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

Wednesday, April 10th, in the Multi-Purpose Building

KG - 2nd Grade from 12:00 - 1:00pm 3rd - 5th Grade from 1:00 - 2:00pm

ELEMENTARY AWARD CEREMONY

**Yearbook Payments: The 3rd payment for Yearbooks is due this Fri, April 12- Elem- $5 M/S & H/S- $15 **Brief JV/Varsity Cheer Candidate Meeting: Today, April 9, in Ms. Clarks room (331), 1:55-2:10pm. **JV/Varsity Cheer Try Outs: Students in current grades 6 11, who are interested in trying out, may pick up a packet from either Leigh Smith or Lynn Clark. Packets must be completed & returned by April 22. Try outs will be April 24-27. **M/S & H/S FCAT/EOC Math Tutoring: M/S & H/S math teachers are offering FCAT & EOC tutoring to middle & high school students from 5 P.M. to 6 P.M. in the locations of Apalachicola on Mondays and Carrabelle & Eastpoint on Wednesdays. To sign your child up for the free tutoring sessions & for more detailed information, please call 670-2800. H/S students may sign up with their math teachers or in the front office. Dale Millender, Math Coach SCHOLARSHIPS: See Ms. Joyner in room 811 for Applications -FairPoint Communications: Due April 26 -Centennial Bank: Due May 3 -Deputy Quinnaland Rhodes: Due May 3 -Donnie Wilson: Due May 3
YEARBOOKS ORDERS: Pre-order your 2012-13 Yearbook NOW! Elementary Yearbook- $25 or Monthly installments can be made:

3rd payment of $5 due Friday, April 12

Middle/High Yearbook- $55 or Monthly installments can be made:

3rd payment of $15 due Friday, April 12

See a Yearbook Staff member or Ms. Edwards.

Culinary Class Caf TBA

LUNCH FOR TUESDAY 4/9/13 KG-5th Gr: BBQ Rib Sandwich, Grilled Chicken Chef Salad, or Ham/Cheese Wrap Choice of Seasoned Black Beans or Cherry Tomatoes/Red Pepper Strips w/ Dip Choice of Apple Juice or Dried Fruit Mix th th 6 -12 Gr: Same as above or Chicken Nuggets

FCS WEEKLY CALENDAR OF EVENTS

**Tue, Apr 9: -REPORT CARDS GO HOME th -9 Grade Officers meeting cancelled -M/S & H/S FCA meetings in gym during lunches -Students Against Plastic Pollution meeting in room 1202 (Montgomery) during lunch -JV/Vars Cheer Candidate meeting in room 331 (Clark), 1:55-2:10pm -Home Varsity Baseball vs Blountstown @ 7:00pm

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**Wed, Apr 10: -FCAT Reading Retakes for 11th & 12 th Grades -Grades 2-5: SAT10/FCAT Kickoff on the football field, 8:30-10:30am -NHS meeting in room 1220 (Duhart) during breakfast -Elementary Award Ceremony in multi-purpose bldg: nd rd th KG-2 Grade from 12-1:00pm 3 -5 Grade from 1-2:00pm th th **Thu , Apr 11: -FCAT Reading Retakes for 11 & 12 Grades -H/S Brain Bowl meeting in room 1021 (Millender) during breakfast rd -3 Grade Kite Flying in field behind multi-purpose bldg. 10:00am & 1:00pm -M/S Honor Roll Social in cafeteria during lunch -H/S Math Club meeting in room 1210 (W eston) during lunch -Home Varsity Softball vs Rutherford @ 6:00pm -Senior Class Student/Parent meeting in library @ 6:00pm **Fri, Apr 12: -District Track Meet at Florida High @ 9:00am rd -3 Grade Kite Flying in field behind multi-purpose bldg. 10:00am & 1:00pm nd -Guest Art Instructor, Dolores Lowery, in W eyrichs 2 period class -Brain Bowl meeting in room 1021 (Millender), 2:15-3:00pm -Away Varsity Softball vs Rickards @ 6:30pm **Sat, Apr 13: -ACT in room 807 (Lee) , 8:00am-12 noon th -Fundraiser: 4 Grade- Car W ash & Bale Sale at Cbelle IGA & Eastpoint Big Top, 9:00am until ??? **Sun, Apr 14: -Boys Basketball Open Gym, 3-6:00pm- Coach M. Sweatt th th **Mon, Apr 15: -FCAT: 3-5 Grades- Reading 6-8 Grades- Math 10 Grade- Reading nd -SAT10: 2 Grade -Field Trip: KG Classes to Gulf Specimen Marine Lab, Panacea, 9:00am-1:45pm th -10 Gr. Class Officers meeting in room 1218 (W eyrich) during lunch -District Varsity Softball Playoffs in Port St. Joe- FCS Play Times TBA

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Mark Your Calendars

FCAT Re-Takes for JRs & SRs : Elementary Awards Ceremony : FCAT/Sat 10 Grades 2 thru 10 :

April 9-11 April 10 (see times above) April 15 26

TEACHER/STAFF Info TEACHER NEEDED: Any teacher interested in teaching night classes at the Franklin County Jail (on HWY 65) contact/email Nick OGrady at the District office. **M/S Teachers Meeting: Tues, April 9, in room 1007 (Countryman) @ 2:20pm **Food/Nutrition Employees Workshop: Tues, April 9, in cafeteria, 2:30-5:00pm **School Leadership Meeting: re-scheduled to Thurs, April 11, room 117 @ 2:30pm **Secondary Science Dept. Meeting: Thurs, April 11, in room 1021 (Millender), 2:15-3:00pm **Secondary Math Dept. Meeting: Thurs, April 11, in room 1021 (Millender), 3-5:00pm

FACULTY MEETINGS- 1st & 3rd Wednesdays of each Month SCHOOL BASED LEADERSHIP MEETINGS- 2nd & 4th Wednesdays of each Month FCS STAFF BIRTHDAYS 4/8-4/14
Mary Jo Housholder (4/11) Willie Mary Joseph (4/13)

Miscellaneous **1st Annual Miss Carrabelle Riverfront Royalty Pageant: Pageant will be April 20 at the Cbelle Municipal
Complex at 4:00pm. Deadline to enter is April 10th. Contestants must be a resident of Franklin County and ages up to 19 years. Applications at Cbelle City Hall, Cbelle Chamber of Commerce,, & on the Riverfront Festivals Facebook page. For more info contact Christopher Massey at 850-443-1251.

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SCHOLARSHIPS FOR HOMELESS YOUTH AVAILABLE: The National Center for Homeless Education (NCHE) is a federally funded information and technical assistance center at SERVE Center at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG). NCHE hosts the Homeless Education Listserv to help administrators, educators, advocates, and service providers share information and ideas on meeting the educational needs of children and youth experiencing homelessness. The ideas on this listserv do not reflect the views of NCHE, SERVE, or UNCG. The application for 2013 LeTendre scholars is posted. Applications must be received by June 14, 2013 at 5 pm Eastern. The application can be downloaded by visiting:
http://www.naehcy.org/letendre-scholarship-fund/scholarship-application

**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. For appointment or more info, 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.
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 transfer s 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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