Friday, February 17, 2012 , , Fri

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

If you think education is expensive, try ignorance! Derek Bok

Seahawk Scoop

BLACK HISTORY MONTH

The First African-American Woman to Win a Grammy
Ella Fitzgerald was the first Black American woman to win a Grammy in 1958 in the category for Best Jazz Performance, Soloist. She was also known as Lady Ella and the First Lady of Song. Who was the first African-American to star in a network TV show?
Fitzgerald Ella 1917-1996

Check your answer on Tuesday- no school on Monday !

In Observance of Presidents Day No students allowed on campus until after 2:30pm!

**Take Stock in Children Mentoring & Scholarship Program: Admission applications for 8th & 9th
grade students are now available from Mr. Robinson or Ms. Cathy Carroll in the FCS Guidance office. 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:

TODAY, Feb. 17, IS LAST DAY TO REGISTER!

Late registration with additional fee of $15 (total of $75 due with application) may be accepted up until Fri, 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 Pre-K through 11. Pick up application forms from Ms. Buffkin in the front office or contact Ms. Lynn Clark or Ms. Howze for more information.

FCAT Writing Camp for 4th Grade will be held on Saturdays, 9:00am to 12:00 Noon, on Feb.
25.

FCAT Reading and Math/Science Camps for grades 3-5 will also be held on Saturdays,
9:00am to 12 Noon, on Feb. 25, March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31. teacher Please contact Mrs. Harolyn Walker at 670-2800, ext. 1408, - or your child's to reserve your child a seat.

**K-5 Grade: Choice of One- Asian Chicken & Noodles, Grilled Chicken Salad, Cheese Lite Meal, or PBJ Sandwich Choice of Two- Fresh Fruit, SideKick, Seasoned Green Beans; May Select- Cherries **6th-12th Grade: Choice of above or Chicken Bite Bowl or Pepperoni Pizza
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LUNCH FOR FRIDAY- 02/17/12

FCS WEEKLY CALENDAR OF EVENTS

**Fri, Feb 17: **Fri, 17: 5:00pm -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-Home M/S Baseball game vs Wakulla @ 5:00pm -Away VarsSoftball game vs Bozeman @ 7:00pm -Away Vars Baseball game vs Bozeman @ 7:00pm -FCS Band to FSU for Solo & Ensemble Performance

**Sat, Feb 18: **Sat, 18:

**Mon, Feb 20:

on campus.
**Tue, Feb 21: **Tue, 21: 2/23/12 5:00pm

No students allowed on campus until after 2:30pm due to work crew

-NO SCHOOL in Observance of Presidents Day

-5th Grade Black History Month Performance/Museum in room 626 through -M/S & H/S FCA meetings in the wrestling room during lunches -Elem & M/S Odyssey of the Mind to meet in Ms. Countrymans room, 1018, 2:30-Away M/S Baseball game vs Hosford @ 4:00pm -Away JV/Vars Softball games vs Rickerds- JV @ 4:00pm Vars @ 6:00pm -SAC meeting in the library @ 6:00pm -Home Vars Baseball game vs Blountstown @ 7:00pm

**Wed, Feb 22: **Wed, 22:

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

**Thur, Feb 23: -Field Trip: H/S Science to Dixie Theater, Marie Curie, 10:00am-12:50pm **Thur, 23: (Tucker/Montgomery) -Jr. Prom Committee meeting in cafeteria during breakfast -SWAT Executive Officers meeting in room 1221 @ 1:00pm (lunch) -Away M/S Baseball game vs Wakulla @ 4:00pm -Home JV/Vars Softball games vs Blountstown- JV @ 5:00pm Vars @ 7:00pm -Ms. Seahawk Pageant Dress Rehearsal in the cafeteria @ ???

Mark Your Calendars

**NO SCHOOL: **SAC MEETING:

Feb. 20 Presidents Day Feb. 21 @ 6:00pm Feb. 28-March 1

**FLA WRITES TESTING:

TEACHER/STAFF Info
Congratulations

to this weeks Staff Drawing for a gift certificate to the Culinary Class Caf Leigh Smith & Hilary Stanton

**Culinary Class Cafe: Fri, Feb. 17 - 10:45am - 1:30pm DONATION: $8.00 MENU: Chicken Parmesan, Chicken Alfredo, Buttered Broccoli, Honey Carrots, Whole Wheat Rolls DESSERT: Peanut Butter Parfait, Peach Ice Cream w/ Sugar Cookies **School Leadership Meeting: Wed, Feb. 22, in room 117 @ 2:30pm Thurs, Feb. 23, in the library, 12:30-3:30pm **AXA Rep. Jean Christie on Campus:

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 2/13-2/20 Mike Emerson (2/15) Sherry Joyner (2/15)
Please let me know if your birthday doesnt get listed. - Ms. Browning

Miscellaneous
**9th Annual HCOLA African-American History Festival: Saturday & Sunday, Feb. 18-19
Featuring: Hulon Crayton, On Cal Band, & others! For event schedule, vendor applications, & sponsorship opportunities, Visit www.hcola.org

**Bids for Lawn Service: Franklin District School Board is requesting bids for lawn maintenance & grass cutting.
Go to www.franklincountyschools.org for details. Deadline for submitting bids Feb. 29, 2012.

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.