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National Nurse Appreciation Week May 6 May 12
Thank You to our school nurses: Vanessa Edenfield, Mollie Millender & JoAnn Shiver. Thank you Ms. Mollie
& Ms. JoAnn for your many years of dedication & caring for the students of Franklin County!


HIGH SCHOOL TALENT SHOW - FRIDAY, MAY 9
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Grades 6-12 will be on ACTIVITY SCHEDULE for the day.
At 12:29, as soon as teachers take attendance for 6
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period, grades 6-12 will report to the H/S gym.
$1.00 Donation for Door Prizes!




RED vs BLACK FCS FOOTBALL GAME
SATURDAY, MAY 10, at FCS FOOTBALL FIELD
Come meet the coaches & players, eat lunch, and purchase your field sign! Minimum donation to attend
the days activities for $5.00 will include lunch of a hamburger, hotdog, or pulled pork sandwich, chips & drink.
9:00-10:30am - Football Game 10:30am Pam Nobles Dancers 11:30am Lunch 11:50am Introduce Cheerleaders
12:15pm Coach York: Welcome to Parents & Supporters, Super Hawk Award, Introduction of Coaching Staff,
Goals & Objectives, 2014 Game Schedule, Fundraising/Community Involvement Ideas, Open Floor Q & A.


**The Cafeteria Stage is CLOSED Through May 23 NO STUDENT ACCESS!**
**Sports Banquets: Soccer- May 20, in cafeteria @ 6:00pm Track- May 22, SGI Beach @ 3:00pm & AJs Restaurant @
7:30pm Basketball- May 27, in cafeteria @ 6:00pm

**VPK Registration Has Begun: Register at Franklin School District Office (old Brown Elementary School). Must bring:
Childs Birth Certificate, Social Security Card, Recent Physical, Shot Record, Proof of Residency, Parent Identification. All
Documents must be submitted to be registered for the 2014-15 VPK Program. If you have any questions, call 670-2810:
Joy Towns @ ext 4117 or Sue Summers @ ext 4109. DEADLI NE to Register: Thurs, May 15
**TSIC Scholarship Applications: Due Mon, May 12
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at noon, in a sealed envelope placed in the front office mailbox of Dr. Lois Catlin.
Applications are available from Mr. Robinson at FCS and Ms. Bacharach at the ABC school. If you have any questions, please e-mail
Dr. Catlin at [email protected]
**Scholarships:
Rotary Club: Turn in to Mr. Robinson. DEADLINE: 5/9/14.
Loretta Taylor: See Ms. Joyner for applications. DEADLINE: 5/11/14.
ABC School: Must have attended ABC School. See Ms. Joyner for applications. DEADLINE: 5/14/14.
Franklin Co. Sheriff: $500 scholarship. See Ms. Joyner for applications. DEADLINE: 5/15/14.
Sussle: For more info visit http://sussle.org/scholarship - Awarded monthly


A Yearbook Signing Party has been approved for those who have purchased a 2013-14
yearbook: May 23 for grades PK-12.


MAY CHARACTER EDUCATION: SELF CONTROL
The managing of your actions & emotions. Think before you act.
Quote: He that would govern others first should be the master of himself. Philip Massinger


MENU THURSDAY 5/8/14
BREAKFAST
Pre-K: Honey Wheat Biscuit, Turkey Sausage Patty, Banana, Milk
KG-12
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Gr: Above choices or Apple Cinnamon Cheerios or Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cereal, Granola, Pop Tart, PBJ Graham,
Very Berry Mini Loaf, Strawberry Banana Yogurt, Blueberry Yogurt Parfait, Strawberry Cup
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-12
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Gr: Above choices or Pancake & Sausage on Stick

LUNCH
Pre-K: Mac n Cheese, Celery Sticks w/ Dip, Diced Pears, Milk
KG-5
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Gr: Above or Turkey Chef Salad, PBJ Sandwich, Peach Yogurt Parfait, Steamed Carrots, Banana
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Gr: Above choices or Chicken Nuggets, Meatball Sub



YEARBOOKS
$65.00
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F FC CS S W WE EE EK KL LY Y C CA AL LE EN ND DA AR R O OF F E EV VE EN NT TS S
**Thu, May 8: -AP LITERATURE EXAM
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Grade Classes- Kite Flying on athletic fields, 10:00-11:00am & 12:30-1:30pm- weather permitting
-Freshman Spring Fling Committee meeting in room 1220 (Duhart) during breakfast
-Hairspray play practice in library, 2:15-3:30pm
-Spring Football practice, 2:35 -5:00pm
-Boys Basketball practice (travel team) in multi-purpose gym, 3:00-5:00pm
-School Board meeting at Willie Speed Board Room, Eastpoint @ 6:00pm
**Fri, May 9: -ACTIVITY SCHEDULE for H/S & M/S
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GRADE CLASS TRIP depart @ 9:30 am / return May 11 @ approx. 3:00pm
-Guest Readers to 1
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grade classes @ 9:30am; students will receive a free book provided by United Way
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Grade Classes- Kite Flying on athletic fields, 10:00-11:00am & 12:30-1:30pm- weather permitting
-SGA meeting in room 1105 (Edwards) during lunch: Last day to vote on SGA 2014-15 Officers
-H/S Talent Show H/S & M/S report to 6
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period class, as soon as teachers take attendance, report to the gym
-Guitar Club in room 1003 (Solomon), 2:10-3:00pm
-Hairspray play practice in library, 2:15-3:30pm
-Spring Football practice, 2:35 -5:00pm
**Sat, May 10: -FCS Football Intramural Game- Red vs Black, 9:00am-12:30pm. Donation: $5.00- includes lunch.

**Sun, May 11: -Boys Basketball Open Gym- Coach Sweatt
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Grade Return from Trip @ approx. 3:00pm
**Mon, May12: -BIOLOGY EOC
-Bayside Lab: Tolberts 3
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period class (10:13-11:00am)- weather permitting
-Guest Speaker: Mount-Simmons 4
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period class
-SAPP meeting in room 1202 (Montgomery) during lunch
-Senior Class meeting in library during H/S lunch- Mrs. Croom
-Chess Club in room 1009 (Collins), 2:10-3:10pm
-Hairspray play practice in library, 2:15-3:30pm
-Drama Club/Play Practice in cafeteria, 2:30-3:30pm
-Spring Football practice, 2:35 -5:00pm
-Boys Basketball practice (travel team) in gym, 3:00-5:00pm
-Soccer Awards Banquet (Girls & Boys) in cafeteria @ 6:00pm- Coach Shields
**Tue, May 13: - ALGEBRA I EOC
-FCA meetings in gym during MS and HS lunches
-Hairspray play practice in library, 2:15-3:30pm
-Spring Football practice, 2:35 -5:00pm
-Boys Basketball practice (travel team) in multi-purpose gym, 3:00-5:00pm
-Town Hall Meeting: Appointed Superintendent in FCS cafeteria @ 5:00pm- Public encouraged to attend
-Beta Club Induction Ceremony in library @ 6:00pm- Mount-Simmons
**Wed, May 14: -AP U.S, HISTORY EXAM at 8:30am
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Grade Classes- Kite Flying outside the 600 bldg. & cafeteria after lunch- weather permitting
-Chess Club in room 1009 (Collins), 2:10-3:10pm
-Hairspray play practice in library, 2:15-3:30pm
-Drama Club/Play Practice in cafeteria, 2:30-3:30pm
-Spring Football practice, 2:35 -5:00pm


Mark Your Calendars
FCS Band Spring Concert: May 15 in cafeteria @ 7:00pm
H/S Musical- Hairspray: May 16 in cafeteria @ 7:00pm
Football Spring Jamboree: May 20 at FCS @ 6:00pm
Senior Exams: May 20, 21, 22 (Seniors Last Day- May 22)
Drama Club Play- Swamp Gas: May 21 & 22 after lunch for students
May 22 in cafeteria @ 6:00pm for public
Senior Recognition Night: May 23 in cafeteria @ 6:00pm
Baccalaureate Service: May 25 at Eastpoint Church of God, 4:00pm
No School: May 26 Memorial Day
Class of 2014 Graduation: May 29 in FCS Gym @ 7:00pm





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T TE EA AC CH HE ER R/ /S ST TA AF FF F I In nf fo o

Instructional Staff Ice Cream Social: Today, May 8, in cafeteria @ 2:15pm. - Compliments of Supt. Marks
All FCS Staff - Free Breakfast: Fri, May 9, pick up from Ms. Fletchers Culinary class beginning @ 7:45am.
Menu- Fruit Yogurt Parfait. Compliments of FCS Administration
Bus Driver Meeting: Tues, May 13, in FCS front office conference room @ 9:00am
M/S Teachers Meeting: Tues, May 13, in room 1007 (Countryman) @ 2:20pm
Sheriffs Office Active Shooter Training: Wed, May 14, in library 8:00am-1:30pm & at field house
1:00-3:00pm


FCS STAFF BIRTHDAYS 5/5-5/12
Leigh Smith (5/5)
Spencer Tolbert (5/7) Donna Barber (5/9)

Miscellaneous
**Town Hall Meeting - Appointed Superintendent:
Tuesday, May 13 Franklin County School Cafeteria 5:00pm
Dr. Wayne Blanton of the FLA School Board Association will discuss the pros & cons of appointing/electing the future Superintendent position.
Dr. Blanton has considerable experience in appointment procedures & will address concerns & questions following his presentation. All citizens
are invited & encouraged to attend as this decision may greatly impact our current educational system.

**FLA. 2013-14 ESE PARENT SURVEY: The Florida Department of Education is conducting a survey for parents of students
who have an Individualized Educational Plan (IEP), receive Exceptional Student Education (ESE) services and are currently attending a
Florida Public School. The survey is open now through May 31, 2014.
Please answer this survey at: http://www.esesurvey.com/Login.php

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.


Follow Franklin County School on Twitter @SeahawkLifeFC


GED INFO
The GED Test will not administered by the Franklin County School District until further notice.
For alternative testing locations, contact Maxine Creamer at the Literacy Center at 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 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 [email protected]

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
[email protected] indef.