Monday, May 7, 2012 , Mon

FRANKLIN COUNTY SCHOOL VISION

To inspire our students, our colleagues, and ourselves to soar with pride in our daily endeavoors, offering the best of ourselves at every opportunity, and to lead with humility, understanding that our greatest accomplishments lie in working together to achieve excellence.

Seahawk Scoop

May 7 May 11

School Nutrition Employees Week- May 7-11

Thank You to our dedicated Food & Nutrition Staff for their
commitment to the health & nutrition of our students.

SEAHAWK SHOWCASE

May 11

9:00am-1:00pm

Parents and community are invited to come for a tour of our campus on May 11. Come see some of the awesome projects our students and teachers have worked on this year. Stay tuned for additional information!

ORDER YOUR 2011-12 MIDDLE/ HIGH SCHOOL YEARBOOK NOW !

Price- $40.00 OR Personalized with your name- $45.00 Turn in your order form & payment to Patty Creamer. Due by May 25.

Roses for Mothers Day -

Deadline to order & money has been extended to Wed, 5/9/12.

$2.00 for 1 Rose $10 for 6 Roses $20 for 12 Roses

Contact Jessica Dempsey, Javieon Winfield, Tiffani Schmidt for more info. Roses will be distributed on Fri, May 11.

**JV/ VARS VOLLEYBALL Try-Outs: May 21-24, in elementary gym, 2:30-5:00pm- Coach Sally Wheeler **SENIORS/ SCHOLARSHIPS:
Loretta Taylor (due 5/11/12) Seafood Festival (due 5/15/12) Applications may be picked up from Mrs. Lee or Ms. Joyner.
www.franklincountyschools.org/schoolcodeofconduct.htm.
In order for a student to be eligible for the program, intent to participate in the McKay Scholarship Program must be filed on the School Choice Website at www.floirdaschoolchoice.org prior to withdrawing from public school. The deadline to apply for the first payment period of the 2012-2013 school year is July 3, 2012.

**SCHOLARSHIP: 2011-2012 McKay Scholarship letters for students with disabilities can be viewed at

LUNCH FOR MONDAY- 5/7/12 **K-5th Grade: Choice of One- Soft Tacos, Chef Salad, Yogurt Lite Meal, or PBJ Sandwich Choice of Two- Fresh Plum, Peaches, Side Salad **6th-12th Grade: Choice of above or Chicken Strips w/ Roll or Pepperoni Pizza

FCS WEEKLY CALENDAR OF EVENTS

**Mon, May 7: **Mon, 7:

- PERT TEST (grades 9-11) in the library, 9:15-12:30pm - LIBRARY CLOSED

-M/S SGA meeting in Ms. Stantons room during lunch -H/S Beta & NHS Induction practice in cafeteria during 6th period

**Tue, May 8: **Tue, 8:

CLOSED

- Algebra I End of Class Exams in the library & 800 CCC lab - LIBRARY
-Interim Reports -M/S & H/S FCA meetings during lunches -H/S Beta & NHS Induction practice/set-up in cafeteria during 6th period -Food Service Workshop in room 741 (Creeks) 2:30-5:00pm -Zumba Class in the elementary gym @ 6:00-7:00pm -Beta Club & NHS Induction Ceremony, A Night of Honors, in cafeteria @ 6:30pm

**Wed, May 9: **Wed, 9:

2:00pm(Gavigan)

- Algebra I End of Class Make-up Exams -Field Trip: 6th Grade to Cbelle Lighthouse, 8:15-1:40pm (Tolbert) -Field Trip: 4 H/S Art students to Plein Air Art Festival, Pt. St. Joe, 9:00am-H/S SGA meeting in the gym wrestling room during lunch -KG Classes will do kite flying experiment on athletic field, 12:45-1:30pm - AP ENGLISH Exam in the library & 800 CCC lab - LIBRARY CLOSED -Freshmans Class Officers meetings in Ms. Mount-Simmons room during breakfast -KG Classes will do kite flying experiment on athletic field, 12:45-1:30pm

**Thur, May 10: **Thur, 10:

-School Board Workshop @ 3:00pm with Regular School Board Meeting to follow. follow. PLEASE NOTE THE LOCATION of workshop & meeting is the FCS cafetorium.
-Zumba Class in elementary gym @ 6:00-7:00pm **Fri, May 11: **Fri, 11:

1:00pm **Sat, May 12: **Sat, 12: own lunch!

- AP US History Exam in the library & 800 CCC lab - LIBRARY CLOSED -Muffins for Moms for KG-8th grade mothers in the library, 7:30-8:30am -SEAHAWK SHOWCASE Parents & Community Tours of School from 9:00am-Set up for Freshman Fling during 6th period (Mount-Simmons)
-Saturday School, by invitation only, 8:00am-2:00pm dont be late & bring your

- Freshman Fling in the cafeteria, 8:00pm-12:00am

Mark Your Calendars **Muffins for Moms: May 11 **SEAHAWK SHOWCASE: May 11 **SAC Meeting: May 15 **Football Spring Jamboree: May 17 **Kids w/ Cops Day: May 25 **Memorial Day: May 28- No School
TEACHER/STAFF Info Staff- Just a reminder to complete the Confidential Franklin County School District Survey. Place your completed answer sheet in Mr. Wilkinsons box. Staff: Wed, May 9 All employees must have a signed IRS Section 125 Form. This form must be signed to either allow pre-tax deductions for qualifying insurance premiums or to waive your rights to do so. If you signed a form last year, you will not need to sign again unless making changes. AFLAC representatives will be in the library from 8:30am-3:00pm to assist employees. Teachers- At the request of FCTA, the FCSB will hold their May meeting, Thursday, May 10th, here on campus in recognition of Teacher Appreciation Week. The meeting is at 6:00pm, however prior to the meeting, a workshop will be held, beginning at 3:00pm. During the workshop, you have the opportunity to discuss any job-related issues with board meetings and/or the superintendent. Although you can ask your questions yourself at the meeting, FCTA placed a Q & A box by the sign-in desk for you to submit questions, as well. You may sign your question or submit it anonymously.

**School Leadership Meeting:

Wed, May 9, in room 117 @ 2:30pm

**Culinary Class Cafe: Fri, May 11 - 10:45am - 1:30pm DONATION: $8.00 HONDURAN MENU: Chow Sui de Pollo, Honduran Enchiladas, Spanish Squash Medley, Potato Salad, Garlic Bread DESSERT: Tres Leche, Mississippi Mud Cake
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TEACHER/STAFF Info continued . . . Faculty Meetings: 1 & 3rd 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 5/7-5/13 Spencer Tolbert (5/7)

Miscellaneous
GED CLASSES
The Franklin County Adult Education Courses are offering GED classes on Mondays & Tuesdays from 4:00-8:00pm at the Franklin County School. Register with Ms. Linda Bradley during class hours in the 1100 Building, Room 1111. The next GED Test will be given June 4 & 5, 2012 at the Franklin County School library at 6:00pm. To register for the test, contact Linda Bradley during class times or 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.