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

FCAT TESTING TODAY, APRIL 14, thru MAY 2

See FCS Weekly Calendar of Events below for grade levels that are testing this week.

**Sophomore Class Meeting: TODAY, April 14, in cafeteria during lunch. - Countryman **SAC Meeting Date Change: The April 15th SAC meeting has been rescheduled for Tues, April 22. **Cheerleading Try-out Packets: Packets are available from Ms. Leigh Smith (room413) or Ms. Lynn Clark (room 421).
Students must be in 5th through 11th grade, have a 2.2 GPA on current report card, & have no more than 3 discipline referrals for the school year. Packets must be completed & turned in by April 28. Try-out conditioning will be April 29-May 1 in the H/S gym, 2:30-5:00pm. Try-outs will be on May 2 in the H/S gym@ 4:00pm.

**Scholarships: NEW CFES (College for Every Student): Turn in to Mr. Robinson. DEADLINE: 4/30/14. Franklin-Gulf Retired Educators: For students going into teaching. Turn in to Mr. Robinson. DEADLINE: 4/30/14. Willie B. Speed: For FAMU, Junior or Community College, Vocational or Technical School. POSTMARKED BY: 5/1/14. NEW Rotary Club: Turn in to Mr. Robinson. DEADLINE: 5/9/14. 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

Yearbooks - $60:
There will be 240 total pages in the 2013-14 yearbook. The first 208 pages will be delivered around May 9. The final 32 pages will be delivered in July/August as an insert (will include graduation events, plays, class trips, & Freshman Fling). A Yearbook Signing Party has been approved for those who have purchased a 2013-14 yearbook: May 16 for grades 6-12 and May 23 for elementary. APRIL CHARACTER EDUCATION: INTEGRITY
Adhering steadfastly to a personal sense of honorable & ethical behavior. Sticking to what is right. Quote: The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort & convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge & controversy . Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. MENU MONDAY 4/14/14
BREAKFAST Pre-K: French Toast, Fruit Cocktail, Milk KG-12th Gr: Above choices or Apple Jacks or Frosted Flakes Cereal, Granola, Pop Tart, PBJ Graham, Strawberry Banana Yogurt, Blueberry Yogurt Parfait, Granny Smith Apple 6-12 Gr.: Also may choose Honey Wheat Biscuit, Chicken Patty LUNCH Pre-K: Cheese Pizza, Potato Rounds, Diced Peaches, Milk KG-5th Gr: Above Taco Salad, Yogurt/Cheese Stick/Pretzel, Side Salad, Granny Smith Apple 6th-12th Gr: Above choices or Beef/Bean Burrito or Chicken Sandwich

FCS WEEKLY CALENDAR OF EVENTS

**Mon, Apr 14: -FCAT: 9 & 10 Grade Reading (computer based testing in room 1106) -IOWA TESTING: KG-2nd GRADES, 8:30-10:00am -Bayside Lab: Tolberts 3rd period class (10:13-11:00am) - weather permitting -SAPP meeting in room 1202 (Montgomery) during lunch -Sophomore Class meeting in cafeteria during lunch- Countryman -Chess Club in room 1009 (Collins), 2:10-3:10pm -Hairspray play practice in library, 2:15-3:30pm -Drama Club/Play Practice in cafeteria, 2:30-3:30pm -Odyssey of the Mind meeting in room 1007 (Countryman), 2:30pm-5:00pm Pending results of state competition -Boys Basketball practice (travel team) in gym, 3:00-5:00pm -Varsity Softball District Tournament @ Liberty County- Time/Teams: TBA
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**Tue, Apr 15:

- FCAT: 9th & 10th Grade Reading (computer based testing in room 1106) -IOWA TESTING: KG-2nd GRADES, 8:30-10:00am -Freshman Spring Fling Committee meeting in room 1220 (Duhart) during breakfast no meeting due to FCAT -FCA meetings in gym during MS and HS lunches -After School Tutoring, Gr 3-12: Snacks in cafeteria, 2:10-3:00pm; Tutoring in classrooms, 3:00-5:00pm -Boys Basketball practice (travel team) in gym, 3:00-5:00pm -Away Varsity Baseball games vs FAMU @ 3:00/5:30pm- Double Header -Varsity Softball District Tournament @ Liberty County- Time/Teams: TBA -SAC Meeting room 117 @ 6:00pm Rescheduled for next Tues, April 22

**Wed, Apr 16: -FCAT: 3rd Grade Reading & 7th Grade Math -NHS in room 1220 (Duhart) during breakfast -Chess Club in room 1009 (Collins), 2:10-3:10pm -Hairspray play practice in library, 2:15-3:30pm -Drama Club/Play Practice in cafeteria, 2:30-3:30pm -Odyssey of the Mind meeting in room 1007 (Countryman), 2:30pm-5:00pm Pending results of state competition -Senior Officers meeting in room 1005 (Malcolm), 3:30-4:00pm **Thu, Apr 17: -FCAT: 3rd Grade Reading & 6th Grade Reading & M/S & H/S Make-ups -CAREER DAY (for 8th-12th grades) in Multi-Purpose Bldg., 8:30am- Noon -Field Trip: 2nd Grade Egg Hunt at Lafayette Park, Apalach, 9:30-1:00pm -Freshman Spring Fling Committee meeting in room 1220 (Duhart) during breakfast -After School Tutoring, Gr 3-12: Snacks in cafeteria, 2:10-3:00pm; Tutoring in classrooms, 3:00-5:00pm -Boys Basketball practice (travel team) in gym, 3:00-5:00pm

**Fri, Apr 18: -NO SCHOOL GOOD FRIDAY - EASTER HOLIDAY

-Special ACT Math Testing in room 1103, 8:45am-12:00pm- Dunfee/Chipman **Sat, Apr 19: **Sun, Apr 20: -Regional Track Meet at Florida High in Tallahassee Time: TBA -Senior Soccer Players Recognition Day & Intramural Soccer Game at FCS @ 2:00pm -NO OPEN GYM
Mark Your Calendars

FCAT Grades 3 10: April 14- May 2 No School: April 18 Good Friday/ Easter Holiday
TEACHER/STAFF Info

M/S Teachers Meeting: Tues, April 15, in room 10074 (Countryman) @ 2:20pm FCS STAFF BIRTHDAYS 4/14-4/20 Lydia Countryman (4/18) Brenda Vause (4/18)

Miscellaneous
**3 AnnuAl PAtriots DAy: Saturday, April 26, at the Apalachicola Veterans Memorial Plaza, 11:00am-2:00pm.
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Program begins at 11:00am. Cajun Cookout at Noon - $7.00 Donation. Kids Eat Free. Sponsored by the Southern Builders Association. Proceeds to Benefit Veterans Memorial Plaza.

VPK Registration: April 17, and 24 at the Learning Center, 85 School Road, Eastpoint.
Items needed: Childs Birth Certificate, Social Security Card, Recent Physical, Shot rec ord, proof of residency, parent identification. All documents must be submitted to be registered for the 2014-2015 VPK program. You will need to obtain a VPK certificate of eligibility from the Coalition. This can be obtained the third Thursday of every month. Mr. Noc Hardee completes the eligibility forms for all students. You must have a completed form to qualify for VPK/8:00 -11:00. School Readiness is a program from 11:00-2:00. You must qualify for this program, working 20 hours a week, and or going to school. The fee for the afternoon session from 11:00 2:00 is $9.00 a day or $45.00 a week. Rules and regulations must be followed for this program. ** For more information please call 670-2810, ext. 4117.

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**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.

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