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VISION: To inspire our students, our colleagues, and ourselves to soar with pride in our daily endeavors, offering the best of ourselves at every opportunity, and to lead with humility, understanding that our greatest accomplishments lie in working together to achieve excellence.

September 11, 2001, a day we will never forget.

**9 11 Grade Picture Day Rescheduled: 9th 11th grade students will have pictures taken on Sept. 25. **Mr & Miss FCHS Sign Up: Seniors may sign up in Mrs. Howze-Jones room to run for Mr. FCHS (boys) or Miss FCHS (girls). The deadline to sign up is Wed, Sept. 12, by 3:00pm! No sign ups after this time no exceptions. Advertising may begin Sept 13. Voting will be Sept. 18 in the cafeteria during breakfast. **FREE Sports Physicals: Weems Medical Center East (Carrabelle) will be doing free sports physicals on Thurs, Sept. 13, from 2:00-6:00pm. The history, parent section, & parent signature must be completed on all forms before exam can be done. Call 697-2345 for an appointment time or walk-in between hours specified. **Math Tutoring for M/S & H/S: Tutoring will be offered every Tuesday & Thursday from 2:15-3:00pm beginning on Tuesday, Sept. 11. M/S & H/S math teachers will be available in their classrooms. **4th Grade Fundraiser: 4th Grade students are doing catalogue sales through Sept. 13! This is a fundraiser for their St. Augustine Trip.
LUNCH FOR TUESDAY- 9/11/12
KG-5th Gr: Choice of Soft Tacos, Chicken Chef Salad, or Cheese Lite Meal; Choice of one: Pears or Apple Juice; Side Salad or Steamed Mixed Vegetables 6th-12th Gr: Choice of above or Hamburger w/ Cheese

FCS WEEKLY CALENDAR OF EVENTS

**Tue, Sept 11: **Wed, Sept 12: **Thur, Sept 13: -9 & 10 Grade Class Officer Election WILL BE HELD TODAY In cafeteria during lunch -Away JV/Vars Volleyball Games vs Wewa- JV @ 6:00pm Vars @ 7:00pm -NHS Meeting, for officer nominations, in Mrs. Duharts room, 1220, during breakfast -SGA Meeting in Mrs. Howze-Jones room, 1221, during lunch -M/S & H/S FCA meetings in the gym during lunches -H/S Brain Bowl meeting in room 1021 (Millender) during lunch -Home JV/Vars Volleyball Games vs Blountstown- JV @ 6:00pm
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Vars @ 7:00pm

**Fri, Sept 14: **Sat, Sept 15: **Mon, Sept 17:

-Odyssey of the Mind in Ms. Countrymans room, 1007, 2:30-4:30pm -Away Football Game vs Cottondale @ 8:00pm -Away Vars Volleyball- Panhandle Classic @ Mosley High School, Time: TBA -GED Test in the library @ 6:00pm

Mark Your Calendars 9th-11th Grade Pictures: Sept. 25 Must wear School Shirt Senior Pictures: Oct. 12 Homecoming Football Game: Changed to Oct. 19

TEACHER/STAFF Info
M/S Teachers Meeting: Tues, Sept 11, in Countrymans room, 1007, @ 2:20pm K-5 Teachers, Professional Develop: Tues (K-2) & Wed (3-5), Sept 11 & 12, in room 408 @ 2:20pm School Leadership Meeting: Thurs, Sept 13, in front conference room @ 2:30pm Secondary Math Dept Meeting: Thurs, Sept 13, in D. Millenders room, 1021, 3:00-5:00pm Secondary Science Dept Meeting: Fri, Sept 14, in D. Millenders room, 1021, 2:15-3:00pm

FACULTY MEETINGS- 1st & 3rd Wednesdays of each Month SCHOOL BASED LEADERSHIP MEETINGS- 2nd & 4th Wednesdays of each Month
FCS STAFF BIRTHDAYS 9/10 9/16 Cathy Creamer (9/10) Heidi Montgomery (9/11)

Miscellaneous
**49 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.
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BOX TOPS for EDUCATION: The Franklin County School PTO is collecting Box Tops again this year!! This is a very successful fundraiser. Please send all Box Tops to your child's teacher. Middle and High School parents can save them too! Please turn your Box Tops in to Mrs. Laura King or Ms. Leigh Smith GED CLASSES
The Franklin County Adult Education Courses will be offering GED classes at the Franklin County School in the near future. 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 or for classes, contact 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.