TAILGATE NEWS ! for 8-28 homegame
Normally we do not provide a tailgate for the band on non-school games days....
In the spirit of "new" beginnings (principal, superintendent, new/old school ) the athletic boosters are providing a tailgate meal for the whole community for the nominal fee of $2 ....So the consesus is that everybody in the band should bring $2 and be part of that big party. We are proud of the bandos' so let's put 'em out there to be seen!
NEXT home game - September 5th - The Band Booster Board will
co-ordinate the tailgate picnic - It will be sub-sandwiches. We need donations of Chips, cookies and veggies. EVERY marching family will be asked to help with tailgates in some way this year....Doante food, work and or cash donation!
Go Highlanders!
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN!!!
Almost back to normal!
As stated before, report time is 3:00 for the game. Yes, it is very early. I am so sorry. Thing are crazy.... we will make sure that you eat something before the game (THe Kids)... the boosters will provide, donations of cash appreciated.
Kick off is at 7:pm. Pregame will be at 6:43 Pm.
The Jazz Bandos that I talked to will be rehearsing at the old Howell High School 3:30-? to get ready for the jazz gig.
Now, onto believe it or not... more important things..
THIS YEAR IS GOING TO BE GREAT!!! I have had an epiphany! Here is what I need:
LOTS OF PEOPLE TO HELP ME OUT
Ok... so more specifically:
People who do paperwork well (Parent)
People who like to keep things clean (Students or parents)
People who like to talk on the phone (Parent)
People Who can come in a couple times a week to class (Parent)
People who like to sort things and file them (students and parents)
I am going to do such a good job for you all this year! I know you will be so proud of the things the kids and i are going to do this year!
I am going to write lots of music
I am going to print up TONS of cool exercises and cool technical studies for us to get better technically.
I AM GOING TO MAKE SO MUCH MUSIC WITH THESE KIDS!!!
I am going to do what I am best at.. which is teaching kids and making music. I need help with everything else.
I will provide the Motivation and the Music, Holy cow is this year going to be sweet.
PARENTS I NEED MUSCLE, AND MONEY AND TRUST, AND GOOD IDEAS FROM YOU ALL!!! It needs to be your trust and muscle, but it doesnt have to be your money necessarily...
KIDS I NEED DEDICATION, TRUST, MUSCLE, HELPFUL ATTITUDE, HARD WORK, AN OPEN MIND, YOUR CREATIVITY, GOOD IDEAS, AND CLEAN JOKES
LETS DO THIS!!!!!!!
-Smigell
Almost back to normal!
As stated before, report time is 3:00 for the game. Yes, it is very early. I am so sorry. Thing are crazy.... we will make sure that you eat something before the game (THe Kids)... the boosters will provide, donations of cash appreciated.
Kick off is at 7:pm. Pregame will be at 6:43 Pm.
The Jazz Bandos that I talked to will be rehearsing at the old Howell High School 3:30-? to get ready for the jazz gig.
Now, onto believe it or not... more important things..
THIS YEAR IS GOING TO BE GREAT!!! I have had an epiphany! Here is what I need:
LOTS OF PEOPLE TO HELP ME OUT
Ok... so more specifically:
People who do paperwork well (Parent)
People who like to keep things clean (Students or parents)
People who like to talk on the phone (Parent)
People Who can come in a couple times a week to class (Parent)
People who like to sort things and file them (students and parents)
I am going to do such a good job for you all this year! I know you will be so proud of the things the kids and i are going to do this year!
I am going to write lots of music
I am going to print up TONS of cool exercises and cool technical studies for us to get better technically.
I AM GOING TO MAKE SO MUCH MUSIC WITH THESE KIDS!!!
I am going to do what I am best at.. which is teaching kids and making music. I need help with everything else.
I will provide the Motivation and the Music, Holy cow is this year going to be sweet.
PARENTS I NEED MUSCLE, AND MONEY AND TRUST, AND GOOD IDEAS FROM YOU ALL!!! It needs to be your trust and muscle, but it doesnt have to be your money necessarily...
KIDS I NEED DEDICATION, TRUST, MUSCLE, HELPFUL ATTITUDE, HARD WORK, AN OPEN MIND, YOUR CREATIVITY, GOOD IDEAS, AND CLEAN JOKES
LETS DO THIS!!!!!!!
-Smigell
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Hey Everyone!
Change in plans.
NO REHEARSAL ON WEDNESDAY!
Rehearsal at 3:00 pm on Thursday at the old HHS. Please bring your khaki shorts, black shoes, and black socks. T-shirts will be given out. They are AWESOME! I'm pumped about them and you should be too!!!
For those of you that Mr. Smigell talked to about the Jazz Band gig, there will be a practice at 3:30 on WEDNESDAY at the old HHS.
Have a great day off and get pumped for Highlander football!!!
Ms. Love
Change in plans.
NO REHEARSAL ON WEDNESDAY!
Rehearsal at 3:00 pm on Thursday at the old HHS. Please bring your khaki shorts, black shoes, and black socks. T-shirts will be given out. They are AWESOME! I'm pumped about them and you should be too!!!
For those of you that Mr. Smigell talked to about the Jazz Band gig, there will be a practice at 3:30 on WEDNESDAY at the old HHS.
Have a great day off and get pumped for Highlander football!!!
Ms. Love
Monday, August 25, 2008
Monday, August 18, 2008
Friday, August 15, 2008
Thursday, August 07, 2008
ATTENTION!!! ATTENTION!!!
The new folks day has been moved to the Old Howell High School! We will be spending most of the time outside, but all of our stuff is there now, so it makes no sense to rehearse at Parker. Question and answer is a t 8 am, new person orientation begins at 9 am. There will be a break for lunch from noon to one pm, then we will be done around 3 pm.
PLEASE PASS THIS ON TO EVERYONE YOU KNOW!!!
-SMIgell
The new folks day has been moved to the Old Howell High School! We will be spending most of the time outside, but all of our stuff is there now, so it makes no sense to rehearse at Parker. Question and answer is a t 8 am, new person orientation begins at 9 am. There will be a break for lunch from noon to one pm, then we will be done around 3 pm.
PLEASE PASS THIS ON TO EVERYONE YOU KNOW!!!
-SMIgell
Wednesday, August 06, 2008
(Before you read this, make sure to read the previous entry as well, the earlier entry has all the info. This entry is more of a sermon, you have been warned) ;)
OH MY GOLLY GOODNESS GRACIOUS!!! I am almost done with the arrangement of "Get Smart" and it ROCKS!!!!! I have some bad news however (mostly for me). I dunked my phone in the sink and I have no cell phone until tomorrow. If you must get ahold of me, Best bet would be to email me at jsmigell@mac.com I will check the email hourly as I finish the arrangement and prepare for squad leader day tomorrow.
By the way, I hope you folks read this blog, as we (the boosters and I ) really do try and maintain it as a way of getting information out to you (the students and parents). Is it perfect? No. Do we update it at least every week and a half? Yup. If you look through the archives, you will see that it is the one thing that has worked for me as a form of consistently disseminating information to the public. Even with the numbers a bit down this year, there are still over 200 (thats just kids, not counting parents) of you, and one of me (plus the handful of other contributing bloggers... shouting out some thanks!). I know sometimes it takes a while to get back with you, but email at jsmigell@mac.com during the summer and smigellj@howellschools.com during the school year still is the best way to get in touch me. I do truly care about each and every one of my students, and thus by extension the parents of those students. Your questions, opinions, and concerns DO matter to me, and I promise to do my best in the face of the crazy conditions of our district and state in general. I worry sometimes that people think teachers in this state and especially this community are burnt out and have given up on kids. For me at least, that could not be farther from the truth. The kids are the reason I keep coming to work. I know for a fact that the vast majority of the teachers (and administrators) in Howell feel the same way I do. We are all happy to have jobs and are ready make this year shine!!!
Everybody in this state has felt the pinch of the economy, some more than others. The pinch is forcing everybody to do more with less and in less time than ever before. It is important that we support each other as much as possible with so many uncontrollable outside factors (like the economy) already bringing us down. I for one pledge to be more positive, less cynical, less of a complainer and be more willing to give extra to this program, and I urge you to do the same. The band is a family, and it is times like these that show us it is the family (in whatever shape or form) that sees us through.
I cant wait to start doing what I do well, which is work with kids. I can't wait to meet the new folks and I can't wait to see the vets again!
GO HIGHLANDERS!!!
-Smigell
p.s. The entry below is very important. Please read all of it as it has lots of valuable band camp info!
OH MY GOLLY GOODNESS GRACIOUS!!! I am almost done with the arrangement of "Get Smart" and it ROCKS!!!!! I have some bad news however (mostly for me). I dunked my phone in the sink and I have no cell phone until tomorrow. If you must get ahold of me, Best bet would be to email me at jsmigell@mac.com I will check the email hourly as I finish the arrangement and prepare for squad leader day tomorrow.
By the way, I hope you folks read this blog, as we (the boosters and I ) really do try and maintain it as a way of getting information out to you (the students and parents). Is it perfect? No. Do we update it at least every week and a half? Yup. If you look through the archives, you will see that it is the one thing that has worked for me as a form of consistently disseminating information to the public. Even with the numbers a bit down this year, there are still over 200 (thats just kids, not counting parents) of you, and one of me (plus the handful of other contributing bloggers... shouting out some thanks!). I know sometimes it takes a while to get back with you, but email at jsmigell@mac.com during the summer and smigellj@howellschools.com during the school year still is the best way to get in touch me. I do truly care about each and every one of my students, and thus by extension the parents of those students. Your questions, opinions, and concerns DO matter to me, and I promise to do my best in the face of the crazy conditions of our district and state in general. I worry sometimes that people think teachers in this state and especially this community are burnt out and have given up on kids. For me at least, that could not be farther from the truth. The kids are the reason I keep coming to work. I know for a fact that the vast majority of the teachers (and administrators) in Howell feel the same way I do. We are all happy to have jobs and are ready make this year shine!!!
Everybody in this state has felt the pinch of the economy, some more than others. The pinch is forcing everybody to do more with less and in less time than ever before. It is important that we support each other as much as possible with so many uncontrollable outside factors (like the economy) already bringing us down. I for one pledge to be more positive, less cynical, less of a complainer and be more willing to give extra to this program, and I urge you to do the same. The band is a family, and it is times like these that show us it is the family (in whatever shape or form) that sees us through.
I cant wait to start doing what I do well, which is work with kids. I can't wait to meet the new folks and I can't wait to see the vets again!
GO HIGHLANDERS!!!
-Smigell
p.s. The entry below is very important. Please read all of it as it has lots of valuable band camp info!
Monday, August 04, 2008
Hello Everyone!
This is the Band Camp Edition!
Several things:
#1. No it is not too late to sign up for band camp! Due to some extenuating circumstances and the zaniness of the district situation, we are still solidifying who is going to camp. If you contact me (Jason Smigell) By Wed, august 6, 2008, You can STILL join marching band and go to camp(Conctact email jsmigell@mac.com)! Camp is $235.00 and is from August 11-15th. It is in Hersey, Michigan. If you would like more information go to this link www.eaglevillage.org/alcabout.html
#2. If you child is going to camp, they should have filled out the Howell Med form (which acts as a permission slip) and the Eagle Village Waiver. If you are going to be a chaperone, please fill out the personnel form all of these forms are available at this link: www.howellhighlanderbands.org/faq/faq.htm PLEASE DO NOT USE ANYTHING ELSE FROM THE OLD SITE!! The information will not be correct. The forms are correct and the letter is correct if you insert the dates that you find below.
#3. If you came to the squad leader informational meeting or have contacted Mr. Smigell about being a squad leader, you are invited to come to the squad leader orientation seminar on August 7th, 2008 (This thursday). We will be going from 9am to 4 pm. Tentative location is at parker HS, but that may change so watch the blog for changes! YOU MUST ATTEND THIS SEMINAR IN ORDER TO BE A SQUAD LEADER!! PLease contact me by email if you are still interested in being a squad leader and have not yet spoken with me, or if you have a conflict with this day! All student who are not driving themselves should bring a note from a guardian or parent stating they have permission to ride in another student's vehicle. This is because we may have to travel between schools during the day.
#4. NEW PEOPLE PLEASE READ!!! As a service to the new folks (new members and new parents) we hold a NEW PERSON ORIENTATION DAY every year the friday before band camp. This year the orientation takes place on August 8th at (for now) Parker HS in the Band Room. 8am-9am will be a question answer session for students and parents, then 9-noon will be practice. Lunch will be from noon to one pm (please bring a lunch), then practice again from 1pm to 3pm. This is optional for new people (Optional but recommended, as it helps rookies to absorb all the information at band camp better), but mandatory for squad leaders.
#5. Here is the schedule for band camp:
Monday August 11th, 2008:
Doors open at the band room of Old Howell High School (Yay!) 7:00 am
Busses depart: 8:00 am
Arrive Eagle village 11:30 am
lunch... Rehearse... dinner, campfire, go to sleep
Much rehearsing at band camp but lots of fun too! Evening activities include movie night, talent show (skits etc, start thinking now folks!), a (closely chaperoned) DANCE!!!, and possible game night depending on the weather. Freetime activities include swimming, basketball, napping, boardgames, chilin out, pooping and locking, breakdancing (if you can), cards, touch football, reading a nice book, listening to music, etc. Kids will be given 8 hours to sleep each night, and will not be rehearsed more than 9 hours each day (usually more like 7) This leaves lots of time for eating (the food is good!) and (supervised) FUN!!
Friday August 15, 2008
Noon... get on busses and come home
Somewhere between 3 and 5 pm: arrive back at the Old Howell High School (Yay!)
#6. Tidbits FYI:
No dress code other than the school code of conduct (no excessive skin or droopy pants) The hat rule is waived because you want to keep the sun off your face. No clothing with beer/booze/bad stuff/drugs/tobacco/naked people/ etc on it.
Weather looks good for the first half of next week at camp, (sunny, high 70s, low 60s) but that could change on a dime. Make sure to pack extra socks, a rain poncho, extra underwear, and a pair of athletic shoes that can get dirty.
Flip flops are fine for after rehearsal, but kids for their own safety MUST HAVE ATHLETIC SHOES FOR PRACTICE! They don't have to be expensive, but they must be closed toe with an athletic sole and proper ankle/arch support. I know that there are lots of "hybrid" shoes/sandal/unknown things going on with shoes these days. As long as they fit the above description, that will do for rehearsal (NOT PERFORMANCE, HOWEVER. more on that some other time). I will say that I purchased a pair of sandal hybrids this summer and found them lacking and my feet hurt, but I am a bit (just a bit!) overweight and 35.
I always go to the emergency room at least once each band camp with a kid. Every once in a while it is for a cold they caught before band camp or a bee sting (see meds rules below) but mostly it is for not following these guidelines for "Happy Camping"
a. Bring a flashlight and only use the paths at night! Don't tromp around in the woods after dark on the way back to the cabin! (Sprained ankles)
b. Wear sunscreen every day, even when it is cloudy! (Sunburn)
c. Drink water every time we tell you to drink. AND, don't drink too much soda pop! (Dehydration, heat exaustion)
d. Wear good shoes with clean socks (blisters)
e. Eat a full but sensible portion at every meal. You burn plenty of calories so fuel your engine and fuel it right! (light headedness, low blood sugar, feeling pooped).
e. Go to sleep at lights out! (no emergency room visits, kids just get cranky, sad, and useless)
f. If you are hurt or feeling sick!! Tell someone! Many times the solution can be simple if we help you out early! WE CARE ABOUT YOU AND WANT YOU TO HAVE A GOOD TIME!!!
Couple more tidbits:
-Kids can have inhalers and epi pens on their person, but all other meds must be checked in with the nurse.
-NO ILLEGAL SUBSTANCES! KIDS WILL BE SENT HOME IF FOUND WITH THEM!
-Kids, if you are a vegetarian, vegan or meat only (ha ha), or if you have religious/allergic food restrictions, please let us know in advance. The kitchen can acommodate you if they know far enough ahead.
Ok... that's it!
-Smigell
This is the Band Camp Edition!
Several things:
#1. No it is not too late to sign up for band camp! Due to some extenuating circumstances and the zaniness of the district situation, we are still solidifying who is going to camp. If you contact me (Jason Smigell) By Wed, august 6, 2008, You can STILL join marching band and go to camp(Conctact email jsmigell@mac.com)! Camp is $235.00 and is from August 11-15th. It is in Hersey, Michigan. If you would like more information go to this link www.eaglevillage.org/alcabout.html
#2. If you child is going to camp, they should have filled out the Howell Med form (which acts as a permission slip) and the Eagle Village Waiver. If you are going to be a chaperone, please fill out the personnel form all of these forms are available at this link: www.howellhighlanderbands.org/faq/faq.htm PLEASE DO NOT USE ANYTHING ELSE FROM THE OLD SITE!! The information will not be correct. The forms are correct and the letter is correct if you insert the dates that you find below.
#3. If you came to the squad leader informational meeting or have contacted Mr. Smigell about being a squad leader, you are invited to come to the squad leader orientation seminar on August 7th, 2008 (This thursday). We will be going from 9am to 4 pm. Tentative location is at parker HS, but that may change so watch the blog for changes! YOU MUST ATTEND THIS SEMINAR IN ORDER TO BE A SQUAD LEADER!! PLease contact me by email if you are still interested in being a squad leader and have not yet spoken with me, or if you have a conflict with this day! All student who are not driving themselves should bring a note from a guardian or parent stating they have permission to ride in another student's vehicle. This is because we may have to travel between schools during the day.
#4. NEW PEOPLE PLEASE READ!!! As a service to the new folks (new members and new parents) we hold a NEW PERSON ORIENTATION DAY every year the friday before band camp. This year the orientation takes place on August 8th at (for now) Parker HS in the Band Room. 8am-9am will be a question answer session for students and parents, then 9-noon will be practice. Lunch will be from noon to one pm (please bring a lunch), then practice again from 1pm to 3pm. This is optional for new people (Optional but recommended, as it helps rookies to absorb all the information at band camp better), but mandatory for squad leaders.
#5. Here is the schedule for band camp:
Monday August 11th, 2008:
Doors open at the band room of Old Howell High School (Yay!) 7:00 am
Busses depart: 8:00 am
Arrive Eagle village 11:30 am
lunch... Rehearse... dinner, campfire, go to sleep
Much rehearsing at band camp but lots of fun too! Evening activities include movie night, talent show (skits etc, start thinking now folks!), a (closely chaperoned) DANCE!!!, and possible game night depending on the weather. Freetime activities include swimming, basketball, napping, boardgames, chilin out, pooping and locking, breakdancing (if you can), cards, touch football, reading a nice book, listening to music, etc. Kids will be given 8 hours to sleep each night, and will not be rehearsed more than 9 hours each day (usually more like 7) This leaves lots of time for eating (the food is good!) and (supervised) FUN!!
Friday August 15, 2008
Noon... get on busses and come home
Somewhere between 3 and 5 pm: arrive back at the Old Howell High School (Yay!)
#6. Tidbits FYI:
No dress code other than the school code of conduct (no excessive skin or droopy pants) The hat rule is waived because you want to keep the sun off your face. No clothing with beer/booze/bad stuff/drugs/tobacco/naked people/ etc on it.
Weather looks good for the first half of next week at camp, (sunny, high 70s, low 60s) but that could change on a dime. Make sure to pack extra socks, a rain poncho, extra underwear, and a pair of athletic shoes that can get dirty.
Flip flops are fine for after rehearsal, but kids for their own safety MUST HAVE ATHLETIC SHOES FOR PRACTICE! They don't have to be expensive, but they must be closed toe with an athletic sole and proper ankle/arch support. I know that there are lots of "hybrid" shoes/sandal/unknown things going on with shoes these days. As long as they fit the above description, that will do for rehearsal (NOT PERFORMANCE, HOWEVER. more on that some other time). I will say that I purchased a pair of sandal hybrids this summer and found them lacking and my feet hurt, but I am a bit (just a bit!) overweight and 35.
I always go to the emergency room at least once each band camp with a kid. Every once in a while it is for a cold they caught before band camp or a bee sting (see meds rules below) but mostly it is for not following these guidelines for "Happy Camping"
a. Bring a flashlight and only use the paths at night! Don't tromp around in the woods after dark on the way back to the cabin! (Sprained ankles)
b. Wear sunscreen every day, even when it is cloudy! (Sunburn)
c. Drink water every time we tell you to drink. AND, don't drink too much soda pop! (Dehydration, heat exaustion)
d. Wear good shoes with clean socks (blisters)
e. Eat a full but sensible portion at every meal. You burn plenty of calories so fuel your engine and fuel it right! (light headedness, low blood sugar, feeling pooped).
e. Go to sleep at lights out! (no emergency room visits, kids just get cranky, sad, and useless)
f. If you are hurt or feeling sick!! Tell someone! Many times the solution can be simple if we help you out early! WE CARE ABOUT YOU AND WANT YOU TO HAVE A GOOD TIME!!!
Couple more tidbits:
-Kids can have inhalers and epi pens on their person, but all other meds must be checked in with the nurse.
-NO ILLEGAL SUBSTANCES! KIDS WILL BE SENT HOME IF FOUND WITH THEM!
-Kids, if you are a vegetarian, vegan or meat only (ha ha), or if you have religious/allergic food restrictions, please let us know in advance. The kitchen can acommodate you if they know far enough ahead.
Ok... that's it!
-Smigell
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