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"Our great glory is not in never failing, but rising every time we fail." Ralph Waldo Emerson

**PARENTS – register to receive automated emergency calls from the Franklin County Sheriff Dept.
You will be notified of any emergency situations in Franklin County (for example; emergency school
closings, road closings). Go to www.franklinsheriff.com , on the top right of home page- click on
“Franklin County Florida Emergency Notification System” emblem & complete required information.

Congratulations to Ms. Schaffer’s 3rd grade class!

They won a Pizza Party for collecting the most money for the Humane Society.

Through Fri, April 8, High School will be on Activity Bell Schedule.

Thurs, April 7: Build a Float Fri, April 8: “In It to Win It”

**FCS FLAG CORPS Try-Outs: The Marching Seahawk Band is adding a Flag Corps for the 2011-2012
Season. Any student that is interested in trying out, please stop by Mrs. Duhart’s room (1210) for more
information. Eligibility requirements are as follows: • must be in grades 8-11, • have at least a 2.5 GPA, •no
more than one referral for the current school year. Practices will be held May 2-5.
**FCS CHEER Try-Outs: If interested in trying out, student must: • be in grades 6-11, • passing with D or better in 5
solid credits (GPA 2.2 or higher), • have no more than 3 disciplinary referrals for year, • paid all outstanding balances
due in previous years cheerleading/sports, •must be able to attend camp July 13-17. See Ms. Lynn Clark for tryout packet.
Physicals will be scheduled in the next couple of weeks & will be mandatory. Tryouts are April 26-30.
**SENIOR T-SHIRTS: Order shirts during H/S lunch- see Brooke Harper or Joel Williams. Cost- $16.00
**FCAT Reading Re-Take Tutoring: Students required to re-take the FCAT Reading, Ms. Sharon Solomon will
be tutoring Monday-Friday, this week, from 3:15-3:45pm. She is located in the trailer next to the Adult Education trailer at the
Learning Center.
**PROM GLASSES: Juniors & Seniors, if you would like to order prom glasses for you and your date, see Mrs.
Gavigan. Seniors in attendance will receive one free glass. Each glass costs $7.00.

**SCIENCE PROJECT BACK BOARDS: Now on sale - $6.00. See Ms. Buffkin or Ms. Sawyer to purchase.
Science Projects due May 4.

LUNCH FOR TODAY

**K-5 th
Grade: Oven Fried Chicken, Sliced Apples, Northern Beans, Fresh Fruit, Mac ‘n Cheese
**6th -12th Grade: Choice of above or Pizza, Chicken Item, Chef Salad, or Lite Alternative

ACADEMIC INFORMATION
**GCCC Dual Enrollment-Summer & Fall: Registration for the summer & fall terms will be April 11-May 6.
The dual enrollment office will be open until 6:00pm from April 11- April 14 (after these dates, regular office hours
Resume, 8:00am-4:00pm).
**Certified Nursing Assistant Program: Students interested in program need to apply NOW!!! April 29 is the
end date. Contact Pat Wagner, GFC Nursing Secretary @ 227-9670 EXT. 5522. The earlier you apply the better.

SCHOLARSHIPS
-“Will to Win” Scholarship: For students with asthma. See Ms. McGrath in Guidance
-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 -College for Every Student Scholarship: Due in guidance by April 25. Available to all CFES participates.
One award of a 2 year scholarship plus a $900 annual book voucher will be given at FCS.
NEW -Florida Seafood Festival $1,000 Scholarship: Due by April 29. Applications in Mrs. Duhart’s & Guidance
-Forgotten Coast Builders Assoc. $1,000 Scholarship: Must be postmarked by May 6. Preference given to
student majoring in a construction related field, but is not required. Applications in Mrs. Duhart’s & Guidance
-JCI Senators Scholarship: Due by May 8. Applications in Mrs. Duhart’s & Guidance
-Apalachicola Bay Rotary Scholarship: Due by May 15. Applications in Mrs. Duhart’s & Guidance

FCS WEEKLY CALENDAR OF EVENTS

**Thur,
**Thur, April 7:
7: -H/S ACTIVITY SCHEDULE
-3rd Grade FCAT High Flying Kites on north side of 600 bldg @ 8:45, 11:30, & 1:20
(Boyd)
-10th Grade FCAT practice test during 2nd period
-Field Trip: H/S Transition student’s to local businesses, 10:00am-2:00pm (Hand)
-Jr. Class Prom Committee meeting in room 809 during H/S lunch
-H/S
-H/S Battle of the Classes- Build a Float during Activity Period
-Tuxedo Rental/Fitting-Bayside Florist in the library @ 3:15pm - Deposit: $25.00
-School Board meeting in the Willie Speed Boardroom @ 6:00pm
-Away Varsity Softball game vs. Altha @ 6:00pm
-Home Varsity Baseball game vs. Blountstown @ 7:00pm
**Fri,
**Fri, April 8:
8: -H/S ACTIVITY SCHEDULE
-REPORT CARDS go home
-H/S
-H/S Battle of the Classes- “In
“In it to Win It” during Activity Period
-Away Varsity Baseball game vs. W. Gadsden @ 6:00pm
-Home Varsity Softball game vs. E. Gadsden @ 6:00pm
**Sat,
**Sat, April 9:
9: -Saturday School - by invitation only! 8:00am-2:30pm – don’t be late & bring
your lunch
-ACT in room 817 @ 8:00am

**Mon, 11: -FCAT:

**Mon, April 11: Grades 3-10 will be testing
-SAT
-SAT 10: 2nd Grade will be testing
-PTO meeting in the library @ 6:00pm
**Tues,
**Tues, April 12:
12: - FCAT: Grades 3-10 will be testing
-SAT
-SAT 10: 2nd Grade will be testing
-Home V Baseball game v. Jefferson @ 4pm

Mark Your Calendars

**2 Grade SAT-10 TESTING: April 11 – 14
nd

**FCAT TESTING: April 11 – 21

**PTO MEETING: April 11@ 6:00pm
**K-2 AWARD CEREMONY: April 14 in cafeteria @ 2:00pm
**3- 5 Grade AWARD CEREMONY: April 15 in gym 1:30pm
**SAC MEETING: April 19 @ 6:00pm
**EASTER HOLIDAYS: April 22 & April 25
**SENIOR CAP/GOWN PICTURES: April 27 sign up in the library

TEACHER/STAFF Info

**Elementary Science Teachers: Please participate in the FCS Science Fair. All projects must be turned in to the library
by May 4th. Projects will be judged on May 5. On May 6, please make plans to tour the library by calling the library.
 Also, on May 6, H/S lab students will be presenting “Science Circus” using physics, biology & other concepts.
Call Mr. Tolbert for more info.

**CULINARY CLASS CAFÉ: Fri, April 8 - Serving from 10:45am-1:30pm. Donation- $8.00
MENU: Chicken Alfredo, Spaghetti & Meatballs, Greens Beans, Salad, Rolls
DESSERTS: Chocolate Cake w/ Chocolate Icing, Pea Pickin’ Cake
Teachers: Tues, April 12,
** K-12 Science Teachers: 12, science curriculum meeting in the library

**RTI MEETINGS: Every Tuesday **RTI Discussions- M/S & H/S: 1st & 3rd Tuesday of each month
**PBS MEETINGS: 3rd Monday of each month **FACULTY MEETINGS: 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month
**SCHOOL BASED LEADERSHIP MEETINGS: 1st & 3rd Wednesday of each month

Miscellaneous
**FCS KINDERGARTEN ROUND-UP ♥ Enrollment for 2011-12 ♥ April 13 ♥ 5:00-
6:30pm
In the FCS Cafeteria ♥ FREE DINNER, MATERIALS & BOOKS!!!
5:00pm: Parents/students meet with guidance counselor,
kindergarten teachers & school nurse in FCS cafeteria
5:45pm: Visit classrooms
6:00pm: Dinner will be served in the cafeteria
**Pre-K Screenings will be done on Thurs & Fri, April 14 & 15, 8:30am-12:00 noon, @ Franklin Co. Learning Center
in Eastpoint. Children ages 3-4 years who are not enrolled in public school & are suspected of having a vision, hearing,
speech or development disability will be screened - - - by appointment only. Call toll free 1-866-277-6616 for an
appointment.
**FSU Marine Lab Open House: Saturday, April 16, 10:00am-3:00pm, 3618 Coastal HWY 98, St. Teresa –
Fun filled event for the whole family with exhibits, children activities, lab tours, mini-lectures, & more! All activities are free.
For more info call 697-4120 or visit www.marinelab.fsu.ed Also, The Wharf will have a food & beverage stand for dining.
**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 have moved back to Franklin County School!

Classes are held on Mondays, Tuesdays, & Thursdays (except holidays) from 4:00pm-8:00pm in 1100 building.
To register, see Linda Bradley from 4:00-7:00pm on days above.
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.

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