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MOTTO: Aspire to Soar

Trivia Question #7

Who is generally consider the mother of the civil rights movement?

*** turn your answers in to Mrs. Chipman (front desk) during 1 st period to be entered into a weekly drawing***
(Be sure to include your name & question

Good Luck Boys as you head to Regionals

Support the Varsity Boys Basketball as they head to Chipley today to compete in the Regional
competition. A spirit bus will be available, $10 ticket. It will depart from FCS Gym @ 4pm. All students
must have a permission slip; students 13 & under must be accompanied by an adult.
See Ms. Mount-Simmons to purchase your ticket & get permission slip

**Senior Cap & Gown Pictures: Today, Feb. 17th 2-8pm in the 1100 building (Edward
**Seniors & College Applications: Each Friday through Feb. 20, Mr. Robinson will be available in the library to
meet with Seniors (with their teachers permission!) to assist in completing college applications.
**Seniors & Juniors: Would you like to touch up your smile before prom or graduation? Did you know you could get
a FREE Tooth Bleaching Kit. Visit the School Health Clinic for more info.
Miss Seahawk Pageant: Feb. 28th in the FCS cafetorium At 3:00 p.m.

The PTO presents: Box Top Pie Challenge:

Bring in your Box Tops for a chance to
cream your coach with a pie
School wide goal: 5,000 box tops

Pop Tab Drive Contest: Ends Feb. 20!

Winning Class will earn a party

Sponsored by the NHS to benefit the Ronald McDonald House

Heart Health Art Contest: Ends Feb. 28 One Winner from each
category: Pre-K, K-1, 2-3, 4-5

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

**ACTIVITY BUS: The activity bus will depart at 5:15pm on Mondays thru Thursdays. The Activity Bus is for students being supervised by a
school staff member for after school activities. Unsupervised students should be sent to the front office so parents can be contacted.

All Scholarship Info & Applications are available in Ms. Joyners classroom.
GCSC Foundation: for more information go to www.gcscfoundation.org/scholarships Deadline 3/1/15
FCS Booster Club: Postmark by 4/8/15
Willie B. Speed Higher Education: $250 Postmark by 5/1/15
Children of Divorce: $1,000 http://www.myfloridalaw.com/children-of-divorce-scholarship-ayo-iken/ Postmark by 5/1/15
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 song

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FCS WEEKLY CALENDAR OF EVENTS

**Tue, Feb 17:

-FCA meeting for M/S students in gym wrestling room during lunch students get lunch trays then go to gym
-Senior Cap & Gown Pictures in the library 2-8pm (Edwards)
-Brain Bowl practice in room 1220 (Duhart), 2:30-4:00pm
-Band practice 2:30-4:00pm
-Weightlifting practice 2:30-4:30pm- York
-After School tutoring grades 3-12, 3:00-5:00pm
-Track/Field practice 3:00-5:00pm
-Away JV/V Baseball vs Liberty @ 4/6pm
-Away JV/V Softball vs Liberty @ 5/7pm
-Away M/S Baseball vs Tolar @ 4:00pm
-Away M/S Softball vs Tolar @ 4:00pm
-SAC Meeting in conference room @ 6pm

**Wed, Feb. 18: -SGA Officers meeting in gym wrestling room during lunch
-Odyssey of the Mind in room 1017 (Countryman), 2:45-5:00pm
-Weightlifting practice 2:30-4:30pm- York
-Home JV/V Softball vs Rutherford @ 4/6pm
-Baseball practice 2:45-5:00pm
-Track/Field Meet in Bristol @ 3pm (departing from school @ 1pm)
**Thu, Feb. 19:

-Beta Club Meeting in the gym wrestling room during lunch

-TSIC meeting with Dr. Catlin in librarys dual enrollment classroom @ 1:00pm
-Band practice 2:30-4:00pm
-Baseball practice 2:45-5:00pm
-Softball practice 2:45-5:00pm
-After School tutoring grades 3-12 3:00-5:00pm
-Track/Field practice 3:00-5:00pm
-Weightlifting practice 2:30-4:30pm- York
-Away M/S Baseball vs Blountstown @ 4:30pm
-Away M/S Softball vs. Blountstown @ 4:30pm
-Home JV Baseball vs Wewa @ 4pm
-8th Grade Parent Meeting in room 1010 @ 6pm
-Home Varsity Baseball vs Altha @ 6pm

**Fri, Feb. 20:

-H/S Marine Science 3rd/5th to the Bayside Lab (Klink)

-Countryman to Bayside Lab 9:15-10:15am
-Marine Science 3rd/5th period class to Bayside Lab- Klink
-Jr Class Meeting in the gym wrestling room during lunch
-4th-5th grade Special Arts 1-2pm (Parish)
-Freshmen Emergency Mtg. in the library during lunch (Malcolm)
-Odyssey of the Mind in room 1017 (Countryman), 2:45-5:00pm
-Band practice 2:30-4:00pm
-Softball practice 2:45-5:00pm
-Baseball practice 2:45-5:00pm
-Home JV Baseball vs PSJ 5pm
-Away JV/V Softball vs Bozeman 5/7pm

**Sat, Feb 21:

- Track/Field vs Bay High @11am (depart 8am)

-Away JV Softball Tournament @ PSJ (TBA)

**Mon, Feb 23:

-H/S 2nd/4th Marine Science to the Bayside Dock (Klink)

-JR Officers Mtg in the wrestling rm during lunch
-Odyssey of the Mind in room 1017 (Countryman), 2:45-5:00pm
-Softball practice 2:45-5:00pm
-Baseball practice 2:45-5:00pm
-Home Varsity Softball vs Graceville @ 6pm
-Track/Field practice 3:00-5:00pm

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Mark Your Calendars

National Honor Society Ceremony: Feb 24 @ 6:30
Miss Seahawk Pageant: Feb 28 @ 3:00p
4-10th ELA Writing Test: March 2-10
Spring Break: March 16-20

TEACHER/STAFF Info

Jean Christie, AXA Rep. Today, Feb. 17, FCS campus 8-2:30; District 2:30-4pm

Book Study; Group Silver: Wed. Feb. 18, in the library @ 2:15
Teacher Appreciation: Thurs. Feb. 19, compliments of NHS @ 2:15
Lunchroom Drink Machine: If you have recently lost $$ in the drink machine, please see Mrs.Chipman in
the front office.
FCS STAFF BIRTHDAYS 2/16-2/22
Sharon Solomon 2/19

Jennifer Anderson 2/22

Miscellaneous
**Franklin County Dixie Youth League Baseball, Softball, & T-Ball: Registration Dates are Feb 17, 19, & 21 at county

ballparks in Apalachicola, Carrabelle, & Eastpoint. Registration forms also available in FCS front office, but must be turned in at one
of the above locations on dates given.

12th Annual

H-COLA proudly presents:

African-American History Festival February 20-22, 2015

Franklin County School Districts Equity Coordinator is Nick OGrady.

Contact Information: 85 School Road, Eastpoint Phone 850.670.2810 x 4110 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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