Month: November 2022

11/28-12/3

Good afternoon,

I hope that you all had a wonderful break and spent time with your family and loved ones.

Our week at a glance:

Tuesday: Percussion Ensemble Rehearsal until 4:15 (usually on Mondays but rescheduled for this week)

Wednesday: Jazz Band Rehearsal until 4:15

Saturday: DHB Auditions


District Honor Band Auditions: 12/3 at 11 am.

The District honor band audition time for CJHS is 11 AM this Saturday December, 3rd at Cartersville Middle school. You all can carpool and enjoy a nice meal afterwards on your way home. Please plan on being there around 10.30 to warm up so that you can be in like at 11. Students should wear semi formal clothing. No jeans, t shirts, or tennis shoes, please! Good luck and we are SO proud of you!


Percussion Ensemble and Jazz Band Rehearsal: Tuesday and Wednesday until 4:15

I am excited to start up both our percussion ensemble and our jazz band here at CJHS. Both ensembles are open to all CJHS band students and cost no money to participate. No auditions are required.

  • Percussion will rehearsal on Mondays accept for THIS Monday as I have a prior commitment at Cass Middle School. This is the only week that we will have Percussion Ensemble on a Tuesday. We will still rehearse until 4:15.
  • Jazz band will be every week on Wednesday until 4:15.

Jacket Order:

Our annual jacket order is now live! If you would like to purchase a band jacket, please click below. You are able to add your name and instrument on there as well for a small fee. These jackets are comfortable and very durable.

7th graders may purchase the “8th graders only” jacket but I would recommend going a size up or two. This jacket is required for ALL high school band members so many 8th graders purchase it their 8th grade year to reduce some of their fees at the beginning of their freshman year.

https://ozierapparel.com/trojan_band_jackets/shop/home


I look forward to seeing the students tomorrow! Enjoy the rest of your Sunday!

Sincerely,

Ms. Menendez

maria.menendez@carrolltoncityschools.net

Winter Jacket Order!

Good morning,

Jacket Order:

Our annual jacket order is now live! If you would like to purchase a band jacket, please click below. You are able to add your name and instrument on there as well for a small fee. These jackets are comfortable and very durable.

7th graders may purchase the “8th graders only” jacket but I would recommend going a size up or two. This jacket is required for ALL high school band members so many 8th graders purchase it their 8th grade year to reduce some of their fees at the beginning of their freshman year.

https://ozierapparel.com/trojan_band_jackets/shop/home

District Honor Band:

The District honor band audition time for CJHS is at 11 on Saturday December 3rd at Cartersville middle school. Please plan on being there around 10.30 to warm up so that you can be in line at 11.

Address: 825 Douthit Ferry Rd, Cartersville, GA 30120

Sincerely,

Ms. Maria Menendez

maria.menendez@carrolltoncityschools.net

CJHS Middle School Football Championship Field Trip

Good morning,

If your student is interested in playing in the stands for the 8th grade championship game at Allatoona High School this Saturday, please fill out the form below.

  • This form is due Wednesday (tomorrow) night at midnight
  • This is open to all CJHS Band students.
  • All students must fill out this form or they will not be able to attend.
  • All chaperones must fill out a form separately from their student.
  • No payment is necessary and uniform will be our white Trojan Band shirts or anything school spirited
  • Donations of drinks, sides, and desserts would be wonderful. If you are not traveling to the game but would like to donate, please contact me individually.

https://forms.gle/7X68pquCadr69sxD6

I am excited for our football teams! Go Trojans!

-Ms. Maria Menendez

maria.menendez@carrolltoncityschools.net

11/7-11/12

Good evening,

Monday: DHB after school until 4:00/Winter Guard tryouts @CHS 5-8

Tuesday: DHB after school until 4:00/Winter Guard tryouts @CHS 5-8

Thursday: High School NYC Virtual Trip meeting (8th graders planning on attending next year)

Friday: Veterans Day Assembly Wind Ensemble Only

Saturday: Potential Performance at Middle School football championship (More info TBA)


Winter Guard Auditions

Open auditions to learn more about the Winter Guard. Wear athletic/dance clothing and bring your best attitude. Please fill out this form before attending: https://docs.google.com/forms/

Email any questions to Mr. Pierre Brown, Director of Colorguard • trojan.cg@carrolltoncityschools.net


Virtual Trip Meeting • Thursday, November 10 • 7:00PM

8th graders who plan on attending this trip next year will need to attend the meeting with Mr. Carr this Thursday evening. We will cover trip costs, trip inclusions, and how to sign-up for the trip.

2023 NYC Trip Meeting
Thursday, November 10 · 7:00 – 8:00pm
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/btd-dfsm-rvn
Or dial: ‪(US) +1 267-755-9535‬ PIN: ‪698 644 672‬#


Veterans Day Assembly: Wind Ensemble Only

Our Wind Ensemble will be providing music for all of the Veterans Day ceremonies being held in the CHS gymnasium on Friday.  Here is what you will need to know to make sure they are prepared:

  • Wind Ensemble band members should arrive at CJHS in full uniform on Friday.  They will not have time to change before or after the event.
  • They will check in with their first-period teacher and then come straight to the band room to leave.
  • They will be with me all day at the CHS Gymnasium performing, I will provide them lunch at the CHS band room.  (***Volunteers needed at 10:45am at the CHS band room please email me)
  • We will be back in time for dismissal at CJHS.

Schedule:

8:15 AM Bus departs CJHS to bring students to CHS gym

(students who have a late bus will grab instruments and walk to CHS gym at their earliest convenience.

8:30 am  CES #1

9:20 am  CES #2

10:00 am  CHS #1 (Juniors & Seniors) (CJHS Band students watch ceremony)

11:15 am –  11:45 SUBWAY Lunch in CHS band room <— Need volunteers to help with lunch.

12:00 pm   CUES

1:15 pm  CJHS

2:15 pm  CHS #2 (Freshman & Sophomores) CJHS students walk back with Ms. Menendez to CJHS during this time.

Volunteer Opportunity: I am in need of a parent crew (7th or 8th-grade parents) that can help out during the day on Friday.  If you are able to help please email me.  Here is what I am looking for:

Friday, November 11th

  • 7:15 am – Chair and Stand setup at the CHS Gym
  • 10:45 am – Meet at CHS Band Room to help set up SUBWAY and hand out lunch for the kids.
  • 3:00 pm – Help pack up the truck at the CHS Gym and then unload at CJHS

Please let me know if you have any questions! Have a wonderful rest of your night.

Sincerely,

Ms. Maria Menendez

maria.menendez@carrolltoncityschools.net