Friday, March 16, 2012 , , Fri

Be Responsible . . . Be Respectful . . . Be Safe!

If you think education is expensive, try ignorance! Derek Bok
The Code of Conduct allows the use of personal electronic devices, i.e., cell phones, IPods, MP3 players, etc., only in non-instructional areas. That means areas such as the lunchroom and outside walkways. Upon entering any building, gym included, they are not allowed! Especially, H/S students were strongly reminded last week concerning this policy and the consequences associated with violating it and forewarned that beginning Monday, March 12th, the rule will be strictly enforced by all FCS employees. Students with any electronic devices, including the earphones, ear buds, etc., visible in any instructional areas will have those items confiscated. Such items will be turned in to the dean at the end of the school day. Students must have a parent call the Dean to retrieve devices. Should a student fail to comply with the request from an employee to turn over their visible electronic devices, the student will be subject to additional consequences. Parents are urged to remind their child(ren) of this policy and support the school in this effort.

Seahawk Scoop

***ELECTRONICS ON CAMPUS***

ELEMENTARY EARLY REGISTRATION for 2012-13 School Year

Kindergarten Registration for the next school year will be Tuesday, March 20, from 4:00-6:00pm. 1st through 5th Grade Registration will be Thursday, March 22, from 4:00-6:00pm

**SENIORS: See Patty Creamer in the library TODAY, March 16, to schedule an appointment for your cap & gown
pictures which will be taken on Mon, March 19.

**SAC MEETING:

Tues, March 20, in the library @ 6:00pm

**SCHOLARSHIP: 2011-2012 McKay Scholarship letters for students with disabilities can be viewed at
www.franklincountyschools.org/schoolcodeofconduct.htm. In order for a student to be eligible for the program, intent to participate in the McKay Scholarship Program must be filed on the School Choice Website at www.floirdaschoolchoice.org prior to withdrawing from public school. The deadline to apply for the first payment period of the 2012-2013 school year is July 3, 2012.

EMERGENCY WEATHER & LIGHTNING INFORMATIONAL/ DEVICE TESTING

Thursday, March 22, in the Franklin County School Media Center at 2:00pm The Emergency Management office has been asked by the school board to have vendors do a presentation for weather sirens and lightning detecting equipment. The vendors will be Comlabs and Thunderbolt. Anyone interested in this presentation is invited to attend. The Emergency Operation Center will also be testing the emergency siren at Franklin County School sometime between 2:00 and 4:00 pm.

FCAT Reading and Math/Science Camps for grades 3-5 will be held on Saturdays,
March 17, 24, & 31 from 9:00am to 12 Noon. teacherPlease contact Mrs. Harolyn Walker at 670-2800, ext. 1408 - or your child's to reserve your child a seat.

**K-5 Grade: Choice of One- Chinese Chicken & Rice, Grilled Chicken Salad, Cheese Lite Meal, or PBJ Sandwich Choice of Two- Fresh Pear, SideKick, Fresh Carrots w/ Ranch
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LUNCH FOR FRIDAY- 03/16/12

**6th-12th Grade: Choice of above or Chicken Nuggets w/ Roll or Double Stuff Cheese Pizza

FCS WEEKLY CALENDAR OF EVENTS

**Fri, Mar 16: **Fri, 16: **Sat, Mar 17: **Sat, 17: **Mon, Mar 19: **Mon, 19: March 17 **Tue, Mar 20: **Tue, 20: -Home JV/Vars Softball games vs Liberty- JV @ 5:00pm Vars @ 7:00pm -Fundraiser: SWAT Kick Butt (Tobacco) Blast Dance at the Apalach Community Center, 7:00-11:00pm. Proceeds go to Relay for Life -SENIORS- Cap & Gown Pictures -Home Vars Baseball game vs Wewa @ 7:00pm -Pre-K Students visiting KG Classes, 9:00-10:00am -Field Trip: H/S Biology students to Eastpoint Estuary, 88:00am-1:30pm -M/S & H/S FCA meetings in the wrestling room during lunches -M/S Baseball Tournament- TBA -Kindergarten Registration for 2012-13 School Year- 4:00-6:00pm -SAC meeting in the library @ 6:00pm -Home Vars Softball game vs Clay High @ 7:00pm -Away Vars Baseball game vs Liberty Co. @ 7:00pm

**Wed, Mar 21: **Wed, 21:

Period **Thur, Mar 22: **Thur, 22: 2:30-3:30pm

-High School - Activity Bell Schedule -Field Trip: H/S Biology students to Eastpoint Estuary, 8:00am-1:30pm -Field Trip: H/S Beta & NHS members to Day of Media @ SGI, 8:10am-2:00pm -H/S SGA meeting in the gym wrestling room during lunch -SWATs Kick Butt Day Rally: H/S & M/S students report to gym during Activity
-Track meet at Liberty County (Bristol) @ 3:00pm -Freshman Class Officers meeting in Ms. Mount-Simmons room during breakfast -Junior Prom Committee meeting in room 809 during breakfast & after school, -M/S & H/S SWAT meetings in Mrs. Crooms room during lunches -Away Weightlifting meet @ Wakulla High- 3:00pm

Mark Your Calendars

**SPRING BREAK:

April 2 9 (students) April 5

**SCHOOL BOARD MEETING: **REPORT CARDS: **FCAT ESTING:

April 13 April 16 - 27

TEACHER/STAFF Info

Congratulations to this weeks Staff Drawing for a gift certificate to the Culinary Class Caf Gretchen Hedman Millender & Wanda Teat
ZUMBA CLASS Starting Tues, March 20, Jeanette Taylor will be instructing a Zumba class in the FCS multipurpose building. Classes will be on Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6-7:00pm. Come out, have a lot receive the health benefit of exercise without realizing it is exercise! **Culinary Class Cafe: Fri, March 16 - 10:45am - 1:30pm DONATION: $8.00 MENU: Hot Wings, BBQ Ribs, Potato Salad, Baked Beans, Cole Slaw, Garlic
DESSERT:

of fun, & also

Bread

Homemade Ice Cream (Chocolate & Vanilla), Pound Cake

(Chocolate & Plain)

**AUTISM Training: Mon, March 19, in room 626 (art room), 12:00-1:30pm for more info, see Mrs. Teat

**Annuities-Retirement: Tues, March 20, Jean Christie, AXA representative, will be at the School Board District office from 9:00-12:00noon. She will be at FCS from 12:30-3:30pm. **Faculty Meetings with Deans: Wed, March 21
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Faculty Meetings: 1 & 3rd Wednesday of each month @ 2:30pm School Leadership Meetings: 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month @ 2:30pm RTI Meetings: Every Tuesday by Appointment FCS STAFF BIRTHDAYS 3/12-3/18 Melissa West (3/14)

Miscellaneous
GED CLASSES
The Franklin County Adult Education Courses are offering GED classes on Mondays & Tuesdays from 4:00-8:00pm at the Franklin County School. Register with Ms. Linda Bradley during class hours in the 1100 Building, Room 1111. The next GED Test will be given March 26 & 27, 2012 at the Franklin County School library at 6:00pm. To register for the test, contact Linda Bradley during class times 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.

**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 Sandi Hengle, Homeless Liaison, at the Franklin County School District Office in Eastpoint, 670-2810 or cell number 323-0982.

**PARENTS: The Franklin County School 2011-12 Code of Conduct, Student Progression Plan, & the Local
Education Agency Letter to the Parents can all be viewed and/or printed from the school district website: www.franklincountyschools.org/schoolcodeofconduct.htm

**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.