The "Pride of the Tribe"

November 20, 2009

Re:  GISD Bands ChristmasConcert

To the parents of all GISD Band students:

I am writing this letter to inform you about the upcoming Christmas concerts.  As most of you already know,this is a required event for any students who are in a band class here at Ganado ISD.  There is a grade attached to their concert.  It counts as a major exam.  All students are expected to attend and take part in their concert.  I have been talking to the students about their concert since the beginning of November so this should not come as a surprise to any of them.  Hopefully, it won’t come as a surprise to you either. 

There will be two separate concerts.  On December 17th, the High School Band and the Jazz Band will perform.  All JHS and 6th grade students are welcome and encouraged to attend.  They will be given a “free” test grade of 100 for attending the concert and then writing a very short assignment about the concert.  On December 11th,the 6th grade, 7th grade and 8th grade bands will perform.   High School students willbe given the same opportunity for a “free” 100 at the JHS Band Concert. Both concerts will begin at 7:00 p.m.

We do have a dress code for the students during the concert that is a little stricter than the normal school dress code.  The dress code for boys will be as follows: Boys must wear slacks or dress pants. For example, “khaki” style pants, or suit pants are acceptable; however jeans of any sort are not acceptable. Boys must wear dress shoes or boots. Athletic style shoes, tennis shoes, and sneakers are not acceptable.  Boys must wear a button down shirt with a collar and a tie.  T-shirtsof any type are not permitted.  Neither shirts, nor pants should be made of denim! The dress code for girls will be as follows:  Girls may wear any typeof skirt and blouse, dress, pants suit, or slacks and blouse as long as it meets the following two requirements. First, it must fit the school dress code.  Second, the outfit can not be made of denim.  Dress shoes, sandals are allowed.  Athletic shoes, sneakers and flip flops are not permitted! 

If you are going to have to find or purchase clothes for this event, I would suggest black pants and a white top/shirt.

I can help find appropriate clothes if your child doesn’t have some of these items.  Please let me know if you need help finding these clothes for your child.  Any assistance needed in this matter will be held in the strictest privacy!  If you have any questions or concerns, please call me at the band hall as soon aspossible.  If I am not in the band hall when you call, leave a message on the answering machine that includes your number and the best time to reach you and I will call you back at that time!  The number at the band hall is 771-4360.

Thank you,

Patrick Flaniken

Band Director

Ganado ISD