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MOTTO: Inspire with our Hearts, Lead with Humility, Soar with Pride.
SWATS ANNUAL KICK BUTT RALLY
TODAY, MARCH 19, in H/S GYM
ACTIVITY SCHEDULE FOR M/S & H/S
5 - 12 Grade students & teachers report to the gym at 1:10pm
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M/S BASEBALL PLAY-OFF GAME - TODAY, MARCH 19 @ 3:00PM
Players will need to eat during H/S lunch TODAY and will need to be dismissed from class at 12:45pm. The team will depart from the gym at 1:00pm. The winner of the 3:00 game will play in the Championship game at 5:00pm. GO SEAHAWKS!
**Juniors Meeting with Guidance Counselor: Today & tomorrow, March 19 & 20 by appointment! Teachers have a copy
of the appointment schedule.
**Club Pictures for Yearbook: This week the yearbook staff will take club pictures during club meetings. **Elementary, M/S & H/S Registration for 2014-15 School Year: NEXT WEEK March 24-28! **Senior Beta Club Members: If you are a member in good standing, see Ms. Mount -Simmons by Fri, March 21.
REMINDER TO STUDENTS & STAFF Students on Campus After School Dismissed
Students are not to stay on campus once school is dismissed unless they are being supervised by a staff member. Students staying after school for tutoring/sports/club activities must stay with their teacher/coach until a parent/guardian picks the students up. Staff, please help monitor for students who roam campus unattended.
**Scholarships: Project Hope: MUST BE POSTMARKED no later than 4/1/14. DEADLINE: 4/1/14. Franklin-Gulf Retired Educators: For students going into teaching. Turn in to Mr. Robinson. DEADLINE: 4/30/14. Sussle: For more info visit http://sussle.org/scholarship - Awarded monthly Franklin Co. Sheriff: $500 scholarship. See Ms. Joyner for applications. DEADLINE: 5/15/14.
MARCH CHARACTER EDUCATION: COURAGE
The personal strength to face difficulties, obstacles, & challenges. Be brave, make positive choices. Quote: Courage is resistance to fear, mastery of fear NOT absence of fear. Mark Twain MENU WEDNESDAY 3/19/14
BREAKFAST Pre-K: Honey Wheat Biscuit, Chicken Patty, Cantaloupe Chunks, Milk KG-12th Gr: Above choices or Frosted Flakes Cereal, Pop Tart, Blueberry Muffin, PBJ Graham, Strawberry Banana Yogurt, Strawberry Yogurt Parfait, Apple Slices LUNCH Pre-K: PBJ Sandwich, Cheese Stick & Crackers, Potato Rounds, Fruit Cocktail, Milk KG-5th Gr: Above Choices or Mini Cheeseburgers, Ham Chef Salad, Carrot/Celery Dippers, Fresh Grapes 6th-12th Gr: Above choices or Big Daddys Cheese Pizza
FCS WEEKLY CALENDAR OF EVENTS
**Wed, Mar 19: -ACTIVITY SCHEDULE High School & Middle School -NHS meeting CANCELLED -Junior /Counselor meetings by appointment (teachers have apt. schedule) -Field Trip: 5th Grade to Eastpoint Estuary, 8:45am-1:45pm -M/S Baseball Playoff game in Blountstown @ 3:00pm (players dismiss at 12:45pm to depart FCS @ 1:00pm) The winner of the 3:00pm game will play in the Championship game at 5:00pm. -SWATs Annual Kick Butt Rally- 5-12 grade students report to gym during Activity period, 1:10-2:10pm -Away Track Meet at Liberty @ 2:00 Time changed to 3:00pm
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Mar 19 continued -Chess Club in room 1009 (Collins), 2:10-3:10pm -Hairspray play practice in library, 2:15-3:30pm -Drama Club in cafeteria, 2:30-3:30pm -H/S Brain Bowl meeting in room 1020 (DeVaughn), 2:20-3:00pm -Odyssey of the Mind meeting in room 1007 (Countryman), 2:30pm-5:00pm -Senior Officers meeting in room 1005 (Malcolm), 3:30-4:00pm **Thu, Mar 20: -H/S Brain Bowl meeting in room 1020 (DeVaughn) during breakfast -Junior /Counselor meetings by appointment (teachers have apt. schedule) -Field Trip: 5th Grade to Eastpoint Estuary, 8:45am-1:45pm -Field Trip: Countrymans Photo class to Cbelle Lighthouse Park to be rescheduled -After School Tutoring, Gr 3-12: Snacks in cafeteria, 2:10-3:00pm; Tutoring in classrooms, 3:00-5:00pm -Senior Class meeting in library, 5:15-6:00pm- Malcolm -Away Varsity Baseball game vs Liberty @ 6:00pm -SGA meeting in room 1105 during lunch -Special Music Class- 4th & 5th Grade ESE students in room 331 (Parish), 1-2:00pm -Guitar Club in room 1003 (Solomon), 2:10-3:00pm -H/S Brain Bowl meeting in room 1020 (DeVaughn), 2:20-3:00pm -Odyssey of the Mind meeting in room 1007 (Countryman), 2:30pm-5:00pm -Home Varsity Softball game vs S. Walton @ 6:00pm -Varsity Cheer Awards Party at Rocket Lanes @ 6:00pm Lynn Clark -Boys Basketball Open Gym- Coach Sweatt
**Fri, Mar 21:
**Sat, Mar 22: **Sun, Mar 23:
**Mon, Mar 24: -SPRING PICTURES & Last Chance for YEARBOOK PICTURES -Bayside Lab: Tolberts 3rd period class (10:13-11:00am) - weather permitting -Junior Prom Committee meeting in room 809 (Gavigan) during lunch -SAPP meeting in room 1202 (Montgomery) during lunch -Chess Club in room 1009 (Collins), 2:10-3:10pm -Hairspray play practice in library, 2:15-3:30pm -H/S Brain Bowl meeting in room 1020 (DeVaughn) 2:20-3:00pm -Odyssey of the Mind meeting in room 1007 (Countryman), 2:30pm-5:00pm **Tue, Mar 25: -H/S Brain Bowl meeting in room 1020 (DeVaughn) during breakfast -Beta Clun meeting in room 1111 (Mount-Simmons) during breakfast -FCA meetings in gym during MS and HS lunches -After School Tutoring, Gr 3-12: Snacks in cafeteria, 2:10-3:00pm; Tutoring in classrooms, 3:00-5:00pm -Away Track Meet at E. Gadsden H/S in Quincy @ 4:00pm -Away Varsity Baseball game vs W. Gadsden @ 5:00pm -4th Grade Parent meeting in room 315 (Barber) @ 7:00pm -FCAT Family Night CANCELLED - to be rescheduled
Mark Your Calendars
Spring Pictures: March 24 - Last chance for yearbook pictures! No School: April 18 Good Friday/ Easter Holiday FCAT Re-Takes for Juniors & Seniors: April 7- 11 FCAT Grades 3 10 ** DATE CHANGES**: April 14- May 2
TEACHER/STAFF Info
FCAT Administrative Training: Thurs, March 20, rescheduled for Tues, March 25 in room 1106 at 2:15pm.- Robinson Professional Development Follow-Up: Mon, March 24, teachers who attended the KAGAN workshop on Feb. 22, will have an observation by the instructor. FCS STAFF BIRTHDAYS 3/17-3/23 Pam Schaffer (3/20)
Miscellaneous
**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
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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 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.
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