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

COLLEGE FOOTBALL SCHOLARSHIP SIGNING DAY CELEBRATION

MONDAY, MARCH 17, FOR TWO FCS FOOTBALL PLAYERS
Alex Causey will be signing a scholarship with Louisiana College. Chase Golden will be signing a scholarship with Warner University.

High & middle school students will report to the high school gym by 8:20am for the signing celebration.

**Sophomores Class Ring Info: Mon, March 17, Herff Jones representative, Brad Maxwell, will meet with Sophomores at
10:15am in the library to discuss the ordering of class rings. Mr. Maxwell will return on Wed, March 26, to take class ring orders.

**Club Pictures for Yearbook: This week the yearbook staff will take club pictures during club meetings. **M/S & H/S Registration for 2014-15 School Year: March 18-21, H/S & M/S students will register for next school year.
Elementary will begin registration for 2014-15 school year next week, March 24-28.

**Senior Beta Club Members: If you are a member in good standing, see Ms. Mount -Simmons by Fri, March 21.
REMINDER TO STUDENTS & STAFF Students on Campus After School Dismissed
Students are not to stay on campus once school is dismissed unless they are being supervised by a staff member. Students staying after school for tutoring/sports/club activities must stay with their teacher/coach until a parent/guardian picks the students up. Staff, please help monitor for students who roam campus unattended.

**Scholarships: Philaco Womens Club: Two $1000 scholarships. Must have C or better average. DEADLINE EXTENDED: 3/18/14 at noon. 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 Franklin Co. Sheriff: $500 scholarship. See Ms. Joyner for applications. DEADLINE: 5/15/14.
MARCH CHARACTER EDUCATION: COURAGE
The personal strength to face difficulties, obstacles, & challenges. Be brave, make positive choices. Quote: Courage is resistance to fear, mastery of fear NOT absence of fear. Mark Twain MENU MONDAY 3/17/14

BREAKFAST Pre-K: French Toast, Fruit Cocktail, Milk KG-12th Gr: Above choices or Biscuit, Chicken Patty, Apple Jacks or Frosted Flakes, Pop Tart, PBJ Graham, Strawberry Banana Yogurt, Blueberry Yogurt Parfait, Granny Smith Apple LUNCH Pre-K: Chicken Bites, Roll, Mashed Potatoes, Diced Peaches, Milk KG-5th Gr: Above Choices or Chicken Bite Bowl, Taco Salad, Yogurt & Cheese Stick, Steamed Corn, Granny Smith Apple 6th-12th Gr: Above choices or Cheese Filled Sticks or Turkey Pot Roast

FCS WEEKLY CALENDAR OF EVENTS

**Mon, Mar 17: -Signing Day Celebration- M/S & H/S students be in gym by 8:20am -Bayside Lab: Tolberts 3rd period class (10:13-11:00am) - weather permitting -10th Grade meet with Herff Jones representative in library @ 10:15am- RE: Info on class rings -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 -Away Varsity Softball game vs Wewa @ TBA -M/S Baseball Playoffs, location & time TBA

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**Tue, Mar 18:

-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 -8th Grade Parent meeting in room 1010 (Stanton) @ 5:00pm -SAC meeting in front office conference room @ 6:00pm -M/S Baseball Playoffs, location & time TBA -Home Varsity Softball game vs Altha @ 6:00pm -Home Varsity Baseball game vs Bozeman @ 7:00pm

**Wed, Mar 19: -ACTIVITY SCHEDULE High School & Middle School -NHS meeting in room 1220 (Duhart) during breakfast -Field Trip: 5th Grade to Eastpoint Estuary, 8:45am-1:45pm -SWATs Annual Kick Butt Rally- H/S & M/S students report to gym during Activity period, 1:10-2:10pm -Away Track Meet at Liberty @ 2:00pm -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 -Senior Officers meeting in room 1005 (Malcolm), 3:30-4:00pm **Thu, Mar 20: -H/S Brain Bowl meeting in room 1020 (DeVaughn) during breakfast -Field Trip: 5th Grade to Eastpoint Estuary, 8:45am-1:45pm -Field Trip: Countrymans Photo class to Cbelle Lighthouse Park, 9:30am-1:30pm -After School Tutoring, Gr 3-12: Snacks in cafeteria, 2:10-3:00pm; Tutoring in classrooms, 3:00-5:00pm -Senior Class meeting in library, 5:15-6:00pm- Malcolm -Away Varsity Baseball game vs Liberty @ 6:00pm -SGA meeting in room 1105 during lunch -Special Music Class- 4th & 5th Grade ESE students in room 331 (Parish), 1-2:00pm -Guitar Club in room 1003 (Solomon), 2:10-3:00pm -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 -Home Varsity Softball game vs S. Walton @ 6:00pm -Varsity Cheer Awards Party at Rocket Lanes @ 6:00pm Lynn Clark -Boys Basketball Open Gym- Coach Sweatt
Mark Your Calendars

**Fri, Mar 21:

**Sat, Mar 22: **Sun, Mar 23:

Spring Pictures: March 24 - Last chance for yearbook pictures! No School: April 18 Good Friday/ Easter Holiday FCAT Re-Takes for Juniors & Seniors: April 7- 11 FCAT Grades 3 10 ** DATE CHANGES**: April 14- May 2

TEACHER/STAFF Info

M/S Teachers Meeting: Tues, March 18, in room 1007 (Countryman) @ 2:20pm. AXA Representative Monthly Visit: Tues, March 18, Jean Christie will be on campus from 12:30-4:00pm FCAT Administrative Training: Thurs, March 20, @ 2:15pm- location TBA- Robinson Professional Development Follow-Up: Mon, March 24, teachers who attended the KAGAN workshop on Feb. 22, will have a follow-up with the instructor. FCS STAFF BIRTHDAYS 3/17-3/23 Pam Schaffer (3/20)

**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.

Miscellaneous

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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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