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DIRECTOR EMAIL LETTER REGARDING PLSD COVID-19 CLOSURE:
Thursday, March 12, 2020
Dear Panther Band Families,
IMPORTANT – PLEASE READ ALL DETAILS IN THIS MESSAGE
In this PHSN Band Email:
- PLSD Closure Due to Covid-19
- Instruction to Move Online (Including Band) – What Your Student Needs
- Private Lesson Info During Closure
- OMEA Adjudicated Events Cancellation
- Trip Announcement 2020-2021 – Details
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Details:
PLSD Closure Due to Covid-19
As you have probably learned from district communications at this time, PLSD will be closing per the directive by Gov. Mike DeWine beginning Monday, March 16, 2020 for three weeks. Students are still to report to school on Friday, March 13, 2020 at this time. Learn more here: https://www.pickerington.k12.oh.us/news/pickerington-schools-planning-closure-beginning-monday-march-16/
Instruction to Move Online (Including Band) – What Your Student Needs
Instruction through this prolonged break is to continue online routinely (including Band) per the district plan. Band students will be enrolling in a Google Classroom for Band classes. From this interface, instruction will be delivered. As Band does not typically function in a remote learning environment, instruction is still being designed by the directors. It could include playing/recording assignments, listening assignments, reflections, check-ins with a director, etc. In order to prepare for this at-home and remote instruction, students need:
1. To take their instruments and music HOME.
(We are working on all necessary accommodations to get students who use school owned instruments an instrument at home to use.)
2. Their Chromebook or district electronic internet access device to record/submit work.
Please make arrangements to help your student facilitate the transport of instruments as necessary.
Private Lesson Info During Closure
Private lessons will not be available on PLSD property during the closure. Please check with your private lesson teacher to arrange alternatives.
OMEA Adjudicated Events Cancellation
Today, we were made aware that OMEA has cancelled all further adjudicated events for the remainder of the school year. While this is unfortunate news, we certainly know that many fulfilling and enriching musical experiences and performances await us when we return to school, and look forward to continuing to make great music and grow musically and personally. We are seeking out wonderful opportunities for our ensembles to have an exciting conclusion to our school year!
Trip Announcement 2020-2021 – Details
The PHSN Band will be traveling next school year (2020-2021), and our trip was recently approved by PLSD. Although it may seem odd to speak of a trip with the current travel restrictions, this trip is an exciting opportunity for our students and continues the tradition of exceptional travel and performance experiences for members of the PHSN Band. While we typically announce a trip at an in-person meeting, the district closure and recommendation to reduce large gatherings for the time being means we will be announcing our trip to band families through an online virtual reveal in the COMING WEEK! Please watch your email and band social media accounts for this announcement. We want to emphasize in the current climate, that we have contracted with a tour company for this trip that offers protection plans regarding the trip. More details will be provided when the trip is announced. We are confident this trip will be an outstanding and exciting experience for our students, and look forward to sharing more information with you next week!
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Thanks for your patience and flexibility during this unique time. Please stay well, and Go Panthers!
Sincerely,
Gregory Benson
Director of Bands
Pickerington High School North
greg_benson@plsd.us
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Order a new polo by January 15th, and it will be delivered on January 24th in time for Solo & Ensemble!
Visit https://logoimages.us/phsn-mb/ to place your order!
Performance Event Itinerary and Information:
None at this time.
Band Camp Info Packet for 2019 PHSN Marching Band:
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