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

BLACK HISTORY MONTH

Little Known Facts Brian Thompson The new sleek $100 bills were released by the U.S. Federal Reserve on October 8, 2013. The design was the creation of 43-year-old African American artist, Brian Thompson. Thompson walks in his fathers footsteps, who served as a cylinder maker at the U.S. Bureau of Engraving and Printing in D.C. His father saw a call for artists and knew his son would fit the bill. The artist has been working at the bureau for 24 years and he can finally call the newly release $100 bill his own design.

The Department of Education mandated Franklin County School will have to make up the two ice days taken in January. The 2 nd make-up day will be Friday, May 30.

MONDAY, February 17 MAKE-UP ICE DAY IT WILL BE A REGULAR SCHOOL DAY FOR STUDENTS!

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

Valentines Day Candy Grams: Order forms due by the end of the day Wed, Feb. 12. 4th Grade taking orders.
Deliveries will be made on Fri, Feb. 14; H/S & M/S during lunch. Fundraiser for 4th Grade Trip.

**Elementary Valentine Candidates: Deadline for turning in money for Valentine's Day King/Queen is Wed, Feb. 12.
Thank You to all candidates for participating. All candidates will receive a token of appreciation. The King/Queen and Prince/Princess will be crowned at the dance.

**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. KHM Foundation Legacy: $25,000 scholarship . Must have a GPA of 2.75-3.66 - DEADLINE: 3/1/14. Edwin G. Ruge: Available online www.csascholars.org DEADLINE: 3/3/14. Project Hope: MUST BE POSTMARKED no later than 4/1/14. DEADLINE: 4/1/14. 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. FEBRUARY CHARACTER EDUCATION: HONESTY
Being truthful & trustworthy. Tell the truth. Quote: Honesty is the single most important factor having a direct bearing on the final success of an individual, corporation, or product. Ed McMahon MENU FOR TUESDAY 2/11/14 BREAKFAST Choices of Breakfast Pizza, Toast, Biscuit & Sausage, Cinnamon Toast Cereal, Pop Tart, Yogurt, Fresh Orange, Diced Pears, PBJ Graham, Milk LUNCH Choices of BBQ Chicken & Roll, Chicken Chef Salad, Ham/Cheese Wrap, Strawberry Cup, Fresh Pear, Steamed Broccoli, Cherry Tomatoes & Red Peppers w/ Dip, Milk Grades 6-12 may choose Cheese Pizza or Cheeseburger

FCS WEEKLY CALENDAR OF EVENTS

**Tue, Feb 11: -H/S Brain Bowl meeting in room 1020 (DeVaughn) during breakfast -Guest Speaker in Ms. Mount-Simmons room during 4th period class

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-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 -Home M/S Softball & Baseball games vs Altha @ 3:00pm -Home Varsity Baseball game vs Altha @ 5:00pm -Home JV/Varsity Softball games vs Port St. Joe, 5:00/7:00pm -Hairspray Cast to meet in library @ 1:20pm- P. Creamer -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 -Football Banquet at the Fish Camp Restaurant, Cbelle @ 6:00pm -PERT TESTING in room 1106 @ 9:00am -Guest Speaker Ms. Leach, International Culinary School of Arts: Fletchers Culinary classes 1-6 periods -H/S Brain Bowl meeting in room 1020 (DeVaughn) during breakfast -After School Tutoring, Gr 3-12: Snacks in cafeteria, 2:10-3:00pm; Tutoring in classrooms, 3:00-5:00pm -Home M/S Softball/ Baseball games Tolar @ 4:30pm -Away Varsity Baseball game vs Maclay @ 4:00pm -Away Varsity Softball game vs Altha @ 6:00pm (depart FCS @ 3:30pm) -Guest Speaker Ms. Leach, International Culinary School of Arts: Fletchers Culinary classes 1-6 periods -SGA meeting in room 1105 during lunch -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 M/S Softball & Baseball games vs Wakulla @ 4:00pm (depart FCS @ 2:15pm) -Home Varsity Baseball game vs Munroe @ 4:00pm -Elementary Valentines Dance in cafeteria, 6-8:00pm- Fundraiser for 4th Grade Trip -Middle School Valentines Dance in multi-purpose bldg, 7-11:00pm- Fundraiser for 8th Grade Class/Stanton -Prof. Development- KG-5th Gr. Teachers in room 403), 8:00am-3:00pm -Boys Basketball Open Gym- Coach Sweatt

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**Fri, Feb 14:

**Sat, Feb 15: **Sun, Feb 16: **Mon,

Feb 17: Mark Your Calendars

FLA Writes Testing (4, 8, & 10 Grades): Feb. 25 (Make-ups Feb. 26) Spring Break: March 10-14 No School: April 18 Good Friday/ Easter Holiday FCAT Re-Takes for Juniors & Seniors: April 7- 11 FCAT Grades 3 - 10: April 22- May 2
TEACHER/STAFF Info

Staff- AXA Rep. Monthly Visit: Today, Feb. 11, Jean Christie will be at the District office from 9:00am-12 noon and at FCS library from 12:30-4:00pm. She has info on 403b retirement accounts, DOP options, & BENCOR accounts. Teachers FLA Writes Administration Training: Tues, Feb. 11, immediately after school. - Robinson Prof. Development K-5 Teachers: Sat, Feb. 15, in room 403, 8:00am-3:00pm -Lesson Planning- Sign-up sheet on clipboard on teacher sign-in desk. Stipend will be paid!

FCS STAFF BIRTHDAYS 2/10-2/16

Sherry Joyner (2/15)

Miscellaneous
**African-American History Festival: Friday-Sunday, Feb. 14-16, at Franklin Square in Apalachicola.
Food Vendors Retail Vendors Art & Crafts Lectures Speakers Music Dance Parade Outdoor Worship -Sponsored by HCOLA, contact info: www.HCOLA.org h_cola@yahoo.com 323-0544 or 653-7515

**Dixie Youth League Registration Sign-ups: Registration every Tuesday & Thursday in February from
5:30-7:00pm and Saturday, Feb. 22 from 11:00am-1:00pm at each local field in Eastpoint, Apalach, & Carrabelle

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**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. **FLA. 2013-14 ESE PARENT SURVEY: The Florida Department of Education is conducting a survey for
parents of students who have an Individualized Educational Plan (IEP), receive Exceptional Student Education (ESE) services and are currently attending a Florida Public School. The survey is open now through May 31, 2014. Please answer this survey at: http://www.esesurvey.com/Login.php

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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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