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6th Grade Edition
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Welcome to the Creek Valley Wildcat Band Update!
Welcome to the inaugural edition of the Wildcat Update for the 24-25 School Year! We're thrilled to kick off this new academic year and introduce you to the Creek Valley Band program. This newsletter aims to keep you informed about what's happening in our classrooms, share the latest updates, news, and reminders, and foster a sense of community among our students and families.
We've compiled our email list from Skyward rosters, and we're excited to meet our new band members! Our goal is to help each student discover their musical talents, develop a lifelong love for music, and cultivate valuable skills such as teamwork, organization, and responsibility. Band is an incredible opportunity to form lasting friendships with both students and parents alike. We are so fortunate that our kids will enter the World Renowned HEBRON BAND! It all starts here! Don't worry if you're new to band - we're here to support you every step of the way! Our dedicated directors and fellow parents are always available to answer any questions you may have throughout the year.
Let's make this an unforgettable year of music-making together! Stay tuned for more updates, and we look forward to meeting you at our upcoming events.
Secure Your Childs Instrument and Supplies ASAP
The deadline for all new band students to have an instrument and supplies is August 19th.If you have already secured your child's required instrument and supplies through one of our approved vendors, please disregard this portion of the Memo!
If you still need to complete this vital step, do so as soon as possible! Time and inventory are running out.
Our amazing vendors are still able to help you and make sure your child has everything they need for band. In fact, you can complete the entire process online if you choose!
8/21: Mandatory Parent Orientation
Who: All 6th grade band parents (students are invited but not required to attend)
When: Tuesday, August 21 I 6:00PM
Where: Creek Valley Band Hall
Mark your calendars! Our Beginning Band Parent Orientation is coming up. Whether this is your first or 7th child in the band program, we want to ensure you have all your questions answered AND know what to expect! Every student must have at least one parent in attendance! The meeting will cover calendar dates, fees, Presto, and more! This orientation is required for all Beginning Band families.
Parents
Parent Volunteers!!
Many of our parent volunteers are leaving us as 8th grading parents. We are looking for the following parent help!! Please email Mrs. Cooley if you are available!
Positions available:
- Fundraising/Restaurant Nights (one a month)- commitment time low
- Uniform mom- commitment time low (fall only)
Help Us Clear Our Amazon Wishlist!
It's happening! Soon the sound of wonderful music will be again filling the halls of Creek Valley Middle School! If you are so inclined, please help us clear our Amazon list so we can have some fun activities and provide our kids with great experiences this year! Any help is greatly appreciated!
Upcoming Dates:
8/13: First Day of School
8/19: Deadline to obtain instruments and Supplies
8/21: Parent meeting at CVMS at 6:00PM
8/30: Possible Band Party
24-25 Wildcat Band Concert Dates
10/22: Wildcat Band Show and Tell I CVMS GYM I 7:00PM
12/11: Wildcat Band Winter Concert I CVMS GYM I 7:00PM
4/25: Wildcat Band Solo Contest I CVMS I Times TBA
5/14: Wildcat Band Spring Concert I HHS I 7:00PM
Hebron Band Corner
We are a PROUD FEEDER to the HEBRON BAND!
Join us on Social Media
Band Website: https://www.creekvalleyband.org
Facebook: facebook.com/creekvalleyband
Instagram: @CVMS_Band
Communication with Directors and Parent Volunteers
We will send out smores and emails throughout the year to keep you updated!
Need to get ahold of one of us?
Band Director - Kim Cooley - hawbaker-cooleyk@lisd.net
Assistant Band Director - Joshua Lott - lottjt@lisd.net
CVMS Parent Liaisons - Jennifer Wylie and Srabasti Nagchoudhury - cvmsliason@creekvalleyband.org
Fundraising Liaison - OPEN - fundraising@creekvalleyband.org
Uniform Liaison - OPEN - uniform@creekvalleyband.org
Finance Liaison - Robin Sandlin - finance@creekvalleyband.org
Meet the Directors
Mrs. Cooley
Mrs. Cooley is in her 22nd year of teaching band in the wonderful Hebron Cluster! She has a Master's Degree in Music Education.
Mrs Cooley will teach Honor Winds and the beginning flute, oboe, bassoon, clarinet and saxophone classes!
She loves all things Star Wars, Marvel and Despicable Me. She has 2 golden doodles, Piper and Marvel
Mr. Lott
Mr. Lott will teach Symphonic Band and the beginning trumpet, french horn, trombone, euphonium and tuba classes!
Mr. Lott loves all things Harry Potter. He has a son and 3 rescue dogs.
Mr. Koch
Mr. Koch will teach beginning percussion class. He travels to all 4 schools daily, so email is definitely the best way to reach him!
Mr. Koch has run 3 marathons, he's a HUGE Ranger's fan and is obsessed with Star Wars!
Creek Valley Band
Email: hawbaker-cooleyk@lisd.net
Website: www.creekvalleyband.org
Location: 4109 Creek Valley Boulevard, Carrollton, TX, USA
Phone: 972)350-8817
Facebook: facebook.com/creekvalleyband
Twitter: @CVMS_Band