Weekly News of Note
June 1 – June 7
@NMSBandorch – @NIMASParents – www.nmsim.org – NIMAS Facebook Group
INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC HANDBOOK – 2024-2025
WEEKLY SCHEDULE
*Doors are open from 7:00 – 7:15 am. If you arrive after 7:15 am, you will need to buzz into the building using the main entrance.
Monday 6/2
- NO REHEARSAL
Tuesday 6/3
- NO REHEARSAL
Wednesday 6/4
- NO REHEARSAL
- NIMAS General Membership Meeting 7:30 p.m.
Thursday 6/5
- 8th grade band rehearsal (8th graders only)
Friday 6/6
- 8th grade orchestra rehearsal (8th graders only)
INSTRUMENTAL GROUP LESSONS
This information is also available in your Schoology updates.
COLOR GUARD INFORMATION
The final rehearsal of the school year was Monday, May 19.
*Please check Cut Time and the Weekly News of Note for updates.*
For information on how to:
How to put your tassels on your boots: https://youtu.be/1ob2k3HOUqw?si=IHr4QAcDoR79mJvO
How to make tassels: https://youtu.be/hQ8–w1-3h8?si=b_l56D9g0fibaK5J
8TH GRADE STRING STUDENTS
LHS & FHS are hosting a Summer Strings clinic in July. Register by June 10 at https://forms.gle/c6wNVcp3aoaX7qQ3A.
Parents are strongly encouraged to volunteer and get involved in the instrumental music program. We need volunteers for parades, concerts, and many other activities.
Parents must have their clearances on file in the Nitschmann office. If you are not sure if your information is on file, contact the Nitschmann office at 610-866-5781. Information on how to renew or apply for your clearances can be found at http://www.nmsim.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/BASD-Volunteer-Clearance-Info.pdf.
Signing up to volunteer is quite simple. Open up CutTime through any message you’ve received and scroll through the events. Events that need chaperones are indicated with a green notice like in the image below. Simply click on the green chaperone request and follow the prompts.
UPCOMING EVENTS
2024-2025 Instrumental Music Calendar – You can now subscribe to the Instrumental Music Calendar and add it to your devices calendars. Click the following link, scroll to the bottom of the page, and follow the directions from there.
Dates for the 2025 – 2026 school year are available on the website calendar at http://www.nmsim.org/eventscal/
https://app.gocuttime.com/public/program/9c5cfa24-9906-4d05-9f6c-8e30d80045bd/events/calendar
JUNE 2025
June 4 NIMAS General membership meeting 7:30 P.M.
August 2025
- August 4 – 8 Summer Music Camp
- 7:30 – 8:30 a.m. Orchestra
- 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. Band
- 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Jazz Band
- August 11 – 15 Summer Music Camp
- 7:30 – 8:30 a.m. Orchestra
- 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. Band
- 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Jazz Band
NIMAS By-Laws 2024
The final NIMAS general membership meeting is this Wednesday, June 4 at 7:30 pm in the instrumental music room.
We would like to invite the parents of all incoming 5th graders to this meeting. We will provide you with information about the instrumental music programs and happily answer any questions you may have.
Attendees should enter through the MAIN BUILDING ENTRANCE. Doors will be unlocked from 7:20 – 7:40 P.M.
Share your photos of our ensembles performances.
We have created a google folder for you to share your photos and videos of the music ensembles performing throughout the school year. Just click the link below and add your photos.
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1L3mW4OtirRLvtJ_Mb1V61uoBNDL5R-dy?usp=sharing
All fundraising opportunities can be viewed on the website at http://www.nmsim.org/nimas/fundraising/
Each box is $96
Each candy bar is sold for $2.00 (48 bars per box)
The seller earns $30 per box toward their fair share account
The NIMAS general fund receives $6 per box.
Candy is available for pickup at the monthly NIMAS meeting.
Contact Nicole Burkhardt at Burkhardt2005@gmail.com to place your order or if you have any question.
Wawa Shorti Hoagie Coupons
$5.50 each
$1 of each coupon goes to your child’s fair share account.
Contact Mrs. Fuehrer at pfuehrer@rcn.com.
Sold in $100 increments
$4.00 of every $100 purchased goes to your fair share account.
Contact Mrs. Fuehrer at pfuehrer@rcn.com.