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Friday,
Fri , March
arch 11
1, 2011
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"It’s the journey, not just the destination, that’s important!"

ELEMENTARY DISMISSAL IS AT 3:00 ♦ M/S & H/S DISMISSAL IS AT 3:10

1. Please observe the dismissal times. Early pickup is for appointments or emergencies only.
2. Changes in ridership should be in a note (with a contact number) turned in to the front office by 10:00am.
3. Any changes to bus or car ridership by phone should be emergency basis only & must be done before
2:00pm.

**STUDENT LUNCHES - - - Students may bring a lunch with them to school in the morning.
Lunches are not allowed to be brought in from outside sources (restaurant or fast food).

The Nest after school program will be closed during Spring Break.
**Elementary Spring Fling: The “Spring Fling” will be TODAY, March 11, from 1:00-2:30 pm
for grades K-5. Tickets are 4/$1.00 or you can buy a hand stamp for $8, which includes unlimited games and one
item from the concession stand. Proceeds go to 4th grade’s St. Augustine trip.

**DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME begins Sunday, March 13 - set clocks forward one hour!
**SCIENCE PROJECT BACK BOARDS: Now on sale - $6.00. See Ms. Buffkin or Ms. Sawyer to purchase.
** PROM SIGN-UP: Sign- up sheet is in Mrs. Karen Smith’s office. Sign up by April 1st. Non-student
participation forms for dates will be on the same clipboard as the sign-up sheets. Date of Prom is April 16.

**Vote on Seahawk Video!!! The College for Every Student video by Seniors Dalin Modican & D’Andre
Robinson has been selected as a finalist in the National CFES Video Contest! The video, a rap about going to
college, was written by FCS basketball Coach Manny Bloom & performed by Dalin & D’Andre. The finalists have
been posted on the CFES Facebook page. The video with the most “likes” will go on to the semi-finals. To vote:
1- Go to your Facebook & search for “College for every Student”
2- Click “Like” for the page (you can’t vote for video unless you “Like” the page first.
3- Scroll down the page to the 6th video titled “CFES Forever College Rmx Franklin County School 2011”.
4- “Like” the video.
5- Pass info on to all your Facebook Friends & tell them to do the same!!!

LUNCH FOR TODAY

**K-5 th
Grade: Toasted Cheese Sandwich, Fruited Jello, Chili w Beans, Fresh Fruit, Trail Mix
**6th -12th Grade: Choice of above or Pizza, Chicken Item, Chef Salad, or Lite Alternative
 ACADEMIC INFORMATION
**FAMU’s Annual Spring Preview: Saturday, March 26, from 8:30am-2:00pm for juniors, seniors, & community
College transfers. Pre-register at www.famu.edu click on “Events”, then click on “Spring Preview”.
**Certified Nursing Assistant Program: Students interested in program need to apply NOW!!! April 29 is the
end date. They are interviewing applications starting now! You can get in touch with Pat Wagner, GFC Nursing
Secretary @ 227-9670 EXT. 5522. The earlier you apply the better.
**SCHOLARSHIPS: Seniors, scholarships are coming in! Important Tips: 1) Encourage your parents to file their
Income Tax Return as soon as possible (Pell grant & some scholarships require a copy). 2) Prepare- Essays, letter
of Reference, resumes.
-Edwin Gardner Weed Ruge Scholarship: Due Mon, March 14. Apply at www.csascholars.org .
-Better Business Bureau Ethics Scholarship: Due by March 18 – must be postmarked by 2pm!
See Mrs. Duhart, Guidance, or download from www.nwf.bbb.org/TorchAward
-BUICKACHIEVERS Scholarship: Due by March 31 – for careers in the automotive business.
Go to www.buickachievers.com to apply.
-Philaco Women’s Club Scholarship: Due by April 15. Faculty /administration must nominate student.
Applications in Guidance.
-Friend of the Reserve Scholarship: Due by April 15. Applications in Mrs. Duhart’s & Guidance
NEW -JCI Senators Scholarship: Due by May 8. Applications in Mrs. Duhart’s & Guidance

FCS WEEKLY CALENDAR OF EVENTS

**Fri,
**Fri, Mar. 11:
11: -ACTIVITY DAY for H/S & M/S
-H/S Brain Bowl Tournament @ Tallahassee Community College
Students will meet in front of the school @ 6:30am for departure & will return @
approx 7:00pm
-Field Trip: H/S Biology (Montgomery) to new Eastpoint Estuary, 8:30am-1:30pm
-FCS Band to Tallahassee for FBA for District III Spring Concert, depart @ 10:00am -
return @ 7:00pm
-Elementary Spring Fling- between 200 & 800 buildings, 1:00-2:30pm (fundraiser for
4th Grade Trip)
-Home Varsity Softball game vs. Jefferson County @ 6:00pm
-Home Varsity Baseball game vs. Gadsden County @ 6:00pm
**Sat,
**Sat, Mar. 12:
12: -Saturday School- by invitation only. 8:00am-2:30pm! Don’t be late & bring your
lunch!
-Varsity Softball Team will do Community Service for Veterans @ the Camp Gordon
Johnston Reunion
in C’belle, 12:00-8:00pm
-Away Varsity Baseball game vs. John Paul II @ 1:00pm

**Mon,
**Mon, Mar. 14: -Spring Break March 14th – 18th
-Away
-Away Baseball game vs. Wewa @ 6pm

**Tues,
**Tues, Mar. 15:
15: -Spring Break March 14th – 18th
-SAC meeting- cancelled

**Wed,
**Wed, Mar. 16:
16: - Spring Break March 14th – 18th
**Thu,
**Thu, Mar. 17:
17: - Spring Break March 14th – 18th
-INMATES WILL BE WORKING ON CAMPUS - NO
STUDENTS
ALLOWED ON CAMPUS UNTIL AFTER 4:00PM
-Home Varsity Softball vs. West Gadsden @ 6:00pm
**Fri,
**Fri, Mar. 18: - Spring Break March 14th – 18th
-Home Varsity Baseball Game vs. PSJ @ 7:00pm
Mark Your Calendars
**H/S FALL SPORTS BANQUET: March 31
 **EARLY RELEASE: April 5 – Students dismissed @ 12:30pm;
Parent Conferences in afternoon
**FCAT TESTING: April 11 – April 21
**EASTER HOLIDAYS: April 22 & April 25

TEACHER/STAFF Info
**CULINARY CLASS CAFÉ: Fri, March 11th - Serving from 10:45am-1:30pm. Donation- $8.00
MENU: Broccoli -Chicken Casserole, Hamburger Steak w/ Gravy, Mashed
Potatoes,
Green Beans, Collard Greens, Rolls
DESSERTS: Lemon Bars, Strawberry Shortcake
**Reading Endorsement Competencies 4/5 Classes: March 23, 30, & April 6.
Classes will be at Learning Center, room 19, from 3:00-7:00pm. Sign up on ePDC for the course. Remember,
if you are teaching intensive reading to H/S, M/S, or ESE students, you are required to have Reading Endorsement.

**RTI MEETINGS: Every Tuesday **PBS MEETINGS: Every 3rd Monday of each month
**FACULTY MEETINGS: Every 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month

Miscellaneous
**FCS Graduation Caps & Gowns Needed: Last year & again this year, we have had Seniors who have not
been able to purchase a cap & gown due to family finances. If anyone has a cap & gown which was used for graduation at
Franklin County School, please consider donating them to the school. Students, who can not purchase the items, can borrow
them at no cost except to have them cleaned & returned. We need at least five. Don’t worry, if it’s not clean, Mrs. Croom will
have them cleaned. Thus, the SENIOR SEAHAWK CLOSET will be established. Contact Dolores Hayward-Croom at 670-
2800.
**Coastal Art Tour - Carrabelle to Alligator Point: Saturday, March 12 - The Carrabelle Artists Association
will have numerous local artists exhibiting works & demonstrating watercolors, pastels, portraits, & pottery thrown on the
wheel at the Carrabelle Senior Center. Art Tour Maps available at Carrabelle Visitors Center, 105 HWY 98.
For more info call 697-4381or 291-9664 or email joekotzman@yahoo.com

**New Website for “The Nest”: The Nest after-school program has launched a new website –
www.franklincountynest.org
The website will provide a glimpse at some of their offerings, along with news,
photos, & updates. Parents can download enrollment applications & Nest bus forms.
**DOE Social Media Access: The Florida Department of Education now has the resources to provide additional
channels for the department to receive feedback from & communicate with educators, students, parents, & all Floridians.
Their new accounts are:
General Information: www.facebook.com/EducationFL
Twitter for Public: www.twitter.com/EducationFL
Blog for Public: (Florida Common Ground) www.EducationFL.wordpress.com
Twitter for Teachers: www.twitter.com/TeachersFL
Blog for Teachers: (Florida School Speak) www.TeachersFL.wordpress.com

**GED CLASSES on Mondays, Tuesdays, & Thursdays (except holidays) from 4:00pm-8:00pm at the
Franklin County Learning Center (the old Brown Elementary).
The next GED Test will be given May 2 & 3 at the Franklin County School library at 6:00pm.
To register for the test contact Linda Bradley during GED classes or Maxine Creamer @ 670-4481.
The Franklin County Adult Education Courses do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex,
National origin, age, handicap, or marital status.