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



FCS BAND SPRING CONCERT
THURSDAY, MAY 15, IN CAFETERIA MUSICAL - HAIRSPRAY
AT 7:00PM Performance by FCS Students & Staff
FRIDAY, MAY 16, IN CAFETERIA at 7:00pm
Admission: Adults- $8 Students/Children- $3 (Crimson Cards Not Accepted)

**LIBRARY CLOSED TODAY, MAY 14, DUE TO A TRAINING.
**LIBRARY CLOSES FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR, FRIDAY, MAY 16
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! Students are asked to return all library books.
The library will be open for the bi-annual BOOK FAIR next week, May 19-23, from 8:00am-2:00pm each day. The Book Fair Family Night
will be on Mon, May 19, during the Seahawk Showcase, 5:00-8:00pm.
**The Cafeteria Stage is CLOSED Through May 23 NO STUDENT ACCESS!**
**Volleyball Meeting: Today, May 14, for girls in grades 5-11, interested in playing FCS volleyball next school year. Meet in the library
from 1:45-2:10pm with Coach Stanton. To discuss tryouts, summer conditioning & fundraising. There will also be a meeting at 2:30pm in the
ABC School library for girls in grades 5-8 interested in playing FCS volleyball.
**Softball Players: See Coach Collins by Thurs, May 15, to turn in your uniforms & to order food for the Softball Banquet which is May 21.
**Sports Banquets: Softball- May 21, at the Red Pirate @ 7:00pm
Track- May 22, SGI Beach @ 3:00pm & AJs Restaurant @ 7:30pm Basketball- May 27, in cafeteria @ 6:00pm

**Scholarships:
ABC School: Must have attended ABC School. See Ms. Joyner for applications. DEADLINE: 5/14/14.
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


A Yearbook Signing Party has been approved for those who have purchased a 2013-14
yearbook: May 23 for grades PK-12.


MAY CHARACTER EDUCATION: SELF CONTROL
The managing of your actions & emotions. Think before you act.
Quote: He that would govern others first should be the master of himself. Philip Massinger


MENU WEDNESDAY 5/14/14
BREAKFAST
Pre-K: Honey Wheat Biscuit, Chicken Patty, Cantaloupe Chunks, Milk
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Gr: Above choices or Cocoa Puffs or Frosted Flakes Cereal, Granola, Pop Tart, PBJ Graham,
Strawberry Banana Yogurt, Strawberry Yogurt Parfait, Apple Slices
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Gr: Above choices or Blueberry Muffin
LUNCH
Pre-K: Pepperoni Pizza, Steamed Broccoli, Fruit Cocktail, Milk
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Gr: Above or Ham Chef Salad, PBJ Sandwich, Cheese Stick/Graham Crackers, Red Pepper Veggie Dipper, Seasonal Fruit
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Gr: Above choices or Chicken Quesadilla, Chicken Strips



F FC CS S W WE EE EK KL LY Y C CA AL LE EN ND DA AR R O OF F E EV VE EN NT TS S
**Wed, May 14: -AP U.S. HISTORY EXAM at 8:30am
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Grade Classes- Kite Flying outside the 600 bldg. & cafeteria after lunch- weather permitting
-Volleyball meeting- Girls grades 5-11 interested in playing volleyball, meet in library1:45-2:10pm- Stanton
-Chess Club in room 1009 (Collins), 2:10-3:10pm
-Hairspray rehearsal in cafeteria, 2:15-5:30pm
-Drama Club/Play Practice in cafeteria, 2:30-3:30pm
-Spring Football practice, 2:35 -5:00pm

**Thu, May 15: -GEOMETRY EOC
-Field Trip: 2
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Grade to Camp Gordon Johnston, SGI Lighthouse, Apalach Library, John Gorrie Museum, &
Maritime Museum 8:00am-1:30pm (Boyd, Brown, Luberto, & Smith classes will rotate locations)
-Mount-Simmons ACR Class End of Year Luncheon at AJs Restaurant, 11:00am-1:00pm
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Grade Classes- Kite Flying outside the 600 bldg. & cafeteria after lunch- weather permitting
YEARBOOKS
$65.00
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May 15 continued -Freshman Spring Fling Committee meeting in room 1220 (Duhart) during breakfast
-Hairspray rehearsal in cafeteria, 2:15-5:30pm
-Spring Football practice, 2:35 -5:00pm
-Boys Basketball practice (travel team) in multi-purpose gym, 3:00-5:00pm
-FCS Band Spring Concert in cafeteria @ 7:00pm
**Fri, May 16: - EOC Make-Ups after breakfast in room 1106
-Field Trip: 2
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Grade to Camp Gordon Johnston, SGI Lighthouse, Apalach Library, John Gorrie Museum, &
Maritime Museum 8:00am-1:30pm (Boyd, Brown, Luberto, & Smith classes will rotate locations)
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& 5
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Grade classes Underground Railroad, one in a.m. & one in p.m. (45 minutes each)
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Grade Classes- Kite Flying outside the 600 bldg. & cafeteria after lunch- weather permitting
-SGA meeting in room 1105 (Edwards) during lunch: Last day to vote on SGA 2014-15 Officers
-Guitar Club in room 1003 (Solomon), 2:10-3:00pm
-Hairspray Musical in cafeteria @ 7:00pm
-Spring Football practice, 2:35 -5:00pm
**Sat, May 17: -Freshman Spring Fling at Battery Park Community Center; Pictures @ 5:00pm & Dance 7:00-11:00pm

**Sun, May 18: -Boys Basketball Open Gym- Coach Sweatt
-FCS Band to perform at the Ilse Newell Concert in the Park @ 4:00pm
**Mon, May19: -Book Fair in Library, 8:00am-2:00pm / Family Night, 5:00-8:00pm
-NHS Community Service: Bagging food at Apalach Food Pantry, 8:30-11:00am- Duhart
-Bayside Lab: Tolberts 3
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period class (10:13-11:00am)- weather permitting
-SAPP meeting in room 1202 (Montgomery) during lunch
-Chess Club in room 1009 (Collins), 2:10-3:10pm
-Drama Club/Play Practice in cafeteria, 2:30-3:30pm
-Spring Football practice, 2:35 -5:00pm
-Boys Basketball practice (travel team) in multi-purpose gym, 3:00-5:00pm
-SEAHAWK SHOWCASE - 5:00-8:00pm
**Tue, May 20: - SENIOR EXAMS
-FCA meetings in gym during MS and HS lunches
-H/S Class Officers candidate speeches in cafeteria during lunch
-Hairspray rehearsal in library, 2:15-5:30pm
-Boys Basketball practice (travel team) in multi-purpose gym, 3:00-5:00pm
-SAC meeting in room 117 @ 6:00pm
-Food Service End of Year Banquet in Cafeteria @ 6:30pm
-Spring Football Jamboree- FCS vs Temple Christian @ 6:00pm

Mark Your Calendars
Seahawk Showcase: May 19 5:00-8:00pm
Football Spring Jamboree: May 20 at FCS @ 6:00pm
Senior Exams: May 20, 21, 22 (Seniors Last Day- May 22)
Drama Club Play- Swamp Gas: May 21 & 22 after lunch for students
May 22 in cafeteria @ 6:00pm for public
Senior Recognition Night: May 23 in cafeteria @ 6:00pm
Baccalaureate Service: May 25 at Eastpoint Church of God, 4:00pm
No School: May 26 Memorial Day
Class of 2014 Graduation: May 29 in FCS Gym @ 7:00pm



T TE EA AC CH HE ER R/ /S ST TA AF FF F I In nf fo o

**TEACHERS NEEDED - Summer 3
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Grade Reading and 8
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Grade Reading & Math Camps: Teachers interested in working in
either of these programs, please submit a complete resume, including areas of certification & endorsements, and years of experience ,
to Sue Summers, Director of Special Programs, by May 22, 2014.

Sheriffs Office Active Shooter Training: Wed, May 14, in library 8:00am-1:30pm & at field house 1:00-3:00pm


FCS STAFF BIRTHDAYS 5/12-5/18
Kay Cadwallader (5/15) Patty Dempsey (5/15)
Andrea Keuchel (5/16)









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Miscellaneous

**VPK Registration Ends May 15: Register at Franklin School District Office (old Brown Elementary School). Must bring:
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 2014-15 VPK Program. If you have any questions, call 670-2810:
Joy Towns @ ext 4117 or Sue Summers @ ext 4109.


**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.