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MOTTO: Aspire to Soar

**3rd & 4th GRADE STATE ASSESSMENT TESTING THIS WEEK: Parents, please be sure your child gets a good night of sleep &
arrives to school on time. See testing dates below under the FCS Calendar of Events section.
**JR Officers Mtg: Today, March 23, in the gym during lunch
**SR Cap & Gown Pictures: Today & Tomorrow, March 23 & 24 in room 1105 from 2:20-6pm
**JRs Mtg : Tues, March 24, in the cafeteria @ 6pm
**4th Grade Parent Mtg : Tues, March 24, in room 315 @ 6pm

See Ms. Edwards or a yearbook member

today to pre-order your yearbook!!
Seniors~ March 31st in the last day to
purchase seniors pages

** SR Parent Mtg : Tues, March 24, in the Library @ 6pm

**Activity Bus: The activity bus departs at 5:15pm -Mondays thru Thursdays for students involved in after school activities. All
unsupervised students need to be sent to the office to call home.

AFTER SCHOOL TUTORING: After school tutoring is offered on Tuesdays & Thursdays.There is a waiting list for KG-8thgrade
H/S students may contact their teachers to see if a slot is available. For more info call 670-2800.

**SR/JR: Touch up your smile before prom or graduation with a FREE Tooth Bleaching Kit, visit the Health Clinic today for more info.

5,000 GOAL
The PTO presents: Box Top Pie Challenge:
Bring in your Box Tops for a chance to
cream your coach, on April 3rd, with a pie!

Head Start/ VPK Round-up

March 27th 2015 12:00-2pm

Documents Needed: Childs birth certificate, social security card, current physical, shot record, proof of income or tax
return, proof of physical address, parents drivers license. Online VPK Registration: vpkcp.floridaearlylearning.com
Please contact Ms. Sasnett or Ms. Joy with any questions at 670-2800

All Scholarship Info & Applications are available in Ms. Joyners classroom.
FCS Booster Club: Postmark by 4/8/15
Justin B. Griffin: Postmark by 4/13/15
Friends of the Reserve: Postmark by 4/15/15
Gulf/Franklin Retired Educators Association: Postmark by 4/30/15
Florida Seafood Festival Scholarship: Postmark by 5/1/15
Willie B. Speed Higher Education: $250 Postmark by 5/1/15
Children of Divorce: $1,000Postmark by 5/1/15
NEW Apalachicola Bay Rotary Club: Due by 5/8/15
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 songs)

Mark Your Calendars

Report Cards Go Home: March 27
Easter Break: April 3-6 (early release Friday)
Spring Pictures: April 9
M/S Spring Fling: April 7-11pm

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FCS WEEKLY CALENDAR OF EVENTS

**Mon, Mar. 23:

-H/S 2nd/4th Marine Science to the Bayside Dock (Klink)

-JR Officers Mtg in the gym during lunch
-SR Class Mtg in the wrestling rm during lunch
-Senior Cap & Gown Pictures in room 1105 2:20-6pm (Edwards)
-Odyssey of the Mind in room 1017 (Countryman), 2:45-5:00pm
-Softball/Baseball practice 2:45-5:00pm
-Volleyball Conditioning in the gym 3-5pm-Stanton
-Track/Field practice 3:00-5:00pm

**Tue, Mar. 24: -Band State Solo Ensemble in Gainesville

-FCA meeting for M/S students in gym wrestling room during lunch students get lunch trays then go to gym
-Brain Bowl practice in room 1220 (Duhart), 2:30-4:00pm
-Softball/Baseball practice 2:45-5:00pm
-Weightlifting practice 2:30-4:30 -York
-After School tutoring grades 3-12, 3:00-5:00pm
-Away V Baseball vs Bonifay (departing @ 8:30am)
-Home JV/V Softball vs Wakulla @ 5/7pm
-H/S Biology Field Trip to estuary 9-1:45
-Senior Cap & Gown Pictures in room 1105 2:20-6pm (Edwards)
-Track/Field Meet Big Bend Conference (depart from school 3:30pm)
-Juniors Parent Mtg in the cafeteria 6pm (Countryman)
-4th grade Parent Mtg in room 315 @ 7pm
-Seniors Parent Mtg in the library @ 6pm
**Wed, Mar. 25: -3rd & 4th FSA English/Language Arts Testing
-H/S Biology Field Trip to estuary 9-1:45
-SGA meeting in gym wrestling room during lunch
-Odyssey of the Mind in room 1017 (Countryman), 2:45-5:00pm
-Band practice 2:30-4:00pm
-Weightlifting Meet 2:30-4:30 -York
-Volleyball Conditioning in the gym 3-5pm-Stanton
-Track/Field @ Wewa (departing @ 1pm)
-Softball/Baseball practice 2:45-5:00pm
-Home JV Baseball vs Bay Haven 5pm (double-header)
**Thu, Mar. 26: - 3rd & 4th FSA English/Language Arts Testing
-H/S Biology Field Trip to estuary 9-1:45
-NHS Mtg in the gym during lunch
-TSIC students meeting with Dr. Lois Catlin in library @ 1:00pm
-5th Grade play practice on cafeteria stage 2:00-3:00pm Melanie Humble
-Band practice 2:30-4:00pm
-After School tutoring grades 3-12, 3:00-5:00pm
-Track/Field practice 3:00-5:00pm
-Weightlifting practice 2:30-4:30pm- York
-Away V Softball vs. John Paul
-Away Varsity Baseball vs Tallavanna @ 4:00pm (departing @ 1pm)
**Fri, Mar. 27:

-REPORT CARDS GO HOME

-Countryman to Bayside Lab 9:15-10:15am
-H/S Marine Science 3rd/5th period class to Bayside Lab- Klink
-Special Arts 11:15-12:15 (DeVaughn) 1-2pm (Parish)
-Elem. Spring Fling 12:15-1:45 -Barber
-Odyssey of the Mind in room 1017 (Countryman), 2:45-5:00pm
-Band practice 2:30-4:00pm
-Track/Field FSU Relay (Elite)-TBA
-Volleyball Conditioning in the gym 3-5pm- Stanton
-Home Varsity Softball vs John Paul @ 4/6pm (double-header)
-M/S Dance 6-9th grade from 7-11pm -Stanton

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MENU MONDAY 3/23/15

BREAKFAST CHOICES
Sausage Biscuit, Cereal, Ham/Egg/Cheese Tac-Go, Pop-Tart, Waffle Graham, Fruit Juice, Milk

LUNCH CHOICES
Hot Dog, Chicken Sandwich, Chef Salad, PB Jamwich w/Cheese Stick & Spicy Chips, Pizza, Yogurt Parfait, Coleslaw, Baked Beans
Canned Fruit, Milk

TEACHER/STAFF Info

**Delta Kappa Gamma Mtg: @ Beverly Kellys House- TBA

**Book Study Mtg: (All Groups) in the cafeteria @ 2:20

**Lunchroom Drink Machine: If you have recently lost $$ in the drink machine, see Mrs. Allison Chipman in the front office
FCS STAFF BIRTHDAYS 3/23/15-3/29/15
Barbara Lee 3/29

Miscellaneous
Franklin County School Districts Equity Coordinator is Nick OGrady.

Contact Information: 85 School Road, Eastpoint Phone 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
indef.

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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