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

PICTURE DAY *** MONDAY, MARCH 24*** SPRING, YEARBOOK, & SENIOR PICTURES
**SPRING PICTURES will be taken in room 1105 (Ms. Edwards). Students must pre-pay for these pictures & will not be
required to wear school shirts. Attire still must adhere to the school dress code (no sleeveless shirts/dresses, no inappropriate language/logos, no min-dresses/skirts, etc.). STUDENTS NOT PURCHASING SPRING PICTURES MUST WEAR SCHOOL SHIRTS! ** Order forms will be sent home with students by Friday, March 21. **

**YEARBOOK PICTURES will be taken on the cafeteria stage. This is the last chance to have picture taken to be in the
2013-14 yearbook. No charge for these pictures unless you would like to purchase after proofs return. STUDENTS WILL BE REQUIRED TO WEAR SCHOOL SHIRTS FOR YEARBOOK PICTURES!

**SENIOR PICTURES will be taken on the cafeteria stage. Nine Seniors are scheduled for Senior portraits.
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COST: $60 if order by April 11.

After April 11, cost will be $65.

There will be 240 total pages in the 2013-14 yearbook. The first 208 pages will be delivered around May 9. The final 32 pages will be delivered in July/August as an insert (will include graduation events, plays, class trips, Prom, & Freshman Fling). 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.

**Senior Beta Club Members: If you are a member in good standing, see Ms. Mount -Simmons by TODAY, March 21. **Elementary, M/S & H/S Registration for 2014-15 School Year: NEXT WEEK March 24-28!
REMINDER TO STUDENTS & STAFF Students on Campus after School Dismissed
Students are not to stay on campus once school is dismissed unless they are being supervised by a staff member. Students staying after school for tutoring/sports/club activities must stay with their teacher/coach until a parent or guardian pick the students up or until the students get on the Activity Bus. Staff, please help monitor for students who roam campus unattended.

**Scholarships: 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 Franklin Co. Sheriff: $500 scholarship. See Ms. Joyner for applications. DEADLINE: 5/15/14.
MARCH CHARACTER EDUCATION: COURAGE
The personal strength to face difficulties, obstacles, & challenges. Be brave, make positive choices. Quote: Courage is resistance to fear, mastery of fear NOT absence of fear. Mark Twain MENU FRIDAY 3/21/14
BREAKFAST Pre-K: Pancake & Sausage on Stick, Diced Peaches, Milk KG-12th Gr: Above choices or Breakfast Pizza, Frosted Flakes or Apple Cinnamon Cheerios, Pop Tart, PBJ Graham, Strawberry Banana Yogurt, Peach Yogurt Parfait, Fresh Grapes LUNCH Pre-K: Chicken Nuggets, Steamed Carrots, Fresh Orange, Milk KG-5th Gr: Above Choices or Roll, Tuna Chef Salad, Yogurt/Cheese Stick/Pretzel, Cucumber Slices w/ Dip, Apple Slices 6th-12th Gr: Above choices or Chicken & Cheese Quesadilla or Hoagie

FCS WEEKLY CALENDAR OF EVENTS

**Fri, Mar 21: -SGA meeting in room 1105 during lunch -Special Music Class- 4th & 5th Grade ESE students in room 331 (Parish), 1-2:00pm -Guitar Club in room 1003 (Solomon), 2:10-3:00pm -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 Varsity Softball game vs S. Walton @ 6:00pm -Varsity Cheer Awards Party at Rocket Lanes @ 6:00pm Lynn Clark -Boys Basketball Open Gym- Coach Sweatt

**Sat, Mar 22: **Sun, Mar 23:

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**Mon, Mar 24: -SPRING PICTURES & Last Chance for YEARBOOK PICTURES -PERT TESTING in room 1106 @ 9:20am (2nd period) PICTURE -Bayside Lab: Tolberts 3rd period class (10:13-11:00am) - weather permitting DAY -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 **Tue, Mar 25: -H/S Brain Bowl meeting in room 1020 (DeVaughn) during breakfast -Beta Clun meeting in room 1111 (Mount-Simmons) 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 -Away Track Meet at E. Gadsden H/S in Quincy @ 4:00pm -Away Varsity Baseball game vs W. Gadsden @ 5:00pm -4th Grade Parent meeting in room 315 (Barber) @ 7:00pm **Wed, Mar 26: -Sophomore Class Ring Orders & Senior Cap/Gown/Invitation Delivery in cafeteria- by last name -Elementary AR Social in library: KG-2 gr. @ 1:00pm & 3-5 gr. @ 1:30pm -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 -Away Track Meet at Liberty H/S, Bristol @ 3:00pm -Odyssey of the Mind meeting in room 1007 (Countryman), 2:30pm-5:00pm **Thu, Mar 27: -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 -Home Varsity Baseball game Maclay @ 4:00pm
Mark Your Calendars

No School: April 18 Good Friday/ Easter Holiday FCAT Re-Takes for Juniors & Seniors: April 7- 11 FCAT Grades 3 10 ** DATE CHANGES**: April 14- May 2
TEACHER/STAFF Info

Professional Development Follow-Up: Mon, March 24, teachers who attended the KAGAN workshop on Feb. 22, will have an observation by the instructor. Mandatory FCAT Administrative Training M/S & H/S Teachers: Tues, March 25 in room 1106 at 2:15pm.- Robinson FCS STAFF BIRTHDAYS 3/17-3/23 Pam Schaffer (3/20)

Miscellaneous
**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

Follow Franklin County School on Twitter @SeahawkLifeFC

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

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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 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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