Help us Fill Goody Bags for our BOA competition - Donations due THURSDAY 
The Spirit Committee is collecting donations to fill Goody Bags for our students! The Goody Bags will be passed out to students for the all-day competition on Saturday, October 5 in Muncie. There is a bin marked "Goody Bags" outside of the prop room door. Please no chocolate or peanuts. The Spirit Committee will be putting the goody bags together on Friday, Oct. 4, so please turn in donations by Thursday so we can include them. Thank you in advance for your donations! ​

Hey Parents! Want to earn some cash to help pay down band fees? Here is a great opportunity to earn $, represent FC, and get into a Bands Of America event for free! PepWear is offering us a chance to work in their apparel booth and earn $8/hr that will go directly to your students' band account. PepWear will also make every effort to ensure you get to see FC perform. Click here to sign up for a shift at BOA Indy. The opportunity for BOA in Muncie is already full. 

Personalized emails were sent to each parent/guardian last week. Please forward the email to your friends, family, coworkers and other contacts. You will receive another email this week from the address donations@fcbands.org. 

• When you donate online, the receipt mailed to you is evidence of your tax-deductible contribution to a 501c3 nonprofit organization, the Franklin Central Band Boosters.
• Visit the Trailer Donation Drive page to see videos from our Marching Band Students and to Donate. 
• Thank you for your participation! 

Here are some reminders about the band trip to Disney in March 2020:

• Your 2019 marching band fees must be paid in full to be eligible for the trip.
• All individual fundraiser money will be applied to any outstanding balance on your band account. Any remaining fundraiser balance as of February 16 will be applied to your Music Travel balance.
• Final Payment to Music Travel is due March 1, 2020.
• Last day to cancel is January 22, 2020. 
• Can I still sign up for the trip? Contact: ask@fcbands.og 
• Learn more about the Spring 2020 Disney Trip. 
  

Have you considered purchasing a Letter Jacket for your band student? This is the best way to display the band patches collected during your student's years with the FC band. At the end of each school year, your student will receive a chevron and other patches indicating involvement in Marching Band, Jazz, Pep, Indoor Percussion, Wind Ensemble and a few others. You'll also have the opportunity to purchase show patches and BOA Competition patches throughout the year. Find out more about Letter Jackets at the bottom of the Marching Band page. 

Halftime of Football Game - Friday, Sept. 27
Things to know:

1. Band families are invited to join our tailgating party at 4:30pm at the east side of the Annex (map below). Remember to bring blankets, chairs, and FC gear.
2. The tailgate menu is Hamburgers and Hot Dogs! Every class is asked to donate something for the meal. 8th graders and freshman: Donate Hamburger or Hot Dog Buns. Sophomores: small individual bags of chips. Juniors: veggie or fruit trays. Seniors: desserts. Please drop off donations on Thursday in the prop room. Our amazing Food Lead - Danelle Grimes - will be available to take your donations. 
3. Thank you to the parent volunteers of the Spirit and Food Committees for hosting our tailgates!
4. The band will play the national anthem and FC Fight Song before kick off. At halftime, when they perform their show, cheer loud to let them know you recognize how hard they have been working.
5. FC Marching band will practice from 3:30-4:25pm, 8th graders will join the Marching Band beginning at 4pm. 
6. Marching band members WILL NOT change into uniform on Friday. WE WILL WEAR SHOW SHIRTS and good looking jeans for the football game.
7. FC Marching Band students will be dismissed at halftime - after their equipment is put away. It's homecoming! So, stick around in the student section for the game, go hang out with your friends, and cheer on the football team! 

Marching Flashes Spirit​

Homecoming Parade Candy Donations Due Tuesday, Sept. 24
The Spirit Committee is building a float to represent the band and they are asking for candy donations. There will be a bin marked “Parade Candy” outside of the prop room. Please drop off candy donations by Tuesday, September 24.

Homecoming Parade Info - Thursday, Sept. 26
Each year, the Marching Flashes lead the Homecoming Parade around downtown Wanamaker.  Here's what you need to know.

• The parade is on Thursday, September 26 at 6:00pm. The parade lasts about 45 minutes.
• The students will ride from the high school to the parade route in school buses.
• Parking? It's best to arrive around 5:00pm and park your car at the baseball field next to Wanamaker Elementary School.
• Where is the best place to sit? Below is the parade route. Southeastern Avenue has nice level sidewalks and McGaughey Road has a grassy field that perfect for a blanket. You'll want to sit close to the road because many of groups participating in the parade will be handing out goodies. Bringing a camping chair or blanket is highly recommended.
• Warning: Keep off the road. The marching band fills the street from curb to curb. If you're sitting on the edge curb you are at risk of being trampled. Watch your small children as the groups approach. 
• Exiting Wanamaker after the parade is an exercise in patience, but don't let that scare you away! This is a community event and a chance to catch up with old friends or to strike up a conversation with a neighbor.  
• The easiest route to the school is to drive south on Southeastern for one mile then turn right onto Hickory Road. Drive one mile and turn right onto Edgewood Ave. In one mile you'll be at FC.  
• Be sure to post your photos on the FC Band Parent Facebook Page.

Band Buttons - Orders due Saturday, Sept. 28
Order your band buttons!  Download the order form. Orders are due by Saturday, September 28. The Color Guard photos have been taken and their buttons are now ready to order!  ​

If you have questions about the Skull Painting Fundraiser, contact Becky.

Trash Bag Fundraiser - Oct. 7-21
The Trash Bag Fundraiser will kick-off on Monday, October 7, and orders will be due Monday, October 21. We expect delivery to be on Thursday, October 31. Trash bags will cost $10 per roll and the student will receive a deposit into their band account for each roll of trash bags sold. The amount students earn will be based on the total number of trash bags sold - the more we sell, the bigger the profit. The order form will be available online and sent home with students soon. Contact Becky with questions. 

Holiday Craft Fair - Vendor Application Deadline is Friday, Oct. 18
The 2019 Holiday Craft Fair Committee has already selected more than half of the 100 vendors - but there is still time to apply for a vendor spot! Do you know anyone who would be interested in showcasing their talent at the event?  The deadline to submit a vendor application is October 18. 
Visit the Holiday Craft Fair Page to see the vendors and to learn more. 

The Franklin Central Band family strives to create a challenging musical environment that encourages excellence through high expectations, hard work, compassion, support, and friendship. Each student is fostered by positive relationships with other students, staff, and community members who are actively involved in the educational process and creating unforgettable musical experiences.

• Marching Band costs about $850 a year. Indoor Percussion and Winter Guard also have annual fees. But, you can start earning funds now for your student’s high school band account! Sign up with Shop With Scrip – grandparents, aunts and uncles, and family friends can join too! We also offer several Fundraising Opportunities to help lower the cost of participation.
  
• We send a weekly Marching Band newsletter so you are always in-the-know!
  
• We are generously supported by local business sponsors who believe in our vision. 
  
• Support the future of FC Bands by donating toward our new semi-trailer to help us safely transport our students and their equipment to and from competitions.
  
• FC is hosting three events in February and March! Volunteer at one of two Indoor Percussion events, or at the Winter Guard International event. Email vpwaysandmeans@fcbands.org to volunteer!

We'd like to keep you up to date on the FC High School band by sending you occasional updates that will give you a taste of the activities you can look forward to.  Submit the simple form below AND tell us your favorite super hero.  Will it be DC or Marvel? 

Seniors - Info due FRIDAY
Seniors, please click the link below and fill out the short survey. This will allow seniors to be included in the Senior program that will be available at the Senior Night Football game on Friday, October 18. To allow for the program to be completed, we need your answers by this coming Friday, September 20). We will be sending email reminders also. Don't be left out, Click Now!  SENIOR SURVEY

Upcoming Performances

Middle School Concerts - Marching Band Performs THIS WEDNESDAY
Both middle school band programs will be having their fall concerts this month. The first concert at Middle School East is this Wednesday, September 18, and will begin at 6:00pm. The second concert is at Middle School West on Monday, September 30 at 6:00pm. The marching band will perform at the end of both of these concerts.

The call time for all marching band students on both evenings is 6:00pm. There will be no transportation provided to or from the middle schools. Students should take their instruments home after the school day and meet at the middle schools at call time. For uniforms, all members will be required to wear their show shirts from the 2019 season.

As the middle school band plays, the marching band will line up and be ready to move on stage at the conclusion of the middle school band performance. The marching band will perform selections from Cirque de Catrinas.

Due to these events being added later to our calendar, the directors will be more lenient towards conflicts that have been previously scheduled. Please send an email to evan.cooper@ftcsc.org if there is a scheduling conflict. 

Homecoming Parade - Thursday, September 26
Each year, the Marching Flashes lead the Homecoming Parade around downtown Wanamaker.  Here's what you need to know.

• The parade is on Thursday, September 26 at 5:30pm. The parade lasts about 45 minutes.
• The students will ride from the high school to the parade route in school buses.
• Parking? It's best to arrive around 4:30pm and park your car at the baseball field next to Wanamaker Elementary School.
• Where is the best place to sit? Below is the parade route. Southeastern Avenue has nice level sidewalks and McGaughey Rd has a grassy field that perfect for a blanket. You'll want to sit close to the road because many of groups participating in the parade will be handing out goodies. Bringing a camping chair or blanket is highly recommended.
• Warning: Keep off the road. The marching band fills the street from curb to curb. If you're sitting on the edge curb you are at risk of being trampled. Watch your small children as the groups approach. 
• Exiting Wanamaker after the parade is an exercise in patience, but don't let that scare you away! This is a community event and a chance to catch up with old friends or to strike up a conversation with a neighbor.  
• The easiest route to the school is to drive south on Southeastern for one mile then turn right onto Hickory Road. Drive one mile and turn right onto Edgewood Ave. In one mile you'll be at FC.  
• Be sure to post your photos on the FC Band Parent Facebook Page.

Band Buttons - Orders due Sept. 28
Order your band buttons!  Download the order form. The deadline has been extended; orders are due by Saturday, September 28. Please Note: Color Guard is waiting for uniforms before taking photos. 

Bandcoming - Sunday, Sept. 29
Bandcoming will be on Sunday, September 29 from 1-4pm at Southeastway Park in Shelter 6. All students are invited to attend. Freshman and Juniors – please bring a sweet snack to share. Sophomores and Seniors – please bring a salty snack to share. Students are encouraged to bring outdoor games including cornhole, badminton, frisbees, etc. The Spirit Committee will chaperone the event. ​

Opportunity to sell PepWear on Oct. 5
Hey parents! Are you looking for another way to pay down your band fees? Here’s another opportunity for you... If you’re planning on going to our BOA competition in Muncie on Saturday, October 5, we have been invited to help staff the PepWear booths. This is another great opportunity for FC to shine. They present us with these opportunities because we always come through and represent our school and PepWear in a positive light. And, you will be allowed to watch FC perform when the time arrives. Sign up to sell PepWear here.

Help Needed with Raffle Drawings
If you have experience organizing raffles and would like to assist with the band’s raffles OR you have no experience with raffles and want to help, contact Travis Sears. 

​Reminder - Band Payments! 
The Marching Band depends on your monthly payments to cover the cost of staff and transportation.  You received your band invoice last week.  If you owe a balance, please make a payment.  

Mums Order Pick-up - Tuesday, Sept. 10 
IMPORTANT:  Pick-up will be on the SOUTH SIDE OF THE CAMPUS ON THE PRACTICE LOT.
Pick up your mum fundraiser orders on Tuesday between 5:30-7:00pm. We still need help with unloading the plants and organizing the orders. There are two shifts: 3:30-5:30pm, and 5:30-7pm. Please click here to sign up. Please contact Travis Sears - vpwaysandmeans@fcbands.org - with any questions. 

Halftime of Zionsville Football Game - Friday, September 13
Things to know:

1. Students need to bring their show shirts, black socks, athletic shorts and shoes with them to school since they will begin rehearsal at 1:30pm and practice up to the tailgate dinner and the pregame festivities.
2. Band families are invited to join our tailgating party at 4:30pm at the east side of the Annex (map below). Remember to bring blankets, chairs, and FC gear. Let's get together to celebrate our band and the FC football team's great season!
3. The tailgate menu is Walking Tacos! Every class is asked to donate something for the meal. 8th graders and freshman: bagged shredded lettuce or sliced green onions. Sophomores: Frito-style chips. Juniors: desserts. Seniors: shredded cheese or sour cream. Please drop off donations on Thursday in the prop room.
4. We still need volunteers to help with the tailgate and we need 6 more crockpots of taco meat. Sign up here.  
5. Thank you to the parent volunteers of the Spirit and Food Committees for hosting our tailgates!
6. The band will play the national anthem and FC Fight Song before kick off. At halftime, when they perform their show, cheer loud to let them know you recognize how hard they have been working.
7. After the game, once the instruments and props have been put away, the students will be dismissed.

Jackets, Decals, and Signs - Due to arrive this week
If you ordered FC Bands jackets, vehicle decals, or yard signs, check Facebook for details about delivery later this week!

Band Buttons - Orders due Saturday
Order your band buttons.  Download the order form Now. Please Note: Color Guard is waiting for uniforms before taking photos. Orders are due by Saturday, September 14.

Homecoming Parade - Candy Donations Needed
The Spirit Committee is building a float to represent the band and they are asking for candy donations. There will be a bin marked “Parade Candy” outside of the prop room. Please drop off candy donations by Tuesday, September 24. More details about the Parade will follow.

Spirit Night at Flashbacks - Thursday, September 19
September's Spirit Night is Thursday, September 19 at Flashbacks. Save the date and plan to enjoy great food while supporting the band. More information will be coming soon! 

Help Needed with Raffle Drawings
If you have experience organizing raffles and would like to assist with the band’s raffles OR you have no experience with raffles and want to help, contact Travis Sears. 

We Need YOU - Volunteer with the Band 
Learn about how YOU can make an impact on the band program! Take the volunteer survey

2019 Holiday Craft Fair - Nov. 23
The 2019 Holiday Craft Fair Committee is currently accepting vendor applications. Do you know anyone who would be interested in showcasing their talent at the event?  Please direct them to the craft fair webpage to learn more about this opportunity or to complete an application. 

Take a sneak peek at the vendors we have accepted this week in the video below! 

​We Need Your Help!
Please help us spread the word about the 2019 Holiday Craft Fair by sharing the event on your personal Facebook page, posting the flyer at work, and inviting all of your family and friends to attend.

2020 Mattress Sale - Save the Date!
The Mattress Sale is Sunday, February 23! Delay your mattress purchase - and tell your friends. For each mattress sold with your band students name, your band account will receive a direct deposit. Plan to attend the parent meeting on January 30, 2020 - if we have 100 people attend, the band has a chance to win $100.

Mark Your Calendars​​
​(Take a screenshot of this list!)

• PepWear store is open through Tuesday, September 10
• Mums Pickup - Tuesday, September 10 from 5:30pm - 7:00pm @ FC
• Practice for Guard, Percussion & Winds from 7:15-9pm on Thursday, September 12 (due to FC Parent-Teacher Conferences)
• Thank Scriping Day! - Thursday, September 12
• Football Game and Tailgate party - Friday, September 13 @ FC
• Band Competition - Saturday, September 14 @ Lawrence Central HS
• Band Button Forms are Due - Saturday, September 14 (Color Guard buttons will be available later)
• Trailer Donation Drive Kickoff - Monday, September 16
• Spirit Night - Thursday, September 19 @ Flashbacks
• Band Parent Meeting - Thursday, September 19 at 7:30pm @ FC
• Band Competition - Saturday, September 21 @ Avon HS
• Homecoming Parade Candy Donations Due - by Tuesday, September 24 @ Prop Room bin marked "Parade Candy"
• Fall Band Concert - Wednesday, September 25 at 7:30pm @ FC
• Homecoming Parade - Thursday, September 26 @ Downtown Wannamaker
• 8th Grader Night/Football/Tailgate - Friday, September 27 @ FC
• Band Competition - Saturday, September 28 @ Fishers HS
• Bandcoming - Sunday, September 29 from 1-4pm @ Southeastway Park, Shelter 6
• Visit the Band Calendar 

Who Wants to Push Props During Competitions?
The band needs about 10 - 12 or more volunteers to help move props from trucks to competition field & back. If we get enough volunteers, then we can take turns pushing, so you don’t have to push every competition. There will a prop pushing practice this week. Please get in contact with Jen Graf via Facebook message, email percussionliaison@fcbands.org, or text 317-507-5819. Thank You!

IMPORTANT: Register cell carrier to receive Competition Texts.
 
This year, the Marching Band is using Cut Time to send text messages to parents on competition days. These messages will include arrival times back to FC, storm delays, cancellations, and last-minute changes to our competition schedule. It is essential that you have registered your cell phone carrier with Cut Time, or you will not receive these text messages. If you are receiving the Cut Time emails, that DOES NOT MEAN you will receive the text messages.  

If you've given us your contact information in the past, you are likely already receiving our emails. However, if you want to receive text messages, you have to confirm your email, cell phone, and most importantly, your cell phone carrier.  Without the mobile carrier listed in Cut Time, no texts will be sent.
 
Go to Cut Time Login page - https://cuttime.net/signin.cfm
Click "Forgot Your Password?" and follow the instructions
 
Please update your contact information, verify your cell phone number, and update your cell phone/mobile Carrier. When you save the screen, it will require a birthday.  We do not need your actual birthday, so just enter 01/01/1980. The birthday tells Cut Time whether you're a child or an adult, then adjusts what features the account has access to use.
 
If you’ve already tried to login and did not receive an email, or you're unsure whether you're set up, please send an email to: cuttime@fcbands.org – and include the following information:

• Your Name and the name of any other parent/guardian
• Email addresses
• Cell phone number and mobile carrier
• Student name(s)
• Birthday and Grade level
• Home address

 
If you have any questions, please email: cuttime@fcbands.org

Here are some examples of the graphics Clubhouse has created for other schools  https://bit.ly/2L9sBlc

When is the donation drive?
The kick-off is Monday, September 16. The fundraiser ends on Monday, October 7.
 
How does this work and what happens next?
There are several pieces to the donation drive that will lead to ultimate success.

• There will be a webpage that will state the purpose and giving levels from $25 to $1000. Donations can be made by credit card or sent directly to the band office deposit box. Businesses will receive sponsorship benefits for their contributions.
  
• The webpage will feature a video of the student and photos that have been taken during practice, football games and competition.  You’ll know why these donations are needed.
  
• The band directors will work with the students to collect email addresses of friends, family, and other contacts with the purpose of sending these contacts an advertisement with the above information.
  
• Donation advertisements will be posted to social media for band families to share with their Facebook friends.
  

Will this work?
We think so! In 2018, the band used a fundraising company called Snap-Raise to conduct the donation drive for new uniforms. The event took in about $14,000 and the band received $11,000 or 80%. With this current fundraising campaign, the only overhead is the credit card processing fee of 3%. This is the perfect fundraiser. You know exactly what the money is going towards and the majority of your contribution is supporting the purpose.  And the bonus?  You’re not stuck with a useless book of coupons or something else you only bought out of obligation.

Christmas Ornaments Fundraiser - Coming in November
For a second year, we will sell holiday ornaments.

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

​See the 2018 ornament

Volunteers Needed for Mums Pick-up

There are still a few open slots that need to be filled, so please sign up to unload trucks and help organize orders for pickup on Tuesday, September 10.  Click here to sign up.

Bus Send-Off For Saturday's Competition
The Spirit Committee is organizing a send-off for our students. Everyone is invited to the FC parking lot at 5pm on Saturday, September 7 to paint your car windows, honk and hold up signs when the buses depart!

Band Buttons
Band Buttons are coming and you can pay for them now!  Download Now
Note: Color Guard is waiting for uniforms before taking photos.  Also, the design is still in progress. 
Orders are due by September 14.

Show Merch
The first PepWear order will be delivered on Thursday, September 5. Parents or students can pick up your orders Friday, September 6 after practice. The store will reopen 9/5 - 9/10.

We value your opinion! Please send comments or suggestions to NewsFlash@fcbands.org