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SUMMER SCHOOL STARTS MONDAY, JUNE 11,

AT FRANKLIN COUNTY SCHOOL 8:00AM 2:30PM

Students requiring summer school will receive a letter from the guidance counselors in the next few days. Summer school will be on Mondays - Thursdays through July 26, with the exception of Wed, July 4. Bus transportation will be provided at the following bus pickup/ drop off locations: ABC Charter School in Apalach -pick up @ 7:30am -drop off approx. 3:00pm Learning Center in Eastpoint -pick up @ 7:45am -drop off approx. 2:45pm Cbelle Municipal Bldg (old high school) -pick up @ 7:30am -drop off @ approx. 3:00pm
Parents must fill out an application for their child to attend the NEST if the parent wants their child to stay at the Nest in Eastpoint or Cbelle when dropped off from summer school. The Nest hours are 8:00am-5:30pm. Parents in Apalach may sign their child up at Project Impact for its after school camp following the drop off time of 3:00pm. Parents who do not wish to enroll their child in the Nest or Project Impact must pick their child up at the designated drop off time listed above.

**Miss Florida Seafood: Applications for Miss Seafood are available in the front office. Applicants must be a Junior
or Senior, 16-18 years old. Deadline: June 30

**STUDENT MEDICATION: Students who are/were given medications by the clinic during the school year - - parents will need to pick the medication up by June 15. Any medication not picked up will be discarded by the clinic staff.

PARENT SURVEY: In an effort to improve system practices, Franklin County School District is conducting a Parent Survey. We value your opinion and ask that you take the time to complete this survey. In order to complete the survey, please go to: http://www.advanc-ed.org/survey/public/4052885 When asked to select an institution, please select Franklin County School District. Please be assured that your responses to this survey will be anonymous. Your honest opinion is appreciated. Thank you for your time and attention to this matter.

FCS WEEKLY CALENDAR OF EVENTS

**Fri, Jun 8:
**Mon, Jun 11: **Tue, Jun 12: **Wed, Jun 13: **Thur, Jun 14:

-TEACHERS LAST DAY

-Summer School Begins! 8:00am-2:30pm

HAVE A GREAT SUMMER!

-Summer School, 8:00am-2:30pm -Zumba Class in elementary gym @ 6:00-7:00pm - there will be classes through 6/28/12 -Summer School, 8:00am-2:30pm -REPORT CARD PICK UP- Time: TBA -Summer School, 8:00am-2:30pm -Zumba Class in elementary gym, 6:00-7:00pm

Mark Your Calendars Report Card Pickup: June 13 School Starts Back: August 20

FCS STAFF SUMMER BIRTHDAYS 6/4-6/30 Jennifer Edwards (6/6) Lois Shirley (6/9) Sharon Browning (6/9) Priscilla Tucker (6/16) Lois Sanders (6/27) Misty Luberto (6/28) Jaime Duhart (6/29) Liz Roper (6/29) Shirley Walker (6/12) Allison Chipman (6/29)

7/1-7/31 Elinor Mount-Simmons (7/4) Connie Sawyer (7/5) Genie Nichols (7/7) Katrina Ham (7/10) Wesley Sullivan (7/10) Melonie Inzetta (7/11) Wanda Teat (7/19) Marvin Boyd (7/29) 8/1-8/12 (teachers return 8/13- will resume with weekly birthdays at that time) W.K. Sanders (8/1) Debbie Childress (8/12) Lisa Murray (8/12)

Miscellaneous
**HEALTH FAIR: Fri, June 11, 11:00am-3:00pm at Phoenix Family Health Care Center, 1581 HWY 98, Carrabelle.
Blood pressure & diabetes screenings, body mass index, local & medical vendors. Free vision & hearing screenings for children aged 2-5. Also, door prizes & food! **The Franklin County School District will participate in the Summer Food Service Program, administered by the Florida Dept. of Education, Food and Nutrition Management, from June 11 through Aug. 20, 2012. Breakfast & lunch will be served to children at no cost. The currently approved sites are: Apalachicola Project Impact, ABC Charter School, The Learning Center, and The Nest in Carrabelle & Eastpoint.

**NEST SUMMER PROGRAM: June 11- July 30 on Mondays - Thursdays (closed July 4th) from 8:00am-5:30pm at
both NEST locations! FREE breakfast & lunch served daily. Featuring: Art, Sewing, Drama, Music Lessons, Sports, Technology, Hands-on Science Activities, Field Trips, & More! Applications are available at the NEST sites, Franklin County School & on website: www.franklincountynest.org - Please return completed application to the program office.

**SCHOLARSHIP: 2011-2012 McKay Scholarship letters for students with disabilities can be viewed at
www.franklincountyschools.org/schoolcodeofconduct.htm.
In order for a student to be eligible for the program, intent to participate in the McKay Scholarship Program must be filed on the School Choice Website at www.floirdaschoolchoice.org prior to withdrawing from public school. The deadline to apply for the first payment period of the 2012-2013 school year is July 3, 2012.

GED CLASSES
The Franklin County Adult Education Courses are offering GED classes on Mondays & Tuesdays from 4:00-8:00pm at the Franklin County School. Register with Ms. Linda Bradley during class hours in the 1100 Building, Room 1111. The next GED Test will be given Aug. 6 & 7, 2012 at the Franklin County School library at 6:00pm. To register for the test, contact Linda Bradley during class times 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/ COMMUNITY: The Franklin County "Education Funding Accountability Report" is available for viewing on our district website - www.franklincountyschools.org - under "Financial Services." - Roy Carroll, Dir. Financial Services" **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.