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

FCAT TESTING THROUGH MAY 2

See FCS Weekly Calendar of Events below for grade levels that are testing this week.

**JV/Varsity Cheer Try Outs: Packets must be completed & turned in TODAY, April 28. Try-out conditioning starts tomorrow,
April 29-May 1, in the H/S gym, 2:30-5:00pm. Try-outs will be Fri, May 2, in the H/S gym@ 4:00pm.

**9 Grade Parent Meeting: Wed, April 30, in room 1010 (Stanton) @ 5:00pm. - RE: Freshman Spring Fling **VPK Registration Has Begun: What to Bring to Franklin School District Office (old Brown Elementary School):
Childs Birth Certificate, Social Security Card, Recent Physical, Shot Record, Proof of Residency, Parent Identification. Al l Documents must be submitted to be registered for the 2014-15 VPK Program. If you have any questions, call 670-2810: Joy Towns @ ext 4117 or Sue Summers @ ext 4109. DEADLINE to Register: May 15

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**TSIC Scholarship Applications: The Take Stock In Children Mentoring & Scholarship Program applications are due on May 12th at
noon, in a sealed envelope placed in the front office mailbox of Dr. Lois Catlin. Please visit both the state website www.takestockinchildren.org (for qualifications to apply) and our local program www.TSICseahawks.org for our Franklin County activities. Applications are available from Mr. Robinson at FCS and Ms. Bacharach at the ABC school. Please note: We will not be able to accept applications after the May 12 at noon deadline. If you have any questions, please e-mail Dr. Catlin at Franklin_TSIC@hotmail.com

**Scholarships: CFES (College for Every Student): Turn in to Mr. Robinson. DEADLINE: 4/30/14. Franklin-Gulf Retired Educators: For students going into teaching. Turn in to Mr. Robinson. DEADLINE: 4/30/14. Willie B. Speed: For FAMU, Junior or Community College, Vocational or Technical School. POSTMARKED BY: 5/1/14. Rotary Club: Turn in to Mr. Robinson. DEADLINE: 5/9/14. Franklin Co. Sheriff: $500 scholarship. See Ms. Joyner for applications. DEADLINE: 5/15/14. Sussle: For more info visit http://sussle.org/scholarship - Awarded monthly
YEARBOOKS $65.00
A Yearbook Signing Party has been approved for those who have purchased a 2013-14 yearbook: May 15 for grades 6-12 and May 23 for elementary.

APRIL CHARACTER EDUCATION: INTEGRITY

Adhering steadfastly to a personal sense of honorable & ethical behavior. Sticking to what is right. Quote: The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort & convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge & controversy . Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
MENU MONDAY 4/28/14 BREAKFAST Pre-K: French Toast, Fruit Cocktail, Milk KG-12th Gr: Above choices or Apple Jacks or Frosted Flakes Cereal, Granola, Pop Tart, PBJ Graham, Strawberry Banana Yogurt, Blueberry Yogurt Parfait, Granny Smith Apple 6-12 Gr.: May choose Honey Wheat Biscuit, Chicken Patty LUNCH Pre-K: Chicken Bites, Roll, Mashed Potatoes, Diced Peaches, Milk KG-5th Gr: Above or Chicken Bite Bowl, Taco Salad, Yogurt/Cheese/Pretzel, Steamed Corn, Granny Smith Apple 6th-12th Gr: Above choices or Cheese Sticks, Turkey Pot Roast

FCS WEEKLY CALENDAR OF EVENTS

**Mon, Apr 28: -FCAT: 8th Grade Reading- computer based -Bayside Lab: Tolberts 3rd period class (10:13-11:00am) -Elementary Earth Day Fashion Show on cafeteria stage during lunch, 10:30-11:00am- Elementary SGA -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 -Drama Club/Play Practice in cafeteria, 2:30-3:30pm -Boys Basketball practice (travel team) in gym, 3:00-5:00pm

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**Tue, Apr 29:

- FCAT: 5th Grade Math computer based - 8th Grade Reading- computer based -Freshman Spring Fling Committee meeting in room 1220 (Duhart) during breakfast -FCA meetings in gym during MS and HS lunches -After School Tutoring Grade 5 & H/S Math: Snacks in cafeteria 2:10-3:00pm; in classrooms 3-5:00pm -Cheer Try Out conditioning in H/S gym, 2:30-5:00pm -Boys Basketball practice (travel team) in multi-purpose gym, 3:00-5:00pm

**Wed, Apr 30: -FCAT: 5th Grade Math computer based - M/S & H/S Make-ups -KG Classes- Kite Flying on athletic fields, 9:30-10:30am- weather permitting -Chess Club in room 1009 (Collins), 2:10-3:10pm -Hairspray play practice in library, 2:15-3:30pm -Drama Club/Play Practice in cafeteria, 2:30-3:30pm -Cheer Try Out conditioning in H/S gym, 2:30-5:00pm -9th Grade Parent meeting in room 1010 (Stanton) @ 5:00pm - RE: Freshman Spring Fling **Thu, May 1: -FCAT: Elementary Make-ups - M/S & H/S Make-ups -Senior Trip: May 1 through May 4 -KG Classes- Kite Flying on athletic fields, 9:30-10:30am- if cancelled on 4/30 due to weather -Freshman Spring Fling Committee meeting in room 1220 (Duhart) during breakfast -After School Tutoring, Grade 5 & H/S Math: Snacks in cafeteria 2:10-3:00pm; in classrooms 3-5:00pm -Cheer Try Out conditioning in H/S gym, 2:30-5:00pm -Boys Basketball practice (travel team) in multi-purpose gym, 3:00-5:00pm - FCAT: Make-ups -KG Classes- Kite Flying on athletic fields, 9:30-10:30am- if cancelled on 4/30 & 5/1 due to weather -SGA meeting in room 1105 (Edwards) during lunch -Guitar Club in room 1003 (Solomon), 2:10-3:00pm -JV/Varsity Cheer Try Outs in H/S gym @ 4:00pm -Freshman Spring Fling at Chapman Gardens in Apalach; Pictures @ 5:00pm, Dance from 7:00-11:00pm -Boys Basketball Open Gym- Coach Sweatt -Seniors Return from Trip in afternoon
Mark Your Calendars

**Fri, May 2:

**Sat, May 3: **Sun, May 4:

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Grade Class Trip: May 1-4

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Grade Class Trip: Grade Class Trip:

May 6-8 May 9-11

FCS Band Spring Concert: May 15 in cafeteria @ 7:00pm H/S Musical- Hairspray: May 16 in cafeteria @ TBA Football Spring Jamboree: May 20 at FCS @ 6:00pm Senior Exams: May 20, 21, 22 (Seniors Last Day- May 22) Drama Club Play- Swamp Gas: May 21 & 22 after lunch for students

May 22 in cafeteria @ 6:00pm for public No School: May 26 Memorial Day

TEACHER/STAFF Info

Success Awards Due by the end of the day on Fri, May 2: Turn in to Ms. Browning. - Cathy Wood M/S Teachers Meeting: Tues, April 29, in room 1007 (Countryman) @ 2:20pm Teacher Re-Certification: Fri, May 2, Jeanette Malone will be in the library to assist teachers with re-certification from 11:00am until done. FCS STAFF BIRTHDAYS 4/28-5/4 Wanda Brannan (4/28) Laura King (5/2) Christy Wood (5/2)

Miscellaneous
**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 .

Follow Franklin County School on Twitter @SeahawkLifeFC

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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