Playoff Game #1 vs Alief Elsik – NEW INFORMATION REGARDING MEALS AND COLD WEATHER

Please make sure that you read the “Notes” section below as it has been updated to include information about the expected cold weather.

PLAYOFF GAMES WERE NOT INCLUDED IN THE MEAL PLAN PURCHASED AT THE BEGINNING OF THE YEAR.  STUDENTS NEED TO BRING $10 CASH TO PAY FOR THEIR MEAL AND 3RD QUARTER SNACK.  STUDENTS WHO DO NOT BRING CASH WILL HAVE THIS EXPENSE ADDED TO THEIR CHARMS ACCOUNT.

Schedule/Location:

Friday, November 14th
3:00 Rehearsal
4:00 Dinner/Load Truck
5:00 Depart CSHS
6:00 Arrive at Kenneth Hall Stadium
7:00 Kickoff
10:00 Depart Kenneth Hall Stadium
10:30 Arrive at CSHS
Kenneth Hall Stadium – Fort Bend ISD

Notes:

• If it is cold, students may wear either a Clear Springs letter jacket or an all black or royal blue jacket (no big logos or other colors) over their uniform.  Small brand labels such as North Face are fine.
• Students may also wear Under Armour type compression clothing for cold weather under their uniform and black sweat-wicking band tshirt. (can be another brand)
• Must be compression fit as anything lose will not fit correctly under the uniform.  They will still need to wear shorts over the compression clothing.
• CANNOT be a turtle neck as it would be visible.
• Knit caps and ear muffs may be worn provided they are black or royal blue.  Small logos such as North Face or the brand of the item are fine.  Camouflage, Longhorn, and A&M logos are not allowed even if the hat is black.
• Reminder that jeans are NOT permitted under the uniform.  Students will be required to go to the restroom to take them off.
• We will be wearing full uniforms with black gloves.  Thicker gloves may be worn by brass players provided they can still play their instruments correctly.  Hand warmers are allowed.  Please click here to read the Game Day Checklist (Full Uniform) and make sure you have everything that you need.
• Students are not permitted to bring blankets on the bus (students may bring a jacket or sweatshirt to wear if they get cold in the air conditioning).  Blankets are only allowed in the stands for students to sit on.  They may not be used to cover up.

Departure Preparation:

• All instruments except Flutes and Clarinets go on the truck.  Trombones last on, first off.
• Do NOT load flip folder on truck. This is checked during uniform inspection.
• Load truck BEFORE eating dinner
• Change into full uniform AFTER eating dinner.  Gauntlets and gloves should be worn.  Shakos should be in the hat box with the hat box open for inspection.
• We will have uniform inspection in the band hall before departure.  Don’t get lazy and think you have everything because you have already been to several games.
• Students will be lined up in rows by grade level.  Seniors by parking lot wall, then juniors, sophomores, and freshmen by hallway wall.  Please click here and read the Game Day Checklist (Full Uniform) to make sure you have everything.  Students missing items will either be required to purchase a new item or will be sent home.  Make sure you have a garment bag to transport your uniform in on the bus.

Game Procedures:

• Please read the section in the Charger Band Handbook regarding expectations at football games.
• Remember that parents, friends, relatives, etc. are not allowed to bring food or drink to a band student at any time before, during or after the game. Any violation of this may result in the student being excluded from the marching band for the remainder of the year. We will be providing an apple or a banana after halftime. Anyone with a medical condition requiring an alternate dietary need should have already contacted Mr. Williams.
• Students must ask a chaperone for permission to go to the restroom.  A chaperone will accompany them to and from the restroom.

Game Behavior Expectations:

• Students are expected to treat the chaperones and other parent volunteers with the utmost respect and appreciation. Anyone who does not adhere to this will face disciplinary action.
• While it is our intent to have a good time and enjoy the atmosphere that comes with Texas high school football, we are there to do a job. Remember our purpose is to support the football team and represent the school and community with dignity and class as well as act as the premier spirit organization on campus.  We also have a job to do at halftime entertaining the crowd and providing excellent support for the drill team during their performance. We are very confident we will succeed. With this in mind, please refrain from visiting with your child or bringing family members up to the band to see them. This goes for younger siblings of the band members as well

Post-Game Procedures:

• We will send a text message as soon as we leave the stadium letting those know who aren’t at the game what time to pick their child up from CSHS.  Please plan to be there no later than five minutes before our texted arrival time. Do not park in drive lanes or against the curb.  If you see someone parking in these areas, please ask them politely to move as they will be in the way and delay the buses and truck from being unloaded.  The band parking lot will have plenty of free parking spaces.  
• When we arrive at school each student is responsible for getting his or her instrument off of the truck and back into their assigned locker (or for pit, the pit room). Students who leave instruments on the truck will face disciplinary action the following week.
• Once your instrument and uniform are put away, you are free to leave. Remember to take your belongings with you.  This includes your water jug, shako, gloves, shoes, garment bag, tote bag, undergarments and instrument.