2015-2016 SIMB BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRESIDENT – Mary Anne Messina 539-1974 SIMBpresident@gmail.com VICE PRESIDENT – Wendy Donohue 527-4888 itsmewendylee@gmail.com TREASURER – Hitomi Boardman 212-3377 SIMBtreasurer@gmail.com SECRETARY – Renee Kennedy 216-832-2352 SIMBsecretary@gmail.com BAND DIRECTORS Brian King bking@scsmustangs.org Renee Roblee rroblee@scsmustangs.org ORCHESTRA DIRECTOR Andrew Hire ahire@scsmustangs.org

SIMB SERVICE COMMITTEE CHAIRS BAND UNIFORMS – Sandy Treudler 821-0693 SIMBuniforms.@gmail.com CHAPERONES – Mary Anne Messina 539-1974 SIMBchaperones@gmail.com CONCERT UNIFORMS – SIMBconcertuniforms@gmail.com Debra Tulloch 463-0428 Laura Wolford 665-5833 MEMBERSHIP – Patty Bischof 724-0268 SIMBmembership@gmail.com MUSIC ACCOUNTS – Patty Bischof 724-0268 SIMBmembership@gmail.com NEWSLETTER – Susan Weninger 846-9392 ksweninger@aol.com ORCHESTRA LIAISON – Wendy Donahue 527-4888 SIMBorchestraParent@gmail.com PUBLICITY – Michelle Fikac 773-2410 mfikac@roadrunner.com SOCIAL – Faye Trepke 846-9128 Trepke1@aim.com WEBMASTER – Michelle Fikac 773-2410 mfikac@roadrunner.com

FUNDRAISING & SPIRIT SALES CHAIRS CONCESSIONS – FOOTBALL Sharon Alley – SIMBconcessions@gmail.com 216-410-2251 NO TEXT MESSAGES PLEASE CONCESSIONS – BASKETBALL - OPEN DONUT SALES – Amy Christian 862-0968 amymc0621@yahoo.com GOLF OUTING – Michelle Marasigan 391-2458 Marasiganmichelle27@yahoo.com HOAGIE CHAIR - OPEN MALL FUNDRAISING – Carolyn Kerr 823-4082 Seekerme@yahoo.com PHOTO BUTTONS – Susan Foley 897-7003 Fabulousfoleys@gmail.com Renee Kennedy – 216-832-2352 SIMBsecretary@gmail.com YARD SIGNS – Marlene Kinney Marlene.kinney@att.net

A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

Welcome to a great new year! My name is Mary Anne Messina and I am the President of the Strongsville Instrumental Music Boosters. I have been with SIMB for four years now in different capacities. I have one son in the band at the high school level and I look forward to watching our children grow.

I am looking forward to meeting some new faces this year and want to thank all returning volunteers who help make SIMB a success!

Please come and see what we do at our monthly meetings at 6PM on the second Monday of every month in the high school band room.

Thank you all,

Mary Anne Messina

SIMBPresident@gmail.com

IMPORTANT DATES TO MARK ON YOUR CALENDAR

YOUR STUDENT RECEIVED THE SHS BAND HANDBOOK FOR 2015-2016 IN MAY, WHICH LISTS THE DATES OF ALL BAND EVENTS

AS WELL AS OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION. BE SURE TO CHECK THE CALENDAR FOUND ON THE SHS MUSIC

DEPARTMENT WEB PAGE FOR ADDITIONS AND CHANGES TO THE SCHEDULE. GO TO WWW.STRONGNET.ORG

SEPT 1 Marching Band Rehearsal – 3-5PM – SHS SEPT 2 Marching Band Rehearsal – 6:30-9 PM – SHS SEPT 4 Marching Band – Game @ Hudson – Be at SHS @ 5PM SEPT 7 Labor Day – NO SCHOOL SEPT 8 Marching Band Rehearsal – 3-5PM – SHS SEPT 9 Marching Band Rehearsal – 6:30-9 PM – SHS SEPT 11 Marching Band – Game @ Brush– Be at SHS @ 5PM SEPT 12 Marching Band Mattress Sale – 8AM – SHS SEPT 14 SIMB Meeting – 6PM – Band Room SEPT 15 Marching Band Rehearsal – 3-5:30PM - SHS SEPT 16 Marching Band Rehearsal – 6:30-9PM – SHS SEPT 18 Marching Band – Home Game/Shaker – Be at SHS @ 6PM SEPT 19 Marching Band – N. Royalton Band Show – Be at SHS 5:30 SEPT 22 Marching Band Rehearsal – 3-5PM – SHS SEPT 23 Marching Band Rehearsal – 6:30-9PM – SHS SEPT 25 Marching Band – Game @ Medina – Be at SHS @ 5PM

WWW.STRONGNET.ORG/SIMB ISSUE 1 2015-2016

MARCHING BAND NOTES I want to say a big “thanks” to everyone who has helped the band get off to a good start this year. The students are working hard and have really done a great job with being flexible and trying new things. Working positively with change is something that will serve them well the rest of their lives. Our first game was a big success and we had a great time cheering on the team. Please encourage regular daily home practice. The exception should be when they don’t practice, not when they do. Private lessons are also a great way to improve their playing and confidence. We will be having some playing/memorization tests coming up. Regular practice will make these tests easy. I am so proud of all of the students after our first game. This is going to be a great year! Mr. Brian King Marching Band Director

CONCESSIONS SAVE YOU MONEY! HOW? DID YOU KNOW…The funds earned from our concession stands help to purchase new instruments, sheet music, make instrument repairs, schedule guest clinicians to work with our students, present programs like “Electrify Your Strings”, purchase awards and plaques, etc. Running the concession stands at football and basketball games is our largest fundraiser and we need your help. DID YOU KNOW…WE NEED OVER 50 PEOPLE EACH FRIDAY NIGHT to help with our 3 concession stands. This allows the lines to move faster! WANT MORE FRIENDS? THEN COME, GET TO KNOW OTHER MUSIC PARENTS AND HAVE FUN! Remember…”It takes a ‘Ville to support great kids.” CALLING ALL ORCHESTRA PARENTS AND STUDENTS…WE NEED YOU ON FRIDAY NIGHTS! Please sign up for Friday night concession stands so marching band parents can watch their children’s performance at halftime. MARCHING BAND PARENTS can then help at Thursday & Saturday games. PLEASE SEE THE SCHEDULE OF UPCOMING GAMES IN THIS NEWSLETTER and choose a date.

How do I sign up/volunteer to help with Concessions? Log onto SignupGenius.com and type

simbconcessions@gmail.com into the Search Box.

SIMB CONCESSIONS SCHEDULE FOR 2015 Football SEASON

DATE ACTIVITY SET UP GAME TIME

9/ 3/15 Thurs SHS FB Frsh vs Hudson 3:30pm 4:30pm

9/ 5/15 Sat SHS FB JV vs Hudson 9:30am 10:00am

9/10/15 Thurs SHS FB Frsh vs Brush 3:30pm 4:30pm

9/12/15 Sat SHS FB JV vs Brush 9:30am 10:00am

Also Mattress Sale

9/16/15 Wed Stocking the Stands 6:00pm

9/18/15 Fri SHS FB Var vs Shaker Hts 4:00pm 7:00pm

9/24/15 Thurs SHS FB Frsh vs Medina 3:30pm 4:30pm

9/26/15 Sat SHS FB JV vs Brush 9:30am 10:00am

9/30/15 Sun Stocking the Stands 6:00pm

10/ 2/15 Fri SHS FB Var vs Euclid 4:00pm 7:00pm

*Homecoming

10 /8/15 Thurs SHS FB Frsh vs Solon 3:30pm 4:30pm

10/10/15 Sat SHS FB JV vs Solon 9:30am 10:00am

10/16/15 Fri SHS FB Var vs Mentor 4:00pm 7:00pm

10/23/15 Fri SHS FB Var vs Elyria 4:00pm 7:00pm

10/29/15 Thurs SHS FB Frsh vs Brunswick 3:30pm 4:30pm

10/31/15 Sat SHS FB JV vs Brunswick 9:30am 10:00am

10/31/15 Sat Concessions Clean out 11:30am

LOOKING AHEAD….. Be sure to put the following dates on your calendar: SIMB Mattress Sale – September 12 Marching Band Festival at North Royalton High School – September 19th Orchestra Potluck and Concert – October 13 Annual Bop Hop for band & orchestra students – November 13 – Rec Center

Orchestra Notes from Mr. Hire Welcome back everyone! The school year is off to a terrific start. All three of our orchestras sound fantastic thus

far, and exhibit incredible musical potential. I am truly looking forward to another great year with the SHS Orchestras.

2015 Northeast Regional Orchestra Members from SHS Symphony:

Every year we have numerous musicians audition for the Northeast Regional Orchestra (aka NERO); a select,

honors orchestra consisting of the best musicians from Northeast Ohio. This is a full symphony orchestra, consisting of

complete instrumentation for all sections including strings, woodwind, brass, and percussion. Students selected will have

the opportunity to work with a professional conductor and perform at Waetjen Auditorium at CSU. Over the years,

Strongsville HS Orchestra students consistently comprise a large number of musicians selected. Audition excerpts and

application forms can be found via the SHS Strongsville Orchestra website; click on the NERO tab. NERO auditions are

to be recorded and submitted online this year. Please follow the instructions on the informational letter. NERO rehearsals

and performances can be found in the back of the SHS Orchestra handbook. Auditions must be submitted online by Sept.

20. Please note: Students will need a credit card when uploading their audition to cover the audition registration fee.

Concert Uniform Reminders:

As the concert season begins, students and parents are reminded to review the uniform dress policy found in the

orchestra handbook. Students, who are not compliant, will not be permitted to perform.

A huge thanks goes to Debra Tulloch and Laura Wolford who have done an amazing job organizing and

coordinating all of the orders for our dresses, and will soon be sizing all the gentlemen for their tuxedos. Our Orchestras

thanks our SIMB uniform chairs and the parent volunteers of the uniform committee!

Please note the following:

Ladies will not be permitted to wear jackets, hoodies, or sweatshirts over their dresses while they wait

for performances because they are cold. Instead, they may wear a long-sleeved, black cardigan or

sweater. (without logos).

Ladies are not permitted to wear blue jeans or long pants under their dresses.

Ladies must wear closed-toed, black dress shoes (flats) for concerts.

All dresses must be hemmed!

Upcoming Events:

Orchestra Pot Luck Dinner Concert, Tuesday, October 13, 5:30 pm, SHS Cafeteria and Main Gym.

Information forthcoming.

Solo and Ensemble Contest:

It’s not too early to start thinking about Solo and Ensemble Contest! I highly recommend that all our musicians

participate in this educational opportunity. It is required for symphony orchestra members. Early planning is necessary

to insure adequate preparation and organization. All students will be required to review, complete, and print their

applications online at gccontest.org. This year’s Solo and Ensemble Contest will be on January 23, 2016 at Fairview

Park HS. More information, including the application deadline, will be provided some time in early December.

SHS Orchestras Website:

I encourage all parents and students to check the orchestra website regularly as much information is posted

including fundraising deadlines, concerts, and vendor information. Additionally, most forms and letters distributed

during class may be downloaded through the website.

Remind.com:

If you haven’t already done so, please register to receive important orchestra information via text messaging. It is

free, confidential, and a great way to stay informed with deadlines, events, meeting times, etc. You can find instructions

for registering with Remind.com in the orchestra handbook. If you don’t text, no problem. You can sign-up to receive

email reminders. Just follow the instructions.

Please note both my orchestra office phone number and email address have changed from last year. If you need

to reach me please call the orchestra phone at 572-7105, or email ahire@scsmustangs.org.

Musically, Andrew Hire, Director of Orchestras

GET YOUR KRISPY KREME DONUTS Krispy Kreme donuts will be sold during the 4th quarter of every home football game. This is a wonderful fundraiser for our band program. The donuts are sold in a box of one dozen glazed donuts for $7.00 a box. The donuts are fresh baked and delicious! They often sell out quickly, especially when it is a beautiful night. We typically sell the donuts at the Main Gate to the football stadium. If the weather is not cooperating, we will set up under the Home Stands. Don’t miss out on this delicious treat! If you have any questions, please contact Amy Christian at amymc0621@ yahoo.com.

We are excited to be a part of the inner workings of all those beautiful dresses and tuxedos that we see up there on the stage when our Concert Orchestras and Bands perform for our families, school, community, and in competition each year. Many thanks to Sue Wells for doing such a fantastic job all these years before handing the Concert Uniforms responsibilities off to Laura Wolford and Debra Tulloch. Throughout the year we have activities that require extra hands, and we could use your help on September 9,10,11 at the High School during the school day. We will be measuring and fitting the boys for their tuxedos and there is a lot of work to be done. If you are able to help us by working at one or more shifts over the 3 days, we would greatly appreciate it. Simply use the link below to sign up for the shift(s) that work best for you. http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f044eadae28a1f94-helper Thank you so much for your consideration! Debra Tulloch – (440) 463-0428 Laura Wolford – (440) 665-5833 SIMBConcertUniforms@gmail.com

It's not to late to order your yard sign! Let your friends and neighbors know that your son or daughter is a proud member of the Marching Mustangs! I will be taking one more round of orders and the order form can be found at the end of this newsletter. You may send it to me in the mail, drop it off at my house, or have your student give it to Mr. King during band class. If you would like include on your sign the section of the marching band or instrument your child plays, Drumline or “Color Guard”, please include that information on the order form. The cost is $20 and checks should be made out to SIMB. Questions? Contact Marlene Kinney at marlene.kinney@att.net or 216-409-8330

CONERT UNIFORMS AND

TUXEDO FITTINGS

QTR HOME VISITORS DONUTS

4TH 21 3 YUM!

SIMB MEMBERSHIP Thank you to all those who have submitted their membership forms for this school year! Becoming a member of SIMB is just one of the ways you can help to support our music organization. At the end of this newsletter you will find the SIMB Membership Form for 2015-16. Please consider joining if you have not already. SIMB raffled off 5 sets of tickets to the home football games this year. Those who submitted their membership form before or at Meet the Marching Mustangs were entered into this drawing. The winners for this year are: Barbara Banks, Duane & Michelle Funk, Regan & Tamara Reik, Todd & Karen Anderson, and Mark & Shelley Wolfinger. Congratulations! If you have any questions that are not answered by this newsletter, please contact me at SIMBmembership@gmail.com.

Patty Bischof SIMB Membership Chair PLEASE JOIN US Strongsville Instrumental Music Boosters (SIMB) meetings take place on the second Monday evening of each month. They begin at 6:00PM and are held in the band room at the High School. (Please NOTE TIME CHANGE for this year.)

THANKS TO OUR CHAPERONES

We had a great first football game and there are nine more to go! Please think about coming to help at the games, whether home or away. We still have quite a few openings left.

Go to signupgenius.com Click on the top bar "To Find A Sign Up" Type in simbchaperones@gmail.com There you will find all games listed and what we are looking for.

Any questions? Please contact me at SIMBchaperones@gmail.com or at 440-539-1974.

Thank you, Mary Anne Messina SIMBChaperones@gmail.com

Our Marching Band is looking great, thanks to the energy of over 40 parent volunteers who helped with our July Uniform Distribution days. A heartfelt thank you to Ching Ling Huang, Curtis Brant, Daly & Dalysa Cintron, Dana Mayo, Dawn Macey, Dawn Merk (Bilski), Deanna Herreid, Debbie Kustra, Denise Vantresca, Diane Lichtenberg, Hitomi Boardman, Jenn Kovach, Jennifer Magyar, Joanette Nelson, Jodi Hajduk, Karen Anderson, Kate Mingus, Kellie Lane, Laura Jones, Lidia Ciobanu, Linda Klaben, Mandi Wyler, Margaret Brown, Maribeth Kramer, Marie Krejci, Melissa Hammitt, Michele Dunbrack, Michelle Fikac, Patty Bischof, Patty Cotter, Renee Kennedy, Sharon Alley, Sue Miller, Sue Wells, Susie Foley, Tamara Reik, Theresa Szalkowski, Traci Strozyk, and Tracie DiSalvo. GOT MARCHING BAND/FLAG QUESTIONS? Check out our answers to Frequently Asked Questions regarding Uniforms, the Friday Night Routine, Cleaning, etc., on the next page OR via the high school website. Click “Music Dept.”, click “Welcome”, click “SIMB” in center. WANTED: OLD DINKLES! (NO, this doesn’t mean your crazy relatives). Unless your student really loves their Dinkles, we gladly accept donations to replenish our aging shoe inventory. Mark as “Donation” and drop off in Band hallway. Contact Sandy Treudler at SIMBUniforms@gmail.com with any additional questions.

Hello and welcome from the Social/Hospitality Committee! My name is Faye Trepke and I will be guiding this SIMB committee for 2015-16. Our main function is to organize and provide refreshments for select events throughout the year, such as potluck concerts and the end of the year Senior Recital. Occasionally there are special events where we serve certain groups such as when Strongsville hosts the Greater Cleveland Solo/Ensemble contest, Electrify Your Strings, and other situations that are at the discretion of our Music Directors. If you have the gift for party planning, the Social Committee can use your talents! The first upcoming event is the Orchestra Potluck Dinner and Concert scheduled for Tuesday, October 13th. I will send out requests for volunteers as the date approaches, but if you know already that you'd like to help, please contact me sooner. Thank you, and I wish everyone a wonderful year of music. Faye Trepke 846-9128 Trepke1@aim.com

THANK YOU! THANK YOU! From the Marching Band

Uniform Committee

Here are some Frequently Asked Questions regarding the Marching Band Season

Q: What is “Call Time”? A: The time all students should be at the school to prepare for the upcoming event. The time posted in the Marching Band Handbook is the Call Time. Q: Does my child have to eat before Call Time? Can they wait until the game to buy something from the concession stand? Yes/No…Be sure your child has a meal prior to Friday night Call Times, as they will not be able to eat prior to 3

rd quarter (approx.

8pm). Most instrument groups (sections) organize home meals or meet at local restaurants prior to call time. It is critical that students are well hydrated = drink fluids prior to Call Time in the warm fall season as dehydration and nausea can easily occur to those overheating. No Food or drinks are allowed on buses. Q: My child’s uniform needs to be altered…does the uniform committee do the alterations? A: No. Students may bring their uniform home for alterations after the ALL BAND PHOTO on Friday morning after band camp. Only thread, needle and a basic stitch may be used to alter the hems and cuffs of uniforms…no permanent tape or glue or machine stitching. All pant hems should be approx. 1” off the ground. Students whose pant cuffs are too long and produce holes will be charged damage fees. Q: Can we keep the uniform at home? A: No. All uniforms must be properly hung and returned to the uniform room after each game or by Wednesday evening prior to the Friday game if they are taken home. Q: What do the students wear under their marching uniform? A: All marching students must wear their white marching band t-shirt and shorts/form-fitting pants (NO JEANS) under their uniform. Underarmour-style shirts/pants may be worn under the uniform in colder weather along with the white band shirt. “Dinkles” are worn or brought to school and taken home after each game. They are not stored at school or in uniform garment bags. Q: Can a parent come into the school before or after a game to pick a student up? A: Unless you are a chaperone, uniform, or concession volunteer, you may not enter the building before or after games. When picking up a student after a game, you must park in one of the school parking lots. The main drop-off drive must remain clear for incoming buses. Q: How will I know when to pick my child up from an AWAY game? A: Your child can notify you with their cell phone or you may call Mr. Harbart’s voicemail line at 440-572-7105 for a recording of approximately what time buses are expected to arrive at the high school. Q: What happens if it rains during a game and the uniform gets wet? A: All students are issued a raincoat. In the event of rain, Mr. Harbart will instruct students to take their uniform, raincoat, and garment bags home and hang dry the uniform and raincoat on PLASTIC hangers separate from the garment bag. Once dry, properly re-hang uniform on assigned hangers and return entire garment bag and raincoat by Wednesday evening. DO NOT LEAVE WET UNIFORMS IN TRUNK OF CAR OR IN GARMENT BAG….permanent damage will occur. Q: What happens if the uniform gets dirty or smelly? A: Marching uniforms are dry clean only. Flag uniforms may be washed (find instructions on SIMB link). Mr. Harbart will instruct the students when to take uniforms home for the mid-season cleaning. Super Cleaners on Pearl Rd. at the end of Lunn Rd. is the recommended dry cleaner (discounted charge). You will drop off and pick up/pay for cleaning (usually jacket and pants only). Clearly write student’s last name on dry cleaning receipt, place in garment bag, and return entire uniform to room by Wednesday evening. The Uniform Committee regularly checks all uniforms for proper hanging and receipts. Students will be instructed when to take uniforms home for the end-of-the-season cleaning. Marching uniforms dropped off to Super Cleaners for final cleaning by a specified date will be paid for from the uniform maintenance charge. EACH STUDENT HAS BEEN INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO PROPERLY HANG THEIR UNIFORM. STUDENTS WHO DO NOT PROPERLY HANG UNIFORMS OR RETURN THEM BY DESIGNATED DEADLINES WILL LOSE POINTS ON THEIR FIRST QUARTER GRADE. Q: Fundraisers….what are they and why do we need them? A: Concession stands, hoagie sale, mattress sale, donut and candy sales, poinsettia flower sale, Southpark Mall games/decorations work opportunities, etc. All of these fundraisers provide the money to students via their music accounts* and SIMB to purchase instruments, music, awards, plaques, bring in special clinicians, etc. Students are given detailed information regarding each fundraiser. The mattress sale requires students to hand out flyers and advertise the sale via posters in small groups on street corners. Your support of these fundraisers continues the excellence in our music programs. Feel free to contact Sandy Treudler at SIMBUniforms@gmail.com with any additional questions.

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LOOKING FOR A HOAGIE CHAIR!

A Hoagie Chair?! Hoagie Sandwich and Wrap Sales have been a great way to raise funds for

SIMB over the years. They are well supported by the community. Our previous Hoagie Chairperson, Debbie Smith, has moved on. Therefore, we are looking for someone to replace her. Debbie is willing to train the new chairperson for a sale we would like to hold this Spring. If you are interested in chairing this event, please contact Mary Anne Messina at SIMBpresident@gmail.com or at 539-1974.

WHAT IS SIMB? SIMB helps to fund ALL of the music programs in the Strongsville City Schools, including elementary, middle, and high school levels, by raising money through membership dues and fundraising activities. The organization is not “just for the high school marching band”. It supports the orchestras and bands throughout the district. We help supply our classrooms with sheet music, instruments, make repairs to instruments, schedule guest clinicians, etc. We also help pay for our children to go to District and State contests in the spring. We would not be able to do this without you! The Strongsville Instrumental Music Boosters relies on parents for monies earned through membership, volunteering and fundraising. Without your help we would have long lines at concession football games, less instrument repairs for school instruments, no sheet music, no awards and recognitions for seniors…and the list goes on. The $20 donation it costs for your family to become SIMB members goes a long way in our efforts to support our music program. Along with our many smaller fundraising efforts during the year, our biggest fundraising and support comes from the concession stands we operate during SHS events. We need your help to staff our concessions stands for Freshman, JV, and Varsity football games and for basketball games throughout the season. All the monies earned goes directly towards helping our children grow musically. WE ASK THAT PARENTS HELP WITH ONLY TWO ACTIVITIES A YEAR and become members of SIMB. There are many volunteer opportunities found throughout this newsletter where you can donate some of your time and talents. If serving hot dogs is not for you, we also have committees that need other types of help. Please contact me if you would like to participate more throughout the year. SIMB also offers opportunities for our high school music students to volunteer, including activities at Southpark Mall in the fall and winter. (Did you know that SHS music students help to put up and take down the holiday decorations that everyone enjoys at the mall?) When your child volunteers they will earn money for their personal Music Account, which helps to cover the cost of trips, uniforms, etc. You can always learn more by attending our SIMB meetings each month and by reading our newsletter. Mary Anne Messina, President SIMBPresident@gmail.com

WHAT IS A MUSIC ACCOUNT? Each fundraiser provides a specified % or $ amount that each student may earn to be deposited into their personal music account. The funds can be used for any upcoming band/orchestra trips, to offset band/orchestra fees for uniforms/tuxes/dresses, etc. Students who volunteer for Mall games/decorations will earn a significant amount to be deposited into their music accounts. Please note that most mall work usually entails serious “work” in the late evening/early morning hours. Mall work sign-up lists are posted equally between Band and Orchestra groups in the band room at specified times. If you sign up, you are expected to arrive/work. How do we use the funds in the Music Accounts? A: When fees or payments for music related activities are due, you must inform the directors or organizers of your desire to use your music account funds.

TIPS FOR PARENTS Strongsville High School has a fabulous music program that depends not only on the talents of our students, but also on the support from their parents. Below are some tips to help parents understand the operations of our Musical Mustangs! STEP #1…Get Reminders: All parents and students should sign up for Mr. King’s Strongsville H.S. Bands Messages

To receive messages via text, text: @strongsv to (567)202-0846 (standard text messaging rates apply)

To receive messages via email, send an email to strongsv@mail.remind101.com (All personal information remains completely confidential…teachers don’t see your # and you don’t see theirs.) Frequently check the school’s music department calendar for any changes to previous schedules. STEP #2…Be sharp: Become a member of the Strongsville Instrumental Music Boosters (SIMB) each year to help support the music programs throughout our schools…without you, we’re just plain flat! STEP #3…Sign up: Volunteer for at least 2 activities like concessions (Freshman, JV, and Varsity Football and basketball games), chaperones, uniforms, or other “as needed” opportunities. We have over 350 families in our music program and expect each family to help out just 2 times each year. You will have a great time getting to know other parents.

How do I sign up for volunteer opportunities? Log onto SignupGenius.com and type either

simbconcessions@gmail.com OR simbchaperones@gmail.com into the Search Box.

STAY UP TO DATE WITH THE LATEST INFORMATION Making plans for the months ahead? Be sure to check the Music Department calendar for important dates, additions and changes to our schedule. Go to www.strongnet.org and select Strongsville High School from the drop down menu. Once on the SHS home page, select MUSIC from the drop down menu under DEPARTMENTS. You will find two links to the Music Department calendar on their home page.

SIMB SUPPORTS

THE SHS ORCHESTRA & BAND STUDENTS

MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS

AND ELEMENTARY STUDENTS

SIMB Membership costs little, but means a lot, benefitting both ORCHESTRA and BAND students AND the Middle School and Elementary music programs. Money raised goes towards purchasing instruments, sheet music, repairing instruments, and much, much more. If you are already a member, we thank you for your support and ask you to pass this membership form on to a friend. If you are not a member, please consider joining our organization. Your membership dues help to support our students. Whether you can help only a little or a lot, your efforts are truly appreciated by our directors, our students, and all who enjoy our music. If you love our music,

PLEASE JOIN SIMB!

Visit us at: www.strongnet.org/simb

STRONGSVILLE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC BOOSTERS 2015-2016 MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION

SUPPORTING HIGH SCHOOL, MIDDLE SCHOOL & ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS

DUES: $20.00 per family for membership from July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016 Please make checks payable to SIMB or Strongsville Instrumental Music Boosters

PLEASE PRING CLEARLY HOME PHONE_____________________________

NAME __________________________________________________________________ CELL PHONE _____________________________ ADDRESS ____________________________________________________________________________ ZIP CODE_____________________ EMAIL ADDRESS ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ OPT OUT OF NEWSLETTERS, INFORMATION, UPDATES & EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ________ STUDENT’S NAME(S) AND MUSICAL GROUP: PLEASE FILL IN B FOR BAND OR O FOR ORCHESTRA _________________________________________________________________ GRADE ________ in 2015-2016 GROUP___________ _________________________________________________________________ GRADE ________ in 2015-2016 GROUP___________ _________________________________________________________________ GRADE________ in 2015-2016 GROUP___________ I WOULD BE INTERESTED IN HELPING WITH: PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM TO: _____CONCESSIONS _____ FUNDRAISING _____ CHAPERONING Patty Bischof _____ ORCHESTRA UNIFORMS _____ BAND UNIFORMS _____ ANY WAY I CAN 17223 Misty Lake Strongsville, OH 44136 SIMBmembership@gmail.com

MARCHING MUSTANGS YARD SIGNS

Cost: $20.00. Make checks payable to SIMB (Strongsville Instrumental Music Boosters)

Order form and money can be returned to school (place in folder marked Yard Signs in band room),

dropped off at my house, or mailed to me, Marlene Kinney, 20836 Parkwood Lane, Strongsville, 44149.

You will be contacted by Email when the signs are ready.

Thank you for supporting your 2015-2016 Marching Mustangs and SIMB!!

Questions? Contact Marlene Kinney marlene.kinney@att.net or 216-409-8330

++++++++++++++++++++++++Marching Mustangs Yard Sign Order Form++++++++++++++++++++++++

Name:______________________________________Phone:_______________________________

Email:___________________________________________________________________________

Name of student to

be put on the sign:__________________________________________________________________

If you would like have on your sign the section of the marching band or instrument your child plays,

please include that information here:___________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________

Amount Paid:____________Check________________________Cash__________