Tuesday, April 10, 2012 , Tues 10

Be Responsible . . . Be Respectful . . . Be Safe!

"Believe you can and you are half way there." Teddy Roosevelt

Seahawk Scoop

FCS CHEER TRYOUTS: Girls in 5th 11th Grades- if you are interested in trying out for cheerleading, the necessary
forms are in the front office. Also, you must have a sports physical before tryouts! Varsity Tryouts- April 21 (Sponsor- Sarah Brown) Deadline to sign up is April 18. Middle School Tryouts- May 5 (Sponsor- Leigh Smith) Deadline to sign up is May 2.

PARENT INFORMATIONAL MEETING: April 17 in Ms. Browns room @ 6:00pm

FOOTBALL CONDITIONING Required football conditioning for grades 8 11 will be every Wednesday in April.
Players are to report to the field house after school (only on Wednesdays). The activity bus will run at 5:00pm.

**ITEMS NEEDED for PROM: The Junior Class is in need of the following items for the upcoming Prom:
Strands of Christmas style white lights (how ever many you can donate, if only 1 or 2 strands) 5 gallon buckets with lids 1 inch PVC pipe Chicken wire Canned drinks & Bottled water Thanks in advance for anything you can help out with! -Stephanie Howze, Junior Class Co-Sponsor

**SENIORS/ SCHOLARSHIPS: NEW - Fairpoint Communications (due 4/20/12), Centennial Bank & Franklin County School Nutrition Scholarships. Still available - Friends of the Reserve, Willie B. Speed, and Donny Wilson Athletic Scholarship
Applications may be picked up from Mrs. Lee, Ms. Joyner or the guidance office.

**SCHOLARSHIP: 2011-2012 McKay Scholarship letters for students with disabilities can be viewed at
www.franklincountyschools.org/schoolcodeofconduct.htm. In order for a student to be eligible for the program, intent to participate in the McKay Scholarship Program must be filed on the School Choice Website at www.floirdaschoolchoice.org prior to withdrawing from public school. The deadline to apply for the first payment period of the 2012-2013 school year is July 3, 2012. LUNCH FOR TUESDAY- 4/10/12 **K-5 Grade: Choice of One- Chicken Sandwich, Turkey Salad, PB Lite Meal, or PBJ Sandwich Choice of Two- Fresh Apple, Mixed Fruit, Baked Beans; May Select- Cherry Crisp
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**6th-12th Grade: Choice of above or Soft Tacos or Cheese Bread Sticks

FCAT Reading and Math/Science Camps for grades 3-5

The last FCAT Camp is Saturday, April 14 t h .

FCS WEEKLY CALENDAR OF EVENTS

**Tue, Apr 10: **Tue, 10: -Senior FCAT Retakes will start tomorrow -Guest Speaker, Tichaona Matewa from Keiser Univ. in Mrs. Creeks classes all day -FCA meetings in the wrestling room during H/S & M/S lunches -Home Vars Softballl game vs Rickards @ 5:00pm -Home Vars Baseball vs Bozeman @ 6:00pm -Zumba Class in the elementary gym @ 6:00pm

-STUDENTS RETURN

**Wed, Apr 11: **Wed, 11: breakfast

-12th Grade FCAT Reading Retakes -H/S Beta Club meeting/ Guest Speaker Carol Barfield, in room 1217 during -H/S SGA meeting in the gym wrestling room during lunch -Football Conditioning in field house, 2:15-5:00pm
-Junior Prom Committee meeting in room 809 during breakfast -Freshmans Class Officers meetings in Ms. Mount-Simmons room during breakfast -District Track Meet at Bay High School @ 9:00am -3rd Grade: Kite Flying behind the elementary gym @ ??? 2 groups -M/S & H/S SWAT meetings in Mrs. Crooms room during lunches -Home Vars Softball game vs Godby @ 6:00pm- SENIOR NIGHT -Zumba Class in elementary gym @ 6:00pm -Report Cards -Field Trip: M/S ESE to EP Landfill, Water Treatment Plant & Indian Creek Park, 8:00am-3rd Grade: Kite Flying behind the elementary gym @ ??? 2 groups -H/S ARP Class- First Forum in room 1217 during 2nd period -4/5th Grade Special Art Session in room 626, 12:45-1:45pm -Home Vars Baseball vs W. Gadsden @ 6:00pm- SENIOR NIGHT -Saturday School, by invitation only, 8:00am-2:00pm dont be late & bring -ACT in Mrs. Lees room, 8:00am-12:00pm Seniors will not have to attend school. school. Juniors who passed the FCAT Reading will not have to attend school. school. -Vars Softball District Tournament at Blountstown Time- TBA

**Thur, Apr 12: **Thur, 12:

-11th & 12th Grade FCAT Math Retakes

**Fri, Apr 13: **Fri, 13: 1:30pm

**Sat, Apr 14: **Sat, 14: your own lunch! **Mon, Apr 16: **Mon, 16:

-FCAT Reading for Grades 3-10

& 11th Grade Reading Retakes

Mark Your Calendars

**REPORT CARDS: **FCAT ESTING:

April 13 April 16 27

TEACHER/STAFF Info
Retirement Party for Karen Smith: Thurs, April 12, at the Carrabelle Christian Center at 6:00pm. Sign up to bring a covered dish at Ms. Brownings desk. Also, there will be a money tree in lieu of gifts.

**School Leadership Meeting: date)

Thurs, April 12, in room 117 @ 2:30pm (note change of

**Culinary Class Cafe: Fri, April 13 - 10:45am - 1:30pm DONATION: $8.00 MENU: Oyster Stew, Red Beans & Rice, Hoe Cake, Macquechoux (Corn), DESSERT: Carrot Cake, Red Velvet Cake
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Faculty Meetings: 1 & 3rd Wednesday of each month @ 2:30pm School Leadership Meetings: 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month @ 2:30pm RTI Meetings: Every Tuesday by Appointment FCS STAFF BIRTHDAYS 4/9-4/15 Mary Jo Housholder (4/11) Jeanette Taylor (4/11) Willie Mary Joseph-cafeteria (4/13)

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Miscellaneous
GED CLASSES
The Franklin County Adult Education Courses are offering GED classes on Mondays & Tuesdays from 4:00-8:00pm at the Franklin County School. Register with Ms. Linda Bradley during class hours in the 1100 Building, Room 1111. The next GED Test will be given April 23 & 24, 2012 at the Franklin County School library at 6:00pm. To register for the test, contact Linda Bradley during class times 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.

**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 Sandi Hengle, Homeless Liaison, at the Franklin County School District Office in Eastpoint, 670-2810 or cell number 323-0982.

**PARENTS: The Franklin County School 2011-12 Code of Conduct, Student Progression Plan, & the Local
Education Agency Letter to the Parents can all be viewed and/or printed from the school district website: www.franklincountyschools.org/schoolcodeofconduct.htm

**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.