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

BLACK HISTORY MONTH

Little Known Facts William McKinley Branch William McKinley Branch was a champion for the rights of black residents across the Black Belt. Branch spent more than 60 years as pastor of Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church in his native Forkland. In March 1968, William Branch was responsible for driving Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. from Eutaw to Greensboro, Ala. to take part in a voting rights march. It would be the last time he would see Dr. King before King was killed three weeks later. In 1970, Branch became the first black probate judge elected in the United States. For 18 years, Branch served as Green County Probate Judge. He worked under Gov. George Wallace, a known segregationist. Branch met with a number of presidents during his tenure, from JFK to Former President Bill Clinton. Branch passed away in January 2014 at the age of 95.

Florida Writes Testing Grades 4, 8 & 10 Tuesday, February 25

Students should get a good night of sleep the night before testing & arrive at school on time on Tuesday morning. After the test, students may not discuss the Writing prompt with anyone. This includes any type of electronic communication, such as texting, emailing, or posting online (FaceBook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.). If a student shares information about the Writing prompt, even without the intent to cheat, their test will be invalidated. **DEADLINE FOR PROM SIGN-UP: Fri, Feb. 28, is the last day to sign-up for prom. There will be no changes or
extensions after this date. - All Junior class dues must be paid by breakfast on Fri, Feb. 28. There will be no admittance to the prom for those who have not paid their dues.- Gavigan, Junior Class Sponsor

**Scholarships: Buick Achievers: Available online www.buickachievers.com DEADLINE: 2/28/14. KHM Foundation Legacy: $25,000 scholarship . Must have a GPA of 2.75-3.66 - DEADLINE: 3/1/14. Edwin G. Ruge: Available online www.csascholars.org DEADLINE: 3/3/14. Project Hope: MUST BE POSTMARKED no later than 4/1/14. DEADLINE: 4/1/14. Franklin-Gulf Retired Educators: For students going into teaching. Turn in to Mr. Robinson. DEADLINE: 4/30/14. Sussle: For more info visit http://sussle.org/scholarship - Awarded monthly Southern Scholarship Foundation: Students enrolling in one of the following colleges- FAMU, FSU, Florida Gulf
Coast University, University of Florida, Tallahassee Community College or Santa Fe Community College & demonstrate financial need, may apply for scholarship housing. For more info or to apply, go to http://www.southernscholarship.org/ . Applications are accepted year round; but the priority deadline is March 1 for those enrolling in the fall semester of 2014. FEBRUARY CHARACTER EDUCATION: HONESTY
Being truthful & trustworthy. Tell the truth. Quote: Honesty is the single most important factor having a direct bearing on the final success of an individual, corporation, or product. Ed McMahon

MENU FOR MONDAY 2/24/14 BREAKFAST Choices of French Toast, Chicken & Biscuit, Apple Jacks Cereal, Pop Tart, Yogurt, Muffin, Fruit Cocktail, Fresh Green Apple, PBJ Graham, Milk LUNCH Choices of Cheese Pizza, Ham Chef Salad, Yogurt/Cheese Stick/Pretzel, Diced Peaches, Green Apple, Potato Rounds, Side Salad, Milk Grades 6-12 may choose Chicken Sandwich or Beef/Bean Burrito

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FCS WEEKLY CALENDAR OF EVENTS

**Mon, Feb 24: -Field Trip: DeVaughn & 7 students to Tates Hell Forest, CANCELLED -Bayside Lab: Tolberts 3rd period class (10:13-11:00am) - weather permitting -Junior Prom Committee meeting in room 809 (Gavigan) during lunch -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 -H/S Brain Bowl meeting in room 1020 (DeVaughn) 2:20-3:00pm -Odyssey of the Mind meeting in room 1007 (Countryman), 2:30pm-5:00pm -Home M/S Softball game vs Port St. Joe CANCELLED - will be rescheduled -Home M/S Baseball games vs Wakulla, 4/5:30pm- Doubleheader -FLORIDA WRITES TESTING GRADES 4, 8, & 10 -H/S Brain Bowl meeting in room 1020 (DeVaughn) during breakfast -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 -Home Varsity Baseball game vs Liberty @ 6:00pm -Home Varsity Softball game vs Munroe @ 6:00pm- Make-up game from 2/6/14 - FLORIDA WRITES Make-up Testing Grades 4, 8, & 10 -Chess Club in room 1009 (Collins), 2:10-3:10pm -Hairspray play practice in library, 2:15-3:30pm -Drama Club in cafeteria, 2:30-3:30pm -H/S Brain Bowl meeting in room 1020 (DeVaughn), 2:20-3:00pm -Odyssey of the Mind meeting in room 1007 (Countryman), 2:30pm-5:00pm -VPreK & Ms. Williams Class- Bring Me A Book Program in cafeteria, 9:15-10:30am- Cadwallader Parents invited! Coffee & Cinnamon Rolls will be served. -H/S Brain Bowl meeting in room 1020 (DeVaughn) during breakfast -After School Tutoring, Gr 3-12: Snacks in cafeteria, 2:10-3:00pm; Tutoring in classrooms, 3:00-5:00pm -Away M/S Softball game & Baseball games vs Altha @ 4:00pm (depart FCS @ 2:15pm) -Home JV/Varsity Softball games vs Rutherford, 5:00/7:00pm -Away Varsity Baseball game vs E. Gadsden @ 6:00pm -SGA meeting in room 1105 during lunch -Special Music Class- 4th & 5th Grade ESE students in room 331(Parish), 1-2:00pm -H/S Brain Bowl meeting in room 1020 (DeVaughn), 2:20-3:00pm -Odyssey of the Mind meeting in room 1007 (Countryman), 2:30pm-5:00pm -Home M/S Baseball games vs Blountstown, Boys @ 3:30pm Girls @ 3:30 & 5:00pm- Doubleheader -Home Varsity Baseball game vs S. Walton @ 5:00pm -Away Varsity Softball game vs S. Walton @ 6:00pm (depart FCS @ 2:00pm) -Odyssey of Mind Competition at Crestview Middle School (depart FCS @ 4:00am/return approx. midnight) -Away Track Meet at Godby H/S @ 10:00am -Boys Basketball Open Gym- Coach Sweatt

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**Wed, Feb 26:

**Thu, Feb 27:

**Fri, Feb 28:

**Sat, Mar 1: **Sun, Mar 2:

Mark Your Calendars

Spring Break: March 10-14 No School: April 18 Good Friday/ Easter Holiday FCAT Re-Takes for Juniors & Seniors: April 7- 11 Spring Pictures: April 16 FCAT Grades 3 - 10: April 22- May 2

TEACHER/STAFF Info

FCS STAFF BIRTHDAYS 2/24-3/2

Sonja Buffkin (2/24) Stacie DeVaughn (2/26) Charles Wilkinson (3/1)

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Miscellaneous
**Dixie Youth League Registration Sign-ups: Registration every Tuesday & Thursday in February from
5:30-7:00pm at each local field in Eastpoint, Apalach, & Carrabelle.

**Donations of Gently Used Coats: If anyone has coats no longer needed, please consider donating them to the school.
The coats would be made available for students who come to school without coats on cold days or for students to keep if needed. Coats should be turned in to Wanda Teat for elementary students or to Countryman, Solomon, or DeVaughn for upper grades. **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

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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 . 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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