SEAHAWK SCOOP
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
“The future belongs to the educated.” - Milken Family FoundationCongratulations to the Franklin County Pre-K teachers who prepared our
kindergarten students for the testing that took place the first
30 days of school. Thanks to the Franklin County Kindergarten teachers
for administering the tests. As a result of their combined efforts,
Franklin County kindergarten students placed 2nd highest in the state
of Florida on the ECHOS (Early Childhood Observation System). Also,
Franklin County kindergarten students placed 1st in the state on the
Broad Screen/Progress Monitoring Tool.
Once again, “congratulations” on the second year in a row.
You are commended on a job well done! - Superintendent Nina Marks
**EARLY DISMISSAL DAYS**
Wed thru Fri, January 19 - 21 @ 12:30pm
SEMESTER EXAM SCHEDULES
**Wed thru Fri @ 8:05am, M/S & H/S will pick up their breakfast in the lunchroom & take it to their
exam room. Breakfast in exam room 8:10-8:30am.
**Students must remain in the exam room the entire period.
**Students will not be allowed to check out during exam blocks.
Middle School Exams ׀ High School Exams
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•••PARENTS/STUDENTS•••
**We are getting quite a collection of outer coats accumulating in the lunchroom.
Students – please check the stage to see if any items belong to you!
Items not claimed by the end of the week will be donated to the needy.
**Reminder!!! Students are not allowed to get off at a different bus stop
unless it is a true emergency!!!
**School Advisory Council ( SAC ) Meeting: TODAY, Jan. 18, in the FCS library @ 6:00pm
**11th Grade Boys - Boy’s State: The Florida American Legion is requesting to interview interested 11th graders for Boy’s State. Eligibility requirements: ♦Males who will have completed their junior year in June. ♦3.2 GPA or higher. ♦Interest in government process. ♦Outstanding leadership, character, scholarship, loyalty, & service. ♦Resident of Florida.
Applications in Guidance & Mrs. Duhart’s room. Lakota Humble was representative last year, if you have any questions.
**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. See Ms. Lynn Clark for applications. Contestants must turn in a registration packet, along
with entry fee, no later than Feb. 11 to Ms. Clark.
**GCCC SCHOLARSHIP Advising: Feb. 3 & Feb. 17, at the Student Union East Panama City from
11:00am-1:00pm and 5:00pm-7:00pm. Also, at the Gulf Franklin Center on Feb. 10, from 5:00-7:00pm.
**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.
-Bano Foundation Scholarship: Due by Feb. 1. For students going into nursing.
Applications in Mrs. Duhart’s, Guidance, or online. Google Blanco Foundation & click on the pdf link.
-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.
-Edwin Gardner Weed Ruge Scholarship: Due by March 14. See Mrs. Duhart or Guidance for flyer.
LUNCH FOR TODAY
**K-5th Grade: Chicken & Rice, Northern Beans, Fresh Fruit
**6th -12th Grade: Choice of above or Pizza, Chicken Item, Chef Salad, or Lite Alternative
Mark Your Calendars . . .
**REPORT CARDS: Fri, January 28th
**PTO MEETING: Mon, Feb. 14th changed to Feb. 7th!
**NO SCHOOL: Fri & Mon,, February 18th & 21st (18th- Teacher Prof. Devel./Planning & 21st- President’ Day)
FCS WEEKLY CALENDAR OF EVENTS
**Tue, Jan 18: -7th period Semester Exam: H/S - 1:26-3:10pm M/S – 1:29-3:10pm - no 6th period!
-FCA meetings during H/S and M/S lunches in the gym
-Home Varsity Boys Basketball game vs. Florida High - JV @ 6:00pm Varsity Only! @ 7:30pm
-Girls District Soccer Tournament @ PSJ High School Time: TBA
-SAC meeting @ 6:00pm
**Wed, Jan. 19: -Early dismissal @ 12:30 due to semester exams. See exam schedule at top of Scoop.
**Thur, Jan 20: -Early dismissal @ 12:30 due to semester exams. See exam schedule at top of Scoop.
-Away Varsity Girls Basketball game vs. Mosley @7:00pm
**Fri, Jan 21: -Early dismissal @ 12:30 due to semester exams. See exam schedule at top of Scoop.
-Away Varsity Girls Basketball game vs. Pt. St. Joe @ 4:30pm
**Sat, Jan 22: -Saturday School – by invitation only! 8:00am-2:30pm, don’t be late & bring your own lunch!
**Mon, Jan 24: -Boys District Soccer tournament @ PSJ - Time: TBA
-GED Test in the library @ 6:00pm
TEACHER/STAFF Info
**H/S Faculty Meeting: Wed, Jan. 19, in Ms. Tucker’s room, # 1201, @ 1:00pm
**Elementary E2T2 Training: Wed, Jan. 19, in the library resource room from 12:30pm-3:00pm (Boyd, Gay, Ward)
**School Leadership Meeting: Wed, Jan. 19 cancelled
**STAFF: Thurs, Jan. 20, Jean Christie with AXA Equitable will be at School Board Office 9:00am-noon; then,
,at FCS from 12:30-4:00pm. RE: 403b Tax Shelter Annuities, Retirement Planning, DROP
**RTI MEETINGS: Every Tuesday **PBS MEETINGS: Every 3rd Monday of each month
**FACULTY MEETINGS: Every 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month
Miscellaneous
**Child Find Pre-K Screenings: Thursday, Jan. 27th, at Franklin County Learning Center (old Brown Elem.) from 8:30am-12:00noon. Screenings for children ages 3-4 years with special needs (vision, hearing, speech, & developmental issue) and are not enrolled in public school. Screenings by appointment only call: 1-866-277-6616.
**Voluntary Pre-K: Children must be 4 years old on or before September 1st. Call the Early Learning Coalition at 850/747-5400 for more information or to apply for a VPK certificate. No “Child Find Screening” is required for voluntary Pre-K.
**Help Clean the Shoreline: Saturday, Jan. 29th, the Eastpoint Trash Patrol (ETP) will meet on HWY 98 in the vicinity of the former Sea quest Seafood @ 10:00am. Wear/bring sunscreen, gloves, water & snack. The “ETP” will meet the last Saturday of every month along HWY 98, with other locations in the future. For more info contact Anna at 850/370-6763 or email- anna.carmichael@yahoo.com .
**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, 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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