October 28, 2019

Upcoming Performances

ISSMA Semi-State at Ben Davis - Saturday, Nov. 2
The top 10 teams from this event will move on to the State Finals at Lucas Oil Stadium on Saturday, November 9.
Things to know:

1. Ben Davis HS is located at 1200 N Girls School Rd, Indianapolis +Google Map
2. See itinerary below for the day's schedule.
3. Let's cheer loud to boost our kids to perform their best and get them to State Finals!
4. The itinerary states an estimated time of return back to FC. If the time changes dramatically, then we will let parents know via text and both Facebook pages. Students will not be released until the trucks and semi trailer have been unloaded.​

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Marching Flashes Spirit​

Help us Fill Goody Bags for Semi-State - Donations due THURSDAY 
The Spirit Committee is collecting donations to fill Goody Bags! The Goody Bags will be passed out to students for their trip to Semi-State on Saturday, November 2. There is a bin marked "Goody Bags" outside of the prop room door. Please no chocolate or peanuts. Please turn in donations by Thursday at the end of rehearsal so we can include them. Thank you! ​

Fundraising

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Haunted House - Ends Nov. 9
Click on the flyer above or order your tickets here. Enter the coupon code: FCBAND to receive $3 off per ticket. This code will also give FC Bands a portion of the sales. This discount is open to the public so share it with your family and friends!

Ornament sale is coming - begins Nov. 11

• Four ornaments to choose from OR buy them all as a set.
• November 11 – Web Store Opens and paper order forms will be available.
• First set of orders will be delivered just before Thanksgiving!
• Ornaments will be available at the November 23 Craft Fair.  Show them off at the Thanksgiving family gathering!

Handmade in Africa with Fair-Trade wages! Half of the proceeds benefit an orphanage in Swaziland.

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Sell PepWear to Earn Money for your Band Account - Nov. 13-16
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. Click here to sign up for a shift at BOA Grand Nationals at Lucas Oil Stadium. ​​Spots are filling up quickly! 

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Holiday Craft Fair on Nov. 23 - Volunteers Needed!
Our 1st annual craft fair is Saturday, November 23. The proceeds will go towards our new band trailer. It takes a lot of volunteers to accommodate over 100 vendors, food concessions, event day activities, and our customers. Your participation is critical in making this event a success. We need adult volunteers on both Friday, November 22 and Saturday, November 23. You will receive free admission to the craft fair when you volunteer for one or more shifts. Sign-Up for a Volunteer Spot! 

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Kroger Community Rewards  
Kroger Community Rewards makes fundraising easy. All you have to do is shop at Kroger and scan your Plus Card! A small portion of your purchase will be donated to the Band.This is FREE MONEY for the band! You must register your Kroger card every year.  Ask your friends and family to register their cards - it adds up! 

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Marching Band Banquet - Nov. 26
Join us in celebrating another fantastic season for the Marching Flashes! Below is all the information you need for the banquet at Valle Vista Country Club on November 26. Student tickets have been generously paid for by the Band Boosters but please include them on the RSVP so we can get an accurate number of who is attending. Please note the deadline to turn in your RSVP and money for banquet tickets is Wednesday, Nov. 13. Hard copies will also be available outside of the band office.

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Housekeeping 

Band Accounts   
As a reminder, students with overdue Band Booster account balances will not be allowed to participate in winter guard or indoor percussion activities. Additionally, students with overdue balances at the end of December will also not be allowed to attend the trip in March to Disney. Please reach out to treasurer@fcbands.org or evan.cooper@ftcsc.org for more information or concerns. Constant communication is imperative for any exceptions to be made.

Pep Band is coming in November!
The FC Pep Band starts in November and is a great opportunity to play fun music with friends and be part of the action at boy's and girl's basketball games. This activity is open to all band students and is quite inexpensive. You'll be given a jersey with your graduation year on the back. There were 8 games last year that began after Thanksgiving and continued into February. That's only about 2 games per month, a very low time commitment. PIZZA is served at halftime. More information from Mr. Ellinger will be coming soon.

Did You Know?

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IPA Clinic Day - Dec. 7 9a-4p
Make plans to attend the 2019 IPA Clinic Day! Learn from and listen to some of the best percussionists across the nation.
What: 2019 IPA Clinic Day
When: December 7th, 9am-4pm
Where: Plainfield HS - Plainfield, IN
Cost: $15 for pre-registration, $20 on the day of.
Click here or on the the flyer to preregister

Mark Your Calendars 

• Halloween Rehearsal (Thursday, October 31) - students may dress up as long as costumes do not interfere with their ability to perform 
• ISSMA Semi-State (Ben Davis) - Saturday, November 2 (top ten advance to State Finals)
• ISSMA State Finals (Lucas Oil Stadium) - Saturday, November 9
• Ornament Sales Begin - Monday, November 11 
• Winter Guard Try-Outs - November 11, 13 & 15
• Sounds of the Season Tickets go on sale  - November 13
• PepWear Volunteer Opportunity - November 13-16
• Band Parent Meeting - Thursday, November 14 @ 7:30pm in the Spaceship Room
• Papa John's Spirit Days - November 14-18 (more information to come)
• FC Bands Holiday Craft Fair - Saturday, November 23 
• Marching Band Banquet - Tuesday, November 26 @ 6:30pm
• IPA Clinic Day - Saturday, December 7 @ Plainfield HS
• Visit the Band Calendar