Posted Grades

Greetings band,

I've updated the individual classes on Option "C" for the first quarter grades. You should be able to access either "Band (all), advanced band, beginning band, drum line or color guard". The "Band (all)" will be what's going on the report card but that is blank right now. Please let me know if you can't find your child's current grades and assignment list on their specific class.

Just a reminder, anything below a C- will result in ineligibility until the grade is raised (in any subject or class).

 

Students are responsible to make up any missed class assignments, homework and tests. It's not too late to do some extra credit or make-up work. I'm available this week by appointment Monday 3:40-4:30 pm, Tuesday 7 am or 4:40-5:30 pm for make up sessions. Call and leave a message with your preferred day & time. Please wait for confirmation before showing up.

If you have any questions, or if your records are different than mine, please respond as soon as possible.

God be with you,

Bj

MARCHING PRACTICE @ HOME

Hello Award Winning Marching Band,

   If you haven't heard, the Our Lady of Mercy Marching Band won 2 trophies at the Band Review in Fresno on Wednesday. 

     Our Drum Line brought home a 4th place (2nd year in a row)!

     Our Drum Major took home a 1st place (good job Zach)!

   The most frequent comments from the judges and the areas that need the most improvement are in regards to marching in step.  An email with the soundtracks for this year's march was sent out on October 8th at 4am. 

 

Every student's homework assignment is to listen to the soundtracks at the various speeds while "marking time" with their feet (left foot on count 1 and right foot on count 2). 

 

If students have access to a portable music player, actually marching is better than marking time.

  

Our next Band Review is about a month away.  The schools we're competing with have daily classes in addition to before and after school rehearsals.  I want our students to have a music education regardless how well other schools are doing.  However, it's always nice to be competitive.  The only way we can compete, is if students (with help from parents) practice and work on their own, outside of their band class. 

 

Please help me reinforce good study and practice habits.

          God Bless,   Bj

Big Fresno Fair Band Review

Well our little band went to Fresno on Wednesday, Oct. 3rd to participate in the Big Fresno Fair Band Review.  Go OLM!!  

We had our ID unit represented
We had our Color Guard represented
We had our Concert Band Members represented
We had our Drum Line represented

You all did an awesome job!!!

Our Drum Line took a 4th place trophy and our Drum Major took a 1st place trophy - Congratulations!!!

Panda Express - OLM Band Fundraiser

Please print the flier from the link below. 

Take it with you anytime in the month of October that you might be going to Panda Express and present the flier when you pay. 

No extra costs, no special item needed to be purchased, just what you normally buy. 

With doing this the OLM Band will receive a percentage of what you spend.  Please help us out. 

Also - make copies and give to family, friends, neighbors, etc.  All help is greatly appreciated.

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Fresno Band Review

Just a reminder that the Fresno Band Review is this Wednesday, Oct 3rd.

Students will be leaving class around 11:30 so please make sure teachers know and that your child takes care of any missed assignments that will take place while they are gone from class.

If you are a driver please make sure you have all paperwork into the office and Mr. Humpal prior to Wednesday.

If you child needs a ride please let Mr. Humpal know ASAP so he can make sure he has enough drivers.

Any adult that drives will get free admission into the Fresno Fair as well.  If you do not want your child to stay for the fair please let Mr. Humpal know so that he can make sure there are enough seats for early returning students as well.

If you have any questions, comments or concerns please direct them to BJ Humpal.