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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.

Congratulations to Zinnia Newman

Zinnia, a FCS sophomore, placed 2 in the Regional Holocaust Remembrance Contest. Her essay "Broken Glass and Broken Hearts" centered on the importance of remembering Kristallnacht (The Night of Broken Glass) and the importance of educating future generations about its history. This year marks the 75th anniversary of Kristallnacht. Zinnia's essay went up against essays produced from Leon, Bay, Wakulla, Gulf, and Liberty Counties. She will receive a $300 cash prize for her efforts. FCS is very proud of her and all of the students who worked so hard on essays and art projects for the contest.- Stephanie Howze-Jones
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**SAC Meeting Cancelled:

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Tomorrows April 22 SAC meeting has been cancelled. New date: TBA **8 Grade Class Trip Parent Meeting: Tomorrow, April 22, at 5:00pm in Ms. Stantons room. Final payment for trip is
due on April 30 - turn in to Ms. Stanton.

**Cheer Candidates/Try out Meeting: Thurs, April 24, in Ms. Clarks room form 1:30-2:10pm. -Ms. Clark will send out a list
of candidates that will need to attend

**After School Tutoring Update: Tutoring has ended for 3rd & 4th grades. Tutoring for 5th grade will continue on Tuesdays &
Thursdays through May 1. H/S & math tutoring will continue until further notice.

**TSIC Scholarship Applications: The Take Stock In Children Mentoring & Scholarship Program applications are due on May 12th at
noon, in a sealed envelope placed in the front office mailbox of Dr. Lois Catlin. Please visit both the state website www.takestockinchildren.org (for qualifications to apply) and our local program www.TSICseahawks.org for our Franklin County activities. Applications are available from Mr. Robinson at FCS and Ms. Bacharach at the ABC school. Please note: We will not be able to accept applications after the May 12 at noon deadline. If you have any questions, please e-mail Dr. Catlin at Franklin_TSIC@hotmail.com

**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

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.
MENU MONDAY 4/21/14
BREAKFAST Pre-K: Apple Jacks Cereal, Graham Crackers, Fruit Cocktail, Milk KG-12th Gr: Above choices Honey Wheat Biscuit, Turkey Sausage Patty, Frosted Flakes Cereal, Granola, Pop Tart, PBJ Graham, Banana Bread Loaf, Strawberry Banana Yogurt, Blueberry Yogurt Parfait, Granny Smith Apple 6-12 Gr.: May choose Breakfast Bacon Scramble, Toast LUNCH Pre-K: Oven Fried Chicken, Roll, Mashed Potatoes, Diced Peaches, Milk KG-5th Gr: Above Taco Salad, Yogurt/Cheese Stick/Pretzel, Carrot Sticks w/ Dip, Granny Smith Apple 6th-12th Gr: Above choices or Beef/Bean Burrito or Cheeseburger

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FCS WEEKLY CALENDAR OF EVENTS

**Mon, Apr 21: -FCAT: 3 Gr. Math - 4th & 5th Gr. Reading 6th & 7th Gr. Reading computer based in computer labs **M/S Teachers: Breakfast a la carte (in testing rooms???). Also, hold 2nd period students until announcement to change to 3rd period & at which time 7th grade will report to testing rooms. -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 - FCAT: 3rd Gr. Math - 4th & 5th Gr. Reading 6th & 7th Gr. Reading computer based in computer labs - 8th Gr. Math **M/S Teachers: See email from Mr. Robinson -Freshman Spring Fling Committee meeting in room 1220 (Duhart) during breakfast -Beta Club meeting in room 1111 (Mount-Simmons) during breakfast -FCA meetings in gym during MS and HS lunches -After School Tutoring Grades 5-12: Snacks in cafeteria 2:10-3:00pm; in classrooms 3-5:00pm -Boys Basketball practice (travel team) in gym, 3:00-5:00pm -Varsity Baseball District Tournament: 1st game at Port St Joe- FCS vs PSJ @ 6:00pm -8th Grade Parent Meeting in room 1010 (Stanton) @ 5:00pm- RE: 8th Grade Trip -SAC Meeting room 117 @ 6:00pm - CANCELLED
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**Tue, Apr 22:

**Wed, Apr 23: -FCAT: 4th Grade Math - 5th Grade Science - 6th Grade Math - 8th Grade Science -Field Trip: Dempsey, Parker, Vause 1st grade to Eastpoint Estuary, 9:10am-1:00pm -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 -Varsity Baseball District Tournament at S. Walton- Time- TBA **Thu, Apr 24: -FCAT: 4th Grade Math - 5th Grade Science - M/S & H/S Make-ups -Interims Go Out -Field Trip: Howze-Jones & Joyner Intensive Reading Classes to Pier Park, 8:00am-4:00pm -Field Trip: Cook & Pennycuff 1st grade to Eastpoint Estuary, 9:10am-1:00pm -Freshman Spring Fling Committee meeting in room 1220 (Duhart) during breakfast -Cheer Try Out Candidates meeting in room 421 (Clark), 1:30-2:10pm -After School Tutoring, Grades 5-12: Snacks in cafeteria 2:10-3:00pm; in classrooms 3-5:00pm -Boys Basketball practice (travel team) in gym, 3:00-5:00pm - FCAT: Make-ups -SGA meeting in room 1105 (Edwards) during lunch -Special Testing ACT Reading & Science in room 1103, 8:30am-12:00 noon- Dunfee -Fundraiser: 10th Grade Class- Snow Cones at Carrabelle Riverfront Festival -Fundraiser: FCS Band- Duck Race at Carrabelle Riverfront Festival - Boys Basketball Open Gym- Coach Sweatt
Mark Your Calendars

**Fri, Apr 25: **Sat, Apr 26:

**Sun, Apr 27:

No School: May 26 Memorial Day

TEACHER/STAFF Info

AXA Representative Monthly Visit: Wed, April 23, Jean Christie will @ District office in a.m. & at FCS campus from 12:30-4:00pm Teacher Re-Certification: Fri, May 2, Jeanette Malone will be in the library to assist teachers with re-certification from 11:00am until done. FCS STAFF BIRTHDAYS 4/21-4/27 April Dalton (4/26) Louise Chipman (4/21) Joan Huckeba (4/26) Kassi Malcolm (4/26)

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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 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.
**FLA.

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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