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

FCAT TESTING THROUGH MAY 2

See FCS Weekly Calendar of Events below for grade levels that are testing this week.

FCS Students Compete at Florida State Science & Engineering Fair

The Forgotten Coast Regional Fair winners: Duncan Whaley, Bryce Kent, and Hailey Gay competed in the Florida State Science and Engineering Fair in Lakeland, Florida on April 8-10, 2014. Ms. Sharon Solomon, Regional Fair Director, is pleased to announce that all three children received Special Awards. Duncan Whaley received the Hernando Region Award and a check for $25 for his project on lead testing in the soil around his home. Bryce Kent and Hailey Gay received the American Physics Society Award and a check for $50 for their team project on school yard ball physics. We are very proud of them!! These children were our first competitors at the State Fair for Franklin County, as a separate region, The Forgotten Coast Region. -Sharon Solomon

Thank you to the families and Ms. Solomon for all your support for these kids!

FCS Odyssey of the Mind Team at State Competition April 12

Our FCS Odyssey of the Mind team was one of 297 teams from around Florida that gathered at the Univ. of Central Florida campus in Orlando to compete in Floridas Odyssey of the Minds State finals. Teams that placed 1st & 2nd in their division and problem will be advancing to compete at Odysseys World Finals in Ames, Iowa at the end of May. Our FCS high school team placed 8 th out of 16 in their division and problem. Our team performed well and represented Franklin County School with style and talent. -Lydia Countryman

Congratulations Odyssey team, for an exceptional creative performance!

GOOD LUCK TO OUR VARSITY SOFTBALL TEAM at TODAYs DISTRICT TOURNAMENT AT LibertY Co. High School ! THE Lady Seahawks will play S. walton at 5:00pm
**SAC Meeting Date Change: Todays April 15th SAC meeting has been rescheduled for Tues, April 22. **Todays Varsity Baseball Cancelled/ New Game Scheduled: Todays April 15 game has been cancelled by FAMU.
A game has been scheduled for tomorrow, April 16, at Aucilla Christian at 3:00pm. The baseball team will depart FCS at noon.

**8 Grade Class Trip: Student applications & deposit of $100 are due by tomorrow, April 16. The final payment will be due
on April 30. Turn in to Ms. Stanton, room 1010. There will also be a parent meeting regarding the trip on April 22 at 5:00pm.

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**Cheerleading Try-out Packets: Packets are available from Ms. Leigh Smith (room 413) or Ms. Lynn Clark (room 421).
Students must be in 5th through 11th grade, have a 2.2 GPA on current report card, & have no more than 3 discipline referrals for the school year. Packets must be completed & turned in by April 28. Try-out conditioning will be April 29-May 1 in the H/S gym, 2:30-5:00pm. Try-outs will be on May 2 in the H/S gym@ 4:00pm.

**Scholarships: CFES (College for Every Student): Turn in to Mr. Robinson. DEADLINE: 4/30/14. Franklin-Gulf Retired Educators: For students going into teaching. Turn in to Mr. Robinson. DEADLINE: 4/30/14. Willie B. Speed: For FAMU, Junior or Community College, Vocational or Technical School. POSTMARKED BY: 5/1/14. Rotary Club: Turn in to Mr. Robinson. DEADLINE: 5/9/14. Franklin Co. Sheriff: $500 scholarship. See Ms. Joyner for applications. DEADLINE: 5/15/14. Sussle: For more info visit http://sussle.org/scholarship - Awarded monthly

YEARBOOKS - $65 -

There will be 240 total pages in the 2013-14 yearbook. The first 208 pages will be delivered around May 9. The final 32 pages will be delivered in July/August as an insert (will include graduation events, plays, class trips, & Freshman Fling). A Yearbook Signing Party has been approved for those who have purchased a 2013-14 yearbook: May 16 for grades 6-12 and May 23 for elementary. APRIL CHARACTER EDUCATION: INTEGRITY
Adhering steadfastly to a personal sense of honorable & ethical behavior. Sticking to what is right. Quote: The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort & convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge & controversy . Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

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MENU TUESDAY 4/15/14

BREAKFAST Pre-K: Breakfast Pizza, Fresh Orange, Milk KG-12th Gr: Above choices or Toast, Cinnamon Toast Crunch or Fruit Loops Cereal, Granola, Pop Tart, PBJ Graham, Strawberry Banana Yogurt, Peach Yogurt Parfait, Diced Pears 6-12 Gr.: May choose Honey Wheat Biscuit, Turkey Sausage Patty LUNCH Pre-K: BBQ Chicken, Roll, Steamed Broccoli, Fresh Bartlett Pear, Milk KG-5th Gr: Above Chicken Chef Salad, Ham/Cheese Wrap & Cookie, Tomatoes & Cauliflower w/ Dip, Strawberry Cup 6th-12th Gr: Above choices or Cheeseburger 9th-12th: May choose Cheese Pizza

FCS WEEKLY CALENDAR OF EVENTS

**Tue, Apr 15: - FCAT: 9th Grade Reading @ 8:20am 10th Grade Reading @ approx. 10:30am Both are computer based testing in rooms 1103, 1105, 1106 & multi-purpose bldg. H/S Teachers: Hold 2nd period students until announcement to change to 3rd period & at which time 10th grade will report to testing rooms. -IOWA TESTING: KG-2nd GRADES, 8:30-10:00am -Freshman Spring Fling Committee meeting in room 1220 (Duhart) during breakfast no meeting due to FCAT -FCA meetings in gym during MS and HS lunches -After School Tutoring, Gr 3-12: Snacks in cafeteria, 2:10-3:00pm; Tutoring in classrooms, 3:00-5:00pm -Boys Basketball practice (travel team) in gym, 3:00-5:00pm -Away Varsity Baseball games vs FAMU FAMU forfeited; FCS will play Aucilla Christian tomorrow, 3:00pm -Varsity Softball District Tournament @ Liberty County- FCS vs S. Walton @ 5:00pm Winner of this game will play Port St. Joe on Thurs, April 17 -SAC Meeting room 117 @ 6:00pm Rescheduled for next Tues, April 22

**Wed, Apr 16: -FCAT: 3rd Grade Reading - 7th Grade Math -NHS in room 1220 (Duhart) during breakfast -Chess Club in room 1009 (Collins), 2:10-3:10pm -Hairspray play practice in library, 2:15-3:30pm -Drama Club/Play Practice in cafeteria, 2:30-3:30pm -Away Varsity Baseball game vs Aucilla Christian @ 3:00pm (Depart FCS @ 12:00pm) -Senior Officers meeting in room 1005 (Malcolm), 3:30-4:00pm **Thu, Apr 17: -FCAT: 3rd Grade Reading - 6th Grade Reading - M/S & H/S Make-ups -CAREER DAY (for 8th-12th grades) in Multi-Purpose Bldg., 8:30am- Noon -Field Trip: 2nd Grade Egg Hunt at Lafayette Park, Apalach, 9:30-1:00pm -Freshman Spring Fling Committee meeting in room 1220 (Duhart) during breakfast -After School Tutoring, Gr 3-12: Snacks in cafeteria, 2:10-3:00pm; Tutoring in classrooms, 3:00-5:00pm -Boys Basketball practice (travel team) in gym, 3:00-5:00pm

**Fri, Apr 18: -NO SCHOOL GOOD FRIDAY/ EASTER HOLIDAY

-Special ACT Math Testing in room 1103, 8:45am-12:00pm- Dunfee/Chipman **Sat, Apr 19: **Sun, Apr 20: **Mon, Apr 21: -Regional Track Meet at Florida High in Tallahassee starting at 12:00 noon. -Senior Soccer Players Recognition Day & Intramural Soccer Game at FCS @ 2:00pm -NO OPEN GYM -FCAT: 3rd Gr. Math - 4th & 5th Gr. Reading - 6th & 7th Gr. Reading computer based in computer labs -Bayside Lab: Tolberts 3rd period class (10:13-11:00am) cancelled due to FCAT testing -SAPP meeting in room 1202 (Montgomery) during lunch -Chess Club in room 1009 (Collins), 2:10-3:10pm -Hairspray play practice in library, 2:15-3:30pm -Drama Club/Play Practice in cafeteria, 2:30-3:30pm -Boys Basketball practice (travel team) in gym, 3:00-5:00pm -Senior Class meeting in library, 5:15-6:00pm- Malcolm/Croom
Mark Your Calendars

No School: April 18 Good Friday/ Easter Holiday

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TEACHER/STAFF Info

M/S Teachers Meeting: Today, April 15, in room 10074 (Countryman) @ 2:20pm FCS STAFF BIRTHDAYS 4/14-4/20 Scott Collins (4/14) Lydia Countryman (4/18) Brenda Vause (4/18)

Miscellaneous
**3 AnnuAl PAtriots DAy: Saturday, April 26, at the Apalachicola Veterans Memorial Plaza, 11:00am-2:00pm.
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Program begins at 11:00am. Cajun Cookout at Noon - $7.00 Donation. Kids Eat Free. Sponsored by the Southern Builders Association. Proceeds to Benefit Veterans Memorial Plaza.

VPK Registration: April 17, and 24 at the Learning Center, 85 School Road, Eastpoint.
Items needed: Childs Birth Certificate, Social Security Card, Recent Physical, Shot record, proof of residency, parent identification. All documents must be submitted to be registered for the 2014-2015 VPK program. You will need to obtain a VPK certificate of eligibility from the Coalition. This can be obtained the third Thursday of every month. Mr. Noc Hardee completes the eligibility forms for all students. You must have a completed form to qualify for VPK/8:00 -11:00. School Readiness is a program from 11:00-2:00. You must qualify for this program, working 20 hours a week, and or going to school. The fee for the afternoon session from 11:00 2:00 is $9.00 a day or $45.00 a week. Rules and regulations must be followed for this program. ** For more information please call 670-2810, ext. 4117.
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2013-14 ESE PARENT SURVEY: The Florida Department of Education is conducting a survey for parents of students who have an Individualized Educational Plan (IEP), receive Exceptional Student Education (ESE) services and are currently attending a Florida Public School. The survey is open now through May 31, 2014. Please answer this survey at: http://www.esesurvey.com/Login.php

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! Staff, please turn your Box Tops in to Mrs. Laura King or Lydia Countryman .

Follow Franklin County School on Twitter @SeahawkLifeFC

GED INFO
The GED Test will not administered by the Franklin County School District until further notice. For alternative testing locations, contact Maxine Creamer at the Literacy Center at 670-4481. Franklin County School District is no longer required by the FL. Dept. of Education to keep GED records. Individuals interested in obtaining their GED diploma/transcripts must contact FLDOE at 850-245-0449 or at their website: ged.fldoe.org

**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/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.

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