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

TODAY, APRIL 17
IN MULTI-PURPOSE BUILDING FROM 9:30AM-NOON 9:30-10:00: Seniors 11:00-11:30: Juniors 10:00-10:30: Freshman 11:30-12:00: 8th Grade 10:30-11:00: Sophomores

NO SCHOOL TOMORROW - APRIL 18 - GOOD FRIDAY/ EASTER HOLIDAY

FCAT TESTING THROUGH MAY 2
See FCS Weekly Calendar of Events below for grade levels that are testing this week.

**Cookie Dough Pick Up: Today, April 17, the cookie dough will arrive. Students who participated in the Cookie Dough Fundraiser will
need to make arrangements to pick up the cookie dough on Thursday from Ms. Patty Creamer in the library.

**After School Tutoring Update: 3rd grade tutoring ended on Tues, April 15. Today, April 17, is the last day for 4th grade
& M/S tutoring. 5th grade tutoring will continue through May 1. H/S & math tutoring will continue until further notice.

**8th Grade Class Trip: There will be a parent meeting regarding the trip on April 22 at 5:00pm. The final payment will be
due on April 30 - turn in to Ms. Stanton, room 1010.

**TSIC Scholarship Applications: The Take Stock In Children Mentoring & Scholarship Program applications are due on May 12th at
noon, in a sealed envelope placed in the front office mailbox of Dr. Lois Catlin. Please visit both the state website www.takestockinchildren.org (for qualifications to apply) and our local program www.TSICseahawks.org for our Franklin County activities. Applications are available from Mr. Robinson at FCS and Ms. Bacharach at the ABC school. Please note: We will not be able to accept applications after the May 12 at noon deadline. If you have any questions, please e-mail Dr. Catlin at Franklin_TSIC@hotmail.com

**Cheerleading Try-out Packets: Packets are available from Ms. Leigh Smith (room 413) or Ms. Lynn Clark (room 421).
Students must be in 5th through 11th grade, have a 2.2 GPA on current report card, & have no more than 3 discipline referrals for the school year. Packets must be completed & turned in by April 28. Try-out conditioning will be April 29-May 1 in the H/S gym, 2:30-5:00pm. Try-outs will be on May 2 in the H/S gym@ 4:00pm.

**Scholarships: CFES (College for Every Student): Turn in to Mr. Robinson. DEADLINE: 4/30/14. Franklin-Gulf Retired Educators: For students going into teaching. Turn in to Mr. Robinson. DEADLINE: 4/30/14. Willie B. Speed: For FAMU, Junior or Community College, Vocational or Technical School. POSTMARKED BY: 5/1/14. Rotary Club: Turn in to Mr. Robinson. DEADLINE: 5/9/14. Franklin Co. Sheriff: $500 scholarship. See Ms. Joyner for applications. DEADLINE: 5/15/14. Sussle: For more info visit http://sussle.org/scholarship - Awarded monthly

YEARBOOKS - $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. APRIL CHARACTER EDUCATION: INTEGRITY
Adhering steadfastly to a personal sense of honorable & ethical behavior. Sticking to what is right. Quote: The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort & convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge & controversy . Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
MENU THURSDAY 4/16/14
BREAKFAST Pre-K: Toast, Honey Nut Cheerios, Strawberry Cup, Milk KG-12th Gr: Above choices Honey Wheat Biscuit, Turkey Sausage Patty, Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cereal, Granola, Pop Tart, PBJ Graham, Strawberry Banana Yogurt, Blueberry Yogurt Parfait, Banana 6-12 Gr.: May choose Breakfast Burrito LUNCH Pre-K: Mac n Cheese, Celery Sticks w/ Dip, Diced Pears, Milk KG-5th Gr: Above Turkey Chef Salad, Peach Yogurt Parfait, Steamed Carrots, Banana 6th-12th Gr: Above choices or Chicken Nuggets or Meatball Sub

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FCS WEEKLY CALENDAR OF EVENTS

**Thu, Apr 17: -FCAT: 3 Grade Reading - 6th Grade Reading - M/S & H/S Make-ups -CAREER DAY (for 8th-12th grades) in Multi-Purpose Bldg., 9:30am- Noon see schedule top of page 1 -Field Trip: 2nd Grade Egg Hunt at Lafayette Park, Apalach, 9:30-1:00pm -Freshman Spring Fling Committee meeting in room 1220 (Duhart) during breakfast -After School Tutoring, Grades 4-12: Snacks in cafeteria 2:10-3:00pm; in classrooms 3-5:00pm -Boys Basketball practice (travel team) in gym, 3:00-5:00pm -Away Varsity Baseball game vs N. Bay Haven @ 6:00pm (Depart FCS @ 3:30pm)
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**Fri, Apr 18: -NO SCHOOL GOOD FRIDAY/ EASTER HOLIDAY

-Special ACT Math Testing in room 1103, 8:45am-12:00pm- Dunfee/Chipman **Sat, Apr 19: -Regional Track Meet at Florida High in Tallahassee starting at 12:00 noon -Fundraiser: 9th Grade Class- Bagging for Bucks at Apalach Piggly Wiggly, 10:00am-2:00pm -Senior Soccer Players Recognition Day & Intramural Soccer Game at FCS @ 2:00pm -NO OPEN GYM -FCAT: 3rd Gr. Math - 4th & 5th Gr. Reading 6th & 7th Gr. Reading computer based in computer labs **M/S Teachers: Breakfast a la carte (in testing rooms???). Also, hold 2nd period students until announcement to change to 3rd period & at which time 7th grade will report to testing rooms. -Bayside Lab: Tolberts 3rd period class (10:13-11:00am) cancelled due to FCAT testing -SAPP meeting in room 1202 (Montgomery) during 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 -Boys Basketball practice (travel team) in gym, 3:00-5:00pm -Senior Class meeting in library, 5:15-6:00pm- Malcolm/Croom - FCAT: 3rd Gr. Math - 4th & 5th Gr. Reading 6th & 7th Gr. Reading computer based in computer labs - 8th Gr. Math **M/S Teachers: Breakfast a la carte (in testing rooms???). Also, hold 2nd period students until announcement to change to 3rd period & at which time 7th grade will report to testing rooms. -Freshman Spring Fling Committee meeting in room 1220 (Duhart) during breakfast -Beta Club meeting in room 1111 (Mount-Simmons) during breakfast -FCA meetings in gym during MS and HS lunches -After School Tutoring 5th Grade, H/S, & Math: Snacks in cafeteria 2:10-3:00pm; in classrooms 3-5:00pm -Boys Basketball practice (travel team) in gym, 3:00-5:00pm -Varsity Baseball District Tournament: 1st game at Port St Joe- FCS vs PSJ @ 6:00pm -8th Grade Parent Meeting in room 1010 (Stanton) @ 5:00pm- RE: 8th Grade Trip -SAC Meeting room 117 @ 6:00pm

**Sun, Apr 20: **Mon, Apr 21:

**Tue, Apr 22:

**Wed, Apr 23: -FCAT: 4th Grade Math - 5th Grade Science - 6th Grade Math - 8th Grade Science -Field Trip: Dempsey, Parker, Vause 1st grade to Eastpoint Estuary, 9:10am-1:00pm -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 -Varsity Baseball District Tournament at S. Walton- Time- TBA
Mark Your Calendars

No School: April 18 Good Friday/ Easter Holiday

TEACHER/STAFF Info

AXA Representative Monthly Visit: Wed, April 23, Jean Christie will @ District office in a.m. & at FCS campus from 12:30-4:00pm FCS STAFF BIRTHDAYS 4/14-4/20 Scott Collins (4/14) Lydia Countryman (4/18) Brenda Vause (4/18)

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Miscellaneous
**3 AnnuAl PAtriots DAy: Saturday, April 26, at the Apalachicola Veterans Memorial Plaza, 11:00am-2:00pm.
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Program begins at 11:00am. Cajun Cookout at Noon - $7.00 Donation. Kids Eat Free. Sponsored by the Southern Builders Association. Proceeds to Benefit Veterans Memorial Plaza.

VPK Registration: April 17, and 24 at the Learning Center, 85 School Road, Eastpoint.
Items needed: Childs Birth Certificate, Social Security Card, Recent Physical, Shot record, proof of residency, parent identification. All documents must be submitted to be registered for the 2014-2015 VPK program. You will need to obtain a VPK certificate of eligibility from the Coalition. This can be obtained the third Thursday of every month. Mr. Noc Hardee completes the eligibility forms for all students. You must have a completed form to qualify for VPK/8:00 -11:00. School Readiness is a program from 11:00-2:00. You must qualify for this program, working 20 hours a week, and or going to school. The fee for the afternoon session from 11:00 2:00 is $9.00 a day or $45.00 a week. Rules and regulations must be followed for this program. ** For more information please call 670-2810, ext. 4117.
**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 .

Follow Franklin County School on Twitter @SeahawkLifeFC

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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