Seahawk Scoop

Tuesday,
Tues , April 12
2, 2011
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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 the FCS High School Brain Team!!!

They finished 3rd in the State of Florida at the competition in Orlando on April 9th.
FCS is becoming a school to be “reckoned with”!

FCAT thru April 21 ♦♦♦ SAT-10 thru April 14

♦See this week’s “Calendar of Events” below to see grade levels that are testing & the days.

♦Please make sure your child gets a good night’s sleep & arrives to school on time.
♦Juniors & Seniors who have passed the FCAT will not have to attend school Tues, April 12.

♦Water & snacks during FCAT are being provided by

the School Advisory Committee (SAC). Thanks, SAC members!!!

FCS KINDERGARTEN ROUND-UP ♥ Enrollment for 2011-12

Wednesday, 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

**M/S & H/S STUDENTS & TEACHERS: Today is a normal instructional day with the
exception of the FCAT testing period.
**ELEMENTARY AWARD CEREMONIES:
K-2nd AWARD CEREMONY: Thurs, April 14 in cafeteria @ 2:00pm
3rd - 5th Grade AWARD CEREMONY: Fri, April 15 in gym 1:30pm
**10th & 12th Grade STUDENTS: If you have not paid your class dues - - - dues must be paid by Fri, April 15
or you will not be able to attend the Prom. 10th grade see Mrs. Croom as soon as possible. Seniors see Mrs. Croom or
Joel Williams as soon as possible.
**JUNIORS: Prom decorating at the Armory in Apalach this week, April 11-15, beginning @ 4:00pm.
**SPORT PHYSICALS: Students wanting to participate in sports or cheerleading next school year should make
appointments with their primary provider to have their sport physicals done. Physicals expire yearly on the date the exam is
done. Students may pick up a physical form from Coach Wright or the front office.

**FCS CHEER Try-Outs: Meeting for cheer candidates- today, April 12, in room 331, 2:20-3:00pm!
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.
**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.

**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-5th Grade: Chicken Nuggets, Potato Puffs, Fresh Veggie, Diced Peaches
**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 Fri, April 15. Faculty must nominate student- Apps. in Guidance.

-Friend of the Reserve Scholarship: Due by Fri, April 15. Applications in Mrs. Duhart’s & Guidance
-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.
-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

**Tues,
**Tues, April 12:
12: - FCAT: Grades 3-10 will be testing/make-ups - H/S reading re-
takes
-SAT
-SAT 10: 2nd Grade will be testing
-M/S & Varsity Cheer Candidate meeting in the room 331, 2:20-3:00pm
-Home V Baseball game vs Jefferson @ 4:00pm
**Wed,
**Wed, April 13:
13: - FCAT: Grades 3-8, & 10 will be testing & make-ups
-SAT
-SAT 10: 2nd Grade will be testing
-SGA meeting in room 1105 during lunch
-Kindergarten “Round up”- Registration for 2011-2012, in the cafeteria, 5:00-
6:00pm
**Thur,
**Thur, April 14:
14: - FCAT: Grades 3-5 will be testing/ all grades make-ups
-SAT
-SAT 10: 2nd Grade will be testing
-H/S Beta Club meeting in room 1217 during breakfast
-District Track Meet at MaClay @ 9:00am
-JR. Class Prom Committee meeting in room 809 during HS Lunch
-K-2nd Grade 3rd Nine Weeks Award Ceremony in the cafeteria @ 2:00pm
-Special School Board meeting at the Willie Speed Board Room, Eastpoint, @ approx.
4:30pm
-Home Varsity Softball game vs. Monroe @ 6:00pm
**Fri,
**Fri, April 15:
15: - FCAT/SAT 10: All Grades make-ups
-3rd-5th Grade 3rd Nine Weeks Award Ceremony in the gym @ 1:30pm
-M/S Soaring Seahawk Social for AB Honor Roll/Positive Behavior in the cafeteria
@ 2:00-3:10pm
-Away Varsity Softball game vs. Godby @ 5:00pm

Mark Your Calendars

**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.
Call Mr. Tolbert for more info.

Teachers: Tues, April 12,

** K-12 Science Teachers: 12, science curriculum meeting in the library
**K-12 Faculty Meeting: Wed, April 13, in the cafeteria @ 3:20pm
**CULINARY CLASS CAFÉ: Fri, April 15 - Serving from 10:45am-1:30pm. Donation- $8.00
MENU: Chicken Pot Pie, Chicken Casserole, Corn Pudding, Spinach, Cornbread
DESSERTS: Peanut Butter Parfait, Key Lime Pie

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

Miscellaneous
**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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