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MOTTO: Aspire to Soar

** STATE ASSESSMENT TESTING: Parents, testing is in full swing for several different grade levels and will continue through May.
Please be sure your child gets plenty of rest & arrives to school on time, attendance is vital to the success of our students. See testing
dates below under the FCS Calendar of Events section.

Mrs. Gay Receives SHINE Award from Governor

Mrs. Gay, along with seven other educators from across Florida, was recognized as an
Outstanding Educator on April 14, 2015.
We have been fortunate to have Mrs. Gay for 38 years and currently she serves as our
5th grade math & science teacher.
**Take Stock In Children Applications: Students from 7th-9th grade interested in the Take Stock program can pick up an application
from Mr. Robinson. Deadline to submit is May 12, 2015.
**FREE SPORTS PHYSICAL: Sacred Heart Medical Group is offering FREE physicals to all athletes today from 5-7pm at the St. Joe High
School. If you receive this physical now it will be good thru 2015-16 school year.
**Senior Trip Mtg.: Thurs. April 23: Important information for students & parents attending the trip @ 6pm in the library

Seahawk Art Exhibit

Ms. Countryman and Ms. Humble are collecting art pieces for the student
display at the Museum of Art on May 4th. Teachers, please submit all work by
April 29th.

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.

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. Desire items include: books, games, puzzles, toys, DVDs, etc
Check back for Store Opening Date!
**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.
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
National Assoc. For The Education of Homeless Children & Youth: Accepted from January 1-June 19, 2015
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
ESE Office @ 670-2810 ex.4108 or 4109.

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FCS WEEKLY CALENDAR OF EVENTS

**Tue, April 21: -K-2 GRADE TESTING

-5th GRADE FCAT SCIENCE TEST
-7th 8th ENGLISH/LANGUAGE ARTS FSA TEST
-Social Science Presentation in Mrs. Duharts class 1-3 period
-FCA meeting for M/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
-Football Conditioning 2:30-4:30 -York
-After School tutoring grades 3-12, 3:00-5:00pm
-Track/Field practice 3:00-5:00pm
-V. Baseball District Tournament in St. Joe @ 6pm
-SAC Mtg. in room 117 @ 6pm
**Wed, April 22: -K-2 GRADE TESTING
-7TH 8TH GRADE ENGLISH/LANGUAGE ARTS FSA TEST
-SGA meeting in gym wrestling room during lunch
-Band practice 2:30-4:00pm
-Volleyball Conditioning in the gym 3-5pm-Stanton
-Track/Field practice 3:00-5:00pm
-V. Baseball District Tournament in St. Joe @ 6pm
**Thu, April 23:

- K-2nd GRADE TESTING

- 6th GRADE MATH FSA TESTING
-NHS Mtg. in the gym during lunch
-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
-Football Conditioning 2:30-4:30pm- York
-Track/Field practice 3:00-5:00pm
-Senior Parent Mtg in the library @ 6pm

**Fri, April. 24:

- FSA TEST MAKE -UPS

-PROGRESS REPORTS GO HOME
-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)
-Band practice 2:30-4:00pm

**Sat, April. 25:

-Band Fundraiser: Riverfront Festival booth & Bagging for Bucks in Carrabelle

**Mon, April 27: - FSA TEST MAKE-UPS

-H/S 2nd/4th Marine Science to the Bayside Dock (Klink)
-JR Officers Mtg. in the cafeteria during lunch
-M/S & Varsity Spring Football practice 2:30-5:00pm
-Volleyball Conditioning in the gym 3-5pm-Stanton
-8th Grade Parent Mtg For DC Trip in room 1010 @ 6pm

MENU MONDAY4/20/15
BREAKFAST CHOICES
Managers Choice

LUNCH CHOICES
Spaghetti w/Meatballs, Homemade Pizza, Chicken Nuggets, Chicken Sandwich, Sweet Potato Fries, Squash, Fruit Cup, Milk

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Mark Your Calendars

Cheerleading Tryouts: April 29-May 1
Senior Trip: April 30-May 3
4th Grade St. Augustine Trip: May 5-7

TEACHER/STAFF Info

** Book Study Group Black: Weds. April 22: in the library @ 2:20
** GoMath Presentation: Thurs. April 23: in the library @ 2:15
** Emvision Math Web Presentation: Fri. April 24: in the library @ 2:15
**Teacher Certification Renewal Mtg: Fri. May 15: If your certificate expires on 6/30/15 you must have 20 in-service points
in ESE for renewal. Ms. Malone will be at ABC @ 9am and at FCS @ 1pm. http://www.fl-pda.org/ Please print a copy for the

principal and send one to district office to the attention of J. Malone

FCS STAFF BIRTHDAYS 4/20/15-4/26/15
Louise Chipman 4/21

April Dalton 4/26

Kassi Malcolm 4/26

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 6:00pm-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
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.

Follow Franklin County School on Twitter @SeahawkLifeFC

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