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FCS BANDs CHRISTMAS CONCERT

TODAY, Dec. 12
In FCS Media Center at 9:00am

TONIGHT, Dec. 12
In FCS Cafeteria at 7:00pm

ELEMENTARY SECRET SANTA SHOP Through Tomorrow, Dec. 13, in room 511 from 8:30am-2:00pm.

**LIBRARY CLOSED UNTIL NOON TODAY DUE TO THE DISTRICT SPELLING BEE!
**STARTING TODAY, Dec. 12 - NO AFTER SCHOOL TUTORING UNTIL JANUARY 14!
**No SAC Meeting in December: The Dec. 17 SAC meeting has been cancelled. The next meeting will be Jan. 21, 2014. **White Out at Home Soccer Games: Sat, Dec. 14- Students, Faculty & Staff - Come out & wear WHITE to rally our Soccer
Teams to victory in this highly competitive district soccer match against Port St. Joe. Girls play @ 4:00 & Boys play @ 6:00pm.

**Dual Enrollment Orientation: Mon, Dec. 16, in room 1106 during 4th period. - Robinson **Christmas Candy Grams: For a $1.00 donation, students may send candy grams (or $5 for 6 candy grams) to their friends &
fellow classmates. Order forms have been given to teachers via mailboxes. Students must return order forms & payment to their teachers by the end of the day on Mon, Dec. 16. - Fundraiser for 4th Grade Trip

**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
DECEMBER CHARACTER EDUCATION: KINDNESS/COMPASSION
Demonstrating concern for the well-being of others: giving support and showing empathy. Be kind; treat others as you would have them treat you. Quote: Be kind. Remember everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle . - Unknown MENU FOR THURSDAY 12/12/13
BREAKFAST Pre-K: Cheerios Cereal, Diced Peaches, Milk KG-12th Gr: Above choices or Breakfast Bagel w/ Sausage, Sausage & Biscuit, Pop Tart, Blueberry Muffin, Strawberry Banana Yogurt, Granola, Banana, PBJ Graham LUNCH Pre-K: Mac n Cheese, Roll, Steamed Carrots, Banana, Milk KG-5th Gr: Above Choices or Turkey Chef Salad, Pineapple Yogurt Parfait, Celery Sticks & Dip, Pineapple 6th-12th Gr: Above choices or Meatball Sub

FCS WEEKLY CALENDAR OF EVENTS

**Thu, Dec 12: -SCIENCE PROJECT VIEWING in multi-purpose bldg. -ALGEBRA I EOC RE-TAKES in room 1106 computer lab, 8:20am-??? -Field Trip: Ms. Smiths 2nd grade to Sheriffs Office, Court House, & Health Dept., 8:00am-1:00pm -5th Grade Gideon Presentation in Gays & Humbles classrooms, 8:20am to approx. 9:20am -SAPP meeting in room 1202 (Montgomery) during breakfast -District Spelling Bee in library, 9:00am-Noon LIBRARY WILL BE CLOSED DURING THIS TIME -Math Mu Alpha Theta meeting in room 1210 (Weston) during HS lunch -After School Tutoring, Gr 3-12: CANCELLED No After School Tutoring until Jan. 14! -Senior Class meeting in library, 5:15-6:00pm -Away Girls & Boys Soccer vs Freeport, 5:00/7:00pm -8th Grade Parent meeting in room 1010 (Stanton) @ 6:00pm to discuss Class Trip -FCS Band Christmas Concert in cafeteria @ 7:00pm

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**Fri, Dec 13:

-Field Trip: Countrymans Photo Class to Apalach, 11:30am-1:55pm -Odyssey of the Mind meeting in room 1007 (Countryman), 2:30pm-5:00pm -FCS Band to play in Eastpoint Christmas Parade, 4:00pm -Away Varsity Girls & Boys Basketball games vs Bozeman, 6:00/7:30pm -ACT testing in room 807, 8:00am-12:00pm- Lee -Fundraiser: Odyssey of the Mind- Bagging for Bucks & Baked Goods @ Cbelle IGA, 10:00am-2:00pm -Home Girls & Boys Soccer vs Port St. Joe, 4:00/6:00pm -Home Varsity Girls & JV/Varsity Boys Basketball games vs Port St. Joe Vars Girls @ 4:00 JV Boys @ 6:-00 Vars Boys @ 7:30pm

**Sat, Dec 14:

**Sun, Dec 15: -Boys Basketball Open Gym- Coach Sweatt **Mon, Dec. 16: -Elementary practice for Christmas Program on cafeteria stage, 9:15-10:30am &1:15-2:10pm -H/S Brain Bowl meeting in room 1020 (DeVaughn) during breakfast -Tolberts 3rd per. Class to Bayside Lab, weather permitting -Dual Enrollment Orientation in room 1106 during 4th period -H/S Beta Club meeting in room 1111 (Mount-Simmons) during lunch -Chess Club in room 1009 (Collins), 2:10-3:10pm -Odyssey of the Mind meeting in room 1007 (Countryman), 2:30pm-5:00pm -M/S Photo Class Exhibit in library, 3:00-6:00pm -GED Test in library @ 6:00pm -Food Service Employees Christmas Party - CANCELLED **Tue, Dec 17: -Elementary Photos with Santa in library, 8:00am- ??? Fundraiser for 4th Grade Trip -Field Trip: DeVaughns class to Tates Hell for a lab experiment, 9:00am-1:00pm -FCA meetings in gym during MS and HS lunches -After School Tutoring, Gr 3-12: CANCELLED No After School Tutoring until Jan. 14! -Away Girls & Boys Soccer vs Mayo, 4:00/6:00pm -Away Varsity Girls & JV/Varsity Boys Basketball games vs Liberty Vars Girls @ 4:30 JV Boys @ 6:-00 Vars Boys @ 7:30pm -Elementary Christmas Program in cafeteria @ 6:00pm -GED Test in library @ 6:00pm -SAC meeting - CANCELLED - Next meeting Jan. 21, 2014 **Wed, Dec 18: -H/S Brain Bowl meeting in room 1020 (DeVaughn) during breakfast -NHS meeting in room 1220 (Duhart) during breakfast -Elementary AR Social in library, KG-2nd gr @ 1:00pm & 3rd-5th gr. @ 1:30pm -SGA meeting in room 1105 (Edwards) during lunch -Chess Club in room 1009 (Collins), 2:10-3:10pm -Drama Club meeting in cafeteria, 2:30-3:30pm -Odyssey of the Mind meeting in room 1007 (Countryman), 2:30pm-5:00pm -Senior Class Officers meeting in library, 3:30-4:00pm
Mark Your Calendars

Elementary Christmas Program: Dec. 17 Semester Exams: Dec. 19 (1-3 periods) & 20 (4-6 periods) 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

Mini Grants: Teachers, the first round for Mini-Grant proposals are due by Dec. 23. Go to www.fcedf.com for application. Submit electronically to FC-EF@hotmail.com. The front signature page should be signed by all appropriate persons, then placed in Dr. Catlins mailbox at FCS campus. Staff: TODAY, Dec. 12, Jamie Myers, Financial Advisor with Edward Jones, will be in the library from 2-3:00pm. Stop in to see him if you have any investment questions. M/S Teachers Meeting: Tues, Dec. 17, in room 1007 @ 2:20pm

FCS STAFF BIRTHDAYS 12/9-12/15

Shirley Freeman- cafeteria (12/11)

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Miscellaneous
**Eastpoint Christmas Parade: Fri, Dec. 14, at 4:00pm **FREE Chili Supper: Sat, Dec. 14, 3:00-5:00pm - The Filling Station Outreach will be providing a free supper in front of the
ABC School in Apalachicola. They will also be giving away clothing, shoes, & small toys.

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 . 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.

**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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