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Wednesday,
Wednes , March
arch 23
3, 2011
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"It’s the journey, not just the destination, that’s important!"

ELEMENTARY DISMISSAL IS AT 3:00 ♦ M/S & H/S DISMISSAL IS AT 3:10

1. Please observe the dismissal times. Early pickup is for appointments or emergencies only.
2. Changes in ridership should be in a note (with a contact number) turned in to the front office by 10:00am.
3. Any changes to bus or car ridership by phone should be emergency basis only & must be done before
2:00pm.

FCS Varsity Brain Bowl Team - 2011 Division A

Champions

**Franklin County “Kick Butt Day” - Tobacco, that is! Today, March 23 - - -
Middle & High school students will go to the gym with their 7th period
teachers as soon as attendance is taken. (regular bell schedule today)

**Due to today’s faculty meeting, the FCS Nest students are to report to
the elementary pavilion for after school snacks.
**H/S FALL SPORTS BANQUET TICKETS: Now available ♦♦♦ Adults- $10 ♦♦♦ Children (6-17)-$5
Tickets may be purchased from Coach Bloom’s office, Monica Moron or Lee Mathes. No charge for players, but players
must pick up a ticket from Coach Bloom’s office. The banquet is March 31, in the cafeteria @ 6:30pm.
FYI: The H/S Spring Sports Banquet is set for May 12.

**SCIENCE PROJECT BACK BOARDS: Now on sale - $6.00. See Ms. Buffkin or Ms. Sawyer to purchase.
** PROM SIGN-UP: Sign- up sheet is in Mrs. Karen Smith’s office. Sign up by April 1st. Non-student
participation forms for dates will be on the same clipboard as the sign-up sheets. Date of Prom is April 16.

**PROM GLASSES: Juniors & Seniors, if you would like to order prom glasses for you and your date, see Mrs.
Gavigan. Seniors in attendance will receive one free glass. Each glass costs $7.00.

LUNCH FOR TODAY

**K-5 th
Grade: Chili, Baked potato, Pears/Fresh Fruit, Cornbread
**6th -12th Grade: Choice of above or Pizza, Chicken Item, Chef Salad, or Lite Alternative

ACADEMIC INFORMATION
**FAMU’s Annual Spring Preview: Saturday, March 26, from 8:30am-2:00pm for juniors, seniors, & community
College transfers. Pre-register at www.famu.edu click on “Events”, then click on “Spring Preview”.
**GCCC Dual Enrollment-Summer & Fall: Registration for the summer & fall terms will be April 11-May 6.
The dual enrollment office will be open until 6:00pm from April 11- April 14 (after these dates, regular office hours
Resume, 8:00am-4:00pm).
**Certified Nursing Assistant Program: Students interested in program need to apply NOW!!! April 29 is the
end date. They are interviewing applications starting now! You can get in touch with Pat Wagner, GFC Nursing
Secretary @ 227-9670 EXT. 5522. The earlier you apply the better.
**SCHOLARSHIPS: Seniors, scholarships are coming in! Important Tips: 1) Encourage your parents to file their
Income Tax Return as soon as possible (Pell grant & some scholarships require a copy). 2) Prepare- Essays, letter
 of Reference, resumes.
NEW -“Will to Win” Scholarship: For students with asthma. See Ms. McGrath in Guidance

-BUICKACHIEVERS Scholarship: Due by March 31 – for careers in the automotive business.

Go to www.buickachievers.com to apply.
-Philaco Women’s Club Scholarship: Due by April 15. Faculty /administration must nominate student.
Applications in Guidance.
-Friend of the Reserve Scholarship: Due by April 15. Applications in Mrs. Duhart’s & Guidance
-JCI Senators Scholarship: Due by May 8. Applications in Mrs. Duhart’s & Guidance

FCS WEEKLY CALENDAR OF EVENTS

**Wed,
**Wed, Mar. 23:
23: -SGA meeting during H/S lunch
-National Kick Butt Day Celebration (SWAT) for M/S & H/S in the gym, 2:25-
3:10pm
-Away Track Meet in Liberty @ 3:00pm
-Home Varsity Baseball game vs. Liberty @ 7:00pm
**Thur,
**Thur, Mar. 24: -HS Beta Club in room 1217 during breakfast
-Junior Prom Committee meeting in room 809 during lunch
-Away Varsity Softball game vs. Wakulla @ 7:00pm
**Fri,
**Fri, Mar. 25:
25: -SGA Blood Drive in the H/S Parking lot from 8:30am-3:10 pm
-Away Varsity Softball game vs. E. Gadsden - CANCELLED
-Away
-Home Varsity Baseball game vs. Liberty MOVED TO Wed, March 23
-Home
**Sat,
**Sat, Mar. 26:
26: -Saturday
-Saturday School, by invitation only,
only, 8:00am-2:30pm – don’t be late & bring your
own lunch
**Mon,
**Mon, Mar. 28:
28: -Senior Class T-Shirt ordering in the cafeteria on the stage during lunch
**Tues,
**Tues, Mar. 29:
29: -FCA meeting in the gym during M/S & H/S lunches
-Away M/S Baseball/Softball game vs. Blountstown @ 4:30
-Home Varsity Softball game vs. PSJ @ 6:00pm
-Home Varsity Baseball vs. Wewa @ 7:00pm

Mark Your Calendars

**EARLY RELEASE: April 5 – Students dismissed @ 12:30pm;
Parent Conferences in afternoon
**SPRING PICTURES: April 6
**FCAT TESTING: April 11 – April 21
**EASTER HOLIDAYS: April 22 & April 25

TEACHER/STAFF Info
**Initial CPI Training: Wed, March 23- in 800 computer lab, 8:30am-3:00pm
Thurs, March 24- in 800 computer lab, 8:30-11:00am
**ESE Teachers- Professional Devel. Alternatives: Wed, March 23, in 800 computer lab, 2:00-3:00pm- presented by
Rusty Holmes FDRLS/ PAEC
**K-12 Faculty Meeting: Wed, Mar. 23, in cafeteria @ 3:20pm (mini-workshop on Lesson Study)
**CPI Update Training - Paras/Health Aides: Thurs, March 24, in 800 computer lab, 12:00-3:00pm
**Success Maker Training: Thurs, March 22 & 24, in 400 computer lab, 3:15-4:15pm

**CULINARY CLASS CAFÉ: Fri, March 25th - Serving from 10:45am-1:30pm. Donation- $8.00
MENU: Hawaiian Chicken, Hawaiian Pork Roast, White Rice, Sautéed Vegetable Medley, Rolls
DESSERTS: Lemon Coconut Cake, Pineapple Upside -Down Cake

**Reading Endorsement Competencies 4/5 Classes: March 23, 30, & April 6.
Classes will be at Learning Center, room 19, from 3:00-7:00pm. Sign up on ePDC for the course. Remember,
if you are teaching intensive reading to H/S, M/S, or ESE students, you are required to have Reading Endorsement.
 **RTI MEETINGS: Every Tuesday **PBS MEETINGS: Every 3rd Monday of each month
**FACULTY MEETINGS: Every 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month

Miscellaneous
**Reduce Energy Use with Girl Scouts: Saturday, March 26, join the Girl Scouts across the Panhandle in
saving electricity, money & the planet! You can help by turning off your lights & electronics from 8:30-9:30pm on the 26th.
Did you know that TVs, DVDs, & computers eat up 15% of a home’s energy use even when they’re off? Unplug them!
Join in by taking the Girl Scouts Forever Green Pledge.

**FAAST (Florida Alliance for Assistive Services & Technology) Training: Saturday, March 26, at the Water
Street Hotel & Marina, Apalachicola, from 9:00am-noon. Free workshop/training for parents of children with disabilities &
school staff members. Pre-register, if possible, no later than five days before March 26. Contact Steve Howells at 1-888-
788-9216, ext. 102 or email at: showells@faast.org or Connie Serafin at 352-942-1169 or e-mail at: connieserafin@yahoo.com.
**FCS Graduation Caps & Gowns Needed: Last year & again this year, we have had Seniors who have not
been able to purchase a cap & gown due to family finances. If anyone has a cap & gown which was used for graduation at
Franklin County School, please consider donating them to the school. Students, who can not purchase the items, can borrow
them at no cost except to have them cleaned & returned. We need at least five. Don’t worry, if it’s not clean, Mrs. Croom will
have them cleaned. Thus, the SENIOR SEAHAWK CLOSET will be established. Contact Dolores Hayward-Croom at 670-
2800.
**DOE Social Media Access: The Florida Department of Education now has the resources to provide additional
channels for the department to receive feedback from & communicate with educators, students, parents, & all Floridians.
Their new accounts are:
General Information: www.facebook.com/EducationFL
Twitter for Public: www.twitter.com/EducationFL
Blog for Public: (Florida Common Ground) www.EducationFL.wordpress.com
Twitter for Teachers: www.twitter.com/TeachersFL
Blog for Teachers: (Florida School Speak) www.TeachersFL.wordpress.com

**GED CLASSES on Mondays, Tuesdays, & Thursdays (except holidays) from 4:00pm-8:00pm at the
Franklin County Learning Center (the old Brown Elementary).
The next GED Test will be given May 2 & 3 at the Franklin County School library at 6:00pm.
To register for the test contact Linda Bradley during GED classes or 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.