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2021 Football Week 1

8/18/2021

Rocket Fans:

It was a great first day at school. The Marching Rockets got outside and played some tunes. The Marching Rockets are away this week to support our CNE Rockets as they take on the Cougars of Clark Montesori at Withrow High School On Friday.

What you need to know:

Friday-we will depart as close to 5:30 as possible. It might be helpful for kids to arrive in uniforms.
1. Students should eat before they arrive. They will have a break during 3rd quarter to visit the restroom and concession stand.
2. Boosters will provide water during the first quarter and after halftime.
3. The CNE Band uniform includes the student providing long black socks, blue band shirt, and long hair tied up and tucked into the band hat. There are quite a few members that still owe for their band shoes-$25.00 payable to CNE Band Boosters.
It appears that most of the admission for sporting events are going cashless. Band members do not need tickets.

Here is the link for tickets from Clark

Here is the link for the CNE Tickets. There are season tickets available also.
Here is the link for Ohio Band Day Tickets on September 4. Half price tickets (Band members do not need tickets) Promo code BANDS
Masks may be required at times for some events. Students should plan on bringing a mask with them to all performances. I will have extra masks available for emergencies. Currently, we will be wearing masks on buses.
We have added two exciting performances to our schedule. The Marching Rockets will be performing at the Ohio State University Marching Band Skull Session before the Ohio State vs. Maryland football game on Saturday, October 9. The Skull Session originally served as a final music rehearsal for the band prior to their performance on the field, but has evolved into one of the most anticipated game day traditions at The Ohio State University. They invite one high school band to perform each game. I applied four years ago and this is our year.

We have also been invited to perform at the opening of the Ohio Association of Secondary School Administrators fall conference on October 4. This is a professional development day for CNE.

Concession Fundraiser
Concession Spreadsheet
We have several openings for next week. That Uncle Eddie sure is swell, He can’t be there, but he will send Aunt Frieda to help get you to Disney. Please email Ms. Leiman or Mr. Moore to sign up.

Band Performance Schedule
Thursday, August 19       Drumline Tune Up                2:10-3:00
Friday, August 20       Football @ Withrow vs. Clark       5:30 Report
               Here is the link for tickets from Clark
Tuesday, August 24       Night Band                   5:30-8:00PM
Thursday, August 26       Drumline Tune Up                2:10-3:00
Friday, August 27      Football vs. MVCA               5:30 Report
               Here is the link for the CNE Tickets.
Tuesday, August 31       Night Band                   5:30-8:00PM
Thursday, September 2   Drumline Tune Up                2:10-3:00
Friday, September 3       Football vs. Batavia               5:30 Report
               Here is the link for the CNE Tickets.
Saturday, September 4   Ohio vs. Syracuse                TBA Report
Band Day with the Ohio University Marching 110
Here is the link for Band Day Tickets
            Half price tickets-Band members do not need tickets Promo code BANDS
Tuesday, September 7   Night Band                   5:30-8:00PM
Thursday, September 9   Drumline Tune Up                2:10-3:00
Friday, September 10   Football @ Summit Country Day       5:30 Report
Saturday, September 11   Clermont County Patriot Day Ceremony   Early AM
Tuesday, September 14   Night Band                   5:30-8:00PM
Thursday, September 16   Drumline Tune Up                2:10-3:00
Friday, September 17    Football vs Hillsboro            TBA Report
                   Homecoming
Tuesday, September 21   Night Band                   5:30-8:00PM
Thursday, September 23   Drumline Tune Up                2:10-3:00
Friday, September 24    Football @ Blanchester            5:30 Report
Tuesday, September 28   Night Band                   5:30-8:00PM
Thursday, September 30   Football @ Bethel               5:30 Report
Friday-Sunday October 1-3   Pumpkin Run Fundraiser
Monday, October 4       OASSA Fall Conference Performance   Early AM Report
Tuesday, October 5       Night Band                   5:30-8:00PM
Friday, October 8       Football vs Fayetteville           5:30 Report
Saturday, October 9    Ohio State Skull Session Performance   Early AM Report
Tuesday, October 12       Night Band                   5:30-8:00PM
Thursday, October 14       Drumline Tune Up                2:10-3:00
Friday, October 15       Football vs. East Clinton           5:30 Report
Tuesday, October 19       Night Band                   5:30-8:00PM
Thursday, October 21       Drumline Tune Up                2:10-3:00
Friday, October 22       Football @ Williamsburg          5:30 Report
Saturday, October 23   Little Miami Band Show           4:00 Report
Tuesday, October 26   Varsity Show Concert               5:30 Report
                                       6:00 start
Friday, October 29 or Sat Oct 30   Possible Football Playoffs       TBA
Wednesday, December 15   Band and Choir Concert           TBA
Saturday, January 22   OMEA Solo and Ensemble Competition   TBA
Tuesday, April 26       CNE Fine Arts Festival           TBA
May 9-14           Band and Choir Florida Tour
TBA-Veterans Day Parade and Holiday Parades

2021 Band Camp Information

7/13/2021

Rocket Fans:

Band camp is next week. Please make sure you have updated final forms and added Marching Band as an extracurricular activity. High School parents and students need to sign the drug screen form in final forms.

Band Camp Things:
Monday, July 19       Band Camp Kickoff               5:30-8:00 PM
Tuesday, July 20-Friday July 23   Band Camp               8:00-5:30 PM
Wednesday, July 21       Drug Screen                   1:00 PM
Thursday, July 22       Cookie Dough Fundraiser Kick Off

Band Camp is next week.
1. Stay home if you don’t feel well.
2. Bring Water.
3. Please enter/exit through the band room door/door next to it-C 12 or C 13
Lunch-The band boosters will provide lunch each day with the band camp fee.

Tuesday is ChickFilA Day
Wednesday is Pizza Day
Thursday is Sandwich lunch
Friday is Cookout lunch

Uniforms- We will fit uniforms at the beginning of band camp. We could use some parents to help with uniform fittings and lunch.
Drug testing- All 9-12 grade band students will need to complete drug testing. Drug testing for band will be July 21 at 1:00. The consent form must be completed through final forms. We had it added there last year. Please add Coed Marching Band to your activities and then complete the form there. If you are participating in athletics, you only need to complete 1 drug test.

The marching rockets will be following the protocols set forth by the school district.
Please stay home if you don’t feel well. (Please notify Mr. Moore through email)
Please bring your own water.

Summer band policies:
We will be following the non-contact sports/activity guidelines:
- Participants must conduct daily symptom assessments(self-evaluation).
-Anyone experiencing symptoms must stay home.*
- Players must not share individual water bottles or other beverages before, during, or after all events.
-No spitting at any time before, during, or after events.

Some band things from last year:
-Bring your own water!
-Everyone should have their own music. No one should be sharing.
-No sharing drum sticks.

Some old band things:
-Students should be dropped off and picked by the band room door at the back of the school. I try my best to be at every band event 30 minutes before the report time to open the door. STUDENTS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO BE INSIDE THE SCHOOL BUILDING BEFORE MR. MOORE OR MR. P ARRIVE. Band camp week is a good chance to figure out who lives near each other so car pools can be arranged. Please leave the first four spots by the building available for band director parking. Students must wait in the area outside the band room for pick up. I don't want to leave anyone unsupervised. If you anticipate being more than 15 minutes late, please make other arrangements for your child's transportation.They should always wait near the firelane by the band room so Mr. Moore and Mr. P know who is still waiting for a ride.

-Students should not be wandering around the school. We have limited access to the band room, choir room, and a designated restroom.

-Band members should always arrive at practice planning on working outside in athletic shoes for marching with shorts, t-shirt and mask. CNE marching rockets do not rehearse in barefeet or flipflops.

-CNE Band Members should have a natural hair color(does not have to be their own), and long hair should be worn up for performances. If your hair touches the back of your uniform jacket, it should be worn up.

-Lastly, it is very important that students eat properly, rest effectively and hydrate properly. The CNE Marching Rockets work hard to prepare for our performances. We are only as strong as our weakest member, and you aren't helping anyone by being tired or sick and sitting on the sideline. Be prepared to work hard.

Uniforms
Please check your house and car trunks for band uniforms and uniform pieces. We are missing these entire uniforms and many other people are missing pieces.

Fair Parking Fundraiser
Fair Parking spreadsheet
We need help. You earn trip scholarship. Uncle Eddie can help get you to Disney. Please email Mr. Moore to sign up. I will add as I receive them and you will receive a confirmation email. Tickets will be distributed at the end of Band camp.

Spring Information

4/20/2021

Rocket Fans:

It’s been a while since I’ve sent an email. The band classes have been working hard preparing for a concert on Tuesday, April 27.

What you need to know:

All information about the concert is available here. The most important thing is that if we are outside, students can have 4 people attend the concert. If weather forces the concert inside, they may have 2 people attend.

We will be having band camp this year during the week we normally prepare for the fair parade. That is July 19-23. This will also serve as the preparations for a fair parade if they have one.

Congratulations to the students that performed at the Spring OMEA Virtual Solo and Ensemble event. The Saxophone Trio earned the top rating in Class C. The Percussion Quartet and Trumpet Trio both earned a II in Class B. Nolan Reed also earned a II in his Class A Euphonium Solo.

Drumline Auditions for the 2021 Marching Rockets will be Thursday, May 20 after school. If you cannot make this date, please make arrangements with Mr. Moore before this date.

Marching Rocket Leadership applications will be available next week. This is for students who are interested in serving the band as Field Commander, Dance Commander or Percussion Section Leader and will be in band class daily next school year as a Junior or Senior.

Band Performance Schedule
Tuesday, April 27       Band and Choir Concert           6:00 PM Start
                                       5:30 Report
Friday, May 14       Academic Signing Day           1:00 PM
Thursday, May 20       Drumline Auditions               2:15-3:30
Tuesday, May 25       2021 Marching Rockets Launch Party   TBA
Monday, July 19-Friday, July 23   2021 Band Camp

www.marchingrockets.com

Week 6 Update

9/29/2020

Rocket Fans:

The Marching Rockets will be back at home this week as the Rockets take on the Wildcats of Williamsburg. We will have Night band practice on Tuesday from 5:30-8:00.

What you need to know:

We will be wearing a summer uniform on Friday.

Blue Jeans, Gym Shoes-Long hair up and the 2020 Blue Band Shirt- If you didn’t get it during the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, you can pick it up at practice Tuesday night. Shirts are $10.00

Tickets for Friday’s game will be available at practice tonight. Each student can purchase 2 tickets.

We will be celebrating our Marching Rocket Seniors and their parents at “The Clermont Northeastern Marching Rockets Alliteration Afternoon Adieu: Acknowledging Abundant Annual Achievement, Giving Guides Gratitude, Marking Music-Made Memories, Super Sensational Sonorous Spectacle Senior Sendoff Spectacular” on Saturday October 10. This should be a 2:30 report time and a 3:00 start to our concert.

We have several openings in the concession stand. This is a great opportunity to earn trip scholarship. Here is the link to the sheet. You can email Mr. Moore of Jenny Leiman to sign up.

Speaking of trips-we are on a hold for our 2021 Florida tour. Disney is at least 6 weeks out from being able to have any information regarding performance opportunities for school groups. You have to wait.

Band Performance Schedule
Tuesday, September 29   Night Band- Staggered Arrival       5:30-8:00
Friday, October 2       Football vs. Williamsburg           5:30 Report
Tuesday, October 6       Night Band- Staggered Arrival       5:30-8:00
Saturday, October 10   Football Playoff TBA
Saturday, October 10   Marching Rocket Show           2:30 Report
More football games?
Parades?
Virtual band performances?
www.marchingrockets.com

New Football News

8/19/2020

Rocket Fans:

The governor has said we are a go for a high school football season. The band will only be performing at home games with limited attendance. I will send more information as it becomes available.

What you need to know:

We will have night band practice on Tuesdays before home games. There will be a staggered arrival to allow for health screenings. Percussion and color guard can arrive at 5:30. Winds can arrive starting at 5:40.
The schedule has been updated. See below.

Band Performance Schedule
Tuesday, August 25       Night Band- Staggered Arrival       5:30-8:00
Friday, August 28      Football vs. Summit Country Day       5:30 Report
Tuesday, September 1   Night Band- Staggered Arrival       5:30-8:00
Friday, September 4       Football vs. Blanchester           5:30 Report
Tuesday, September 8   Night Band- Staggered Arrival       5:30-8:00
Friday, September 11   Football vs. Bethel Tate           5:30 Report
Tuesday, September 29   Night Band- Staggered Arrival       5:30-8:00
Thursday, October 1       Football vs. Williamsburg           5:30 Report
Tuesday, October 6       Night Band- Staggered Arrival       5:30-8:00
Friday, October 9       Football Playoff TBA
Saturday, October 10   Little Miami Band Show           2:00 Report
www.marchingrockets.com

Band Camp Update

8/2/2020

Rocket Fans:

Band camp is this week. Please make sure you have updated final forms. I added students to the marching band activity in final forms if they have indicated that they would be participating. Parents and students need to sign the drug screen form in final forms.

Band Camp Things:

Band Camp is this week.
1. Stay home if you don’t feel well.
2. Wear your mask.
3. Bring Water.
4. Please enter through the band room door/door next to it-C 12 or C 13
Uniforms- all students that have a uniform from last year will try them on to check their fit. We will not be fitting anyone for new uniforms or uniform parts at this time. We will be using a summer uniform for the beginning of the season.
Drug testing- All 9-12 grade band students will need to complete drug testing. Drug testing for band will be August 4 from 11:30-1:30. Wind players will already be there. Percussion and colorguard should try to complete it during this time. You are also able to complete it during the athletics drug testing on Friday, August 7 at 2:30. The consent form must be completed through final forms. We had it added there yesterday. Please add Coed Marching Band to your activities and then complete the form there. If you are participating in athletics, you only need to complete 1 drug test.

Mask guidelines for band:
-Masks should be worn by all students and staff prior to entering the band room.
-Masks should continue to be worn until all students are seated and ready for instruction (example, long rests, sectional work, moving around the room, etc.)
-No talking should occur in the room without a mask being properly worn.
-In instrument groups where a mask cannot physically be worn the mask should be worn over the chin and replaced during periods where the student is not playing.
-No talking without a mask.

Band camp is quickly approaching. We will only be able to meet in sections. Each section will have two opportunities to rehearse. This is different and proves a challenge for everyone.

Please stay home if you don’t feel well.
Please bring your own water.

Monday, August 3
8-12 Marching Rockets Leadership Camp
1-5   Percussion Section-   Sight Reading Auditions/Sectional

Tuesday, August 4
8-12   Trumpets, Flutes, and Clarinets (Drug Testing from 11:30-12:00)
12-1   Drug testing for Percussion and Colorguard
1-5   Tubas, Trombones, Mellos, Saxes (Drug Testing from 1-1:30)

Wednesday, August 5
8-12   Trumpets, Flutes, and Clarinets
1-5   Tubas, Trombones, Mellos, Saxes, Colorguard

Thursday, August 6
8-12    Percussion
1-5   Colorguard

The marching rockets will be following the protocols set forth by the school district.

Summer band policies:
Things that are new for everyone:
-All Adults must wear a mask.
-All students will wear a mask when they are not performing..
-Students must have a symptom/temperature check before they enter the building.

We will be following the non-contact sports/activity guidelines:
-All individuals present must adhere to six-foot social distancing before, during, and after all events.
- Participants must conduct daily symptom assessments(self-evaluation).
-Anyone experiencing symptoms must stay home.*
-No touch rule is in effect. All individuals must avoid physical contact with others including high fives, huddles, or other close contact occurring before, during, and after
the events.
- Players must not share individual water bottles or other beverages before, during, or after all events.
-No spitting at any time before, during, or after events.
-Spectators should wear face coverings.
-Athletes are strongly recommended to travel to the venue alone or with a member(s) of their immediate household, if possible.
-Face coverings are strongly recommended for individuals traveling to and from the venue and during participation in the activity.
-All individuals should avoid congregating in common spaces or parking lot before, during and after events. If applicable, individuals should enter or exit venues at
separate times to adhere to six-foot social distancing.

Some new band things:
-Bring your own water!
-Everyone should have their own music. No one should be sharing.
-No sharing drum sticks.

Some old band things:
-Students should be dropped off and picked by the band room door at the back of the school. I try my best to be at every band event 30 minutes before the report time to open the door. STUDENTS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO BE INSIDE THE SCHOOL BUILDING BEFORE MR. MOORE OR MR. P ARRIVE. Band camp week is a good chance to figure out who lives near each other so car pools can be arranged. Please leave the first two spots by the building available for band director parking. Students must wait in the area outside the band room for pick up. I don't want to leave anyone unsupervised. If you anticipate being more than 15 minutes late, please make other arrangements for your child's transportation.They should always wait near the firelane by the band room so Mr. Moore and Mr. P know who is still waiting for a ride.

-Students should not be wandering around the school. We have limited access to the band room, choir room, and a designated restroom.

-Band members should always arrive at practice planning on working outside in athletic shoes for marching with shorts, t-shirt and mask. CNE marching rockets do not rehearse in barefeet or flipflops.

-CNE Band Members should have a natural hair color(does not have to be their own), and long hair should be worn up for performances. If your hair touches the back of your uniform jacket, it should be worn up.

-Lastly, it is very important that students eat properly, rest effectively and hydrate properly. The CNE Marching Rockets work hard to prepare for our performances. We are only as strong as our weakest member, and you aren't helping anyone by being tired or sick and sitting on the sideline. Be prepared to work hard.

Uniforms
Please check your house and car trunks for band uniforms and uniform pieces. We are missing these entire uniforms and many other people are missing pieces.

Band Performance Schedule
We usually have night band practice on Tuesdays

Friday, August 28      Football vs. Clark               5:30 Report
Friday, September 4       Football @ Madeira               5:30 Report
Friday, September 11   Football @ Batavia               5:30 Report
Friday, September 18    Football vs Summit Country Day (Homecoming)   TBA Report
Friday, September 25    Football @ Hillsboro            5:30 Report
Thursday, October 1       Football vs. Blanchester           5:30 Report
Friday, October 9       Football vs Bethel               5:30 Report
Saturday, October 10   Little Miami Band Show           2:00 Report
Friday, October 16       Football @ Fayetteville           5:30 Report
Friday, October 23       Football @ East Clinton          5:30 Report
Tuesday, October 27       Varsity Show Concert           5:30 Report
                                       6:30 start
Friday, October 30       Football vs. Williamsburg Senior Night   5:30 Report
TBA-Veterans Day Parade and Holiday Parades
www.marchingrockets.com

Pre Junior Fair Update

7/24/2020

Rocket Fans:

This is the time of year that you will probably receive weekly Marching Rocket updates. I really hope we get to have a football season and perform this fall. We need to do everything possible to prepare and plan for the season responsibly.

Two new things this week:

Drug testing- All 9-12 grade band students will need to complete drug testing. Drug testing for band will be August 4 from 11:30-1:30. Wind players will already be there. Percussion and colorguard should try to complete it during this time. You are also able to complete it during the athletics drug testing on Friday, August 7 at 2:30. The consent form must be completed through final forms. We had it added there yesterday. Please add Coed Marching Band to your activities and then complete the form there. If you are participating in athletics, you only need to complete 1 drug test.

We have several spots for the Junior Fair gatekeeper fundraiser that need to be filled ASAP.

   Monday, 7/27 1-5 1 Adult 1 Student
   Tuesday 7/28 1-5 1 Adult 1 Student
   Wednesday 7/29 1-5 2 Adults 1 Student
               5-9 1 Adult 1 Student
       Thursday 7/30 1-5 1 Student
               5-9 1 Adult
       Friday 7/31 1-5 1 Adult 1 Student
       Saturday 9/1 9-1 1 Adult 1 Student
               1-5 1 Student

The junior fair is still going to occur. We have been offered the opportunity to work the gates. No cash will be exchanged. People wanting to enter must have a pass or wristband. If you would like the opportunity to tell people “Have a nice day, park wherever you want”, or “No! Please turn around and leave.”

We will be using the little toll booth things. You can bring a fan or a chair.

To sign up, you can email Mr. Moore moore_c@cneschools.org with your choice of dates and times. He will send you a confirmation email. This a good chance to earn scholarship for Florida 2021. You can view the doc here. Please don’t ask for permission to edit.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1KHlsLCSntX6aO-FjprN4l8SCduTK2VJes8WL07XCGH4/edit?usp=sharing

Band Camp

7/16/2020

Rocket Fans:
I really hope we get to have a football season and perform this fall. We need to do everything possible to prepare and plan for the season responsibly. Kids are going to need to bring their own water to band camp.

These are the results from the major aerosol study that is guiding our decisions for music classes. preliminary results Clarinet, Flute, Horn, Soprano Singer, Trumpet
The band boosters and school district have been working to provide a safer environment. The band boosters have purchased an ultrasonic cleaning machine for instruments. The sewing crew is working on making bell covers for all the instruments that could have water droplets exit from the bell-Brass and Clarinets. The band boosters have purchased flute/piccolo wind guards.

Mask guidelines for band:
-Masks should be worn by all students and staff prior to entering the band room.
-Masks should continue to be worn until all students are seated and ready for instruction (example, long rests, sectional work, moving around the room, etc.)
-No talking should occur in the room without a mask being properly worn.
-In instrument groups where a mask cannot physically be worn the mask should be worn over the chin and replaced during periods where the student is not playing.
-No talking without a mask.

Band camp is quickly approaching. We will only be able to meet in sections. Each section will have two opportunities to rehearse. This is different and proves a challenge for everyone. Please stay home if you don’t feel well.

Monday, August 3
8-12 Marching Rockets Leadership Camp
   Hollie Daniel       Senior Senior Field Commander
   Emma Stephan   Junior Senior Field Commander
   Livv Amann       Junior Junior Field Commander
   Jonathan Keener   Senior Senior Dance Commander
   Claire Stenger   Junior Senior Dance Commander
   Angel Snider       Junior Junior Dance Commander
Hailey Stegemann   Percussion Section Leader
   Nolan Reed       Assistant Percussion Section Leader

1-5   Percussion Section
       Expectations
       Sight Reading Auditions
       Music Rehearsal
       Uniform Fitting
       Marching Fundamentals

Tuesday, August 4
8-12   Trumpets, Flutes, and Clarinets
Expectations
       Music Rehearsal
       Uniform Fitting
       Marching Fundamentals

1-5       Tubas, Trombones, Mellos, Saxes
Expectations
       Music Rehearsal
       Uniform Fitting
       Marching Fundamentals

Wednesday, August 5
8-12   Trumpets, Flutes, and Clarinets
       Music Rehearsal
       Uniform Fitting
       Marching Fundamentals
       Marching Drill

1-5       Tubas, Trombones, Mellos, Saxes, Colorguard
Music Rehearsal
       Uniform Fitting
       Marching Fundamentals
       Marching Drill

Thursday, August 6
8-12        Percussion
       Music Rehearsal
       Uniform Fitting
       Marching Fundamentals
       Marching Drill

1-5       Colorguard
       Marching Fundamentals
       Marching Drill

The marching rockets will be following the protocols set forth by the school district.

Summer band policies:
Things that are new for everyone:
-All Adults must wear a mask.
-All students will wear a mask when they are not performing..
-Students must have a symptom/temperature check before they enter the building.

We will be following the non-contact sports/activity guidelines:
-All individuals present must adhere to six-foot social distancing before, during, and after all events.
- Participants must conduct daily symptom assessments(self-evaluation).
-Anyone experiencing symptoms must stay home.*
-No touch rule is in effect. All individuals must avoid physical contact with others including high fives, huddles, or other close contact occurring before, during, and after
the events.
- Players must not share individual water bottles or other beverages before, during, or after all events.
-No spitting at any time before, during, or after events.
-Spectators should wear face coverings.
-Athletes are strongly recommended to travel to the venue alone or with a member(s) of their immediate household, if possible.
-Face coverings are strongly recommended for individuals traveling to and from the venue and during participation in the activity.
-All individuals should avoid congregating in common spaces or parking lot before, during and after events. If applicable, individuals should enter or exit venues at
separate times to adhere to six-foot social distancing.

Some new band things:
-Bring your own water!
-Everyone should have their own music. No one should be sharing.
-No sharing drum sticks.

Some old band things:
-Students should be dropped off and picked by the band room door at the back of the school. I try my best to be at every band event 30 minutes before the report time to open the door. STUDENTS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO BE INSIDE THE SCHOOL BUILDING BEFORE MR. MOORE OR MR. P ARRIVE. Band camp week is a good chance to figure out who lives near each other so car pools can be arranged. Please leave the first two spots by the building available for band director parking. Students must wait in the area outside the band room for pick up. I don't want to leave anyone unsupervised. If you anticipate being more than 15 minutes late, please make other arrangements for your child's transportation.They should always wait near the firelane by the band room so Mr. Moore and Mr. P know who is still waiting for a ride.

-Students should not be wandering around the school. We have limited access to the band room, choir room, and a designated restroom.

-Band members should always arrive at practice planning on working outside in athletic shoes for marching with shorts, t-shirt and mask. CNE marching rockets do not rehearse in barefeet or flipflops.

-CNE Band Members should have a natural hair color(does not have to be their own), and long hair should be worn up for performances. If your hair touches the back of your uniform jacket, it should be worn up.

-Lastly, it is very important that students eat properly, rest effectively and hydrate properly. The CNE Marching Rockets work hard to prepare for our performances. We are only as strong as our weakest member, and you aren't helping anyone by being tired or sick and sitting on the sideline. Be prepared to work hard.

Fair Parking Junior Fair Gate Keeper
The junior fair is still going to occur. We have been offered the opportunity to work the gates. No cash will be exchanged. People wanting to enter must have a pass or wristband. If you would like the opportunity to tell people “Have a nice day, park wherever you want”, or “No! Please turn around and leave.”

We will be using the little toll booth things. You can bring a fan or a chair.

For the first round of sign ups, you can email Mr. Moore moore_c@cneschools.org with your choice of dates and times. He will send you a confirmation email. This a good chance to earn scholarship for Florida 2021. You can view the doc here. Please don’t ask for permission to edit.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1KHlsLCSntX6aO-FjprN4l8SCduTK2VJes8WL07XCGH4/edit?usp=sharing

Uniforms
Please check your house and car trunks for band uniforms and uniform pieces. We are missing these entire uniforms and many other people are missing pieces.

Band Performance Schedule
We usually have night band practice on Tuesdays

Friday, August 28      Football vs. Clark               5:30 Report
Friday, September 4       Football @ Madeira               5:30 Report
Friday, September 11   Football @ Batavia               5:30 Report
Friday, September 18    Football vs Summit Country Day (Homecoming)   TBA Report
Friday, September 25    Football @ Hillsboro            5:30 Report
Thursday, October 1       Football vs. Blanchester           5:30 Report
Friday, October 9       Football vs Bethel               5:30 Report
Saturday, October 10   Little Miami Band Show           2:00 Report
Friday, October 16       Football @ Fayetteville           5:30 Report
Friday, October 23       Football @ East Clinton          5:30 Report
Tuesday, October 27       Varsity Show Concert           5:30 Report
                                       6:30 start
Friday, October 30       Football vs. Williamsburg Senior Night   5:30 Report
TBA-Veterans Day Parade and Holiday Parades
www.marchingrockets.com

Marching Rocket Restart

7/8/2020

Rocket Fans:

It has been a long, weird time. Things change quickly. The marching rockets will be following the protocols set forth by the school district.

Summer band policies:
Things that are new for everyone:
-All Adults must wear a mask.
-All students should wear a mask.
-Students must have a symptom/temperature check before they enter the building.

We will be following the non-contact sports/activity guidelines:
-All individuals present must adhere to six-foot social distancing before, during, and after all events.
- Participants must conduct daily symptom assessments(self-evaluation).
-Anyone experiencing symptoms must stay home.*
-No touch rule is in effect. All individuals must avoid physical contact with others including high fives, huddles, or other close contact occurring before, during, and after
the events.
- Players must not share individual water bottles or other beverages before, during, or after all events.
-No spitting at any time before, during, or after events.
-Spectators should wear face coverings.
-Athletes are strongly recommended to travel to the venue alone or with a member(s) of their immediate household, if possible.
-Face coverings are strongly recommended for individuals traveling to and from the venue and during participation in the activity.
-All individuals should avoid congregating in common spaces or parking lot before, during and after events. If applicable, individuals should enter or exit venues at
separate times to adhere to six-foot social distancing.

Some new band things:
-Everyone should have their own music. No one should be sharing.
-No sharing drum sticks.

Some old band things:
-Students should be dropped off and picked by the band room door at the back of the school. I try my best to be at every band event 30 minutes before the report time to open the door. STUDENTS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO BE INSIDE THE SCHOOL BUILDING BEFORE MR. MOORE OR MR. P ARRIVE. Band camp week is a good chance to figure out who lives near each other so car pools can be arranged. Please leave the first two spots by the building available for band director parking. Students must wait in the area outside the band room for pick up. I don't want to leave anyone unsupervised. If you anticipate being more than 15 minutes late, please make other arrangements for your child's transportation.They should always wait near the firelane by the band room so Mr. Moore and Mr. P know who is still waiting for a ride.

-Students should not be wandering around the school. We have limited access to the band room, choir room, and a designated restroom.

-Band members should always arrive at practice planning on working outside in athletic shoes for marching with shorts, t-shirt and mask. CNE marching rockets do not rehearse in barefeet or flipflops.

-CNE Band Members should have a natural hair color(does not have to be their own), and long hair should be worn up for performances. If your hair touches the back of your uniform jacket, it should be worn up.

-Lastly, it is very important that students eat properly, rest effectively and hydrate properly. The CNE Marching Rockets work hard to prepare for our performances. We are only as strong as our weakest member, and you aren't helping anyone by being tired or sick and sitting on the sideline. Be prepared to work hard.

Fair Parking Junior Fair Gate Keeper
The junior fair is still going to occur. We have been offered the opportunity to work the gates. No cash will be exchanged. People wanting to enter must have a pass or wristband. If you would like the opportunity to tell people “Have a nice day, park wherever you want”, or “No! Please turn around and leave.” For the first round of sign ups, you can email Mr. Moore moore_c@cneschools.org with your choice of dates and times. He will send you a confirmation email. This a good chance to earn scholarship for Florida 2021. You can view the doc here. Please don’t ask for permission to edit.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1KHlsLCSntX6aO-FjprN4l8SCduTK2VJes8WL07XCGH4/edit?usp=sharing

Uniforms
Please check your house and car trunks for band uniforms and uniform pieces. We are missing these entire uniforms and many other people are missing pieces.

Band Camp
We announced band camp in the spring as August 3-7. At this point, we will only be able to meet in smaller sections. Please have your student complete this google form so I can plan for how many kids are in each section.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfLwCIaaX8OH4QLPwQYhbjx6ridMRRqaT85YxcHa73YCE8vEg/viewform?usp=sf_link

Band Performance Schedule
We usually have night band practice on Tuesdays

Friday, August 28      Football vs. Clark               5:30 Report
Friday, September 4       Football @ Madeira               5:30 Report
Friday, September 11   Football @ Batavia               5:30 Report
Friday, September 18    Football vs Summit Country Day (Homecoming)   TBA Report
Friday, September 25    Football @ Hillsboro            5:30 Report
Thursday, October 1       Football vs. Blanchester           5:30 Report
Friday, October 9       Football vs Bethel               5:30 Report
Saturday, October 10   Little Miami Band Show           2:00 Report
Friday, October 16       Football @ Fayetteville           5:30 Report
Friday, October 23       Football @ East Clinton          5:30 Report
Tuesday, October 27       Varsity Show Concert           5:30 Report
                                       6:30 start
Friday, October 30       Football vs. Williamsburg Senior Night   5:30 Report
TBA-Veterans Day Parade and Holiday Parades
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May 12th, 2020

5/12/2020

Rocket Fans:

The past two months have been challenging. The school has been on lockdown and I have only been able to access the bandroom twice. The end of our year is near. I want to thank all the kids that powered through and completed all their work. This is the last week for students to submit work. Next week, I will send out an email with tentative information about next year.

I would really like to thank the 20 or so students that recorded a video for the virtual graduation ceremony. I’m proud of what you guys did there. We were able to include all of the audio in the recording. Some of the video files did not transfer well. I think that what we accomplished with our deadlines there was really impressive. Thank You!
I posted a google form on the marching rocket and middle school band google classroom. If your child wants to pick up their instrument when they drop off their chromebook or arrive for senior pictures, please fill that out today. I will be going into school tomorrow morning(Wednesday morning) to attempt to find your kids instruments. This is really challenging if you don’t have your name on your case. Please be specific about what it looks like and where it is located.

Stay safe.
Chris Moore

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