Amazing Results!  The Mum Fundraiser resulted in nearly double the number of plants sold over 2018, an increase in participation and high usage of the web store.  Great work everyone!
Here are numbers.

• 2149 Plants sold (2018 - 1092, 97% increase)
• 700 Plants sold online.  This is more than all plants sold in 2017 (685 plants).
• 108 web orders in 3 weeks and most occurred in the last 3 days of the sale.
• 96 Students participated or 60% of the marching band (2018 - 61 students or 45% of the marching band)
• $12,570 will go to student band accounts (2018 -  $6400)
• The best seller was 91 plants and $537 going to their band account.

Note:

• If your student received online sales from someone other than you, an email was sent on Thursday, Aug 22 with the details.
• Mums Pickup will be 5:30pm - 7:00pm Tuesday September 10.  If you fail to arrive before 7pm, your plants will likely be locked away in a windowless room for 2 days (there will be no band practice again until Thursday).
• The band statement was sent on Sunday August 25, it will reflect your sales.  You were paid $6 for each mum and kale and $5 for each Purple Aster.

Volunteers are needed to unload trucks and help organize orders for pickup on September 10.  Click here to sign up.

Have you ever dreamed of taking your child’s band uniform home?
Are you the Queen/King of laundry?
Do you have more washing skills than you know what to do with?
Then join the uniform washing team!
We need a lot of helpers to wash the uniforms and keep our kids looking and smelling great!
The uniforms are easy to wash!
Wash with non-chlorine detergent, cold delicate cycle, hang dry!
If you volunteer to wash uniforms, you will be given a specific set of uniforms to wash. You can include your own child’s uniform in your group. The number of uniforms will vary depending on the number of volunteers we get. They will need to be picked up at the Annex.
I am asking that you pick up your group of uniforms on Tuesday, August 27 and please have them back no later than Friday, August 30.
I will be there on Tuesday to help and answer any questions you may have.
To volunteer, please contact Amy Scott.  Scottjan02@yahoo.com
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On September 7, our Marching Flashes will compete at the Decatur Central Contest of Champions Marching Band Invitation.  Here's what to expect.

• We will not know specifically when the band will perform until the Band Liaison publishes the itinerary.  Because FC is a Class A school (large attendance school), expect the performance to occur after 4pm.
• The Band Liaison will publish the itinerary on the Thursday or Friday before the competition.  This depends on the competition organizers sending the information to our band directors.
• Competition days are long hours for the students.  Depending on the time the event judging and awards completes, students could be released as late as midnight at our school.  Setup your cell phone number and cell carrier name in Cut Time to stay informed on exact times the school buses will depart the competition site and when they'll arrive at the school. (More on Cut Time at the top)
• Once you know the time of our performance, plan to arrive one hour early.  Class A schools are the largest bands with the largest number of spectators - the stands fill up fast.
• Come to the competition wearing your Marching Flashes gear or show logo merchandise or anything from Franklin Central H.S..  Bring some noise makers too - the Spirit Committee can help with that.
• When you arrive at the stadium and you're searching for a seat, look for our logos and gear - this is your band family and they will gladly welcome you to sit.  They've been waiting for you!  Go there expecting to make a new friend.
• Cheer for every band that performs and cheer louder when our kids take the field.
• HOT TIP for Sept 21 : Avon concessions sells Blue Raspberry Kettle Korn.  Buy enough that you don't have to share.
• After the competition, when you come to the school to pick up your student, they will not be released until the trucks and semi trailer have been unloaded.  Note that most of the parent volunteers have been at the school for as long as the students and have been handling this equipment and props all day - they will be exhausted.  Please give them a break and help unload the trucks and semi trailer.  This means the kids will be released quicker AND you'll be a hero. 

THANK YOU to everyone that helped unload the trucks last year on September 22, 2018 when we returned from Oxford, Ohio at 1:00am.  We had the trucks unloaded before the buses arrived.  Good Job and THANK YOU!

For a second year, we will sell holiday ornaments.

• We will sell 4 different ornaments
• We will sell using order forms and web store 
• Multiple events for selling - Sign-ups begin in October
• Samples will be displayed at September 19 Band Parent Meeting

​See the 2018 ornament

Did you miss the band parent meeting on August 15?  No worries, here are the meeting minutes. Click Here.

Please join us at our tailgating party at 4:30PM on Friday, August 23rd. The event will be held at the Annex (see the map below) prior to the football game. The band members and families are invited to eat and mingle with other band parents. This event is only possible because of YOUR donations. Please, click here to donate needed items. The tailgating events are being coordinated by the volunteers of the Spirit and Food Committees. Please show your support by donating needed items and participating in this spectacular event.  There is still time to contribute.  We look forward to seeing you there.
-Spirit Committee and Food Committee
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Food Donation List

Bring your camping chairs

There will be music, corn hole and activities for the younger kids.

Where is the tailgate party and where do I park?

The tailgate party is located on the east side of the Learning Annex located near Edgewood Ave. Parking is available on the west side of the Annex or at the stadium. See the map below.

Franklin Central Bands Spirit Day at Red Cactus is on Monday, August 19th. Present this flyer (via phone or print) and Franklin Central Bands will receive 10% of total food sales.  EASY! Enjoy great food and drinks while supporting the band! 

Spirit Day has been added as a monthly event! Each month you will have the opportunity to visit a new restaurant and support the band.  Watch your weekly News Flash updates for details. ​

The Franklin Central Band Boosters are proud to announce the 1st annual Flashes Holiday Craft Fair! The fair will be held on Saturday, November 23rd from 9:00AM to 4:00PM at the High School. It is going to be a spectacular event with up to 100 booths. The event will also offer concessions, a 50/50 raffle drawing, a silent auction, door prizes and more! Please watch your current News Flash and fcbands.org for updates.

We are currently accepting applications for vendors. If you or someone you know is interested, visit fcbands.org for more information and to download the vendor application. If you have questions, contact the craft fair committee at craftfair@fcbands.org. ​

We have a good problem!  Our Mum Fundraiser was a wild success.  We sold almost double the number of plants compared to 2018.  We are in the progress of changing how and where the plants are unloaded, orders picked and picked up by customers.  We need as many hands as possible to move over 2000 plants.  Click here to sign up.

"My iPhone only let's me see Sunday and Monday"
"I setup the Band Calendar on my phone but events are missing or the times are wrong"

The solution is to setup your smartphone with the FC Band Calendar AND/OR turn on the phone's account sync option for the FC Band calendar.

Click here for instructions
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There are FIVE MORE DAYS to sell plants!

Buy plants online
Over 130 plants have been purchased online in the first 15 days!  Pay with Credit Card, it's easy.

Print An Order Form!

Money and Order Forms are due Friday, August 16.

• Please submit ONE check or money order payable to FCBB for the entire amount of the individual orders.  Or Pay with Credit Card by entering your total order at the web store. 
• Important:  Please verify your item totals before paying.

Flower Pickup:

• Tuesday, September 10, 5:30pm – 7:00pm

Volunteers:  

• We will need volunteers to help unload the mums from the delivery trucks and organize them by color and then help pass out to customer.  Warning:  This is physical work.  Click here to Sign up.

​Questions? vpwaysandmeans@fcbands.org

The FC Band Spirit store is only open 5 more days.  Act now to pick up a personalized decal or yard sign proclaiming your pride for your Marching Flash.  Check out the monogrammed jackets for students and band parents.  These are perfect for those brisk October evenings sitting in the stands cheering for our favorite band.

Click Here to start shopping

We will be taking orders until Monday, August 19.

All merchandise will be delivered to Mr. Ellinger on the week of September 3rd.
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What should a band parent expect at a Franklin Central Football Game?

• Kids will eat at 4:30pm
• At about 6:30-6:45pm the drumline will play cadences and lead the march to the stadium with winds and guard.  Front Ensemble will pull equipment from the band room to the sidewalk outside the Freshman Academy.  Have your camera ready!
• IMPORTANT: Show support for the football program and the football program will be more likely to show support for the band.
• Winds and Percussion will perform National Anthem and School Fight Song before the game
• Winds and Percussion will sit in the west side end zone during first quarter of the game.
• Band will warm up for the halftime performance during the second quarter
• At halftime, the band will take the field to perform.  MAKE NOISE
• The band will take a break during the third quarter, then return to support the football team for the remainder of the game.
• You'll be able to pick up your student at Door 3W at about 10:30pm

Questions? Contact Jennifer Frost ​marchingbandliaison@fcbands.org
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Click Here for Details and Order Form

​Dates:
Tuesday, August 13 3PM - Color Guard and Marching Band
Thursday, August 15 3PM - Marching Band

• Cost:  $40
• Please provide CASH OR CHECK payable to: ​Thieszen Photo Creations 
• Photos will be taken at the Annex.

Questions? Contact Jennifer Frost ​marchingbandliaison@fcbands.org

Cut Time is our system for sending email and text messages.
Have you logged into Cut time?
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Go here to get started and learn more.  Click me
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Questions?  Contact cuttime@fcbands.org

Are you interested in propelling the Marching Flashes to a great season?  Volunteers have a direct impact on the success of each musician in the band and performer in color guard - not just their own child.  Children of volunteers are proud of their parents.

Tell us how you'd like to participate and use your talents.
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Take the volunteer survey

The Next order for Physical Gift Cards will be placed on Friday, August 16.

Sign up TODAY with Shop with Scrip

Questions?  Contact Amanda Groce studentaccts@fcbands.org

The 2019 Marching Band show shirt and other merchandise will go on sale the week of August 19.  Watch for next week's News Flash!

We will be taking photos of seniors wearing the jacket for the Senior Banners that will hang on the fence at the stadium. 

*Download and print this form.  Fill in your information.

*Cost:  $40

*Please provide CASH OR CHECK payable to: 
​Thieszen Photo Creations 

*Photos will be taken at the Annex.

Dates:
Tuesday, August 13 3PM - Color Guard and Marching Band
Thursday, August 15 3PM - Marching Band

Hang your student's banner on the fence!
Tentatively Thursday, August 22 6PM at the west end of the stadium, inside the fence.

These same banners will be hung in the band room after the football season ends and will remain in the band room for the duration of the school year.

Questions? marchingbandliaison@fcbands.org

We've been getting this question many times in the past week since transitioning from summer practice times to the normal school schedule.  All practice dates and times are posted to the band calendar on fcbands.org But in case you need something to hang on the fridge, Click this image for full details of what to expect during a typical week.

We will be taking photos of seniors wearing the jacket for the Senior Banners that will hang on the fence at the stadium.  Cost is $40
Dates:
Tuesday, August 13 - Color Guard and Marching Band
Thursday, August 15 - Marching Band

These banners are perfect for the graduation party "shrine".  It's okay to cry.  

The most important date to remember is Friday, August 16, All Money and Order Forms are due. Please verify that your check to FCBB matches the number of plants on the order form.

As of now, there have been about 50 plants purchased on the web store.  It's easy to use, but please know the band boosters will not deliver.  Online orders will be combined with your order form.  It is the responsibility of the band families to pick up the mums on Tuesday, September 10.

Click here for more information
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The FC Band Spirit store is now open.  You have two weeks to pick up a personalized decal or yard sign proclaiming your pride for your Marching Flash.  Check out the monogrammed jacks for students and band parents.  These are perfect for those brisk October evenings sitting in the stands cheering for our favorite band.

Click Here to start shopping

We will be taking orders from Monday, August 5 to Monday, August 19.

All merchandise will be delivered to Mr. Ellinger on the week of September 3rd.

ONE MORE OFFER!!!

If you'd like to purchase a large vinyl banner with your student's name, Click Here​.  This is offered by the high school, not the band.