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WELCOME to BAND at TMS!
Mrs. Van Rossum
Mr. Musselwhite
TMS Band
2015-16
Whoooooo’s ready to have a GREAT year??????
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WELCOME TO BAND!
Success requires a positive attitude and hard work.
Sometimes you have to work hard at having a
positive attitude!
For success, ATTITUDE is as important as ability!
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Entering and Exiting the Bandroom
Before and After School
ENTER in main door and down the steps.
EXIT up the ramp and out the main door.
For Class
ALL students will enter in the
main door and come down the
steps AND exit the same way.
NO ONE will leave from class
up the ramp!
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• Eric Musselwhite
– Bachelor of Music at James Madison
University
– Master of Music from Georgia State University
– Also teaches at Chowan University
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What do I need for class every day?
•Your INSTRUMENT and all supplies that go with it.
(Reeds, valve oil, cleaning kit, etc.) YOUR NAME MUST BE ON
BOTH ENDS OF YOUR INSTRUMENT CASE.
•Your BINDER. You MUST have a separate BAND Binder. It
will be graded for organization and completion throughout the
year. All of your band information and papers will be kept in
this binder.
•Your BAND BOOK: Measures of Success
•A PENCIL
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GradingDescription of Assessment Percentage
of Grade
Projects, Tests, Rehearsals, Performances
Individual playing tests
Written tests
Concerts and rehearsals
40%
Daily Preparation and Etiquette Grade
Brining all materials to class
Participating in all phases of the band class
activities with appropriate discipline
Following all classroom rules and procedures
If a student does not have his/her instrument, 25
points will be subtracted from the Daily Preparation
and Etiquette Grade. Each student will receive one set
of sheet music for each song being rehearsed or
performed. A student will be excused for the first lost
sheet music and may ask for a replacement without
penalty. Each time following the first loss of music,
the weekly Preparation and Etiquette Grade will be
penalized 50 points. If a student does not ask for
replacement sheet music and does not have materials
for class/rehearsals, the grade will also be penalized.
ALL MUSIC SHOULD BE IN A PAGE PROTECTOR IN
THE BAND BINDER.
40%
Classwork/Homework/Binder
Quizzes, homework assignments, keeping
binder updated and organized
20%
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Daily Procedures
• Enter the classroom (down the stairs) quietly and orderly.
• Spit out anything in your mouth!
• Make sure you have all necessary materials for class: instrument,
supplies for your instrument, band binder, book, PENCIL.
• Get your instrument and all supplies.
• Go directly to your assigned seat.
• Sharpen pencil if needed.
• Read the Daily News
• Start your Tiger Task…When finished, wait quietly for further
instructions.
• Do not get your instrument out of the case until instructed to do so
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SPIT…GET…SIT
• Spit out gum/candy/food as you enter the room.
• Get your instrument and all materials from the storage room.
• Sit in your chair
• Read the Daily News
• Pick up your Tiger Task and complete it.
• When instructed by Mrs. Van Rossum, get your instrument, book, binder and
pencil out and begin assembling your instrument.
• DO NOT PLAY until instructed to do so!!
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What am I graded on each day? (Daily Preparation and Etiquette Grade)
Follows daily opening procedures:
*comes in to room in orderly fashion, gets all materials out, music
stand set, and is ready when instruction begins.
Brings required materials to class:
instrument, binder, book, pencil, reeds, mouthpiece, etc.
Abides by classroom policies and procedures.
Follows directions upon request.
Participates in daily warm-up and classroom rehearsal/instruction.
Follows daily closing procedures:
*cleans and stores instrument in appropriate manner,
maintains/cleans personal rehearsal space.
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MRS VAN ROSSUM’S
LAWS and RULES OF THE LAND
• Always give your absolute best effort!
• Be respectful of other people’s property. DO NOT TOUCH ANYTHING THAT
DOESN’T BELONG TO YOU!
• Be respectful of EVERYONE in band.
• No talking while the teacher is teaching.
• When a cutoff is given, all sound stops.
• No food, gum, candy, drinks (except water) in the band room.
• Loud, boisterous behavior is inappropriate in the band room. This type of
behavior distracts from a positive learning environment and is never acceptable.
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DURING INSTRUCTION
Listen to the teacher with full attention.
No talking or whispering.
Ask permission to speak by raising your hand.
Ask questions related to the subject. Other questions which
are not related to the subject can be asked after instruction.
If you do not understand something, PLEASE ask questions!
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If the teacher raises his/her hand….FREEZE – EYES ON SPEAKER
BE QUIET
BE STILL
HANDS FREE
LISTEN
All of your attention should be given to the teacher.
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Announcements/Intercom
When the morning or afternoon announcements
come on, you are to:
FREEZE
STOP TALKING
LISTEN
(This also applies when there is an
intercom announcement during class!!)
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Need to go to the clinic ??
If you need to go see the nurse in
the clinic, pick up a pass from the
front table and fill it out. Bring it to
Mrs. Van Rossum to sign.
SIGN OUT ON THE BOARD AND
SIGN IN IF/WHEN YOU RETURN.
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TARDIESIF YOU ARE LATE TO CLASS FOR ANY REASON, YOU MUST SIGN IN.
Tardy Sign In clipboard is on the desk to the right as you come in to the room.
Put the date (look on the daily powerpoint or the calendar if you don’t know what the date is!)
Your name….First AND last….print neatly!
What time you arrived in the band room.
IF YOU HAVE A PASS FROM ANOTHER TEACHER OR
ADMINISTRATOR….write “PASS” for the reason and put the pass in the
orange box.
IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A PASS…add the REAL reason you are late.
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TMS TARDY POLICY
After first and second UNEXCUSED tardy within the quarter, teacher will confer with student and brainstorm possible solutions.
When the student receives the THIRD UNEXCUSED TARDY, teacher will call or e-mail parents.
When the student receives the FOURTH UNEXCUSED TARDY, teacher mails home TMS Tardy Letter to parents.
When the student receives the FIFTH UNEXCUSED TARDY, a YCSD Infraction Notice will be sent home to parents.
An Infraction Notice stays on your student records!!
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WHEN YOU ARE ABSENT
It is YOUR responsibility to find out what you missed while you were absent.
First, ask your classmates.
Check Aspen.
Come and get any missed materials from your teacher.
If you are absent more than one day for illness, please have your parents write
a note stating that you were sick, and you will be excused from practicing.
IN CLASS, if you do not feel well or just had your braces
tightened and would like to just finger along,
JUST TELL Mrs. Van Rossum! She is NOT A MIND READER!!!
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Restroom PassNO AGENDA….
DO NOT EVEN ASK TO GO ANYWHERE!!!
The TMS expectation is that you should go to the restroom between classes.
If you have an emergency and need to use the restroom during class:
1. Fill out your agenda on the appropriate day/page.
2. Hold it AND YOUR AGENDA up to signal to me that you need to be excused
to the restroom.
3. Once I have acknowledged that it is okay for you to go, SIGN OUT ON THE
BOARD and leave without disrupting instruction. Make sure you put the time that you returned to class.
4. Upon return, quietly return to your seat without disrupting instruction!
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To blurt out the first thing
that comes to your mind!
RAISE YOUR HAND
RESIST THE URGE……
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Emergency-Fire, Tornado, Lockdown
DO NOT SCREAM!!
Very calmly and quietly, place your instrument in a safe
place on the floor.
Very calmly and quietly exit the bandroom, take a LEFT
and go down the hall, exit the building and proceed to
the BLACKTOP area. Line up SINGLE FILE so that
attendance can be taken.
For tornado
or lockdown,
follow
your
teacher’s
instructions!!
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Cell PhonesDO NOT EVEN THINK
ABOUT TEXTING OR
TAKING PICTURES
DURING CLASS!! If Mrs.
Van Rossum sees you
using your phone, she will
take it!!!!
YOU MAY HAVE YOUR
BYOT TECHNOLOGY OUT
ONLY IF IT IS BEING USED
FOR INSTRUCTION!!!!
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CONSEQUENCES
CONSEQUENCES:
Warning
Conference with Student
Parent Contact (phone or email)
After school detention or other consequence to
be determined by the teacher
Referral to Administration
Being in band is a privilege, NOT a right! Disrupting the
instruction of other students WILL NOT BE TOLERATED.
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Dismissal from classWhen Mrs. Van Rossum (or any other adult) tells you it is time to pack up:
Clean out your instrument and put it back in the case.
Put your instrument in your cubby (unless you are taking it with you).
Put your binder next to your instrument or take it with you.
Clean up the area around your seat.
SIT IN THE SEAT THAT YOU SAT IN ALL CLASS PERIOD
quietly until the adult in the rooms dismisses you. DO NOT, I
REPEAT, DO NOT LEAVE WHEN THE CLOCK TURNS TO
DISMISSAL TIME OR WHEN THE BELL RINGS…WAIT FOR
THE ADULT TO DISMISS YOU!!
WALK calmly, quietly out the main bandroom exit and go to your next class. DO NOT EXIT THROUGH THE HANDICAPPED RAMP!! Walk quietly and remain on the right side of the hallway.
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Protecting and Insuring Your InstrumentMany problems with instrument mix-ups can be avoided if students keep their cases well identified.
ALL INSTRUMENTS MUST HAVE THE STUDENT’S NAME DISPLAYED
ON BOTH ENDS OF THE CASE!!!
It is a good idea to record your instrument’s brand and serial numbers with your homeowners insurance and keep the information in a safe place at home. Check to be sure you have
insurance coverage that will cover loss, theft or damage while as school (during the day or after hours). NO INSTRUMENTS SHOULD BE LEFT AT SCHOOL OVER EXTENDED
HOLIDAYS.
If an instrument is broken, PLEASE bring it to the band director FIRST! Do not let anyone try to fix it – they may make the problem worse. Mrs. Van Rossum can easily do many repairs. If the instrument has to go to the shop, a DATED note or email from parent/guardian is required
on the day you come to school without the instrument.
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HELPER JOBSJOBS AVAILABLE FOR EACH CLASS
ATTENDANCE TAKERS (2)
WORKSHEET HANDER-OUTER AND ORGANIZER (2)
MUSIC HELPERS (2)
4TH BLOCK ONLY: MUSIC STAND HELPERS (2)
GENERAL HELPERS
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Have a great year!
• Let’s learn, have some fun, play well and
have a positive attitude at all times!
• “Owl” be looking for some wonderful
performances! Whoooooo’s ready for a
GREAT YEAR??
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CONTACT MRS. VAN ROSSUM
Email: [email protected]
Band Room Phone: (757)867-7473
TMS Band Website: tabbtigerband.weebly.com
Facebook Page: Tabb Middle School Tiger Bands
