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**THANK YOU, CARL WHALEY! Sgt. Whaley replaced the pulleys on the flag
pole & attached the Seahawk on top. Its great to see the U. S. Flag flying
high over the FCS campus again!
**Homecoming Court Elections (Grades 9 - 12):
Sept 2225 - Intent to Run (SGA- Jennifer Edwards)
Sept 29- Oct 1 - Candidate Campaigning
Oct 2 - 3 - Voting during breakfast & lunch
Oct 10 - Voting for Homecoming King & Queen 1
st
period
**Cafeteria Stage Reserved Next Week: The cafeteria staff will be
decorating the stage for the Elementary Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Kickoff
which is next week.
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**National Honor Society Meeting: Thurs, Sept. 25, in gym wrestling room during lunch.- Duhart
**The Apal. After School Program (Project Impact) Closed Friday, Sept. 26 - students will have to ride bus home.
**Friday, Sept. 26, Varsity Football game will start at 7:00 pm (time changed from 7:30 pm).

**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 10th. Candy may be
dropped off in the library.

**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 WEDNESDAY 9/24/14
BREAKFAST CHOICES
Lucky Charms Cereal, Breakfast Pizza, Cinnamon Goldfish Grahams, Toast, Banana or Cinnamon/Zucchini Bread, Chocolate or Strawberry Rockinola,
Strawberry Pop Tart, Strawberry Waffle Graham, Sliced Pears, Fruit Punch, Milk
LUNCH CHOICES
Chicken Nuggets, Chicken Chef Salad, Personal Cheese Pizza, Corndog Minis, PB Jamwich/Cheese Stick/Chips. Carrot Sticks w/ Dip, Vegetarian
Baked Beans, Peach/Cherry/ or Blueberry Yogurt Parfait, Diced Peaches, Red Delicious Apple, Milk



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
**Wed, Sept 24: -SGA meeting in wrestling room during lunch- Edwards
-ASSEMBLY for M/S & H/S: Future Now- students/teachers report to the gym from lunch (no 6
th
period)
-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, on the track, 3:00-5:00pm
-Girls Golf practice 3:00-5:30pm
-Algebra I Re-take Boot Camp in room 1005 (Malcolm), 3:00-6:00pm
-Football practice 3:00-6:00pm
-Volleyball practice in gym: ??? Stanton
-ASSEMBLY - OPEN TO PUBLIC: Future Now in gym @ 7:00pm
**Thu, Sept 25: -Lincoln College representatives in Ms. Duharts 3
rd
& 4
th
period classes
-NHS meeting in gym wrestling room during lunch. - Duhart
-Cross Country practice, on the track, 3:00-5:00pm
-Boys Basketball Conditioning in gym wrestling room, 3:00-5:00pm
-Away Girls Golf at Golden Eagle Golf course, Tallahassee- 3:00pm (teachers, release team at 12:03pm)
-Algebra I Re-take Boot Camp in room 1005 (Malcolm), 3:00-6:00pm
-Football practice 3:00-6:00pm
-Band practice 2:45-4:30pm
-Vars Cheer practice in multi-purpose building, 2:45-4:30pm
-Home Volleyball game vs Bozeman: Vars @ 6:00pm
-Away M/S football game vs Wewa @ 7:00pm
FUTURE NOW ASSEMBLY Grades 6-12 TODAY, September 24 Students Report to Gym from Lunch
EVENING EVENT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC In Gym at 7:00PM Sponsored by FCSs FCA

2014-15 PTO Officers
President: Keisha Messer
Vice President: Ashley Bartlett
Secretary: Melissa Brooks
Co-Treasurers: Natash Pennycuff &
Peggy Hippenstiel
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The PTO meets the 2
nd
Monday of each month
in the FCS library @ 6:30pm.
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**Fri, Sept 26: -Algebra I Re-Takes
-Countrymans 1
st
& 2
nd
period class to Bayside Lab, 9:15-10:15am- weather permitting
-Junior Class meeting in wrestling room during lunch
-Odyssey of the Mind in room 1017 (Countryman), 2:45-5:00pm
-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
-Cross Country practice, on the track, 3:00-5:00pm
-Away Varsity Football game vs Aucilla Christian @ 7:30pm 7:00pm
**Sat, Sept 27: -Away Cross Country Meet at W. FL Tech H/S @ 9:40am (depart FCS @ 4:45am, return approx. 5:00pm)
-Fundraiser: Chicken Rib BBQ in front of C-Quarters in Cbelle- Seniors
**Mon, Sept 29: -Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program Kick Off for Elementary, I Eat My Spinach in cafeteria, 9:30-10:30am
-H/S SWAT meeting in gym wrestling room during lunch- Croom
-Band practice 2:45-4:30pm
-Vars 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
-Away Girls Golf at Jake Gaither Golf Course, Tallahassee @ 3:00pm
-Football practice 3:00-6:00pm
-Cross Country practice on the track, 3:00-5:00pm
-Home M/S Volleyball games vs Hosford: Double header- starts @ 4:00pm
-Home JV/Varsity Volleyball games E. Gadsden: JV @ 5:00 Vars 6:00
**Tue, Sept 30: -PERT testing in room 1106, 2
nd
period until approx. noon- Robinson
-FCA meeting for H/S students in gym wrestling room during lunch (pizza will be provided)
-M/S Girls Basketball Try-outs in multi-purpose bldg., 2:20-4:15pm- Bankston
-Band practice 2:45-4:30pm
-Vars Cheer practice in multi-purpose building, 2:45-4:30pm
-Girls Golf practice 3:00-5:30pm
-Cross Country practice on the track, 3:00-5:00pm
-Football practice 3:00-6:00pm
-Away Volleyball games vs Wewa: M/S @ 5:00pm JV @ 6:00pm Vars @ 7:00pm (depart FCs @ 2:45)
-Away M/S football game vs Grand Ridge @ 7:00pm


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



T TE EA AC CH HE ER R/ /S ST TA AF FF F I In nf fo o

PSSS Meeting Teachers Gr. 6 & 7: Thurs Sept. 25, in library @ 2:15pm. - Robinson & King




FCS STAFF BIRTHDAYS 9/22-9/28
Harolyn Walker (9/23) Rachel Shiver (cafet.) 9/28)


Miscellaneous
**Estuaries Day 2014: Friday, Sept. 26 Visit the Reserve Nature Center at 108 Island Drive, Eastpoint from 1:30 6:00 pm.
Free t-shirts to first 600 visitors (3 yrs & up) Live estuary animals in touch tanks Fun games & learning activities for kids Door prizes
for adults at 5:30 pm Children must be accompanied BY AN ADULT No entrance from Millender Street.
**ATTN: Franklin Co. Residents: Representative Halsey Beshears & Senator Bill Montford will be in Franklin County on Mon, Sept.
29
th
for the annual Legislative Delegation Meeting. All residents & elected officials are invited to attend. This hearing will allow citizens
the opportunity to meet their legislatures, discuss concerns, ask questions, & offer comments for the upcoming 2015 Legislati ve Session.
Monday September 29, 2014 at 7:00 PM at the Franklin County Courthouse Annex, County Commission Board Room
37 Forbes Street, Apalachicola, FL 32320
**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.
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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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