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Tuesday,
Tues , May 3, 2011
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"Our great glory is not in never failing, but rising every time we fail."
Ralph Waldo Emerson

CONGRATULATIONS to our 2011-12 CHEERLEADERS

VARSITY: Captain- Ashley Carroll, Co Captain- Cynthia Duncan, Co Captain- Haleigh Ming, Roxanna
Barahona, Savannah Cook, Andrea Cupid, Shameika Lake, Zoie Lance, Trianna Lockley, Cheyenne
Martin, Morgan Martin, Kayle Martina, Shelby Myers, Erin Riley, Bria Walker, Aaliyah West, & Chamaiya
Williams
MIDDLE SCHOOL: Captain- Jaylynn Lyston, Co Captain- Alexis O’Neal, Tiffany Bentley, Tori Cook,
Tia Cummings, Trinity Hardy, Sierra Shattuck

**STAFF & STUDENTS: The recent storms have left parts of Alabama without resources. Let’s make a nice
contribution of all kinds --- NOT MONEY. Please drop off items (water, non-perishable goods, and any necessity items) to
Mr. London’s office or the SRO’s office. Drop off deadline is May 11. Our deputies have volunteered to deliver the items.
For more info contact Sgt. Ryan Sandoval @ 670-2831.

**LITERACY on the LAWN: Thurs, May , on the front lawn of the school-
Elementary parents were sent an invitation requesting RSVP by today, May 3. Grade level times were on the
invitation.
Middle School parents are invited from 12:16-2:15pm. Bring a beach towel and enjoy lunch & Literacy on the
Lawn!!!
**”James and the Giant Peach”: Thurs, May 5, in the FCS cafeteria @ 6:00pm,
the public is invited to the evening performance of “James and the Giant Peach” by the 5th grade students.
The play will be performed Thurs, May 5, at approx. 2:00pm for grades K-3.
On Fri, May 6, there will be a performance at approx. 2:00pm for grades 4-6.
**ACT REGISTRATION: Fri, May 6- last day to register for the ACT which will be given June 11.
**SCIENCE PROJECT BACK BOARDS: Now on sale - $6.00. See Ms. Buffkin or Ms. Sawyer to purchase.
Science Projects due Wed, May 4.

LUNCH FOR TODAY

**K-5th Grade: Chicken Nuggets, Diced Peaches, Potato Puffs, Fresh Veggie
**6th -12th Grade: Choice of above or Pizza, Chicken Item, Chef Salad, or Lite Alternative

ACADEMIC INFORMATION
**GCCC Dual Enrollment-Summer & Fall: Fri, May 6- last day to register for the summer & fall terms.
The dual enrollment office will be open 8:00am-4:00pm.
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SCHOLARSHIPS
-Forgotten Coast Builders Assoc. $1,000 Scholarship: Must be postmarked by Fri, May 6. Preference given
to student majoring in a construction related field, but is not required. Applications in Mrs. Duhart’s & Guidance
-JCI Senators Scholarship: Due by May 8. Applications in Mrs. Duhart’s & Guidance
-Fairpoint Communications $1,000 Scholarship: Due by May 9. Applications in Mrs. Duhart’s & Guidance
-Apalachicola Bay Rotary Scholarship: Due by May 15. Applications in Mrs. Duhart’s & Guidance
 -Gulf Coast Foundation Scholarships:
Legacy: Due by May 15. Open to students whose parents obtained a degree from GCCC. See Ms. McGrath
Edward K Roberts- Due by May 15. For part-time students for tuition, board, books, child care, car
repairs etc. See McGrath
NEW -Rex Partington Scholarship: Due by May 15. Seniors with interest/planned future in performing arts, art
Education or related subject. Applications in Mrs. Duhart’s & Guidance

FCS WEEKLY CALENDAR OF EVENTS

**Tues,
**Tues, May 3:
3: -NHS
-NHS meeting in room 1210 during breakfast
-FCA
-FCA meetings in the gym during M/S & H/S lunch periods
-Band Flag Team tryouts in the band room from 3:30pm-5:00pm
-GED Test in the FCS library @ 6:00pm
**Wed,
**Wed, May 4:
4: -SCIENCE PROJECTS DUE
-Field Trip: KG to Gulf Marine Specimen Lab, Panacea from 8:45am-2:00pm
-SGA meeting during HS lunch
-Band Flag Team tryouts in the band room from 3:30pm-5:00pm
**Thur,
**Thur, May 5:
5: -Science Fair Judging
-AP English Literature Exam for 11th & 12th Grade in room 1201 & 1202 @
8:00am
-K-8 “Literacy
“Literacy on the Lawn” from 11:00am-1:00pm
-Elementary Play – “James and the Giant Peach” - in the cafeteria:
Afternoon Performance for Grades KG-3rd @ 1:?? pm
Evening Performance @ 6:00pm - OPEN TO THE PUBLIC,
PUBLIC,
-Band Flag Team tryouts in the band room from 3:30pm-5:00pm
**Fri,
**Fri, May 6:
6: -Science Fair Viewing
-Senior Class Trip to Orlando, Depart: 8:10am Return: May 8
-Elementary Play – “James and the Giant Peach” - in the cafeteria:
Afternoon performance for Grades 4-6
**Mon,
**Mon, May 9: -BOOK FAIR through Monday, May 16th – in the library from 8:30am-2:30pm
-Field Trip: 1st Grade to the Challenger Learning Center from 7:45am-2:??pm
-PTO meeting in the library @ 6:00pm

Mark Your Calendars

**PTO MEETING: May 9
**BOOK FAIR: May 9- May 16
**SCHOOL BOARD MEETING: May 11
**SAC MEETING: May 17
**MUFFINS FOR MOMS (in library): May 20 (K-8th moms)

TEACHER/STAFF Info
**STAFF: Turn off all devices (computers, printers, lights) before leaving work!!!
This should be done every day when leaving your classroom/office.

**TEACHERS: Success Awards must be turned in to Denise Roux by Fri, May 6!

**TEACHER APPRECIATION LUNCHEON: Wed, May 4, in the cafeteria teachers’ lounge, 11:00am-1:30pm
**School Leadership Meeting: Wed, May 4, in room 117 @ 3:20pm
**CULINARY CLASS CAFÉ: Fri, May 6 - Serving from 10:45am-1:30pm. Donation- $8.00
Shepherds’ Pie, Chicken & Dumplings, Green Bean Casserole, Broccoli
MENU:
w/ Cheese Yeast Rolls
DESSERTS: Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie, Vinegar Pie
**RTI MEETINGS: Every Tuesday **RTI Discussions- M/S & H/S: 1st & 3rd Tuesday of month
**PBS MEETINGS: 3rd Monday of month **FACULTY MEETINGS: 2nd & 4th Wednesday of month
 **SCHOOL BASED LEADERSHIP MEETINGS: 1st & 3rd Wednesday of month

Miscellaneous
**Project Graduation Meeting: Thurs, May 5, at the Franklin County Health Dept Conference room in
Apalachicola @ 5:30pm.
**Friday Night Movie: The Renovatio Youth Leadership Organization is doing a fundraiser for their educational trip
this summer. The group will be having a “Friday Night Movie Night” on May 13 at the St. Patrick’s Church in Apalachicola
from 4:00pm-midnight. Advance tickets are $5.00 or $7.00 if purchased at the door. To purchase tickets, please see
Deanna Quick, Adreenah Wynn or any other Renovatio member.

**PARENTS – FYI : If you need some control over your child’s computer & email use, you may find the
following website/link very helpful: http://www.mousemail-beta.com

GED Classes have moved back to Franklin County School!

Classes are held on Mondays, Tuesdays, & Thursdays (except holidays) from 4:00pm-8:00pm in 1100 building.
To register, see Linda Bradley from 4:00-7:00pm on days above.
The next GED Test will be given June 20 & 21 at the Franklin County School library at 6:00pm.
To register for the test contact Linda Bradley during GED classes or Maxine Creamer @ 670-4481.
The Franklin County Adult Education Courses do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex,
National origin, age, handicap, or marital status.

**PARENTS – register to receive automated emergency calls from the Franklin County Sheriff
Dept. You will be notified of any emergency situations in Franklin County (for example; emergency
school closings, road closings). Go to www.franklinsheriff.com , on the top right of home page- click
on “Franklin County Florida Emergency Notification System” emblem & complete required information.

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