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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.
**Flag Corps Tryouts: Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday: Students should meet Ms. Duhart in front of the H/S gym @ 2:30
**4th Grade Final Parent/Student Mtg. Today, April 30, in Mrs. Barbers room @ 7pm
**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.

Meet Gulf Coast State College

Today, April 30
6-7pm in the FCS Media Center

Duke Energy Live Line Demonstration

Today, April 30
6-7:30 in the FCS Cafeteria

AFTER SCHOOL TUTORING: Last day of tutoring will be Thursday, April 30th. For more info call 670-2800.
**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.

Seahawk Arts Showcase

May 4-8th from 6-7pm
Museum of Art in Apalachicola
Opening Reception- Monday, May 4, 2015

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.

MENU THURSDAY4/30/15
BREAKFAST CHOICES
Managers Choice

LUNCH CHOICES
Hamburger Steak w/ Rice & Gravy, Pizza, Chicken Fajita Wrap, Squash, Fresh Vegetable, Fruit Cup, Juice, Milk

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FCS WEEKLY CALENDAR OF EVENTS

**Thu, April 30:

- FSA MATH MAKE-UPS

- Beta Club Mtg. for Inductees & Exec. Council members in the Gym during lunch
-5th Grade play practice on cafeteria stage 2:00-3:00pm Melanie Humble
-Band practice 2:30-4:00pm
-JV/V Cheer Tryouts 2:45-5:00pm (postponed)
-After School tutoring grades 3-12, 3:00-5:00pm
-Meet Gulf Coast State College 6-7pm
-Duke Energy Demonstration/Presentation 10:30am (for students) 6pm (community)
-Spring Football Practice 2:30-5:00pm- York
-Flag Corps Tryouts outside H/S gym2:30-4pm-Duhart
-4th Grade Parent Mtg. in room 315 @ 7pm

**Fri, May 1:

- FSA MATH MAKE UPS

-Countryman to Bayside Lab 9:15-10:15am
-1ST Grade Estuary/Library Field Trip Dempsey/Vause 8:45-1:45
-2nd Grade Tallahassee Museum Field Trip (All Classes) 8:45-1:45
-H/S Marine Science 3rd/5th period class to Bayside Lab- Klink
-Special Arts 11:15-12:15 (DeVaughn) 1-2pm (Parish)
-Spring Football Practice 2:30-5:00pm- York
-Track/Field State Finals TBA
-JV/V Cheer Tryouts 2:45-5:00pm (postponed)
-Band practice 2:30-4:00pm

**Mon, May 4: - 8th GRADE FSA MATH TEST

-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
**Tue, May 5: -8th GRADE FSA MATH TEST
-ALGEBRA 1 EOC
-FCA meeting for M/S students in gym wrestling room during lunch students get lunch trays then go to gym
- Spring Football Practice 2:30-5:00 York
- NHS School Beautification Project from 2:30-3:30
-After School tutoring grades 3-12, 3:00-5:00pm
-Art Integration Exhibit @ the Museum of Art, Apalachicola 6-7pm
- Beta Induction Ceremony in the library @ 6pm
**Wed, May 6: -GEOMETRY EOC
-ALGEBRA 1 EOC
-H/S Art Field Trip Ms. Gavigans 5th & 6th period
-SGA officers mtg. in gym wrestling room during lunch
-Band practice 2:30-4:00pm
-Volleyball Conditioning in the gym 3-5pm-Stanton
- Spring Football Practice 2:30-5:00 York

Mark Your Calendars

4th Grade St. Augustine Trip: May 5-7
Spring Band Concert: May 7
8th Grade Washington, D.C. Trip: May 11-15
5th Grade Presents: Beanie The Bamboozling Book Machine: May 14-15

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TEACHER/STAFF Info

** Teacher & Support Staff Success Award: Please turn in portfolio to Mrs. Allison at the front desk by Friday, May 1 st.
**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 4/27/15-5/3/15
Wanda Brannan 4/28

Laura King 5/2

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 6:00pm-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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