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ELEMENTARY CHRISTMAS PROGRAM

LET IT BE CHRISTMAS
TODAY, DECEMBER 18, AT 6:00 P.M.

In the FCS Cafeteria

Wed, Dec 17
1st Period 8:00 - 10:00
2nd Period 10:05-12:05
Report to regular 5th & 6th periods

SEMESTER EXAM SCHEDULE

Thurs, Dec. 18
3rd Period 8:00 - 10:00
4th Period 10:05-12:05
Report to regular 5th & 6th periods

Fri, Dec. 19
5th Period 8:00 - 10:00
6th 10:05-12:05
Lunch 12:05
Early Release @ 12:30pm

*Students are to remain in exam rooms until end of exam period. *Students are not allowed to check out during exam periods.

** EARLY DISMISSAL TOMORROW, DEC. 19 @ 12:30 PM **

STUDENTS RETURN FROM CHRISTMAS BREAK ON TUES, JAN. 6
STAFF RETURN ON MON, JAN. 5

**LOST & FOUND ITEMS: There are items in the Lost & Found from September to present. Please stop by room 811 (elem. ISS
room) if you are missing sweaters, jackets, etc. All items unclaimed at the end of the day on Fri, Dec. 19, will be donated to a
clothing bank.
**Football Weightlifting Training: Beginning Tues, Jan 6, weightlifting training will be every Tues, Wed, & Thurs in the field
house weight room from 2:30-4:30pm.- Coach York
**GCSC Foundation Scholarship Application Workshop: Thurs, Jan. 15, 6:30 p.m. EST at GCSCs Gulf Franklin Campus, Port
St. Joe, in Building A, Room 110. Anyone interested in applying for 2015 FCSC Foundation scholarships is invited to attend.
Open to the public.

**FRESHMAN CLASS: Feb. 1, 2015, is the deadline to pay your $30 dues to Ms. Malcolm.
**1st Annual Jingle Bell Sprint: Jan. 9, 2015 @ FCS Track. Races begin at 6:00pm. Turn in registration forms to Kati
Hathcock at the school or email her at khathcock@franklin.k12.fl.us . You may also register online at
http://www.raceit.com/search/event.aspx?id=30297 Event sponsored by the Franklin County Schools Track & Field Team.
**ACTIVITY BUS: The activity bus will depart at 5:15pm on Mondays through Thursdays. The Activity Bus is for students being supervised by
a school staff member for after school activities. Students who are on campus after school, & are not being supervised by a staff member,
should be sent to the front office so parents can be contacted.

Franklin Countys 1st Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Essay Contest! Theme: The Man - The Struggle - The Dream
Open to FCS & ABC School students in grades 8 12
Must be at least 1500 words and typed (single space)
Must be submitted to Mrs. Dolores Croom in FCS library by January 12, 2015
Winner will be announced at the January 19th MLK Event at the National Guard Armory, Apalachicola
Must be present to receive prizes: 1st Place- $75 2nd Place- $50 3rd Place- $25
For more information contact Mrs. Dolores Croom at dcroom@franklin.k12.fl.us

All Scholarship Info & Applications are available in Ms. Joyners classroom.
Arts for Life: $2,000 Postmark by 2/2/15
Willie B. Speed Higher Education: $250 Postmark by 5/1/15
Children of Divorce: $1,000 http://www.myfloridalaw.com/children-of-divorce-scholarship-ayo-iken/ Postmark by 5/1/15
Southern Scholarship Foundation Housing: Applications accepted year round. Priority deadline for Fall 2015 is 4/1/15
Maultsby Prize: $3,000 college scholastic assistance grant. Keyboard performance competition.
Grady-Rayam Prize: $3,000 college scholastic assistance grant. Vocal music competition (singing Negro spiritual songs)
MENU THURSDAY 12/18/14
BREAKFAST CHOICES
Fruity Cheerios Cereal, Pork Sausage Patty, Wheat Biscuit, Toast, Chocolate Plus Donut, Chocolate or Strawberry Rockinola, Strawberry Waffle
Graham, Blueberry Yogurt Parfait, Banana, Grape Juice, Milk

LUNCH CHOICES

Cheese Pizza, Grilled Chicken Chef Salad, Ham/Cheese Lunch Bite, Yogurt/Cheese/Cinnamon Graham, Sliced Turkey, Roll, Creamy Mashed Potatoes,
Broccoli w/ Dip, Banana, Strawberry Cup, Milk

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FCS WEEKLY CALENDAR OF EVENTS

**Thu, Dec 18:

-SEMESTER EXAMS 3rd period: 8:00-10:00 4th period: 10:05-12:05

-TSIC Juniors & Seniors meet with Dr. Catlin in librarys dual enrollment classroom @ 1:00pm
-Band practice 2:30-4:00pm
-Varsity Cheer practice in multi-purpose building & outside, 2:45-4:00pm
-JV/Vars Baseball conditioning 3:00-5:00pm- Coaches Hubbs/Creamer
-FCS Running Club 3:00-5:00pm (Thursday on track) - Hathcock
-Softball conditioning on softball field, 2:45-4:30pm
-Home Basketball games vs N. Bay Haven: JV Boys @ 4:30 Vars Girls @ 6:00 Vars Boys @ 7:30pm
-Away Girls & Boys Soccer games vs W. Gadsden: Girls @ 5:00pm Boys @ 7:00pm
-ELEMENTARY CHRISTMAS PROGRAM in cafeteria @ 6:00pm
**Fri, Dec 19:

-EARLY DISMISSAL @ 12:30pm

-SEMESTER EXAMS 5th period: 8:00-10:00 6th period: 10:05-12:05

-3rd Grade Classes: Pajama Party in classrooms

-Countrymans 1st /2nd period class to Bayside Lab, 9:15-10:15am- weather permitting
-Odyssey of the Mind in room 1017 (Countryman), 2:45-5:00pm 12:45-4:00pm
-Girls Soccer Practice 3:00-5:00pm - cancelled
-Away Basketball Games vs Blountstown: JV Boys @ 5:00 Vars Girls @ 6:30 Vars Boys @ 8:00-depart 2:30
**Sat, Dec 20:

-Away Soccer games vs Port St. Joe: Girls @ noon Boys @ 2:00pm - make-up game

**Mon, Dec 22:

-NO SCHOOL - CHRISTMAS BREAK

-1st Annual Girls Basketball Tournament: FCS, Jefferson County, St. Cloud, & River Ridge schools to
participate . Games at 5:00 & 7:00pm. Championship games on Tues, Dec. 23. Coach Luquis

**Tue, Dec 23:

-NO SCHOOL - CHRISTMAS BREAK

-1st Annual Girls Basketball Tournament: FCS, Jefferson County, St. Cloud, & River Ridge schools to
participate. Championship games at Noon & 2:00pm. Coach Luquis

**Wed, Dec 24:

-NO SCHOOL - CHRISTMAS BREAK

Mark Your Calendars
Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday: NO SCHOOL - Jan 19
Science Projects Due: Jan 20 @ 12:30pm

TEACHER/STAFF Info

Staff Return from Break/ Professional Development: Mon, Jan. 5, Schedule TBA
FCS STAFF BIRTHDAYS 12/15/14 - 1/4/15
Christine Boyd (12/18)
Tamara Lewis (12/18)
Linda McQuagge (12/20)
Robin Tenille-cafet (12/22)
Barbara Shiver (12/24)
Helen Wilson (12/24)

David Walker (12/28)

Val Rochelle (12/29)
Beverly Parish (12/30)
Elaine Williams (1/1)
Patty Kulick (1/4)

Miscellaneous
**Franklin County Adult School OPEN HOUSE: January 8 6:00-8:00 P.M. at Franklin County School in Building 1100,
Room 1106. Information will be available about Adult School Registration & the GED Test.
**1st Annual Jingle Bell Sprint: January 9, 2015 @ FCS Track. Races begin at 6:00pm. Turn in registration forms to Kati
Hathcock at the school or email her at khathcock@franklin.k12.fl.us . You may also register online at
http://www.raceit.com/search/event.aspx?id=30297 Event sponsored by the Franklin County Schools Track & Field Team.
**Seahawk Scoop on District Website: The Seahawk Scoop is available at www.franklincountyschools.org see the quick
link on the right hand side of the page.
BOX TOPS for EDUCATION: The Franklin County School PTO is collecting Box Tops!
Please send Box Tops to your child's teacher or drop them off in the front office.

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Franklin County School Districts Equity Coordinator is Nick OGrady.

Contact Information: 85 School Road, Eastpoint Phone 850.670.2810 x 4110 Fax 850.670.2812 Cell 850.653.5065
Franklin County Adult School GED Testing Center is now open!
If you are interested in earning your GED, go to www.GED.com & register to take the test, choosing the Franklin County site for testing.
You will not be able to take the test on the same day that you register, so register early!
The testing site is at the Franklin County District Office (old Brown Elementary School). The hours of operation are:
Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays from 9:00am-1:00pm and 5:00pm-10:00pm - presently closed these days
Tuesdays & Thursdays from 9:00am-10:00pm.
For more information call 670-2810 ext. 4127

**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 under student services or parent connections. Documents include but are not limited to:
Code of Conduct, Student Progression Plan, 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
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