July News & Reminders 2017
Please read the following information and reminders. Also, don’t forget that we have a student/parent PMA meeting on Monday, July 10th at 7pm to help answer any questions you might have before camp starts on the 17th. We will collect water & Gatorade cases (make sure your name is on them) and pass out shirt orders. Important Info
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Hello PRIDE,
Please read our summer newsletter "From The Podium" for important information about our summer band camps. This newsletter is a great resource for both parents and members. Also, don't forget; there is a PRIDE Music Association Booster meeting Monday, July 10th at 7pm at SHS. This meeting is for both parents and members and will help answer any questions you may have before we begin camp on the 17th. This is also the time when families will turn in their water & Gatorade cases. (Be sure to write your child's name on the case so that they receive credit) Shirt orders are in too and will be distributed at the meeting. See you all at Mini Camp! Go PRIDE GO!! Southside High School and "The PRIDE" are pleased to welcome Ms. Rebekah Holm to our band family as our new Assistant Director of Bands! Ms. Holm is a veteran director and educator, coming to us from Alamo Georgia where she was the Band Director at Wheeler County High School. She is a percussionist and has had some truly outstanding experiences as both a performer and educator. Please take a minute to read Ms. Holm's biography a welcome letter to our band below. Welcome to the family Ms. Holm!
Ms. Holm's BiographyMs. Rebekah Holm is the Assistant Director of Bands. She has previously taught for three years at Wheeler County High School in Alamo, Georgia. As a native of Muscle Shoals, she is very excited to be back in Alabama. Ms. Holm attended the University of North Alabama and graduated with a Bachelors of Education in 2013. While at UNA, she was a member of “The Pride of Dixie” Marching Band, the Wind Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble, Jazz Band, and the Shoals Symphony Orchestra. She was also a member of the front ensemble for three years with the Blue Stars Drum & Bugle Corps from 2008 to 2010. She was also a member of Gateway Indoor Percussion. Over the years, she has taught high school WGI percussion ensembles such has Muscle Shoals High School Concert Percussion & the Cullman High School Marching Percussion. She also taught the Muscle Shoals Front Ensemble. Ms. Holm’s professional affiliations include Tau Beta Sigma, the Percussive Arts Society and the Alabama Bandmasters Association. Her hobbies include camping, hiking, playing X-Box, and caring for her kittens. She is engaged to her fiancé, Todd Hammock and will be getting married this summer. They are looking forward to the journey ahead as they make Southside their new home.
June ’17 Band Fee Reminder Hello PRIDE! This is just a friendly reminder that all June Membership Fees are now due. Membership fees are our primary source of financial operation and we rely on your help throughout the summer in order to provide the needed equipment and materials for our students when they arrive to camp on July 17th. Several payments have already been received and we thank you! If you would, please be sure to send your payment as soon as possible. The school mail will be check daily Monday –Thursday during the summer. Please, be sure to send your payments to: Southside High School Band 2361 School Drive Southside, AL 35907 *Be sure to list the student’s name on the memo line & if possible, include the appropriate payment coupon found in the registration packet. Hope you’re all having a great summer! -Mr. Weaver
Other Reminders
Pre-Summer Break Final Reminders & Info Thank you again to all of our students, parents, and boosters who came out Monday night to our orientation meeting. Rookie Camp has been a major success and we are VERY impressed with all of our new members! This is going to be another great year for “The PRIDE”. Please take a moment to read the following information and reminders listed below. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact the band office. Important Reminders
Hello, Parents & Students! This is just a friendly reminder that we start our 8th Grade Band "Move Up" activities next week! We are SUPER excited to see everyone! Specifically, we wanted to remind everyone that Monday night at 6 pm, we will hold our mandatory orientation meeting in the high school auditorium. We will also be collecting t-shirt orders and money for next year's band. This should allow everyone to get their shirts a bit quicker this year. ALSO, we are excited to offer a nicer band polo shirt option this year for students & parents. Order forms for these shirts are attached to this email. If you would like to order, please print this form & bring it with money to the orientation meeting. Extra forms will also be available at the meeting. See everyone Monday! Go PRIDE GO! UPCOMING EVENTS "Reading Band" - Mon. May 22nd 3-5 pm Read through the music for The PRIDE's 2017 halftime & pregame shows. Orientation Meeting - Mon. May 22nd - 6 pm Guide for all members and parents of the band. Sign registration forms & disperse information about our upcoming year. Rookie Camp - Tues. May 23rd - Thurs. May 25th - 3:15 - 5pm For all 1st & 2nd year marchers. New members will learn how to march from our student leadership team.
Congratulations to the members of the 2017 – 2018 Southside High School Colorguard
Congratulations to the members of the 2017 - 2018 Crimsonette Danceline!
GO PRIDE GO!
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