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Thursday,, Octtober 4,, 2012 Thursday Oc ober 4 2012

MISSION: To create an educational atmosphere that inspires students to reach their maximum potential through the love of learning and the development of responsible citizenship, while providing an appropriate education that results in success for all students.

HOME FOOTBALL GAME OCT. 5

vs PORT ST. JOE @ 7:30pm
11:00am-1:00pm

CULINARY CLASS CAF Open to Staff & Community

Fri, Oct. 5 Donation: $8.00

Menu:

Chicken Enchilada Casserole, Monterey Chicken, Mexican Cheese Dip, Green Beans, Mexican Corn, Mexican Cornbread

Desserts: Butterfinger Pie, Peach Cobbler

**IMPORTANT STUDENT/PARENT REMINDER!!! If a student gets sick while at school the student must
go to the nurse to be checked! If the student calls for someone to pick them up from school without going to the nurse first, the student will receive UNEXCUSED absences for classes missed . . . this means ZEROS ! ALSO- students who check out early for reasons other than *doctor, *dentist, death in family, or emergency conditions as determined by school authorities, will be UNEXCUSED for classes missed. For more details, please see the CODE OF CONDUCT which is online at www.franklincountyschools.org * To be EXCUSED, the student must bring a note from the doctor/dentist when the student returns to school. **Varsity Girls Basketball Meeting: Today, Oct. 4, right after lunch in the gym, 1:15-1:30pm. -Coach Hill **Homecoming Court Elections: Voting will in the cafeteria on Fri, Oct. 5 during H/S lunch. **Math Tutoring for M/S & H/S Students: Tutoring will be offered every Tuesday & Thursday from 2:15-3:00pm. M/S & H/S math teachers will be available in their classrooms.
LUNCH FOR THURSDAY- 10/4/12
Gr: Choice of Mini Cheeseburger, Turkey Chef Salad, or PBJamwich Choice of Pineapple Tidbits or Apple Juice Choice of Mashed Potatoes or Buttery Cut Corn 6th-12th Gr: Choice of above or Popcorn Chicken Bowl KG-5
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FCS WEEKLY CALENDAR OF EVENTS

**Thur, Oct. 4: -H/S Brain Bowl meeting in room 1021 (Millender) during lunch -SWAT Executive Council meeting in room 1217 (Croom) during H/S lunch- Brownie Brainstorming -Varsity Girls Basketball meeting in gym, 1:15-1:30pm -Away JV/Varsity Volleyball games vs Blountstown- JV @ 5:00pm Vars @ 6:00pm -School Board meeting at the Willie Speed Board Room in Eastpoint @ 6:00pm **Fri, Oct 5: -9th Gr. Vote for Float Theme in cafeteria during breakfast -H/S Vote for Homecoming Court in cafeteria during lunch -PEP RALLY: M/S & H/S report to gym @ 1:40pm -Odyssey of the Mind meet in room 1007 (Countryman), 2:30-4:30pm -Home Football Game vs Port St. Joe @ 7:30pm -FCS Band Fundraiser: Clean stadium after Football game

**Mon, Oct 8:

-10th Grade Class Meeting on the stage in cafeteria during lunch -8th Grade Parent Meeting in the library, 6-7:00pm -Softball Meeting in the cafeteria, 6-7:00pm -Franklin Co. Basketball Acad.-Boys AAU Basketball tryouts- boys aged 10-15 in H/S gym, 5-7:00pm -AdvanED Accreditation Review Team on Campus -Field Trip: 3rd Grade to SGI State Park/ Estuary Trip, 8:30am-1:00pm (Boys & Fords classes) -M/S & H/S FCA meetings in the gym during lunches -FCBA Boys AAU Basketball tryouts- boys aged 10-15 in Elem. gym, 5-7:00pm -10th Grade Student & Parent Meeting in room 1218 (Weyrich), 6-7:00pm -Home JV/Vars Volleyball games vs Port St. Joe- JV @ 6:00pm Vars @ 7:00pm - BLACK OUT

**Tue, Oct. 9:

**Wed, Oct 10: -NHS Meeting in room 1220 (Duhart) during breakfast -Field Trip: 3rd Grade to SGI State Park/ Estuary Trip, 8:30am-1:00pm (Schaffer & G. Millenders classes) -SGA Meeting in room 1221 (Howze-Jones) during lunch -FCBA Boys AAU Basketball tryouts- boys aged 10-15 in H/S gym, 5-7:00pm

Mark Your Calendars Elementary Literacy on the Lawn: Oct. 11, during lunches Senior Pictures: Oct. 12 Book Fair Week: Oct. 15-19 Homecoming Football Game: Oct. 19 No School Students- Parent Conference Day: Oct. 22 M/S Literacy on the Lawn: *Oct. 31, 12:00-1:30pm * date change TEACHER/STAFF Info

**Instructional/ Non-Instructional Employees: Morna Smith will be in room 115 TODAY, Oct. 4, from 2:10-3:00pm for employees to receive job descriptions, step levels, & sign contracts. Please see her if you havent done so already! Secondary Math Dept. Meeting: Sat, Oct. 6, in room 1021 (Millender), 8:00am-3:00pm M/S Teachers Meeting: Tues, Oct. 9, in room 1007 (Countryman) @ 2:20pm School Based Leadership Meeting: Wed, Oct. 10, in room 117 @ 2:20pm Flu Shots: Mon, Oct. 22, 8-10:00am, the FCHD will give flu shots to faculty members in the FCS nurses clinic. Cost is $25 or must have ID & insurance card. Contact Vanessa Edenfield @ ext. 1012. FACULTY MEETINGS- 1st & 3rd Wednesdays of each Month SCHOOL BASED LEADERSHIP MEETINGS- 2nd & 4th Wednesdays of each Month
FCS STAFF BIRTHDAYS 10/1-10/7 Eddie Joseph (10/3) Shellie Blackburn (10/5) Gwen Creamer (10/6)

Miscellaneous
**3rd Annual Miss Pumpkin Queen: Pageant will be Oct. 27 at the Carrabelle City Hall Auditorium starting @
2:15pm. $50 Entry Fee by Oct. 10. Late registration will include an additional $15 late fee. Must have at least 15 contestants by deadline for Pageant to take place. Nine age division queens. For more info call 591-7657 or 697-4563.

**49th Annual Florida Seafood Festival Parade: Deadline to enter is Oct. 15. Contact Pamela Brownell at
670-4411 or Pamela.brownell@yahoo.com for more info. The parade will be on Saturday, Nov. 3.

BOX TOPS for EDUCATION: The Franklin County School PTO is collecting Box Tops again this year!! This is a very successful fundraiser. Please send all Box Tops to your child's teacher. Middle and High School parents can save them too! Please turn your Box Tops in to Mrs. Laura King or Ms. Leigh Smith

GED CLASSES
The Franklin County Adult Education Courses will be offering GED classes at the Franklin County School in the near future. The next GED Test will be given Oct. 29 & 30, 2012 at the Franklin County School library at 6:00pm. To register for the test or for classes, 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 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.