Wednesday, February 1, 2012 , Wednes

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

Why was February chosen as Black History Month? Carter Goodwin Woodson, a noted historian, publisher, & pioneer in American Black History, chose February for several reasons. Some very significant events occurred during the month of February which affected Black American History. Also, it is in celebration of two historical figures who had a great impact on Black Americans, both having birthdays in February: Abraham Lincoln (Feb. 17, 1809) & Frederick Douglass ( Feb. 17, 1818). Carter G.
Woodson 1875-1950

A Big THANK YOU to the Apalachicola CADENCE BANK for the Tools for Schools donations. Your support for our school is greatly appreciated.

GOOD LUCK TO OUR BOYS SOCCER TEAM TONIGHT!! boys Soccer REGIONAL 1-1A QUARTERFINAL game @ MaClay TONIGHT, FEB 1, at 7:00pm EST Franklin County vs MaClay
Regional Play Off Game Admission - $7.00 students & adults

**SENIORS: See either Ms. Lee or Ms. Joyner for SCHOLARSHIP updates. **Take Stock in Children Mentoring & Scholarship Program: Admission applications will be
available Wed, Feb. 1. The applications will be available from Mr. Robinson, Ms. Carroll, the School District website, the Franklin County Education Foundation website, or from Dr. Lois Mendez Catlin via e-mail at [email protected] . 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:

DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS APPROACHING !

Registration forms along with $60 entry fee must be turned in by Fri, Feb. 3rd. Late registration with
additional fee of $15 may be accepted up until 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 PreK 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, from 9:00am to 12:00 Noon,
beginning

January 21 and will meet on January 28, February 4, 11, 25.

FCAT Reading and Math/Science Camps for grades 3-5 will also be held on Saturdays,
9:00am to 12 Noon, beginning February 4 and will meet on February 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-5th Grade: Choice of One- Turkey & Gravy, Fiesta Chicken Salad, Cheese Lite Meal, or PBJ Sandwich Choice of Two- Fresh Orange, Mashed Potatoes, Northern Beans; May Select- Cherries or WG Roll **6th-12th Grade: Choice of above or Chicken Sandwich or Pepperoni Pizza

LUNCH FOR WEDNESDAY- 02/01/12

FCS WEEKLY CALENDAR OF EVENTS

**Wed, Feb 1: **Wed, 1:

-H/S SGA meeting in the gym wrestling room during lunch

-Boys Soccer Regional 1-1A Quarterfinal Game at MaClayFranklin County vs MaClay @ 7:00pm

**Thur, Feb 2: **Thur, 2:

-Jr. Prom Committee meeting in cafeteria during breakfast -Home M/S Baseball game vs Blountstown @ 4:30pm -Home Vars Boys Basketball game vs John Paul II @ 7:30pm -Home -Away Vars Softball Tournament @ Green Cove Springs FL Team departs @ 9:00am & Returns on Sunday, Feb. 5 -H/S ARP Clas First Forum in Ms. Mount-Simmons room , 2nd period -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-Girls Vars Basketball District 4- 1A Playoff Game at Blountstown- ?? vs ?? -

**Fri, Feb 3: **Fri, 3:

5:00pm TBA **Sat, Feb 4: **Sat, 4: vs ?? @ 7:30pm **Mon, Feb 6: **Mon, 6: 5:00pm 6:00pm RSVP **Tue, Feb 7: **Tue, 7:

-Girls Vars Basketball District 4- 1A Championship Game at Blountstown- ?? -Elem & M/S Odyssey of the Mind to meet in Ms. Countrymans room, 1018, 2:30-Teacher of Year, Support Employees & Retirees Banquet in the FCS cafeteria @ -M/S & H/S FCA meetings in the wrestling room during lunches -Home M/S Baseball game vs Tolar @ 4:00pm -Home JV/VarsSoftball games vs Rutherford @ JV-5:00 Vars- 7:00pm -Boys Vars Basketball District 1A Playoff Game at Blountstown ---- Franklin

County vs TBA

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
**K-12 Faculty Meeting: Interim Review Today, Feb. 1, cancelled so teachers can work on their

for their IPDPs which is to be turned in to Ms. Browning by Fri, 2/3/12. **Culinary Class Cafe: Fri, Feb. 3 - 10:45am - 1:30pm DONATION: $8.00 MENU: BBQ Chicken, Pork Chops, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Broccoli & Cheese, Rolls DESSERT: Peach Cobbler, Death by Chocolate **K-12 Faculty Meeting: Wed, Feb. 1, in the cafeteria @ 3:00pm **TEACHER of the YEAR BANQUET A Night of Stars: Feb. 6 @ 6:00pm In the FCS Cafeteria. Come enjoy dinner as we honor our Teachers of the Year, Support Staff Persons of the Year, and our Retiring Teachers & Staff. PLEASE SIGN-UP IN THE FRONT

OFFICE BY THURS, 2/1/12 if you plan on attending.

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 1/30 -2/5 Monda Sadler (2/1) Stephanie Howze (2/2) Karl Lester (2/2) Stephanie Sanders- cafeteria (2/3) Clara Bell Sapp- cafeteria (2/4)
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: Feb 2, Feb. 7, Feb. 9 from 6-7:00pm and 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.

**Mardi Gras Celebration: Feb 3-4 in Apalachicola! This will be the first time since 1916 that there will be a Mardi
Gras Parade in Apalach! The parade will be on Fri., Feb 3, starting @ 5:30pm with a concert afterwards. On Sat., Feb 4, there will be a Mardi Gras Ball at the Fort Combs Armory with Dinner & Show @ 6:30pm for $50 or General Admission @ 7:30pm for $25. If you would like to participate in the parade, or would like more info, call 653-3113 or visit www.habitatfranklin.org . Proceeds go to the Franklin County Habitat for Humanity!

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.