Elkins Band & Guard Family,

Our incoming freshman completed their second day of marching camp!  We are looking forward to a great season.  It was great to see many familiar faces and meet new people at Sunday’s registration.  There has been a lot of information shared via Booster Hub and at this past weekend’s parent meeting.  For reference, don’t forget about our Survival Guide posted on Booster Hub,  Do save it and refer to it throughout the school year.

As always, there is a lot going on as we go into marching season.  Please take the time to read the entire update and feel free to reach out with any questions.

• Complete registration by Thursday, July 31^st
• How to check your balance in Booster Hub
• Sponsorship donations 
• Fundraising:  RaiseRight, Domino’s Pizza
• Volunteer Background Check
• How to Stay in the Know: Band App, Band Calendar

Band Registration must be completed by Thursday, July 31^st  

If you missed our registration event or could not complete the process you have until Thursday, July 31^st at 11:59pm to complete it.  This include purchasing any items like Fan Shirts, Shoes, Gloves, and Tailgate meals. Please click here to complete your registration:  Band Registration 2025-2026

How to check your balances in Booster Hub

Moving to Booster Hub has so many advantages with centralizing our communications, volunteer signups, etc.  In addition, you can monitor your purchases and outstanding balances through Booster Hub.  To do this, you need to log into your Booster Hub account, click on Accounts.  If you have a balance to pay, you can complete the payment from that page.  If you have not already done so, you can create your Booster Hub account here: https://elkinsband.boosterhub.com/register/12183   

Sponsorship Donations due Thursday, July 31st for inclusion on banner

We are always grateful for our sponsors.  Time is running to place your name on the banner as a family sponsor.  Does your company match donations?  Please do apply for the match!   Please click here to fill out family and/or corporate sponsorship information and make payment:  https://elkinsband.boosterhub.com/store/10324.  If you have any questions, please email us at sponsorship@elkinsband.org.

Fundraising:  RaiseRight and Domino’s

Raise Right:  Help us earn more for our organization by buying gift cards and shopping online through RaiseRight! Choose from over 1,000 brands, including Amazon, The Home Depot, Starbucks, and Walmart.

We would love to be able to give back to our families with the rebates from gift card purchases and online shopping. This can help us reduce band fees and cover other costs we have during the year. 

Here is a link to this week's bonuses: https://links.raiseright.com/s/vb/gblM-MOyPwVtCWZ05vOSadT4qsgiKzHsm9M9F6RHEvlYjP6sGcQKGhBK86JAGk67cchqdFwDJ3s93PvAtapfdx7LNiUeGx9MfRcFisRO9oon41s407K54mrIF58qv2l0Sz0Kpio9Y3voPlaZsI77fEA8vOb_QWc-vkunkWw/aIlBULgifwb-Tl2E45jvAbNV2IIGfNsl/11

Join in:

·      Click on this link to get started or download the RaiseRight App from your phone's app store.

·      Elkins Band Booster Club’s enrollment code: SL4SL5WVG9SQ

Domino’s:  As discussed in this past weekend’s parent meeting, don’t forget to participate in the Domino’s fundraiser!  Here are a few important details!

1. We would like each student to sell a minimum of 15 cards each (you’ll get a free card and a free t-shirt when we all hit this goal)! 
2. Register for a personal link and a chance to win $50 Gift Cards here: https://register.dominos.cards/48392
3. Text your personal link or the store link to every number saved in your phone! 
4. Forward your link to all contacts saved in your email directory!
5. Share the link to all social media platforms that you are on!

If you do not wish to register, share our store link: https://store.dominos.cards/48392

FBISD Volunteer Background Checks

If you plan to help the band in any capacity this school year you must complete an annual background check with the school district. This applies for any help you may provide at a football game, contest or on campus. FBISD clears the volunteer list every year on July 1st, and a new application is required. Click the following link to complete Background Check If you have issues, please contact FBISD Human Resources at 281-634-1270.   Once you complete the form, please forward a copy of the approval email to Lyra Gulfo, vicepresident@elkinsband.org.

How to stay in the know: Download the Band App and Google Calendar

In addition to the weekly newsletter that you will receive from the EHS Band and Guard Boosters (posted on Booster Hub and Band App), we highly recommend that you download the Band Calendar and Band App to stay on top of what’s happening with the band program.

• Band App – EHS Band and Guard 2025-2026:  Our band directors will send out their weekly “Notes from the Band Staff” via the Band App with all things the students need to be aware of for upcoming school activities. The band staff also send out announcements and communicate arrival times to the band hall while on marching and performance trips. Click this link to be added to this group:  https://band.us/n/ada3AdZ1b5F3C
• Band App – Elkins Band Boosters Club Volunteers 2025-26: We communicate with our volunteers via the BandApp. We will post requests and reminders for volunteers. Another nice feature, we have linked the band Google calendar to this group, so you can also see upcoming events in the app. Click this link to be added to this group:  https://band.us/n/a7a6bag058G2G
• Band Calendar: Schedules get adjusted from time to time and the band calendar is always updated quickly and is the best place to look for dates and times. Visit https://elkinsband.boosterhub.com/about/11121 and click the +Add Calendar link to add the calendar to your calendar. 

Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions that may pop up. The board is here to help!

It’s a great day to be a Knight!

Zia Anklesaria

EHS Band & Guard Booster Secretary