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MOTTO: Aspire to Soar

** STATE ASSESSMENT TESTING: Parents, testing will resume this week for several different grade levels and continue through May.
Please be sure your child gets plenty of rest & arrives to school on time, attendance is vital to the success of our students. See testing
dates below under the FCS Calendar of Events section.
**Juniors & Seniors: Sign up your prom guest in the library during lunch; the deadline is today.
**Middle & JV Baseball Players: Please turn in uniforms to Coach Creamer ASAP

Want To Be A 2015-16 FCS Cheerleader??

Please return your completed packet by Friday, April 24th
Varsity- In room 421 (see Ms. Clark)
Middle School- In room 413 (see Ms. Smith)
**SR/JR: Touch up your smile before prom or graduation with a FREE Tooth Bleaching Kit, visit the Health Clinic today for more info.

AFTER SCHOOL TUTORING: After school tutoring is offered on Tuesdays & Thursdays.There is a waiting list for KG-8thgrade
H/S students may contact their teachers to see if a slot is available. For more info call 670-2800.

Mrs. DeVaughns Class is now accepting gently used donations to be featured in the Seahawk
Treasure Hunt Store. Students are learning the process of getting a job & running a business. Your
support is greatly appreciated. Desire items include: books, games, puzzles, toys, DVDs, etc
Check back for Store Opening Date!
**Activity Bus: The activity bus departs at 5:15pm -Mondays thru Thursdays for students involved in after school activities.
All unsupervised students need to be sent to the office to call home.
All Scholarship Info & Applications are available in Ms. Joyners classroom.
Gulf/Franklin Retired Educators Association: Postmark by 4/30/15
Florida Seafood Festival Scholarship: Postmark by 5/1/15
Willie B. Speed Higher Education: $250 Postmark by 5/1/15
Children of Divorce: $1,000Postmark by 5/1/15
Apalachicola Bay Rotary Club: Due by 5/8/15
National Assoc. For The Education of Homeless Children & Youth: Accepted from January 1-June 19, 2015
Southern Scholarship Foundation Housing: Applications accepted year round. Priority deadline for Fall 2015 is 4/1/15
Maultsby Prize: $3,000 college scholastic assistance grant. Keyboard performance competition.
Grady-Rayam Prize: $3,000 college scholastic assistance grant. Vocal music competition (singing Negro spiritual songs)

For information on the McKay Scholarship for students with disabilities go to www.franklincountyschool.org click on Student
Services then Exceptional Student Education Services. Available in English & Spanish. For Further information contact the
ESE Office @ 670-2810 ex.4108 or 4109.

MENU THURSDAY 4/16/15

BREAKFAST CHOICES
Managers Choice

LUNCH CHOICES
Spaghetti w/Meatball, Jalapeno Burgers, Pizza, Pinto Beans, Squash, Fresh Fruit, Milk

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FCS WEEKLY CALENDAR OF EVENTS

**Thu, April 16:

- 9TH 10TH GRADE ENGLISH/LANGUAGE ARTS FSA TEST

-Beta Club Mtg. in the gym during lunch
-TSIC students meeting with Dr. Lois Catlin in library @ 1:00pm
-5th Grade play practice on cafeteria stage 2:00-3:00pm Melanie Humble
-Band practice 2:30-4:00pm
-After School tutoring grades 3-12, 3:00-5:00pm
-Weightlifting practice 2:30-4:30pm- York
-Track/Field practice 3:00-5:00pm
-Home V. Baseball Senior Recognition vs. Ponce De Leon @ 6pm

**Fri, April. 17:

- 10TH GRADE ENGLISH/LANGUAGE ARTS FSA TEST

-Countryman to Bayside Lab 9:15-10:15am
-H/S Marine Science 3rd/5th period class to Bayside Lab- Klink
-Special Arts 11:15-12:15 (DeVaughn) 1-2pm (Parish)
-Band practice 2:30-4:00pm

**Sat, April. 18: -ACT in room 1202 @ 8am

-Jr/Sr PROM @ C-Quarters Marina; pictures start @ 5:30
**Mon, April 20: - K-2 GRADE ELA & MATH FSA TEST
-H/S 2nd/4th Marine Science to the Bayside Dock (Klink)
-JR Officers Mtg. in the cafeteria during lunch
-Softball/Baseball practice 2:45-5:00pm
-Volleyball Conditioning in the gym 3-5pm-Stanton
-Track/Field practice 3:00-5:00pm
**Tue, April 21: -K-2 GRADE ELA & MATH FSA TEST
-5th GRADE FCAT SCIENCE TEST
-7th 8th ENGLISH/LANGUAGE ARTS FSA TEST
-FCA meeting for M/S students in gym wrestling room during lunch students get lunch trays then go to gym
-Brain Bowl practice in room 1220 (Duhart), 2:30-4:00pm
-Softball/Baseball practice 2:45-5:00pm
-Weightlifting practice 2:30-4:30 -York
-After School tutoring grades 3-12, 3:00-5:00pm
-Track/Field practice 3:00-5:00pm
-V. Baseball District Tournament in St. Joe @ 6pm
-SAC Mtg. in room 117 @ 6pm
**Wed, April 22: -K-2 GRADE ELA & MATH FSA TEST
-7TH 8TH GRADE ENGLISH/LANGUAGE ARTS FSA TEST
-SGA meeting in gym wrestling room during lunch
-Band practice 2:30-4:00pm
-Weightlifting Practice 2:30-4:30 -York
-Volleyball Conditioning in the gym 3-5pm-Stanton
-Track/Field practice 3:00-5:00pm
-V. Baseball District Tournament in St. Joe @ 6pm

Mark Your Calendars

Cheerleading Tryouts: April 29-May 1
Senior Trip: April 30-May 3
4th Grade St. Augustine Trip: May 5-7

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TEACHER/STAFF Info

**Teacher Certification Renewal Mtg: Fri. May 15: If your certificate expires on 6/30/15 you must have 20 in-service points
in ESE for renewal. Ms. Malone will be at ABC @ 9am and at FCS @ 1pm. http://www.fl-pda.org/

Please print a copy for the principal and send one to district office to the attention of J. Malone
FCS STAFF BIRTHDAYS 4/13/15-4/19/15
Willie Mary Joseph 4/13
Brenda Vause 4/18

Scott Collins 4/14

Lydia Countryman 4/18

Miscellaneous
Franklin County School Districts Equity Coordinator is Nick OGrady.

Contact Information: 85 School Road, Eastpoint Phone Fax 850.670.2812 Cell 850.653.5065
Franklin County Adult School GED Tutoring Classes & Testing Center
GED TUTORING CLASSES have resumed on the Franklin County School Campus on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 6:00pm-8:00pm in
the elementary multi-purpose building computer lab. For information on tutoring classes contact Nick OGrady at 670-2810, ext. 4110.
If interested in taking the GED Test, go to www.ged.com & register to take the test, choosing the Franklin County site for testing.
You will not be able to take the test on the same day that you register, so register early! The website also contains information on what
is needed to prepare for the test. The testing site is at the Franklin County District Office (old Brown Elementary School).
Testing hours of are: Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays from 9:00am to 2:00pm and Tuesdays & Thursdays from 9:00am
10:00pm. For more information call 670-2810 ext. 4127 on Tuesdays or Thursdays.

**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

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
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Seahawk Scoop on District Website: The Seahawk Scoop is available at www.franklincountyschools.org

see the quick link on the right side of the home page.

Follow Franklin County School on Twitter @SeahawkLifeFC

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