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MOTTO: Inspire with our Hearts, Lead with Humility, Soar with Pride. TEACHERS & STAFF SOUP TO GO!

Miss Seahawk Pageant: Saturday, Feb. 22, at FCS

Cafeteria. Entry fee is $60.00 & is due BEFORE the end of the school day on Fri, Feb. 7. Entry forms available from Miss Lynn Clark or Ms. Stephanie Howze-Jones.

Ms. Fletchers Culinary Class Cost: $3.00 A great meal on these cold days!

Franklin County School will not accept outside deliveries for students for Valentines Day.

**PERT Sign-Up/ Testing: 10th & 11th graders must sign up in the library by Fri, Jan. 31, to take the PERT on Wed, Feb. 5. **Staff- Silent Bid for Baked Goods: Fri, Jan. 31, the Junior Class will have baked goods in the front office lounge in the
morning for viewing & bidding.

**Donations of Gently Used Coats: If anyone has coats no longer needed, please consider donating them to the school.
The coats would be made available for students who come to school without coats on cold days or for students to keep if needed. Coats should be turned in to Wanda Teat for elementary students or to Countryman, Solomon, or DeVaughn for upper grades.

Valentines Day Candy Grams: The 4th Grade will be taking orders for the candy grams at a cost of $1.00. Return order
forms no later than the end of the day on Feb. 12. Deliveries will be made on Fri, Feb. 14; H/S & M/S during lunch.

**SENIORS- Do you need assistance applying to college? Mr. Robinson will be taking appointments on Fri, Jan. 31. **Scholarships: Mediacom 2014 World Class: Available online www.mediacomworldclass.com DEADLINE: 2/15/14. Buick Achievers: Available online www.buickachievers.com DEADLINE: 2/28/14. Edwin G. Ruge: Available online www.csascholars.org DEADLINE: 3/3/14. 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 Southern Scholarship Foundation: Students enrolling in one of the following colleges- FAMU, FSU, Florida Gulf
Coast University, University of Florida, Tallahassee Community College or Santa Fe Community College & demonstrate financial need, may apply for scholarship housing. For more info or to apply, go to http://www.southernscholarship.org/ . Applications are accepted year round; but the priority deadline is March 1 for those enrolling in the fall semester of 2014. 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 THURSDAY 1/30/14 BREAKFAST Pre-K: Toast, Frosted Flakes Cereal, Apple Slices, Milk KG-12th Gr: Above choices or Ham/Egg/Cheese Biscuit, Honey Wheat Biscuit, Turkey Sausage Patty, Pop Tart, Blueberry Muffin, Peach Yogurt Parfait, Fresh Orange, PBJ Graham LUNCH Pre-K: Turkey & Gravy w/ Roll, Sweet Corn, Orange Juice, Milk KG-5th Gr: Above Choices or Taco Salad w/ Tortilla Chips, PBJ Sandwich, Carrot Sticks w/ Dip, Fruit Cocktail 6th-12th Gr: Above choices or Cheeseburger or Stuffed Crust Cheese Pizza

FCS WEEKLY CALENDAR OF EVENTS

**Thu, Jan 30: -Gulf Coast College Day in library 11th Grade @ 10:13 & 7th Grade @ 11:07am -SAPP meeting in room 1202 (Montgomery) during breakfast -H/S Brain Bowl meeting in room 1020 (DeVaughn) during breakfast -GCSC Foundation Scholarship meeting in room 1106 @ 10:00am- Robinson -Math Mu Alpha Theta meeting - CANCELLED -After School Tutoring, Gr 3-12: Snacks in cafeteria, 2:10-3:00pm; Tutoring in classrooms, 3:00-5:00pm -Away JV/Varsity Boys Basketball games vs Blountstown -cancelled -Varsity Girls District Basketball Tournament at Liberty County: FCS vs Bozeman @ 6:00pm

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**Fri, Jan 31:

-Field Trip: H/S STEM students to Gulf- Franklin Center, PSJ, 7:30am-approx. 5:00pm- Robinson -SGA meeting in room 1105 during lunch -Countrymans 6th per. class to Bayside Environment Lab, 1:20-2:00pm -H/S Brain Bowl meeting in room 1020 (DeVaughn), 2:20-3:00pm -Odyssey of the Mind meeting in room 1007 (Countryman), 2:30pm-5:00pm -Away JV/Varsity Boys Basketball games vs John Paul 111, 5:30/7:00pm -Formal Photos/ CD of Homecoming Court, Valedictorians, Salutatorian, Senior Cap & Gowns by Yearbook Staff, 9:00am-6:00pm Jennifer Edwards -Formal Photos/ CD of Homecoming Court, Valedictorians, Salutatorian, Senior Cap & Gowns by Yearbook Staff, 9:00am-6:00pm Jennifer Edwards -Boys Basketball Open Gym- Coach Sweatt -Junior Prom Committee meeting in room 809 (Gavigan) during lunch -Chess Club in room 1009 (Collins), 2:10-3:10pm -H/S Brain Bowl meeting in room 1020 (DeVaughn) 2:20-3:00pm -Odyssey of the Mind meeting in room 1007 (Countryman), 2:30pm-5:00pm -Franklin Writes Testing Grades 4, 8, & 10 -H/S Brain Bowl meeting in room 1020 (DeVaughn) during breakfast -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 -Away JV/Varsity Softball games vs Blountstown, 5:00/7:00pm (Teams depart FCS @ 2:30pm) -Varsity Boys District Basketball Tournament at Liberty County: Teams & Times- TBA -Senior Superlative voting on cafeteria stage during breakfast & lunch -NHS meeting in room 1220 (Duhart) during breakfast -PERT TESTING in room 1106 computer lab @ 9:00am -Chess Club in room 1009 (Collins), 2:10-3:10pm -Drama Club in cafeteria, 2:30-3:30pm -H/S Brain Bowl meeting in room 1020 (DeVaughn), 2:20-3:00pm -Odyssey of the Mind meeting in room 1007 (Countryman), 2:30pm-5:00pm -Senior Class Officers meeting in room 1005 (Malcolm), 3:30-4:00pm
Mark Your Calendars

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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
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**Coaching Supplements/Positions Available: If interested in one of the positions listed, notify AD Michael Sweatt by Feb 5: Head Vars. Baseball Head JV/Vars. Assistant Baseball Head M/S Baseball Statistician Baseball Head Vars. Softball Head JV/Vars. Assistant Softball Head M/S Softball Statistician Softball. If no staff members apply, non-staff will be considered according to Franklin County School District policy. Non-staff applicants must hold a State of FLA Athletic coachs certificate & submit applications to Morna Smith no later than Wed, Feb. 5.
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STAFF Silent Auction for Baked Goods: Fri, Jan. 31, in the front office lounge. Fundraiser for Junior Class M/S Teachers Meeting: Tues, Feb. 4, in room 1007 (Countryman) @2:20pm

FCS STAFF BIRTHDAYS 1/27-2/2

Dale Millender (1/29) Stephanie Howze-Jones (2/2) Karl Lester (2/2)
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Miscellaneous
**Apalachicola Mardi Gras Parade: Fri, Jan. 31, starting @ 5:30pm in front of the Bowery & ending at Riverfront Park. $5.00
registration to be in parade. For more info or to pre-register call 670-5064 or 697-8571. Sponsored by Franklin Co. Habitat for Humanity.

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 .

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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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