| MONDAY | Teacher Planning Day – No School |
| TUESDAY | Remote Learning – See Google Classroom |
| WEDNESDAY | Remote Learning – See Google Classroom |
| THURSDAY | Remote Learning – See Google Classroom Zoom Meeting with Seniors (12:30pm) |
| FRIDAY | Remote Learning – See Google Classroom Zoom Meeting with Classes (TBA) Zoom Meeting with Percussion (2pm) |
MARCHING BAND UPDATE (Updated 4/27)
As you are well aware, we will not be attending school in-person for the remainder of the school year. Therefore, all May dates with marching band are cancelled. Our start date will be developed based on the recommendations of the government, IHSA, and our school/school district. AS OF NOW, SUMMER ACTIVITIES ARE SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. Plan A is hoping we can initially meet in July, Plan B is beginning with band camp in August, and we don’t want to think about a Plan C, yet. Payments WILL NOT be due in May. We’ll reevaluate payments at a later date.
MAY 1ST
May 1st will be the day we post ‘20-’21 band placements, leadership team, and marching band wind music. We are waiting for counselors to confirm enrollment and PNHS staff is giving feedback on leadership choices, since we were unable to do a letter of recommendations this year. I know many of you have been patiently waiting, but that will be the day. They’ll be posted after Zoom meetings have been completed.
REMOTE LEARNING AND BAND
Everyday, students will need to check Google Classroom for daily assignments. Parents, you may join in on each student’s Google Classroom for every class that uses it. It’s a great way to stay up to date on their work. I know we may have conflicts in the household of computer usage, so I’m requesting that assignments get submitted at any point during the day and through the evening. Assignments will be simple, the main goal is for students to do some playing each day to maintain development of their skills. Grades and participation will be updated on Home Access Center every Monday. Students will receive an “I” if they did not complete 1 or more assignments from the week. They will get full credit for submitting all assignments with reasonable effort.
SENIOR INSTRUMENTS AND MUSIC
Seniors will do a drive-thru drop off on Friday, May 8th, between 9 and 11am. You will need to relinquish any school-owned instruments, music and folders, school equipment, and guard Disney uniforms. More logistics on this will be talked about in our Zoom meeting on Thursday. 9th-11th graders will complete a drop off on May 19th. Logistics for that day are forthcoming.
SENIOR RECOGNITION (FINAL CALL)
SENIORS! We are not going to have a chance to do a slideshow at the final concert, but we still want to recognize you. Senior Guard members are welcome to submit their information, also.
https://forms.gle/rj2tFUHDtVN6Zg8w5
GRADUATION
The district is hoping to complete a graduation ceremony sometime this summer. This will involve getting a band together to perform. Proposed Dates:
*If gathering restrictions are lifted by Sunday, June 21st, graduation ceremonies will be held outdoors at each high school on Friday, June 26th at 7 p.m. Rain dates are June 27th at 1 p.m. or June 28th at 1 p.m.
*If gathering restrictions are lifted by Sunday, July 12th, graduation ceremonies will be held outdoors at each high school on Friday, July 17th at 7 p.m. Rain dates are July 18th at 1 p.m. or July 19th at 1 p.m.
*If gathering restrictions are lifted by Sunday, August 2nd, graduation ceremonies will be held outdoors at each high school on Friday, August 7th at 7 p.m. Rain dates are August 8th at 1 p.m. or August 9th at 1 p.m.
CLEANING INSTRUMENTS
This article is helpful on appropriately cleaning your instruments:
2020-2021 CALENDAR
Most important dates are on the calendar for next year. Check it out and subscribe: http://www.pnhsbands.com/calendar/
SOCIAL MEDIA
We are on social media. Check us out:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pnbands
Instagram: www.instagram.com/pnbands
Twitter: @PNBands
QUINLAN AND FABISH
Quinlan and Fabish, our district preferred music store, has their website operational and is shipping out stuff in a timely manner. If you need music supplies, visit www.qandf.com