Friday, October 7, 2011 , 1 Fri

Be Responsible . . . Be Respectful . . . Be Safe!

A reminder to keep collecting the Box Tops for Education! $200 worth has already been sent off this school year! Also, mark your calendar for future PTO meetings - meetings are the 2nd Monday of each month unless a holiday.
**SENIORS:
She must have money in to the Travel Agency by Nov. 1. 1) T-shirt orders for the first delivery are due TODAY, Oct. 7. Turn in to Mrs. Wheeler. 2) Date change!!! The first down payment of $75 must be turned in to Mrs. Wheeler by Oct. 28!

Seahawk Scoop

PTO MEETING - Monday, Oct. 10, in the library @ 6:00pm

**Middle School SGA: This year Middle School will have a Student Government Council! To sign up for your
chance to be chosen as a M/S SGA Representative, see Ms. Stanton during breakfast or after school- DEADLINE IS TODAY, OCT. 7th.

**SWAT Fundraiser: FCS SWAT Team participated in the Relay for Life in April & was able to present the
American Cancer Society a check for $1,000. One of the fundraiser which helped make that possible was Change for a Cure. SWAT is again trying to reach or surpass their goal of $1,000. SWAT members will bring a Change for a Cure bottle to each KG-8th grade classroom. Students are asked to bring change to fill the bottle through Nov. 4. The class that fills their bottle the most times will get their choice of either an Ice Cream Party or a Pizza Party.

**A message from David & Michelle Meyer - 10/5/11:

Michelle and I have elected to do surgery for Jackson that we believe will improve his quality of life. The surgery will help Jackson gain weight and prevent him from throwing up. Two issues we have dealt with since he was born will be taken care once and for all. For parents it is a feeling of accomplishment and peace. We are scheduled for surgery Friday and recuperate over the weekend. If everything goes well we could be home Tuesday or Wednesday of next week. UPDATE 10/6/11 - Surgery will be week after next. This was a tough decision for us. It makes me feel so good to know my colleagues are praying for us to make the best decision for Jackson. We thank you so much for the many prayers and well wishes. Take care and may God bless you. David and Michelle

LUNCH FOR TODAY **K-5th Grade: Choice of One- Fish Sandwich, Grilled Chicken Salad, Cheese Lite Meal, or PBJ Sandwich Choice of Two- Fresh Fruit, SideKick, Broccoli w/ Ranch Dressing; May Select- Cheese Grits **6th-12th Grade: Choice of above or Chicken Sandwich, Build your own Salad, or Lite Alternative

FCS WEEKLY CALENDAR OF EVENTS

**Fri, Oct 7: **Fri, 7: 1:30pm breakfast -Field Trip: 7th Grade Science Classes to the Eastpoint Estuary Center, 8:00am-9th Grade Class Officers meeting in Ms. Mount-Simmons room, 1217, during -H/S ARP Class First Forum in Mrs. Mount-Simmons room during 2nd period -Away Varsity Football game vs Port St. Joe @ 7:30pm -4th Grade Class Fundraiser- Oysters on the Half Shell on SGI at the Oyster Festival, 4:00pm (or until sold out) - proceeds go towards their St. Augustine Class

**Sat, Oct 8: **Sat, 8: 11:00amTrip

**Mon, Oct 10: **Mon, 10: 4:30pm IMPORTANT!!!

-Elem & M/S Odyssey of the Mind to meet in Ms. Countrymans room, 1018, 2:30-11th Grade Class & Parent meeting in the cafeteria @ 6:00pm VERY -PTO meeting in the library @ 6:00pm

**Tue, Oct 11: **Tue, 11:

-Field Trip: 3rd Grade (Boyd & Schaffer) to SGI Estuary, 8:30am-1:30pm -FCAT Retakes 12th grade -FCA meetings in the gym during H/S & M/S lunch -Home M/S-JH Volleyball game vs Tolar @ 4:00pm -Home JV/Varsity Volleyball game vs Port St. Joe @ 6:00/ 7:00pm -Home M/S-JH Football game vs Tolar @ 7:00pm -Field Trip: 3rd Grade (Dykes & Shirley) to SGI Estuary, 8:30am-1:30pm -K-5 Fire Safety Presentation by grade level in the morning -PSAT for 9th & 11th grade time/ place TBA -PLAN Test (ACT Practice Test)- 10th grade time/ place TBA -FCAT Retakes- Math 12th grade time/ place TBA -SGA meeting in the gym wrestling room during lunch -NHS meeting in Mrs. Duharts room, 1210, during breakfast -Senior Class Officers meeting in the cafeteria during lunch -M/S-JH Volleyball Conference Tournament- place & time TBA -Away Varsity Volleyball game vs W. Gadsden @ 6:00pm

**Wed, Oct 12: **Wed, 12:

**Thur, Oct 13: **Thur, 13:

Mark Your Calendars **PARENT CONFERENCE DAY: **HOMECOMING/ FOOTBALL: **REPORT CARDS:

Oct. 24 No School for Students Oct. 28

Oct. 28 Oct. 28 Rescheduled to Nov. 8 Nov. 15

**SENIOR PORTRAITS:

**SCHOOL PICTURE Re-TAKES:

TEACHER/STAFF Info

Congratulations to this weeks Staff Drawing for a gift certificate to the Culinary Class Caf Linda Gibson & Stephanie Howze
**STAFF: Have you designated a beneficiary for your FRS account or would like to change the beneficiary? The following website will give employees access to a great number of resources within the Florida Retirement System- http://www.myfrs.com **Culinary Class Cafe: TODAY, Oct. 7 - 10:45am - 1:30pm DONATION: $8.00 MENU: Fried Mullet, Fried Shrimp, Baked Beans, Cole Slaw, Cheese Grits, Hushpuppies DESSERTS: Pound Cake w/ Strawberries, Banana Pudding **School Leadership Meeting: Wed, Oct. 12, in room 117 @ 2:30pm Book Study **Teachers- Mandatory Book Study: Thurs, Oct. 13, during common planning period
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Faculty Meetings: 1st & 3rd Wednesday of each month @ 2:30pm School Leadership Meetings: 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month @ 2:30pm. RTI Meetings: Mon, Tues, & Thurs (weekly)

STAFF BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK Eddie Joseph (10/3), Shellie Blackburn (10/5), Gwen Creamer (10/6) Happy Birthday!

Miscellaneous
**Franklin County Oyster Festival: Friday-Sunday, Oct. 7-9 5K Run on Saturday morning, Oct. 8, in the state
park Fishing Tournament and other "seafood related" activities in Eastpoint on Saturday, Oct. 8 Exhibits, food, and music will be set up in Lighthouse Park on SGI Check it out at www.oysterfestivalFC.com & click on the Oyster Festival link on the top of the page.

**Authors in Apach: On Saturday, Oct. 8, there will be an autumn gathering of authors & writers, with featured

author, Robert N. Macomber. Book signings at the Raney House @ 9:30am Authors, local authors & storytellers at the Apalach Museum of Art @ 1:00pm A reception at the Orman House @ 5:30pm For more info call 653-8436.

GED CLASSES
GED Classes are now available through the TIGERS program at the Carrabelle & Apalachicola libraries. The next GED Test will be given Nov. 7 & 8 at the Franklin County School library at 6:00pm. To register for the test contact 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.

**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 Sandi Hengle, Homeless Liaison, at the Franklin County School District Office in Eastpoint, 670-2810 or cell number 323-0982.

**PARENTS: The Franklin County School 2011-12 Code of Conduct, Student Progression Plan, & the Local
Education Agency Letter to the Parents can all be viewed and/or printed from the school district website: www.franklincountyschools.org/schoolcodeofconduct.htm

**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.