Take Note

• Meal Plans 2023 - 24 The Competition Meal Plan is REQUIRED. All others are optional.
• Summer Meal Plan due by July 14th
• Fall Fees

UNIFORMS and PICTURE DAY

• Jag Jog
• Color Guard Corner

Things To Know

• Inspections
• SmugMug Page

Announcements & Reminders

• Trailer Driver Needed
  

• Summer Marching Uniforms & water jugs

• Summer Band & Guard Camps and Opportunities

• This Week and Save The Date

Fundraising

• Jag Jog
• Renew or subscribe for Fly-a-Flag Program!

Helpful Notes

• New Member Guide
• Check out our photos!
• Service Hours

Communications

• Get Involved! (Important Volunteer Information)

• Stay Connected!

Please remember...

"Summer Band" and "Game Day" meals are OPTIONAL

"Competition Day" meal plans are MANDATORY

Go to website: johnsonbands.com

Select "shop" from top menu

Click on "Meal Plans"

• Summer Band meal plan is $224 and due by July 14th
• Game Day meal plan is $80 and due by August 11th
• Competition meal plan is $96 due by September 8th (mandatory)

Band/Guard fees are payable on Revtrak.

You can also pay your student's fees by mailing a check made out to Johnson Band. Please mail it to:

Johnson Band

c/o Tracye Mendez

4260 FM 967

Buda, TX 78610

OR you can drop off a check to Mrs. Mendez at the band hall in an envelope with 1) student name, 2) what it is for, and 3) amount.

Parent/Student Volunteer Sign Up:

VOLUNTEERS FOR UNIFORM FITTING AND PICTURES

*Students can earn volunteer hours!

Hello Parents and Students,

We are excited to provide you with the sign up for a marching uniform fitting and picture day slot!

We will be doing sign-ups differently this year. Seniors will receive priority and can sign up for their slots first, followed by Juniors, Sophomores, and Freshman. A charms email will be sent out with the Sign-Up Genius link to select a time slot. You will receive the Charms email on the first day of your sign-up time frame based on your class.

Class Sign-Up Time Frames: (These are the time blocks during which students from each class can sign up for a time slot on picture day: 7/29)

Seniors 7/2 - 7/6

Juniors 7/7 - 7/11

Sophomores 7/12 - 7/16

Freshman 7/17 - 7/21

We Highly Suggest that you sign up for the earliest time slot possible so that each band/guard student has access to the largest selection of uniform sizes. As the day goes on the size selection tends to decrease.

Remember: The Sign-Up Genius link will be emailed directly to each class during the time frames designated above via a charms email.

Thank You,

The Uniform Crew

Jag Jog:

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Each year, the Jaguar Band Boosters host the Jaguar Jog. It is an important fundraiser for our program! This is a 5k/ 10k run/walk that supports our band and guard programs!

We are working on setting up this year’s committee to kick things off and we need your help to make this event a success!! If you would like to help with the Jag Jog please reach out to Joan Forsythe (jaguarjog@johnsonbands.com). We are happy to work with you to fit your availability, ANY help is welcome!

REGISTER AND SHARE! Please register and/ or share via social media with others!

There are options to run or sleepwalk (support the team, get a t-shirt…but no need to run/ walk)

Let’s make this year the most successful yet!!

Here are all the event details: Jaguar Jog 5K/10K | Athlete Guild

Here is the link to volunteer (adults and students): Volunteers: Jaguar Jog 5K/10K 2023 (signupgenius.com)

SPONSORSHIPS! Our annual Jag Jog is looking for Sponsors! Details can be found at https://www.johnsonbands.com/sponsorships. If you are interested in Sponsoring the Jaguar Jog or have any questions, please email jaguarjog@johnsonbands.com or vpfundraising@johnsonbands.com.

Reminder of Spin Days and Technique sessions!

These are NOT mandatory but highly encouraged. Charms email was sent on July 3rd with details. Here is a reminder:

July 12th

9 – 10:15 am SLT planning meeting with Mr. J. (SLT only)

10:30 am – 12 pm Bring a friend to Spin with us! Bring a friend that you think might be interested in joining our guard next year!

12 – 12:45pm Break for lunch (Bring your own lunch)

At this time, 1st year members may stay to watch or go home.

12:45 - 2:45 pm Weapon Technique

2:45 – 4:30 pm TBA Demonstration Group Practice (by invitation only - invite will be sent in a separate email immediately following having received this email)

4:30 pm Dismiss

July 13th

9 – 10:15 am Body and Dance basics (All 2023 CG members)

10:30 am – 12 pm Bring a friend to Spin with us! (recruiting)

12 – 12:45pm Break for lunch (Bring your own lunch)

For afternoon sessions, 1st year members may stay to watch or go home.

12:45 - 2:45 pm Weapon Technique

2:45 – 4:30 pm TBA Demonstration Group Practice (by invitation only - invite will be sent in a separate email immediately following having received this email)

Questions? Please email Mr. J at Zachariah.Jacobes@hayscisd.net.

Breakdown Camp July 24th and 25th: SLT in morning; full band & guard, 5-8pm - Per Mr. Lucita, Attendance is MANDATORY!

Mr. J has reached out to those of you who are invited to participate in the Texas Bandmasters Association clinic on Friday, July 21st at 9:30am. That email was sent out on July 3. Whether or not you are able to attend, please make sure to fill out the RSVP form.

• Each week before loading to depart for a game or a competition, SLT meet with their sections and conduct a uniform and equipment inspection. Items required to pass inspection are included in each week's schedule. The will also be included in future weekly newsletters.

• In order to pass inspection, students must be in appropriate uniform as it will be listed in the schedule.

• If a student fails inspection, the directors may determine that the student will not be allowed to march at the game.

• The most common forgotten items that causes students to fail inspection are marching shoes and black socks!

• Parents will be invoiced for items that students do not have and that they "buy" from the Uniform Closet (socks, etc)

Meal Plans FAQ:

Q: What do the meal plans include?
A: Meal plans are purchased from various fast food restaurants, and consist of an entrée, chips, fruit, cookie, and bottled water. Substitutions for vegetarian, vegan, and special dietary restrictions will be made.

Q: If I do not purchase the meal plans, what options does my student have?

A: They can bring their lunch.

Q: Do they have the opportunity to leave campus to pic up a hot meal?

A: No. Lunch and dinner breaks are not long enough to allow for students to leave campus and get back in time for rehearsal to start

Did you know? HaysCISD has a SmugMug page too! Check it out here: https://hayscisd.smugmug.com/

Do you have a CDL? Then we need you! The Johnson Band is looking for help driving our second trailer next year. If you qualify and are interested in helping, please contact Mr. Joey Lucita at Joey.Lucita@hayscisd.net.

Freshmen/Rookie members will receive their entire summer uniform and water jug as part of their band/guard fees.

Links to order replacement BLACK VIPER marching shoes, if necessary are below:

FJM: https://fjminc.com/products/viper-marching-shoe

DrillComp: https://www.drillcomp.com/product/dsi-viper-marching-shoes-shvi/

Tote Unlimited: https://www.toteunlimited.com/store/product.php?productid=29547&cat=616&page=1

Band Shoppe: https://www.bandshoppe.com/shop/shoes/band-shoes/dsi-viper-marching-band-shoe-109080/black/default.html

Keep a lookout for Charms emails this summer!

If you have specific questions about any of these camps, please contact Mr. Lucita or Mr. Malik.

• Austin Trumpet Camp July 10-13, 2023

• Origins Spin Clinic Houston -- July 15, 2023
• BOA Blast at UNT July 20, 2023

• Origins Spin Clinic Austin -- August 27, 2023

Mark Your Calendar!

• Breakdown Camp July 24th and 25th: SLT in morning; full band & guard, 4-8pm - Per Mr. Lucita, Attendance is MANDATORY!
• Summer Band Camp begins July 26th (Times TBA) *You MUST have your physical completed in order to participate in marching band/guard!

Find Required Forms on our WEBSITE!

Pay fees on RevTrak which can also be found on our WEBSITE! Just click on "more..." from top menu and select "Pay Band Fees"

Find contact information for Booster Officers or Committee Chairs at https://www.johnsonbands.com/band-boosters

JOIN THE FUN...CHECK IT OUT BELOW!!

Our annual Jag Jog is looking for Sponsors! Details can be found at https://www.johnsonbands.com/sponsorships. If you are interested in Sponsoring the Jaguar Jog or have any questions, please email jaguarjog@johnsonbands.com or vpfundraising@johnsonbands.com.

Subscribe to Fly a Flag!

Support the Johnson Band and Guard by signing up TODAY for the Fly A Flag Program! For $52 per year, we will place a 3' x 5' flag in your yard 5 times a year for patriotic holidays. Blocks with multiple flags look fantastic so share with your neighbors!

Hurry and Sign Up before we run out of available subscriptions!

Enrollment deadline for a July 4th placement is June 20th.

(Limited to Johnson School Zone at this time)

Wondering when your subscription needs to be renewed? Email FlyAFlag@johnsonbands.com with any questions.

Interested in helping to install and remove flags 5 times a year? This volunteer opportunity is perfect for someone who needs flexibility. Our goal is to provide volunteers with a route that will take around an hour (10-15 flags), and once you are familiar with your route, it will be faster. Do this with your student and they can earn volunteer hours! Email FlyAFlag@johnsonbands.com to volunteer.

SHOP!

Scrip Gift Cards: Shop gift cards from 750+ top brands like Amazon, HEB, Starbucks, Walmart, Home Depot and the band program earns on things you buy!

Sponsorships: Visit our website to find ways to support and sponsor the Johnson Jaguar Band & Guard.

Corporate Sponsorship: Corporate sponsorships are a fantastic way for local businesses to support the Jaguar Band AND raise awareness about your company in our community. . There are several different levels of sponsorship available each with its own unique incentives. Download our Sponsorship Opportunities Flyer or click on the image to explore the various tax-deductible options available.

One of our parents who is a Dell employee shared that you may be able to donate $150 per quarter for volunteer activities, etc. If you are a Dell employee or employee of another corporation, please consider participating in their donation program and give to the Johnson Band. If you have done so already, you might need to resubmit the request periodically (quarterly, annually). Every little bit helps!

Questions? Contact sponsorship@johnsonbands.com !

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Join with our enrollment code: E3A37DB385885

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Gift Cards can be physical cards, eGift Cards or reloadable based on options provided by the participating retailers. Gift cards purchased through the app can be shipped directly to your home address. Some retailers, along with some orders placed through the website, require orders be delivered to the Band Boosters. The Boosters will submit all online orders in the queue on a monthly basis for distribution.

Need your gift cards asap!? Make sure you pick E-Gift Cards and send them straight to your gift recipient!

Click here for Johnson Band & Guard photos throughout the year! The password is GoJags. Scroll down for the 2022 - 23 folder for more photos from Spring Camp! Photos from all football games, competitions and special events will be uploaded here throughout the year. You can download photos for free.

There is a drop off slot in the band hall. Or students can email a digital copy of their hours to banquet@johnsonbands.com. The JHS Band Boosters have created a form for band students to track their band volunteer service hours. (Click the previous sentence to link to the form.) This form is similar to what is used by other organizations such as the NHS and puts control of volunteer service hours tracking in the students hands. Students should print and use this to log for all band related volunteer service hours and ensure completion of all fields including supervisor signature. Parents signatures are not accepted. Follow all details on the form to turn in the logs in the spring to be considered for Band Student Service Awards at the Band Banquet or for logging volunteer service for Letterman Jacket points. Any questions, contact banquet@johnsonbands.com or secretary@johnsonbands.com. This form should be used for all hours since the Band Banquet last spring. Multiple forms may be submitted to track all of your volunteer service.

Have you signed up to volunteer yet?

All volunteers in Hays CISD must sign up here before volunteering.

Complete our Committee Interest Form to be informed on upcoming committee meetings as they begin: https://form.jotform.com/221345018736150

Join the Band Boosters: https://www.johnsonbands.com/product-page/2022-2023-booster-membership

1. Save our website -www.johnsonbands.com
2. Find copies of our Jaguar Band Newsletters at: https://www.johnsonbands.com/newsletter
3. Sync to the Band Google Calendar: https://www.johnsonbands.com/calendar
   
4. Sign up for 2022 Remind - Instructions here https://www.johnsonbands.com/get-connected
   
5. Like our Facebook Page https://www.johnsonbands.com/get-connected
   
6. Get Connected: Remind App, JHS Band Calendar, Photos & Newsletters. We're also on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube!

Email: president@johnsonbands.com
Website: https://www.johnsonbands.com/
Location: 4260 FM 967, Buda, TX, USA
Phone: 512.268.5172
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnsonjaguarband/
Twitter: @JHS_JaguarBand