Pony Band 2025 Newsletter
June 16, 2025
Week 28
March 9-13
Practice Records
Due Monday, March 9
Practice Records will be collected this MONDAY, March 9
Grades
Gradebook Closes Thursday - Be Eligible!
Grades are due this Friday, March 13. This grade check affects students' ability to attend our Beginner Festival on May 1. Be sure you're eligible to participate by passing all classes as of the end of this week!
Pony Band House Cup
Current Standings
Hufflepuff: 2425
Gryffindor: 2360
Slytherin: 2180
Ravenclaw: 1555
1st Place: Gabby - Trombone
2nd Place: Penelope - Flute
3rd Place: Derrick - Saxophone
Houses
Below, you can find what house you or your child is in! We are unable to post their points to public view, but if you're curious about your own student, you can reach out and we will let you know!
Mulch Fundraiser
Please consider ordering mulch from our GCISD Band Booster Club to support all 6 GCISD Bands! GCISD cut $60,000 from the band programs this year, and this fundraiser is to help raise that money back.
Mulch Details:
- Fundraiser Link - bit.ly/GCISDBandMulch
- $7 per bag
- 5-bag minimum order
- $10 delivery fee
- Bag size: 2 cubic feet
- Available colors: Red, Black, Native Hardwood
- Order Window: January 26 – February 27
- Delivery Date: Saturday, April 11
- Delivery available to zip codes 76051 and 76034
- Pick-Up Option: Grapevine High School, Saturday, April 11, 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
Dates
Mar. 11 - Ms. Wine Clinic
Mar. 13 - No School
Mar. 16 - Mr. Drake's 38th Birthday!
Mar. 16 - 17 - Spring Break
Apr. 3 - No School
Apr. 9 - Mrs. Wine Clinic During Class
Apr. 20-24 - Private Teacher Appreciation Week
Apr. 25 - Mr. Lott's 38th Birthday!
Apr. 30 - 3:45 - 5:00 PM - Beginner Rehearsal - REQUIRED for ALL students
May 1 - Beginner (Pony) Band SunFest Festival at The Colony High School (During School)
May 5 - Spring Concert
May 9 - Solo Contest
May 11 - CURRENT 6th & 7th Graders end of year auditions begin.
May 21 - Last day of school!
