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ACTIVITY SCHEDULE TODAY - OCT. 3 - H/S and M/S






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**Homecoming Court Elections:
Intent to Run Forms: Turn completed forms in to Ms. Edwards before 2:10pm TODAY, Oct. 3, for immediate
determination of eligibility.
Elections by Ballot: Tues, Oct 7, during breakfast & lunch, and Wed, Oct 8, during breakfast only. - J. Edwards
**Homecoming Parade Participates: All Seahawk teams and/or clubs that are going to be participating in the Homecoming
Parade, please let Leigh Smith know by TODAY, Oct. 3. All teams and clubs are invited to participate. Please have lots of candy.
Leigh Smith will give you your parade line up number. Watch the Franklin County School Facebook page for the official line up
which will be posted the week of homecoming!!
**Homecoming Candy Donations Requested: The Homecoming Committee & SGA are making goodie bags to be given out to all
alumni at the alumni booth during the homecoming game. We would appreciate any candy donations from now through October 10.
Candy may be dropped off in the library.
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**Softball Meeting, Grades 6-12: TODAY, Oct. 3, in the gym wrestling room during lunch. Coach Collins
**Baseball Open Facilities: Sunday, Oct. 5, from 2:00-4:30pm. Coach Hubbs
**Senior Class Meeting: Mon, Oct. 6, in the library during breakfast. Mrs. Crooms
**ACTIVITY BUS: The Activity Bus will depart FCS at 6:00pm on Mondays through Thursdays. The Activity Bus is for students
being supervised by a school staff member for after school activities. Students who are on campus after school, & are not
being supervised by a staff member, should be sent to the front office so parents can be contacted.


MENU FRIDAY 10/3/14
MENUS NOT AVAILABLE

Due to USDA Smart Snack rules, Food and Nutrition Services will no longer be allowed to sell tea. When current inventory is depleted, we will no
longer offer tea. As we move to provide healthy meals and snacks to students, we appreciate your continued support. If you have questions, please
contact the Food and Nutrition Services Office at the FCS cafeteria. Robin Tenille, Director

F FC CS S W WE EE EK KL LY Y C CA AL LE EN ND DA AR R O OF F E EV VE EN NT TS S
**Fri, Oct 3: -ACTIVITY SCHEDULE- H/S & M/S
-Deadline to turn in Intent to Run for H/S Homecoming Court: before 2:10pm, turn in to Ms. Edwards
-Field Trip: STEM students to Gulf-Franklin Center, Port St. Joe (Depart 8:00am?? Return: 3:00pm)- Malcolm
-Mr. Robinson meeting with Seniors (one on one) during day- RE: early acceptance college applications
-Countrymans 1
st
& 2
nd
period class to Bayside Lab, 9:15-10:15am- weather permitting
-Softball Meeting, grades 6-12, in gym wrestling room during lunch. - Coach Collins
-Pep Rally H/S & M/S in gym, 1:40-2:10pm
-Odyssey of the Mind in room 1017 (Countryman), 2:45-5:00pm
-Cross Country practice 3:00-5:00pm
-Girls Golf practice 3:00-5:30pm
-Volleyball practice in gym: M/S 3:30-4:30 JV 3:30-5:00 Vars 5:00-7:00 Stanton
-Home Varsity Football game vs Port St. Joe @7:30pm
**Sat, Oct 4: -FLA School Nutrition Regional I Seminar in FCS cafeteria & multipurpose bldg, Noon-5:00pm (Hilton/Dalton)
-Fundraiser: Play Basketball & Eat with Boys Varsity Basketball Team $20 Donation
6:00-9:00pm: Students in grades 3-5 9:00pm-midnight: Students in grades 6-12
Hotdogs, chips, & drink will be included. - Coach Mackenzie Williams
**Sun, Oct 5: -Baseball Open Facilities 2:00-4:30pm- Coach Hubbs




PEP RALLY
Today - Oct. 3
1:40-2:10pm
Grades 6-12


HOME FOOTBALL GAME
Vs Port St. Joe
Today - Oct. 3
Kick Off at 7:30 P.M.

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**Mon, Oct 6: -Senior Class meeting in library during breakfast- Mrs. Croom
-M/S Girls Basketball practice in multipurpose building, 2:20-4:30pm- Paul Bankston
-Band practice 2:45-4:30pm
-Varsity Cheer practice in multi-purpose building, 2:45-4:30pm
-Odyssey of the Mind in room 1017 (Countryman), 2:45-5:00pm
-Boys Basketball Conditioning in gym wrestling room, 3:00-5:00pm
-Cross Country practice 3:00-5:00pm
-Girls Golf practice 3:00-5:30pm
-Football practice 3:00-6:00pm
-Volleyball practice in gym: M/S 3:30-4:30 JV 3:30-5:00 Vars 5:00-7:00 Stanton
**Tue, Oct 7: -H/S vote for Homecoming Court during breakfast & lunch
-SGA Officers to County Commissioners meeting @ 9:10am
-Guest Speaker: Joyners 2
nd
period class Connie Head from GCSC
-FCA meeting for H/S students in gym wrestling room during lunch (pizza will be provided)
-M/S Girls Basketball practice in multipurpose building, 2:20-4:30pm- Paul Bankston
-Band practice 2:45-4:30pm
-Varsity Cheer practice in multi-purpose building, 2:45-4:30pm
-Away Girls Golf Big Bend Championship at Hilaman Golf Course, Tallahassee @ 8:00am
-Cross Country practice 3:00-5:00pm
-Football practice 3:00-6:00pm
-Volleyball practice in gym: M/S 3:30-4:30 JV 3:30-5:00 Vars 5:00-7:00 Stanton
**Wed, Oct 8: -H/S vote for Homecoming Court during breakfast only
-Credit Recovery Class Wisdom Wednesday (Guest Speaker) in Ms. Mount-Simmons room during 5
th
period
-SGA meeting in gym wrestling room during lunch
-M/S Girls Basketball practice in multipurpose building, 2:20-4:30pm- Paul Bankston
-Odyssey of the Mind in room 1017 (Countryman), 2:45-5:00pm
-Home Girls Golf Tournament at St. James Bay Course @ 3:00pm **last home tournament
-Cross Country practice 3:00-5:00pm
-Volleyball practice in gym: M/S 3:30-4:30 JV 3:30-5:00 Vars 5:00-7:00 Stanton
-Football practice 3:00-6:00pm
**Thu, Oct 9: -Elementary Smokey the Bear & Fire Prevention Program for Headstart - 5
th
grade (schedule- TBA)
-NHS meeting in gym wrestling room during lunch. Duhart
-TSIC Juniors & Seniors meet with Dr. Catlin in librarys dual enrollment classroom @ 1:00pm
-M/S Girls Basketball practice in multipurpose building, 2:20-4:30pm- Paul Bankston
-Band practice 2:45-4:30pm
-Cross Country practice 3:00-5:00pm
-Away Girls Golf Tournament at Jake Gaither Golf Course, Tallahassee, 3:00pm
-Football practice 3:00-6:00pm
-Varsity Cheer practice in multi-purpose building, 2:45-4:30pm
-Home Volleyball games vs Rickards: JV @ 5:30pm Vars @ 7:00pm - THI NK PI NK!
-School Board meeting at Willie Speed Boardroom, Eastpoint at 6:00pm



Mark Your Calendars
End of 1
st
Nine Weeks: Oct. 15
Homecoming Parade: Oct. 17- bus riders load @ 1:30pm to go to
parade. Car riders will need to be picked up @ 1:30pm
Report Cards: Oct. 23
Early Release/ Seafood Festival: Oct. 31




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M/S Teachers Meeting: Tues, Oct. 7, in room 1017, 2:10-2:45pm.
Faculty Meetings: Wed, Oct. 8 - KG-5
th
in library @ 7:30am 6
th
-12
th
in library @ 2:15pm
Office Staff Meeting: Wed, Oct. 8 in front office conference room @ 3:30pm


FCS STAFF BIRTHDAYS 9/29-10/5
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Miscellaneous
**Tutors Needed: Franklin County School District Part-time Position- Franklin County Adult School Tutors for Apalachicola, Eastpoint,
Carrabelle, & Franklin County Jail. Grant Funded Salary for 2014-15 School Year. Deadline- TODAY, 10/3/14 at Noon. Application &
requirements on website: www.franklincountyschools.org under Employment Opportunities.
**The Franklin County Community Emergency Response Team is on their last drive for new CERT members to take basic training
starting October 7
th
, every Tuesday and Thursday from 5 pm to 9 pm, for three weeks at the Franklin County Emergency Management Center
in Apalachicola. After the new year, they hope to gather their second class to meet on the weekends. If you are interested or have any
questions, please email Tamara Allen at tamarallen47@gmail.com or call Lisa Keith-Lucas at 931-636-2145.



BOX TOPS for EDUCATION: The Franklin County School PTO is collecting Box Tops!
Please send Box Tops to your child's teacher or drop them off in the front office to Joy Towns.




**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 Hengle Student & Family Assistance LLC.,
Sandi Hengle, Franklin County Schools Homeless Liaison, anytime at cell number (850) 323-0982 or email shengle@franklin.k12.fl.us


FYI Parents - Student Documents & Forms Online: Parent documents of interest may be found at:
www.franklincountyschools.org under student services or parent connections. Documents include but are not limited to:
Code of Conduct, Student Progression Plan, Athletic Handbook, Parent's Right to Know, School Improvement Plans, Parent Involvement
Plans, Student Records Manual, Supplemental Education Services (Tutoring), School Public Accountability Reports and the District Title
I -5 Year Plan. All documents will be made available in Spanish upon request. Call 670-2810 x 4108 or
email jmalone@franklin.k12.fl.us indef.


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