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FCS Varsity Brain Bowl Team - 2011 Division A Champions

"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 bus ridership (emergencies only) 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.

KINDERGARTEN ROUND-UP ♥ enrollment for 2011-12

April 13 (date changed!) ♦ 5:00-6:30pm
5:00pm: Parents/students meet with guidance counselor,
kindergarten teachers & school nurse in cafeteria
5:45pm: Visit classrooms
6:00pm: Dinner will be served in the cafeteria
FREE DINNER, MATERIALS & BOOKS!!!

**FCAT READING RE-TAKE TUTORING: Students required to re-take the FCAT Reading, Ms. Sharon
Solomon will be tutoring Monday-Friday, this week & next week, from 3:15-3:45pm. She is located in the trailer next to the
Adult Education trailer at the Learning Center.

**H/S FALL SPORTS BANQUET TICKETS: Now available- Adults- $10.00 ♦ Children (6-17)- $5.00
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 Thurs, March 31, in the cafeteria @ 6:30pm.
FYI: The H/S Spring Sports Banquet is set for May 12.

** PROM SIGN-UP: Sign- up sheet is in Mrs. Karen Smith’s office. Sign up by Fri, 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.

JUNIORs AND SENIORs

Prom meeting Mon, April 4th, during breakfast to go over “rules and
expectations” Anyone planning to go to prom MUST attend.

**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.

**SCIENCE PROJECT BACK BOARDS: Now on sale - $6.00. See Ms. Buffkin or Ms. Sawyer to purchase.
M/S Science Projects due May 4.

LUNCH FOR TODAY

**K-5 th
Grade: Beef Nachos w/ Cheese, Butter Corn, Fresh Veggie, Peaches
**6th -12th Grade: Choice of above or Pizza, Chicken Item, Chef Salad, or Lite Alternative
 ACADEMIC INFORMATION
**Certified Nursing Assistant Program: Students interested in program need to apply NOW!!! April 29 is the
end date. Contact Pat Wagner, GFC Nursing Secretary @ 227-9670 EXT. 5522. The earlier you apply the better.
**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).

**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.
-“Will to Win” Scholarship: For students with asthma. See Ms. McGrath in Guidance
-BUICKACHIEVERS Scholarship: Due Thurs, 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
NEW -Forgotten Coast Builders Assoc. $1,000 Scholarship: Must be postmarked May 6. Preference given to
student majoring in a construction related field, but is not required. Applications in Mrs. Duhart’s & Guidance
-JCI Senators Scholarship: Due by May 8. Applications in Mrs. Duhart’s & Guidance
NEW -Apalachicola Bay Rotary Scholarship: Due by May 15. Applications in Mrs. Duhart’s & Guidance

FCS WEEKLY CALENDAR OF EVENTS

**Tues,
**Tues, Mar. 29:
29: -Field Trip: 5th Grade to Eastpoint Estuary, 9:00am-1:30pm
-FCA meeting in the gym during M/S & H/S lunches
-Away M/S Baseball/Softball games vs. Blountstown @ 4:30
-Home Varsity Softball game vs. PSJ @ 6:00pm
-Home Varsity Baseball game vs. Wewa @ 7:00pm
**Wed,
**Wed, Mar. 30:
30: -Field Trip: 5th Grade to Eastpoint Estuary, 9:00am-1:30pm
-SGA meeting during H/S lunch
-Away Varsity Softball game vs. Arnold @ 6:00pm
**Thur,
**Thur, Mar. 31:
31: -Jr. Prom Committee meeting in room 809 during lunch
-Home MS Baseball/Softball games vs. Wewa @ 5:00pm
-H/S Fall Sports Banquet in the cafeteria @ 6:30-10:00 pm
**Fri,
**Fri, April 1:
1: -H/S ACTIVITY SCHEDULE – ASSEMBLY DURING ACTIVITY PERIOD
-Field Trip: H/S Science to Indian Creek Park Dedication, 8:25am-10:15am
-Field Trip: M/S ESE Science to Indian Creek Park Dedication, 8:25am-10:15am
-H/S Assembly-
Assembly- “Battle of the Classes” in gym during Activity Period
-Away Varsity Baseball game vs. Port St. Joe @ 7:00pm
-SWAT “Sock It To Cancer Sock Hop” @ Apalach Community Center, 7:00-11:00pm
Donations @ door: $2.00
**Sat, April 2:
2: -Away Track meet in Panama City @ 9:00am

Mark Your Calendars

**EARLY RELEASE: April 5 – Students dismissed @ 12:30pm;
Parent Conferences in afternoon
**SPRING PICTURES: April 6
**REPORT CARDS: April 8
**FCAT TESTING: April 11 – April 21
**EASTER HOLIDAYS: April 22 & April 25
**SENIOR CAP/GOWN PICTURES: April 27
 TEACHER/STAFF Info
**AXA Tax Annuities: Wed, Mar. 30, Jean Christie, AXA representative, in the library, 9:00am-3:30pm
**FCAT Facilitator Training - MANDATORY: Thurs, Mar. 31, in the library @ 3:15pm
**CULINARY CLASS CAFÉ: Fri, April 1 - Serving from 10:45am-1:30pm. Donation- $8.00
MENU: Pork Chop Casserole, Fried Cube Steak, Creamed Corn, String Beans,
Macaroni & Cheese, Yeast Rolls
DESSERTS: Peach Cobbler w/ Ice Cream, Pound Cake

**Reading Endorsement Competencies 4/5 Classes: March 30 & April 6.

Classes will be at Learning Center, room 19, from 3:00-7:00pm. Sign up on ePDC for the course.

**RTI MEETINGS: Every Tuesday **PBS MEETINGS: Every 3rd Monday of each month
**FACULTY MEETINGS: Every 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month

Miscellaneous
**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.