Monday, March 12, 2012 , Mon

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

If you think education is expensive, try ignorance! Derek Bok

Seahawk Scoop

CONGRATULATIONS MIDDLE SCHOOL BRAIN BOWL TEAM!

The Middle School Brain Bowl Team won 3 matches on March 8th in Tallahassee. They won against Monroe, Griffin, & Suwannee Middle Schools.

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR WEIGHTLIFTING TEAM!

Top finishers from March 8th Meet:
119 Division: 1st Place- Thomas Benitez Wheeler 139 Division: 3rd Place- Kelsey Jones Hathcox 199 Division: 3rd Place- Dillon Grant 129 Division: 2nd Place- Cole 183 Division: 3rd Place- Kyle 4th Place- Marcus Bunyon

The Code of Conduct allows the use of personal electronic devices , i.e., cell phones, IPods, MP3 players, etc., only in non-instructional areas . That means areas such as the lunchroom and outside walkways. Especially, H/S students were strongly reminded last week concerning this policy and the consequences associated with violating it and forewarned that beginning Monday, March 12 th , the rule will be strictly enforced by all FCS employees. Students with any electronic devices, including the earphones, earbuds, etc., visible in any instructional areas will have those items confiscated. Such items will be turned in to the dean at the end of the school day and parents will be contacted to come and pick them up the following school day.

***ELECTRONICS ON CAMPUS***

Upon entering any building, gym included, they are not allowed!

Should a student fail to comply with the request from an employee to turn over their visible electronic devices, the student will be subject to additional consequences.
Parents are urged to remind their child(ren) of this policy and support the school in this effort.

**SCHOLARSHIP: 2011-2012 McKay Scholarship letters for students with disabilities can be viewed at
www.franklincountyschools.org/schoolcodeofconduct.htm. In order for a student to be eligible for the program, intent to participate in the McKay Scholarship Program must be filed on the School Choice Website at www.floirdaschoolchoice.org prior to withdrawing from public school. The deadline to apply for the first payment period of the 2012-2013 school year is July 3, 2012.

**EMERGENCY TEST: Thurs, March 22, the Emergency Operation Center will be testing the emergency siren at the
Franklin County School between 2:00 and 4:00 pm.

FCAT Reading and Math/Science Camps for grades 3-5 will be held on Saturdays,
March 10, 17, 24, & 31 from 9:00am to 12 Noon. Please contact Mrs. Harolyn Walker at 670- 2800, ext. 1408, - or your child's teacher to reserve your child a seat. LUNCH FOR MONDAY- 03/12/12 **K-5th Grade:

Choice of One- Cheese Pizza, Chef Salad, Yogurt Lite Meal, or PBJ Sandwich Choice of Two- Fresh Plum, Peaches, Mixed Green Salad **6th-12th Grade: Choice of above or Chicken Bite Bowl w/ Roll or Pepperoni Pocket

FCS WEEKLY CALENDAR OF EVENTS

**Mon, Mar 12: **Mon, 12: -M/S SGA meeting in Ms. Stantons room during lunch -Away Vars Baseball game vs E. Gadsden @ 6:00pm -Away Vars Softball game vs Blountstown @ 7:00pm -COLLEGE/ CAREER DAY in the gym, 9:00am-12:00 noon -SGA Blood Drive- Bloodmobile will be in the high school parking lot all day -2nd Grade Speaker- Recycle Program in room 630 (music room), 12:00-12:45pm -M/S & H/S FCA meetings in the wrestling room during lunches -Away Track meet @ Godby High in Tallahassee- 3:00pm -Away Vars Softball game vs W. Gadsden @ 4:00pm -Away Vars Baseball game vs W. Gadsden @ 6:00pm

**Tue, Mar 13: **Tue, 13:

**Wed, Mar 14: **Wed, 14:

-NHS meeting in Mrs. Duharts room during breakfast -H/S SGA meeting in the gym wrestling room during lunch
-Home Vars Baseball game John Paul @ 6:00pm -Freshman Class Officers meeting in Ms. Mount-Simmons room during breakfast -Junior Prom Committee meeting in room 809 during breakfast & after school, 2:30-M/S & H/S SWAT meetings in Mrs. Crooms room during lunches -Away Weightlifting meet @ Wakulla High- 3:00pm -Home JV/Vars Softball games vs Liberty- JV @ 5:00pm Vars @ 7:00pm -Fundraiser: SWAT Kick Butt (Tobacco) Blast Dance at the Apalach Community from 7:00-11:00pm. Proceeds go to the Relay for Life

**Thur, Mar 15: **Thur, 15: 3:30pm

**Fri, Mar 16: **Fri, 16: **Sat, Mar 17: **Sat, 17: Center

Mark Your Calendars

**SAC MEETING:

March 20 April 2 9 (students) April 5

**SPRING BREAK:

**SCHOOL BOARD MEETING: **REPORT CARDS: **FCAT ESTING:

April 13 April 16 - 27

TEACHER/STAFF Info
**HONORS Teachers Meeting: Mon, March 12, at 2:15pm - Location TBA **School Based Leadership Meeting: Wed, March 14, in room 117 @ 2:30pm **Culinary Class Cafe: Fri, March 16 - 10:45am - 1:30pm DONATION: $8.00 MENU: Hot Wings, BBQ Ribs, Potato Salad, Baked Beans, Cole Slaw, Garlic
DESSERT:

Bread

Homemade Ice Cream (Chocolate & Vanilla), Pound Cake

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(Chocolate & Plain)

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 3/12-3/18 Melissa West (3/14)
Please let me know if your birthday doesnt get listed. - Ms. Browning

Miscellaneous
GED CLASSES
The Franklin County Adult Education Courses are offering GED classes on Mondays & Tuesdays from 4:00-8:00pm at the Franklin County School. Register with Ms. Linda Bradley during class hours in the 1100 Building, Room 1111. The next GED Test will be given March 26 & 27, 2012 at the Franklin County School library at 6:00pm. To register for the test, contact Linda Bradley during class times or 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.