Jesus D. Rios
Dear Parents
I hope everyone has had a restful summer. The Ricardo Middle School bands are hard at work preparing for our pep rally's and football games. Please see the "Dates to Remember" page for that information. This year, we will not be traveling to the out of town games with the football teams. Logistical could not be worked out and a decision was made to discontinue that practice. I have sent a letter home with information on needed equipment for the 7th/8th graders. A copy is posted below. Permission slips need to be signed and return ASAP. Please read and contact me if you have any questions.
The 5th grade students need to have a working recorder for music class. They can be bought at the local music store for a small cost. I will provide them with a book to use in class.
The 6th graders need to purchase their music book, "Essential Elements 2000" as soon as possible if they have not done so already. These books can be purchased at Goetsch music in Kingsville or South Texas Music Mart in Corpus Christi. If you can not get around to it, send me $10.00 cash and I will go and get it for your child.
Jesus D. Rios
Band Director
361-720-0749
Ricardo Middle School
138 West County Road 2160, Kingsville, Texas 78363
Phone: 361-592-6465
Fax: 361-593-0707
Dr. Cynthia Flores
Principal
Aug. 26, 2011
Dear Parents,
The
Ricardo Band is preparing for its first pep rally of the year on Sept. 8th
against Riviera. This year, we will only be playing at the home football games.
They will be played here in Ricardo and everyone is invited to attend.
As we prepare for the games, we need to have the proper equipment for the
game. The student is required to purchase a football music book titled
“Championship Sports Pack”. The
cost is $5.00 and I ordered them from San Antonio.
The price of the Band T-Shirts will be $14.00. Have your son/daughter
bring the $5.00 for the book and $14.00 for the T-Shirt to me in the Band Hall
so that I can get them ordered soon. The students also need a music lyre and
flip folder to hold their music while they play.
The music flip folder is optional for most students except for flute
players. Percussion, Tuba and
Baritone players do not need a lyre but would benefit from having the flip
folder. The music lyres and flip folders may be purchased at either Goetsch
Music in Kingsville or South Texas Music Mart in Corpus Christi.
It is recommended to take the instrument with you at time of purchase to
make sure the lyres fit that particular model of instrument. Below is an approximate price list for those items.
Please ask your son/daughter as too what equipment they need or feel free
to call me at 592-3713(office) or 720-0749(cell) so that I may be of any help.
On the following page is a copy of the letter with the football schedule
and times to meet. The Permission slip for band has been given to the students and needs to be signed and
returned to me. A.S.A.P.
Jesus
D. Rios
Band
Director
Instrument
Approximate Price
Flute
lyre/flip folder combo
$15-18
Clarinet
lyre
$9.00
Bass
Clarinet lyre
$9.00
Alto/
Bari Sax lyre
$8-9
Trumpet
lyre/flip folder combo
$14-16
Trumpet
lyre
$9.00
Trombone
lyre/flip folder combo
$14-16
Trombone
lyre
$10.00
Baritone/
Tuba lyre
$10.00
Optional
flip folder
$9.00-11
Extra
sheets for flip folder
.60-$1.00
*****Books, lyres and
flip folders purchased last year are still good.
Learning For ALL - Whatever It Takes
Parents,
Here is a schedule of
football games for this year. We
will keep you informed if any changes take place.
Signing the attached permission slip will give your child permission
to go to all of the out-of-town games and contests. **The Price of the Band
T-Shirt is $14.00. Please
send the money with your child as soon as possible so that we may order the
shirts. Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Ricardo Yellowjackets 2011 Football Schedule
Thursday, September 8
Game King
Ranch
Here
Begins:
4:30p.m.
Pick-up:
6:15p.m.
Thursday, September 15
Pep Rally/CCISD
Begins:
2:40p.m.
Ends:
3:25p.m.
Thursday, September 22
Pep Rally/Ben Bolt
Begins:
2:40p.m.
End:
3:25p.m.
Thursday, September 29
Pep Rally/Falfurrias
Begins:
2:40p.m.
Ends:
3:25p.m.
Thursday, October 6
Taft
Here
Begins
5:00p.m.
Ends:
8:00p.m.
Thursday, October 13
Pep Rally/Odem
Begins:
2:40p.m.
Ends:
3:25p.m.
Thursda1y, October 20
San Diego
Here
Begins:
3:00p.m.
Ends:
8:00p.m.
Thursday, October 27
Bishop
Here
Begins:
5:00p.m.
Ends:
8:00p.m.
Thursday, November 3
Falffurrias
Here
Begins:
5:00p.m.
Ends:
8:00p.m.
All of the games start at
5:00p.m.
Students need to wear
their Band T-shirt, blue jeans and tennis shoes.
The shirt must be tucked in!!!!!
Students must have their
instrument, music, lyre and all necessary supplies.
Do not be late!!
Be there 15 minutes before each home game!!
All performances are for a grade!!!!
Musically yours,
Jesus D. Rios
Band Director, Ricardo
ISD
Learning For ALL - Whatever It Takes