Weekly News of Note
May 18 – May 24
@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 5/18 – FINAL BAND REHEARSAL
- Early morning open house band rehearsal 7:15 – 9:30 a.m. (Chorus students will leave for chorus rehearsal at 8:15 a.m.)
Tuesday 5/19
- NO SCHOOL
Wednesday 5/20
- NO EARLY MORNING REHEARSALS
- Uniform and Instrument return night 6 – 8 p.m.
- All 8th grade school instruments/equipment must be returned
- All 6 & 7 grade students who are not returning next year MUST return their school owned instrument/equipment
- Orchestra members do not have any uniform parts to return.
- Jazz band members need to return their plaid cummerbund and bow tie.
- Band members need to return their color guard hat or band hat with hat box, blue band jacket, gray band pants or plaid skirt, AND the numbered hanger you received your uniform on in September.
Thursday 5/22 – FINAL ORCHESTRA REHEARSAL
- Early morning open house orchestra rehearsal 7:15 – 9:30 a.m.
Friday 5/16
- NO EARLY MORNING REHEARSAL
INSTRUMENTAL GROUP LESSONS
This information is also available in your Schoology updates.
THIS IS THE LESSON SCHEDULE AS OF THIS MOMENT (5/18 11:00 am). I WILL NOTIFY YOU IF ANYTHING CHANGES.
COLOR GUARD INFORMATION
The final rehearsal of the school year is tomorrow, 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
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
May 2025
May 28 Performing Arts Banquet 6:00 – 9 :00 PM (SIGN UP HERE)
May 30 Music in the Parks Festival – Nitschmann hosting
JUNE 2025
June 4 NIMAS General membership meeting 7:30 P.M.
Performing Arts Banquet – May 28
The performing arts ensembles are hosting a Performing Arts Banquet on May 28 at 6 pm. This event is to recognize ALL the students who participated in the performing arts this year at Nitschmann Middle School. The performing arts ensembles include all grade levels of all vocal ensembles, all instrumental ensembles, and dramatics.
There is a picnic meal for everyone in attendance prior to the awards and recognition ceremony. Students will be recognized during the ceremony for their hard work and accomplishments over the last school year. This event will be held in the cafeteria and auditorium. This event is open to students, family and friends.
This form is due by Thursday, May 22.
The picnic meal costs $7.00 per person and will include:
Choice of Hot Dog, hamburger, or black bean veggie burger (ketchup, mustard packets), lettuce, sliced tomato
Assorted chips
Choice of iced tea, lemonade, or bottled water
Choice of ice cream cone, ice cream sandwiches, or juice rush ice cup.
REGISTER FOR THE BANQUET HERE
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.