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Thursday,, February 28,, 2013 Thursday February 28 2013

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

BLACK HISTORY MONTH

Buck ONeil (1911-2006)
John Jordan "Buck" O'Neil was born on November 13, 1911, in rural Carrabelle, Florida. O'Neil was initially denied the opportunity to attend high school due to racial segregation. At the time, Florida had only four high schools specifically for African Americans. However, after working a summer in a celery field with his father, O'Neil left home to live with relatives and attend Edward Waters College in Jacksonville. There he completed high school and two years of college courses. He left Florida in 1934 for several years of semi-professional "barnstorming" experiences (playing interracial exhibition games). The effort paid off, and in 1937, O'Neil signed with the Memphis Red Sox for their first year of play in the newly-formed Negro American League. After his playing days, he worked as a scout, and became the first African American coach in Major League Baseball. In his later years he became a popular and renowned speaker and interview subject, helping to renew widespread interest in the Negro leagues, and played a major role in establishing the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City, Missouri. Hope everyone learned some new & interesting facts regarding Florida Black History!

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FRANKLIN COUNTY DISTRICT 2014 TEACHER OF THE YEAR . . . Mrs. Laura King!
Mrs. King is a 4th grade teacher at Franklin County School.

Ms. Browning is Principal Oehlerts secretary at Franklin County School.

THANK YOU to those who made the TOY/SREY Banquet such a memorable event! To the Custodial Staff for getting the cafeteria set-up, the FCS Food Service for providing us with a delicious meal, to those who brought desserts, Lynn Clark for the reminiscing videos, Melody Hatfield for her instrumental solo, Carol Davis & Patty Creamer for creating the plaques & certificates, the SWAT members for their presentation & gifts, local businesses who provided donations, all staff who donated time & money, and to those who helped clean up afterwards.

AND, CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FRANKLIN COUNTY DISTRICT 2014 SCHOOL RELATED EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR . . . Ms. Sharon Browning!

A very special THANK YOU to Dolores Croom and Harolyn Walker!

Your dedication to our school & staff is limitless! It is because of you that the TOY/SREY Banquets have been so successful. Your tireless efforts have not gone unnoticed. You are so very much appreciated.

**8th Grade Class/Parent Meeting: Today, Feb. 28, in the FCS library @ 6:00pm. **Philaco Womens Club Scholarship: See Ms. Joyner for application. Due March 22 **Classrooms Testing: Ms. Linda Mitchells & Ms. C.J. Weyrichs students will taking Florida Alternate
Assessment tests through March 22. Testing signs will be on the classroom doors (rooms 817 & 1218)

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while testing. Please encourage students to be quiet in the halls during this time. Thanks, CJ Weyrich

**TSIC Applications for 2013-14: DEADLINE to turn in application is Today, Feb. 28 by 2:30pm.
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.

The Culinary Class Caf Presents the Grand Opening of . . .

To be hosted by Cameron White, Keaton Hersey and Nikki Loy. The following menu will be served from 10:30AM-1:00PM... Boston Butt BBQ Sandwiches on Texas Toast BBQ Sauces Made In-House Sweet, Mild, or Spicy Homemade Macaroni and Cheese Super Slaw Grandma's Apple Pie Tea or Lemonade Donation: $8.00

"Riverside Pit BBQ"

LUNCH FOR THURSDAY 2/28/13 KG-5 Gr: Mac n Cheese, Turkey Chef Salad, or Yogurt Parfait Choice of Steamed Carrots or Celery Sticks w/ Dip Choice of Pineapple Tidbits or Apple Juice 6th-12th Gr: Same as above or Meatball Sub
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FCS WEEKLY CALENDAR OF EVENTS

**Thur, Feb 28: - FLA WRITES MAKE-UP TESTING for 4 th, 8th, & 10 th Grades
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**Fri, Mar 1:

**Sat, Mar 2: **Sun, Mar 3: **Mon, Mar 4:

-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 -Away (due to damage to Home field) JV/Vars Baseball vs Wewa- JV @ 5:00pm Vars @ 7:00pm -8th Grade Class/Parent meeting in library @ 6:00pm- Stanton -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 -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 -Boys Basketball- open gym, 3-6:00pm- M. Sweatt -Field Trip: Seniors Gulf Franklin Center, 9:00am-1:30pm -PERT Test- 11th Grade cancelled, will be rescheduled! -10th Gr. Officers meeting in room 1218 (Weyrich) during lunch -Odyssey of the Mind in room 1007 (Countryman), 2:30-5:00pm

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**Tue, Mar 5:

**Wed, Mar 6:

-Away JV/Vars Softball vs Wakulla- JV @ 4:00pm Vars @ 6:00pm -Away Vars Baseball vs John Paul @ 6:00pm -9th Grade Officers meeting in room 802 (Nichols) during breakfast -PERT Test- 11th Grade cancelled, will be rescheduled! -Field Trip: Biology classes (Montgomery & Weyrich) to Eastpoint Estuary, 9:20am-1:30pm -M/S & H/S FCA meetings in the gym during lunches -Away Track meet at E. Gadsden, Quincy @ 4:30pm -Away JV/Vars Softball vs Port St. Joe- JV @ 5:00pm Vars @ 7:00pm -Away JV/Vars Baseball vs Wewa- JV @ 5:00pm Vars @ 7:00pm -9th Grade Parent meeting in cafeteria @ 6:00pm -Field Trip: Biology classes (Montgomery & Weyrich) to Eastpoint Estuary, 9:20am-1:30pm -Drama Club meeting in room 1003 (DeVaughn), 2:30-4:30pm -Odyssey of the Mind in room 1007 (Countryman), 2:30-5:00pm

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 **M/S Teachers Meeting: Tues, March 5, in room 1007 (Countryman) @ 2:20pm **K-12 Faculty Meeting: Wed, March 6, in cafeteria @ 2:20pm

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)

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. 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 . Page 3

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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