SEAHAWK SCOOP Thursday, march 3, 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.
***Elementary 2nd Nine Weeks Awards Programs***
3rd, 4th & 5th Grade: Today, March 3, in the gym @ 1:30pm
Library will be closed Today, March 3
from 9:00am - 2:30pm due to the Brain Bowl Competitions.
**STUDENTS/PARENTS - - - Students may bring a lunch with them to school in the morning.
Lunches are not allowed to be brought in from outside sources (restaurant or fast food).
**CHECK THIS OUT!!! The College For Every Student video by Dalin Modican & D’Andre Robinson has been selected as a finalist in the National CFES Video Contest! The finalists have been posted on the CFES Facebook page. The video with the most “likes” will go on to the semi-finals. So, visit the Facebook page & select the FCS Video: “Forever College Remix” as “like”. Show your support for these young
men & our school!
**Dr. Seuss Birthday Party: Today, March 3, from 5:45-7:00pm in the cafeteria - KG - 8th grade students & parents are invited to celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday. Cake, ice cream, & punch will be served. Also, the Varsity Softball Team will be reading Dr. Seuss’ stories! Come out & enjoy the fun!!!
LUNCH FOR TODAY
**K-5th Grade: Toasted Turkey & Cheese Sandwich, Sliced Apples, Vegetable Soup, Fresh Fruit, Cookie
**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 contact Dr. Lois Catlin at FC-EF@hotmail.com .
Applications are also available in the FCS front office. 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.
-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
**Thur, Mar. 3: -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
-Junior Prom Committee meeting in room 809 during lunch
-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 5:45-7:00pm
**Fri, Mar. 4: -Home Varsity Softball game vs. Godby @ 5:00pm
**Mon, Mar. 7: -Junior Workshop during 3rd, 4th, and 5th periods in room 1105
-Away M/S Baseball and Softball game vs. Altha @ 4:30pm
-GED test in the library @ 6:00pm
**Tues, Mar.8: -H/S National Honor Society meeting in room 1210 during breakfast
-Junior Workshop during 3rd, 4th, and 5th periods in room 1105
-FCA Meetings during H/S and M/S lunches in the gym
-Away Varsity Softball game vs. Blountstown @ 5:00pm
-GED Test in library @ 6:00pm
-Away Varsity Baseball Game vs. Liberty @ 7:00pm
**Wed, Mar.9: -SGA meeting during H/S lunch
**Thur, Mar. 10: -Elementary & M/S Brain Bowl Tournament @ Tallahassee Community College from 8:56am-5:00 pm
Students will meet in front of the school @ 6:00am for departure & will return @ approx 6:00pm
-H/S BETA Club meeting in room 1217 during breakfast
-Away M/S Baseball/Softball game vs. Tolar @ 4:00pm
-Home Varsity Softball game vs. Liberty @ 6:00pm
-School Board Meeting in Willie Speed Board Room @ 6:00pm
Mark Your Calendars
**SPRING BREAK: March 14 – 18
**EARLY RELEASE: April 5 – Students dismissed @ 12:30pm;
Parent Conferences in afternoon
**FCAT TESTING: April 11 – April 21
**EASTER HOLIDAYS: April 22 & April 25
TEACHER/STAFF Info
**Bookkeeping will be closed today, March 3, until payroll is finished. Please send
requests via email or put in Ms. Sawyer’s mailbox. Thank you for your cooperation.
**School Leadership Meeting: Today, 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
**K-12 Faculty Meeting: Wed, March 9, in the cafeteria @ 3:20pm
**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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