Alder Creek Music

The Fourth of July Fireworks were just spectacular! I took my own kids down to see the parade and have a pancake breakfast at the Firehouse on Donner pass road in the morning. It was a great time and while the line was long (we are used to being there very early), it was the perfect spot to view the parade from. We had a wonderful surprise as we watched the parade… even though the ACMS/SMMS jazz band was not playing (only the second time in 14 years) along came a Jazz band playing one of our standards Birdland! It was our former students now part of Truckee HS Jazz Band taking up the mantle and making sure the school music programs of Truckee were represented in our Home Town Parade! BRAVO!!!! I even noticed that Graduated Seniors were leading the way.

I was so excited I had to run down the street and take pictures of these wonderful young musicians as they moved along the route. I was even lucky enough to catch a photo of Mr. Green’s smiling  face as he rode along in the Cab of the float truck!

I could not be more proud of Mr. Green and these Fine young students carrying on this tradition!

I will be down at the school this week working on the inventory and cleaning brass instruments in the mornings. I have my class lists for 7th and 8th grade and I will be getting in contact with everyone over the remainder of the summer to talk about next school year!

I hope to see you all soon!

Mr. H.

Here we are one week into summer… I hope everyone is having a great time.

I am for now just working on defensible space at home… big job!

The smoke we have been experiencing  these days serves to high lite the need to get this kind of work done. I am hoping to have my class lists for next year soon and I will be contacting each of you to talk about next year. I am also inventorying and cleaning our instruments to make sure every thing is in good working order for the fall. If anybody wishes to help out with this… just give me a call and let me know you would like to help. Also if anyone would like summer lessons alone or in small groups let me know… I can set a side one day aweek for that kind of activity! 587-3239

Have a great summer!

Mr. Humphreys

This is a copy of what was sent home with your children . Any 8th grade student who wants to play with the band is welcome to, yet needs to tell their homeroom teacher and Mr. Humphreys

Dear Parents,                            6-12-08

It is once again the time, for the 7th grade band to do its part for the good of the whole school community.
Alder Creek MS is holding its annual graduation ceremony here at ACMS on Tuesday, June 17th, 2008.
The seventh grade band will be providing the ceremonial music of the Star -Spangled Banner and Pomp and Circumstance.
All seventh grade band students will need to be here at ACMS by 5:30PM Dressed in Concert attire and ready to perform.
The graduation ceremony will begin at 6:00PM Sharp on the South Patio.
The band will be finished and able to depart by 6:30PM.
Unless your student is part of the Jazz Band which will be performing a song during the Ceremony.
Please drop your student off at the front of the school on Alder Drive no later than 5:30 PM. and pick them up by 6:30.
Sincerely,
Mr. Humphreys

Here is a copy of the letter from Mr.Jennings, District Superintendent:

To see the original letter, view it from the links on the left!

June 3, 2008

ACMS Jazz Band
Randy Humphrey

Dear Randy and ACMS Jazz Band:
I would like to take this opportunity to invite you and your Jazz Band to the meeting of the Tahoe Truckee Unified School District Board of Trustees which will be held on June 4th at 5:00 pm at Sierra Mountain Community Education Center. During the meeting you will be recognized by the Board along with your Jazz Band.
I look forward to seeing you at the board meeting. If for any reason, you are not able to attend please contact Milan Slikkerveer at 530-582-2550.
Sincerely,

Stephen A. Jennings
Superintendent

Happy June first! Today is the big day. The Concert starts at 6PM with the 6th grade band. The BBQ starts at 5PM. Set up starts at 4PM for those who can come to help.

It has been a great year and my honor to serve you and your children once again. I look forward to seeing every one at the concert. We only have two more events before the end of the school year… Renaissance Fair for the 7th grade and the graduation ceremony played by the 7th grade band and Jazz band… then it is on to a great summer!

Wednesday, May 28th will be the band shirt tie dye day. This event will begin after school in the band room. Tie Dying will take place from 2:30 - 4:30 approx.

Your student can leave as soon as they are done with their tie dye

Your student needs to bring their band shirt/sweatshirt. They will be bringing home a wet tie dye in a baggie. Please keep it in the bag and then wash it by itself in the machine.

This will be fun, we will see you all there.

Questions?  Call Mr. Humphreys 582-2751 x3834

Tomorrow is the 4th annual TTUSD Select MS Honor Band at North Tahoe MS. I encourage all music families to come out and support our kids at the concert!  Concert starts at 1:30 on Saturday May 10th  in the NTHS Auditorium.

Students participating need to be there and ready to rehears by 3PM Friday May 9th. I am requesting of the core teachers that students who are participating be allowed to leave ACMS by 2PM so there is ample time to drive safely over to NTMS and even get a snack on the way. Parents are needed to drive their own child and possibly others who’s parents cannot drive them. I can be an emergency shuttle if needed.

Please let me know if you can help so, I can direct students who need rides to drivers.

Warning: On the progress reports I accidentally put in Spanish to “contact the counselor” Please do not trouble Mrs.Falk or the office staff it was a mistake on my part… What I meant to put was that “your student is doing well and is a pleasure to have in band” We can not change it at this point ,but I now know what I did and how to avoid doing it in the future… sorry!

Remember Spring Concert is on Sunday June 1st… There is still no word on if you as parents are hosting a BBq? What do you think?

Meet at 7:30AM in the ACMS Bus loop, depart 7:45AM have music, instrument and small amount of money for food stops and souveniers. Pack snacks for the ride down and use the restroom before we leave! Wear new band t-shirt or sweat shirt for performance with dark pants and shoes  (preferably Black). Bring shorts to change into in case it is hot! We will be back at the ACMS Bus loop between 10:45 and 11:00PM. It will be a great day!!

This Coming Saturday is the Annual Band trip t0 Six Flagg’s for a “Music in the Parks” Festival. The Festival location is Hercules HS. We are Departing From ACMS at 7:45AM on Saturday the 26th of April and Returning to ACMS at 11:30PM. I still need to know who is going to chaperon? I have commitments from two parents I need at least four… more would be better. Four on the bus and more in cars would be great!

Students should have returned their permission slips today… tomorrow at the latest!  Lets go have a great time!

I also have a new calendar change….  the Spring Concert is moved from May 18th to June 1st due to this year’s snow days! We need parent volunteers if we want to hold a BBQ this year… let me know if you can help out?

That is all for now! Thank You everyone!!

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