Tuesday, October 4, 2011 , 1 Tues

Be Responsible . . . Be Respectful . . . Be Safe!

**Voting for Senior Superlatives through Oct. 21. Seniors will vote on the stage during lunch alphabetically
by last names.

Seahawk Scoop

**Middle School SGA: This year Middle School will have a Student Government Council! To sign up for your
chance to be chosen as a M/S SGA Representative, please see Ms. Stanton during breakfast or after school. DEADLINE IS FRIDAY, OCT. 7th.

**SWAT: SWAT (Students Working Against Tobacco) is accepting new members in middle & high school. If you would
like to join, stop by room 1221 & see Mrs. Croom.

**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 Sandi Hengle, Homeless Liaison, at the Franklin County School District Office in Eastpoint, 670-2810 or cell number 323-0982.

**K-5 Grade: Choice of One- Hotdog, Turkey Salad, PB Cup Lite Meal, or PBJ Sandwich Choice of Two- Side Salad, Fruit Cup, Sweet Potato Puffs; May Select- Cookie
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LUNCH FOR TODAY

**6th-12th Grade: Choice of above or Cheeseburger, Pepperoni Pizza, Salad, or Lite Alternative

FCS WEEKLY CALENDAR OF EVENTS

**Tue, Oct 4: **Tue, 4: -FCA meetings in the gym during H/S & M/S lunch -Away M/S-JH Football game vs Grand Ridge @ 7:00pm -Senior Class Parent Informational meeting in the library, 6:30-8:00pm -SGA meeting in the gym wrestling room during lunch -Field Trip: 7th Grade Science Classes to the Eastpoint Estuary Center, 8:00am-H/S Beta Club meeting in Ms. Mount-Simmons room, 1217, during breakfast -Senior Class Officers meeting in the cafeteria during lunch -H/S Voting for Homecoming Court on the stage in the cafeteria during lunch -Home M/S-JH Volleyball game vs Blountstown @ 4:00pm Doubleheader! -Away JV/Varsity Volleyball games vs Liberty @ 6:00/ 7:00pm -School Board meeting at the Willie Speed Boardroom, Eastpoint, @ 6:00pm -Field Trip: 7th Grade Science Classes to the Eastpoint Estuary Center, 8:00am-9th Grade Class Officers meeting in Ms. Mount-Simmons room, 1217, during -H/S ARP Class First Forum in Mrs. Mount-Simmons room during 2nd period -Away Varsity Football game vs Port St. Joe @ 7:30pm -4th Grade Class Fundraiser- Oysters on the Half Shell on SGI at the Oyster Festival, 4:00pm (or until sold out) - proceeds go towards their St. Augustine Class -Elem & M/S Odyssey of the Mind to meet in Ms. Countrymans room, 1018, 2:30-11th Grade Class & Parent meeting in the cafeteria @ 6:00pm VERY -PTO meeting in the library @ 6:00pm

**Wed, Oct 5: **Wed, 5: **Thur, Oct 6: **Thur, 6: 1:30pm

**Fri, Oct 7: **Fri, 7: 1:30pm breakfast

**Sat, Oct 8: **Sat, 8: 11:00amTrip **Mon, Oct 10: **Mon, 10: 4:30pm IMPORTANT!!!

Mark Your Calendars **PARENT CONFERENCE DAY: **HOMECOMING/ FOOTBALL: **REPORT CARDS:

Oct. 24 No School for Students Oct. 28

Oct. 28 Oct. 28 Rescheduled to Nov. 8

**SENIOR PORTRAITS:

TEACHER/STAFF Info
**Faculty Meeting: Wed, Oct. 5, in the cafeteria @ 2:30pm **Culinary Class Cafe: Fri, Oct. 7 - 10:45am - 1:30pm DONATION: $8.00 MENU: Fried Mullet, Fried Shrimp, Baked Beans, Cole Slaw, Cheese Grits, Hushpuppies DESSERTS: Pound Cake w/ Strawberries, Banana Pudding
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Faculty Meetings: 1st & 3rd Wednesday of each month @ 2:30pm School Leadership Meetings: 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month @ 2:30pm. RTI Meetings: Mon, Tues, & Thurs (weekly)

STAFF BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK Eddie Joseph (10/3), Shellie Blackburn (10/5), Gwen Creamer (10/6) Happy Birthday!

Miscellaneous
**Franklin County Oyster Festival: Friday-Sunday, Oct. 7-9 5K Run on Saturday morning, Oct. 8, in the state
park Fishing Tournament and other "seafood related" activities in Eastpoint on Saturday, Oct. 8 Exhibits, food, and music will be set up in Lighthouse Park on SGI Check it out at www.oysterfestivalFC.com & click on the Oyster Festival link on the top of the page.

**Authors in Apach: On Saturday, Oct. 8, there will be an autumn gathering of authors & writers, with featured

author, Robert N. Macomber. Book signings at the Raney House @ 9:30am Authors, local authors & storytellers at the Apalach Museum of Art @ 1:00pm A reception at the Orman House @ 5:30pm For more info call 653-8436.

GED CLASSES
GED Classes are now available through the TIGERS program at the Carrabelle & Apalachicola libraries. The next GED Test will be given Nov. 7 & 8 at the Franklin County School library at 6:00pm. To register for the test contact Maxine Creamer @ 670-4481. The Franklin County Adult Education Courses do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, National origin, age, handicap, or marital status.

**PARENTS: The Franklin County School 2011-12 Code of Conduct, Student Progression Plan, & the Local
Education Agency Letter to the Parents can all be viewed and/or printed from the school district website: www.franklincountyschools.org/schoolcodeofconduct.htm

**PARENTS register to receive automated emergency calls from the Franklin County Sheriff Dept. You will be notified of any emergency situations in Franklin County (for example; emergency

school closings, road closings). Go to www.franklinsheriff.com , on the top right of home page- click on Franklin County Florida Emergency Notification System emblem & complete required information.