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ELEMENTARY FRESH FRUIT & VEGETABLE KICKOFF PROGRAM
Special Program I Eat My Spinach on Thursday, Oct. 2, 9:30 - 10:30am
Sept. 29 Oct. 3: The stage will be decorated for the Kickoff Program





Superintendent's Award
Congratulations to Helen Wilson
Winner of the FCS Faculty/Staff Drawing for September Perfect Attendance






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**Homecoming Court Elections: Due to confusion of the due dates for the various class dues, SGA will give students in grades 9-12
another opportunity to run for Homecoming Court Representative. On Wed, Oct 1, Intent to Run Forms will be available from Mr.
Robinson during breakfast & lunch. All completed Intent to Run forms should be turned in to Ms. Edwards, SGA sponsor, anytime
on Thurs, Oct. 2, & before the end of the day on Fri, Oct. 3, for immediate determination of eligibility. Elections by ballot will be
held on Tues, Oct 7, during breakfast & lunch, and on Wed, Oct 8, during breakfast only. - J. Edwards
**Homecoming Parade Participates: All Seahawk teams and/or clubs that are going to be participating in the Homecoming
Parade, please let Leigh Smith know by Fri, Oct. 3
rd
. All teams and clubs are invited to participate. Please have lots of candy.
Leigh Smith will give you your parade line up number. Watch the Franklin County School Facebook page for the official line up
which will be posted the week of homecoming!!
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**H/S Brain Bowl Meeting: Today, Oct. 1, in gym wrestling room during lunch. - Duhart
**Boys Basketball Try-Outs, Grades 6-12: Today & Thurs, Oct. 1 & 2, in the multi-purpose bldg, 3:30-5:30pm. Coach Williams
**Softball Meeting, Grades 6-12: Fri, Oct. 3, in the gym wrestling room during lunch. Coach Collins
**ACTIVITY SCHEDULE for H/S & M/S Friday, Oc.t 3: Pep Rally for home football game vs Port St. Joe, 1:40-2:10pm.

**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 10. 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 10/1/14
MENUS NOT AVAILABLE



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, Oct 1: -SGA Officers meeting cancelled
-Field Trip: (4) TSIC students to FSU, FAMU, & TCC (8:00am-5:00pm)- Dr. Catlin (date changed from 10/3)
-H/S Brain Bowl meeting in wrestling room during lunch- Duhart
-Odyssey of the Mind in room 1017 (Countryman), 2:45-5:00pm
-Home Girls Golf Tournament at St. James Bay Course @ 3:00pm **last home tournament
-Cross Country practice 3:00-5:00pm
-Boys Basketball Try-outs (grades 6-12) in multi-purpose bldg., 3:30-5:30pm- Coach Williams
-Volleyball practice in gym: M/S 3:30-4:30 JV 3:30-5:00 Vars 5:00-7:00 Stanton
-Football practice 3:00-6:00pm
**Thu, Oct 2: -Elementary Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Kickoff Program in cafeteria, 9:30-10:30am
-Beta Club Executive Council meeting in gym wrestling room during lunch. Mount-Simmons
-TSIC Juniors & Seniors meet with Dr. Catlin in librarys dual enrollment classroom @ 1:00pm
-Band practice 2:45-4:30pm
-Cross Country practice 3:00-5:00pm
-Girls Golf practice 3:00-5:30pm
-Football practice 3:00-6:00pm
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Oct 2 continued -Varsity Cheer practice in multi-purpose building, 2:45-4:30pm
-Boys Basketball Try-outs (grades 6-12) in multi-purpose bldg., 3:30-5:30pm- Coach Williams
-Away M/S Volleyball game vs Tolar 2 4:00pm- Doubleheader (depart FCS @ 1:50pm)
-Away Volleyball games vs Liberty: JV @ 6:00pm Vars @ 7:00pm (depart FCS @ 1:50pm)
**Fri, Oct 3: -ACTIVITY SCHEDULE- H/S & M/S
-Deadline to turn in Intent to Run for H/S Homecoming Court - must turn in to Ms. Edwards by 2:10pm
-Field Trip: STEM students to Gulf-Franklin Center, Port St. Joe (Depart 8:00am?? Return: 3:00pm)- Malcolm
-Field Trip: (5) TSIC students changed to 10/1/14
-Mr. Robinson meeting with Seniors (one on one) during day- RE: early acceptance college applications
-Countrymans 1
st
& 2
nd
period class to Bayside Lab, 9:15-10:15am- weather permitting
-Softball Meeting, grades 6-12, in gym wrestling room during lunch. - Coach Collins
-Pep Rally H/S & M/S in gym, 1:40-2:10pm
-Odyssey of the Mind in room 1017 (Countryman), 2:45-5:00pm
-Cross Country practice 3:00-5:00pm
-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
-Home Varsity Football game vs Port St. Joe @7:30pm
**Sat, Oct 4: -FLA School Nutrition Regional I Seminar in FCS cafeteria & multipurpose bldg, Noon-5:00pm (Hilton/Dalton)
-Fundraiser: Play Basketball & Eat with Boys Varsity Basketball Team $20 Donation
6:00-9:00pm: Students in grades 3-5 9:00pm-midnight: Students in grades 6-12
Hotdogs, chips, & drink will be included. - Coach Mackenzie Williams
**Mon, Oct 6: -Band practice 2:45-4:30pm
-Varsity 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
-Cross Country practice 3:00-5:00pm
-Girls Golf practice 3:00-5:30pm
-Football practice 3:00-6:00pm
-Volleyball practice in gym: M/S 3:30-4:30 JV 3:30-5:00 Vars 5:00-7:00 Stanton
**Tue, Oct 7: -H/S vote for Homecoming Court during breakfast & lunch
-SGA Officers to County Commissioners meeting @ 9:10am
-Guest Speaker: Joyners 2
nd
period class Connie Head from GCSC
-FCA meeting for H/S students in gym wrestling room during lunch (pizza will be provided)
-Band practice 2:45-4:30pm
-Varsity Cheer practice in multi-purpose building, 2:45-4:30pm
-Away Girls Golf Big Bend Championship at Hilaman Golf Course, Tallahassee @ 8:00am
-Cross Country practice 3:00-5:00pm
-Football practice 3:00-6:00pm
-Volleyball practice in gym: M/S 3:30-4:30 JV 3:30-5:00 Vars 5:00-7:00 Stanton



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
New Teachers Meeting: TODAY, Oct. 1, in front office conference room @ 7:30am.

M/S Teachers Meeting: Tues, Oct. 7, in room 1017, 2:10-2:45pm.



FCS STAFF BIRTHDAYS 9/29-10/5
NONE


Miscellaneous
**Tutors Needed: Franklin County School District Part-time Position- Franklin County Adult School Tutors for Apalachicola, Eastpoint,
Carrabelle, & Franklin County Jail. Grant Funded Salary for 2014-15 School Year. Deadline- 10/3/14 at Noon. Application &
requirements on website: www.franklincountyschools.org under Employment Opportunities.
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**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.



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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