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Band News Flash August 12, 2019

8/10/2019

 

Band Calendar Got You Down?

"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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Mums Order Forms and Payment Due Friday, August 16

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
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Decals, Signs, Jackets - Only Five More Days

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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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First Football Game, August 23

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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Senior Banner Photos - This Week!

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
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Stay Informed, Get Connected

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
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Volunteer Survey -

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
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Shop With Scrip - Next Order is Due Friday, August 16

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

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Parent Meeting, 7:30pm Thursday, August 15

Location: Spaceship Room
  • We will discuss any and all of the topics in this News Flash
  • Answer your questions and take your suggestions
  • We want to know you!  Please say 'Hi' and introduce yourself.
  • What will happen in September?

2019 Marching Band Show Shirts

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!
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6215 South Franklin Road
​Indianapolis, IN 46259

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Evan Cooper, Director of Bands
  
evan.cooper@ftcsc.org
Derek Ellinger, Associate Director of Bands
  derek.ellinger@ftcsc.org 
Chris Hodgson, Percussion Director
  
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Adam Faircloth, Color Guard Director
  
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