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Seahawk Scoop

Thursday, April 2, 2015

MOTTO: Aspire to Soar

**11TH-12TH GRADE FCAT READING RETAKES: Check under weekly calendar of events for specific dates.
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Award Ceremony Schedule

Elementary
Kindergarten: In the Multi-Purpose Gym @ 9:30am
1st Grade: In the Multi-Purpose Gym @ 10am
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2 -3rd Grade: In the Multi-Purpose Gym @ 10:30am
4th-5th Grade: In the Multi-Purpose Gym @ 1pm
Middle School
6th-8th Grade: In the Multi-Purpose Gym @ 8:05am
High School
9th-12th Grade: In the High School Gym @ 8:05am

** H/S Distracted Drivers Assembly: Friday, April 3, In the Media Center during 1-4th period. Teachers, refer to email for
specific class scheduled times.
**SR/JR: Touch up your smile before prom or graduation with a FREE Tooth Bleaching Kit, visit the Health Clinic today for more info.

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

Want To Be A 2015-16 FCS Cheerleader??

Cheer tryout packets are available at the following locations
Varsity- In room 421 (see Ms. Clark)
Middle School- In room 413 (see Ms. Smith)
Or in the front office (see Mrs. Allison Chipman) Must be returned by April 24th

Mrs. DeVaughns Class is now accepting gently used donations to be featured in the
Seahawk Treasure Hunt Store. Students are learning the process of getting a job & running
a business. Your support is greatly appreciated. Please contact Mrs. DeVaughn for a list of
desired items.
**Activity Bus: The activity bus departs at 5:15pm -Mondays thru Thursdays for students involved in after school activities.
All unsupervised students need to be sent to the office to call home.

All Scholarship Info & Applications are available in Ms. Joyners classroom.
FCS Booster Club: Postmark by 4/8/15
Justin B. Griffin: Postmark by 4/13/15
Friends of the Reserve: Postmark by 4/15/15
Gulf/Franklin Retired Educators Association: Postmark by 4/30/15
Florida Seafood Festival Scholarship: Postmark by 5/1/15
Willie B. Speed Higher Education: $250 Postmark by 5/1/15
Children of Divorce: $1,000Postmark by 5/1/15
Apalachicola Bay Rotary Club: Due by 5/8/15
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 songs)

For information on the McKay Scholarship for students with disabilities go to www.franklincountyschool.org click on Student
Services then Exceptional Student Education Services. Available in English & Spanish. For Further information contact the

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ESE Office @ 670-2810 ex.4108 or 4109.

FCS WEEKLY CALENDAR OF EVENTS

**Thu, April 2:

-11th-12th FCAT Retakes

-H/S Biology Field Trip to estuary 9-1:45
-Easter Bunny Pictures 8-11pm -Barber
-NHS Mtg in the gym during lunch
-TSIC students meeting with Dr. Lois Catlin in library @ 1:00pm
-5th Grade play practice on cafeteria stage 2:00-3:00pm Melanie Humble
-Band practice 2:30-4:00pm
-After School tutoring grades 3-12, 3:00-5:00pm
-Weightlifting practice 2:30-4:30pm- York
-Home Varsity Softball vs Monroe @ 6pm

**Fri, April. 3:

- EARLY RELEASE: EASTER BREAK

-Countryman to Bayside Lab 9:15-10:15am
-H/S Marine Science 3rd/5th period class to Bayside Lab- Klink
-Special Arts 11:15-12:15 (DeVaughn) 1-2pm (Parish)
-Odyssey of the Mind in room 1017 (Countryman), 2:45-5:00pm
-Band practice 2:30-4:00pm
-Home V Baseball vs. S. Walton @ 6pm
-Weightlifting Meet vs St. Joe Middle @ 3:30 - York

**Sat, April. 4: - Track/Field @ Chiles (departing @ 6:30am)

**Mon, April 6: - EASTER BEAK-NO SCHOOL
-Away Softball vs McClay 4pm
**Tue, April 7:

-FCA meeting for H/S students in gym wrestling room during lunch students get lunch trays then go to gym
-Brain Bowl practice in room 1220 (Duhart), 2:30-4:00pm
-Softball/Baseball practice 2:45-5:00pm
-Weightlifting practice 2:30-4:30 -York
-After School tutoring grades 3-12, 3:00-5:00pm
-Away V. Baseball vs W. Gadsden 4pm (departing @ 1pm)
-Track/Field practice 3:00-5:00pm

**Wed, April 8: -SGA officers meeting in gym wrestling room during lunch
-Odyssey of the Mind in room 1017 (Countryman), 2:45-5:00pm
-Band practice 2:30-4:00pm
-Weightlifting Practice 2:30-4:30 -York
-Volleyball Conditioning in the gym 3-5pm-Stanton
-Track/Field @ St. Joe (departing @ 8am)
-Softball/Baseball practice 2:45-5:00pm
MENU THURSDAY 4/2/15
BREAKFAST CHOICES
Chicken Biscuit, Toast, Cereal, Waffle Graham, Yogurt Parfait w/Fruit, Juice, Milk

LUNCH CHOICES
Popcorn Chicken, Chef Salad, Lite Meal, PB Jamwich w/Cheese Stick & Spicy Chips, Pizza, Mashed Potatoes, Broccoli w/Dip,
Fruit Juice, Milk

Mark Your Calendars

Spring Pictures: April 9
9th Grade Spring Fling: April 11 (7-11pm)
Prom: April 18
Cheerleading Tryouts: April 29-May 1st

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TEACHER/STAFF Info

**Baked Goods Available: Thurs. April 2: Swing by the front office lounge & make a donation on the dessert of
your choice- courtesy of NHS
**Lunchroom Drink Machine: If you have recently lost $$ in the drink machine, see Mrs. Allison Chipman in the front office

FCS STAFF BIRTHDAYS 3/30/15-4/3/15

Kati Hathcock 4/1

Cathy Wood 4/2

Miscellaneous
Franklin County School Districts Equity Coordinator is Nick OGrady.

Contact Information: 85 School Road, Eastpoint Phone 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 6:00pm8:00pm 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
indef.

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.

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