Thursday May 17, 2012 7 Thur day,

FRANKLIN COUNTY SCHOOL MISSION

To create an educational atmosphere that inspires students to reach their maximum potential through the love of learning and the development of responsible citizenship, while providing an appropriate education that results in success for all students.

Seahawk Scoop

ELEMENTARY PLAY WISE MULLET- A FISHY TAIL

The public is invited for an evening performance of Wise Mullet A Fishy Tail on Today, May 17th, in the FCS cafetorium at 6:00pm. A performance will be done on Thurs, May 17, for KG-2nd grades and on Fri, May 18, for 3rd-6th grades in the cafetorium - after high school lunch both days.
ELEMENTARY LITERACY ON THE LAWN

Today, May 17 10:45am 12:30pm Parents are invited to have lunch with their children on the front lawn of the school. Bring you a blanket to sit on!
SEAHAWK FOOTBALL SPRING JAMBOREE Today, May 17 at Port St. Joe 7:00pm

The Seahawks will play Wewa, then Port St. Joe

**PARENTS/ COMMUNITY: The Franklin County "Education Funding Accountability Report" is available for viewing on our district website - www.franklincountyschools.org - under "Financial Services." - Roy Carroll, Dir. Financial Services" **SENIORS: Project Graduation Slips & $20 for your guest must be turned in tomorrow, May 18. Your guest must
be a FCS high school student! Turn in to Ms. Buffkin in the front office. SENIORS signed up for Project Graduation will depart from FCS on June 1 @ 10:30pm for Rocket Lanes. SENIORS will return to FCS on Saturday, May 19, @ 7:00am.

**JV/ VARS VOLLEYBALL Try-Outs: May 21-24, in elementary gym, 2:30-5:00pm- Coach Sally Wheeler **SCHOLARSHIP: 2011-2012 McKay Scholarship letters for students with disabilities can be viewed at
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.

Price- $15.00 Price- $40.00

ORDER YOUR 2011-12 ELEMENTARY YEARBOOK NOW !

Yearbooks will arrive in early fall.

OR Personalized with your name- $45.00 Turn in your order form & payment to Patty Creamer. Due by May 25
LUNCH FOR THURSDAY- 5/17/12

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

**K-5 Grade: Choice of One- Beef Nachos w/ Cheese, Chicken Salad, Yogurt Lite Meal, or PBJ Sandwich Choice of Two- Apples, Shredded Lettuce/Tomato, Black Bean/Corn Salsa; May Select- Jello **6th-12th Grade: Choice of above or Oven Roasted Chicken or Italian Dippers
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FCS WEEKLY CALENDAR OF EVENTS

**Thur, May 17: -H/S ARP Class End of Year Luncheon- Depart @ 9:00am Return @ 2:00pm **Thur, 17: -Elem. Literacy on the Lawn in front of the school, 10:45am-12:30pm -Elem. Drama Performance for KG-2nd Grades in the cafeteria after high school lunch -Elem. Drama Evening Performance in the cafeteria @ 6:00pm - Open to the Public -Zumba Class in elementary gym @ 6:00-7:00pm -FOOTBALL SPRING JAMBOREE in Port St. Joe @ 7:00pm **Fri, May 18: **Fri, 18: 8:45am-1:30pm graduation -Field Trip: 2nd-5th Gr. ESE students to Apalach, Crooked River & SGI Lighthouses,

-Senior Class meeting in the cafeteria during H/S breakfast- RE: Senior events & -H/S Battle of the Classes H/S buildings, gym & football field, 9:14am-2:00pm -M/S Literacy on the Lawn on the east end of M/S building, 10:45am-12:30pm -Elem. Drama Performance for 3rd-6th Grades in the cafeteria after high school lunch -Set up for STARS Luncheon in cafeteria, 3:30pm-??? Dr. Lois Catlin

**Sat, May 19: -Fundraiser: FCS Band- Car Wash @ Apalach Fire Dept & Cbelle across from the **Sat, 19: library, 10am-4pm -STARs Luncheon in cafeteria, 11am-2pm Dr. Lois Catlin/FCEF **Mon, May 21: **Mon, 21: -PERT (CPT) for Seniors, in library @ 9:15am LIBRARY CLOSED! -M/S SGA meeting in Ms. Stantons room during lunch -H/S Beta meeting in Ms. Mount-Simmonss room during lunch -JV/Vars Volleyball Tryouts in elem gym, 2:30-5:00pm -H/S Assemby in the cafeteria, 9:15-10:40am (2nd period) -M/S & H/S FCA meetings during lunches -Senior Culinary Students Luncheon (by invitation only) in Mrs. Creeks class -JV/Vars Volleyball Tryouts in elem gym, 2:30-5:00pm -Zumba Class in the elementary gym @ 6:00-7:00pm -SENIOR EXAMS -SGA Officers Elections in the cafeteria during lunch -H/S SGA meeting in the gym wrestling room during lunch -JV/Vars Volleyball Tryouts in elem gym, 2:30-5:00pm -Baseball/Softball Banquet in the cafeteria, 7:00-10:00pm

**Tue, May 22: **Tue, 22: during H/S lunch

**Wed, May 23: **Wed, 23:

Mark Your Calendars Spring Band Concert: May 24 Kids w/ Cops Day: May 25 Memorial Day: May 28- No School Kids w/ Cops Day: May 25 Students Last Day of School: June 6
TEACHER/STAFF Info Staff: Tues, May 22- Jean Christie, AXA Equitable representative, will be at the School Board office from 9:00am-noon & at FCS library from 12:30-4:00pm
**Culinary Class Cafe: Fri, May 18 - 10:45am - 1:30pm DONATION: $8.00 MENU: Sheppards Pie, Chicken Pie, Broccoli, Sour Dough Biscuits DESSERT: Sour Cream Banana Bars, Chocolate Pound Cake **iObservations Workshop: Tues, May 22, in room ???, 8:00am-3:00pm

**Professional Development- KG-2 Teachers: Tues & Wed, May 22 & 23, in room 402, 8:00am3:00pm- H. Walker **School Leadership Meeting: Wed, May 23, in room 117 @ 2:30pm

FCS STAFF BIRTHDAYS 5/14-5/20 Patty Dempsey (5/15) Karyl Gavigan (5/19) Andrea Keuchel (5/16) Lisa Sweatt (5/20)

Miscellaneous
**Project Graduation Fundraiser- Grilled Chicken Dinners: Fri, May 18, across from Amerigas in
Apalach, 11:00am-1:00pm. DONATION: $6.00

fcs 2011-12 END OF YEAR EVENTS

May 19-Sat. 11:00am May 25-Fri. May 25-Fri. 11:00am May 25-Fri. 7:00pm May 26-Sat. Eastpoint May 27-Sun. God 4:00pm

STARs Luncheon Seniors Last Day H/S Award Ceremony Senior Recognition Night Take Stock in Children Banquet 1:00pm Baccalaureate Service

FCS Cafeteria

FCS Gym FCS Cafeteria Estuary, Eastpoint Church of FCS Gym FCS Gym

May 30-Wed. M/S Award Ceremony 1:22pm

June 1-Fri.
7:00pm June 4-Mon. 9:00am

Graduation

Kindergarten Bridging Ceremony Elem. Gym

June 5-Tues. 1st- 2nd Grade Award Ceremony Elem. Gym 8:30-10:00am June 5 -Tues. 3rd-5th Grade Award Ceremony 10:15-11:30am
GED CLASSES
The Franklin County Adult Education Courses are offering GED classes on Mondays & Tuesdays

Elem. Gym

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 653-5220.

**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.