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

BLACK HISTORY MONTH

Little Known Facts Rare Martin Luther King Speech Tape
In a pile of reel-to-reel cassette tapes in an Arizona Goodwill store, was a rare taped recording of a speech made by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The woman who found it, Mary Scanlon, had no idea the tape was rare when she bought it for $3. Dr. King made the speech at Arizona State University and Tanner Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church in 1964.

ASSEMBLY TODAY, 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

TODAY, 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.

Valentine Roses: TSIC students are taking orders for roses- $2.50 per rose or $25 per dozen. Extras: $1 for personalized card &
$1 for delivery at school. A TSIC student has been assigned to each grade level. Last day to order is Feb. 10. Delivery on 14th. Valentines Day Candy Grams: The 4th Grade will be taking orders for the candy grams at a cost of $1.00. Order forms due by the end of the day on Feb. 12. Deliveries will be made on Fri, Feb. 14; H/S & M/S during lunch.

**Miss Seahawk Entry Deadline: Fri, Feb. 7, is the deadline to turn in entry form & entry fee of $60.00 to Ms. Clark.
The Miss Seahawk Pageant will be Saturday, Feb. 22, in the FCS cafeteria from 1:00-6:00pm

**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. 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 THURSDAY 2/6/14 MENU NOT AVAILABLE

FCS WEEKLY CALENDAR OF EVENTS

**Thu, Feb 6: -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

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-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 -9th Grade Class meeting in cafeteria during breakfast -Senior Class Officers meeting in library @ 11:00am- Croom -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 -H/S Brain Bowl meeting in room 1020 (DeVaughn) during breakfast -Guest Speaker in Ms. Mount-Simmons room during 4th period class -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 -Home M/S Softball & Baseball games vs Altha @ 4:00pm -Home Varsity Baseball game vs Altha @ 5:00pm) -Home JV/Varsity Softball games vs Port St. Joe, 5:00/7:00pm -Hairspray Cast to meet in library @ 1:20pm- P. Creamer -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 -Football Banquet at the Fish Camp Restaurant, Cbelle @ 6:00pm
Mark Your Calendars

**Fri, Feb 7:

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

**Tue, Feb 11:

**Wed, Feb 12:

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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**TOY & SREY BANQUET & DONATIONS: 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.
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Health Aide Meeting: Today, Feb. 6, in the library @ 7:45am with Joy Towns AFLAC Representative Visit: Tues & Wed, Feb. 11 & 12, in the library from 10:30-3:30pm. Jerry & Christen will assist employees interested in the AFLAC Short-Term Disability policy & answer questions regarding disability coverage. The deadline to make any changes to your current coverage or to add coverage is Feb. 14. Staff- AXA Rep. Monthly Visit: Tues, Feb. 11, Jean Christie will be in the FCS library. Time: TBA Teachers FLA Writes Administration Training: Tues, Feb. 11, immediately after school. - Robinson

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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