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



Swamp Gas
Performances by Drama Club May 21 & 22 in FCS Cafeteria
Wed, May 21: Performance for Grades 3-6 at 12:45pm
Thurs, May 22: Performance for Public at 6:00pm (The afternoon performance for M/S has been cancelled.)



SEMESTER EXAM SCHEDULE
Wed, May 28 Thurs, May 29
1
st
per. Exams - 8:00- 9:30 (includes garb & go breakfast) 4
th
per. Exams - 8:00- 9:30 (includes garb & go breakfast)
2
nd
per. Exams 9:24-10:49 5
th
per. Exams 9:24-10:49
3
rd
per. Exams 10:53-12:08 6
th
per. Exams 10:53-12:08
H/S & M/S Lunch 12:08-12:30 H/S & M/S Lunch 12:08-12:30
Early Dismissal 12:30 Early Dismissal 12:30


**Middle School to Eat Lunch with High School Today, May 21 (11:57-12:21) due to the elementary play.
**The Cafeteria Stage is CLOSED Through May 23 NO STUDENT ACCESS!**
**BOOK FAIR THIS WEEK! BOOK FAIR through May 23, 8:00am-2:00pm each day.
**REGISTRATION for SUMMER NEST PROGRAM: Registration for The Nest Summer Program will be held today &
tomorrow, May 21 & 22, at the Eastpoint and Carrabelle sites.
**Seniors to Meet for Events: Thurs, May 22, meet in library @ 12:45pm with your cap & gown for the H/S Awards Ceremony
Fri, May 23, meet in library @ 5:30pm for Senior Recognition Night
Sun, May 25, meet at Eastpoint Church of God @ 3:30pm for Baccalaureate Service

**2014-15 Ms. Fla. Seafood Applications: Thurs, May 22, Tress Reynolds will be in the cafeteria during H/S lunch with
information & applications for girls ages 16-18 who will be in grades 10-12 next school year.
**Sophomore Class Ring Delivery: Thurs, May 22, in cafeteria during breakfast- Students must have balance due on rings!
**Sports Banquets: Softball- Wed, May 21, at Red Pirate @ 7:00pm Track- Thurs, May 22, SGI Beach @ 3:00pm/ AJs
Restaurant @ 7:30pm Basketball- Tues, May 27, in cafeteria @ 6:00pm Baseball- TBA

Mark Your Calendars for These End of Year Events
H/S Awards Ceremony: May 22 in H/S gym @ 1:10pm
M/S Awards Ceremony: May 23 in multipurpose bldg, 11:00am-12:55pm
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
Elementary Award Ceremonies: May 27, multipurpose bldg- KG @ 9:00am 5
th
gr @ 10:00am 1 & 2
nd
gr @ 1:00pm
May 28, multipurpose bldg- 3
rd
& 4
th
gr @ 9:00am

Early Release: May 28 @ 12:30pm
Early Release: May 29 @ 12:30pm
Class of 2014 Graduation: May 29 in FCS Gym @ 7:00pm
Last Day of School - Full Day: May 30 - Dismissal @ 2:10pm (make-up Ice Day)



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




YEARBOOKS
$65.00
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MENU WEDNESDAY 5/21/14
BREAKFAST
Pre-K: Honey Wheat Biscuit, Chicken Patty, Apple Slices, Milk
KG-12
th
Gr: Above choices or Cocoa Puffs or Honey Nut Cheerios Cereal, Granola, Pop Tart, PBJ Graham
Chocolate Chip Mini Loaf, Strawberry Banana Yogurt, Strawberry Yogurt Parfait, Fresh Cantaloupe
6
th
-12
th
Gr: Above choices or Breakfast Pizza
LUNCH
Pre-K: PBJ Sandwich, Cheese Stick w/ Crackers, Potato Rounds, Fruit Cocktail, Milk
KG-5
th
Gr: Above or Ham Chef Salad, Mini Cheeseburgers, Carrot/Celery Dippers, Fresh Grapes
6
th
-12
th
Gr: Above choices or Cheese Pizza



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 21: - SENIOR EXAMS
-Book Fair in Library, 8:00am-2:00pm
-Field Trip: 6
th
gr. Science classes to Cbelle Lighthouse, 8:15am-1:30pm- Tolbert
-8
th
Grade Hands on the Wall in M/S hallway, throughout the school day- Countryman
-NHS meeting in room 1220 (Duhart) during breakfast
-Elementary AR Social in multipurpose bldg following lunch periods
-2014-15 10
th
-12
th
Class Officer voting in cafeteria during breakfast & lunch- SGA
-M/S eat with H/S (11:57-12:21) due to the elementary play
-Swamp Gas performance by the Drama Club in cafeteria at 12:45pm for grades 3-6
-Chess Club in room 1009 (Collins), 2:10-3:10pm
-Softball Banquet at Red Pirate in Eastpoint @ 7:00pm- Collins

**Thu, May 22: - SENIOR EXAMS - SENIORS LAST DAY!
- ACTIVITY PERIOD FOR H/S
-Book Fair in Library, 8:00am-2:00pm
-Sophomore Class ring delivery in cafeteria during breakfast- students must have balance due on rings
-Field Trip: 3
rd
Grade to Tallahassee Museum, 8:00-1:45pm
-H/S voting for M/M FCHS during breakfast & lunch
-H/S Awards Ceremony in H/S gym during activity period- 1:10-2:10pm
-Track Team Beach Day & Banquet: SGI beach @ 3:00pm & AJs Restaurant @ 7:30pm- Weston
-Boys Basketball practice (travel team) in multi-purpose gym, 3:00-5:00pm
-Swamp Gas performance by the Drama Club in cafeteria @ 6:00pm- Public I nvited
**Fri, May 23: - AP LITERATURE RE-TAKES
-Field Trip: 4
th
Grade to Tallahassee Florida History Museum, 8:00-1:45pm
-M/S Awards Ceremony in multi-purpose bldg. 4
th
& 5
th
periods (11:00-12:55pm)
-KG-11
th
grade Yearbook Signing Party in the library, 1:30-2:00pm- Edwards
-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
-Senior Recognition Night in cafeteria @ 6:00pm

**Sun, May 25: -Baccalaureate Service at Eastpoint Church of God @ 4:00pm
-NO OPEN GYM due to MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND - Coach Sweatt
**Mon, May26: -NO SCHOOL in Observance of MEMORIAL DAY

**Tue, May 27: -Elem. End of Year Awards in multipurpose bldg: KG @ 9:00 5
th
Gr. @ 10:00 1
st
& 2
nd
Gr. @ 1:00
-FCA meetings No more meetings this school year!
-Boys Basketball practice (travel team) in multi-purpose gym, 3:00-5:00pm
-Basketball Awards Banquet in cafeteria @ 6:00pm- Sweatt

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

**TEACHERS NEEDED for the Summer 3
rd
Grade Reading and 8
th
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.
**TEACHERS NEEDED for the Eastpoint & Cbelle Nest Summer Programs: Please contact Melonie Inzetta at ext. 4131. Place your
application in the Nest mailbox at FCS.

STAFF: Wed, May 21, Jean Christie with AXA will be at the District office in the morning & in the FCS library 12:30-4:00pm

FCS STAFF BIRTHDAYS 5/19-5/26
Karyl Gavigan (5/19) Sarah Brown (5/26)


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Miscellaneous
**Volunteer Opportunity for Teachers & Students Needing Volunteer Hours: The Cape St. George
Lighthouse on SGI is looking for volunteers to serve as docents in the Lighthouse Museum during the busy summer months. Docents talk
to visitors about the history of the lighthouse, answer questions about the lighthouse and the area, and help maintain order in the museum.
If interested contact Terry Kemp at 927-7745.

**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.