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

WEDNESDAY FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 27-29

NO CHILDREN ALLOWED ON CAMPUS TOMORROW, NOV. 27
INMATES WILL BE ON CAMPUS WORKING

THANKSGIVING HOLIDAYS

SCIENCE PROJECTS DUE IN 14 DAYS!!!

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DUE ON DECEMBER 10th !

Grades PreK-4 are invited to turn in group projects. Grades 5-12 are required to turn in individual projects. For more info please contact Sharon Solomon or Spencer Tolbert.

Dr. John Armstrong, Florida Surgeon General, to visit Franklin County School TODAY, Nov. 26, Dr. John Armstrong will be on campus from noon to 1:00pm to promote the Healthiest Weight Initiative.
During this time, he will meet with SWAT members in the library.

**NO AFTER SCHOOL TUTORING TODAY, NOV. 26!

**NO BASEBALL OR SOFTBALL CONDITIONING TODAY!

**TEACHERS: On Monday, Dec. 2, Representative Halsey Beshears will be in the cafeteria from 2:20-3:00pm for an informal meeting with all teachers.
**Scholarships: Mediacom 2014 World Class: Available online www.mediacomworldclass.com DEADLINE: 2/15/14. Sussle: For more info visit http://sussle.org/scholarship Awarded monthly
FREE AFTER SCHOOL TUTORING FOR GRADES 3 12
Free after school tutoring has started for Grades 3-12 on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 3:00-5:00pm at the school. Please contact your childs teacher for an application or pick one up from the school front office. Car riders will need to be picked up at 5:00pm in front of the school. An Activity bus will depart FCS @ 5:15pm with drop off locations at: Cbelle City Complex (in front of old CHS gym), Eastpoint Learning Center (old Brown Elem.), & Apalachicola ABC School.

MENU FOR TUESDAY 11/26/13

BREAKFAST Pre-K: WGR Banana Muffin, Mandarin Oranges, Milk KG-12th Gr: Above choices or Pancake & Sausage on Stick, Chicken & Biscuit, Pop Tart, Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cereal, Strawberry Banana Yogurt, PBJ Graham LUNCH Pre-K: Ham & Cheese Wrap, Mixed Vegetables, Mandarin Oranges, Milk KG-5th Gr: Above Choices or Chicken Chef Salad, Beef Taco, Side Salad, Granny Smith Apple 6th-12th Gr: Above choices or Stuffed Crust Mozzarella & Pepperoni Pizza 9th-12th Gr: Above choices or Grilled Chicken Sandwich

FCS WEEKLY CALENDAR OF EVENTS

**Tue, Nov 26: -FCA meetings in gym during MS and HS lunches -SWAT members meeting with FL Surgeon General, Dr. Armstrong, in library, 12:00-1:00pm -Field Trip: Countrymans Photo Class to SGI Lighthouse, 11:45am-1:50pm -Guest Speaker: Gavigans 5th & 6th period classes (Artist Tom Tiffin) -NO AFTER SCHOOL TUTORING

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**Wed, Nov 27: -NO SCHOOL THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY -NO STUDENTS/ CHILDREN ALLOWED ON CAMPUS INMATES WORKING **Thu, Nov 28: **Fri, Nov 29: **Mon, Dec. 2:

THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY -NO SCHOOL THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY

-NO SCHOOL -H/S Brain Bowl meeting in room 1020 (DeVaughn) during breakfast -Seniors: Bright Futures Workshop in room 1106, 9:00am-noon -Tolberts 3rd per. Class to Bayside Lab, weather permitting -PreK-12th Teachers Informal meeting with Representative Halsey Beshears in cafeteria, 2:20-3:00pm -Odyssey of the Mind meeting in Room 1007, 2:30pm-5:00pm -Home Varsity Girls Basketball game vs N. FLA Christian @ 6:00pm
Mark Your Calendars

Christmas Band Concert: Dec. 12 Elementary Christmas Program: Dec. 17 Semester Exams: Dec. 18, 19, & 20 Early Release Days: Dec. 19 & 20 Students dismissed @ 12:30pm Christmas Break: Dec. 23 Jan. 6, students return Tues, Jan. 7;

staff return on Mon, Jan. 6

TEACHER/STAFF Info

Pre-K-12th Grade Teachers: Monday, Dec. 2, Representative Halsey Beshears will be on campus for an informal meeting with Pre-K through 12th grade teachers from 2:20-3:00pm.
FCS STAFF BIRTHDAYS 11/25-12/1
Mindy Parker (11/26) Val Miller (11/28) Charlie Mae Richards (11/29)

Miscellaneous
Follow Franklin County School on Twitter @SeahawkLifeFC
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! Staff, please turn your Box Tops in to Mrs. Laura King or Lydia Countryman .

Franklin County Schools Youth Programs Fundraiser Golf Tournament at St. James Resort December 7, 2013 @ 10:00am
**Proceeds to benefit programs such as: Art, Culinary Arts, Carpentry, Digital Design, Music, Field Trips, & more. **For Sponsorship Information contact Shannon Venable 850-670-2810 ext 4105 or svenable@franklin.k12.fl.us. **Registration forms are available at the FCS campus front office or online at www.franklioncountyschools.org . **Mail, FAX or email ALL registration forms to: St. James Bay Resort, ATTN: Rob Burlison, 151 Laughing Gull Lane, Carrabelle, FL 32322, FAX # 850-697-9070

GED INFO
The next GED Test will be given Dec. 16 & 17 at the Franklin County School library at 6:00pm. To register for the test or for classes, contact Maxine Creamer @ 670-4481.

** Franklin County School District is no longer required by the FL. Dept. of Education to keep GED records. Individuals interested in obtaining their GED diploma/transcripts must contact FLDOE at 850-245-0449 or at their website: ged.fldoe.org
The Franklin County Adult Education Courses do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, National origin, age, handicap, or marital status.

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**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 Hengle Student & Family Assistance LLC., Sandi Hengle, Franklin County Schools Homeless Liaison, anytime at cell number (850) 323-0982 or email shengle@franklin.k12.fl.us 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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