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

BLACK HISTORY MONTH

Little Known Facts Vice Admiral Michelle Howard On December 20, 2013, the Senate confirmed African American Vice Admiral Michelle Howard as the U.S. Navys first ever female four-star admiral. Howard is not only the first woman but the first black person to be named the Navys new Vice Chief of Naval Operations. Vice Admiral Howard began making history in 1999 when she took charge of the USS Rushmore. She was the first black woman to command a naval ship. In 2009, Howard led a U.S. command warship against Somali pirates in the Arabian Sea. Task Force 151 became a rescue mission for Richard Phillips, the captain of the Maersk Alabama, who was taken hostage on the ships lifeboat. It was up to Vice Admiral Michele Howard to save the captain before th e boat hit shore. She, along with the assistance of Navy SEALS, captured the ship, killing all but one of the pirates and bringing the captain out safely. Her voice is depicted in the film Captain Phillips, starring Tom Hanks, which relives the task force mission.

MISS SEAHAWK PAGEANT

TOMORROW, FEBRUARY 22

In FCS Cafeteria at 6:00pm

Florida Writes Testing Grades 4, 8 & 10 Tuesday, February 25

Students should get a good night of sleep the night before testing & arrive at school on time on Tuesday morning. After the test, students may not discuss the Writing prompt with anyone. This includes any type of electronic communication, such as texting, emailing, or posting online (FaceBook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.). If a student shares information about the Writing prompt, even without the intent to cheat, their test will be invalidated. **DEADLINE FOR PROM SIGN-UP: Next Fri, Feb. 28, is the last day to sign-up for prom. There will be no changes or
extensions after this date. - All Junior class dues must be paid by breakfast on Fri, Feb. 28. There will be no admittance to the prom for those who have not paid their dues.- Gavigan, Junior Class Sponsor

**From the Cafeteria: Students are provided one breakfast, one lunch, and one after-school snack at no cost each day.
Students selecting a second meal will have their accounts debited for the meals. Second meals cost $2.50/breakfast & $3.50/lunch. Students with negative account balances will not be allowed to purchase a la carte items until the account is paid.

**Scholarships: Buick Achievers: Available online www.buickachievers.com DEADLINE: 2/28/14. 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. 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

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MENU FOR FRIDAY 2/21/14 BREAKFAST Choices of Breakfast Burrito, Chicken & Biscuit, Lucky Charms Cereal, Pop Tart, Yogurt, Muffin, Diced Peaches, Fresh Grapes, PBJ Graham, Milk LUNCH Choices of Chicken Nuggets, Tuna Chef Salad, Yogurt/Cheese Stick/Pretzel, Sliced Apples, Fresh Orange, Steamed Carrots, Sliced Cucumbers w/Dip, Milk Grades 6-12 may choose Stuffed Crust Pizza or Build Your Own Sub

FCS WEEKLY CALENDAR OF EVENTS

**Fri, Feb 21: -Field Trip: STEM students to Gulf Franklin Center, Port St. Joe, 7:30am-5:00pm- Robinson -SGA meeting in room 1105 during lunch -Special Music Class- 4th & 5th Grade ESE students in room 331(Parish), 1-2:00pm -Guest Speaker/Actor Don Denig: 5th-12 Grade Drama Club students on cafeteria stage @ 1:30pm- Wilkinson -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 M/S Baseball games vs Port St. Joe & Maclay, 4/6:00pm- Doubleheader -Home Varsity Softball game vs Bozeman @ 7:00pm -Prof. Development/ KAGAN for KG-12 Gr. Teachers in library, 8:00am-3:00pm -Fundraiser: Bagging for Bucks at Apalach IGA & Piggly Wiggly, 10:00am-2:00pm- Track Team -Miss Seahawk Pageant in FCS cafeteria @ 6:00pm- Fundraiser for PTO & Varsity Cheerleaders -Boys Basketball Open Gym- Coach Sweatt -Field Trip: DeVaughn & 7 students to Tates Hell Forest, 9:00am-1:30pm -Bayside Lab: Tolberts 3rd period class (10:13-11:00am) - weather permitting -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 -Hairspray play practice in library, 2:15-3:30pm -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 -Home M/S Softball game vs Port St. Joe @ 4:00pm -Home M/S Baseball games vs Wakulla, 4/5:30pm- Doubleheader -FLORIDA WRITES TESTING GRADES 4, 8, & 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 -Home Varsity Baseball game vs Liberty @ 6:00pm -Home Varsity Softball game vs Munroe @ 6:00pm- Make-up game from 2/6/14 - FLORIDA WRITES Make-up Testing Grades 4, 8, & 10 -Chess Club in room 1009 (Collins), 2:10-3:10pm -Hairspray play practice in library, 2:15-3:30pm -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 -VPreK & Ms. Williams Class- Bring Me A Book Program in cafeteria, 9:15-10:30am- Cadwallader Parents invited! Coffee & Cinnamon Rolls will be served. -H/S Brain Bowl meeting in room 1020 (DeVaughn) during breakfast -After School Tutoring, Gr 3-12: Snacks in cafeteria, 2:10-3:00pm; Tutoring in classrooms, 3:00-5:00pm -Away M/S Softball game & Baseball games vs Altha @ 4:00pm (depart FCS @ 2:15pm) -Home JV/Varsity Softball games vs Rutherford, 5:00/7:00pm -Away Varsity Baseball game vs E. Gadsden @ 6:00pm
Mark Your Calendars

**Sat, Feb 22:

**Sun, Feb 23: **Mon, Feb 24:

**Tue, Feb 25:

**Wed, Feb 26:

**Thu, Feb 27:

FLA Writes Testing (4, 8, & 10 Grades): Feb. 25 (Make-ups Feb. 26) Spring Break: March 10-14 No School: April 18 Good Friday/ Easter Holiday FCAT Re-Takes for Juniors & Seniors: April 7- 11 FCAT Grades 3 - 10: April 22- May 2

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TEACHER/STAFF Info

Prof. Development - K-12 Teachers: TOMORROW, Feb. 22, in library, 8:00am-3:00pm -KAGAN. The sign-up sheet is On the teacher sign-in desk by the mailboxes. Stipend will be paid!

FCS STAFF BIRTHDAYS 2/17-2/23

Sharon Solomon (2/19) Jennifer Anderson- cafeteria (2/22)

Miscellaneous
**Dixie Youth League Registration Sign-ups: Registration every Tuesday & Thursday in February from
5:30-7:00pm and Saturday, Feb. 22 from 11:00am-1:00pm at each local field in Eastpoint, Apalach, & Carrabelle

**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

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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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