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MOTTO: Inspire with our Hearts, Lead with Humility, Soar with Pride.

THE FCS ELEMENTARY STUDENTS INVITE PARENTS & THE PUBLIC TO THEIR ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PROGRAM Let It Be Christmas

TODAY, DECEMBER 17, at 6:00pm In the FCS Cafeteria

Prior to the Christmas Program, there will be a Parent Informational meeting in the FCS Multipurpose Bldg. from 5:00-5:30pm. Common Core Standards for Kindergarten through 5 th grade. Refreshments will be served.
ELEMENTARY PICTURES WITH SANTA

TODAY, December 17, in FCS Library starting at 8:30am - by grade level. $3.00 per photo with one child in photo - $2 per extra person in the same photo. Students will also receive a free treat as well!

Congratulations to the 2014 FCS Teachers of the Year!

Elementary: Katrina Ham Middle School: Spencer Tolbert High School: Sherry Joyner

Early

Release Days: Thurs & Fri, Dec. 19 & 20 Students dismissed @ 12:30pm Exams: Thurs & Fri, Dec. 19 & 20 See schedules under Calendar of Events

Semester

**H/S & M/S Schedule Changes: Schedule change form available from teacher. A reason for change must be on form.
Turn completed form in to the teacher or Ms. Bankston (front office) by Wed, Dec. 18 @ 2:10pm - No changes after this time!

**NO AFTER SCHOOL TUTORING UNTIL JANUARY 14! **No SAC Meeting in December: TODAYs SAC meeting has been cancelled. The next meeting will be Jan. 21, 2014. **Scholarships: Mediacom 2014 World Class: Available online www.mediacomworldclass.com DEADLINE: 2/15/14. Sussle: For more info visit http://sussle.org/scholarship Awarded monthly
DECEMBER CHARACTER EDUCATION: KINDNESS/COMPASSION
Demonstrating concern for the well-being of others: giving support and showing empathy. Be kind; treat others as you would have them treat you. Quote: Be kind. Remember everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle. - Unknown MENU FOR TUESDAY 12/17/13
BREAKFAST Pre-K: French Toast, Mandarin Oranges, Milk KG-12th Gr: Above choices or Chicken & Biscuit, Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cereal, Pop Tart, Banana Muffin, Strawberry Banana Yogurt, Granola, Banana, PBJ Graham LUNCH Pre-K: Ham/Cheese Wrap, Mixed Vegetables, Mandarin Oranges, Milk KG-5th Gr: Above Choices or Beef Taco, Chicken Chef Salad, Side Salad, Granny Smith Apple 6th-12th Gr: Above choices or Stuffed Crust Mozzarella/Pepperoni Pizza 9th-12th Gr: Above choices or Grilled Chicken Sandwich

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FCS WEEKLY CALENDAR OF EVENTS

**Tue, Dec 17: -Elementary Photos with Santa in library, 8:00am- ??? Fundraiser for 4th Grade Trip -Field Trip: DeVaughns class to Tates Hell for a lab experiment, 9:00am-1:00pm -FCA meetings in gym during MS and HS lunches -After School Tutoring, Gr 3-12: CANCELLED No After School Tutoring until Jan. 14! -Away Girls & Boys Soccer vs Mayo, 4:00/6:00pm -Away Varsity Girls & JV/Varsity Boys Basketball games vs Liberty Vars Girls @ 4:30 JV Boys @ 6:-00 Vars Boys @ 7:30pm -Elementary Christmas Program in cafeteria @ 6:00pm -GED Test in library @ 6:00pm -H/S Brain Bowl meeting in room 1020 (DeVaughn) during breakfast -NHS meeting in room 1220 (Duhart) during breakfast -Elementary AR Social in library, KG-2nd gr @ 1:00pm & 3rd-5th gr. @ 1:30pm -SGA meeting in room 1105 (Edwards) during lunch -9th Grade Class Officers meeting in room 1220 (Duhart) during lunch -Chess Club in room 1009 (Collins), 2:10-3:10pm -Drama Club meeting in cafeteria, 2:30-3:30pm -Odyssey of the Mind meeting in room 1007 (Countryman), 2:30pm-5:00pm -Senior Class Officers meeting in library, 3:30-4:00pm -EARLY RELEASE DAY - 12:30pm -1st per. SEMESTER EXAMS, 8:00-9:30am (includes grab & go breakfast) -2nd per. SEMESTER EXAMS, 9:34-10:49am -3rd per. SEMESTER EXAMS, 10:53am-12:08pm -H/S & M/S Lunch, 12:08-12:30pm -Home Varsity Girls & JV/Varsity Boys Basketball games vs Blountstown Vars Girls @ 4:30 JV Boys @ 6:-00 Vars Boys @ 7:30pm -EARLY RELEASE DAY - 12:30pm -4th per. SEMESTER EXAMS, 8:00-9:30am (includes grab & go breakfast) -5th per. SEMESTER EXAMS, 9:34-10:49am -6th per. SEMESTER EXAMS, 10:53am-12:08pm -H/S & M/S Lunch, 12:08-12:30pm -Away Girls & Boys Soccer games vs N. Bay Have, 5:00/7:00pm

**Wed, Dec 18:

**Thu, Dec 19:

**Fri, Dec 20:

**Mon, Dec. 16 Mon, Jan. 6: -NO SCHOOL CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS FOR STUDENTS
**Mon, Jan 6: -Teachers & Staff return Professional Development
Mark Your Calendars

Christmas Break: Dec. 23 Jan. 6, students return Tues, Jan. 7;

staff return on Mon, Jan. 6

TEACHER/STAFF Info

Mini Grants: Teachers, the first round for Mini-Grant proposals are due by Dec. 23. Go to www.fcedf.com for application. Submit electronically to FC-EF@hotmail.com. The front signature page should be signed by all appropriate persons, then placed in Dr. Catlins mailbox at FCS campus. Fulltime School Employees: Please check for a very important email sent by Shannon Venable on Dec. 13 regarding employee health insurance information. If interested, forms must be submitted to Mrs. Venable by Jan. 6. Race To The Top (RTTT) Surveys: Teachers, the deadline to complete the RTTT Survey has been extended to Dec. 22.

If you have not completed it, please do so ASAP. The survey is attached to the email sent by Kris Bay on Dec. 11. **M/S Teachers Meeting: TODAY, Dec. 17, in room 1007 @ 2:20pm FCS STAFF BIRTHDAYS 12/16-1/5
Christine Boyd (12/18) Linda McQuagge (12/20) Robin Tenille-cafet. (12/22) Jason Register (12/23) Barbara Shiver (12/24) David Walker (12/28) Al London (12/29) Val Rochelle (12/29) Beverly Parish (12/30) Elaine Williams (1/1) Patty Kulick (1/4) Patty Creamer (1/5)

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Miscellaneous
**FREE Puppet Show at Eastpoint Public Library: Fri, Dec. 20, - Miguel & His Amigos 3:30-4:30pm.

Follow Franklin County School on Twitter @SeahawkLifeFC

BOX TOPS for EDUCATION: The Franklin County School PTO is collecting Box Tops! Please send all Box Tops to your child's teacher. Middle and High parents can save them too! Staff, please turn your Box Tops in to Mrs. Laura King or Lydia Countryman. GED INFO
The next GED Test will be given Dec. 17 at the Franklin County School library at 6:00pm. To register for the test or for classes, contact Maxine Creamer @ 670-4481.

** Franklin County School District is no longer required by the FL. Dept. of Education to keep GED records. Individuals interested in obtaining their GED diploma/transcripts must contact FLDOE at 850-245-0449 or at their website: ged.fldoe.org
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 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.us FYI Parents - Student Documents & Forms Online: Parent documents of interest may be found at
www.franklincountyschools.org/schoolcodeofconduct.htm . Documents include but are not limited to: Code of Conduct, Student Progression Plan, FC Academy Handbook, 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 indef.

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