SEAHAWK SCOOP
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
“The future belongs to the educated.” - Milken Family Foundation
Open House: Franklin County School & FDLRS PAEC presents
the Franklin County Resource Room in the FCS library - - -
Mon, Jan 10th, at 6:00pm.
♦Free Resource CD’s ♦ Hands-on with the latest technology ♦ Prize Drawing ♦
Parents & Teachers are invited to come explore technologies that help
struggling students succeed.
** ACT PRACTICE TEST: There will be a practice ACT given Sat, Jan. 8, at the old Apalach High School at 10:00am.
On Thurs, Jan. 6, Dr. Catlin will be in Mr. Robinson’s room, # 1105, from 10:00-11:30am to register students who
would like to take the practice test. Students must pre-register to take the practice test!
**ACT REGISTRATION: Fri, Jan. 7, is the last day to sign up for the 2/11/11 ACT which will be given at FCS.
**Senate Page Program Applications: Due Jan. 10. Applications in Guidance. Students must be at least 15
years old. Pages are responsible for delivering materials & messages to offices, will have the opportunity to meet with
various elected officials, work in chamber during sessions, and participate in a mock session. Students will be paid
minimum wage.
**SOFTBALL TRYOUTS: Mon & Tues, Jan 10 & Jan 11 from 3:30-5:30 for M/S & H/S girls.
**SENIOR TRIP PAYMENT: The second payment of $100 on the Senior Class Orlando Trip is due on
or before Mon, Jan.10. Turn your payment in to Mrs. Croom.
**Miss Seahawk Pageant: The second annual Miss Seahawk Pageant will take place on Feb. 26 in the school
cafeteria. To be eligible to compete, girls must attend FCS & be in Pre-K – 11th grade. There will be five age brackets.
The entry fee is $50. Contestants must turn in a registration packet, along with entry fee, no later than Feb. 11
to Ms. Lynn Clark.
**SCHOLARSHIPS: Seniors, scholarships are coming in! Important Tips: 1) Encourage your parents to file their Income Tax Return as soon as possible (Pell grant & some scholarships require a copy). 2) Prepare- Essays, letters of
reference, resumes.
-Burger King Scholarship: Due by Jan. 10
$1,000, $5,000, & $25,000. Go to: www.haveityourwayfoundation.org/burger king scholars program.html
-Florida Realtors Scholarship Essay Contest: Due by Feb. 9.
Scholarship Kits in Mrs. Duhart’s room or Mrs. McGrath’s office.
-Best Buy Scholarship for grades 9-12: Due by Feb. 16.
Apply at: www.at15.com or www.bestbuy-communityrelations.com
-Dixie Youth Baseball & Softball Scholarships: Due by March 1. See Mrs. Duhart.
**CASH OR MONEY ORDERS ONLY when purchasing SCHOOL SHIRTS –NO CHECKS!
Lunch for Today
K-5th Grade: Sliced Turkey (or Mac ‘n Cheese), Fresh Vegetable, Canned Fruit
6th -12th Grade: Choice of above or Pizza, Chicken Item, Chef Salad, or Lite Alternative
Mark Your Calendars . . .
**NO SCHOOL: January 17 – Observance of Martin Luther King Day
**SEMESTER EXAMS: January 19, 20, & 21 - early dismissal days - 12:30pm
**REPORT CARDS: January 28
FCS WEEKLY CALENDAR OF EVENTS
**Wed, Jan 5: -SGA meeting during lunch in room 1105
**Thur, Jan 6: -Home Varsity Girls Basketball game vs Liberty @ 4:30pm
-Home JV/Varsity Boys Basketball games vs Liberty - JV @ 6:00pm Varsity @ 7:30pm
-School Board meeting at the Willie Speed Board Room in Eastpoint @ 6:00pm
**Fri, Jan 7 : -ACTIVITY SCHEDULE for M/S & H/S - Pep Rally during Activity Period
-Home Varsity Girls Basketball game vs Wewa @ 4:30pm
-Home JV/Varsity Boys Basketball games vs Wewa - JV @ 7:00pm Varsity @ 8:30pm
**Sat, Jan 8: -Saturday School – by invitation only! 8:00am sharp & bring your own lunch!
-Away Soccer games vs South Walton - Girls @ 12:00 noon Boys @ 2:00pm
**Mon, Jan 10: -PTO meeting in the FCS library @ 6:00pm
-Open House for the Franklin County Resource Room in the FCS library@ 6:00pm
**Tue, Jan 11: -H/S NHS in room 1210 during breakfast
-FCA Meetings during M/S and H/S lunches in the gym
-Away Soccer games vs. Wakulla - Girls @ 5:00pm Boys @ 7:00pm
-Away Varsity Girls Basketball vs. Bay County @ 4:30pm
-Away JV/Varsity Boys Basketball vs. Bay County - JV @ 6:30pm Varsity @ 8:00pm
**Wed, Jan 12: -SGA meeting during H/S lunch
-K-12 Faculty Meeting @ 3:20 in the Cafeteria
TEACHER/STAFF Info
** “Franklin County School-Related Employee of the Year” : This is the first year a support staff member will be selected
as a “Franklin County School-Related Employee of the Year”. Support staff includes, but not limited to:
paraprofessionals, secretaries, food service staff, bus drivers, custodians, bookkeepers, maintenance workers, &
mechanics. Nomination packets may be picked up from Ms. Browning’s desk @ FCS, Joy Towns at FLC, & Rosa
Tolliver @ the school board office. Packets must be submitted by Jan. 12th at 4:00pm. The winner will be
announced in March.
**SCHOOL LEADERSHIP MEETING: Today, Jan 5, in front office conference room.
**CULINARY CLASS CAFÉ: Fri, Jan. 7, serving from 10:45am-1:30pm. Donation- $8.00
**K-12 FACULTY MEETING: Jan. 12 @ 3:20pm in the cafeteria
**RTI MEETINGS: Every Tuesday **PBS MEETINGS: Every 3rd Monday of each month
**FACULTY MEETINGS: Every 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month
Miscellaneous
**First Annual Oyster Cook-Off: Jan. 15th, at the Apalachicola Veterans Waterfront Park from 1:00pm-7:00pm.
The event will also include fun activities for kids & adults, music, food demonstration, and Art in the Sponge Exchange! If interested in competing in the Oyster Cook-Off or have questions, visit www.oystercookoff.com or call Marisa Getter @ 850/323-0385. Fundraiser for the Apalachicola Volunteer Fire Department.
**GED CLASSES on Mondays, Tuesdays, & Thursdays (except holidays) from 4:00pm-8:00pm at the
Franklin County Learning Center (the old Brown Elementary).
The next GED Test will be given Jan. 24 & 25 (note change of dates), at the Franklin County School library at 6:00pm.
To register for the test contact Linda Bradley during GED classes 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
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