- Monday, August 27, 2018 – Sectionals Begin for Concert Band, Symphonic Band and Honor Band. Check schedule in the Charms calendar. Beginner band students do not have sectionals.
- Wednesday, August 29, 2018 – Private Lessons Begin. Sign up today if you haven’t already! Here’s more information and the link to sign up.
- NO SCHOOL on Monday, September 3, 2018 Have a great holiday!
- Thursday, September 6, DMS Open House 4:00 – 6:30 p.m. Band Tshirt/Blue Jeans.
- Monday, September 10, 2018, during class at the DMS Band Hall: fittings for uniforms. Must have purchased a uniform in Charms.
Checklist for Parents of Incoming Band Students
Parents of sixth graders and other incoming band students – have you taken care of the following items? If not, please sign in to Charms (instructions below) and take care of these today!
- Turn in Medical Form
- Turn in Handbook Acknowledgement Form
- Purchase Binder and T-shirt in Charms
- Update your contact info
Also be sure to sign up for private lessons!
How to Log In to Charms
Each student in the Dulles MS Viking Band has an account in Charms, our band management program. We use Charms for communication, calendars, finances, recording assignments, handouts, etc. Here’s how to get in!
It’s a bit tricky to get to the Parent/Student login page. You can bookmark this link, or use the handy link in the right column QUICK LINKS here.
https://www.charmsoffice.com/charms/parents.asp
(To get here, from the Charms homepage, you must hover over (don’t click on!) the LOGIN button and click on the Parents/Students/Members link that pops up below it.)
Enter “dullesmsband” into the login window:
Then, enter your student’s six-digit ID number as the password (skip the zero.) And you’re in!
Join Us at the August Boosters Meeting!
The first meeting of the year for Dulles Middle School Viking Band Boosters is Tuesday, August 21. We’ll meet at 5PM at the band hall and go over plans for an exciting year of band!
If you can’t make it but want to find out more about volunteering, send a quick note to our awesome Volunteer Co-Coordinators: Julie Conroy and Ellen Burton:
Welcome Band Students and Families
Our 2018 band welcome and cookout was a huge success! Returning seventh and eighth grade DMS Viking Band students and their families met new Director Mr. Odeh and Assistant Director Ms. Ye and enjoyed a meet-and-greet and shared a meal together.
Crowds of returning band student families gather for the welcome back.
A hot August eve, but there’s plenty of shade outside DMS.
Don’t forget dessert! Cakes to welcome Mr. Odeh and Ms. Ye.
The only thing sweeter than the cake are DMS Band volunteers!
