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VUSD Volunteer/ Chaperone Application Process- This is for anyone who wants to go on any trip for the 2022-2023 School year.
If you need a school instrument, Print this form and bring filled out with all signatures to Mr. Sprague by August 19. Instrument Agreement form
Happy Birthday please print your part.
Director: Steve Sprague
Office Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 3:13-3:45pm
Date
Event
Who
Times
Trip permit needed
Thursday, August 11, 2022
First day of school
school
7:15am
Friday, August 26, 2022
BAND Student council Elections
all bands & colorguard
in class
Tuesday, September 6, 2022
Parent Meeting
All Parents
5:30pm
Tenetative
Thursday, September 8, 2022
Colorguard try outs
All Interested
3:15PM
facility
Saturday, September 10, 2022
Colorguard try outs
All Interested
3:15PM
facility
Monday, September 12, 2022
Band Student Council Meeting
Band ASB
3:15pm-3:45pm
Friday, September 16, 2022
end of grading period
school
7:15am
Monday, October 3, 2022
Band Student Council Meeting
Band ASB
3:15pm-3:45pm
Saturday, October 15, 2022
Visalia Band Review
Marching Band
9am-12pm
yes
Friday, October 21, 2022
El D Football Game
Marching Band
5pm-9pm
yes
Thursday, October 27, 2022
Parent Meeting
All Parents
6pm Zoom
Zoom
Friday, October 28, 2022
Band Student Council Meeting
Band ASB
3:15pm-3:45pm
Friday, October 28, 2022
end of grading period
school
7:15am
Saturday, October 29, 2022
Selma Band Review
Marching Band
9am-12pm
yes
Saturday, November 5, 2022
Pismo Beach Band Review
Marching Band
4am-7pm
yes
Monday, November 28, 2022
Visalia Christmas Parade
Marching Band
6pm-9pm
yes
Saturday, December 3, 2022
TKMEA Honor Band Auditions
Concert Band
Alpine Vista Tulare
Monday, December 5, 2022
Band Student Council Meeting
Band ASB
3:15pm-3:45pm
Thursday, December 8, 2022
Band Winter Concert
All Bands
6pm-9pm
facility
Friday, December 16, 2022
end of grading period
school
7:15am
Saturday, January 21, 2023
TKMEA Honor Band Performance TBA
Concert Band
TBA
Saturday, January 21, 2023
TKMEA Honor Band Rehearsal TBA
Concert Band
TBA
Monday, February 6, 2023
Band Student Council Meeting
Band ASB
3:15pm-3:45pm
Friday, February 24, 2023
end of grading period
school
7:15am
Monday, February 27, 2023
Band Student Council Meeting
Band ASB
3:15pm-3:45pm
Monday, March 6, 2023
Band Student Council Meeting
Band ASB
3:15pm-3:45pm
Thursday, March 9, 2023
Pre-Festival Concert in JLC
Concert Band
6:30pm
facility
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
TKMEA festival at Kingsburg
Advanced Band
10am-2pm
yes
Saturday, March 18, 2023
Disneyland
Advanced & Jazz
3am-3am
yes
Thursday, March 30, 2023
CMEA Jazz Festival
Liberty MS in Hanford
8am-12pm
yes
Tuesday, April 11, 2023
La Joya Open House TBA
all bands
6pm-7:30pm
Friday, April 14, 2023
end of grading period
school
7:15am
Tuesday, May 2, 2023
Band Student Council Meeting
Band ASB
3:15pm-3:45pm
Tuesday, May 16, 2023
All district music festival Convention center
Jazz Band & Adv Band
6pm-7pm
Thursday, May 18, 2023
Band Spring Concert
all bands
6pm-9pm
facility
Friday, May 19, 2023
Jazz Band Tour
Jazz Band
all day
yes
Friday, June 2, 2023
end of grading period
school
7:15am
Sign Up for Class Texts/Emails on "Remind"
Dear Band Families,
This year, I’m using the “Remind” app to help communicate with by band families. I believe this will be a great way to keep you informed throughout the year about band activities, assignments, student progress, and performances.
General Info- It’s voluntary. However, I envision this will truly enhance our communication. I encourage you to join.
- It’s private. No one else will have your phone number or email.
- It’s free. “Remind” is a free service that lets me send quick messages via text, app, web, or email to everyone involved with the class.
- More than one person per student can sign up. (parents, grandparents, any caregiver, etc.)
- Although you can, you don’t need to download the “Remind” app.
- I can also send private messages to you about your child.
- You will be able to send me private messages.
- FYI: Like Twitter, messages are short (140 characters).
- During the first few months, I will likely send one or more messages a week. After that, it will probably be more like one a month.
- All text messages from me will be from (954) 246-3181. (This is a Remind number- not my real number.) You can save it as a contact, and use my name, school or whatever you wish.
- Signing up for my messages on Remind is easy. Just follow these steps:
Step 1 - Sign up to be part of my class
A. For TEXT reminders: Text the class code (listed below) to 81010 or (954) 246-3181.
B. For EMAIL reminders: On your desktop/laptop/pad, put the browser code below into the address bar/ URL.
CLASS CODESRemind at La Joya 22-23
Advanced band:
https://www.remind.com/join/924338d
Intermediate band:
https://www.remind.com/join/767f268
Beginning band:
https://www.remind.com/join/2e224h
Jazz Band:
https://www.remind.com/join/b3bkeab
Step 2 – Confirm by replying to the texts/ emails from “Remind”
If you have any questions about “Remind”, please feel free to contact me.
Thanks! I’m looking forward to a great year!
Steve Sprague
Email: ssprague@vusd.orgWebsite: La Joya Band Web page













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