Friday, May 11, 2012 , Fri 11

FRANKLIN COUNTY SCHOOL VISION

To inspire our students, our colleagues, and ourselves to soar with pride in our daily endeavoors, offering the best of ourselves at every opportunity, and to lead with humility, understanding that our greatest accomplishments lie in working together to achieve excellence.

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May 11

INVITING EVENTS @ FCS TODAY, MAY 11

Mothers of KG-8th grade students are invited to have muffins & coffee (or juice) in the library. You are also invited to stay for the Seahawk Showcase tours which will begin @ 9:00am.

MUFFINS FOR MOM 7:30-8:30am:

SEAHAWK SHOWCASE

9:00am-1:00pm

Parents and community are invited to come for a tour of our campus! There will be guided tours throughout the day starting at 9:00am and ending at 1:00pm. Come see some of the awesome projects our students and teachers have worked on this school year!

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FCS STUDENTS WHO PLACED AT THE DISTRICT TROPICANA SPEECH CONTEST!
4th/5th Grade: 1st Place- Beyla Walker 3rd Place- Cale Barber 4th Place- Hannah Hogan 6th Grade: 3rd Place- Hannah Westbrook 4th Place- Harper Westbrook
**10th GRADE CLASS RING Deliveries: May 16, in the cafeteria during lunch must pay remainder due on ring! **JV/ VARS VOLLEYBALL Try-Outs: May 21-24, in elementary gym, 2:30-5:00pm- Coach Sally Wheeler **SENIORS/ SCHOLARSHIPS: Rotary Club (due Today- 5/11/12) Seahawk Booster Club Achievement Award (due 5/15/12)
Loretta Taylor (due Today- 5/11/12) Seafood Festival (due 5/15/12) Applications may be picked up from Mrs. Lee or Ms. Joyner.
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.

**SCHOLARSHIP: 2011-2012 McKay Scholarship letters for students with disabilities can be viewed at

ORDER YOUR 2011-12 ELEMENTARY YEARBOOK NOW !

Turn in your order form & payment to Patty Creamer. Due by May 25 Price- $25.00

ORDER YOUR 2011-12 MIDDLE/ HIGH SCHOOL YEARBOOK NOW !

Price- $40.00

OR Personalized with your name- $45.00 Turn in your order form & payment to Patty Creamer. Due by May 25

**For news and information on The Nest After-School Program, visit the websitewww.franklincountynest.org

**K-5 Grade: Choice of One- Chicken Alfredo & Pasta, Grilled Chicken Salad, Cheese Lite Meal, or PBJ Sandwich Choice of Two- Fresh Pear, Frozen Juice Bar, Baked Beans **6th-12th Grade: Choice of above or Sloppy Joe or Build Your Own Salad
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LUNCH FOR FRIDAY- 5/11/12

FCS WEEKLY CALENDAR OF EVENTS

**Fri, May 11: **Fri, 11:

1:00pm

-AP US History Exam in the library & 800 CCC lab - LIBRARY CLOSED -Muffins for Moms for KG-8th grade mothers in the library, 7:30-8:30am -SEAHAWK SHOWCASE Parents & Community Tours of School from 9:00am-Senior Class Officers meeting in the cafeteria during lunch -Set up for Freshman Fling during 6th period (Mount-Simmons)
-Saturday School, by invitation only, 8:00am-2:00pm dont be late & bring your

**Sat, May 12: **Sat, 12: own lunch! **Mon, May 14: **Mon, 14: **Tue, May 15: **Tue, 15: 9:14am-12:50pm follow. follow.

- Freshman Fling in the cafeteria, 8:00pm-12:00am

-PERT TEST (11th Grade) in the library, 9:15-12:30pm - LIBRARY CLOSED

-US History Field Test/ End of Class Exam (11th Grade) - LIBRARY CLOSED
-M/S & H/S FCA meetings during lunches -School Board Workshop @ 3:00pm with Regular School Board Meeting to -School

-State ServSafe Exam- Creeks students (see email list) in the library computer lab,

PLEASE NOTE THE LOCATION of workshop & meeting is the FCS cafetorium. -SAC meeting cancelled due to the School Board meeting -SAC -Zumba Class in the elementary gym @ 6:00-7:00pm -4th Grade Parent meeting in Mrs. Barbers room @ 7:00pm -ASVAB TEST in the library, 9:15am -??? - LIBRARY CLOSED -10th Grade Class Ring deliveries in the cafeteria during lunch must pay remaining

**Wed, May 16: **Wed, 16: balance due

-H/S SGA meeting in the gym wrestling room during lunch

**Thur, May 17: -H/S ARP Class End of Year Luncheon- Depart @ 9:00am Return @ 2:00pm **Thur, 17: -Elem. Literacy on the Lawn in front of the school, 10:45am-12:30pm -Elem. Drama Performance for KG-2nd Grades in the cafeteria after high school lunch -SWAT Summit, SGI- members depart @ 2:30pm & return tomorrow @ 7:50am -Elem. Drama Evening Performance in the cafeteria @ 6:00pm - Open to the Public -Zumba Class in elementary gym @ 6:00-7:00pm -FOOTBALL SPRING JAMBOREE in Port St. Joe Time TBA

Mark Your Calendars **SAC Meeting: May 15-cancelled **Football Spring Jamboree: May 17 **Kids w/ Cops Day: May 25 **Memorial Day: May 28- No School
TEACHER/STAFF Info Staff: Mon & Tues, May 14 & 15- Lisa Grant, Andrew Hamilton & Rodney Rogers, representatives from Conseco, will in the library from 7:00am-4:00pm. They will provide updated information regarding their services. They will be at the School Board office on Wed, May 16.

Congratulations to this weeks Staff Drawing for a gift certificate to the Culinary Class Caf

Louise Chipman & Karyl Gavigan

**Culinary Class Cafe: Fri, May 11 - 10:45am - 1:30pm DONATION: $8.00 HONDURAN MENU: Chow Sui de Pollo, Honduran Enchiladas, Spanish Squash Medley, Potato Salad, Garlic Bread DESSERT: Tres Leche, Mississippi Mud Cake **School Board Workshop/Meeting: Tues, May 15, in cafeteria @ 3:00pm with regular School Board meeting to follow. Teachers, dont forget to put your questions in the box in the front office by the sign-in desk. **Faculty Meetings with Deans: Wed, May 16- Time & Locations TBA

FCS STAFF BIRTHDAYS 5/7-5/13 Spencer Tolbert (5/7) Donna Barber (5/9)

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 June 4 & 5, 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.