Seaman Viking Bands

Mr. Stahly and Mrs. Kennedy will be providing a GoogleMeet Informational Meeting at 6:00pm on Wednesday, August 5th, in place of the in-person meeting originally scheduled. Our handbook, Charms, cookie dough, and Winter Park updates will be discussed. Please plan on attending virtually. If you are unable to do so, a recorded version will be available at a later time.

• Link to join the meeting: https://meet.google.com/dwr-hxqb-dis
• Disable your audio and video once you join.
• Should you have any questions, please utilize the chat feature and we will address them.

We had a wonderful morning with our leadership, percussion, and ADT students today. We look forward to seeing our incoming freshmen and transfer students tomorrow morning. Here is a quick reminder of what to expect when you arrive and what to bring:

1. Camp begins at 8am and concludes at 10am.
2. $40 camp fee in either cash, check made to “Seaman Bank,” or PayPal.
3. NO INSTRUMENTS are needed tomorrow, but we will play on Wednesday.
4. Masks must be worn to and from vehicles and when not actively marching on the field.
5. Students will be greeted with hand sanitizer by our leadership and will give them a “bubble” on the track to put personal belongings and stay distant as we wait for all to arrive.
6. Have a water bottle with you.
7. Wear tennis shoes and school appropriate outdoor wear.

It’s going to be a beautiful morning to spend time with each other and remember how to move our bodies! There might even be an opportunity for someone to win $5 cash money. Can we say Sonic Happy Hour?

See you tomorrow!

We have had some questions about the camp payment and want to make sure that everyone understands how it works for this year.

“I am attending camp.”

The total cost is $40. This includes the white TNR T-shirt and insurance. Shirt sizes were collected at the end of the spring semester so we are able to distribute the first day of camp after payment is received. Funds in your Charms account may not be used for this payment. Please choose to submit your payment via PayPal (directions found in our last camp email), send cash, or a check written to “Seaman Bank.”

“I am not attending camp but have enrolled for the fall.”

You will be charged a separate $10 white TNR shirt fee through Charms, but no camp fee. Please notify Mr. Stahly at cstahly@usd345.com if this is your decision.

We appreciate your patience as our staff and administration navigated the logistics of holding our marching camp during this unprecedented time.

Good news is………CAMP IS ON! Linked to this post you will find a PDF of the revised schedule and important procedures that will be taken before, during, and after our rehearsals. It is imperative that all students and parents/guardians take a moment to read this together to know what to expect and how to participate correctly.

Any questions you may have can be directed to myself or Mr. Stahly at cstahly@usd345.com. We are looking forward to seeing you all!

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GUNGLUW7tY6NQMQDh_9upvGshk62WuDR/view

2020–2021 Leadership Positions

Drum Major
Kaden Fox

Assistant Drum Major
Leah Forrer
Ellie Noble

Alternate
Amberly Sadler
Megan Bloom

The profits have been entered. Any questions regarding deposit amount can be directed to Vicky Smith at terry-vickysmith@cox.net.

We are in need of parents to offer their time sponsoring or serving on the “Pit Crew.” It is extremely important that we have parents willing to step up and help us at these events. Our staff simply can not get our students ready for their performances and get the field set up at the same time. You can see at most performances that is typical for other bands to have at least 7–10 parents helping on “Pit Crews.” If you are willing, we are thankful!

Below is a short description of each role. Please visit the links to sign up. I will be in contact with you should your services be needed. Note: You are able to sponsor and be on the “Pit Crew” for the same event.

Sponsor Role: Arrive 15 minutes prior to load time, ride the bus and monitor student behavior, monitor student behavior in the stands during other performances. (Assist in loading/unloading at the school and setting up the field on a needed basis.) Sponsor Signup

“Pit Crew” Role: Assist in transporting props, podiums, and frontline equipment from box truck to performance site, setting up performance site, transporting equipment back to the box truck after the performance. Pit Crew Signup

Please make sure that your apparel order and yearly band fee are taken care of by Friday, September 6th. Any students with a negative account will be sidelined for the football game and receive a “0” in the gradebook for that event.

Please mark your calendars for 7:00pm, September 5th to attend the first Booster Club meeting of the year. Also, please read the attached handout provided by the Booster Club Officers.

Our annual band pictures will be on Wednesday, September 11th. Individual pictures are optional, but all students are required to be here for the full band picture. Order forms are located at the front of the band room and completed forms must be given to the company that morning. 

Individual Picture Schedule (optional):

6:00am – Freshman

6:15am – Sophomores

6:30am – Juniors

6:45am – Seniors

7:00am Full Band Photo: all students in full uniform at the stadium by 7am.