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Friiday,, February 22 2013 Fr day February 22 2013

MOTTO: Inspire with our Hearts, Lead with Humility, Soar with Pride

BLACK HISTORY MONTH

Virgil D. Hawkins (1906-1988)
A monument honors Virgil Darnell Hawkins in Okahumpka, Florida next to the Post Office, near the intersection of state roads 33 and 48. The monument is about a mile from his gravesite, and a few blocks from the home where Virgil was born and spent his childhood. Hawkins made many personal sacrifices in order to desegregate Floridas universities and allow African Americans to pursue a law degree. In 1946, Hawkins was denied entrance into the University of Florida Law School. He sued the state, which promptly opened a law school at Florida A&M University as a legal defense. Hawkins refused to enter FAMU. He said that by opening a law school at historically black FAMU, the state was maintaining discrimination. After nine years, the state agreed to desegregate University of Floridas Law School if Hawkins withdrew his request for admission. He agreed. Hawkins completed his legal education in Massachusetts, but that school was unaccredited. After graduation, he asked to take the Florida bar exam and be admitted to the state Bar. He was denied. At age 70, after much litigation, the Florida Supreme Court agreed to admit Virgil Hawkins to the Florida Bar as a means of "righting a wrong." The Virgil Hawkins Library at the University of Florida law school is a tribute to his sacrifices.

**Prom Sign-up: Junior/ Seniors sign-up in room 1209 (Malcolm), 1st 3rd periods. Sign-up ends TODAY, Feb. 22. **4th Annual Franklin County School Miss Seahawk Pageant: Late Registrations due TODAY, Feb. 22
Requires $15 late fee. NO APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED AFTER TODAY.

**TSIC Applications for 2013-14: Applications for Take Stock In Children are available in Mr. Robinsons office.
Students 6th 9th may apply. Preference is focused on 8th & 9th graders. For more info on student requirements go to: http://takestockinchildren.org/ Put completed applications in Dr. Catlins box in the front office. DEADLINE is Thurs, Feb. 28 by 2:30pm.

**Calling all H/S Seniors Free dental exam!

Franklin County Dental Clinic would like to help you get ready for prom, graduation & a career by tackling your smile! H/S seniors will receive a free comprehensive exam and cleaning at the Carrabelle clinic and they will also receive a dental gift including a redeemable coupon for whitening strips. Call for an appointment today- 697-4121.

YEARBOOKS ORDERS:

Pre-order your 2012-13 Yearbook NOW!

Elementary Yearbook- $25 or Monthly installments can be made: $10 due 2/22 - $10 due 3/22 - $5 due 4/12 Middle/High Yearbook- $55 or Monthly installments can be made: $20 due 2/22 - $20 due 3/22 - $15 due 4/12 See a Yearbook Staff member or Ms. Edwards.

CULINARY CLASS CAF

FRIDAY, FEB. 22, 10:30-1:00pm

The Culinary Cafe' presents the grand opening of . . .

"A Taste of Italy"

Hosted by Chandler White, Logan Allen and Thomas Riley.

MENU: Pasta Pomodoro e Ricotta, Chicken Alfredo with Linguini, Italian Style Green Beans,Bacon Wrapped Brussel Sprouts DESSERT: Cheesecake Danese BEVERAGES: Tea or Lemonade

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6th-12th

LUNCH FOR FRIDAY 2/22/13 Chicken Nuggets, Chef Salad, or Turkey Wrap Choice of Baked Beans or Sauted Squash Choice of Fresh Bartlett Pear or Diced Peaches Gr: Same as above or Pepperoni Pizza

FCS WEEKLY CALENDAR OF EVENTS

**Fri, Feb 22: -H/S Beta Club meeting in room 1105 (Edwards) during breakfast -Field Trip: 5th Grade to Pinta/Nina Exhibit in Cbelle, 9:00-11:30am -Brain Bowl meeting in room 1021 (Millender), 2:15-3:00pm -Odyssey of the Mind in room 1007 (Countryman), 2:30-5:00pm -Away Vars Softball vs Bozeman @ 6:00pm -Away Vars Baseball vs Bozeman @ 6:00pm
-Teacher of Year (TOY)/School Related Employee of Year (SREY) Banquet in FCS cafeteria @ 6:00pm

**Sat, Feb 23: **Sun, Feb 24: **Mon, Feb 25:

**Tue, Feb 26:

**Wed, Feb 27:

**Thur, Feb 28:

-Odyssey of the Mind Competition at Crestview- Depart FCS: 5:00am Return: Approx. 10:00pm -Womanless Beauty Pageant in FCS cafeteria, 7:00-9:30pm- Fundraiser for Senior Class -Boys Basketball- open gym, 3-6:00pm- M. Sweatt -10th Grade Officers meeting in room 1218 (Weyrich) during lunch -Away JV/Vars Softball vs Blountstown- JV @ 4:30pm Vars @ 6:30pm -Away JV/Vars Baseball vs Port St. Joe- JV @ 5:00pm Vars @ 7:00pm -FLA WRITES TESTING for 4th, 8th, & 10th Grades thru 2/28/13- LIBRARY WILL BE CLOSED -9th Grade Officers meeting in room 802 (Nichols) during breakfast -M/S & H/S FCA meetings in the gym during lunches -Away Track meet at Lincoln H/S, Tallahassee @ 4:30pm -4th Grade Parent meeting in room 315 (Barber) @ 7:00pm - FLA WRITES MAKE-UP TESTING for 4th, 8th, & 10th Grades -NHS meeting in room 1220 (Duhart) during breakfast -Drama Club meeting in room 1003 (DeVaughn), 2:30-4:30pm -Brain Bowl meeting in room 1021 (Millender) during breakfast -H/S Math Club meeting in room 1210 (Weston) during lunch -Home Weightlifting Competition vs Wewa @ 4:30pm -Home JV/Vars Baseball vs Wewa- JV @ 5:00pm Vars @ 7:00pm

Mark Your Calendars

Daylight Savings Time Begins:

Sunday, March 10

Spring Break : March 11 - 15 No School Easter Holiday : Monday, April 1

TEACHER/STAFF Info

Congratulations to this weeks winners for a free dinner to the Culinary Class Caf Caol Davis & Spencer Tolbert **TOY/SREY BANQUET : Today, Feb. 22, in FCS cafeteria @ 6:00pm.
**Secondary Math Dept. Meeting: Rescheduled to Tues, 2/26, in room 1021 (Millender), 3:00-5:00pm **School Leadership Meeting: Wed, Feb 27, in room 117 @ 2:30pm

FACULTY MEETINGS- 1st & 3rd Wednesdays of each Month SCHOOL BASED LEADERSHIP MEETINGS- 2nd & 4th Wednesdays of each Month FCS STAFF BIRTHDAYS 2/18-2/24 Sharon Solomon (2/19) Jennifer Anderson-cafeteria (2/22)

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Miscellaneous **Franklin Co. Dental Clinic: The new Dental Clinic in the Carrabelle Health Dept building is now offering comprehensive dental exams to patients 6 months to 20 years of age. Let them fix your smile! For appointment or more information, please call 697-4121. 5.31.13 **Parent Survey For Students with IEPs: Parents of children with disabilities & current IEP in grades preschool to 12, Is your school supporting your involvement in your childs education? You may participate in a survey being offered by the Florida Dept. of Education. The responses to the survey provide important information for planning & monitoring improvement activities. Complete the survey online at www.esesurvey.com from 2/1/13 to 6/30/13 6.30.13 FYI Parents - Student Documents & Forms Online: Parent documents of interest may be found at
www.franklincountyschools.org/schoolcodeofconduct.htm . Documents include but are not limited to: Code of Conduct, Student Progression Plan, FC Academy Handbook, 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.

BOX TOPS for EDUCATION: The Franklin County School PTO is collecting Box Tops! Please send all Box Tops to your child's teacher. Middle and High parents can save them too! Please turn your Box Tops in to Mrs. Laura King or Ms. Leigh Smith .
MCKAY SCHOLARSHIP: Established in 2000 for parents of students with disabilities to choose the best
educational settingpublic or privatefor their child. Who is eligible? Students who have an Individual Education Plan (IEP) or a 504 Accommodation Plan (for more than 6 months) and meet the following requirements: The student spent the prior school year in attendance at a Florida public school during the preceding October and February FTE surveys in Pre-K through grade 12, or The student spent the prior school year in attendance at the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind during the preceding October and February FTE surveys in kindergarten through 12, or The student received specialized instructional services under the Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) Education Program during the previous school year, or The student is a dependent child of a member of the United States Armed Forces who transfers to Florida from out of state due to a parents permanent change of station orders What are the options? Request a different public school that follows your districts choice policy Request a public school in an adjacent school district that has space and provides the services contained in students IEP or 504 Plan Receive a scholarship for your child to attend a participating private school Where do I go for more information? Office of Independent Education and Parental Choice, Florida Department of Education- www.floridaschoolchoice.org or 1 (800) 447-1636

GED CLASSES
GED classes are being offered again at Franklin County School on Mondays, Tuesdays, & Thursdays from 4-8:00pm. The next GED Test will be given April 15 & 16, 2013 at the Franklin County School library at 6:00pm. To register for the test or for classes, contact 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 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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