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"Our great glory is not in never failing, but rising every time we fail."
Ralph Waldo Emerson

Teacher Appreciation Week

This week we thank our teachers who dedicate countless hours to their work. We love
every one of you and thank you very much for all of the work that you do!

**STAFF & STUDENTS: The recent storms have left parts of Alabama without resources. Let’s make a nice
contribution of all kinds --- NOT MONEY. Please drop off items (water, non-perishable goods, and any necessity items) to
Mr. London’s office or the SRO’s office. Drop off deadline is May 11. Our deputies have volunteered to deliver the items.
For more info contact Sgt. Ryan Sandoval @ 670-2831.

**SENIORS going on the SENIOR TRIP must see Mrs. Croom by TODAY, May 5, if you
have not paid your $50 bus fee. Also, students must have parents fill out a medical
release form & return it to Mrs. Croom by TODAY. Both must be done in order to get on
the bus. TRIP DEPARTURE TIME has been moved to 6:00am - - - which means students
must be at FCS at 5:00am for luggage inspection!!!
**LITERACY on the LAWN: TODAY, May 5, on the front lawn of the
school-
ELEMENTARY PARENTS were sent an invitation with the grade level times on the invitation.
MIDDLE SCHOOL PARENTS are invited from 12:16-2:15pm.
Bring a beach towel or blanket and enjoy lunch & Literacy on the Lawn!!!
**”James and the Giant Peach”: TODAY, May 5, in the FCS cafeteria @
6:00pm,
the public is invited to the “free” evening performance of “James and the Giant
Peach” by the 5th grade students. The play will be performed Thurs, May 5, at approx. 2:00pm for
grades K-3.
On Fri, May 6, there will be a performance at approx. 2:00pm for grades 4-6.

**PTO MEETING: Monday, May 9, in the FCS library @ 6:00pm

**SWAT Relay for Life Gift Basket: Congratulations to Gretchen Hedman, FCS 2nd
grade teacher – she was the winner of the gift basket worth approximately $150.00!!!

LUNCH FOR TODAY

**K-5 th
Grade: Chicken & Rice, Apples, Vegetable Blend, Fruit, Pudding
**6th -12th Grade: Choice of above or Pizza, Chicken Item, Chef Salad, or Lite Alternative

ACADEMIC INFORMATION
**GCCC Dual Enrollment-Summer & Fall: Fri, May 6 - last day to register for the summer & fall terms.
The dual enrollment office will be open 8:00am-4:00pm.
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SCHOLARSHIPS
-Forgotten Coast Builders Assoc. $1,000 Scholarship: Must be postmarked by Fri, 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
-Fairpoint Communications $1,000 Scholarship: Due by May 9. Applications in Mrs. Duhart’s & Guidance
-Apalachicola Bay Rotary Scholarship: Due by May 15. Applications in Mrs. Duhart’s & Guidance
 -Gulf Coast Foundation Scholarships:
Legacy: Due by May 15. Open to students whose parents obtained a degree from GCCC. See Ms. McGrath
Edward K Roberts- Due by May 15. For part-time students for tuition, board, books, child care, car
Repairs etc. See McGrath
-Rex Partington Scholarship: Due by May 15. Seniors with interest/planned future in performing arts, art
Education or related subject. Applications in Mrs. Duhart’s & Guidance
NEW -FCS Booster Club Athletic Scholarship: Due by May 20. Pick up application Coach Bloom & Coach Wright

FCS WEEKLY CALENDAR OF EVENTS

**Thur,
**Thur, May 5:
5: -Science Fair Judging
-AP English Literature Exam for 11th & 12th Grade in room 1201 & 1202 @
8:00am
-“Literacy
-“Literacy on the Lawn”: Elementary 11:00am-1:00pm M/S from 12:16-2:15pm
-Elementary Play – “James and the Giant Peach” - in the cafeteria:
Afternoon Performance for Grades KG-3rd @ 1: pm
Evening Performance @ 6:00pm - OPEN TO THE PUBLIC,
-Band Flag Team tryouts in the band room from 3:30pm-5:00pm
**Fri,
**Fri, May 6:
6: -Science Fair Viewing
-Senior Class Trip to Orlando, Depart: 6:00am (students must be @ FCS @ 5:00am)
Return: May 8
-Elementary Play – “James and the Giant Peach” - in the cafeteria:
Afternoon performance for Grades 4-6
**Mon,
**Mon, May 9:
9: -BOOK FAIR through Monday, May 16th – in the library from 8:30am-2:30pm
-Field Trip: 1st Grade to the Challenger Learning Center from 7:45am-2: pm
-PTO meeting in the library @ 6:00pm
**Tues,
**Tues, May 10:
10: -BOOK FAIR ♥♥♥ FAMILY NIGHT ♥♥♥ 5:00-7:00pm
-Field Trip: 5th Grade Honor Roll students to Veterans Memorial Park, Apal,
8:30am-2:15pm
-SGA Elections in the cafeteria during H/S breakfast
-FCA
-FCA meetings in the gym during M/S & H/S lunch periods
-2011-12 Cheerleaders: Uniform fitting in the cafeteria @ 3:15pm
**Wed,
**Wed, May 11:
11: -SGA meeting in room 1105 during H/S lunch
-School Board meeting in the Willie Speed Board Room, Eastpoint @ 6:00pm

Mark Your Calendars

**BOOK FAIR: May 9- May 16, 8:30am-2:30pm
**SCHOOL BOARD MEETING: May 11 @ 6:00pm
**SAC MEETING: May 17 @ 6:00pm
**MUFFINS FOR MOMS (library): May 20 (K-8th moms), 7:30-9:00am
**KIDS & COPS DAY: May 20, 9:30am-1:30pm
**FCS BAND “Spring Concert”: ♫♫♫ May 24 @ 7:00pm ♫♫♫
**MEMORIAL DAY: May 30 - NO SCHOOL

TEACHER/STAFF Info
♦♦SUPPORT STAFF: Success Awards must be turned in to Liz Roper, room 519, by Fri, May 6@
2:30pm.
♦♦TEACHERS: Success Awards must be turned in to Denise Roux by Fri, May 6.

**CULINARY CLASS CAFÉ: Fri, May 6 - Serving from 10:45am-1:30pm. Donation- $8.00
MENU: Shepherd’s Pie, Chicken & Dumplings, Green Bean Casserole, Broccoli
w/ Cheese Yeast Rolls
DESSERTS: Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie, Vinegar Pie
**K-12 Faculty Meeting: Wed, May 11, in the cafeteria @ 3:20pm
**RTI MEETINGS: Every Tuesday **RTI Discussions- M/S & H/S: 1st & 3rd Tuesday of month
**PBS MEETINGS: 3rd Monday of month **FACULTY MEETINGS: 2nd & 4th Wednesday of month
**SCHOOL BASED LEADERSHIP MEETINGS: 1st & 3rd Wednesday of month

Miscellaneous
**Project Graduation Meeting: TODAY, May 5, at the Franklin County Health Dept Conference room in
Apalachicola @ 5:30pm.
**Friday Night Movie: The Renovatio Youth Leadership Organization is doing a fundraiser for their educational trip
this summer. The group will be having a “Friday Night Movie Night” on May 13 at the St. Patrick’s Church in Apalachicola
from 4:00pm-midnight. Advance tickets are $5.00 or $7.00 if purchased at the door. To purchase tickets, please see
Deanna Quick, Adreenah Wynn or any other Renovatio member.

**PARENTS – FYI : If you need some control over your child’s computer & email use, you may find the
following website/link very helpful: http://www.mousemail-beta.com

GED Classes have moved back to Franklin County School!

Classes are held on Mondays, Tuesdays, & Thursdays (except holidays) from 4:00pm-8:00pm in 1100 building.
To register, see Linda Bradley from 4:00-7:00pm on days above.
The next GED Test will be given June 20 & 21 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.

**PARENTS – register to receive automated emergency calls from the Franklin County Sheriff
Dept. You will be notified of any emergency situations in Franklin County (for example; emergency
school closings, road closings). Go to www.franklinsheriff.com , on the top right of home page- click
on “Franklin County Florida Emergency Notification System” emblem & complete required information.

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