Monday, March 26, 2012 , , Mon

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

"Believe you can and you are half way there." Teddy Roosevelt

Seahawk Scoop

BOOK FAIR March 26 - 30

Special Events on Tuesday, March 27:
Elementary- Story Teller/Author in elementary gym @ 9:00am Family Night & Story Teller/Author in the library, 3:30-5:30pm

ELEMENTARY SPRING FLING Friday, March 30, 12:00-2:00pm

House, 25.

Fundraiser for the 2nd & 4th Grade Classes $10 for hand stamp which includes music, unlimited games, Jump

one drink & one snack from the concession stand. Additional tickets will be

**ITEMS NEEDED for PROM: The Junior Class is in need of the following items for the upcoming Prom:
Strands of Christmas style white lights (how ever many you can donate, if only 1 or 2 strands) 5 gallon buckets with lids 1 inch PVC pipe Chicken wire Canned drinks & Bottled water Thanks in advance for anything you can help out with! -Stephanie Howze, Junior Class Co-Sponsor

**SENIORS/ SCHOLARSHIPS: Friends of the Reserve, Willie B. Speed, and Donny Wilson Athletic Scholarship
Applications may be picked up from Mrs. Lees classroom or the guidance office.

**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.

FCAT Reading and Math/Science Camps for grades 3-5 This is the last Saturday !
March 31 from 9:00am to 12 Noon. LUNCH FOR MONDAY- 03/26/12 **K-5th Grade: Choice of One- Cheeseburger, Chef Salad, Yogurt Lite Meal, or PBJ Sandwich Choice of Two- Fresh Banana, Peaches, Popeye Salad; May Select- Cherries **6th-12th Grade: Choice of above or Pepperoni Pizza or Chicken Sandwich

FCS WEEKLY CALENDAR OF EVENTS

**Mon, Mar 26: **Mon, 26: -M/S SGA meeting in Ms. Stantons room during lunch -GED Testing in the FCS library @ 6:00pm

-BOOK FAIR WEEK

**Tue, Mar 27: **Tue, 27:

-BOOK FAIR WEEK Special Events TODAY

Elementary- Story Teller/Author in elementary gym @ 9:00am Family Night & Story Teller/Author in the library, 3:30-5:30pm -PERT (CPT) Test cancelled- will be rescheduled in April, date TBA -PERT cancelled-

2:00pm

-H/S Beta Club meeting in Ms. Mount-Simmons room @ breakfast -Field Trip: Mr. Lester & 3 band students to the Rotary Club meeting, 11:30am-

**Tue, Mar 27 continued . . . **Tue, -M/S & H/S FCA meetings in the wrestling room during lunches -Home JV/Vars Softball game vs W. Gadsden @ 4:00pm -Home Vars Baseball game vs W. Gadsden CHANGED TO April 13 -Home -Fundraiser: Brain Bowl Team- Donations at Baseball game -GED Testing in the FCS library @ 6:00pm -Zumba Class in elementary gym @ 6:00pm **Wed, Mar 28: **Wed, 28:

-BOOK FAIR WEEK -Guest Speaker from Art Institute, Jeff Modaff: Creeks Culinary Classes, all day -H/S SGA meeting in the gym wrestling room during lunch
-Freshman Class Officers meeting in Ms. Mount-Simmons room during breakfast -Junior Prom Committee meeting in room 809 during breakfast -M/S & H/S SWAT meetings in Mrs. Crooms room during lunches -Home Weightlifting meet @ 3:00pm -Zumba Class in elementary gym @ 6:00pm -Away Vars Baseball game vs FLA High @ 6:30pm

**Thur, Mar 29: **Thur, 29:

-BOOK FAIR WEEK

**Fri, Mar 30: **Fri, 30:

-BOOK FAIR WEEK

-End of 3rd Nine Weeks -Seniors Justice Teaching Project in cafeteria, 9:30-10:30am

12:00-2:00pm

-Fundraiser: Elementary Spring Fling between 200 & 800 buildings, Proceeds to 2nd & 4th Grade Classes
Vars @ 7:00pm

-Away JV/Vars Softball games vs Port St. Joe- JV @ 5:00pm -HOME Vars Baseball game vs Port St. Joe @ 7:00pm -HOME

Mark Your Calendars

**SPRING BREAK:

April 2 9 (students) April 5

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

April 13 April 16 27

BREAK

TEACHER/STAFF Info
Retirement Party for Karen Smith: Thurs, April 12, at the Carrabelle Christian Center at 6:00pm. Sign up to bring a covered dish at Ms. Brownings desk. Also, there will be a money tree in lieu of gifts. **SHA Meeting: Mon, March 26, with Ms. Marks & Ms. Weimorts in library @ 8:30am **School Leadership Meeting: Wed, March 28, in room 117 @ 2:30pm **Culinary Class Cafe: Fri, March 30 - 10:45am - 1:30pm DONATION: $8.00 MENU: Beef Stroganoff, Chicken Divan, Noodles, Sweet Corn, Garlic Bread DESSERT: Pound Cake w/ Strawberries, Yellow Cake W/ Chocolate Icing
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Faculty Meetings: 1 & 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 3/26-4/8

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Trina Ford-cafeteria (3/26) Barbara Lee (3/29) Michael Sweatt (3/31) Linda Mitchell (4/2) LeeAnna Parrish (4/4)

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.