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Tuesday,, November 13,, 2012 Tuesday November 13 2012

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

EVERYONE GIVE A BIG WELCOME TO DEBRA FLETCHER OUR NEW CULINARY ARTS TEACHER! ELEMENTARY THRU 8TH GRADE STUDENTS SCIENCE FAIR in 22 DAYS - PROJECTS DUE DEC. 5
**H/S Math Club Meeting: Tues, Nov. 13, Ms. Weston will have a meeting to see if there is an interest in forming a Math Club. The meeting will be in her room (1210) during breakfast. **PERT Test: H/S students who previously signed up for the PERT the test will be given Thurs, Nov. 15, in room 1106 @ 9:15am. **PERT Prep & Tutoring: High school students may attend tutoring for the PERT in room 1021 (Millender), 2:15-3:30pm. Tutoring will be available every Monday-Thursday (when school is open). Sponsored by Gulf Coast State College. **Tutoring for Elementary Students: Tutoring has started at the after-school programs. If you would like to sign-up your child for tutoring, contact Harolyn Walker. **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. **FLDOE School Choice Scholarship: The John M. McKay Scholarship is a state-funded program which allows parents of students with disabilities to choose an academic setting that is best for their childs educational needs. Students must have an active 504 Plan or IEP documenting the disability, be at least 5 to less than 22 years of age by Sept. 1st of the scholarship year, be a current Florida public school student, and attended public school in Florida the prior school year (meeting both the October & February FTE counts). To apply parents must file the Intent to Participate on the following website: www.floridaschoolchoice.org
LUNCH FOR TUESDAY- 11/13/12 KG-5
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Choice of Soft Tacos, Breaded Chicken Chef Salad, or Ham/Cheese Wrap Choice of Fresh Fruit or Apple Juice Choice of Steamed Mixed Vegetables or Side Salad w/Ranch Gr: Choice of above or Pizza

FCS WEEKLY CALENDAR OF EVENTS

**Tue, Nov 13: -9 Grade Officers meeting in room 802 (Nichols) during breakfast -H/S Math Club meeting in room 1210 (Weston) during breakfast -Field Trip: Countrymans photo class to Apalach, 12-2:00pm -M/S & H/S FCA meetings in the gym during lunches -County Park & Recreation JR Basketball game @ FCS H/S gym 5:00pm **Wed, Nov 14: -NHS meeting in room 1220 (Duhart) during breakfast -SGA meeting in the gym wrestling room during lunch
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**Thur, Nov 15: -PERT Test in room 1106 @ 9:15am -Junior Class meeting in room 1210 (Weston) during breakfast -H/S Brain Bowl meeting in room 1021 (Millender) during lunch -Away Girls & Boys Soccer vs Rocky Bayou - 5:00/ 7:00pm -County Park & Recreation JR Basketball game @ FCS H/S gym 5:00pm **Fri, Nov 16: -Fundraiser: NHS having Dessert Auction for Staff in front office work room, 8am-1:15pm -M/S & H/S SWAT meetings in room 800 (Croom) during lunch periods -Odyssey of the Mind in room 1007 (Countryman), 2:30-4:30pm

**Mon, Nov 19: -NO SCHOOL THANKSGIVING HOLIDAYS

Mark Your Calendars No School Thanksgiving/Fall Break: Mon-Fri, Nov. 19-23 FCS Band Christmas Concert: Thurs, Dec. 13 Mon, Dec. 17 Elementary Christmas Program:

Christmas Break: Wed, Dec. 19 thru Wed, Jan. 2 for Students Students return 1/3/13 Teachers return 1/2/13

TEACHER/STAFF Info

School Leadership Meeting: Wed, Nov. 14, in room 117 (front office conference room) @ 2:30pm
**Teacher Mini-Grants: Applications are now available on the school district website. The theme for this grant session is Energizing our Curriculum and priority will be given to programs that include math, science, technology, energy and are a collaboration between STEM and non-stem subjects. Dr. Catlin will be available Thurs, Nov. 15, in the library at 11am until ??? Teachers who would like to meet with her should email her at FC-EF@hotmail.com to schedule an appointment. Deadline is Mon, Nov. 26. Applications are approved on a rolling basis, so please submit your application as soon as it is completed. Applications should be scanned (with all required signatures) and e-mailed to FC-EF@hotmail.com ATTENTION: Dr. Lois Mendez Catlin. ONLY electronic applications will be accepted. Applications received after November 26 will be accepted as long as funding is available. FACULTY MEETINGS- 1st & 3rd Wednesdays of each Month

SCHOOL BASED LEADERSHIP MEETINGS- 2nd & 4th Wednesdays of each Month
FCS STAFF BIRTHDAYS 11/12-11/25

Teresa Segree (11/18) Yolanda Collins (11/19) Audrey Gay (11/22) Josh Wright (11/23)

Miscellaneous **Florida Inclusion Networks First Fridays: Families are invited to join the Florida Inclusion Network (FIN) on the first Friday of each month from now until May 3, 2013. The Northwest Region of FIN will be hosting toll free calls from 10-11:00am EST. This time will be spent talking about the inclusion of your child, ideas or concerns you may have, & FIN resources that can support you & your family. Contact your FIN office at 850/863-6580 to reserve your place & receive the conference number. Visit the FIN website at www.FloridasInclusionNetwork.com

Nano Bits . . . Powered by Progress Energy and the Franklin County Education Foundation!
Households will save a lot of energy by turning off appliances when not using them. Did you know a leaky faucet can fill a soda bottle every 30 minutes? That amounts to wasting approximately 8,298 liters per year!! 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! 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 Dec. 3 & 4, 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.