with no student holidays until Spring Break. We need to prepare mentally for the longest stretch we've had in school since the start of the pandemic. We have to be mindful of "burnout" - as students face ongoing stress or frustration - with no time to relax and recharge. Well-meaning teachers, parents, and family can easily contribute to burnout in students. Here are some ideas to think about when dealing with the stresses of school:
- Define Your Priorities
What is most relevant to you in your learning? Defining your priorities to yourself and others will make it evident to which activities and projects should come first. Evaluating your preferences will empower you to make decisions when faced with multiple tasks and requests quickly.
Your peers and friends may have different preferences, so be careful not to adapt to others just because their priorities are different from yours. To persevere through the burnout, cling to your priorities rather than believing you must follow what others deem significant. Do what is most meaningful to you for your comfort and peace. - Get Your Act Together
Plan and schedule your activities, which will enable you to visibly see how much work you must accomplish in order to add more to your list. This also prevents you from procrastinating by planning to keep you focused, especially if you are stressed. Always set aside time for studying and time for relaxing. Set a schedule for homework, practice, studying, and (most importantly) self-care. - Set Goals, but Let's be Real!
You only get so many hours in a day, which means you can only accomplish so much. If you get overwhelmed with the number of tasks, set practical goals to accomplish each day while scheduling time for rest to avoid stress-induced fatigue. Exerting yourself past your limit can cause you to get sick and prevent you from accomplishing any goals. It is critical that you set limitations for yourself by setting realistic daily goals. - Get Comfortable with saying "No."
You do not have to accept every invitation or task! While you may feel pressured or feel that you are letting down others, saying "no" to things of little importance is a healthy way to avoid burnout, leaving you more time to accomplish your own priorities while taking time for yourself. - Get Enough Rest
According to the National Sleep Foundation, teenagers (14-17-years old) need 8-10 hours of sleep. The major key to this is the quality of sleep, meaning you have to put away your phone and other electronics (see below) so that your mind can rest. With enough sleep, your mind and body will be refreshed and full of energy to face the daily grind while accomplishing your goals. - Put the Phone Down!
Take a break from your device (and especially from social media)! Unhealthy use of our phones forces us to always be available - sometimes even in the wee hours of the day. Seriously, turn the phone off when you go to sleep (that text message can wait until morning), remember you need quality sleep to feel revived to face the day. Your family and friends who really love you will understand.
- Ask for help
We are very fortunate at Cherokee Bluff, as we have several networks to help you are experiencing burnout. Reach out to a teacher, counselor, friend, or even a cranky band director! These folks can help you cope and recover from burnout by giving you practical advice and solutions. We care very deeply for our students, and we want you to accomplish all of your goals in a healthy, supportive environment.
CBBA GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS:
If you haven't already, join our Cherokee Bluff Band Parents Association - CBBA Facebook Group - this is a wonderful place to get answers, share photos, and talk with other band parents. Just search Cherokee Bluff Band Parents Association - CBBA (see image below.
It’s true that band is a wonderful experience for the students. It’s also true that there’s a lot of work required to support it! That’s why we need you as a volunteer. And, yes, you really will have fun when you volunteer and get to know other parents and band students! We have volunteer opportunities for each grade level/family and can work with your availability. Come join the fun!
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BAND PARENT GENERAL MEETING (6th grade - 12th grade)
Tuesday, March 9th (7:00pm via Zoom) (see link above in "From The Directors" section).
We hope that you will join us (all parents 6th grade - 12th grade), as we continue to support our kids. Remember, if you have a child involved in the band program, you are automatically members of CBBA - and your involvement is critical to the success of both your individual student and the entire band. Come join us!
As of this publication, we are holding all parent meetings virtual with Zoom.
If you have any questions about CBBA, please feel free to reach out to the executive board officers (emails are listed on the homepage).
Tuesday, March 9th (7:00pm via Zoom) (see link above in "From The Directors" section).
We hope that you will join us (all parents 6th grade - 12th grade), as we continue to support our kids. Remember, if you have a child involved in the band program, you are automatically members of CBBA - and your involvement is critical to the success of both your individual student and the entire band. Come join us!
As of this publication, we are holding all parent meetings virtual with Zoom.
If you have any questions about CBBA, please feel free to reach out to the executive board officers (emails are listed on the homepage).
Middle School Announcements:
6th Grade Band:
- Cookie Dough Fundraiser: Thank you to all students who participated in the Cookie Dough/Cheesecake Fundraiser! We will send out details about delivery once everything is finalized.
- Pass-offs: Most students have now passed-off all 10 lines! We have two weeks left until the end of the 9 weeks, so students who are not done need to be practicing really hard at home. Please check with your child to see how many lines they have passed.
- Practice! It is essential that all students continue to practice their instruments regularly. Please make sure your child is practicing at least every other day for a minimum of 30 minutes.
7th Grade Band:
- Cookie Dough Fundraiser: Thank you to all students who participated in the Cookie Dough/Cheesecake Fundraiser! We will send out details about delivery once everything is finalized.
- Playing Test: We will have another playing test due by Friday this week. Students will submit the work through Canvas.
- Practice! It is essential that all students continue to practice their instruments regularly. Please make sure your child is practicing at least every other day for a minimum of 30 minutes.
8th Grade Band:
- Cookie Dough Fundraiser: Thank you to all students who participated in the Cookie Dough/Cheesecake Fundraiser! We will send out details about delivery once everything is finalized.
- Practice! It is essential that all students continue to practice their instruments regularly. Please make sure your child is practicing at least every other day for a minimum of 30 minutes.
Middle School Virtual Band Students:
- Cookie Dough Fundraiser: Thank you to all students who participated in the Cookie Dough/Cheesecake Fundraiser! We will send out details about delivery once everything is finalized.
- Class work for Virtual Band students this week: Students will have an assignment in Canvas that is due by the end of the week. We will have our required zoom on Tuesday at our normal time of 11:30am and the link can be found in Canvas. Thursday at 11:30am is an optional zoom for students that have questions or need help.
High School Announcements:
- Cookie Dough Fundraiser: Thank you to all students who participated in the Cookie Dough/Cheesecake Fundraiser! We will send out details about delivery once everything is finalized.
- Parents please check your child's grades on Infinite Campus! We have several missing assignment that need to be completed ASAP! Please contact Mr. Cantrell if you need access to Infinite Campus or Canvas.
- Practice! It is essential that all students continue to practice their instruments regularly while we are not at school in person. Please make sure your child is practicing at least every other day for a minimum of 20 minutes a day or 100 minutes per week. With LGPE on the horizon, students have playing assignments daily.
- Bear Jazz Ensemble: Bear Jazz Ensemble resumes this week on Thursday (3:45pm).
- Attendance: Please be reminded that if you see that you are going to be absent from class or rehearsal, please notify Mr. Cantrell so that we can plan accordingly for our rehearsals. It is recommended that you notify him well in advance (NOT THE DAY OF THE ABSENCE!). This is the link for the ABSENCE REQUEST FORM if you know you will be missing a rehearsal/event.
MARCHING BEARS ANNOUNCEMENTS:
SPRING MARCHING BAND:
All high school band directors in Hall County are discussing plans for our Spring events. We have several schools (even from outside Hall County) interested in joining our Spring exhibition events. We are planning to rehearse music during class to eliminate an exorbitant every other day rehearsals while working with our kids who have several spring events. We are planning to have some Saturday camps in late March and April. These rehearsals will more than likely be early morning (8:00am - 12noon) in the cooler morning hours.
All of the above details will be finalized over the next week as we coordinate with our colleagues across the county. Stay tuned!
All high school band directors in Hall County are discussing plans for our Spring events. We have several schools (even from outside Hall County) interested in joining our Spring exhibition events. We are planning to rehearse music during class to eliminate an exorbitant every other day rehearsals while working with our kids who have several spring events. We are planning to have some Saturday camps in late March and April. These rehearsals will more than likely be early morning (8:00am - 12noon) in the cooler morning hours.
All of the above details will be finalized over the next week as we coordinate with our colleagues across the county. Stay tuned!
*SPRING MARCHING BAND EXHIBITIONS - MAY 1 (@ NORTH HALL) AND MAY 15 (@ NORTH HALL)
Students attendance at ALL rehearsals are required. Failure to communicate pre-arranged absences will result in penalty or withdrawal from the group. In order for us to be successful, we need ALL STUDENTS at rehearsal ALL OF THE TIME!
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