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MOTTO: Inspire with our Hearts, Lead with Humility, Soar with Pride.

CELEBRATE LITERACY WEEK JANUARY 13 - 17

Muffins for Moms

Thursday, Jan. 16, in library from 7:30-8:30am CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR LADY SEAHAWK SOCCER TEAM ON THEIR WIN in the FIRST ROUND OF THE district playoffs.
On Monday, Jan. 13, they defeated John Paul II in overtime, 4-3, in the torrential rain! They will play Maclay High School TODAY, Jan. 15, at Maclay at 7:00pm. The winner will play in the finals on Fri, Jan. 17. GO SEAHAWKS!

**Miss Seahawk Pageant: The 5th Miss Seahawk Pageant will be held Saturday, Feb. 22, here at FCS.
Entry forms are available from Miss Lynn Clark in room 421 or Ms. Stephanie Howze-Jones in room 1221. Entry fee is $60.00 and is due BEFORE the end of the school day on Feb. 7. THERE WILL BE NO LATE ENTRIES ACCEPTED. TEACHERS & STAFF SOUP TO GO! Starting today through March28, Ms. Fletchers Culinary Class will have a daily Soup to Go! The cost will be $3 to $5 dollars, depending on the cost of ingredients. A great & quick meal on these cold days!

**Junior Class Meeting: Thurs, Jan. 16, on the cafeteria stage during lunch. **SAC Meeting: Tues, Jan. 21, in the front office conference room at 6:00pm. **TSIC Meeting: For students, parents, & mentors - Tues, Jan. 21, in the FCS library from 4:30-5:30pm. **SENIORS- Do you need assistance applying to college? Mr. Robinson will be taking appointments, for Seniors who need
Assistance, on the following Fridays: Jan. 17, 24, & 31.

FCS Middle School Photo Class Photography Exhibit Jan. 10 Jan. 31 at the Eastpoint Public Library during Library Hours **Scholarships: Mediacom 2014 World Class: Available online www.mediacomworldclass.com DEADLINE: 2/15/14. Franklin-Gulf Retired Educators: For students going into teaching. Turn in to Mr. Robinson. DEADLINE: 4/30/14. Sussle: For more info visit http://sussle.org/scholarship Awarded monthly
JANUARY CHARACTER EDUCATION: COMMITMENT
Binding yourself to a course of action despite obstacles. Make yourself a promise and keep it. Quote: The difference between impossible and the possible lies in a mans determination. MENU FOR WEDNESDAY 1/15/14 BREAKFAST Pre-K: Toast, Frosted Flakes Cereal, Apple Slices, Milk KG-12th Gr: Above choices Ham/Egg/Cheese Biscuit, Honey Wheat Biscuit, Turkey Sausage Patty, Pop Tart, Blueberry Muffin, Peach Yogurt Parfait, Fresh Orange, PBJ Graham LUNCH Pre-K: BBQ Chicken w/ Roll, Broccoli, Fruit Cocktail, Milk KG-5th Gr: Above Choices or Chicken Nuggets, Taco Salad, PBJ Sandwich, Cucumber Slices w/ Dip, Fresh Orange 6th-12th Gr: Above choices or Pepperoni Pizza

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FCS WEEKLY CALENDAR OF EVENTS

**Wed, Jan 15: -H/S Brain Bowl meeting in room 1020 (DeVaughn) during breakfast -Seniors meet one on one with Mr. Robinson - by appointment only! -Field Trip: 7th Gr. Science classes to St. Joe Buffer, 8:30am-1:30pm -NHS meeting in room 1220 (Duhart) during breakfast -SGA meeting in room 1105 (Edwards) during lunch -Chess Club in room 1009 (Collins), 2:10-3:10pm -Drama Club in cafeteria, 2:30-3:30pm -Odyssey of the Mind meeting in room 1007 (Countryman), 2:30pm-5:00pm -Girls District Soccer Tournament at Maclay High School: FCS vs Maclay @ 7:00pm (Team Departs FCS @ 3:00pm) -Muffins for Moms in the library, 7:30-8:30am -SAPP meeting in room 1202 (Montgomery) during breakfast -Seniors meet one on one with Mr. Robinson - by appointment only! -Field Trip: 7th Gr. Science classes to St. Joe Buffer, 8:30am-1:30pm -Math Mu Alpha Theta meeting in room 1210 (Weston) during HS lunch -Junior Class meeting on cafeteria stage during HS lunch -After School Tutoring, Gr 3-12: Snacks in cafeteria, 2:10-3:00pm; Tutoring in classrooms, 3:00-5:00pm -M/S Honor Roll Social in cafeteria during lunch -Odyssey of the Mind meeting in room 1007 (Countryman), 2:30pm-5:00pm -Home Varsity Girls & Boys Basketball games vs Bozeman, 6:00/7:30pm -Away Varsity Girls & JV/Varsity Boys Basketball games vs Port St. Joe Vars Girls @ 4:30 JV Boys @ 6:-00 Vars Boys @ 7:30pm -Boys Basketball Open Gym- Coach Sweatt -NO SCHOOL MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR DAY -Presentations by SWAT members at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration, Apalach Armory, 8:00am-6:00pm -Boys District Soccer Tournament at Maclay High School: FCS vs ??? Time: TBA FCS Team departs FCS at 12:30pm -FCA meetings in gym during MS and HS lunches -After School Tutoring, Gr 3-12: Snacks in cafeteria, 2:10-3:00pm; Tutoring in classrooms, 3:00-5:00pm -Odyssey of the Mind meeting in room 1007 (Countryman), 2:30pm-5:00pm -TSIC meeting with students/parents/mentors in library, 4:30-5:30pm -Away Varsity Girls Basketball game vs N. Florida Christian @ 6:00pm -SAC meeting in room 117 (front office conference room) @ 6:00pm -4th Grade Parent meeting in room 117 (front office conference room) @ 7:00pm -Boys District Soccer Tournament at Maclay High School: Teams & Time- TBA
Mark Your Calendars

**Thu, Jan 16:

**Fri, Jan 17:

**Sat, Jan 18: **Sun, Jan. 19: **Mon, Jan 20:

**Tue, Jan 21:

Martin Luther King Holiday NO SCHOOL: Jan. 20 Teacher of Year & School Related Employee of Year Banquet: Feb. 10 Football Banquet: Feb. 12 Presidents Day NO SCHOOL STUDENTS: Feb. 17 (Teacher Planning Day) FLA Writes Testing (4, 8, & 10 Grades): Feb. 25 (Make-ups Feb. 26)

TEACHER/STAFF Info

M/S Teachers Meeting: Mon, Jan. 21, in room 1007 (Countryman) @ 2:20pm

FCS STAFF BIRTHDAYS 1/13-1/20

Mary Jean Johnson-cafeteria (1/16) David Meyer (1/17) Celia McIntyre (1/18) Deene Cook (1/20)

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Miscellaneous
**Franklin County Annual Observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday: Mon, Jan. 20, at 11:00am at the
National Guard Armory in Apalachicola Guest speaker- FL State Representative Halsey Beshears For more info contact Dolores Croom @ 653-5943 or Robert Davis @ 653-5089

**Community Health Fair: Wed, Jan. 22, from 3-5:00pm at the Apalachicola Armory, 66 Fourth Street. Free blood pressure,
glucose, BMI, hemoglobin, & cholesterol checks. Sponsored by Apalachee Center, CCYS,FL Health of Franklin County, Franklins Promise, N. FL Medical Centers, Phoenix Family Health Care Center, Sacred Heart Hospital on the Gulf, & Univ. of FL.

Follow Franklin County School on Twitter @SeahawkLifeFC

BOX TOPS for EDUCATION: The Franklin County School PTO is collecting Box Tops! Please send all Box Tops to your child's teacher. Middle and High parents can save them too! Staff, please turn your Box Tops in to Mrs. Laura King or Lydia Countryman . GED INFO
The GED Test will not administered by the Franklin County School District until further notice. For alternative testing locations, contact Maxine Creamer at the Literacy Center at 670-4481. Franklin County School District is no longer required by the FL. Dept. of Education to keep GED records. Individuals interested in obtaining their GED diploma/transcripts must contact FLDOE at 850-245-0449 or at their website: ged.fldoe.org

**The Federal McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act states that children & youth who lack a fixed, regular, & adequate nighttime residence are considered homeless. If, due to a loss of housing, a child must live in a shelter, motel, vehicle, campground, on the street, in abandoned buildings, or doubled-up with relatives or friends, then he/she is eligible to receive services provided under the McKinney-Vento Act. For additional information contact Hengle Student & Family Assistance LLC., Sandi Hengle, Franklin County Schools Homeless Liaison, anytime at cell number (850) 323-0982 or email shengle@franklin.k12.fl.us FYI Parents - Student Documents & Forms Online: Parent documents of interest may be found at
www.franklincountyschools.org/schoolcodeofconduct.htm . Documents include but are not limited to: Code of Conduct, Student Progression Plan, FC Academy Handbook, Athletic Handbook, Parent's Right to Know, School Improvement Plans, Parent Involvement Plans, Student Records Manual, Supplemental Education Services (Tutoring), School Public Accountability Reports and the District Title I -5 Year Plan. All documents will be made available in Spanish upon request. Call 670-2810 x 4108 or email jmalone@franklin.k12.fl.us indef.

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