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Monday,, Augustt 27,, 2012 Monday Augus 27 2012

Motto: Inspire from our hearts, Lead with humility, Soar with pride.

***Please stay informed with regards to the named storm Isaac. A decision will be made about the cancellation of school as information is received. Stay tuned to Panama City's Channel 7 & 13 News, Oyster Radio, and internet permitting, our Franklin County School Website- www.franklincountyschools.org -Supt. Marks

*** FIRST HOME FOOTBALL *** FRIDAY, AUG. 31 KICK OFF @ 8:00pm

**FCS GIRLS SOCCER: Conditioning begins Mon, Aug. 27 report to the field house after school.
NO ACTIVITY BUS students must have their own transportation home.

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LUNCH FOR MONDAY- 8/27/12

Gr- Breaded Chicken Sandwich or Ham/Cheese Chef Salad, or Yogurt Lite Meal Peaches or Fresh Fruit, Baked Beans or Carrot Sticks

6th-12th Gr- Choice of above or Ham/Cheese Sandwich

FCS WEEKLY CALENDAR OF EVENTS

**Mon, Aug 27: **Tue, Aug 28: **Wed, Aug 29: -NO EVENTS AT THIS TIME -Away JV/Vars Volleyball vs Altha- JV @ 6:00pm Vars @ 7:00pm -NHS Meeting in room 1220(Duhart) during H/S breakfast -SGA Meeting in library during H/S lunch -Away Vars Volleyball vs FAMU- Double Header @ 5:30pm / 6:30pm -9th & 10th Grade Class Officer Elections in cafeteria during H/S lunch -4th Grade Parent Meeting in Mrs. Barbers room, 315, @ 7:00pm -Home Football Game vs Sneads @ 8:00pm

**Thur, Aug 30: **Fri, Aug 31:

Mark Your Calendars NO SCHOOL: Sept 3 Closed for Labor Day SCHOOL PICTURES: Sept. 7-students must
wear school shirt

TEACHER/STAFF Info
DONT FORGET TO TURN IN YOUR HOT SEAT COUNT AS SOON SCHOOL IS DISMISSED! M/S Teachers Meeting: Tues, Aug. 28, in Ms. Countrymans room, 1007, @ 2:20pm AXA Representatives Visit: Thurs, Aug. 30- Jean Christie, AXA Equitable representative, will be at the District Office, 8am-12 noon & on FCS campus (in library), 12:30-4pm. Jean will assist employees with retirement benefits & options. If you would like to schedule a specific time, email or call her at: jean.christie@axa-advisors.com or (229) 403-1623 M/S Language Art Teachers- Prof. Devel: Fri, Aug. 31, in room 1017 & classrooms, 8:00am-3:00pm

FACULTY MEETINGS- 1st & 3rd Wednesdays of each Month

FCS STAFF BIRTHDAYS 8/27-9/2 Terry Hilton (8/31) Joy Shiver (8/31)

Miscellaneous
**The Nest After-School Program resumes Monday, August 27, at the usual times, (2:00 5:30 p.m. at the
Franklin County Learning Center and 2:45-5:45 at the Carrabelle Municipal Complex.) The student application will be available for download on our website, www.franklincountynest.org . We are in need of certified teachers for both the Carrabelle and Eastpoint sites, to lead reading, math and/or handson science activities for multiple age groups. Pay is $23/hr, and we will make every attempt to accommodate your schedule if you can only work a few days a week. If you are interested in a position, please contact project coordinator Despina Williams at 670-2810 x 4131 or email dwilliams@franklin.k12.fl.us.

**49th Annual Florida Seafood Festival Parade will be on Saturday, Nov. 3. Deadline to enter is Oct. 15.
Contact Pamela Brownell at 670-4411 or Pamela.brownell@yahoo.com for more info.

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 Sept 17 &18, 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 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.