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Tuesday,, February 26 2013 Tuesday February 26 2013

MOTTO: Inspire with our Hearts, Lead with Humility, Soar with Pride

BLACK HISTORY MONTH

American Beach, Florida
Abraham Lincoln Lewis realized the need for African

Americans to have recreational activities for their families. In 1935, Lewis purchased 200 acres of Nassau County beachfront land along the Atlantic Ocean. Blacks were not permitted on most beaches in Jacksonville during this time. It was Lewis' dream to create a community where African Americans could visit and own reasonably-priced homes along the ocean. This community, which he named American Beach, was a thriving vacation spot throughout the 1930s, 40s, and 50s. Summers at American Beach were known for being jammed with families, churches and children. The beach included hotels, restaurants and nightclubs as well as homes and other businesses. American Beach is still in existence today. From slavery to self-sustenance, it has come to symbolize success, achievement, and the American Dream, but its precarious location sandwiched in between two billiondollar resort communities make it vulnerable. Pictured above is American Beach, circa 1940s.

Thank You Staff & Students!

Your cooperation & compliance during the Tornado Warning yesterday was outstanding.

Both teams did very well at the Regional Competition on Saturday, Feb. 23, in Crestview. The high school team placed 2nd in their division & will be advancing to the State Finals in Orlando on Saturday, April 6.
**M/S & H/S Ms. Seahawk Contestants: See Lynn Clark TODAY, Feb. 26, for important pageant info! **Classrooms Testing: Ms. Linda Mitchells & Ms. C.J. Weyrichs students will begin Florida Alternate
Assessment tests today, Feb. 26, through March 22. Testing signs will be on the classroom doors (rooms 817 & 1218) while testing. Please encourage students to be quiet in the halls during this time. Thanks, CJ Weyrich

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FCS ODYSSEY OF THE MIND TEAMS!

**TSIC Applications for 2013-14: DEADLINE to turn in applications is Thurs, Feb. 28 by 2:30pm. Applications
are available in Mr. Robinsons office or at Ms. Brownings desk. Put completed applications in Dr. Catlins mailbox.

**Calling all H/S Seniors Free dental exam!

Franklin County Dental Clinic would like to help you get ready for prom, graduation & a career by tackling your smile! H/S seniors will receive a free comprehensive exam and cleaning at the Carrabelle clinic and they will also receive a dental gift including a redeemable coupon for whitening strips. Call 697-4121 for an appointment today.

YEARBOOKS ORDERS:

Pre-order your 2012-13 Yearbook NOW!

Elementary Yearbook- $25 or Monthly installments can be made:

$10 due 2/22 - $10 due 3/22 - $5 due 4/12

Middle/High Yearbook- $55 or Monthly installments can be made:

$20 due 2/22 - $20 due 3/22 - $15 due 4/12

See a Yearbook Staff member or Ms. Edwards.

CULINARY CLASS CAF - TBA

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LUNCH FOR TUESDAY 2/26/13 KG-5 Gr: BBQ Rib Sandwich, Grilled Chicken Chef Salad, or Yogurt Prafait Choice of Black Beans or Cherry Tomatoes/Red Pepper Strips w/ Dip Choice of Dried Fruit Mix or Apple Juice 6th-12th Gr: Same as above or Hamburger
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FCS WEEKLY CALENDAR OF EVENTS

**Tue, Feb 26: -FLA WRITES TESTING for 4th, 8th, & 10th Grades thru 2/28/13- LIBRARY WILL BE CLOSED -9th Grade Officers meeting in room 802 (Nichols) during breakfast -Guest Speaker/Art Instructor- Gavigans 4-6th period Art classes -M/S & H/S FCA meetings in the gym during lunches -Away Track meet at Lincoln H/S, Tallahassee @ 4:30pm -Away JV/Vars Baseball vs Port St. Joe- JV @ 5:00pm Vars @ 7:00pm -4th Grade Parent meeting in room 315 (Barber) @ 7:00pm th th th **Wed, Feb 27: - FLA WRITES MAKE-UP TESTING for 4 , 8 , & 10 Grades -NHS meeting in room 1220 (Duhart) during breakfast -Drama Club meeting in room 1003 (DeVaughn), 2:30-4:30pm -Odyssey of the Mind in room 1007 (Countryman), 2:30-5:00pm **Thur, Feb 28: -Brain Bowl meeting in room 1021 (Millender) during breakfast -H/S Math Club meeting in room 1210 (Weston) during lunch -Home Weightlifting Competition vs Wewa @ 4:30pm -Home JV/Vars Baseball vs Wewa- JV @ 5:00pm Vars @ 7:00pm **Fri, Mar 1: -H/S Beta Club meeting in room 1105 (Edwards) during breakfast -10th Grade meet w/ Herff Jones Rep. in cafeteria from 9:14- approx 9:45am- RE: info on class rings -Brain Bowl meeting in room 1021 (Millender), 2:15-3:00pm -Odyssey of the Mind in room 1007 (Countryman), 2:30-5:00pm -Home JV/Vars Softball vs Liberty- JV @ 5:00pm Vars @ 7:00pm -Home Vars Baseball vs W. Gadsden @ 6:00pm **Sat, Mar 2: -Fundraiser: Junior Class donations for boiled peanuts & bottled water @ SGI Chili Cookoff -Ms. Seahawk Pageant in FCS cafeteria, 1:00-6:00pm- Fundraiser for PTO **Sun, Mar 3: -Boys Basketball- open gym, 3-6:00pm- M. Sweatt **Mon, Mar 4: -Field Trip: Seniors Gulf Franklin Center, 9:00am-1:30pm -PERT Test- 11th Grade in room 1106 @ 9:15am -10th Gr. Officers meeting in room 1218 (Weyrich) during lunch -Odyssey of the Mind in room 1007 (Countryman), 2:30-5:00pm -Away JV/Vars Softball vs Wakulla- JV @ 4:00pm Vars @ 6:00pm -Away Vars Baseball vs John Paul @ 6:00pm

Mark Your Calendars

Daylight Savings Time Begins:

Sunday, March 10

Spring Break : March 11 - 15 No School Easter Holiday : Monday, April 1

TEACHER/STAFF Info **Secondary Math Dept. Meeting: Rescheduled to Tues, 2/26, in room 1021 (Millender), 3:00-5:00pm **School Leadership Meeting: Wed, Feb 27, in room 117 @ 2:30pm

FACULTY MEETINGS- 1st & 3rd Wednesdays of each Month SCHOOL BASED LEADERSHIP MEETINGS- 2nd & 4th Wednesdays of each Month FCS STAFF BIRTHDAYS 2/25-3/3 Stacie DeVaughn (2/26) Charles Wilkinson (3/1)

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Miscellaneous **Franklin Co. Dental Clinic: The new Dental Clinic in the Carrabelle Health Dept building is now offering comprehensive dental exams to patients 6 months to 20 years of age. Let them fix your smile! For appointment or more information, please call 697-4121. 5.31.13 **Parent Survey For Students with IEPs: Parents of children with disabilities & current IEP in grades preschool to 12, Is your school supporting your involvement in your childs education? You may participate in a survey being offered by the Florida Dept. of Education. The responses to the survey provide important information for planning & monitoring improvement activities. Complete the survey online at www.esesurvey.com from 2/1/13 to 6/30/13 6.30.13 FYI Parents - Student Documents & Forms Online: Parent documents of interest may be found at
www.franklincountyschools.org/schoolcodeofconduct.htm . Documents include but are not limited to: Code of Conduct, Student Progression Plan, FC Academy Handbook, 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.

BOX TOPS for EDUCATION: The Franklin County School PTO is collecting Box Tops! Please send all Box Tops to your child's teacher. Middle and High parents can save them too! Please turn your Box Tops in to Mrs. Laura King or Ms. Leigh Smith .
MCKAY SCHOLARSHIP: Established in 2000 for parents of students with disabilities to choose the best
educational settingpublic or privatefor their child. Who is eligible? Students who have an Individual Education Plan (IEP) or a 504 Accommodation Plan (for more than 6 months) and meet the following requirements: The student spent the prior school year in attendance at a Florida public school during the preceding October and February FTE surveys in Pre-K through grade 12, or The student spent the prior school year in attendance at the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind during the preceding October and February FTE surveys in kindergarten through 12, or The student received specialized instructional services under the Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) Education Program during the previous school year, or The student is a dependent child of a member of the United States Armed Forces who transfers to Florida from out of state due to a parents permanent change of station orders What are the options? Request a different public school that follows your districts choice policy Request a public school in an adjacent school district that has space and provides the services contained in students IEP or 504 Plan Receive a scholarship for your child to attend a participating private school Where do I go for more information? Office of Independent Education and Parental Choice, Florida Department of Education- www.floridaschoolchoice.org or 1 (800) 447-1636

GED CLASSES
GED classes are being offered again at Franklin County School on Mondays, Tuesdays, & Thursdays from 4-8:00pm. The next GED Test will be given April 15 & 16, 2013 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.

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