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.

Parent Meeting is tomorrow at 7:45pm (please note the time and location change from last year)

Mark your calendars, October 24 will be the FC Marching Band Community Night, This will be an opportunity for friends, family and our neighbors to see the FC Marching Flashes perform their entire competition show! Details coming soon!

This is a reminder the Band Handbook Agreement and Private Lessons Form are due Friday, August 16th. (For full details please see Parent Square message sent out on August 5.)

Link to Handbook: https://fcbands.org/about/2745

• 2024-25 Band Handbook Agreement+Private Lessons Form.pdf

• Download 2024-25 FCHS Curricular Handbook.pdf

The first round of the swag store has closed. Items are expected to be delivered around 8/23. More information about a specific pickup time will be relayed once items have been received.

The store will open for a second round of ordering on 8/26 and will remain open for only one week!

The Marching Band's second Saturday practice is happening Saturday August 17th. There was such a fabulous turnout for the first Saturday practice; THANK YOU and let's keep it up!

Please consider cooking or donating an item (or 2) and/or helping with setting up, serving, and cleaning up dinner beginning at 3:30pm. We will be serving approximately 175 students and staff. Please review the available slots by following this link: https://www.signupgenius.com/.../10C0C44A5AC2AA1F8C25...

Theme - pasta night

No time or don't like to cook but still want to help make sure all the students have fuel to help them on long practice days - donate and help supplement the band's food budget to help pay for 13 or more meals for your student during the marching band season!

Make a donation here: Store (fcbands.org)

Order your Spirit Buttons now and they will be delivered in August. Guard pictures will be taken once they have uniforms then their buttons will be made and delivered.

This year we are selling lightning bolts. We would like to hold these up before our students perform at competitions to show our support while cheering for them as well. Available while supplies last.

Order here: https://fcbands.org/store/1919/7409

*Make-up button pictures will occur on 8/24. Pictures will be taken in the loading area inside of 3W between 10:30-11:30.

As our food team prepares for the upcoming season, we want to ensure we are aware of any allergies or dietary restrictions your students may have. If your student has any restrictions, please email their name and relevant information to Heather Long at marchingbandliaison@fcbands.org.

Those interested in being a chaperone for the upcoming competition season must have a background check on file. As it can take up to 2 weeks to complete, we encourage parents to get them in now.

Instructions for completing a background check can be found at the end of the Weekly Cadence.

Senior Parents

We are excited to invite you to the football stadium on Saturday, August 17th, from 7:00 to 8:00 PM to hang your child's senior banner and celebrate their achievements with our program. After the banners are displayed, you are welcome to stay and watch the remainder of practice. Once practice concludes, you’ll have the chance to take photos with your senior in front of their banner.

Please note: the fence where we hang our banners is currently in the process of being replaced and is expected to be installed no later than the 16th. If this is delayed for some reason, we will need to move this event to Saturday the 24th. Should this happen, we will notify everyone as soon as possible.

We look forward to seeing you there and celebrating this significant milestone together!

Please connect with our marching band liaison, Heather Long, for any questions. Her contact is marchingbandliasion@fcbands.org

The following events are confirmed as FC Bands' hosted events for this year:

Oct 19, 2024 - ISSMA Scholastic Finals

Nov 23, 2024 - Craft Fair

Feb 15, 2025 - IPA Percussion Invitational

Mar 1/2, 2025 - WGI Percussion Regional

Mar 8, 2025 - IHSCGA State Prelims

Sign-ups for volunteer shifts will be posted soon. If you did not opt out when selecting your Marching Band payment options, these are the events that count towards your required 4 volunteer shifts.

Unfortunately our Marching Band will not be able to perform their usual pre-game, and halftime shows at the August 23 football game. Our MB students will be placed outside of the track (or possibly in the stands) to play as a pep band during the game to help cheer our football team onto a win!

As with many parts of our school building and property, our stadium is undergoing some renovations that will impact the number of individuals allowed on the field next week.

Don't worry, we will be back to normal for our next game on September 6!

This fall, all band students (including both extracurricular and concert bands) will be registered in BoosterHub. This is the first time we'll be using this platform for all band families.

Invoices for semester class fees will be generated upon receipt of your completed handbook agreement. Please refrain from making online payments until you receive your BoosterHub invoice. For those who have submitted payment via check or cash, your payment will be processed once your signed handbook agreement is returned.

As we approach the end of scheduled Marching Band installments, we kindly ask that you review your accounts. If your account is past due, please bring it current as soon as possible. To make a payment, go to the store page of our website, www.fcbands.org, and select one of the options under Band Fees. Make checks payable to: FCBB and place it in an envelope and place it in the white box outside the band room’s office. You may also mail it to: FCBB; PO Box 39029; Indpls, 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.

If needed, here are a few helpful step-by-step guides- -

Paying your 2024 Marching Band Registration Fees & Accessories

Paying your 2024 Marching Band Fees

Apply Booster Credits to your Band Fees

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.

Shared by Mr. Ellinger via ParentSquare 7/23:

Please fill out the form linked below if you are interested in using Booster Credits on your child's band account to pay Disney Trip fees.

Using Booster Credits for the Disney Trip is OPTIONAL and can also be saved for future use (indoor percussion, winter guard, marching band, etc).

Important Details

• Deadlines to use Booster Credits for the Disney Trip are September 1st and November 1st.
• Fill out this form by 11:59pm on Sunday, September 1st to apply Booster Credits.
  • You will see this applied to your account a few days later.
• A new form will be sent out to apply Booster Credits on November 1st.
• Individuals with past due fees will not be eligible to use credits for Disney Trip fees until outstanding fees have been paid.

"Can I pause out-of-pocket fee payments until I apply Booster Credits on September 1st?"
Yes! Simply call Music Travel Consultants at 317-637-0837 or 800-616-1112, explain you will be using Band Boosters Credits on September 1st, and they will place a hold on your account so you do not receive any payment notifications until that date.

If you have any questions, they can be directed to our treasurer, treasurer@fcbands.org, as well as band directors Derek Ellinger (derek.ellinger@ftcsc.org) or Jackie Nason (jaclyn.nason@ftcsc.org).

LINK
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Our Booster Bucks Fundraiser will run through August 31. This is the easiest fundraiser of the year as there is nothing to sell! Students simply provide email addresses for family and friends to receive a message asking them to consider donating to the FC Band Program (similar to previously used SnapRaise).

We are currently at $1885 donated and have a way to go to reach out $25000 goal! If your student has not yet entered emails, please encourage them to do so asap! https://app.boosterhub.com/fundraising/75/main

Way to go Maya Sain with the most donations at $360 and Zach Davis with $350!

It's time for our Annual Fall Mum Fundraiser!

Each mum is 9-inch and comes in 5 colors: Red, Orange, Yellow, Pink/Purple and White. Kale is also 9-inch and available in White and Red. Each Mum & Kale plant is $11. This year we also have a NEW PLANT OFFERING: Fall Combo Planter 11-inch is $34.

These are some of the most beautiful, healthy fall plants in the area AND each purchase helps to offset band fees! Students will earn $5 for each mum or kale plant sold and $10.50 for the fall combo planter.

If purchasing from a specific student, please be sure to list their name when checking out - https://fcbands.org/store/1919/14684

Orders are due by midnight, Tuesday, August 27, 2024. Students will pick up orders on Thursday, September 12, 2024, and will deliver them to their customers.

For BEST shifts, please use the provided link to sign up on SignUpGenius. By signing up for a specific day, you commit to working that shift. If there is a day that is full and you would like to work that shift, email the treasurer and we’ll open more slots. Please note that BEST will send out shift details closer to the event date. FC Bands: BEST 2024 Events (signupgenius.com) If you need to remove your name from a date you previously signed up for, please email George Hewitt at treasurer@fcbands.org.

All first-time workers must complete the application (link included). After submission, watch for a background check email (check junk/spam folders). Both the application and background check are one-time requirements. https://workatbest.com/npovolunteer

We understand there's been a delay in processing USA Swimming checks. BEST is currently finalizing shift assignments to distribute credits accordingly. They're also working on a system to expedite this process in the future. Thank you for your patience. BEST appreciates our partnership and has provided positive feedback about our work.

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.

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 $893.02!

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