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Be Responsible . . . Be Respectful . . . Be Safe! CONGRATULATIONS to the Dec. 9th CLASSROOM SPELLING BEE WINNERS
4th Grade: Ms. Barbers roomCale Barber, Kayla Souders Ms. Clarks roomJace Faircloth, Mei-Li Chambers Ms. Hedman-Millender- Teri Messer, Drake Stanley Ms. Kings roomKT Nessley, Alexie Erickson 5th Grade: Ms. Creamers roomMikalin Huckeba, Rory Countryman, Jessica Rudd, Dontae Pittman, Autumn Nichols, Hannah Hogan 6th Grade: Ms. KeuchelCameron Wynn, Jesse Page, Josie Kriss, Cypress Earl Ms. BaneyIndia Sewell 7th Grade: Ms. KeuchelTiara Mathis, Tia Cummings, Tony Gallegos, Dylan Prince Ms. ParrishTyanna Townsend, Mercedes Rice 8th Grade: Ms. ParrishShadowrun Earl, Tyler Gilbert, Breanna Barrack, Chanelle Ducker, Trenton Lee, Shea Winters, Brianna Towner, Bradley Creamer These students will be competing TODAY, Dec. 14, in the FCS library beginning at 9:30am. The top winners will go on to compete in the Franklin County District Spelling Bee which will be held at the ABC School Auditorium on Jan. 5, at 9:30am.

Seahawk Scoop

**LIBRARY will be CLOSED TODAY from 9:00am- 12:00 pm due to Spelling Bee! **Varsity Letter Jackets:
See Coach Wright today & tomorrow, Dec. 14 & 15, before school or 15, during H/S lunch to order. $75.00 deposit required when order is placed.

**Dual Enrollment Class:

Today, Dec. 14 . Is the last day to register for the Spring 2012 General Psychology Class. Students must be in 10-12 th grade & have a 3.0 GPA. Register in Guidance.

**Senior Fundraiser School Approved Hoodies & Long Sleeve Shirts for Sale:
Long Sleeve shirts- $12 Zip Hoodie- $22 See a senior, Jennifer Edwards, Sally Wheeler, or Sonja Buffkin to order. LUNCH FOR TODAY **K-5 Grade: Choice of One- Soft Tacos, Fiesta Chicken Salad, Cheese Lite Meal, or PBJ Sandwich Choice of Two- Side Salad, Fruit Cup, Corn Salsa; May Select- Spanish Rice
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DATE EXTENDED - - - ORDER by Fri, Dec. 16!

**6th-12th Grade: Choice of above or Chicken Nuggets or Cheese Quesadilla

FCS WEEKLY CALENDAR OF EVENTS

**Wed, Dec 14: **Wed, 14: -H/S NHS meeting in Mrs. Duharts room during breakfast -4th 8th Grade Spelling Bee in the library, by grade level, starting @ 9:30am. Library will be CLOSED -Field Trip: Visual/ Hearing Impaired students to Sands Park, Cbelle, 10:00am12:00pm -SGA meeting in the gym wrestling room during lunch -Senior Chats with Mr. Robinson RE: transcripts & post graduation (see schedule from Guidance) **Thur, Dec 15: **Thur, 15: -Freshman Class Officers meeting in room 1217 during breakfast -Junior Prom Committee meeting in room 809 during lunch

-11 & 12th Grade Womens Coalition meeting in Mrs. Wheelers room @ 12:50pm -Home Vars Girls Basketball game vs Blountstown @ 5:00pm -Away Girls & Boys Soccer games vs PSJ- Girls @ 6:00pm Boys @ 8:00pm **Fri, Dec 16: **Fri, 16: 12/19/11) **Sat, Dec 17: **Sat, 17: own lunch! -Home Vars Girls Basketball game vs John Paul @ 6:00pm -Home Boys Soccer game vs John Paul @ 6:00pm -Away Vars Boys Basketball to MaClay Tournament in Tallahassee (12/16 -Saturday School, by invitation only, 8:00am-2:00pm dont be late & bring your

Jan. 3

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Christmas Break
Monday, Dec 19 thru Monday, Jan. 2 - Students first day back, Tuesday, Monday, Dec 19 thru Sunday, Jan. 1 - Teachers first day back, Monday,

Jan. 2

Mark Your Calendars **School Board Meeting: Jan. 5 @ 6:00pm **Senior Picture Re-Takes: **PTO Meeting: **NO SCHOOL: **Report Cards:

Jan. 9

Jan. 9 @ 6:00pm Jan. 16 - Martin Luther King Holiday Jan. 18 20 (early release days) Jan. 27

**Semester Exams:

TEACHER/STAFF Info

**OPEN ENROLLMENT: Nov. 1 Dec. 31, full time employees may enroll in Vision Care CompBenefits. Contact Diane Dodd at the school board office or email herddodd@franklin.k12.fl.us **Teacher Appreciation Tea: Wed, Dec 14, in the library, 2:15-4:00pm. Compliments of the H/S NHS & CFES **School Leadership Meeting: Wed, Dec 14, in room 117 @ 2:30pm **Culinary Class Cafe: Fri, Dec. 16 - 10:45am - 1:30pm
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DONATION: $8.00

MENU: Pineapple Ham, Roast Beef, Sweet Potato Souffl, Mustard Greens, Mac
Mashed Potatoes w/ Gravy, Crackling Bread DESSERT: Provided by Superintendent Marks (with a purchased dinner)
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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: Every Tuesday by Appointment

FCS STAFF BIRTHDAYS 12/12/11 -1/1/12

Linda McQuagge (12/20) - Robin Tenille (12/22) Jason Register (12/23) - Barbara Shiver (12/24) David Walker (12/28) - Al London (12/29) Val Rochelle (12/29) - Beverly Parish (12/30)
Please let me know if your birthday doesnt get listed. - Ms. Browning

Miscellaneous
**TEACHERS - The Franklin County Education Foundations Educational Enrichment Teacher Mini-Grant applications are available online at www.FranklinCountyEducationFoundation.com or at the school district website. The applications are due via e-mail (to FC-EF@hotmail.com) on December 19th. They should be sent as a scanned PDF so that all signatures are included. The original should be placed in the Foundations mailbox at the front office. The theme this year is Energy consumption and conservation. We are especially requesting cross-disciplinary projects that culminate in a display, art show, classroom fair, or trips with a grade or school sharing project. For further information, please send an e-mail to FC-EF@hotmail.com .

GED CLASSES
GED Classes are now available through the TIGERS program at the Carrabelle & Apalachicola libraries. The next GED Test will be given Feb. 27 & 28, 2012 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.

**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.

**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.