Weekly News of Note
April 14 – April 20
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WEEKLY SCHEDULE
Monday, April 22
Early morning band 7:15 a.m.
Tuesday, April 23
NO SCHOOL
Wednesday, April 24
Early morning band 7:15 a.m.
Spring band concert – Students report by 6:30 p.m. – Door ope to the public at 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, April 25
Early morning jazz band 7:15 a.m.
Friday, April 26
Early morning orchestra 7:15 a.m.
TAKE A LOOK AHEAD
Monday 4/29 & Tuesday 4/30 – Early Morning Orchestra
Wednesday 5/1 – Early Morning Jazz band
Thursday 5/2 & Friday 5/3 – Early Morning Band for the Phillies Game participants only.
UPCOMING EVENTS
April 24 – Spring band concert – 7 pm (doors open to the public at 6:30 p.m.)
*Students report by 6:30 p.m.
May 1 – Spring orchestra and jazz band concert – 7 pm (doors open to the public at 6:30 p.m.)
*Students report by 6:30 p.m.
May 4 – Band performance at Phillies game
May 15 – NIMAS General Membership Meeting 7:30 pm
May 29 – Performing Arts Banquet 6 pm
May 31 – Hosting Music in the Parks Festival
SCHOOL INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC LESSONS
Click here to see the alphabetical group list, your lesson day, and lesson time.
COLOR GUARD INFORMATION
The color guard will wear their full unifom with hat and gloves for the spring band concert.
INFORMATION ABOUT COLOR GUARD TRYOUTS:
Information about color guard tryouts for current 6th and 7th graders can be found at http://www.nmsim.org/band/nitschmann-middle-school-color-guard/.
SPRING BAND CONCERT – WEDNESDAY,
APRIL 24 AT 7 P.M.
Doors open to the public at 6:30 p.m. (Students report not later than 6:30 p.m.)
Tickets are $3 for adults and $1 for children under 18. Golden age passes will be honored.
STUDENT INFORMATION:
Color guard: Wears full unifom including hat and gloves
Band: Wear full uniform with BLACK socks, NO HAT!
The next NIMAS general membership meeting is Wednesday, May 15 at 7:30 pm in the instrumental music room. Attendees should enter through the MAIN BUILDING ENTRANCE.
The next NIMAS general membership meeting is Wednesday, May 15 at 7:30 pm in the instrumental music room. Attendees should enter through the MAIN BUILDING ENTRANCE. Doors willbe unlocked fro 7:20-7:40.
Anticipated Agenda:
– Election fo new NIMAS officers
– Adoption on NIMAS 2024-2025 budget
– With acceptance, announcement of next year’s overnight band trip
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
PARENT VOLUNTEERS
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 https://www.basdschools.org/volunteering.
All fundraising opportunities can be on the website at http://www.nmsim.org/nimas/fundraising/
GERTRUDE HAWK
CANDY FUNDRAISER
Each box is $72
Each candy bar is sold for $1.50 (48 bars per box)
The seller earns $22 per box toward their fair share account
The NIMAS general fund receives $2 per box.
Candy is available for pickup at the monthly NIMAS meeting.
Contact Mrs. Brennan for more details
nimastreasurer@gmail.com
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.