SEAHAWK SCOOP
Tuesday, march 1, 2011
"Life is not made by the dreams that you dream, but by the choices that you make."
ELEMENTARY DISMISSAL IS AT 3:00 - M/S & H/S DISMISSAL IS AT 3:10
1. Please observe the dismissal times. Early pickup is for appointments or emergencies only.
2. Changes in ridership should be in a note (with a contact number) turned in to the front office by 10:00am.
3. Any changes to bus or car ridership by phone should be emergency basis only & must be done before 2:00pm.
FLORIDA WRITES TESTING
***Today, March 1 & Wed, March 2 - - - 4th, 8th, & 10th grades will be testing.
4th grade will test in classrooms, 8:30-11:45am. 8th grade will test in the library.
10th grade test rooms have been assigned. Please do not interrupt testing areas!
Make-up tests will be done March 3 & 4.LIBRARY WILL BE CLOSED - - -
Today & Wed, March 1 & 2, until 11:30am due to testing.
***Elementary 2nd Nine Weeks Awards Programs***
KG, 1st & 2nd Grade: Wed, March 2, in the gym @ 1:30pm
3rd, 4th & 5th Grade: Thurs, March 3, in the gym @ 1:30pm
Congratulations to the Miss Seahawk Pageant Winners . . .
Miss Seahawk - Haleigh Ming
Teen Miss Seahawk - Erin Riley Junior Miss Seahawk - Breanna Murray
Little Miss Seahawk - Hayley Creamer Tiny Miss Seahawk - Brittney Wright
**”I Like Me”: The Nest after-school program in Carrabelle will host “I Like Me! A Self Esteem Celebration” today, March 1, from 5:30-7:00pm in the Carrabelle Municipal Complex cafeteria. There will be book reading, craft making, refreshments & a special family workshop on the importance of reading. Each child will receive a book to take home compliments of Bring Me a Book Franklin, a non-profit organization.
LUNCH FOR FRIDAY
**K-5th Grade: Turkey Tacos, Corn, Broccoli Dippers, Peaches w/ Blueberries
**6th -12th Grade: Choice of above or Pizza, Chicken Item, Chef Salad, or Lite Alternative
ACADEMIC INFORMATION
**ACT Registration: Fri, March 4, is the last day to register for the April 9 ACT.
**Take Stock in Children Mentoring Program Applications– Deadline extended to March 7th!
Available for students in 6th – 9th grades. The program provides one on one mentoring and 4 years (2 + 2) of college
scholarships for eligible students. To find out if you are eligible and/or to receive an application, please contact Dr. Lois
Catlin at FC-EF@hotmail.com . An application will be placed in your teacher’s mailbox for delivery to you or sent via
e-mail as a pdf. Completed applications are to be put in Dr. Catlin’s mailbox (give to Ms. Browning in front office).
**FAMU’s Annual Spring Preview: Saturday, March 26, from 8:30am-2:00pm for juniors, seniors, & community
college transfers. Pre-register at www.famu.edu click on “Events”, then click on “Spring Preview”.
**Certified Nursing Assistant Program: Students interested in program need to apply NOW!!! April 29 is the
end date. They are interviewing applications starting now! You can get in touch with Pat Wagner, GFC Nursing
Secretary @ 227-9670 EXT. 5522. The earlier you apply the better.
**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, letter
of Reference, resumes.
-Dixie Youth Baseball & Softball Scholarships: Due TODAY - March 1. See Mrs. Duhart.
-Edwin Gardner Weed Ruge Scholarship: Due by March 14. Apply at www.csascholars.org .
-Better Business Bureau Ethics Scholarship: Due by March 18 – must be postmarked by 2pm!
See Mrs. Duhart, Guidance, or download from www.nwf.bbb.org/TorchAward
-BUICKACHIEVERS Scholarship: Due by March 31 – for careers in the automotive business.
Go to www.buickachievers.com to apply.
-Philaco Women’s Club Scholarship: Due by April 15. Faculty /administration must nominate student.
Applications in Guidance.
-Shell Tech & Minority Scholarships: For students interested in the energy industry. See Guidance.
FCS WEEKLY CALENDAR OF EVENTS
**Tues, Mar, 1: - FLA WRITES testing- Grades 4, 8, & 10
-FCA meeting in the gym during M/S and H/S lunches
-Away Varsity Softball game vs. Wewa @ 6pm
-Home Varsity Baseball game vs. Fl High @ 6:30pm
**Wed. Mar, 2: - FLA WRITES testing- Grades 4, 8, & 10
-SGA meeting in room 1105 during lunch
-KG- 2nd Grade 2nd Nine Weeks Award Ceremony in the gym @ 1:30pm
**Thur, Mar. 3: -Junior Prom Committee meeting in room 809 during lunch
-Elementary Brain Bowl Competition vs ABC School in the library @ 9:30am
-Seniors- College Application Workshop in room 1105, 3rd-5th periods (teachers have students’
schedule) with Dr. Catlin
-M/S Brain Bowl Competition vs ABC School in the library @ 1:00pm
-3rd-5th Grade 2nd Nine Weeks Award Ceremony in the gym @ 1:30pm
-K- 8th Grade – Dr. Seuss Birthday Party in the cafeteria 6:00-7:00pm
**Fri, Mar. 4: -Home Varsity Softball game vs Godby @ 5:00pm
Mark Your Calendars
**SPRING BREAK: March 14 – 18
**FCAT TESTING: April 11 – April 21
**EASTER HOLIDAYS: April 22 & April 25
TEACHER/STAFF Info
**M/S & H/S TEACHERS: Students that have been assigned to ISS will not be allowed to go to classrooms during the
school day to get assignments. Please send assignments to Mrs. Croom or place them in her box. ISS students’
names will be emailed to faculty & staff daily. Thank you for your cooperation!
**STAFF: Today, March 1st , the Strategic Benefits representatives will be in the library at 3:30. Please stop by with any
questions or concerns you have regarding the group health insurance.
**School Leadership Meeting: Thurs, March 4, in room 117 @ 3:20pm.
**CULINARY CLASS CAFÉ: Fri, March 4 - Serving from 10:45am-1:30pm. Donation- $8.00
MENU: Egg Drop Soup, Wonton Soup, Sweet & Sour Chicken, Beef & Broccoli, Lo Mein
Noodle w/ Veggies, Crab Rangoon, Egg Rolls, Fried Rice
DESSERTS: Oreo Pie, Homemade Ice Cream w/ Sugar Cookies
**Reading Endorsement Competencies 4/5 Classes: March 2, 9, 23, 30, & April 6.
Classes will be at Learning Center, room 19, from 3:00-7:00pm. Sign up on ePDC for the course. Remember,
if you are teaching intensive reading to H/S, M/S, or ESE students, you are required to have Reading Endorsement.
**RTI MEETINGS: Every Tuesday **PBS MEETINGS: Every 3rd Monday of each month
**FACULTY MEETINGS: Every 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month
Miscellaneous
**New Website for “The Nest”: The Nest after-school program has launched a new website –
The website will provide a glimpse at some of their offerings, along with news,
photos, & updates. Parents can download enrollment applications & Nest bus forms.
**DOE Social Media Access: The Florida Department of Education now has the resources to provide additional channels for the department to receive feedback from & communicate with educators, students, parents, & all Floridians.
Their new accounts are:
General Information: www.facebook.com/EducationFL
**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 March 7 & 8 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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