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Wednesday,, February 20,, 2013 Wednesday February 20 2013

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

BLACK HISTORY MONTH

Josiah T. Walls (1842-1905)
Josiah T. Walls was born a slave in Winchester, Va. He enlisted in the Third Regiment, U.S. Colored Troops was transferred in 1864 to Picolata, Fla. After marrying Helen Ferguson, they moved to Alachua County, Fla. in 1865. After passage of the U.S. Military Reconstruction Act of 1867, Walls entered into Florida politics. He was a delegate to the 1868 state constitutional convention and later was elected state representative and senator from Alachua County. Walls became the states first black congressman in 1870. Unseated by the House near the end of his term, Walls was re-elected in 1872. In 1874, Walls defeated J.J. Finley, but in 1876 he again was removed from office. Walls was elected to the Florida Senate that year. In 1873, he purchased a 1,175-acre plantation in Paynes Prairie south of Gainesville, acquired the weekly newspaper, The New Era, and was admitted to the Florida Bar. He remained active in local politics and was a successful farmer through the 1880s. He suffered financial ruin in the 1894-95 freeze. Walls moved to Tallahassee, becoming the farm director at the school that is now Florida A & M University. He died in Tallahassee in 1905.

**Library Will Be Closed Today, Feb. 20, from 8:30 thru 11:50am due to the Math Competition!
**Powder Puff Team/ Cheering Squad Sign-ups: The Junior Class is sponsoring a Powder Puff Football game
which will be played on Fri, March 1, at 6:00pm on FCS football field. H/S students may sign up in the cafeteria during lunch starting Fri, Feb. 22. Teams will practice after school starting on Mon, Feb. 25.

**Prom Sign-up: Junior/ Seniors sign-up in room 1209 (Malcolm), 1st 3rd periods. Sign-up ends Fri, Feb. 22. **TSIC Applications for 2013-14: Applications for Take Stock In Children are available in Mr. Robinsons office.
Students 6th 9th may apply. Preference is focused on 8th & 9th graders. For more info on student requirements go to: http://takestockinchildren.org/ Put completed applications in Dr. Catlins box in the front office. DEADLINE is Feb. 28 by 2:30pm.

**Calling all H/S Seniors Free dental exam!

Franklin County Dental Clinic would like to help you get ready for prom, graduation & a career by tackling your smile! H/S seniors will receive a free comprehensive exam and cleaning at the Carrabelle clinic and they will also receive a dental gift including a redeemable coupon for whitening strips. Call for an appointment today- 697-4121.

YEARBOOKS ORDERS:

Pre-order your 2012-13 Yearbook NOW!

Elementary Yearbook- $25 or Monthly installments can be made: $10 due 2/22 - $10 due 3/22 - $5 due 4/12 Middle/High Yearbook- $55 or Monthly installments can be made: $20 due 2/22 - $20 due 3/22 - $15 due 4/12 See a Yearbook Staff member or Ms. Edwards.

4th Annual Franklin County School Miss Seahawk Pageant

Late Registrations due by Fri, Feb. 22 - Requires $15 late fee. NO APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED AFTER Feb. 22.

CULINARY CLASS CAF TBA

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6th-12th

LUNCH FOR WEDNESDAY 2/20/13 Cheeseburger, Taco Salad, or PBJ Sandwich Choice of Mashed Potatoes or Carrot Sticks w/ Dip Choice of Fruit Cocktail or Grape Juice Gr: Same as above or Turkey

FCS WEEKLY CALENDAR OF EVENTS

**Wed, Feb 20: -Interim Reports

**Thur, Feb 21:

**Fri, Feb 22:

**Sat, Feb 23: **Sun, Feb 24: **Mon, Feb 25:

**Tue, Feb 26:

-National Math Competition (H/S Math Club) in library, 8:50-11:50am - LIBRARY will be CLOSED -SGA meeting in the gym during lunch -Drama Club meeting in room 1003 (DeVaughn), 2:30-4:30pm -Brain Bowl meeting in room 1021 (Millender) during breakfast -H/S Math Club meeting in room 1210 (Weston) during lunch -Away JV/Vars Softball vs Rutherford- JV @ 4:00pm Vars @ 6:00pm -Away Weightlifting Invitational @ Wakulla, 4:30pm -School Board meeting at the Willie Speed Boardroom, Eastpoint, 6:00pm -H/S Beta Club meeting in room 1105 (Edwards) during breakfast -Field Trip: 5th Grade to Pinta/Nina Exhibit in Cbelle, 9:00-11:30am -H/S Team sign up for Powder Puff Game in cafeteria during lunch (game will be played 3/1/13) -Brain Bowl meeting in room 1021 (Millender), 2:15-3:00pm -Odyssey of the Mind in room 1007 (Countryman), 2:30-5:00pm -Away Vars Softball vs Bozeman @ 6:00pm -Away Vars Baseball vs Bozeman @ 6:00pm -Teacher of Year/School Related Employee of Year Banquet in FCS cafeteria @ 6:00pm - Odyssey of the Mind Competition at Crestview- Depart FCS: 5:00am Return: Approx. 10:00pm -Womanless Beauty Pageant in FCS cafeteria, 7:000-9:30pm- Fundraiser for Senior Class -Boys Basketball- open gym, 3-6:00pm- M. Sweatt -10th Grade Officers meeting in room 1218 (Weyrich) during lunch -Powder Puff Teams practice right after school- Ms. Malcolm -Away JV/Vars Softball vs Blountstown- JV @ 4:30pm Vars @ 6:30pm -Away JV/Vars Baseball vs Port St. Joe- JV @ 5:00pm Vars @ 7:00pm -FLA WRITES TESTING for 4th, 8th, & 10th Grades thru 2/28/13 -9th Grade Officers meeting in room 802 (Nichols) during breakfast -M/S & H/S FCA meetings in the gym during lunches -Powder Puff Teams practice right after school- Ms. Malcolm -Away Track meet at Lincoln H/S, Tallahassee @ 4:30pm -4th Grade Parent meeting in room 315 (Barber) @ 7:00pm

Mark Your Calendars

Daylight Savings Time Begins:

Sunday, March 10

Spring Break : March 11 - 15 No School Easter Holiday : Monday, April 1

TEACHER/STAFF Info

***DONT FORGET TO SIGN UP FOR THE TOY/SREY BANQUET!***

The sign-up sheet is at Ms. Brownings desk. The banquet is Friday, Feb. 22, in the FCS cafeteria, 6:00pm. MENU: BBQ Chicken, Green Beans, Sweet Potato Souffl Staff asked to bring a dessert to share!

**Franklin County Educators/School Staff Monthly Birthday Celebration (E2T2)! All district school employees are invited to celebrate February staff birthdays TODAY, Feb. 20, at the Blue Parrot (SGI) at 6:00pm. Free Appetizers! RSVP to Lisa Sweatt via email: lsweatt@franklin.k12.fl.us **Grade Level Faculty Meeting: Wed, Feb 20, time & place- TBA by Deans
**Secondary Science Dept. Meeting: Wed, Feb 20, room 1021 (Millender), 2:15-3:00pm **Secondary Math Dept. Meeting: Wed, Feb 20, room 1021 (Millender), 3:00-5:00pm

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FCS STAFF BIRTHDAYS 2/18-2/24 Sharon Solomon (2/19) Jennifer Anderson (2/22)

Miscellaneous **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. Let them fix your smile! For appointment or more information, 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.

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! Please turn your Box Tops in to Mrs. Laura King or Ms. Leigh Smith .
MCKAY SCHOLARSHIP: The McKay Scholarship was established in 2000. This program was designed to
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 transfers 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.

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**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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