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MOTTO: Aspire to Soar

**Meetings- Dual Enrollment Students: Today, Feb 3, 10th Grade to meet with Mr. Robinson in the library during 1st period.
Tomorrow, Feb 4, 11th Grade will meet with Mr. Robinson in the library during 1st period.
**NHS Shirt Orders: Orders being taken through Feb. 6. See Ms. Duhart for options/prices.
** PTO

MEETING: Mon, Feb. 9, in the library at 6:00pm.

**Valentines Day Roses: TSIC students will visit classrooms to take orders until Feb. 11 (1 for $3/dozen for $30)
**Seniors & College Applications: Each Friday through Feb. 20, Mr. Robinson will be available in the library to
meet with Seniors (with their teachers permission!) to assist in completing college applications.
Miss Seahawk Pageant: The 6th Annual Franklin County School Miss Seahawk Pageant will be Feb. 28th in the FCS
cafetorium. To be eligible, young ladies must be enrolled in FCS & be in grades PreK through 11 th grade. Entry fee is $65
NO APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED AFTER FEBRUARY 13th. For more information contact Lynn Clark at 850-228-2661

Pop Tab Drive Contest:

Pop Tab Drive ends Feb. 20! This event will benefit the Ronald McDonald House! Sponsored by the NHS

**Seniors & Juniors: Would you like to touch up your smile before prom or graduation? Did you know you could get a FREE Tooth
Bleaching Kit? All you need to do is have a parent sign a permission form (available at school clinic), then come to the School
Dental Clinic for a checkup & a cleaning! 4.24.15

AFTER SCHOOL TUTORING: After school tutoring is now being offered on Tuesdays & Thursdays. Parents will need to fill out a tutoring
form at FCS campus. There is a waiting list for KG-8th grade tutoring! H/S students may contact their teachers directly to
see if a tutoring slot is available. For more info call 670-2800.
**ACTIVITY BUS: The activity bus will depart at 5:30 on Mon/Wed. & 5:05 on Tues/Thurs. The Activity Bus is for students being supervised by a
school staff member for after school activities. Unsupervised students should be sent to the front office so parents can be contacted.

All Scholarship Info & Applications are available in Ms. Joyners classroom.
FLA Retired Educators Foundation Scholarship: Deadline 2/10/15
Edwin Gardner Weed Ruge Scholarship: Deadline 2/11/15
NEW Philaco Womans Club of Apalachicola: Deadline 2/16/15
NEW GCSC Foundation: for more information go to www.gcscfoundation.org/scholarships Deadline 3/1/15
NEW FCS Booster Club: Postmark by 4/8/15
Willie B. Speed Higher Education: $250 Postmark by 5/1/15
Children of Divorce: $1,000 http://www.myfloridalaw.com/children-of-divorce-scholarship-ayo-iken/ Postmark by 5/1/15
Southern Scholarship Foundation Housing: Applications accepted year round. Priority deadline for Fall 2015 is 4/1/15
Maultsby Prize: $3,000 college scholastic assistance grant. Keyboard performance competition.
Grady-Rayam Prize: $3,000 college scholastic assistance grant. Vocal music competition (singing Negro spiritual song

MENU TUESDAY 2/3/15

BREAKFAST CHOICES
Cocoa Puffs, Breakfast Chicken Patty, Toast, Blueberry Yogurt Parfait, Fresh Fruit, Fruit Juice, Milk

LUNCH CHOICES
Grilled Ham/Cheese Sandwich, Chicken Sandwich, Jalapeno/Pepper Jack Mini Burger, Chicken Chef Salad, Yogurt Lite Meal, PB Jamwich/
Cheese Stick/Spicy Chips, Tomato Soup, Potato Smiles, Raspberry/Strawberry Kiwi/Strawberry Mango Frozen Treat, Fresh Fruit, Milk

Mark Your Calendars

TOY (Teacher of the Year) Banquet: Feb. 10
Valentines Dances: Feb. 13, K-5th (6-8pm) 6-9th (9-11pm)
Presidents Day Holiday: No School Students Feb 16
Miss Seahawk Pageant: Feb 28 @ 3:00p
Spring Break: March 16-20

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**Mon, Feb 9:

FCS WEEKLY CALENDAR OF EVENTS

-10th Gr. Dual Enrollment student meeting in library w/ Robinson during 1st period
-FCA meeting for M/S students in gym wrestling room during lunch students get lunch trays then go to gym
-SWAT Field Trip to County Commissioners Meeting 8:30-10:30pm
-Food Service: Inventory Training in cafeteria, 2:00-4:55pm
-Brain Bowl practice in room 1220 (Duhart), 2:30-4:00pm
-Band practice 2:30-4:00pm
-Weightlifting practice 2:30-4:30pm- York
-Freshmen/Parent Meeting in the library 5pm
-Softball practice (for players not at game below) 2:45-5:00pm
-M/S/Vars Baseball practice (for players not at game below) 2:45-5:00pm
-After School Tutoring grades 3-12 3:00-5:00pm
-Track/Field practice 3:00-5:00pm
-Away JV Baseball game vs Port St. Joe @ 5:00pm
-Away Varsity Softball game vs Greenville @ 7:00pm
-District Varsity Boys Basketball Tournament at Bozeman, Time- TB

-11th Gr. Dual Enrollment student meeting in library w/ Robinson during 1st period
-SGA meeting in gym wrestling room during lunch
-Food Service: Customer Service Training), 2:45-5:00pm
-Odyssey of the Mind in room 1017 (Countryman), 2:45-5:00pm
-Weightlifting practice 2:30-4:30pm- York
-Softball practice 2:45-5:00pm
-Baseball practice 2:45-5:00pm
-Track/Field practice 3:00-5:00pm
-Varsity Boys Basketball practice, 3:30-5:30pm- ????
-Beta Club Executive Council Mtg. in the gym wrestling room during lunch
-TSIC meeting with Dr. Catlin in librarys dual enrollment classroom @ 1:00pm
-Band practice 2:30-4:00pm
-Weightlifting Meet Rutherford 4:30pm
-Baseball practice 2:45-5:00pm
-Softball practice 2:45-5:00pm
-After School Tutoring grades 3-12 3:00-5:00pm
-Track/Field practice 3:00-5:00pm
-Home M/S Softball vs. Blountstown @ 4:30pm
-Away Varsity Softball game vs Monroe @ 6pm
-School Board Meeting at Willie Speed Board Room, Eastpoint @ 6pm
-PROGRESS REPORTS will be sent home today
-Sophomore Class Ring Meeting: ring order info from Herff Jones-gym wrestling 8-8:30am
-Marine Science 3rd/5th period class to Bayside Lab- Klink
-Countrymans 1st /2nd period class to Bayside Lab - weather permitting
-Junior Class meeting in gym wrestling room during lunch- Countryman/Hardy
-Odyssey of the Mind in room 1017 (Countryman), 2:45-5:00pm
-Softball practice 2:45-5:00pm
-Baseball practice 2:45-5:00pm
-V. Boys Basketball District Tournament @ Bozeman 5pm
-Home JV. Baseball vs Wewa 5pm (Double-Header)
-Home M/S Baseball vs Bloutstown @ 4:30pm
-ACT Test in room 1202 8:00-12:00pm
-Fundraiser: Bagging for Bucks @ Apalach Piggly Wiggly & Cbelle IGA, 10:00am-2:00pm- 8th Grade Class
-Marine Science 2nd/4th periods to Bayside Dock weather permitting- Klink
-Senior Class meeting in gym wrestling room at lunch- Croom
-Junior Officers meeting in cafeteria during lunch
-Odyssey of the Mind in room 1017 (Countryman), 2:45-5:00pm
-Softball practice 2:45-5:00pm
-Baseball practice 2:45-5:00pm
-Track/Field practice 3:00-5:00pm
-PTO meeting, in the library @ 6:00pm
TEACHER/STAFF Info

M/S Teachers Meeting: Tues, Feb 3, in room 1017 (Countryman) @ 2:10pm

Book Study Group Crimson: Wed, Feb 4, in the Media Center @ 2:20
Food Service Training: Tues, Feb 3, Inventory 2-5pm Wed. Feb 4, Customer Service 2-5pm
Franklin Promise Coalition Meeting: Mon, Feb 9, in front office conference room @ 12:00 noon

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FCS STAFF BIRTHDAYS 2/2-2/8

Stephanie Jones 2/2
Stephanie Sanders (cafet) 2/3

Karl Lester 2/2

Roy Carroll 2/4

Miscellaneous
**Franklin County Dixie Youth League Baseball, Softball, & T-Ball: Registration Dates are Feb 7, 10, 12, 14, 17, 19, & 21

at county ballparks in Apalachicola, Carrabelle, & Eastpoint. Registration forms also available in FCS front office, but must be turned
in at one of the above locations on dates given.
BOX TOPS for EDUCATION: The Franklin County School PTO is collecting Box Tops!
Please send Box Tops to your child's teacher or drop them off in the front office.
Franklin County School Districts Equity Coordinator is Nick OGrady.

Contact Information: 85 School Road, Eastpoint Phone 850.670.2810 x 4110 Fax 850.670.2812 Cell 850.653.5065
Franklin County Adult School GED Tutoring Classes & Testing Center
GED TUTORING CLASSES have resumed on the Franklin County School Campus on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 6:00pm-8:00pm in
the elementary multi-purpose building computer lab. For information on tutoring classes contact Nick OGrady at 670-2810, ext. 4110.
If interested in taking the GED Test, go to www.ged.com & register to take the test, choosing the Franklin County site for testing.
You will not be able to take the test on the same day that you register, so register early! The website also contains information on what
is needed to prepare for the test. The testing site is at the Franklin County District Office (old Brown Elementary School).
Testing hours of are: Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays from 9:00am to 2:00pm and Tuesdays & Thursdays from 9:00am
10:00pm. For more information call 670-2810 ext. 4127 on Tuesdays or Thursdays.

**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

FYI Parents - Student Documents & Forms Online: Parent documents of interest may be found at:
www.franklincountyschools.org under student services or parent connections. Documents include but are not limited to:
Code of Conduct, Student Progression Plan, 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
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Seahawk Scoop on District Website: The Seahawk Scoop is available at www.franklincountyschools.org see the quick

link on the right side of the home page.

Follow Franklin County School on Twitter @SeahawkLifeFC

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