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ONT SIZE="4">BELOW YOU WILL FIND INFORMATION AND/OR EVENTS THAT MAY BE OF INTEREST TO STUDENTS, PARENTS, SCHOOL PERSONNEL, AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS, INCLUDING THE "SEAHAWK SCOOP", WHICH IS A DAILY PAPER PUBLISHED AT THE FRANKLIN COUNTY SCHOOL.



SEAHAWK SCOOP
FRIDAY, MAY 24, 2013
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MOTTO: Inspire with our Hearts, Lead with Humility, Soar with Pride
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NO SCHOOL MONDAY, MAY 27TH

IN OBSERVANCE OF MEMORIAL DAY

Remember those who served!
All gave some . . . Some gave all!
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THE ELEMENTARY STUDENTS WILL BE PERFORMING . . .
“The Mysterious Case of the Fallen Egg”

May 24 @ 12:50pm for Grades 3, 4, & 5

In the FCS cafeteria
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FRANKLIN COUNTY DISTRICT TROPICANA SPEECH CONTEST
Today, May 24, in the FCS MULTI-PURPOSE BUILDING @ 9:00am
(NOTE LOCATION CHANGE).
Good Luck to our FCS students . . .
4th / 5th GRADE: Katie Newman & Cale Barber
6th GRADE: Robyn Suiter & Hunter Kelley
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**H/S EARLY LUNCHES:
Fri, May 24, H/S will eat lunch with the middle school due to the elementary play.
Immediately after lunch, M/S & H/S students will go directly to the gym for Faculty vs Students volleyball
& basketball games.
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**STUDENTS, PARENTS, COMMUNITY MEMBERS, TEACHERS,
ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT, & NON-INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT:

Please visit www.franklincountyschools.org and complete the appropriate School Improvement Climate Survey.
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**YEARBOOKS ORDERS:
Pre-order your 2012-13 Yearbook NOW!

Elementary Yearbook- $25

Middle/High Yearbook- $55

See a Yearbook Staff member or Ms. Edwards.
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NO CULINARY CLASS CAFE
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LUNCH FOR FRIDAY, 5/24/13

KG-5th GRADE:
-Chili Con Carne, SW Chicken Chef Salad, or Chicken Caesar Wrap
-Choice of Baked Potato or Seasoned Green Beans
-Choice of Sliced Peaches or Fresh Bartlett Pear

6th-12th Gr:
-Same as above or Personal Cheese Pizza
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FCS WEEKLY CALENDAR OF EVENTS

**Fri, May 24:
--H/S students will eat lunch with M/S due to elementary play
--Field Trip: 1st Gr. to C’belle Beach, 9:00am-1:00pm
--Franklin County District Wide Tropicana Speech Contest in multi-purpose bldg @ 9:00am
--M/S & H/S Students vs Faculty (volleyball & basketball games & concessions) in gym @ 12:21pm.
Also, Chena Segree & Anna Lee will be signing softball scholarships!
--Elementary Performance- “The Mysterious Case of the Fallen Egg” in the cafeteria @ 12:50pm
For Grades 3, 4, & 5
--JV/Vars Cheer Uniform fittings in room 331 (Clark) starting @ 12:30pm
--8th Grade Class Trip- Students return @ midnight

**Sun, May 26:
--NO Boys Basketball Open Gym


**Mon, May 27:
--NO SCHOOL IN OBSERVANCE OF MEMORIAL DAY


**Tue, May 28:
--4th Grade Class Trip to St. Augustine- Depart @ 6:00am Return May 30 @ approx. 9:30pm
--M/S & H/S FCA meetings in gym during lunches
--Guest Speaker: Chuck Itzkovitz for 8th gr. language arts in room 1007 (Countryman) 5th & 6th period
--Boys’ Basketball League Practice /Ages 14-17 in H/S gym, 3-5:30pm- Sweatt


**Wed, May 29:
--Field Trip: 2nd Gr. to Wonder Works, Panama City, 8:00am-4:00pm
--H/S Awards Day in H/S gym @ 9:30am
--Revercomb’s 3 & 4 period classes to Bayside Lab ( if there is time after H/S Awards)
--M/S Honor Roll Celebration in multipurpose bldg, 11:45am-2:10pm
--SGA meeting in gym during lunch
--Youth Boys’ Basketball League Practice /Ages 8-13 in H/S gym, 3-5:30pm- Sweatt


**Thu , May 30:
--SENIORS LAST DAY!!!
--Elementary AR Social in the cafeteria during lunches
--Field Trip: Ms. Lee’s AR Literature students to AMC Theater, Tallahassee, 9:00am-6:00pm
--Youth Boys’ Basketball League Practice /Ages 8-13 in multi-purpose bldg, 3-5:30pm- Sweatt
--Boys’ Basketball League Practice /Ages 14-17 in H/S gym, 3-5:30pm- Sweatt
--4th Grade Class returns from St. Augustine @ approx. 9:30pm
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS

►High School Awards Ceremony: May 29- @ 9:30am in H/S gym
►Elementary Play “Humpty Dumpty Is Missing”: May 23 & 24
►Seniors’ Last Day: May 30
►Senior Recognition Night: May 31, 6-8:00pm, cafeteria
►Baccalaureate Service for Graduates: June 2, 4:00pm @ Eastpoint Church of God
►KG & 5th Grade Awards Ceremony: June 4, KG @ 9am / 4th@ 10am, multipurpose bldg.
►M/S Award Ceremony: June 4, 12:30-2:00pm, multipurpose bldg.
►1-4th Grade Awards Ceremony: June 5,
1st & 2nd gr. @ 8:30am, multipurpose bldg.
3rd & 4th gr. @ 9:30am, multipurpose bldg.
►Early Release Days: June 5-7, Release @ 12:00 noon (semester exam days)
►Graduation: June 7, 7:00pm, H/S gym
►Students’ Last Day of School: June 7
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MISCELLANEOUS

**SCHOLARSHIPS FOR HOMELESS YOUTH AVAILABLE:
The National Center for Homeless Education (NCHE) is a federally funded information and technical assistance center at SERVE Center at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG). NCHE hosts the Homeless Education Listserv to help administrators, educators, advocates, and service providers share information and ideas on meeting the educational needs of children and youth experiencing homelessness. The ideas on this listserv do not reflect the views of NCHE, SERVE, or UNCG. The application for 2013 LeTendre scholars is posted. Applications must be received by June 14, 2013 at 5 pm Eastern. The application can be downloaded by visiting:
http://www.naehcy.org/letendre-scholarship-fund/scholarship-application

**FRANKLIN COUNTY DENTAL CLINIC:
The new Dental Clinic in the Carrabelle Health Dept building is now offering comprehensive dental exams to patients 6 months to 20 years of age.
For appointment or more information, please call 697-4121.
            
**PARENT SURVEY FOR STUDENT'S WITH IEP’s:
Parents of children with disabilities & current IEP in grades preschool to 12, “Is your school supporting your involvement in your child’s education?”
You may participate in a survey being offered by the Florida Dept. of Education. The responses to the survey provide important information for planning & monitoring improvement activities.
Complete the survey online at www.esesurvey.com from 2/1/13 to 6/30/13

**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 jmalone@franklin.k12.fl.us
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**MCKAY SCHOLARSHIP:
The McKay Scholarship was established in 2000. This program was designed to parents of students with disabilities to choose the best educational setting—public or private—for their child.
Who is eligible?
•Students who have an Individual Education Plan (IEP) or a 504 Accommodation Plan (for more than 6 months) and
meet the following requirements:
•The student spent the prior school year in attendance at a Florida public school during the preceding October and
February FTE surveys in Pre-K through grade 12, or
•The student spent the prior school year in attendance at the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind during the
preceding October and February FTE surveys in kindergarten through 12, or
•The student received specialized instructional services under the Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) Education Program
during the previous school year, or
•The student is a dependent child of a member of the United States Armed Forces who transfers to Florida from out of
state due to a parent’s permanent change of station orders
What are the options?
•Request a different public school that follows your district’s choice policy
•Request a public school in an adjacent school district that has space and provides the services contained in student’s
IEP or 504 Plan
•Receive a scholarship for your child to attend a participating private school
Where do I go for more information? Office of Independent Education and Parental Choice, Florida Department of
Education- www.floridaschoolchoice.org or 1 (800) 447-1636
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**GED TEST & CLASSES:
The next GED Test will be given July 8 & 9, 2013 at the Franklin County School library at 6:00pm.
To register for the test or for classes, 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.
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If you have suggestions or need information regarding this announcement page contact Jeanette Malone at 850-670-2810 ext. 4108, or email jmalone@franklin.k12.fl.us