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

At their Board meeting on May 9, the Franklin County School Board accepted the appointments for the 2013/2014 school year: Kris Bray as Assistant Principal Michael Sweatt as Athletic Director Aaron York as Head Football Coach

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL!
Speaker: Keith Deltano GRADES 3-12 See Schedule under Calendar of Events Check out the websitewww.DontBullyOnline.com

ASSEMBLY THURSDAY, MAY 16

SPRING FOOTBALL JAMBOREE THURSDAY, MAY 16 in Port St. Joe 6:30pm

GO SEAHAWKS!

Upcoming Events for Franklin County Academy, 85 School Rd, Eastpoint: Spring Band & Chorus Concert: Wed, May 15, in the Franklin Learning Center cafeteria @ 1:00pm End of Year Banquet: Tues, May 21, in the Franklin Learning Center cafeteria @ 6:00pm SCHOLARSHIPS: See Ms. Joyner in room 811 for Applications -FCS Seahawk Booster Club: Must be postmarked May 15 Pre-order your 2012-13 Yearbook NOW! CULINARY CLASS CAF TBA
Elementary Yearbook- $25 Middle/High Yearbook- $55
See a Yearbook Staff member or Ms. Edwards.

LUNCH FOR TUESDAY 5/14/13 KG-5 Gr: Beef n Cheese Nachos, Chicken Chef Salad, or Ham/Cheese Wrap Choice of Side Salad or Steamed Corn Choice of Fresh Orange or Apple Juice 6th-12th Gr: Same as above or Spicy Chicken Sandwich
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FCS WEEKLY CALENDAR OF EVENTS

**Tue, May 14: -Algebra I EOC -Pre-K Orientation in the KG bldg, 9-10:00am -M/S & H/S FCA meetings in gym during lunches -Flag Corp Tryouts outside the 1200 bldg, 3-4:00pm- Duhart -Boys Basketball League Practice /Ages 14-17 in H/S gym, 3-5:30pm- Sweatt -Softball Banquet in cafeteria @ 6:30pm (Baseball will be rescheduled) -Park & Rec. Softball/Baseball practice on FCS fields, 5-8:00pm th -4 Grade Parent meeting in room 315 (Barber) @ 7:00pm

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**Wed, May 15: -AP US History Exam -SGA meeting in gym during lunch -Revercombs 3 & 4 period classes to Bayside Lab -Flag Corp Tryouts outside the 1200 bldg, 3-4:00pm- Duhart -Youth Boys Basketball League Practice /Ages 8-13 in H/S gym, 3-5:30pm- Sweatt **Thu , May 16: -Algebra I EOC Exam -Assembly: Speaker- Keith Deltano, Bullying & Related Issues, in H/S gymGr. 6-8: 10:30-11:30am Gr. 9-12: 11:45am-12:45pm Gr. 3-5: 1:00-2:00pm Faculty: 2:30-3:30pm in the cafeteria -Flag Corp Tryouts outside the 1200 bldg, 3-4:00pm- Duhart -Spring Football Jamboree in Port St. Joe @ 6:30pm (PSJ, FCS, & W ewa) -Youth Boys Basketball League Practice /Ages 8-13 in multi-purpose bldg, 3-5:30pm- Sweatt -Boys Basketball League Practice /Ages 14-17 in H/S gym, 3-5:30pm- Sweatt -Park & Rec. Softball/Baseball practice on FCS fields, 5-8:00pm **Fri, May 17: -M/S Hurricane Day in multipurpose building, 8:20-2:00pm -FCS Tropicana Speech Contest grades 4-8 in library, 9:00am -SWAT members- Tobacco Free Campaign at SGI- Depart @ 12 noon Return 4/19 @ 7:45pm -H/S Dance - cancelled -Park & Rec. Softball/Baseball practice on FCS fields, 5-8:00pm **Sun, May 19: -Boys Basketball Open Gym, 3-6:00pm- Coach M. Sweatt -SWAT members- Tobacco Free Campaign- return @ 7:45pm th **Mon, May 20: -10 Gr. Class Officers meeting in room 1218 (W eyrich) during lunch -Basketball Banquet in cafeteria @ 6:30pm -GED Test in library @ 6:00pm -Boys Basketball League Practice /Ages 14-17 in H/S gym, 3-5:30pm- Sweatt -Park & Rec. Softball/Baseball practice on FCS fields, 5-8:00pm Mark Your Calendars

Spring Football Jamboree: Basketball Banquet: Senior Recognition Night:

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May 16, in Port St. Joe @ 6:30pm May 31, 6-8:00pm, cafeteria June 2, 4:00pm @ Eastpoint Church of God
June 4, KG @ 9am / 5th@ 10am, multipurpose bldg.

May 20 @ 6:30pm, cafeteria

Baccalaureate Service for Graduates: KG & 5 Grade Award Ceremony: M/S Award Ceremony:
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June 4, 12:30-2:00pm, multipurpose bldg. June 5, 1st & 2nd gr. @ 8:30am, multipurpose bldg. 3rd & 4th gr. @ 9:30am, multipurpose bldg.

1-4 Grade Award Ceremony: Early Release Days: Graduation:

June 5-7, Release @ 12:00 noon (semester exam days) June 7

TEACHER/STAFF Info

June 7, 7:00pm, H/S gym

Students Last Day of School:

**2013 Summer Positions: Extended School Year Program for students with disabilities K-12: 1 ESE teacher, 2 school health aides, & 1 medical aide. Summer Reading Camp: 2 elementary teachers VPK Summer Program: 1 VPK teacher & 2 school health aides For more detailed requirements & info, check the email summer positions or check the posting in the FCS front office by the sign-in sheets. Applications must be turned in by 4:00pm, Fri, May 24. Interviews will be Fri, May 31, at the District office. Grade Level Faculty Meeting: Wed, May 15, time & locations TBA

FACULTY MEETINGS- 1st & 3rd Wednesdays of each Month SCHOOL BASED LEADERSHIP MEETINGS- 2nd & 4th Wednesdays of each Month

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FCS STAFF BIRTHDAYS 5/13-5/19

Kay Cadwallader (5/15) Andrea Keuchel (5/16) Patty Dempsey (5/15) Karyl Gavigan (5/19)

Miscellaneous

**Nest Summer Registration (Grades PreK-8 only): The Nest Summer Program will be hosting two
upcoming registration nights: Wed, May 22 and Thurs, May 23 from 3:30-5:45 p.m. (drop-in) at the Franklin County Learning Center (85 School Rd, Eastpoint) and the Carrabelle Municipal Complex (1001 Gray Ave). Parents/Guardians must attend one of these events with the child(ren) in order to enroll. Parents will receive info about the program and children will select among several summer enrichment choices, such as drama, dance, recreation and more. The Nest Summer Program begins Wed, June 12 and runs through July 31. The program will meet at each site from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday (Closed July 4). Free breakfasts and lunches are served daily. Come out and join us for a very exciting and educational summer of fun! For more information, contact Carrabelle site leader Joy Shiver at 850-697-2177 or Eastpoint site leader Emily Spindler at 850-670-2820.
SCHOLARSHIPS FOR HOMELESS YOUTH AVAILABLE: The National Center for Homeless Education (NCHE) is a federally funded information and technical assistance center at SERVE Center at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG). NCHE hosts the Homeless Education Listserv to help administrators, educators, advocates, and service providers share information and ideas on meeting the educational needs of children and youth experiencing homelessness. The ideas on this listserv do not reflect the views of NCHE, SERVE, or UNCG. The application for 2013 LeTendre scholars is posted. Applications must be received by June 14, 2013 at 5 pm Eastern. The application can be downloaded by visiting:
http://www.naehcy.org/letendre-scholarship-fund/scholarship-application

**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 info, please call 697-4121.
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**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
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

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.

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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 May 20 & 21, 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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