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.

Congratulations and Thank You in advance to next year's Franklin Central Band Boosters Board Members!

President - Karen Smith

Vice President - Candace Wells-Myers

Secretary - Tatia Kortepeter

Engagement Coordinator - Jennifer McCormick

Fundraising Coordinator - Melissa Davis

Treasurer - George Hewitt

Event Coordinator - OPEN

You will see that we do not yet have a candidate for Events Coordinator, if you are interested in filling this opening, please contact Karen Smith at events@fcbands.org.

We look forward to another great year for this program!

This past weekend we hosted our final event of the school year. Thank you to everyone for their time to help make all of our events successful.

Karen Smith

Events Coordinator

Please mark your calendars for Wednesday, April 3rd for our Marching Band Registration Night!

For all students wishing to participate in the Fall 2024 Marching Band season, you and your parent or guardian will need to sign-up for a timeslot to register for band. To select your timeslot, visit fcbands.org and navigate to the April calendar. Click the box on April 3 that says, "Marching Band Registration". A box will open. At the bottom of the box is a red button that it labled, "View Volunteer Opportunities", click this button to see open timeslots. Make your selection.

During this time, you will complete required paperwork, pay initial fees, get fitted for uniforms/shoes, and learn about fundraising opportunities.

We also need help with uniform fittings that night. Anyone interested in helping must have a background check on file. To volunteer, visit fcbands.org and navigate to the April calendar. Click the box on April 3 that says, "MB Registration Volunteer Sign-up". A box will open. At the bottom of the box is a red button that says "View Volunteer Opportunities", click this button to see available volunteer needs. Make your selection.

Any questions can be directed to marchingbandliaison@fcbands.org.

The Spring Flower Fundraiser is now LIVE https://fcbands.org/store/1919/9790

Purchase a hanging basket or planter today and support Franklin Central Band students.

​Profit:

The student’s account will be credited a portion of each plant sold.

Payment & Order Deadline (Online orders only):

• Online Orders & Online Payment Due: Monday, April 8th by12PM

Online Order Details:

• Include the student’s name during check out or select ‘bands” to donate to Franklin Central Bands.
• Color may vary depending on availability.

​Flower Delivery:

Students will pick up flowers on Monday, April 22nd to distribute to their supporters.

The vendors are asking for assistance again this year. They're only staffing Race Day currently. There will be other shifts/days made available on a later date. Other groups are being asked to fill positions, so no shift is guaranteed, so act fast.

This is a fantastic and easy way of making money for your students' accounts. *All workers must be at least 16 years old. All minors must be accompanied by an adult. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C44A5AC2AA1F8C25-47459237-ims2024

If you haven’t made your March installment for winter ensembles please do so. Final installment is due April 1st (no April’s Fool).

As we approach Marching Band signups it is imperative all past due accounts are brought current. Please contact treasurer@fcbands.org with questions.

Helpful Videos to find your account, make a payment and/or apply booster credits:

How to Navigate to your Booster Hub Account

How to Use Booster Credits

Payment Methods

1. Deposit Box
   1. White Box on wall next to band office door
   2. Cash/Check/Money Orders Accepted
   3. Checks payable to "FC Band Boosters"
   4. Include your student's name with the payment.
2. Mail
   1. Mail To: Franklin Central Band Boosters, PO Box 39029, Indianapolis, IN 46239
   2. Cash/Check/Money Orders Accepted
   3. Include your student's name with the payment.
3. Online Payment
1. Visit "FCBands.org"
2. Select "Store"
3. Select Appropriate Fee or "Fees - Custom Amount"
4. PRO TIP: We can now process automatic payments through our website! Reach out to our treasurer at treasurer@fcbands.org for more information!

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

World Championships in Dayton trip parent meeting will be on March 14th at 6:00pm in room 700. This should be a short but informative meeting to provide answers questions and provide general information about the 4 days spent in Dayton.

This Saturday March 16th rehearsal has been changed; rehearsal will now be 9-5. We will no longer need dinner donations. Please disregard the dinner sign-up.

• Monday 3/18 – 2pm to 9pm / Dinner break at 5:00pm – bring a dinner or one can be dropped off

• Tuesday 3/19 - 2pm to 9pm / Dinner break at 5:00pm - bring a dinner or one can be dropped off

• Wednesday 3/20 - 9am to 9pm – Lunch at 12:00 - bring a lunch or one can be dropped off. Dinner will be served/provided at 5:00 pm – Dinner donation sign-up: 3/20 Dinner Donation Sing-Up

• Thursday 3/21 - 9am to 9pm – Lunch at 12:00 - bring a lunch or one can be dropped off. Dinner will be served/provided at 5:00 pm – We will be purchasing pizza and are asking everyone to donate $5 by Wednesday 3/20. Money can be given to Jessica at any rehearsal between now and then. Dinner donation sign-up: 3/20 and 3/21 Dinner Donation Sign-up

• Friday 3/22 - 10am to 5pm – Lunch at 12:00 – bring a lunch or on can be dropped off

• Saturday 3/23 – Comp Day – State Prelims at Avon – itinerary will be released later.

• 3/24 to 3/31 - no rehearsal, ENJOY and RELAX

Indoor has raised $2705.00 so far, we only have 31-mile markers left to cover! Please continue to share with your family and friends and on social media!

Our top student seller currently is Isaac McCormick $352

Thank you to the following students for your participation:

Jonathon Flannery

Emily Roman

Jude Kieper

Audrey Smith

Zach Brown

Brady White

Ari Lee

Patrick Hippleheuser

Isaac McCormick

Emma Crone

Miles Wake

Lexi Burgess

Kyle Purdy

Grace Johnes

Cooper Baker

Zach Davis

Abby Keene

Henry Crane

Dakotah McIntyre

Carley Stevens

Matthew Diekhoff

Libby Matczak

Mackenzie Hutchinson

It would be great to see every student performer sell at least one of the mile markers!

Mark your calendars, World Championships in Dayton trip parent meeting will be TOMORROW March 14th.

Because FCPS performs copyright-protected music, please do NOT share video/audio recordings of the band’s performance on your personal social media. We pay for the right to perform said music in a live performance setting, but not for the right to record and distribute that same performance. You may share any videos you capture on our private Franklin Central Percussion Symphony Friends & Families Facebook Group. You are welcome and encouraged to snap and share your photos on your personal social media, as well as post those photos in the FCPS family's group.

As we approach competition season, it may be helpful to be familiar with the following websites:

IPA – Indiana Percussion Association: https://www.indianapercussion.org/

• You can find schedules, scores, ticket info and much more here for any IPA competition. When I start sharing itineraries for competitions, I will always link this site for reference.

• They already have information regarding our first competition on 2/10 at FC. Please know that performance times are subject to change.

WGI – Winter Guard International: https://wgi.org/

• You can find schedules, scores, ticket info and much more here for any WGI competition.

• We participate in two WGI comps, the 3/2 and 3/3 Indy Regional held here at FC and The World Championship in Dayton, Ohio.

Here is the SignUpGenius for items needed for breakfast as well as a light lunch. This will be a long day for the students so when they finish with practice they can either eat lunch or pack a bag for later. All items, including lunch items will need to be dropped off at 8:45 (location TBD). If you have any questions please reach out to Christy Smith.

https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/20F0944ADAE2DA1F49-48510171-open

Happy State week! Throughout the season we have been able to purchase snacks for each competition with spirit committee funds but for state let's really pack their goodie bags! To do this we need your help! In years past, parents have brought in snacks, small trinkets, notes of encouragement or stickers.

Christy Smith will have bags to decorate for each student. If you would like to come prepare goodie bags, join the team on Thursday at 6:00. Please bring any items you want to put in the bag at this time so we can stuff them as well. The team will meet wherever there is open space. We will also be putting their retreat flowers together.

On Friday night at 6:00 we will set up and decorate for the state breakfast. (note - there are 21 students in Open)

Guard is rallying! Thank you to all of the guard members that have participated in our fundraiser so far. We still have a long way to go to make our goal of $5,000.

So far we have raised $1.280.

Top fundraiser is Madison Taylor with $200!

Molly Smith- $157.50

Aubrey Good $147.00

Hailey Good - $131.0]

Faye Brewer - $112.50

Liz Cox - $110.00

Abigail Hodge - $110.00

Aubrie Tilden - $97.00

Alaina Mansfield - $61.00

Phebi Baldwin - $20.00

Please continue to share our link and help us reach our goal. Our hope is to have all members of Open and Reg A to get involved. If all students work to raise $120 we will meet our goal.

Here is an easy email template to send to friends and family. Make it a goal to send out at least 5 emails this week! Make sure to give your emails a personal touch, maybe even include a picture!

Miles to Dayton Email Template

Remember, people can donate any amount they want. It doesn't matter if the mile marker number is taken. Our ultimate goal is to raise $5000. Fundraisers like these are what help keep our fees down.

Please let me know if you have any questions about this fundraiser. We need to have all hands on deck to make this happen!!

https://fcbands.org/store/1919/9791

Students participating in our show bands, Electric Mayhem and Static Havoc can find their rehearsal & performance times are on the choir calendar, fcchoirs.org. For calendar sync instructions click here.

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

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.

Find our enrollment code on FCbands.org or contact Jessica Lee at vicepresident@fcbands.org with any questions! This is an easy way to earn extra funds for your student account.

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 $890.07 with 248 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

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