Thursday February 9, 2012 , Thur day,

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

We are proud to be a B school . . . And we are striving to be an A !

Seahawk Scoop

BLACK HISTORY MONTH

The First African-American Published Poet
Phillis Wheatley was the first Black American to have her writings published in 1773. This brought her fame in the 13 American colonies and England. Who was the first African-American to win the Nobel Prize for Literature? Check your answer tomorrow!
Phillis Wheatley 1753-1784

CONGRATULATIONS to Franklin County District Teacher of the Year . . . Carl Lester, FCS H/S Teacher/ Band Director CONGRATULATIONS to Franklin County District School Related Employee of the Year . . . Celia McIntyre, FCLC Custodian

A Note of Appreciation:
Words can not express what a wonderful evening was had by all who attended the Evening with the Stars Banquet Monday night. A special thanks goes out to Dolores Croom & Harolyn Walker - they dedicated many hours in preparation for this event. Their organizational skills are truly amazing. Thank you to Cheryl Creek & the Culinary students for the wonderful meal. Thanks to those who helped in organizing, setting up &/or cleaning up - Elinor MountSimmons, Barbara Lee, Louise Chipman, Carla Bankston, the SWAT members, Lois Sanders, Pastor David Walker, Trinity Hardy, Beyla Walker, Aaliyah West, & the Centennial Bank employees. Thanks to Sally Wheeler for producing the video of our stars it was a blast from the past! To those whose names were not mentioned above, but who helped in anyway to make this night a great success - thank you! Parents & Students . . . just a friendly reminder . . . Franklin County School does not accept outside delivery of Valentines flowers/ gifts for students.

**VALENTINES DAY TSIC (Take Stock in Children) SCHOLARSHIP FUNDRAISER:

Student members of TSIC will be taking orders for long stem roses for Valentines Day. A single stem rose is $2.00, a dozen are $20. Order forms have been put in the teachers boxes. Flowers must be paid for when orders are placed. Javeion Winfield, Tiffani Schmidt, & Jessica Dempsey will go around to classrooms to pick up the orders. DEADLINE TO ORDER IS TODAY, FEB. 9. Your orders may be picked up on Valentines Day, Feb. 14, on the stage in the cafeteria during lunch time.

**H/S MATH TUTORING: Math tutoring now available for H/S students on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 2:153:00pm, in room 1220.

**Take Stock in Children Mentoring & Scholarship Program: Admission applications are now
available from Mr. Robinson or Ms. Cathy Carroll in the FCS Guidance office. Completed applications are to placed in Dr. Catlins mailbox in the FCS front office. The deadline for submission will be March 5, 2012.

**MISS SEAHAWK PAGEANT:

Late registration with additional fee of $15 (total of $75 due with application) may be accepted up until Fri, Feb. 17th. There will be five age/grade divisions. The pageant will be held Feb. 25th in the FCS Cafetorium. To be eligible, young ladies must be enrolled in Franklin County School, grades Pre-K through 11. Pick up application forms from Ms. Buffkin in the front office or contact Ms. Lynn Clark or Ms. Howze for more information.

**FREE - MOVIE NIGHT @ FRANKLIN COUNTY SCHOOL:

Mark your calendars . . . American Teacher, a film by Oscar winner Vanessa Roth, will be shown in the Franklin County School cafeteria on Wed, Feb. 15, 6:00-8:00pm! Popcorn & hotdogs will be served, so be sure to RSVP by calling 653-2132 to reserve your free tickets. Bring your friends, relatives, and neighbors to this special screening. Join in the conversation. Sponsored by the Citizens for Franklins Great Schools.

FCAT Writing Camp for 4th Grade will be held on Saturdays, 9:00am to 12:00 Noon, on Feb. 11
& 25.

FCAT Reading and Math/Science Camps for grades 3-5 will also be held on Saturdays,
9:00am to 12 Noon, on Feb. 11, 25, March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31. Please contact Mrs. Harolyn Walker at 670-2800, ext. 1408, - or your child's teacher to reserve your child a seat.

**K-5 Grade: Choice of One- Cheese Pizza, Yogurt Lite Meal, or PBJ Sandwich Choice of Two- Fresh Fruit, Broccoli w/ Cheese, Buttery Corn; May Select- WW Roll
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LUNCH FOR THURSDAY- 02/09/12

**6th-12th Grade: Choice of above or Pepperoni Pizza or Bosco Sticks

FCS WEEKLY CALENDAR OF EVENTS

**Thur, Feb 9: **Thur, 9: -Jr. Prom Committee meeting in cafeteria during breakfast -Away JV/Vars Softball games vs Wewa- JV@ 3:00pm Vars @ 5:00pm -School Board Meeting at the Willie Speed Boardroom, Eastpoint, @ 6:00pm -School -4/5th Grade Special Art Session in room 626, 12:45-1:45pm -Elem & M/S Odyssey of the Mind to meet in Ms. Countrymans room, 1018, 2:30-Elementary Valentines Dance in the cafeteria, 5:30-7:30pm Fundraiser for 4th -Home JV/VarsSoftball games vs WakullaJV-4:00 Vars- 6:00pm -Boys Vars Basketball District 4- 1A Semi-Final Game at Blountstown- ??? vs

**Fri, Feb 10: **Fri, 10: 5:00pm Grade Class Trip ???

**Sat, Feb 11: -Saturday School, by invitation only, 8:00am-2:00pm. Dont be late & bring **Sat, 11: your own lunch! -ACT Test in Ms. Lees room, 807, 8:00am-12:00 noon -Boys Vars Basketball District 4- 1A Semi-Final Game at Blountstown- ??? vs ??? **Mon, Feb 13: **Mon, 13: 5:00pm -M/S SGA meeting in Ms. Stantons room during lunch -Elem & M/S Odyssey of the Mind to meet in Ms. Countrymans room, 1018, 2:30-Home M/S Baseball game vs Altha @ 4:30pm -Senior Parent Informational meeting in the library, 5:30-6:00pm -Away Vars Baseball game vs Wewa @ 7:00pm

**Tue, Feb 14: **Tue, 14:

-NHS meeting in Ms. Duharts room during breakfast -M/S & H/S FCA meetings in the wrestling room during lunches -Home Vars Softball game Godby @ 4:00pm -M/S & H/S SWAT meetings in room 1221 during lunches -H/S SGA meeting in the gym wrestling room during lunch -SWAT Cheer Team meeting in room 1221 @ 2:20pm -Home Vars Baseball game vs Arnold @ 5:00pm -Free Movie Night in the cafeteria, 6:00-8:00pm Open to community RSVP 653-

**Wed, Feb 15: **Wed, 15:

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Mark Your Calendars

**SCHOOL BOARD MEETING: **NO SCHOOL: **SAC MEETING:

Feb. 9 @ 6:00pm

Feb. 20 Presidents Day Feb. 21 @ 6:00pm Feb. 28-March 1

**FLA WRITES TESTING:

TEACHER/STAFF Info
**Culinary Class Cafe: Fri, Feb. 10 - 10:45am - 1:30pm DONATION: $8.00 MENU: Eggplant Parmesan, Spaghetti & Meatballs, Antipasto Salad, Green Salad, Bread Sticks DESSERT: New York Cheesecake, Raspberry Cheesecake **H/S Honors Teachers Meeting: **Faculty Meetings with Deans: Mon, Feb. 13, in room 117 @ 2:30pm Wed, Feb. 15, after school locations TBA

Faculty Meetings: 1 & 3 Wednesday of each month @ 2:30pm School Leadership Meetings: 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month @ 2:30pm RTI Meetings: Every Tuesday by Appointment

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FCS STAFF BIRTHDAYS 2/6-2/12 Cathy Carroll (2/7) Patricia Hollenbeck (2/7)
Please let me know if your birthday doesnt get listed. - Ms. Browning

Miscellaneous
**Dixie Youth League T-Ball, Baseball, & Softball: Signup is starting for 2012 season. Child must be at
least 5 years old before May 1. Participation fee: $50 for 1st child & $45 for each child after that. Signup dates: Thurs, Feb. 9 from 6-7:00pm Saturday, Feb. 11 from 11am-1pm. Apalach residents signup @ DW Wilson Sports complex. Eastpoint residents signup @ Vroom Sports Complex. Carrabelle residents signup @ Will Kendrick Sports Complex.

GED CLASSES
GED Classes have started back at Franklin County School.
Classes will be on Mondays & Tuesdays from 4:00-8:00pm. Register with Ms. Linda Bradley during class hours in the 1100 Building, Room 1111. The next GED Test will be given Feb. 27 & 28, 2012 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.