Daily Bulletin for 8/22

FRIDAY'S HOURLY WEATHER FORECAST:

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THIS WEEK'S OBJECTIVES:
MONDAY (8/19): Learn sets 15A-20. Run sets 1-15A with instruments. <GOAL MET>

TUESDAY (8/20): Learn sets 20-23. <GOAL MET>

WEDNESDAY (8/21):  Learn sets 23-26 (no instruments). Review sets 15A-23 (with instruments). Run sets 1-23 (with instruments). <GOAL NEARLY MET>

THURSDAY (8/22): Memorized warm-ups, Los Dos Bandidos, Wanted Dead or Alive, & Silverado. Review sets 1-26. <GOAL NEARLY MET>

FRIDAY (8/23): Learn sets 26-28C (no instruments). Review sets 15A-26 (with instruments). Run sets 1-23 (with instruments).

• 7:00-7:19...............................Winds, drumline, and colorguard march in Parade Block A to the field, stretch, and run a lap.
• 7:20-7:34................................Marching fundamentals on the practice field
• 7:35-8:39................................Learn sets 26-28C (without instruments)
• 8:40-8:54................................Review sets 15A-26 (with instruments)
• 8:55-9:04................................Run sets 1-26 (with instruments)
• 9:05-9:09.................................March in Parade Block A back to the school
• 9:10-9:15..................................Stow instruments, guard equipment, drill charts, coordinates, lanyards, water bottles, Drillmasters, Crossovers, and/or StylePLUS shoes.

SATURDAY (8/24): Review and clean 1-28C 

• 9:00-9:19...............................Winds, drumline, and colorguard march in Parade Block A to the track, stretch, and run a lap.
• 9:20-9:34................................Marching fundamentals on the track
• 9:35-10:29................................Learn sets 15A-28C (without instruments)
• 10:30-11:14................................Review sets 15A-28C (with instruments)
• 11:15-11:49................................Run sets 1-28C (with instruments)
• 11:50-11:59.................................March in Parade Block A back to the school
• 12:00........................................Stow instruments, guard equipment, drill charts, coordinates, lanyards, water bottles, Drillmasters, Crossovers, and/or StylePLUS shoes.

PLEASE NOTE: The schedule above is a plan that may change, based on the weather, and how the band is performing on any given rehearsal. Consider this a pacing-guide for the ensemble, and not a stead-fast schedule. The schedule is subject to change as needed.

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NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS:

• Practice Field Entrance: Football and band has been instructed to enter the practice field through the gap between the fence along Lincoln St. and the temporary fence. This is next to the big gate next to the practice field to Lincoln St.
  
• RCHS Marching Tigers Drumline Fundraiser: Friday, September 20th from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. at the RCHS circle drive. There will be a bake sale and t-shirt orders taken that night as well.
  
• 2027 Florida Trip Meeting: The Florida trip informational meeting has been postponed until the spring semester. The date/time will be announced at a later date.
• 2024 RCHS Bands Mattress Fundraiser: The mattress fundraiser informational meeting is on Tuesday, October 1 at 6 p.m. in the RCPAC. This fundraiser is essential to help offset costs for the marching band, and for the winter guard.
• NEW TUNERS: The new tuners are in! Those of you with a blue tuner, turn your tuner in for a new red tuner today or tomorrow.
• LUNCH: The music department is open for lunch this week.

• OVERDUE CLASS FEES: Please pay your band fees, and for apparel orders. For the band to pay our financial obligations, outstanding balances need to be paid this week.
• PERFORMANCE CALENDAR: Lawrenceville vs. Richland County Home Varsity Football Game on September 13, 2024 <added to the calendar on August 19th. Was not originally included on the performance calendar.
• Lost your coordinates? Should you lose your coordinates, and lanyard, you will need to print your coordinates before the next rehearsal. I am happy to help out; however, you will have to meet me at 3:20 p.m. If you are able, I recommend printing on your own. We are no longer using the iPads when folks lose their coordinates. There will be binders you may use for a day-or-two.
  

OLD ANNOUNCEMENTS:

• You will still need to bring your water canteen/cooler to practices, competitions, and games. Keep them full. You don't need sunblock for the 7:00-9:15 a.m. rehearsals. That being said, I recommend wearing sunblock for games (at least your neck and face), Saturday morning rehearsals, and for competitions.
• If you do not have a way to get to the school for 7 a.m. rehearsals, please message me this weekend. We will find a ride for you; whether it be a parent, or an upper clansmen. All I need is a note, a message, or an email from your parent/guardian that it is okay for you to ride with someone else. We do this every season for every practice. Marching Tigers are always here for each other!
• Band Personal Time (BPT) Spreadsheet: For those of you that have earned band personal time, you may find the spreadsheet on www.rchsbands.net under "Student Resources".
  
• Just a reminder that doors are unlocked at the following times for weekday rehearsals:
  • Band Room glass doors = 6:45 a.m. to 7:00 a.m.
  • Main Entrance (student parking) = 6:50 a.m. until 6:58 a.m.
    

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We have one birthday shout out to announce today. Happy birthday throws go out to Marieyah Rollins. We hope you have a great day.

• Parking passes are $25 and can be purchased in the Main Office. If you haven't bought one, you should not be parking in the student parking lot. We have started policing the lot for violators. If a car is parked in our lot and there is no sticker, you could lose your off campus lunch privileges or receive a ticket.
  
  
• Freshmen! If you are interested in running for a Class Officer Student Council position, you must attend the mandatory meeting today. Report to  Room 122 after announcements.
  
• The Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) organization will have its kick-off party this evening from 6:30-8:00 pm. The party will consist of snacks, games, and tie dying t-shirts. Please meet in the grassy area by the bus circle drive. If you are interested in joining FBLA or learning more about FBLA, please join us!
  
• Travel Club will have a meeting TODAY during OTE in Profe Marriott's room (Room 212).  This is for those that are traveling to Spain, France and Italy this next summer.  It will only take about 15 minutes and is very important that you attend.  
  
• Eleven seniors at Richland County High School earned academic honors from the College Board National Recognition Program. In order to qualify for the program, students had to earn a GPA of B+ or higher and score in the top 10% of PSAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test assessment takers in the State of Illinois. Tiger roars go out to myself (Brayden Beard), Karlee Bissey, Ainsley Doris, Malcom McKinney, August Michels, Quinn Patterson, Addison Ridgely, Victoria Rudolphi, Mckenna Snider, and Aidan Weidner. Briar Fore was an awardee in the First-Generation Recognition Program. We need these students to report to the commons area for a picture after announcements.
  
• If any freshman is interested in purchasing a 2023-24 middle school yearbook, we have a few in the high school office.  They are $20.
  
• Our Tiger golf squad was in action yesterday. Tiger pats on the back go out to Ayden Nealis and Reese Glover as they tied for 1st place with rounds of 39. Carsyn Ameter claimed 8th place with a score of 45. Carter Blank took 12th place with a 9 hole score of 49.
  
• Today is Trivia Thursday. The first two students who email Mr. Houchin with the correct response will win some goodies. This weeks trivia question is sponsored by our Math department. All righty, here we go:
  
  • What is the longest side of the right triangle called?