5th Band Starts Soon!



Hey there, 5th grade parents! Did you know that 5th grade band starts soon?

You will receive a LOT more information in the coming weeks, but here is a rundown of the important dates for this year's 5th grade band:

Thursday, August 24 - Assembly for all 5th graders during specials

August 28 - August 31 - Fittings for interested students (I do these myself)

Tuesday, September 5 - 7pm meeting for parents of all 5th band members

Week of September 11 - Classes begin. Students have band once per week.

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