Letter jacket fittings: July 15th
Fittings are on July 15th 9:00AM-1:00PM
Click here to sign up for an appointment time so we can spread arrivals:
Letter Jacket Appointment sign up (CLICK)
Fitting Procedures:
- Park in the south lot, nearest to the new loading dock. **Please do not attempt to park in the loading dock, you will be asked to move.
- Walk behind the school (maintaining 6 feet of distance at all times) to the loading dock where we will form our fitting queue on the ramp.
- You must be wearing a face mask in order to be fit. **We cannot provide one for you at this time**
- Your temperature will be taken before you get fit
- We will have sanitizer stations available before and after your fitting.
***Remember to fill out the forms attached below before you come for the easiest experience so we do not hold up other appointments.
Remember that you are eligible for a letter jacket if you have completed one of the following 3 things:
1. Earned a placement in an All region band
2. Earned a 1st division on a Class 1 ENSEMBLE ****
3. Completed 3 years of band, (going into your senior year)
***We are substituting the solo requirement for the ensemble due to the fact that we were not able to have a solo contest.
ATTACHED HERE ARE THE ELECTRONIC DOCUMENTS YOU WILL NEED TO FILL OUT BEFORE YOU COME TO THE FITTING
Letter from our vendor:
Parents,
Congratulations! Your student has earned enough credits to order an official McKinney Boyd Band Letter Jacket. Sizing and orders will be done at school on Wednesday July 15th from 9am-1pm near the Band Hall area.
Attached are digital copies of the order form, catalog, pricing sheet, and a sample order form. Please print out the order form and bring it to school on July 15th with payment and the rep will be there to take your order. If you do not have access to a printer, please email Brad Cooper and he can drop a complete packet in the mail to you bdcooper@herffjones.com
Also if you have any questions, please feel free to email or text/call (903) 530-7310.
Thanks,
Brad Cooper | Scholastic Sales Representative | Herff Jones, A Varsity ACHIEVEMENT Brand
6311 S. Broadway | Tyler, TX 75703 |
t 903-592-3800|bdcooper@herffjones.com
***If you can not make it to the fitting on July 15th, please reach out to Brad Cooper and he can work with you to find an alternative
Camp times/dates and safety precautions in place.
We are in a constant state of flux as the state and district change procedures to protect our kids and staff but for now we are full steam ahead for our current plans for summer camps.
We will be utilizing temperature check-in stations, extra sanitation stations and will be following all the regulations of MISD, TEA and UIL. The staff will be having specific training the next few weeks to make sure that we are maintaing all safety measures. We won't lie, it is going to be nice to see live student faces and "get back to band business"!
Color Guard Camp:
July 22nd-24th: 8:00AM-4:00PM each day (Virtual)
Leadership Camp:
July 22nd-24th: 8:00AM-4:00PM each day (Virtual)
First day of full band/ Summer Band: (Live)
August 3rd @ 7:00AM (Full rehearsal google calendar link will be updated due to changes soon)
***A physical must be on file for all members, (Returning members-if you filled out "yes" on the medical history form during registration you will need a new physical before you can participate.)
***All New members must submit to us a physical before participation can be allowed.
Physical info
TEA/UIL have mandated that incoming 9th graders are required to get physicals for 2020-2021.
All returning members will have to fill out the Medical history form, If you notate "yes" on items 1-6 you will also be required to grab a physical.
Tips to prep for Camp
Camp is fun and nothing to worry about but here are some things that we have learned after years of experience that can help you succeed the first couple of days.
#1: GO OUTSIDE STARING NOW AND ACCLIMATE TO OUTDOOR ACTIVITY
Video games and TV binging can be fun in moderation, but it will be a big shock to your system if you are not used to going outside and you can become disoriented very easily without acclimating beforehand.
#2 HYDRATE THOROUGHLY WITH WATER STARTING AT LEAST A WEEK BEFORE YOU WILL ATTEND CAMP
It takes time for your body to become fully hydrated. If the first day of camp is when you start you can become dehydrated within hours so substitute that soda/juice/dairy for some high quality H2O about a week in advance.
#3 INVEST IN A HIGH QUALITY PERFORMANCE SHOE (SAUCONY, BROOKS, NEW BALANCE) AND AVOID BOOTS AND CONVERSE. ***NIKE/UNDER ARMOR CAN WORK, BUT OFFER LITTLE SUPPORT FOR MARCHING ACTIVITIES
Most of our injuries are due to improper footwear choices. The brightest and coolest shoes may be fashionable but your knees, back and neck will thank you for a shoe with proper support. There is a "Run On" shop at Eldorado and Lake Forest, They are pros at fitting proper shoes to individual foot styles.
#4 WEAR LIGHT (COLOR AND WEIGHT) CLOTHING
Students in pants and all black will be sent home immediately. It will be a cheaper and easier ride than the ambulance after the heat exhaustion attack. Don't Mess with Texas (heat/humidity)!!!
#5 AVOID DAIRY IN THE MORNING TO AVOID A "SIDELINE SHOWER" (SHAKES/PROTIEN INCLUDED)
No more explanation needed here :)
Spring Trip: Update
Latest update from Directors Choice (5/1):
The dates for our families have been corrected!
All families who have purchased insurance can now begin filing their claims.
**Instead of cancelling policies for those families that signed up with with incorrect link, the company has changed the dates manually with our guidance.
Our dates are 4/24-4/27.
I have updated both groups (MBHS/MHS) for your group number/policy number reference in the Document Hub link below.
***Even though we are making progress, there are still forms that we do not have access to and are working to get more information. Please feel free to call/work with the insurance company for clarifications. I will update forms in the hub as I get them.
We have 15 months from point of cancellation to complete our claims.
Information that I currently have access to for claim purposes:
Official Cancellation date: 3/24/20
Original Deposit date: 6/10/2019
Google Drive Claim Document Hub for Parents
(Will continue to be updated as information is made available to me):
Corpus Trip Cancellation Claim Documents
DC Coordinator contact info:
Allison Graham
Account Manager
Director's Choice
allison.graham@directorschoice.com
806-687-0802
I hope that it is clear we are being as transparent in this process as we can and are all working to find solutions for everyone.
***Understand that this is a point of high stress for every director/travel agency in the country at this point. I do not have all the answers but you can rest assured that taking care of our families is the highest point of focus right now and doing right by you is my highest priority. I am doing EVERYTHING in my power to protect you and find solutions. If you reach out to me with trip questions, I will respond as quickly as I can within 24-48hrs. I appreciate all your grace and patience.
Remind 101 joining "Reminder"
Still not signed up to the MBHS Band Remind??
***We will be recycling codes the first week of summer camp, be prepared to rejoin/update your status.
Text the following code to the #81010 :
9th grade student: @boydband9
10th grade student: @boydband10
11th grade student: @boydband11
12th grade student: @boydband12
9th grade parent: @mbbandfm9
10th grade parent: @mbbandfm10
11th grade parent: @mbbandfm11
12th grade parent: @mbbandfm12
Incoming parent (current 8th grader): @mbhs8to9
Need some stress relief.....
Due to Covid19 closures, the following professional groups are giving free concerts through streaming for the foreseeable future.
I particularly enjoyed the metropolitan opera who is streaming a musical/opera a day!
Link to Classical FM site that has info on EVERY group that is giving this unprecedented service
Important information for Private lesson students/teachers
We are HIGHLY ENCOURAGING families who take private lessons to communicate with their teachers and work to the best of their ability to continue lessons remotely through Skype, Facetime or work out home lessons.
If you feel that you do not want to risk it, then we suggest "donating" your normal lesson fee's and working with your teacher to reschedule as necessary.
***This suggestion is for your discretion***:
We want to make sure that you are aware that teaching privately in some cases is the only source of income for many of our teachers. Any week/day that school is cancelled directly impacts their livelihood. Our teachers also have mortgages, rent, bills and groceries to take care of. Please keep this in mind when making your decisions.
McKinney Boyd High School Bronco Band Social Media/Contact
Email: ttreadwell@mckinneyisd.net
Website: boydband.com
Location: 600 North Lake Forest Drive, McKinney, TX, USA
Phone: 469-302-3400
Facebook: facebook.com/mbhsbroncoband