Tuesday, March 6, 2012 , Tues

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

If you think education is expensive, try ignorance! Derek Bok PARENTS: WE NEED YOUR HELP in controlling the usage of cell phones on this campus. We know
you day. class. love your kids, we do too, but PLEASE try to limit your calls or texts to your children during the school We are seeing that when the students are talking to you, they ignore the bell system and are tardy to THANK YOU! -Dean London

Seahawk Scoop

Congratulations to our Elementary & Middle School Odyssey of the Mind Teams
for placing at the competition in Crestview on March 3rd!

The FCS Elementary Team placed 2nd.

Team Members: Rory Countryman, Fisher Edwards, James Hatfield, Ethan Riley

The FCS M/S Team placed 4th.

Team Members: Ursula Countryman, Bobby Kilgore, Jaylynn Liston, Kendall Meyer, Emily Owens, Connor Smith, Matthew Turner.
The Odyssey Teams would like to say THANK YOU to all who made donations to make their trip to Crestview possible!

**Senior Portrait Retake Orders: TODAY, March 6, is the last day to order the Senior Portrait retakes. **SENIORS: Tomorrow, March 7, Senior Cap, Gown, Invitations, etc. will be delivered. **SENIORS: 7,
Pick up will be in the cafeteria, 8:00-9:00am. Balance due upon delivery!

**10th Grade Class Ring Orders: Tomorrow, March 7, class ring orders will be done by last 7,
names in the cafeteria, 10am-1pm. Deposit of $80 due when order is placed!

Spring Pictures Friday, March 9

Students do not have to wear a school shirt, but shirt/clothing must adhere to school dress code! No tanks tops/sleeveless shirts No shirts with obscene/ improper logos!

FCAT Reading and Math/Science Camps for grades 3-5 will also be held on Saturdays,
9:00am to 12 Noon, on March 10, 17, 24, 31. Please contact Mrs. Harolyn Walker at 670-2800, ext. 1408, - or your child's teacher to reserve your child a seat. LUNCH FOR TUESDAY- 03/06/12

**K-5 Grade: Choice of One- Chicken Nuggets, Turkey Salad, PB Cup Lite Meal, or PBJ Sandwich
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Choice of Two- Mixed Fruit, Broccoli w/ Ranch; May Select- Mac n Cheese **6th-12th Grade: Choice of above or Cheese Pizza or Soft Tacos

FCS WEEKLY CALENDAR OF EVENTS

**Tue, Mar 6: **Tue, 6: -K-5 Assembly: Rain Forest Wonders- in the multi-purpose bldg @ 10:00am Rain -Field Trip: 5th Grade Science classes to Eastpoint Estuary, 8:30am-1:30pm -M/S & H/S FCA meetings in the wrestling room during lunches -Senior Class Officers meeting in the cafeteria during lunch -Softball Players meeting in the cafeteria, 2:15-5:00pm (Univ. FL- Partner -4th Grade Parent meeting in Mrs. Barbers room @ 7:00pm -Home M/S Baseball game vs Hosford @ 4:00pm -Away Vars Baseball game vs Blountstown @ 7:00pm

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-Field Trip: 5th Gr. to Eastpoint Estuary, 8:30am-1:30pm -Senior Cap, Gown, Invitation Delivery in the cafeteria, 8:00-9:00am Balance Due upon Delivery -H/S Beta Club meeting in Ms. Mount-Simmons room during breakfast -10th Gr. Class Ring Orders (by last name) in the cafeteria, 10:00am-1:00pm -H/S SGA meeting in the gym wrestling room during lunch -Field Trip: FCS Band to FLA Band Assoc. Concert Festival @ FSU, 1:30-7:00pm -Track meeting in the cafeteria, 2:15-5:00pm (Univ. FL- Partner Violence) Violence) **Wed, Mar 7: **Wed, 7: **Thur, Mar 8: **Thur, 8: approx 6:00pm -Field Trip: M/S Brain Bowl Competition in Tallahassee, Depart 6:00am Return

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-Junior Prom Committee meeting in room 809 during breakfast -Freshman Class Officers meeting in Ms. Mount-Simmons room during breakfast -Field Trip: SWAT Executive Team & Cheerleaders to WMBB TV station for -Away M/S Baseball game vs Blountstown @ 4:30pm -SCHOOL BOARD meeting at the Willie Speed Boardroom in Eastpoint @ 6:00pm -SPRING PICTURES -Field Trip: H/S Brain Bowl Competition in Tallahassee- Depart @ 6:15am Trip: -4/5th Grade Special Art Session in room 626, 12:45-1:45pm -Home Vars Baseball game vs S. Walton @ 5:00pm -Home JV/Vars Softball games vs S. Walton- JV @ 4:00pm Vars @ 6:00pm -Field Trip: H/S Brain Bowl to competition in Tallahassee- Depart @ 6:15am Trip: -Saturday School, by invitation only, 8:00am-2:00pm dont be late & bring your -M/S SGA meeting in Ms. Stantons room during lunch -Away Vars Baseball game vs E. Gadsden @ 6:00pm -Away Vars Softball game vs Blountstown @ 7:00pm

**Fri, Mar 9: **Fri, 9: Return @ 6:00pm

**Sat, Mar 10: **Sat, 10: Return @ 6:00pm own lunch **Mon, Mar 12: **Mon, 12:

Mark Your Calendars

**Daylight Saving Time Begins: **SPRING BREAK:

March

11

(students)
**FCAT ESTING:

April 2 9 April 16 - 27

TEACHER/STAFF Info
**K-12 Faculty Meeting: Wed, March 7, in the cafeteria @ 3:00pm

**Culinary Class Cafe: Fri, March 9 - 10:45am - 1:30pm DONATION: $8.00 MENU: Lasagna, Chicken Lasagna, Green Beans, Salad, Rolls DESSERT: Dirt Cake, Chocolate Chip Brownies w/ Ice Cream **HONORS Teachers Meeting: Mon, March12, at 2:15pm - Location TBA
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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 3/5-3/11 None this week!
Please let me know if your birthday doesnt get listed. - Ms. Browning

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.