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Tuesday,
Tues , April 19
9, 2011
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"Our great glory is not in never failing, but rising every time we fail." Ralph Waldo Emerson

FCAT thru Thursday, April 21

♦See the “Calendar of Events” below for days & grade levels that are testing.
♦Please make sure your child gets a good night’s sleep & arrives to school on time.
♦ All students are to attend school all day & each day of testing - - - unless they
have an “excusable absence”. Students checking out for inexcusable reasons will
receive zeros for the classes they miss.

♦Water & snacks during FCAT are being provided by

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

PUBLIC WORKSHOP
RE: 4-Day School Week/Budget for 2011-12 School Year
Wed, April 20, in the FCS cafetorium @ 5:30pm

NO SCHOOL – SPRING BREAK: Fri & Mon, April 22 &

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Library Closed TODAY until Noon due to FCAT Testing!

**SAC MEETING: Today, April 19th, in the FCS library @ 5:30pm
**NHS APPLICATIONS: All high school National Honor Society candidates must turn in applications to
Mrs. Duhart (room 1210) by TOMORROW, April 20, @ 3:15pm.

**Pictures with Easter Bunny: Thurs, April 21, K - 5th grade students may have their picture taken with the
Easter Bunny. Pictures will be taken in the library starting at 12:00pm; Mrs. Barber will set up a schedule. Cost: $3.00
Proceeds will go towards the 4th Grade trip to St. Augustine.

**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: 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 try-out
packet. Physicals will be scheduled in the next couple of weeks & will be mandatory. You WILL NOT be allowed to try-out
if materials & money are not turned in by 3:10pm, April 26 - no exceptions! 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-5 th
Grade: Beef Nachos w/ Cheese, Peaches, Butter Corn, Fresh Veggie, Salsa and Sour Cream
**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
-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

**Tue,
**Tue, April 19:
19: -FCAT: Science - Grades 5, 8, & 11 / make-ups - all grades
-NHS meeting in room 1210 during breakfast
-FCA meetings in the gym during M/S & H/S lunch periods
-SAC meeting in FCS library @ 5:30pm (please note time has been changed!)
-H/S Brain Bowl Banquet in the cafeteria @ 6:30pm
**Wed, 20: -FCAT: Science - Grade 5 / make-ups
**Wed, April 20: - all grades
-SGA meeting in room 1105 during lunch
-Public
-Public Workshop:
Workshop: 4 Day School Week/Budget for the 2011-2012
School Year –
In the FCS Cafetorium @ 5:30pm
**Thur, April. 21: -FCAT make-ups - all grades
**Thur,
-Senior Class Student/Parent meeting in the library @ 6:00pm
-Home Varsity Softball game vs. Altha @ 7:00pm
-Fundraiser 4th Grade:
-Fundraiser Grade: Photos w/ Easter Bunny in library starting @ 12:00 – Cost: $3.00
**Fri,
**Fri, April 22:
22: -NO SCHOOL – EASTER BREAK!
-Away Varsity Baseball game vs. Arnold High @ 8pm

**Mon,
**Mon, April 25:
25: -NO SCHOOL – EASTER BREAK!
-Physics Class to Orlando - Depart: 8:00am Return: Tues, 4/26/11 @
approx.8:00pm

Mark Your Calendars

**SENIOR CAP/GOWN PICTURES: April 27 (sign up in the library)
**LITERACY ON THE LAWN: May 5 (K-8)
**5 GRADE “JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH” PLAY:
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May 5 & 6
**PTO MEETING: May 9
**BOOK FAIR: May 9- May 13
**SAC MEETING: May 17
**MUFFINS FOR MOMS (in library): May 20 (K-8th moms)
**KIDS AND COPS DAY: May 20 (K-8th)
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**2 Grade Teachers: Tues, April 19, Lesson Plan Activity in room 1016 all day

**School Leadership Meeting: Wed, April 20, in room 117 @ 3:20pm

**CAKE AUCTION: Thurs, April 21, in the front office lounge. Fundraiser for the Beta Club
**CULINARY CLASS CAFÉ: Thurs, April 21 - Serving from 10:45am-1:30pm. Donation- $8.00
MENU: Baked Ham w/ Pineapple, Turkey w/ Dressing, Mashed Potatoes ‘n Gravy,
Collard Greens, Corn Bread
DESSERTS: Sweet Potato Pie, Banana Pudding

**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
** Easter Egg Hunt: Saturday, March 23, at 12:00 noon - - - The Sheriff’s Office is having their annual Easter Egg
Hunt on the field adjacent to the sheriff department on HWY 65. All kids, who must be accompanied by an adult, are invited
to come to enjoy egg hunting, prizes & grilled hotdogs. Compliments of the Sheriff’s Office. FREE!!!
**Friday Night Movie: The Renovatio Youth Leadership Organization is doing a fundraiser for their educational trip
this summer. The group will be having a “Friday Night Movie Night” on May 13 at the St. Patrick’s Church in Apalachicola
from 4:00pm-midnight. Advance tickets are $5.00 or $7.00 if purchased at the door. To purchase tickets, please see
Deanna Quick, Adreenah Wynn or any other Renovatio member.
**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.

**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.

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