Welcome to the 2020-2021 Venus Regiment

Welcome to the Venus Regiment family. It is our desire that your tenure in the band program here in the Venus Independent School District is one of the most rewarding and enjoyable experiences in your public-school career. This member packet has been prepared in order that you will be better equipped to be an outstanding band member. We look forward to working with you and your family. Ross Langdon, Director of Bands Christopher Cummins, Assistant Director steven.langdon@venusisd.net christopher.cummins@venusisd.net Kathrine Dickerson, Head MS Director Marc Jaso, Percussion Tech kathrine.dickerson@venusisd.net Reese Pate, Color guard Tech

Summer Band Schedule 2020 (Revised as of July 15, 2020)

July

20-24 Mon-Fri Percussion Rehearsal 8:00 AM-12:00 PM 20-21 Mon-Tues Color guard Rehearsal 8:00 AM-12:00 PM 22-23 Wed-Thurs Color guard Rehearsal 8:00 AM-12:00 PM 22-24 Wed-Fri Leadership/Freshman Camp 8:00 AM-12:00 PM

27-31 Mon-Fri Flute/Clarinet/Trumpet/Percussion 8:00 AM-11:00 AM 27-31 Mon-Fri Sax/Horn/Low Brass/Reeds/Guard 12:00 PM-3:00 PM

August 3-4 Mon-Tues Full Band Rehearsal (HS Gym) 5:00 PM-6:15 PM Full Band Rehearsal (Stadium) 6:30 PM-8:00 PM 6-7 Thur-Fri Full Band Rehearsal (HS Gym) 5:00 PM-6:15 PM Full Band Rehearsal (Stadium) 6:30 PM-8:00 PM 10-11 Mon-Tues Full Band Rehearsal (HS Gym) 5:00 PM-6:15 PM Full Band Rehearsal (Stadium) 6:30 PM-8:00 PM 13-14 Thur-Fri Full Band Rehearsal (HS Gym) 5:00 PM-6:15 PM Full Band Rehearsal (Stadium) 6:30 PM-8:00 PM *18 Tuesday First Day of School 6:30 AM-7:30 AM -When school starts, there will be morning rehearsals from 6:30 AM-7:30 AM EVERY WEEKDAY and Monday night rehearsals from 6:00 PM-8:00 PM. -IF YOUR CHILD PLAYS ON A VENUS SCHOOL INSTRUMENT THERE IS A $50 DOLLAR RENTAL FEE. PLEASE PAY IN CASH OR MAKE OUT TO VENUS REGIMENT.

2020-2021 BAND CALENDAR

August 17 Monday Monday Night Rehearsal VHS BH 6:00 PM-8:00 PM 24 Monday Monday Night Rehearsal VHS BH 6:00 PM-8:00 PM 28 Friday Dallas Pinkston FB Game Away (Sprague) 7:30 PM 31 Monday Monday Night Rehearsal VHS BH 6:00 PM-8:00 PM

September 4 Friday Maypearl FB Game Home 7:30 PM 7 (School Hol.) Monday Monday Night Rehearsal VHS BH 6:00 PM-8:00 PM 11 Friday Dallas Life Oak Click FB Game Away 7:30 PM 14 Monday Monday Night Rehearsal VHS BH 6:00 PM-8:00 PM 18 Friday Lake Worth FB Game Home 7:30 PM 21 Monday Monday Night Rehearsal VHS BH 6:00 PM-8:00 PM 22 Tuesday All-Region Jazz Auditions Alvarado HS TBA 25 Friday Sanger FB Game Away 7:30 PM 28 Monday Monday Night Rehearsal VHS BH 6:00 PM-8:00 PM 29 Tuesday Area Jazz Auditions Springtown HS TBA

October 2 Friday Krum FB Game (Homecoming) Home 7:30 PM 3 Saturday Aubrey Marching Classic Aubrey TBA 5 Monday Monday Night Rehearsal VHS BH 6:00 PM-8:00 PM 9 Friday Hillsboro FB Game Away 7:00 PM 10 Saturday Marching Contest TBA TBA

12(School Hol.) Monday Monday Night Rehearsal VHS BH 6:00 PM-8:00 PM 16 Friday Bye Week (No FB Game) 17 Saturday UIL Marching Contest Springtown HS TBA 19 Monday Monday Night Rehearsal VHS BH 6:00 PM-8:00 PM 23 Friday Glen Rose FB Game Home 7:00 PM 24 Saturday Area Marching Contest TBA TBA 30 Friday Ferris FB Game (No school) Away 7:00 PM

November 6 Friday Godley FB Game (Senior Night) Home 7:30 PM 16-17 Mon-Tues Jazz Clinic/Concert Alvarado HS TBA 23-27 Mon-Fri Thanksgiving Break

December 5 Saturday All-Region Auditions Godley MS TBA 17 Thursday Christmas Concert VHS Gym 7:00 PM 18 Friday Teacher Inservice Day (No School) 21-31 Christmas Break

January 1 Friday Christmas Break 4-5 Mon-Tues Teacher Inservice/Work Day (No School) 6 Wednesday First day back from break 9 Saturday All-State Auditions Robinson HS TBA 15-16 Fri-Sat All-Region Clinic/Concert Kennedale HS TBA 18 Monday School Holiday (No school)

February

10-13 Wed-Fri TMEA Convention/All State San Antonio 12 Fri Teacher Inservice (No School) 15 Mon School Holiday (No School) 20 Saturday Solo and Ensemble Aledo TBA

March Mon-Fri 15-19 Spring Break (No School)

April 1 Thursday UIL Concert and SR Contest Glen Rose TBA 2 Friday District Holiday (No school)

May Band Banquet? TBA 20 Thursday Spring Concert VHS Gym 7:00 PM 26 Wednesday Last day of school Graduation? TBA 29/31 Saturday/Monday State Solo and Ensemble Austin area TBA

PARENT/STUDENT UIL MARCHING BAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORM

Updated 2018 No student may be required to attend a marching band related practice for more than eight hours outside the academic school day per calendar week (Sunday through Saturday). This provision applies to students in all components of the marching band. Exception: For schools that begin instruction prior to the fourth Monday in August the limit of eight hours of rehearsal outside of the academic school day per calendar week shall begin on the Tuesday immediately following Labor Day. Schools under this exception shall be limited to eight hours of rehearsal outside of the academic day per school week (12:01 AM on the first day of school of the calendar week through the end of the school day on the last day of instruction of the school week) until the Tuesday immediately following Labor Day. On performance days (football games, competitions and other public performances) bands may hold up to one additional hour of warm-up and practice beyond the scheduled warm-up time. Multiple performances on the same day do not allow for additional practice and/or warm-up time. Examples of Activities Subject to the UIL Marching Band Eight Hour Rule.

• Marching Band Rehearsal (Both Full Band and Components) • Any Marching Band Group Instructional Activity • Breaks • Announcements • Debriefing and Viewing Marching Band Videos • Passing Off Marching Band Music • Marching Band Sectionals (Both Director and Student Led) • Clinics for The Marching Band or Any of its Components

The Following Activities Are Not Included in the Eight Hour Time Allotment:

• Travel Time to and From Rehearsals and/or Performances • Rehearsal Set-Up Time • Pep Rallies, Parades and Other Public Performances • Instruction and Practice For Music Activities Other Than Marching Band And Its

Components NOTE: More information about Marching Band practice limitations can be found at: www.uiltexas.org/music/marching-band “We have read and understand the Eight-Hour Rule for Marching Band as stated above and agree to abide by these regulations.” Parent Signature____________________________________Date____________________ Student Signature____________________________________Date___________________

This form is to be kept on file by the local school district.

PREPARTICIPATION PHYSICAL EVALUATION -- MEDICAL HISTORY ����

This MEDICAL HISTORY FORM must be completed annually by parent (or guardian) and student in order for the student to participate in athletic activities. These questions are designed to determine if the student has developed any condition which would make it hazardous to participate in an athletic event. Student's Name: (print) Sex Age Date of Birth Address Phone Grade School Personal Physician Phone In case of emergency, contact: Name Relationship Phone (H) (W)

It is understood that even though protective equipment is worn by the athlete, whenever needed, the possibility of an accident still remains. Neither the University Interscholastic League nor the school assumes any responsibility in case an accident occurs.

If, in the judgment of any representative of the school, the above student should need immediate care and treatment as a result of any injury or sickness, I do hereby request, authorize, and consent to such care and treatment as may be given said student by any physician, athletic trainer, nurse or school representative. I do hereby agree to indemnify and save harmless the school and any school or hospital representative from any claim by any person on account of such care and treatment of said student. If, between this date and the beginning of athletic competition, any illness or injury should occur that may limit this student's participation, I agree to notify the school authorities of such illness or injury.

I hereby state that, to the best of my knowledge, my answers to the above questions are complete and correct. Failure to provide truthful responses could subject the student in question to penalties determined by the UIL Student Signature: Parent/Guardian Signature: Date:

Any Yes answer to questions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6 requires further medical evaluation which may include a physical examination. Written clearance from a physician, physician assistant, chiropractor, or nurse practitioner is required before any participation in UIL practices, games or matches. THIS FORM MUST BE ON FILE PRIOR TO PARTICIPATION IN ANY PRACTICE, SCRIMMAGE OR CONTEST BEFORE, DURING OR AFTER SCHOOL.

For School Use Only: This Medical History Form was reviewed by: Printed Name Date Signature

1. Have you had a medical illness or injury since your last checkYes !

No ! 13. Have you ever gotten unexpectedly short of breath with

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2. up or sports physical?Have you been hospitalized overnight in the past year? ! !

exercise?Do you have asthma? ! !

Have you ever had surgery? ! ! Do you have seasonal allergies that require medical treatment? ! ! 3. Have you ever had prior testing for the heart ordered by a

physician?! ! 14. Do you use any special protective or corrective equipment or

devices that aren't usually used for your sport or position (for! !

Have you ever passed out during or after exercise?Have you ever had chest pain during or after exercise?

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Do you get tired more quickly than your friends do duringexercise?

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Have you ever had racing of your heart or skipped heartbeats? ! ! joints?Have you had high blood pressure or high cholesterol? ! ! Have you had any other problems with pain or swelling in ! ! Have you ever been told you have a heart murmur? ! ! muscles, tendons, bones, or joints?Has any family member or relative died of heart problems or ofsudden unexpected death before age 50?

! ! If yes, check appropriate box and explain below:

Has any family member been diagnosed with enlarged heart, ! ! ! Head ! Elbow ! Hip (dilated cardiomyopathy), hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, long

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QT syndrome or other ion channelpathy (Brugada syndrome, ! Back ! Wrist ! Knee etc), Marfan's syndrome, or abnormal heart rhythm? ! Chest ! Hand ! Shin/Calf Have you had a severe viral infection (for example, ! ! ! Shoulder ! Finger ! Ankle myocarditis or mononucleosis) within the last month? ! Upper Arm ! Foot Has a physician ever denied or restricted your participation insports for any heart problems?

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Do you want to weigK more or less than you do�QRZ" ����Do you feel stressed out?

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Have you ever had a head injury or concussion? ! ! 18. Have you ever been diagnosed with or treated for sickle cell ! ! Have you ever been knocked out, become unconscious, or lost

your memory?! ! trait or VLFNOH�cell disease?�

Females�2QO\ If yes, how many times? __________When was your last concussion? __________

19. When was your first menstrual period? _____________

How severe was each one? (Explain below) Have you ever had a seizure? ! ! Do you have frequent or severe headaches? !

!! !Have you ever had numbness or tingling in your arms, hands,

legs or feet? ! !

When was your most recent menstrual period? _____________How much time do you usually have from the start of one period to the start ofanother? _____________How many periods have you had in the last year? _____________What was the longest time between periods in the last year? _____________

Have you ever had a stinger, burner, or pinched nerve? ! ! 5. Are you missing any paired organs? ! ! 6. Are you under a doctor’s care? ! ! 7. Are you currently taking any prescription or non-prescription

(over-the-counter) medication or pills or using an inhaler?! !

8. Do you have any allergies (for example, to pollen, medicine,food, or stinging insects)?

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9. Have you ever been dizzy during or after exercise? ! ! 10. Do you have any current skin problems (for example, itching,

rashes, acne, warts, fungus, or blisters)?! !

11. Have you ever become ill from exercising in the heat? ! ! 12. Have you had any problems with your eyes or vision? ! !

Explain “Yes” answers in the box below**. Circle questions you don’t know the answers to.

An individual answering in the affirmative to any question relating to a possible cardiovascular health

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IA\'enus Independent School District V.I.S.D Pre-Participation Packet

Student's Name (please print): ________________ School ID: ____ _ Last Name, First Name

Student's Date of Birth (00/00/0000): _____ _ Student's Gender:

Student's Grade for the 2019-2020 School Year:

Sports Student is Participating in This Year Including Band/Dance/Cheer: ________________ _

Insurance Information

do not have health insurance. I will provide cash payment for the deductible. ±IT: have personal/employer paid health insurance. (Please provide photo copy of insurance card) Insurance company name __________ Policy/ID# ________ HMO O PPOO Other 0 Venus ISD provides a supplemental policy for all students. This policy will not pay all the expenses of medical attention and is intended as a secondary policy to help with expenses not covered by the primary insurance. If my son/daughter suffers and injury during Venus ISD Athletics, It is my responsibility to get a daim form from the athletic trainer within 90 days. •• Venus ISD is NOT responsible for filing daims, nor will the district accept any responsibility for insurance payments. **

Medication Permit

By initialing below, I understand that: The Venus ISD athletic trainers, coaches, and team physician are hereby given consent to administer non-prescription medications to the

above designated student. Furthermore, consent is given to administer prescription medication to the above student when such medication i~ brought to school in the original prescription container and with a written request from the parent. I have read and informed my con/daughter of my decision. ___ The Venus ISD athletic trainers, coaches, and team physician are NOT given consent to administer non-prescription medications to the above designated student. Furthermore, consent is NOT given to administer prescription medication to the above student when such medication is brought to school in the original prescription container and with a written request from the parent. I have read and informed my con/daughter of my decision.

Medical Conditions/ Allergies

Please list any known medical conditions/allergies that your student may have:

Emergency Contact Information

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY, CONTACT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S} IN THIS ORDER: (Including yourself} 1. Name _______________ Relationship _________ Phone Number: ________ _

2. Name _______________ Relationshlp _________ Phone Number: ________ _

3. Name Relationship Phone Number: ________ _

Parent/Guardian Signature Parent/Guardian Print Date

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RULES Attention School Authorities: This fonn must be signed yearly by both the student and parent/guardian and be on file at your school before the student may participate in any practice session, scrimmage, or contest. A copy of the student's medical history and physical examination fonn signed by a physician or medical history fonn signed by a parent must also be on file at your school.

Student's Name ___________________ Date of Birth ______ _ Current School __________________ _

Parent or Guardian's Permit I hereby give my consent for the above student to compete in University Interscholastic League approved sports, and travel with the coach or other representative of the school on any trips. Furthennore, as a condition of participation and for the purpose of ensuring compliance with University Interscholastic League (UIL) rules, I consent to the disclosure of personally identifiable infonnation, including infonnation that may be subject to the Family &lucational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), regarding the above named student between and among the following: the high school or middle school where the student currently attends or has attended; any school the student transfers to; the relevant District Executive Committee and the UIL. I further understand that all information relevant to the student's UIL eligibility and compliance with other UIL rules may be discussed and considered in a public forum. I acknowledge that revocation of this consent must be in writing and delivered to the student's school and the UIL.

It is understood that even though protective equipment is worn by the athlete whenever needed, the possibility of an accident still remains. Neither the University Interscholastic League nor the high school assumes any responsibility in case an accident occurs.

I have read and understand the University Interscholastic League rules on the reverse side of this form and agree that my son/ daughter will abide by all of the University Interscholastic League rules. The undersigned agrees to be responsible for the safe return of all athletic equipment issued by the school to the above named student If, in the judgement of any representatives of the school, the above student needs immediate care and treatment as a result of any injury or sickness, I do hereby request, authorize, and consent to such care and treatment as may be given to said student by any physician, licensed athletic trainer, nurse, hospital, or school representative; and I do hereby agree to indemnify and save harmless the school and any school representative from any claim by any person whomsoever on account of such care and treatment of said student I have been provided the UIL Parent Information Manual regarding health and safety issues including concussions and my responsibilities as a parent/guardian. I understand that failure to provide accurate and truthful information on UIL forms could subject the student in question to penalties determined by the UIL.

The UIL Parent Information Manual is located at www.uiltexas.org/files/athletics/manuals/parent-information-manual.pdf.

Your signature below gives authorization that is necessary for the school district, its licensed athletic trainers, coaches, associated physicians andstudent insurance personnel to share information concerning medical diagnosis and treatment for your student

To the Parent: Check any activity in which this student is allowed to participate. 0 Baseball O Football O Softball 0 Basketball O Golf O Swimming & Diving & Field D Cross Country D Soccer 0Team Tennis 0Volleyball D Wrestling

Date ______ _ Signature of parent or guardian. ______________ _ Street address. ___________________ _ City__________ State ______ Zip _____ _ Home Phone ___________ Business Phone __________ _

Revised January 2016

GENERAL INFORMATION School coaches may not: • Transport, register, or instruct students in grades 7-12 from their attendance zone in non-school baseball basketball

football, soccer, softball, or volleyball camps (exception: See Section 1209 of the Constitution and Con~st Rules). ' • Give any instruction or schedule any practice for an individual or a team during the off-season except during the one

in school day athleticperiod in baseball, basketball, football, soccer, softball, or volleyball • Schools and school booster clubs may not provide funds, fees, or transportation for non-school activities.

GENERAL ELIGIBILITY RULES According to UIL standards, students could be eligible to represent their school in interscholastic activities if they:

are not 19 years of age or older on or before September 1 of the current scholastic year. (See Section 446 of the Constitution and Contest Rules for exception). have not graduated from high school. are enrolled by the sixth class day of the current school year or have been in attendance for fifteen calendar days immediately preceding a varsity contest. are full-time students in the participant high school they wish to represent. initially enrolled in the ninth grade not more than four years ago. are meeting academic standards required by state law. live with their parents inside the school district attendance zone their first year of attendance. (Parent residence applies to varsity athletic eligibility only.) When the parents do not reside inside the district attendance zone the student could be eligible if: the student has been in continuous attendance for at least one calendar year and has not enrolled at another school; no inducement is given to the student to attend the school (for example: students or their parents must pay their room and board when they do not live with a relative; students driving back into the district should pay their own transportation costs); and it is not a violation of local school or TEA policies for the student to continue attending the school. Students placed by the Texas Youth Commission are covered under Custodial Residence (see Section 442 of the Constitution and Contest Rules).

• have observed all provisions of the Awards Rule. • have not been recruited. (Does not apply to college recruiting as permitted by rule.) • have not violated any provision of the summer camp rule. Incoming 10-12 grade students shall not attend a baseball,

basketball, football, soccer, or volleyball camp in which a seventh through twelfth grade coach from their school district attendance zone, works with, instructs, transports or registers that student in the camp. Students who will be in grades 7, 8, and 9 may attend one baseball, one basketball, one football, one soccer, one softball, and one volleyball camp in which a coach from their school district attendance zone is employed, for no more than six consecutive days each summer in each type of sports camp. Baseball, Basketball, Football, Soccer,Softball, and Volleyball camps where school personnel work with their own students may be held in May, after the last day of school, June, July and August prior to the second Monday in August. If such camps are sponsored by school district personnel, they must be heldwithin the boundaries of the school district and the superintendent or his designee shall approve the schedule of fees.

• have observed all provisions of the Athletic Amateur Rule. Students may not accept money or other valuable consideration (tangible or intangible property or service including anything that is usable, wearable, salable or consumable) for participating in any athletic sport during any part of the year. Athletes shall not receive valuable consideration for allowing their names to be used for the promotion of any product, plan or service. Students who inadvertently violate the amateur rule by accepting valuable consideration may regain athletic eligibility by returning the valuable consideration. If individuals return the valuable consideration within 30 days after they are informed of the rule violation, they regain their athletic eligibility when they return it. If they fail to return it within 30 days, they remain ineligible for one year from when they acceptedit. During the period of time from when students receive valuable consideration until they return it, they are ineligible for varsity athletic competition in the sport in which the violation occurred. Minimum penalty for participating in a contest while ineligible is forfeiture of the contest.

• did not chan11:e schools for athletic nnmoses. I understand that failure to provide accurate and truthful information on UIL forms could subject the student in question to penalties determined by the UIL.

I have read the regulations cited above and agree to follow the rules.

Date Sionature of student Acknowledgement of Rules Form

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Venus Independent School District Student Consent and Parent Authorization 2019-2020

Participation in District Drug Testing Program

For all students, grades 7m - 12m who are involved in extracurricular activities. Please check the extracurricular activities your child in involved in below:

Athletics FCCLA

Band HOSA

Cheerleading Skills USA

Choir UIL Academics

Dance Team UIL Journalism

FBLA UIL Theatre

FFA

I, ______________ _J as parent or guardian of __________ _, hereby agree to the following for the duration of his/her involvement at Venus ISD.

I understand the school district policy regarding substance abuse. I understand that it is the practice of the district to conduct random and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing for the purpose of

carrying out this policy.

I understand that my child cannot be compelled to give a biological specimen. I understand that if he/she gives a sample, it will be tested for illegal drugs and/or alcohol. I understand that as a condition of my child's participation in grades 7 through 12 extracurricular activities, and in order to remain in good standing, my child must give a sample when requested by the district.

I understand that if my child fails to provide a sample or his/her sample reveals and unexplained presence of an illegal drug and/or alcohol, the district will implement the steps associated with the random drug testing policy, student handbook, and stud~rt code of conduct, as applicable.

I further understand that if I withdraw my approval, my child will become ineligible to participate in any of the activities that may be specified in the policy until authorization to test is restored. Further, I hereby release and hold harmless the Venus Independent School District, the Testing Company, their trustees, officers, employees, agents, and representatives from any and all liability, claims, damages, and costs that may arise as a result of any action as may be taken relative to a positive drug test.

Prescription drugs currently taking as prescribed:

.AV"enus Independent School District

Comments:

At this time, I Hereby agree to my child giving a biological specimen, including urine, for the purposes of drug and alcohol testing.

Parent/Guardian Signature Date

Print Name Evening Phone Number

As a student of Venus ISD extracurricular activities, I understand and agree that I may be randomly drug tested and that I agreed to give a biological sample. I understand if I fail to provide a sample or if there is unexplainable presence in my biological sample, I will become in eligible to participate in extracurricular activity until matters have been resolved .

Student Signature Date

Print Name

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