Friday April 13, 2012 day, 3

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

"Believe you can and you are half way there." Teddy Roosevelt

Seahawk Scoop

GET READY FOR FCAT & SAT-10

FCAT testing for Grades 3 through 10 and SAT-10 for 2nd Grade begins on Monday, April 16. Follow the FCS Weekly Calendar of Events below for grade levels & days of testing.

Parents, please be sure your children get a good nights sleep and arrive to school on time each day of testing.
FCAT Reading and Math/Science Camps for grades 3-5 The last FCAT Camp is tomorrow, April 14 th .

FCS CHEER TRYOUTS: Girls in 5th 11th Grades- if you are interested in trying out for cheerleading, the necessary
forms are in the front office. Also, you must have a sports physical before tryouts! Varsity Tryouts- April 21 (Sponsor- Sarah Brown) Deadline to sign up is April 18. Middle School Tryouts- May 5 (Sponsor- Leigh Smith) Deadline to sign up is May 2.

PARENT INFORMATIONAL MEETING: Tues, April 17 in Ms. Browns room @ 6:00pm FOOTBALL CONDITIONING Required football conditioning for grades 8 11 will be every Wednesday in April.
Players are to report to the field house after school (only on Wednesdays). The activity bus will run at 5:00pm.

**2nd- 5th Grade FCAT Kickoff: TODAY, April 13, by the elementary gym & behind the 200 building. 13, **2
2nd Grade- 11:30-12:30 Grade3-5 Grades- 12:30-2:00 Grades-

**FREE Cheerleading Physicals: Girls who are trying out for cheerleading can get their sports physicals done free on
Saturday, April 14, at the Weems East Medical Clinic in Carrabelle from 9:00am-1:00pm. Student must have the physical forms with the parent info filled out/signed by their parent. Dana Whaley will be doing the physicals.

**Tuxedo Rentals for Prom: Tues, April 17, Black Tie Formal Wear will be on the stage in the cafeteria during H/S
lunch & after school to offer tuxedo rentals/fittings. Bus riders will have priority during lunch! $25 deposit required at fitting. Prices range from $55.95 to $135.00.

**Juniors Begin Prom Decorations: Juniors will start preparing prom decorations after school on Tuesdays through
Fridays in Ms. Gavigans art room, #809. Prom is April 28.

**Take Stock In Children Scholarship Applications: 9th Grade students only- the deadline for the scholarship
applications has been extended to Tues, April 17. See Mr. Robinson for applications ASAP.

**ITEMS NEEDED for PROM: The Junior Class is in need of the following items for the upcoming Prom:
Strands of Christmas style white lights (how ever many you can donate, if only 1 or 2 strands) 5 gallon buckets with lids Canned drinks & Bottled water Thanks in advance for anything you can help out with! -Stephanie Howze, Junior Class Co-Sponsor

**SENIORS/ SCHOLARSHIPS: NEW- Forgotten Coast Builders Association Scholarship- $1000 (due 5/4/12) Still available: Fairpoint Communications (due 4/20/12) Centennial Bank Franklin County School Nutrition Scholarships Friends of the Reserve Willie B. Speed Donny Wilson Athletic Scholarship
Applications may be picked up from Mrs. Lee or Ms. Joyner.

**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.

**K-5 Grade: Choice of One- Chinese Chicken & Rice, Grilled Chicken Salad, Cheese Lite Meal, or PBJ Sandwich Choice of Two- Fresh Pear, SideKick, Carrots w/ Ranch
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LUNCH FOR FRIDAY- 4/13/12

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

FCS WEEKLY CALENDAR OF EVENTS

**Fri, Apr 13: **Fri, 13: (transportation 1:30pm 1:00pm -Report Cards -Field Trip: STEM Students to Regional Forum in Panama City, 7:30am-4:30pm provided by PAEC) -Field Trip: M/S ESE to EP Landfill, Water Treatment Plant & Indian Creek Park, 8:00am-3rd Grade: Kite Flying behind the elementary gym- Dykes @ 1:00am -2nd- 5th Grade FCAT Kickoff by elementary gym & behind 200 building 2nd Grade- 11:30-12:30 3-5 Grades- 12:30-2:00 GradeGrades-H/S ARP Class- First Forum in room 1217 during 2nd period -4/5th Grade Special Art Session in room 626, 12:45-1:45pm -Home Vars Baseball vs W. Gadsden @ 6:00pm- SENIOR NIGHT -Saturday School, by invitation only, 8:00am-2:00pm dont be late & bring -ACT in Mrs. Lees room, 8:00am-12:00pm Schaffer @

**Sat, Apr 14: **Sat, 14: your own lunch! **Mon, Apr 16: **Mon, 16:

-FCAT Grades 3-10

-SAT-10 for 2nd Grade -FCAT Grades 3-10

Seniors will not have to attend school. school. Juniors who passed the FCAT Reading will not have to attend school. school.

& 11th Grade Reading Retakes

-Vars Softball District Tournament at Blountstown: FCS vs Bozeman @ 5:00 EST (winner of this game will play 4/17/12 @ 6:30 EST) **Tue, Apr 17: **Tue, 17: Seniors will not have to attend school. school. Juniors who passed the FCAT Reading will not have to attend school. school.

& 11th Grade Reading Retakes

-SAT-10 for 2nd Grade

6:00pm

-Away Vars Baseball vs Aucilla @ 4:00pm -JV/Vars Cheer Parent Informational meeting in Ms. Browns room, # 602, @

-Zumba Class in the elementary gym @ 6:00pm -SAC meeting in the library @ 6:00pm

**Wed, Apr 18: **Wed, 18:

breakfast **Thur, Apr 19: **Thur, 19: 1:00pm

-FCAT Grades 3-8 -SAT-10 for 2nd Grade -H/S Beta Club meeting/ Guest Speaker Carol Barfield, in room 1217 during -H/S SGA meeting in the gym wrestling room during lunch -3rd-10th Grade FCAT Make-ups -SAT-10 for 2nd Grade

-Field Trip: 1st Grade- Childress & Hams classes to the Eastpoint Estuary, 8:00am-

-Freshmans Class Officers meetings in Ms. Mount-Simmons room during breakfast -Zumba Class in elementary gym @ 6:00pm -Away Vars Baseball game vs Arnold @ 7:00pm

Mark Your Calendars

**SAT-10 TESTING: April 16 25 **FCAT TESTING: April 16 27

TEACHER/STAFF Info **TEACHERS: help teachers with re-certification, additions, & in-service.
**Culinary Class Cafe: Fri, April 13 - 10:45am - 1:30pm DONATION: $8.00 MENU: Oyster Stew, Red Beans & Rice, Hoe Cake, Macquechoux (Corn), DESSERT: Carrot Cake, Red Velvet Cake **Faculty Meetings with Deans: Wed, April 18, time & locations TBA

On April 27, Jeanette Malone will be in the library from 1:00- 4:00pm to

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Faculty Meetings: 1st & 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 4/9-4/15 Mary Jo Housholder (4/11) Jeanette Taylor (4/11) Willie Mary Joseph-cafeteria (4/13)

Miscellaneous
** Grilled Chicken Dinners Project Graduation Fundraiser: Friday, April 13, @ Taylors Building
Supply, Eastpoint from 11:00am until sold out. COST: $6.00 Prepared by 10-4 BBQ Team. If someone has a large order & need delivery, call 653-6688.

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 April 23 & 24, 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.