MACY*S TRIP UPDATE MEETING: THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17 on ZOOM
Registration for the Union H.S. Renegade Regiment’s trip to New York City for the 2021 Macy*s Thanksgiving Day Parade opened a few weeks ago! We want to share more info with students and parents about what will happen during the trip next year: where we’ll go, what we’ll see, and what we’ll do. We know that this is a an experience that no student will want to miss, and next Thursday night, Dec. 17 at 7:00pm we’re going to tell you WHY! Be looking next week for for meeting info (Zoom link). In the meantime, check out our website for more info on this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity: click here
UPDATE: In-Person Class Rehearsals during Distance Learning
We’ve had a good first week of a new approach: In-Person Union H.S. band class rehearsals during the Union district’s distance learning model. Students may choose how they participate in band rehearsals, whether from home via Zoom or on-campus, or in-person. All details on how is approach works is available in Canvas. Special thanks to parents for helping your student get to & from in-person band rehearsals. Please contact your student’s band class teacher with specific questions.
RESOURCES AVAILABLE: Tuesday, December 15
Pick-up fundraiser items, including Butter Braids, Chocolate Bars, and Beef Jerky Sticks, is scheduled for Tuesday, December 15, 4:30-6:00pm at the Union H.S. Bus Loop. Click here for more info; please note that chocolate and jerky must be requested in advance.
OPPORTUNITY: Winter Virtual Pageantry Arts
Looking for a way to stay active and performing this winter season? Wind players and percussionists should consider participating in Virtual Arts! Lots more info on this program and registration is available at: www.VirtualArtsInc.org
COMMUNICATION: REMIND System Text Messages
1st Period Band Class Students and Parents will receive Remind messages from two subscription codes:
@UhsBands1h provides general information as applicable to band students enrolled in 1st Period Band. This Remind code was established in August 2020 and already has many subscribers; please continue to subscribe to messages from this code.
an ensemble-specific code; as of Dec. 1, all first period band students now meet in one of two smaller groups, and will accordingly receive Remind messages as pertinent to their assigned ensemble.
@UhsSband is the subscription code for Symphonic Band class students; this class is led by Mrs. Lollis
@UhsCband is the subscription code for Concert Band class students; this class is led by Mrs. Ayers & Mrs. Barnes.
2nd Period Band Class Students and Parents will continue to receive Remind updates using subscription code @UhsBands2h
All subscribers to Remind code @UhsBands will continue to receive messages as pertinent to the Union H.S. Band program in general.
SPECIAL OFFER: Upgraded Instruments for Trumpet and Trombone Students
Palen Music Center has shared with us a special offer from the Conn-Selmer instrument company on quality trumpet and trombone brass instruments. Tis the season to take advantage! For more info click here
AVAILABLE: Free Internet Service for Qualifying Families
In this new era of distance-learning, a reliable high-speed internet connection at home has never been more important, but can be a considerable monthly expense. Click here for more information and to see if your family qualifies for free internet service.
