SCHEDULE AND EVENTS FOR WEEK ENDING FEBRUARY 2

BAND
Dear Ryan Band Member:

You guys did a great job Thursday! The Band sounded great at all three concerts! Some of us could have been better audience members, but overall it was a great day of performing.

We have another concert on March 4 - for the Music in our Schools Festival. This one will focus on chamber music, so start thinking about what you'd like to show off to your fellow musicians. We will also play one or two songs as a full band.

This Week's Schedule

Tuesday, January 30 

• Late Lessons - 2:30

Wednesday, January 31

• Clarinet 1 - 8:20
• Clarinet 2 - 9:08
• Trumpet - 9:56
• Make-up Lessons - 12:00
• Woodwinds - 1:37
• Full Band & Late Lessons - 2:30
• Late Percussion - 3:30

Thursday, February 1

• Saxophone 2 - 8:20
• Low Brass - 9:56
• Make-up Lessons - 12:00
• Percussion - 12:49
• Saxophone 1 - 1:37
• Full Band - 2:30

What a fabulous concert! You guys did great! Special shout out to Matthew and Oscar for your incredible solos!

This Week's Schedule - Tuesday, January 30

• Trumpet/Saxophone - 8:20
• Low Brass - 9:08
• Percussion - 9:56
• Make-up Lessons - 11:15
• Flute - 12:49
• Clarinet - 1:37
• Full Band - 2:30
• Late Lessons - 3:30

Thanks

Mr. O

PAC

Dear Ryan School Families, A big thank you to all the students that turned in Box Tops this fall/early winter. They have filled the container so they will have a Special School-Wide Movie Day and wear your slippers to school on Friday, February 16th- Thank You!! Keep saving them for our next contest coming soon!!

We are still waiting for a few Ryan School Sweatshirts from our apparel sale. They are in and will be sent home on Monday in backpacks!!

PAC IMPORTANT DATES

Thursday, February 1st- Basketball Game Tickets Due

Wednesday, February 7th- Dine-Out Night Gift Orders Due

Friday, February 9th- Riverhawks Hockey Game Tickets Due

Thursday, February 15th- 4th Annual Ryan School Teacher vs Student Basketball Game, 5:30pm, Ryan School Gym

Friday, February 16th- Half Day

Monday, February 19th- Friday, February 23rd- No School, February Recess

Saturday, February 24th- UMASS Lowell Riverhawk's Game, 7pm, Tsongas Center

4TH ANNUAL RYAN SCHOOL TEACHER vs STUDENT BASKETBALL GAME- ORDER YOUR TICKETS TO AVOID WAITING IN A LONG LINE

The fourth annual Teacher/Student Basketball Game will take place on Thursday, February 15th at 5:30pm in the Ryan School Gym. With the money earned the PAC will be beautifying the courtyard at the school. Single admission is $5 and family admission is $10 (this is not a drop-off event- students need to have supervision). We will also be having a 50/50 Raffle, Raffle (with many prizes: Gift Cards from Kyoto, Pushcart, Perfectos, Al Fresca, Prime Cut Hair Salon, Garage Girl Fitness, TGBL Registration for 2018-2019, Movie Tickets/ Candy Basket) and Teacher Challenges Raffle!. Waters and Snacks will be available for sale. I am attaching the notice to purchase tickets which is due by Thursday, February 1st.  

DINE-OUT NIGHT GIFT CARDS

Instead of doing dine-out nights for the months of February and March we are selling gift cards that you can use at your convenience and the PAC still makes a profit to support the Ryan School. We are selling $25 (you pay $20) Harrow's Chicken Pie Gift Cards and $20 (you pay that amount) Wicked Cheesy Gift Cards. Please send orders in by Wednesday, February 7thwith either cash or checks made payable to the Ryan School PAC (send in an envelope marked "Office- Gift Cards") and orders will be sent home in backpacks on Monday, February 12th. I am attaching the order sheet.

RIVERHAWK HOCKEY GAME

The Heath Brook-Trahan-Ryan-Wynn School PAC would like to have you join us for a night of hockey. UMass Lowell River Hawks vs. Merrimack on Saturday, February, 24th at 7:00pm at the Tsongas Center 9300 Martin Luther King Way). Tickets are $7 each (we are purchasing a block of tickets and selling them for the same price). We have a limited number of tickets therefore, orders will be filled on a first come- first serve basis. Please return the from below (also available in the main office) to the main office in an envelope marked "UMass Hockey Game". Any questions email Jenn Griffin at jenngrif3@gmail.com. Deadline: Friday, February 9th.

SCHEDULE AND EVENTS FOR WEEK ENDING JANUARY 19

BAND

Dear Wind Ensemble Member:

We've made some pretty good progress over the past two weeks. Good thing, since our concert is 11 days away! 

Please take some time this weekend to:

• focus on any parts your having trouble with.
• play through our songs with a metronome to see if you can keep a steady tempo. There are many free metronomes online, or on apps. Here's one.

Concert Info

• Our daytime and evening concerts are all next Thursday, January 25. 
• The evening concert is at the Wynn, with a 6:30 Call time. 
• Concert dress for the evening concert is Black and White - black pants/long skirt, shoes, and socks; white top (preferably a shirt with a collar or a blouse). If black and white is not an option, "Sunday best" is an acceptable alternative.
• Casual dress for the morning concert is fine, but please look neat - no ripped or inappropriate clothes.
• (If January 25 is a snow day, the evening concert will be Monday, January 29.)

Chamber Groups

• This Thursday is the last day to audition for chamber groups. Remember that our next concert - on March 4 - will focus on chamber groups, so if you're not ready for this concert, there's always the next one.

This Week's Schedule - Tuesday, January 16

• Percussion - 8:20
• Flute - 9:08
• Clarinet - 9:56
• Make-Up Lessons - 11:15
• Trumpet/Saxophone - 12:49
• Low Brass - 1:37
• Full Band - 2:30
• Late Lessons - 3:30

“Yes, if you want to say that I was a drum major, say that I was a drum major for justice, say that I was a drum major for peace, I was a drum major for righteousness, and all the other shallow things will not matter.” 

-- Martin Luther King, Jr.

Thanks

Mr. O

PAC

Dear Ryan School Families, A big thank you to all the students that donated Coats to the Coats for Kids Drive. We donated 80 coats from the Ryan School! I am also attaching the treasurer report from our last meeting (Thank you Lynette Montejo!).

We are still waiting for a few Ryan School Sweatshirts from our apparel sale. They will be here by the end of January. If you have any questions/concerns please email Carolyn at: ryanschoolpac@gmail.com.

PAC IMPORTANT DATES

Monday, January 15th- No School, Martin Luther King Day

Tuesday, January 16th- Box Tops Contest Ends (They are almost there to having a Special Movie Day for Entire School!!)

Monday, January 22nd- Jon Ryan's Pubs Dine-Out, 5-9pm

Thursday, January 25th- Half Day

Thursday, February 1st- Basketball Game Tickets Due

Friday, February 9th- Riverhawks  Hockey Game Tickets Due

Thursday, February 15th- 4th Annual Ryan School Teacher vs Student Basketball Game, 5:30pm, Ryan School Gym

Saturday, February 24th- UMASS Lowell Riverhawk's Game, 7pm, Tsongas Center

BOXTOPS CONTEST: FILL CONTAINER- TUESDAY LAST DAY- SO CLOSE BUT NEED A FEW MORE FOR PRIZE!!

HOW IT WORKS:

1.   Collect Box Tops

2.   Parents/ Guardians- Send To School With Below Slip (Can Send Many Times and You Can Also Send Without Slip Below!!)

3.   Students- Bring To Office And Put In Bin Marked Box Tops

4.   PAC Will Transfer to Containers In Cafeteria

5.   Fill Container by January 16^th- Special School-Wide Movie Day and wear your slippers at school- Friday, February 16th!!

Questions?? Email: ryanschoolpac@gmail.com         

JON RYAN'S PUB DINE-OUT           

On Monday, January 22nd from 5-9pm Eat Out 2 Help Out at Jon Ryan's Pubs. The Ryan School PAC will receive 15% of food and non-alcoholic sales (excluding tax and gratuity) from the supporters dining at the restaurants. Supporters must present the flyer (attached) for the Ryan School PAC to receive credit for the sale. Jon Ryan's Pub is located at 1795 Main Street in Tewksbury.                                                                 

4TH ANNUAL RYAN SCHOOL TEACHER vs STUDENT BASKETBALL GAME

The fourth annual Teacher/Student Basketball Game will take place on Thursday, February 15th at 5:30pm in the Ryan School Gym. With the money earned the PAC will be beautifying the courtyard at the school. Single admission is $5 and family admission is $10 (this is not a drop-off event- students need to have supervision). We will also be having a 50/50 Raffle, Raffle (with many prizes: Gift Cards from Kyoto, Pushcart, Perfectos, Al Fresca, Prime Cut Hair Salon, Garage Girl Fitness, TGBL Registration for 2018-2019, Movie Tickets/ Candy Basket) and Teacher Challenges Raffle!. Waters and Snacks will be available for sale. I am attaching the notice to purchase tickets which is due by Thursday, February 1st.  https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?ui=2&ik=95080a7809&view=att&th=160fb485830156b0&attid=0.4&disp=inline&realattid=f_jcb2x8af3&safe=1&zw

SCHEDULE AND EVENTS FOR WEEK ENDING JANUARY 12

Ryan School Teacher vs Student

Basketball Game!

  

Fundraiser for the Ryan School!

When: Thursday, February 15th    Time: 5:30 PM
BAND 



Dear Frozen Ryan Band Member:

This is like the beginning of the school year. Two days of school, followed by a four-day weekend. 

But we're back into the swing of things this week. Good thing too, since our concert is coming up very soon.

Chamber Groups

I am now hearing chamber group auditions. Please let me know if you are planning to audition.

This Week's Schedule

Tuesday, January 9

• Late Lessons - 2:30

Wednesday, January 10

• Woodwinds - 9:08
• Clarinet 1 - 9:56
• Make-Up Lessons - 12:00
• Clarinet 2 - 12:49
• Trumpet - 1:37
• Full Band & Late Lessons - 2:30
• Late Percussion - 3:30

Thursday, January 11

• Percussion - 8:20
• Saxophone 1 - 9:08
• Saxophone 2 - 9:56
• Make-Up Lessons - 12:00
• Saxophone - 1:37
• Full Band - 2:30

Dear Frozen Wind Ensemble Member:

I'd like to play through everything at this week's rehearsal. So take some time this weekend to practice everything.

Chamber Groups

I am hearing chamber group auditions. Please let me know if you are planning to audition.

This Week's Schedule - Tuesday, January 9

• Flute - 8:20
• Clarinet - 9:08
• Trumpet/Saxophone - 9:56
• Make-Up Lessons - 11:15
• Low Brass - 12:49
• Percussion - 1:37
• Full Band - 2:30
• Late Lessons - 3:30

Thanks

Mr. O

PAC

Dear Ryan School Families, I hope that everyone is staying warm this weekend!!

PAC IMPORTANT DATES

Monday, January 8th- Coats for Kids Coat Drive Ends

Wednesday, January 10th- PAC Meeting, 6:30pm, Ryan School Library

Monday, January 15th- No School, Martin Luther King Day

Tuesday, January 16th- Box Tops Contest Ends (They are almost there to having a Special Movie Day for Entire School!!)

Thursday, January 25th- Half Day

COATS FOR KIDS COAT DRIVE- ENDS MONDAY                                                                                                                     

The coat collection this year will run until this Monday, January 8th. The bin is located in the Ryan School Lobby. All sizes of gently used coats are welcome (adult, child, baby). No rips, missing buttons, broken zippers, or permanent stains. Anton's will clean your coat and then distribute it through human service providers.     

RYAN SCHOOL PAC MEETING

The next PAC meeting will be this Wednesday, January 10th at 6:30pm in the Ryan School Library. We hope to see you there!! I am attaching the agenda.                                                                             

BOXTOPS CONTEST: FILL CONTAINER- SPECIAL MOVIE DAY FOR THE ENTIRE SCHOOL!!

HOW IT WORKS:

1.   Collect Box Tops

2.   Parents/ Guardians- Send To School With Below Slip (Can Send Many Times and You Can Also Send Without Slip Below!!)

3.   Students- Bring To Office And Put In Bin Marked Box Tops

4.   PAC Will Transfer to Containers In Cafeteria

5.   Fill Container by January 16^th- Special School-Wide Movie Day!!

Questions?? Email: ryanschoolpac@gmail.com        

SCHEDULE AND EVENTS FOR WEEK ENDING JANUARY 5

BAND

Welcome to 2018! How are you liking it so far?

Thanks again to everyone for continuing to work hard at our last rehearsal, even though I couldn't be there. 

We'll need to get right back into the swing of things tomorrow, as our concert is just over three weeks away.

New Schedule

I have attached the new schedule. If you can't print it out, I'm happy to print out a copy for you tomorrow. (Yes, tomorrow. I know - I could use a few more days of vacation too.)

Concerts - January 25

Both our daytime and nighttime concerts will be on Thursday, January 25. That is a half day, and you will spend most of the morning performing, then go home early. Then report to the Wynn that night (6:30 call time, 7:00 concert).

(BTW, the snow date for the evening concert is Monday, January 29.)

This Week's Schedule - Tuesday, January 2

• Clarinet - 8:20
• Trumpet/Saxophone - 9:08
• Low Brass - 9:56
• Make-Up Lessons - 11:15
• Percussion - 12:49
• Flute - 1:37
• Full Band - 2:30
• Late Lessons - 3:30

New Schedule

I handed out a new schedule the week before vacation. Unfortunately, I forgot to email myself the final version of it, so I can't send it to you now. I will send it separately tomorrow. (Or feel free to come to the Band Room for a copy of it.)

The big important dates on the calendar are:

Dress Rehearsal and Concerts - January 24 and 25

On Wednesday, January 24, we will have a Full Band rehearsal from 1:00-2:20. This is my one chance to hear the entire Band together before the concert, so it is important to be there.

On Thursday, January 25, we will have 3 concerts:

• In the morning, we will perform twice - once for the 5th grade and once for the 6th grade. (That day is a half day, so you'll spend most of it on stage.)
• At 6:30 PM, you'll report to the Wynn Middle School Auditorium for a 7:00 concert.

Dress Code for the Concert - Black and White

For our evening concert, Band members wear "Black and White", which means:

• Black pants or long skirt (3/4 or full length)
• Black socks and shoes
• White shirt with a collar or white blouse 

If you are unable to get this outfit, "Sunday best" is acceptable. 

This Week's Schedule

Tuesday, January 2

• Late Lessons - 2:30

Wednesday, January 3

• Woodwinds (Flute/Clarinet 3) - 8:20
• Clarinet 1 - 9:08
• Clarinet 2 - 9:56
• Make-Up Lessons - 12:00
• Trumpet - 12:49
• Full Band and Late Lessons - 2:30
• Late Percussion - 3:30

Thursday, January 4

• Saxophone 1 - 8:20
• Saxophone 2 - 9:08
• Make-Up Lessons - 12:00
• Low Brass - 12:49
• Percussion - 1:37
• Full Band - 2:30

Happy New Year,

Mr. O