5.16.25

Written By David Mobley

Hello Dragon Band Students, Parents and Families,

We’re almost there…

Seniors:  You are a magnificent group of young people.  You’ve proven it over and over!  For four years you’ve given your time, energy, effort and heart to our band program and have made the world better in doing so.  This is what you should know - you’ve made a difference in the here and now.  The difference you’ve made will ripple across time and physical boundaries because it reaches into the lives of the people you’ve affected and creates a contagion that continues onward.  Think of that!  So wherever you go, you should keep making a positive difference.  Even when you feel that you’re “just” you and can’t possibly do all that,  remember that even though there’s still much to learn, you’ve already done it and that simply being you is enough.  You already have what it takes.  Now go, and bring the best of YOU to all that you do.

Round Rock High School Graduation

  • Wednesday, May 21st, 8:00pm

  • Cedar Park Center

  • NEXT YEAR’S Wind Ensemble and Wind Symphony will perform (no incoming students, no percussion)

  • Students will attend school on the 21st, then go home and return a bit later

  • Times are approximate based on bus departure time as assigned by the district, which I do not yet have

    • EAT EARLY DINNER BEFORE COMING TO GRADUATION

    • ~4:30pm Return to school, dressed in formal wear, bring clothes to change into after the performance

    • ~4:45pm Rehearsal

    • ~5:45pm Depart for Cedar Park Center

    • ~6:30pm Arrive, unload, get set up, use restrooms

    • ~8:00pm Graduation begins

    • ~10:45pm Graduation ends

    • ~11:10pm Depart for RRHS

    • ~11:45pm Arrive

      • Change out of concert attire and turn it in on the racks

      • Turn in school owned instruments so we can take inventory on Thursday, May 22nd

      • Instrument pick up will take place Friday, May 23rd

    • ~Go home

Grades

  • Students must remain academically eligible to participate in football games and marching contest performances and all TMEA activities. Should a student become ineligible they will still practice with the group during band class and in some cases, outside of the school day.

  • There are two types of official grade reporting - IPR (Interim Progress Report) and Report Card.  We are required to go by these official methods to determine eligibility.

  • Eligibility Calendar

  • The main thing to remember is  - ALL STUDENTS - PASS YOUR CLASSES TO REMAIN ELIGIBLE

Attendance

  • Look ahead at the rehearsal and event schedule and plan your appointments and tutorial help around it

  • The band's calendar is on dragonband.com

  • Attendance at rehearsals and events is mandatory unless otherwise specified

  • Absences due to sickness are excused with notification from a parent if the student has a fever, is vomiting or cannot otherwise get out of bed

  • Absences due to prolonged sickness/injury are excused with a doctor's note

  • Who do I email?  Mr. Mobley for Varsity Marching Band, Wind Ensemble, Wind Symphony and Concert Band 2, Ms. Benford for Junior Varsity Marching Band and Symphonic Band and Ms. Bouhadana for Concert Band 1, Mr. Hammack for all Percussion and Mrs. Stone for all Color Guard.

  • Absences that are not excused-birthdays, completing homework, test preparation, pop concerts, parties, vacations, weekend getaways

Upcoming Special Dates and Events

  • Fri 5.16 Color Guard Pinning, 6:00pm, 100 building student center

  • Fri 5.16 Recital Series #4, Percussion only, Band Hall

  • Wed 5.21 RRHS Graduation, 8:00pm, Cedar Park Center

  • Thu 5.22 Last day of school

  • Fri 5.23 Instrument pick up

Thank You Everyone,

David Mobley

Band Director, Round Rock High School

201 Deepwood Drive, Round Rock, TX 78681

512-464-6028

dragonband.com

CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE:  This email and any files transmitted with it are subject to the laws and policies regulating confidentiality related to communications with and/or of Round Rock Independent School District's parents, students, and personnel; and, therefore, could be considered confidential. The contents of this transmission are intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom this e-mail is addressed. Improper copying or dissemination of this e-mail to individuals other than those permitted to receive same by law and policy may result in legal action. If you are not one of the named recipients or otherwise have reason to believe that you have received this message in error, please notify the RRISD Office of Legal Services at (512) 464-5000

David Mobley
Next

5.9.25