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

TESTING TODAY, February 4, for KG -10th Grades: FRANKLIN WRITES

Parents, please have your child/children at school and on-time. Elementary testing will start @ 8:30am. 6-10th Grades will start testing @ 9:20am.
ASSEMBLY THURSDAY, FEB. 6 FOR GRADES 6-12 IN H/S GYM @ 10:00AM
Our guest speaker will be Dr. Victor DeNoble. As a former research scientist for Phillip Morris, he has first-hand knowledge of the effects tobacco has on the human body and what the tobacco companies do not want you to know! Sponsored by Tobacco Free Franklin Partnership & Franklin County SWAT.

FORGOTTEN COAST REGIONAL SCIENCE & ENGINEERING FAIR

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6, in the FCS Multi-Purpose Building from 8:00am-3:00pm AWARDS CEREMONY in the FCS Multi-Purpose Building from 6:00-7:00pm

Franklin County School will not accept outside deliveries for students for Valentines Day.

**PERT TESTING DATE CHANGED: The PERT which was scheduled for Feb. 5 has been rescheduled for Thurs, Feb. 13. Valentines Day Candy Grams: The 4th Grade will be taking orders for the candy grams at a cost of $1.00. Return order
forms no later than the end of the day on Feb. 12. Deliveries will be made on Fri, Feb. 14; H/S & M/S during lunch.

**Scholarships: Mediacom 2014 World Class: Available online www.mediacomworldclass.com DEADLINE: 2/15/14. Buick Achievers: Available online www.buickachievers.com DEADLINE: 2/28/14. New KHM Foundation Legacy: $25,000 scholarship . Must have a GPA of 2.75-3.66 - DEADLINE: 3/1/14. Edwin G. Ruge: Available online www.csascholars.org DEADLINE: 3/3/14. New Project Hope: MUST BE POSTMARKED no later than 4/1/14. DEADLINE: 4/1/14. Franklin-Gulf Retired Educators: For students going into teaching. Turn in to Mr. Robinson. DEADLINE: 4/30/14. Sussle: For more info visit http://sussle.org/scholarship - Awarded monthly Southern Scholarship Foundation: Students enrolling in one of the following colleges- FAMU, FSU, Florida Gulf
Coast University, University of Florida, Tallahassee Community College or Santa Fe Community College & demonstrate financial need, may apply for scholarship housing. For more info or to apply, go to http://www.southernscholarship.org/ . Applications are accepted year round; but the priority deadline is March 1 for those enrolling in the fall semester of 2014.
TEACHERS & STAFF SOUP TO GO!

Miss Seahawk Pageant: Saturday, Feb. 22, at FCS

Cafeteria. Entry fee is $60.00 & is due BEFORE the end of the school day on Fri, Feb. 7. Entry forms available from Miss Lynn Clark or Ms. Stephanie Howze-Jones.

Ms. Fletchers Culinary Class Cost: $3.00 A great meal on these cold days!

FEBRUARY CHARACTER EDUCATION: HONESTY

Being truthful & trustworthy. Tell the truth. Quote: Honesty is the single most important factor having a direct bearing on the final success of an individual, corporation, or product. Ed McMahon MENU FOR TUESDAY 2/4/14 MENU NOT AVAILABLE

FCS WEEKLY CALENDAR OF EVENTS

**Tue, Feb 4: -Franklin Writes Testing Grades KG through 10 -H/S Brain Bowl meeting in room 1020 (DeVaughn) during breakfast -FCA meetings in gym during MS and HS lunches -After School Tutoring, Gr 3-12: Snacks in cafeteria, 2:10-3:00pm; Tutoring in classrooms, 3:00-5:00pm -Away JV/Varsity Softball games vs Blountstown, 5:00/7:00pm (Teams depart FCS @ 2:30pm) -Varsity Boys District Basketball Tournament at Liberty County: Team departs from FCS @ 3:00pm

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**Wed, Feb 5:

-PERT TESTING rescheduled for Feb. 13 -Senior Superlative voting on cafeteria stage during breakfast & lunch -NHS meeting in room 1220 (Duhart) during breakfast -Chess Club in room 1009 (Collins), 2:10-3:10pm -Drama Club in cafeteria, 2:30-3:30pm -H/S Brain Bowl meeting in room 1020 (DeVaughn), 2:20-3:00pm -Odyssey of the Mind meeting in room 1007 (Countryman), 2:30pm-5:00pm -Senior Class Officers meeting in room 1005 (Malcolm), 3:30-4:00pm -8th Grade Parent meeting in room 1010 @ 5:00pm -Interim Reports Go Out -Forgotten Coast Regional Science & Engineering Fair in the multi-purpose Bldg., 8:30am-3:00pm; with Awards Ceremony from 6:00-7:00pm -ASSEMBLY: 6-12th Grades in H/S gym @ 10:00am -H/S Brain Bowl meeting in room 1020 (DeVaughn) during breakfast -Field Trip: DeVaughn & 7 H/S students to Tallahassee Community College, 8:30-3:00pm -After School Tutoring, Gr 3-12: Snacks in cafeteria, 2:10-3:00pm; Tutoring in classrooms, 3:00-5:00pm -Home M/S Softball/ Baseball games vs Blountstown @ 4:30pm -Senior Class meeting in library, 5:15-6:00pm- Malcolm -Home Varsity Softball game vs Munroe @ 6:00pm -School Board Meeting at the Willie Speed Board Room, Eastpoint @ 6:00pm -SGA meeting in room 1105 during lunch -4th & 5th Grade ESE Special Music Class in room 331 (B. Parish), 1-2:00pm -H/S Brain Bowl meeting in room 1020 (DeVaughn), 2:20-3:00pm -Odyssey of the Mind meeting in room 1007 (Countryman), 2:30pm-5:00pm -Away M/S Softball & Baseball games vs Hosford @ 4:00pm (depart FCS @ 2:15pm) -Away JV/Varsity Softball games vs Rutherford, 5:00/7:00pm (depart FCS @ 1:30pm) -ACT testing in room 807 (Barbara Lee), 8:00am-12:00pm -Fundraiser: Bagging for Bucks at Cbelle IGA, 10:00am-2:00pm Odyssey of Mind -Boys Basketball Open Gym- Coach Sweatt -Junior Prom Committee meeting in room 809 (Gavigan) during lunch -SAPP meeting in room 1202 (Montgomery) during lunch -Chess Club in room 1009 (Collins), 2:10-3:10pm -H/S Brain Bowl meeting in room 1020 (DeVaughn) 2:20-3:00pm -Odyssey of the Mind meeting in room 1007 (Countryman), 2:30pm-5:00pm -Home JV/Varsity Softball games vs Blountstown, 5:00/7:00pm -Teacher of Year & School Related Employee of the Year Banquet in cafeteria @ 6:00pm
Mark Your Calendars

**Thu, Feb 6:

**Fri, Feb 7:

**Sat, Feb 8: **Sun, Feb 9: **Mon, Feb 10:

Teacher of Year & School Related Employee of Year Banquet: Feb. 10 Football Banquet: Feb. 12 Presidents Day NO SCHOOL STUDENTS: Feb. 17 (Teacher Planning Day) FLA Writes Testing (4, 8, & 10 Grades): Feb. 25 (Make-ups Feb. 26)
TEACHER/STAFF Info
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**Coaching Supplements/Positions Available: If interested in one of the positions listed, notify AD Michael Sweatt by Feb 5: Head Vars. Baseball Head JV/Vars. Assistant Baseball Head M/S Baseball Statistician Baseball Head Vars. Softball Head JV/Vars. Assistant Softball Head M/S Softball Statistician Softball. If no staff members apply, non-staff will be considered according to Franklin County School District policy. Non-staff applicants must hold a State of FLA Athletic coachs certificate & submit applications to Morna Smith no later than Wed, Feb. 5. **TOY & SREY Donations & Sign-Up: The Teacher of the Year & School Related Employee of the Year Banquet is Mon, Feb. 10, in the cafeteria @ 6:00pm. Please have donations (gifts or money) for the eight candidates turned in by Fri, Feb. 7. A sign-up sheet will be at Ms. Brownings desk for those who plan on attending the Banquet - please sign-up by Wed, Feb. 5.
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M/S Teachers Meeting: Tues, Feb. 4, in room 1007 (Countryman) @2:20pm

FCS STAFF BIRTHDAYS 2/3-2/9

Stephanie Sanders-cafeteria (2/3)

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Miscellaneous
**Donations of Gently Used Coats: If anyone has coats no longer needed, please consider donating them to the school.
The coats would be made available for students who come to school without coats on cold days or for students to keep if needed. Coats should be turned in to Wanda Teat for elementary students or to Countryman, Solomon, or DeVaughn for upper grades.
**FLA.

2013-14 ESE PARENT SURVEY: The Florida Department of Education is conducting a survey for parents of students who have an Individualized Educational Plan (IEP), receive Exceptional Student Education (ESE) services and are currently attending a Florida Public School. The survey is open now through May 31, 2014. Please answer this survey at: http://www.esesurvey.com/Login.php

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 GED Test will not administered by the Franklin County School District until further notice. For alternative testing locations, contact Maxine Creamer at the Literacy Center at 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 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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