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

3rd NINE WEEKS ELEMENTARY AWARDS CEREMONY

THURSDAY, APRIL 3 In Multi-Purpose Building

KG 2nd Grades at 9:00am

3rd 5th Grades at 10:00am

**Scholarships: 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 Franklin Co. Sheriff: $500 scholarship. See Ms. Joyner for applications. DEADLINE: 5/15/14. COST: $60 if order by April 11. After April 11, cost will be $65.
There will be 240 total pages in the 2013-14 yearbook. The first 208 pages will be delivered around May 9. The final 32 pages will be delivered in July/August as an insert (will include graduation events, plays, class trips, & Freshman Fling). A Yearbook Signing Party has been approved for those who have purchased a 2013-14 yearbook: May 16 for grades 6-12 and May 23 for elementary.

REMINDER TO STUDENTS & STAFF Students on Campus after School Dismissed

Students are not to stay on campus once school is dismissed unless they are being supervised by a staff member. Students staying after school for tutoring/sports/club activities must stay with their teacher/coach until a parent or guardian pick the students up or until the students get on the Activity Bus. MARCH CHARACTER EDUCATION: COURAGE
The personal strength to face difficulties, obstacles, & challenges. Be brave, make positive choices. Quote: Courage is resistance to fear, mastery of fear NOT absence of fear. Mark Twain MENU MONDAY 3/31/14
BREAKFAST Pre-K: French Toast, Fruit Cocktail, Milk KG-12th Gr: Above choices or Honey Wheat Biscuit, Chicken Patty, Apple Jacks or Frosted Flakes Cereal, Pop Tart, PBJ Graham, Strawberry Banana Yogurt, Blueberry Yogurt Parfait, Granny Smith Apple LUNCH Pre-K: Oven Fried Chicken, Roll, Mashed Potatoes, Diced Peaches, Milk KG-5th Gr: Above Choices Taco Salad, Yogurt/Cheese Stick/Pretzel, Carrot Sticks w/ Dip, Granny Smith Apple 6th-12th Gr: Above choices or Beef n Bean Burrito or Cheeseburger

FCS WEEKLY CALENDAR OF EVENTS

**Mon, Mar 31: -Bayside Lab: Tolberts 3rd period class (10:13-11:00am) - weather permitting -Junior Prom Committee meeting in room 809 (Gavigan) during lunch -SAPP meeting in room 1202 (Montgomery) during lunch -Field Trip: SWAT members to Apalach CVS for Presentation, 12:25-1:50pm- Croom -Chess Club in room 1009 (Collins), 2:10-3:10pm -Hairspray play practice in library, 2:15-3:30pm -H/S Brain Bowl meeting in room 1020 (DeVaughn) 2:20-3:00pm -Drama Club/Play Practice in cafeteria, 2:30-3:30pm -Odyssey of the Mind meeting in room 1007 (Countryman), 2:30pm-5:00pm **Tue, Apr 1: -REPORT CARDS GO HOME -Senior Class Voting for Senior Superlatives in cafeteria during breakfast & lunch -H/S Brain Bowl meeting in room 1020 (DeVaughn) during breakfast -Freshman Spring Fling Committee meeting in room 1220 (Duhart) 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 Varsity Softball games vs Rickards Doubleheader 3:00/5:00pm (depart FCS @ 12 noon) -Away Varsity Baseball games at Port St. Joe vs PSJ & Tenn. Community H/S 3:30/6:00pm

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**Wed, Apr 2:

-NHS meeting in room 1220 during breakfast -Prom Attendees- Mandatory meeting with Mr. Bidwell in cafeteria immediately following lunch -Chess Club in room 1009 (Collins), 2:10-3:10pm -Hairspray play practice in library, 2:15-3:30pm -Drama Club/Play Practice 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 Officers meeting in room 1005 (Malcolm), 3:30-4:00pm -H/S Brain Bowl meeting in room 1020 (DeVaughn) during breakfast -Freshman Spring Fling Committee meeting in room 1220 (Duhart) during breakfast -National Honor Society DUI Awareness activity in various classrooms throughout day -Elementary Awards Day for 3rd Nine weeks in multi-purpose bldg.KG-2nd Grades @ 9:00am 3rd-5th Grades @ 10:00am -Freshman Orientation for upcoming 8th graders in library @ 11:30pm- Robinson -After School Tutoring, Gr 3-12: Snacks in cafeteria, 2:10-3:00pm; Tutoring in classrooms, 3:00-5:00pm -Senior Class meeting in library, 5:15-6:00pm -SGA meeting in room 1105 (Edwards) during lunch -M/S Honor Roll Social in cafeteria during lunch -Special Music Class- 4th & 5th Grade ESE students in room 331 (Parish), 1-2:00pm -Guitar Club in room 1003 (Solomon), 2:10-3:00pm -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 -Home Varsity Baseball game vs Wewa @ 6:00pm -Away Track Meet at Bay H/S, Panama City @ 10:00am -PROM at Apalachicola Armory, 8:00pm-Midnight -Boys Basketball Open Gym- Coach Sweatt
Mark Your Calendars

**Thu, Apr 3:

**Fri, Apr 4:

**Sat, Apr 5: **Sun, Apr 6:

IOWA Testing, KG-2 Grades: April 7-15 FCAT Re-Takes for Juniors & Seniors: April 7- 11 FCAT Grades 3 10: April 14- May 2 No School: April 18 Good Friday/ Easter Holiday
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TEACHER/STAFF Info

District Volleyball Coaches Meeting: Mon, March 31, in FCS conference room 117@ 11:00am M/S Teachers Meeting: Tues, April 1, in room 1007 (Countryman) @ 2:20pm STAFF- Health Care News/Insurance Meeting: Wed, April 2, in FCS library @ 1:15 & 2:15pm. Scott Fenstermaker from Strategic Benefits Group will give an update on our group health insurance options. District Soccer Coaches Meeting: Thurs, April 3, in FCS conference room 117@ 11:00am STAFF- Supplemental Health Care News Meeting: Thurs, April 10, in FCS library @ 1:15 & 2:15pm. Jerry Alford from AFLAC will give an update on supplemental insurance options & open enrollment info. FCS STAFF BIRTHDAYS 3/31-4/6 Michael Sweatt (3/31) Linda Mitchell (4/2) Cathy Wood (4/2) LeeAnna Parrish (4/4)

Miscellaneous
**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

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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