Friday, October 14, 2011 , , 201 Fri

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

A Note to Parents . . .
We want our students to recognize that every minute of instructional time is valuable and that we don't have time to waste. When we interrupt instructional time for minor reasons, it sends the message to the students that all of these little interruptions are more important than the lesson at hand. We are asking parents to work with us in this matter. If you need to get an item to your child, i.e. a lunch box or homework, please bring it to the front desk and we will have it delivered to your child during a break or class change. George Oehlert, Principal Franklin County School K-12

Seahawk Scoop

BUS RIDER PRIZE DRAWING

The names of students who ride the bus this week will be entered into a drawing to win a prize. There will be a prize for one elementary, one middle, & one high school student. The drawing will take place Fri, Oct. 21, at 1:30pm. So, ride your assigned bus this week - it will be well worth your time!

Congratulations to the new SWAT 2011-2012 Leadership Team

President: Adreenah Wynn, 12th Grade 9th Grade Vice-President: Trenton Lee, 8th Grade Souders, 6th Grade

Historian: Aaliyah West, Secretary: Jaimie

**Elementary Fall Festival: TODAY, Oct. 14, 12:15-1:45pm by the 800 building. **Practice ACT EXAM: Saturday, Oct. 15, 2:00pm in Apalachicola. PRE-SIGN UP (reservation) is required via
e-mail (RYLP@msn.com) or by calling 850-697-3420, ask to be transferred to Dr. Lois Mendez Catlin, or by giving your name to Ms. Tiffani Schmidt, Ms. Lyndsey Mahafee, or Ms. Jessica Dempsey. The practice exam will run from 2- until approximately 6 pm.

**SAC MEETING: Tues, Oct. 18, in the library @ 6:00pm **SENIORS: 1) Date change!!! The first down payment of $75 for the Senior Trip must be turned in to Mrs. Wheeler
by Oct. 28- she must turn in the money to the Travel Agency by Nov. 1. 2) Second Senior T-shirt orders are due by Nov. 2. Turn in to Mrs. Wheeler.

**K-5 Grade: Choice of One- Rib Sandwich, Grilled Chicken Salad, Cheese Lite Meal, or PBJ Sandwich Choice of Two- Fresh Fruit, SideKick, Broccoli & Cheese; May Select- Cherries
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LUNCH FOR TODAY

**6th-12th Grade: Choice of above or Chicken Bite Bowl, Pepperoni Pizza, or Lite Alternative

FCS WEEKLY CALENDAR OF EVENTS

**Fri, Oct 14: **Fri, 14: Grade Class) **Sat, Oct 15: **Sat, 15: & Cbelle IGAs -10th Grade Class meeting in the cafeteria during breakfast -H/S Beta Club meeting CANCELLED -H/S -Elementary Fall Festival outside the 800 building, 12:15-1:45pm (proceeds to 4th -Away Varsity Football game vs RF Munroe @ 7:30pm -Senior Class Fundraiser- Bagging for Bucks at the Apalach Piggly Wiggly, Apalach from 10:00am-2:00pm

**Mon, Oct 17: **Mon, 17: 4:30pm

-BOOK FAIR WEEK in the library, 8:30am-2:00pm daily -FCAT Retakes- Reading (CBT) 11th grade see schedule from Mr. Robinson -Elem & M/S Odyssey of the Mind to meet in Ms. Countrymans room, 1018, 2:30-

-Boys M/S & Girls (Grades 6-12) Basketball Player/Parent dinner/meetingdinner/meetingcafeteria, 6:30-8:00pm -SPECIAL School Board meeting followed by a CLOSED Executive Session at the Willie Speed Board Room, Eastpoint, @ 6:00pm **Tue, Oct 18: **Tue, 18: -FCAT Retakes- Reading (CBT) 11th grade see schedule from Mr. Robinson -FCA meetings in the gym during H/S & M/S lunch -Book Fair Family Night in the library from 4:00-6:00pm -Away Varsity Volleyball game vs Wewa @ 6:00pm -Grades 6-12 Softball Player/Parent dinner/meeting- gym, 6:00-7:00pm dinner/meeting-M/S-JH Football Conference Bowl- Time/Location TBA -SAC meeting in the library @ 6:00pm -SGA meeting in the gym wrestling room during lunch -FCAT Retakes- Math (CBT) 11th grade see schedule from Mr. Robinson -FCS Band to attend the US Marine Band Performance @ Ruby Diamond Theater, Depart @ 4:00pm Return @ approx. 11:30pm

**Wed, Oct 19: **Wed, 19: Tallahassee **Thur, Oct 20: **Thur, 20:

begin @ 5:45pm

-CFES Meet, Greet, & Brunch with FCS, PSJ, & Wewa Scholars -Senior Class Officers meeting in the cafeteria during lunch -M/S Photography Class Exhibition in Ms. Countrymans room, 1018, 3:30-5:30pm -Home Varsity Volleyball game vs Rickards @ 6:00pm- SENIOR NITE activities

Mark Your Calendars **NO SCHOOL STUDENTS: **REPORT CARDS: **NO SCHOOL:

Oct. 24 Parent Conference Day Oct. 28

**HOMECOMING/ FOOTBALL:

Oct. 28 Oct. 28 Rescheduled to Nov. 8 Nov. 15 Nov. 4

**SENIOR PORTRAITS:

**SCHOOL PICTURE Re-TAKES:

TEACHER/STAFF Info
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Congratulations to this weeks Staff Drawing for a gift certificate to the Culinary Class Caf Celia McIntyre & Tiffany Stanley

**Culinary Class Cafe: Fri, Oct.14 - 10:45am - 1:30pm DONATION: $8.00 MENU: Chicken Tetrazzini, Stuffed Marsala, Salad Bar, Bread Sticks DESSERTS: Pumpkin Cheesecake & Italian Cream Cake **K-12 Faculty Meetings w/ Deans: Wed, Oct. 19, @ 2:30pm (check w/ Deans for locations)
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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)

FCS STAFF BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK Cheryl Creek (10/8), Beth Roop (10/13) & Debbie Braswell (10/15) Happy Birthday!
Please let me know if your birthday doesnt get listed. One error has already been found. It is important that we have the correct date! - Ms. Browning

Miscellaneous
**Forgotten Coast Black Bear Festival: Saturday, Oct. 15, 10:00am to 4:00pm at Sands Park in Carrabelle.
For more information go to the Upcoming Events link at www.saltyflorida.com

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.