Jag Jog Update-We Need Your Help!!

Reminders

• Last Chance to Pre-Order Your Parent Show Shirt: TONIGHT!
• Competition Meal Plans due by September 8th (mandatory)
• Financial Aid for Band & Guard students (meal plans)

Take Note

• No Pass or No Play?
• Upcoming Spirit Night at Chipotle in Kyle
• Our First Competition: PERCUSSION ONLY is One Month Away-Mark Your Calendars and support them September 16TH-FIND THE FACEBOOK EVENT HERE
• 2023 Football Season Tickets
• Private Music Lessons

This Week and Save These Dates

A Message from the Band Director

Color Guard Corner

How can I help?

• Show hair supplies needed!

Things to Know

• Become a Band Booster Member
• Things to Know as a New Member
• New (and Restocked) Jag Swag!!
• Fall Fees

Join The Business Sponsorships Committee

Volunteer

Sponsorship Opportunities

Fundraising

• Family & Family Sponsorship Band Trailer Student Name Decal
• Gift cards/E-cards
• Renew or subscribe for Fly-a-Flag Program!
• Workplace charitable donations

Helpful Notes

• New Member Guide
• Check out our Jaguar Band & Guard photos!
• Student Service Hour

Communications

• Get Involved! (Important Volunteer Information)

We need your help to make this year’s JAG JOG a success!!

We are 3 weeks away from the big day and really need to get the word out to increase our registrations. Please help spread the word to your friends and family. We need everyone’s help to make this event a HUGE SUCCESS!

Here is how you can help:

REGISTER AND SHARE!

Please register for the race and get your friends and family involved as well.

Register by THURSDAY AUG 31, 2023 to guarantee the race shirt. Here’s our cool new design this year!!

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

Please share via social media with others!

Register at Jaguarjog.com

ADULT & STUDENT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

If you are not running, please volunteer to help out! We need LOTS of help to make this event a success!! This is a great opportunity for students to earn their volunteer hours!

Volunteers: Jaguar Jog 5K/10K 2023 (signupgenius.com)

Let's make this year the most successful Jag Jog yet!!

If you have any questions, please email us at jaguarjog@johnsonbands.com or vpfundraising@johnsonbands.com

Jag Jog Committee will be meeting Tuesday, September 5th at 6:30pm. Everyone's help is welcome!

Don't forget to order your 2023 Marching Show Parent Shirt*, now available for pre-orders through August 27th. We will only order THIS ONE TIME and will NOT order extra! Therefore, there will be no exchanges of sizes!

• Student shirts will be black; Parents shirts will be on purple.
• Design by Mr. Lunsford
• Directors have changed design of shirt due to copyright concerns associated with the sale of the shirt (vs the use of the image on the field to convey the music for which they have obtained copyrights)

Order your shirt today here

QUESTIONS? Contact Ida Musgrove at president@johnsonbands.com

Please DO NOT forget to make your competition meal plan payment! Payment is due by September 8th! Reminder! Competition Meal plan is REQUIRED

Go to website: johnsonbands.com

Select "shop" from top menu

Click on "Meal Plans"

• Competition meal plan is $96 due by September 8th (mandatory)

Students need fuel to perform their best! We never want a band or guard student to participate on an empty stomach!

If you are in need of financial assistance for band and guard meal plans, please contact our Booster President, Ida Musgrove, at president@johnsonbands.com and she will provide you with the information you need. All inquiries are confidential.

If you are seeking a payment plan for Fall band and guard fees, please contact the JHS Fine Arts Department Bookkeeper, Mrs. Tracye Mendez, at Tracye.Mendez@hayscisd.net.

What is NO Pass or No Play?

The state law requires students to be passing all classes at the end of the first 6 weeks, then at every report card in order to remain eligible. The first eligibility check of the school year will take place on September 22nd. This means that all students will need to have all assignments turned in and passing their classes by this date. Students who fail the 6th weeks progress report become ineligible. Make sure you ask a peer if you need any help, stronger together!

When: September 6th 5:00-9:00pm

Where: Chipotle Kyle location

5180 Farm to Market 1626, Kyle, TX 78640

Did you purchase your season football tickets so you can watch the Jaguar Band at halftime and of course Jaguar Football!

https://www.hayscisd.net/boxoffice

Much of the success of the Johnson Jaguar Band can be traced back to our students’ high-quality individual musicianship. That individual musicianship is developed not only during daily band class and at-home practice but through our incredible Private Lesson Program.

The band staff has worked diligently to assemble the finest local professionals on each and every instrument to deliver 1-on-1 lessons to our students who enroll in the program! Lessons occur on campus before, during, and after school. Although not required, lessons are highly encouraged. Private lessons are not for remediation but rather enrichment!

Students are encouraged to reach out directly to an instructor to sign up and schedule lessons.

August 28th

Band & Guard Rehearsal 5:00pm-8:00pm @ JHS

August 29th

Band & Guard Rehearsal 5:00pm-8:00pm @ JHS

August 30th

No Band Practice

August 31st

Band & Guard Rehearsal 5:00pm-7:00pm @ JHS

September 1st

Band & Guard Rehearsal 7:00am-8:00am @ JHS

(this is "Game Day Rehearsal" for this week)

Save the Date

September 5th

Jag Jog Committee will be meeting at 6:30-7:30pm @ JHS All are invited!

September 6th

Chipotle Spirit Night at 5:00

Click here for the Facebook event.

September 12th

Jaguar Band Booster and Parent Meeting @ JHS 6:30pm-8:00pm

Click here for the Facebook event.

September 16th

Jaguar Jog 5K/10K

September Competitions

September 16th

Thunder in the Hills (JHS time TBA)

Click here for the Facebook event.

Thunder in the Hills – Dripping Springs Thunder in the Hills (dsthunder.org)

September 23rd

BOA Austin Regional @ Kelly Reeves Athletic Complex, 10211 W Parmer Ln, Austin, TX 78717

Click here for the Facebook event.

September 30th

US Band Ludwig-Musser Classic, D.W. Rutledge Stadium 900 S Seguin Rd, Converse, TX 78109

Click here for the Facebook event.

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"

Week of August 27th

Out with one week and in with another! We're excited to wrap up yet another fantastic week in the world of the Moe & Gene Johnson Jaguar Band. Let's quickly recap the highlights before we set our sights on the future.

GroupFund Fundraiser Success:

We're thrilled to share that our recent GroupFund fundraiser was a resounding success! Thanks to the unwavering support and effort of our amazing Jaguar Band Family and community, we not only reached but surpassed our fundraising goal. A heartfelt thank you for everything you do!

Victory on the Field:

Our Jaguar Football Team kicked off the season with a bang, securing their first victory. The electrifying energy and excitement from the stands provided by our Jag Band played a pivotal role in their success. We're also proud to report that the debut performance of "Long Live The King(s)" was a hit with the Clark HS audience. The thrill of performing under the lights, the crowd's energy, and the camaraderie of being with friends all contributed to an unforgettable experience. This is just a taste of the excitement the season holds!

Exciting Times Ahead:

Looking ahead, we have an exciting week lined up. We're delighted to welcome back Ms. Lauren Drislane from the Breakdown Camp. She'll be observing our rehearsal and providing valuable choreography, staging, and body movement insights to enhance the production value. Her expertise will surely take our performances to new heights!

Achievement Focus:

This week calls for a heightened level of accomplishment, particularly with our pass-offs. We're committed to having each member shine on the field, and that means successfully passing off individual performance aspects, whether it's mastering music or equipment work. Our strong start sets the stage, and now we aim to maintain momentum and reach even greater levels of excellence.

Upcoming Rehearsals and Master Classes:

Our regular after-school rehearsal schedule remains in place this week, accompanied by our weekly Master Classes on Tuesday and Wednesday. Additionally, mark your calendars for our first Friday Night Home Football Game – an event not to be missed!

Balancing Act:

As we continue our musical journey, let's remember to excel both in our music performance and academic endeavors. Both play crucial roles in our success.

Closing Thought:

Let's keep up the remarkable work, staying true to the belief that every day is a "great day to be a Jaguar!" Your dedication and enthusiasm make our band truly special.

Here's to another exciting week ahead!

IMPORTANT REMINDERS!

Please don't forget that your student MUST wear SOLID TAN OR BLACK undergarments with all of their uniforms or costumes. In some circumstances, prints on underwear or bras can be seen through the outfits!

• Guard members must purchase no-show black socks to wear with their black uniform sneakers.
• Guard members must wear thin black booties with their jazz shoes. CLICK HERE for an example. Wearing jazz shoes without socks makes them smell very bad!

Help stock the dressing rooms with all the show hair supplies for students to use on game days! Students should come with show ready hair for competitions days. As you are purchasing supplies for you home please purchase a few extra and send it to the Jaguar band hall!

• Hairspray
• Hair gel
• Hairnets dark and light colored
• Hair bands dark and light colored
• Bobby-pins dark and light colored

Amazon Wish Lists here

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Are there any uniform restrictions during marching season?

In order to give our band a cohesive appearance we do have guidelines for student’s appearances while they are on the field:

1. Band students will not wear makeup while in uniform, unless required for the performance.

2. Jewelry, hair ribbons & nail polish are not allowed while in uniform.

3. Hair must be its natural color

4. Hair must not touch the collar of the jacket and must be above the top of the ear or pulled behind it. No visible hair on forehead.

5. Students must be clean shaven or neatly trimmed while in uniform.

Color Guard: Please also see the Color Guard FAQ’s for more information.

What is the typical schedule of a game day?

On game day students will remain on campus after school. Please do not ask for any exceptions.

On game days the students will:

• report to the Band Hall after the final bell
• Have a short rehearsal
• eat dinner
• gather their uniform & instrument
• load the buses
• play at the football game
• load the buses
• return to JHS

Don't forget to become a voting MEMBER or RE-SIGNUP with the Jaguar Band & Guard Booster!!!! It's $25 individual or $40 family!

That $$ goes to help out the Band & Guard with items they may need. Plus you get a custom framed image of your student for your social media accounts!

https://www.johnsonbands.com/membership

SPIRIT SEND-OFF

On marching competition days, the Jaguar band community gets together at a designated site to wave signs, etc. as the students pass by on the buses! It is a lot of fun and the students really enjoy it! You can see them waving and smiling as they pass by! Keep a lookout for sign-making parties and times to meet for send off on competition days!

It’s time to get your new and restocked spirit gear favorites for our fall season. Order online here today! We’ve added many new designs and returning favorites including our CLEAR BAGS, a necessity for games and competitions. Orders are filled weekly, and pick-ups are Tuesday nights from 7-8pm in the bus lane at JHS. Order yours today!!

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.

Our Business Sponsorships Committee would love your help reaching out to potential Sponsors. Time commitment is flexible and this committee is critical to helping us achieve our mission of providing support to the band and guard program. Please let us know if you are willing to help with this!

Can't help the committee but know of a business that would be willing to sponsor? Please see our Fundraising section below. Every effort helps!

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

Our Committee Interest Form has information about all of our committees and will help us get you connected with the perfect committee for you. Have small kids at home or a work schedule that you think will make it too hard to volunteer? We have ways that you can help during the day, evening, weekend, and at home. We have something for everyone and your involvement will help make your students band and guard goals possible!

JOIN THE FUN!

Sponsorships: Visit our website to find ways to support and sponsor the Johnson Jaguar Band & Guard. In addition to being to the largest band and guard program in Hays CISD, we have an extensive social media presence that goes beyond our local community. Supporting our hard working students by sponsoring the Moe & Gene Johnson Band & Guard Program is a Win-Win!

Business 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. Check out our Sponsorship Opportunities Flyer to explore the various tax-deductible options available.

The 5th Annual Jag Jog is looking for local businesses and vendors who would like to share their brand with our community. Check out our Jag Jog Sponsorship Flyer to see how you can support our amazing students!

Don't have a business but know someone who does? Share this info with them or let us know they might be interested! We are so grateful for every sponsor that helps us fulfill our mission to support the students!

Be part of our legacy and add your band & guard student's name and graduation year to the back of our Jaguar Band Trailer. Order by September 10th to be added for this marching season!

To order and for more information:

https://www.johnsonbands.com/product-page/trailersticker

Looking at buying gift cards for your personal use or to give as gifts?

You can purchase gift cards through our Raise Right gift card fundraiser and our organization earns back a percentage of the value of the gift card. Many gift cards are digital gift cards which means you can purchase them right before you head to the store or restaurant! The donation to the band / percentage does sometimes change, with certain gift cards running promotions with a higher value of "give back" amounts so check back on your favorite stores often!

Join with our enrollment code: E3A37DB385885

https://www.johnsonbands.com/gift-card-fundraiser

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!

(Limited to Johnson School Zone at this time)

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

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!

If your company has a program that makes charitable donations, please let us know so that we can share that with our families who may not be aware. Every opportunity we have to support our students is greatly appreciated!

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.

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

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.

NEED TO KNOW ITEMS FOR VOLUNTEERS

All volunteers MUST be registered with the HAYSCISD VIP system. Once approved, below are guidelines for the volunteer check-in process during the year.

Check-in at the Front Office: Anytime you volunteer on campus during the school day.

Check-in at the Band Hall (Mrs. Mendez office): Anytime you volunteer on campus during after-school hours and during summer band hours.

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