Important Dates 2nd Semester:
MAY
May 5 (Fri): 7th Grade Concert, "Pops in the Park" at Harrison HS. (7-1 & 7-2 Band students)
May 17-21 (Wed - Sun): 8th Grade Disney Trip!
APRIL
April 17 (Mon): 8th Grade Band CHAPERONE Meeting @ 6pm in the Orchestra room
April 20 (Thurs): Hanging Basket Fundraiser DUE! Please turn in 1 check to LMMS and/or cash with order forms
March 1 (Wed): 8th Grade Final Payment for Disney Trip
March 2 (Thurs): 7th & 8th Grade Pre-LGPE Concert
March 20 (Mon): 7-1 LGPE 6:55pm Performance at McEachern HS - Click Here for LGPE Info and Permission Form
March 21 (Tues): 8-1 LGPE 6:05pm Performance at McEachern HS - Click Here for LGPE Info and Permission Form
March 23 (Thurs):7-2 LGPE 2pm Performance at McEachern HS - Click Here for LGPE Info and Permission Form
March 24 (Fri): 8-2 LGPE 12pm Performance at McEachern HS - Click Here for LGPE Info and Permission Form
May 5 (Fri): 7th Grade Concert, "Pops in the Park" at Harrison HS. (7-1 & 7-2 Band students)
- Indoor (Rain) Plan - meet at Harrison HS gym by 6:15pm. Entry tickets, concessions, baked goods, and cake raffle available for purchase on-site (cash, please). LMMS performs approximately 6:40 - 7pm.
- Concert attire: Blue top (any shade; any type), jeans, or shorts
- Helpers please arrive by 8am and park by the field (behind bus lanes)
- 6th Grade Info - handed out in class 5/4/17
- 8th Grade Info - handed out in class 5/4/17
May 17-21 (Wed - Sun): 8th Grade Disney Trip!
APRIL
April 17 (Mon): 8th Grade Band CHAPERONE Meeting @ 6pm in the Orchestra room
April 20 (Thurs): Hanging Basket Fundraiser DUE! Please turn in 1 check to LMMS and/or cash with order forms
- Click Here for 2017 Hanging Basket Letter
- Click Here for Customer Order Form / FINAL Order Form
March 1 (Wed): 8th Grade Final Payment for Disney Trip
March 2 (Thurs): 7th & 8th Grade Pre-LGPE Concert
- 7-1 & 7-2 Concert 6pm in the LMMS Theater
- 8-1 & 8-2 Concert 8pm in the LMMS Theater
March 20 (Mon): 7-1 LGPE 6:55pm Performance at McEachern HS - Click Here for LGPE Info and Permission Form
March 21 (Tues): 8-1 LGPE 6:05pm Performance at McEachern HS - Click Here for LGPE Info and Permission Form
March 23 (Thurs):7-2 LGPE 2pm Performance at McEachern HS - Click Here for LGPE Info and Permission Form
March 24 (Fri): 8-2 LGPE 12pm Performance at McEachern HS - Click Here for LGPE Info and Permission Form
PEP Band: Returns on Wed. 2/15 at 8am!
Pep Band is open to all 7th and 8th grade band members. We play lighter selection of fun pop music, stands tunes, movie music, etc. on Wednesday mornings from 8:00am-8:50am. Please use the Band Room exterior door(#192) to enter the rehearsal, as we start before study hall is open. Please be prompt so we can all start together :) See you soon!
Important Dates this Fall:
DECEMBER
December 1 (Thurs) - Deadline for Disney Initial Deposit and forms. Click the Events tab for more details. 8th grade only!
December 3 (Sat):
NOVEMBER
November 10 (Thurs) - Encore (Cheesecake) Delivery Day! 6th, 7th, & 8th grade students
November 15 (Tues):
December 1 (Thurs) - Deadline for Disney Initial Deposit and forms. Click the Events tab for more details. 8th grade only!
December 3 (Sat):
- (1st round ) All State / Honor Band Auditions at Dodgen MS. 7th & 8th grades only!
- Poinsettia Pick-up - 800 Commons from 8am - 11am. 8th grade fundraiser!
- 7th Grade Holiday Concert 7:00PM in the LMMS Theater Click Here for Detailed Concert Info
- 8-2 Band Concert 8:00PM in the LMMS Theater Click Here for Detailed Concert Info
NOVEMBER
November 10 (Thurs) - Encore (Cheesecake) Delivery Day! 6th, 7th, & 8th grade students
November 15 (Tues):
- 6th Grade Band Premiere Concert 7:00PM in the LMMS Theater Click Here for Detailed Concert Info
- 8-1 Band Concert 8:00PM in the LMMS Theater Click Here for Detailed Concert Info
2016 Cheesecake Fundraising Information
One of the keys to our success is the ability to split our students into sectional rehearsals with local professionals on each instrument. The ability to rehearse with these instructors is only achieved through fundraising money or donations. Thank you in advance for your support!!
Turn In Dates:
Monday October 3, 2016 - 8th Grade
Monday October 10, 2016 - 7th Grade
Monday October 17, 2016 - 6th Grade
Delivery Day is Thursday, November 10, 2016
2016 Cheesecake Pickup Instructions for Delivery Day
Please read the following letters about our fundraising efforts:
6th and 7th Grade Letter
8th Grade Letter
How To Turn In Your Order:
1. Using the orders on your Customer Order Form, fill out the Complete and Final Order Form. Parents must sign the first blank to verify that your order is correct. DO NOT sign the second blank yet.
2. Turn in your Complete and Final Order Form with ONE form of payment (Cash OR one check made payable to "LMMS")
Note: We will order what is printed on the Complete and Final Order Form. We will NOT look at the Customer Order Form. You are responsible for making sure that order is correct. Any orders with than one form of payment will not be accepted.
Although our sales don't always reach 100% of our goals, please know that our appreciation of your participation and donations is unlimited. Thank you, parents and students for making our goals and acheivements possible!
Turn In Dates:
Monday October 3, 2016 - 8th Grade
Monday October 10, 2016 - 7th Grade
Monday October 17, 2016 - 6th Grade
Delivery Day is Thursday, November 10, 2016
2016 Cheesecake Pickup Instructions for Delivery Day
Please read the following letters about our fundraising efforts:
6th and 7th Grade Letter
8th Grade Letter
How To Turn In Your Order:
1. Using the orders on your Customer Order Form, fill out the Complete and Final Order Form. Parents must sign the first blank to verify that your order is correct. DO NOT sign the second blank yet.
2. Turn in your Complete and Final Order Form with ONE form of payment (Cash OR one check made payable to "LMMS")
Note: We will order what is printed on the Complete and Final Order Form. We will NOT look at the Customer Order Form. You are responsible for making sure that order is correct. Any orders with than one form of payment will not be accepted.
Although our sales don't always reach 100% of our goals, please know that our appreciation of your participation and donations is unlimited. Thank you, parents and students for making our goals and acheivements possible!
Join the LMMS Pep Band!
Pep Band is open to all 7th and 8th grade band members. We play lighter selection of fun pop music, stands tunes, movie music, etc. on Wednesday mornings from 8:00am-8:50am. Please use the Band Room exterior door to enter the rehearsal, as we start before study hall is open. Please be prompt so we can all start together :)
CLICK HERE to sign up for Pep Band!
CLICK HERE to sign up for Pep Band!
NEW! Homework Assignments for ALL Band Students: Due FRI 8/19
- Please add the CHARMS Blue app to any personal devices used at school or at home for practice. Click the CHARMS tab for more information.
- Please edit/review your home contact information - especially parent email addresses.
- Please review the 6th / 7th / 8th grade Band Calendars and add the dates to your family calendar.
- Download, sign, and send in the confirmation form by Friday, 8/19 for a homework grade. Paper copies are also available in the band room.
- 7th & 8th grade students begin their first practice log on Friday, 8/12/16. Practice logs are due every Friday. Aim for 150 minutes / week, for a minimum of 4 sessions for a grade of 100! Click here to download a copy.
- 8th Grade Students Only:
- Your Disney Behavioral Guidelines Acceptance is due this Friday, 8/19/16. These were handed out last Friday, 8/12.
- Please click for another copy. Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 (sign and return)
- Your Disney Behavioral Guidelines Acceptance is due this Friday, 8/19/16. These were handed out last Friday, 8/12.
Welcome 6th Graders!
We are delighted that you chose to play a band instrument! Please bring your instrument and band materials to school by Wednesday, 8/17/16. This will be our 1st day to play our instruments in class. =)
We have an entire section of our website dedicated to answering all your questions. Click here to visit our rising 6th grade section, learn about the process, see the band, and get your questions answered!
We have an entire section of our website dedicated to answering all your questions. Click here to visit our rising 6th grade section, learn about the process, see the band, and get your questions answered!
Welcome Back, Returning Students!
Get ready for an amazing year of learning, performing, and making memories with your friends! To help us get off to a smooth start, please take care of the following as soon as possible.
- Band Book - 7th graders will use the Standards of Excellence Book 2 (blue), but we'll also review out of the Book 1 (red) 8th graders will review out of the Standards of Excellence Book 2 (blue). If you do not already have these, please purchase a copy for the beginning of school.
- Paperwork - take a moment to review the Band Handbook/Syllabus, located in the Forms section.
- Disney - 8th Grade Disney Trip plans are coming along, and we will get finalized information to you later this fall.
- This just in - We will not be entering grades until August 15 (and later). This is per Cobb County recommendation. Please feel free to email us with any concerns. Thank you for understanding!
CHARMS PLAYING ASSIGNMENTS:
6th, 7th, & 8th Grade students will be completing assignments through Charms this year. Please download the app (Charms Blue) on any device that has a microphone. The school code is: lostmountainband, and the Student ID is your child's lunch number. If you have any issues with your login, please let us know ASAP, we can reset your code. Happy practicing!
SCHOOL CODE: lostmountainband
STUDENT ID #: your child's lunch number
SCHOOL CODE: lostmountainband
STUDENT ID #: your child's lunch number
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