Jaguar Band & Guard Newsletter

We need your help!

• TCGC Section Donations
  
• Signup Genius for Hosting UIL

Take Note!

• Winter Guard 2024 Competition Schedule
  
• Save the Date! Spring Band Concert May 8th
  
• Save the Date! Jaguar Band Banquet April 19th
• Reminder About Concert Uniforms
  

This Week and Save These Dates

• Winter Guard Corner
• Italy 2025

How Can I Help

• Jaguar Band and Guard wish list!

• Join The Business Sponsorships Committee

• Volunteer
• Sponsorship Opportunities

Fundraising

• Gift Cards & E-Gift Cards
• Fly a Flag

Helpful Notes

• New Member Guidebook for 2023-2024
• Jag Band & Guard Photos
• Service Hours
• Get Involved! (Important Volunteer Information)
• Stay Connected!

Dear Parents,

The Johnson Band Boosters have been given the opportunity to host a Color Guard Competition again this year! This is one of the most successful fundraisers of the year for the BAND & GUARD! PLEASE KNOW that this is not a fundraiser that benefits the Color Guard only, our goal is for this fundraiser to raise $18,000 to our entire Band & Guard Program! (Projection based on previous years success.)

To do this, WE NEED YOUR HELP! Keeping our expenses low ensures we can keep our profits high. The ask is a simple one - send in your assigned item(s) for the Concession Stand! Feel free to send in more than one of what is requested, and encourage your section to participate. Items can be placed in Mr. Lucita's office and once inventoried by TCGC Section Donation Coordinator, Kayla Luongo, they will be moved to storage. THANK YOU IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

The TCGC Color Guard Competition at JHS will be held on Saturday, March 16th. We do not choose the date, it is assigned to us. Sign-ups for volunteers to help us between now and March 16th and on the day of the competition will be out soon.

Questions:

president@johnsonbands.com

vpfundraising@johnsonbands.com

Hosting UIL: We will be hosting both the MS and HS PreUIL evaluations on February 21-22 (MS) and February 28th (HS). We will also be hosting Region 18 5A/6A UIL Concert and Sightreading on March 27th and 28th. Please see the Pre-UIL (Middle School, High School) and High School UIL C/SR sign-ups below.

JAGUAR BAND BOOSTERS: MIDDLE SCHOOL - PRE UIL (signupgenius.com)

JAGUAR BAND BOOSTERS: HIGH SCHOOL - PRE UIL (signupgenius.com)

JAGUAR BAND BOOSTERS: HIGH SCHOOL - UIL C/SR (signupgenius.com)

Mark your calendars for May 8th, 2024!!

Mark your calendars for April 19th, 2024!!

Students/Families are responsible for getting the tuxedo pants and concert dresses hemmed. Remember - DO NOT CUT fabric and DO NOT USE permanent hemming tape on any of these items or you will be charged to replace the item.

Be sure to get the hemming done before Pre-UIL performances at the end of February.

If you have any questions, please email uniforms@johnsonbands.com.

This Week:

February 19th

No School

Concert Winds Brass Sectional 4:35-5:35pm

WG practice: Varsity (clinician) 10:00am-9:00pm @ JHS Gym

February 20th

Symphonic Winds Flute/Oboe Sectional 7:45-8:45am

Wind Symphony Clarinet Sectional 8:00-8:45am

Wind Symphony Rehearsal 4:35-6:35pm

Symphonic Winds Clarinet Sectional 4:35-5:35pm

Winter Guard JV practice 6-9pm

February 21st

Symphonic Winds Low Brass Sectional 7:45am-8:45am

Wind Symphony Flute Sectional 8:00am-8:45am

Symphonic Winds Trumpet Sectional 4:35pm-5:35pm

Wind Symphony Low Brass Sectional 4:35-5:20pm

February 22nd

Concert Winds Woodwinds Sectional 7:45-8:45am

Wind Symphony Horn Sectional 8:00-8:45am

Symphonic Winds Saxophone Sectional 4:35-5:35pm

Wind Symphony Trumpet Sectional 4:35-5:20pm

Winter Guard Varsity & JV practice 6-9pm

February 23rd

Symphonic Winds Horn Sectional 7:45-8:45am

Wind Symphony Bassoon Sectional 8:00-8:45am

February 24th

Solo/Ensemble Evaluation @ Hays HS Time TBD

WG: Varsity & JV comp rehearsal: see color guard corner below!

Save The Date:

February 28th

HS Pre UIL @ Hays Performing Arts Center Time TBD

Please contribute to and help share the fundraiser to help send Varsity to the World Championships! See below.

The week ahead:

2/20 practice: Varsity only. John Escalante will be working with the group so practice will be closed until the last 30 minutes of practice. (8:30pm) Reminder of black attire, water jugs, half shoes, and hair back and out of your face please!

Friendly reminder that we could use ALL the help we can get to unload and move the props from the trailer to the gym tomorrow morning! We must start unloading the trailer at 9am. It takes muscle to unload and load that trailer so, DADS, we need you! Thanks in advance for your help!

2/24 practice: We will NOT be competing in the TCGC @ Smithson Valley. Instead, both teams will have practices on that day. This will enable both teams to complete and polish their shows before competitions on 3/2.

JV: 9am - 4pm

Varsity: 12 - 9pm

Feb. 28th Middle School recruiting (Varsity only)

Varsity will perform for two separate audiences: grades 7 & 8 showings

Performances will take place between 12-1pm

Students will need to bring a lunch on that day

• Varsity PARENTS: Students who drive are invited to drive themselves. Student drivers over the age of 18 can drive more than one student, if the student has received permission from their parent. Student drivers age 18 and younger can take only one student; again, this is only allowable if the student has received permission from their parent. We anticipate needing some adult drivers. Please contact Ida or Michelle Silva if you are willing to be a driver on that day.

• FLOOR / BUILD CREW: We will be taking the floor and bars (no stairs). Mr. J is going to ask Mr. Lucita if he can pull the white trailer. Mr. J will let us know ASAP if we need someone else to pull it.

MMS recruiting will be scheduled sometime after spring break

Questions? Contact Michelle Silva at colorguard@johnsonbands.com or Ida Musgrove at president@johnsonbands.com

Contact information for Mr. J. : Zachariah.Jacobes@hayscisd.net

Click HERE to go to our fundraising page!

or cut and paste: https://givebutter.com/MoeKnows

We are thrilled to share the fantastic news that the Moe & Gene Johnson Jaguar Band and Guard will embark on a memorable journey to Italy in the spring of 2025! This long-awaited plan is now officially confirmed, and we extend a warm invitation to our students and their families to seize this once-in-a-lifetime experience. Here is a link to the Anticipated Itinerary.

Date: The trip is tentatively scheduled for March 17-21.

Cost: The cost of this extraordinary experience is $3995.00, covering the significant majority of all expenses. Please be aware that the cost excludes lunches, allowing students and adults the flexibility to choose their preferred dining experience during smaller group tours.

Payments: All payments will be directly made to the travel company, Next Level Initiatives, in association with Perform America - TX, LLC. Detailed instructions can be found in the document linked above under "Registration and Payment Process."

Who: This incredible opportunity is open to all Band and Guard members enrolled at Johnson HS as 9th-12th grade students during the 2024-2025 school year, and their immediate families. This is the 2023-2024 9th – 11th grade members at JHS and the 2023-2024 8th grade members at DMS and MMS.

Documents: To get more insight into this exciting venture, we encourage you to review the Anticipated Itinerary and the Registration and Payment Process documents. Find the links to these documents here: Anticipated Itinerary | Registration and Payment Process

We look forward to embarking on this remarkable journey together and creating lasting memories with the Moe & Gene Johnson Jaguar Band and Guard. There will be an in-person meeting in the future to discuss details once we begin to get an idea of how many travelers we will have. Let's make this trip to Italy an unforgettable experience! We wanted to get this information into the hands of the parents and students ASAP in order for everyone to have the opportunity to participate!

Jaguar Band and Guard wish list!

These are everyday items that band and guard members use and go through often. If you have the ability to assist on keeping the band hall stocked it would really help the kids!

Click here to purchase items for the band

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.

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!

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!

Johnson Band New Member Guide

Helpful information for new members, or parents of new members, of the Moe & Gene Johnson HS Band.

http://online.mobissue.com/odku/yzog/

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

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