Weekly Cadence

Here is everything you need to know about the Franklin Central Bands program right now.

The easiest way to keep up with schedules is to sync the band calendar to your phone! Add this url https://fcbands.boosterhub.com/ical-stream to your google or outlook calendar.

*If you are experiencing issues with your calendar synching, we recommend to un-sync and re-sync your calendar every once in a while to make sure your calendar is up-to-date.

A special thank you to the junior high parents that helped to serve this large group of students pizza. You were such a great help!

Spirit Wear Orders for Electric Mayhem and Static Havoc will arrive in January. Communication will go out as soon as a pick up date is scheduled.

Static Havoc and Electric Mayhem calendars are up through December. Go to fcchoirs.org, and there are instructions for how to sync the calendar.

Thank you & Congrats to the guard class for having a great first year of performing in SOS!

Guard Snack Bags!

We will need your help filling our snack bags to treat our guard member's bellies at comps this season. Please sign up through the link below. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508054EADAA2BA0FC1-54003654-reg

Open Guard Meals for Jan 1st, 2nd, and 3rd.

The open guard will have 3 long days of practice towards the end of break. They will need to bring their own lunch but we will provide dinner. Please use the link below to sign up to help with serving or bringing food. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508054EADAA2BA0FC1-53961835-1stpractice

Tickets for WGI world championships are now on sale! https://am.ticketmaster.com/wgi/

Feed the Team Dinner Donation Sig-Up

Please click the following link to sign-up to donate food and/or volunteer to feed all our hard-working kids during their 9am to 9pm rehearsals. Our first two are happening during Christmas Break on Jan. 3rd and 4th. FCPS Dinner Donation Sign-Up

*Schedule Changes*

There have been a few schedule/calendar adjustments for some upcoming rehearsal days. The band calendar reflects these changes as of 12/9/24.

• Friday 12/20 rehearsal is now 4pm to 7pm
• Saturday 12/21 rehearsal is now 9am to 5pm
• Lunch is at 12pm, please bring lunch or one can be dropped off.
• Students are not allowed to leave the school during lunch break.
• Christmas party will be the last hour of rehearsal
• Friday 1/3 rehearsal is now 9am to 9pm
• Lunch at 12pm, please bring lunch or one can be dropped off.
• Students are not allowed to leave the school during lunch break.
• Dinner will be provided at 5pm by the Food Committee – Please click here to sign up for food donations: Dinner Sign-Up

FCPS Christmas Party will happen the last hour of rehearsal on Sat. 12/21. Anyone who would like to participate in the white elephant gift exchange should bring a wrapped silly gift ($10 limit) with them. Christmas snacks will be provided by the Spirit Committee.

Tickets for WGI world championships are now on sale! https://am.ticketmaster.com/wgi/

You are highly encouraged to buy your finals tickets sooner rather than later!

New BoosterHub Invoice feature: most new invoices will give the option of partial payments.

Payments made easy: BoosterHub will automatically email an invoice to you. Please use the payment link in that invoice to make your monthly payments or partial payments. You can also apply credits using the same link. Although you still can, there is no need to make a payment through our website so long as you use the invoice link.

You can also mail a check payable to FCBB to the following address:
FCBB
PO Box 39029
Indianapolis, IN 46239

Facing financial difficulties? We understand. If you're unable to settle your account by the deadline, please reach out to our treasurer at treasurer@fcbands.org to discuss a payment plan.

Questions and concerns should be directed to our FCBB treasurer, George Hewitt, at treasurer@fcbands.org.

*Please note, Chrome is the preferred browser when interacting with BoosterHub and payments.

Disney Spirit Wear is in! Orders will be distributed after the parent meeting on Thursday evening. Any orders not picked up then will be distributed to students after the parade practice on January 2.

The final round of Booster Credits were sent to Music Travel earlier this week. You are fully responsible for any remaining balance. If you’ve overpaid, that portion will be returned to us within a few weeks. There has already been three accounts where credits have been returned.

Give the gift of a movie night!

Here's the best part: You can check a gift off of your list AND support our FC Bands program at the same time. When you purchase a ticket package through the Regal Fundraiser, 25% of your purchase will be donated directly to our band!

It's a fun way to give back while enjoying some of the season's biggest blockbusters. Get your tickets today and make your movie night count!

Get your Regal Movie Ticket Bundles to support Franklin Central Band Boosters for $30.00 per order!

Bundle Includes: 2 Standard 2D Movie Tickets redeemable at any Regal location nationwide. https://bit.ly/3YSEBh2

2025 Dates now available for BEST events. Please note, times have not been provided at this time. If you sign up, be sure to clear your schedule, for that day, so that when times are added there is no conflict. Some of the dates overlap with winter ensemble activities so be sure to check the band calendar for any potential conflicts. Be sure to read the full description on Signup Genius. Signing up commits you to working that shift. No shows / canceling may result in our program losing this opportunity.

Signup Genius Link:
tiny.cc/BEST2025

For first time workers ONLY registration link: https://workatbest.com/v/NeBKwp2GPiuFv-uHtBClA
• Once this is completed, BEST will send you an email from HireRight to complete a background screen. Usually 24 hours after you do registration.
• This must be completed before you are approved to work.
•BEST pays for the background screening, so you must be willing to work at least three shifts.

Keep our band supplies stocked by fulfilling needs posted via our Amazon Wishlist!

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/31F8KH209MMYY?ref_=wl_share

Items will be added to the list throughout the band year!

It's a new year and time to rally to find businesses interested in sponsoring our awesome band program. The partnership of sponsors is critical to maintain the exceptional level of instruction and opportunity that is currently provided to our students.

For every sponsor you are able to secure, you will receive 10% of the donation to your student’s band account. Franklin Central Band Boosters is a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization. Sponsor donations are tax deductible.

Check out recent updates to our Sponsorship Program

• Updated Sponsor Landing Page on Booster Hub
• New perks and advertising added to each sponsor level.
• Student Packet to assist in reaching out to our community businesses to acquire new sponsors!
• Band Student Sponsor Resources - all the details and support needed to speak to potential sponsors

Questions? sponsor@fcbands.org

We would like to pull together a committee to assist in petitioning, securing and managing our sponsorship program. If you would like additional information, or to express your interest please contact Jennifer McCormick at engagement@fcbands.org.

Please make sure you have a SafeVisitor background check on file with FTCSC. A cleared background check is required for all of our volunteers (this includes required volunteer shifts at our events and helping with props during competitions). Background Checks are good for 2 years.

To complete a background check: https://ftcsc.org/safevisitor/

*Note: Volunteer Background Checks are no longer free of charge. The fee is approximately $16.00 per volunteer.

Have you seen the new feature? You can now earn even more by using the "online shopping" tool via RaiseRight. Please note, credits from taking advantage of this new "Online Shopping" tool will take longer to show in their booster credits. RaiseRight will not pay out online shopping credits until 45 days after purchase to assure no item have been returned.

Find our enrollment code on FCbands.org or contact Jessica Lee at raiseright@fcbands.org

with any questions! This is an easy way to earn extra funds for your student account.

RaiseRight credits are added to students' band accounts in BoosterHub the first week of every month.

You can find detailed instructions on enrolling in RaiseRight HERE.

A great, EASY way to help the FC Band program is by assigning the band as your Kroger Community Rewards organization! Last quarter we earned $956.36 with 272 households participating

It's easy to sign up and start earning for the band. Ask your friends, parents, cousins, aunts, uncles... everyone you know to sign up as well!

Log in to your Kroger account and search for our organization:

Organization Name: Band Boosters Club of Franklin Central H. S. Inc.

Organization Code: 10100

You can find detailed instructions on enrolling in Kroger Community Rewards HERE

Facebook Groups:

Franklin Central Band Families and Friends

Franklin Central Guard Parents

FC Percussion Symphony Families and Friends

Instagram:

FC Guard

FC Percussion Symphony

FC Marching Flashes

Email: Jennifer McCormick, Engagement Coordinator, at engagement@fcbands.org