SEAHAWK SCOOP Monday, January 24, 2011
“The future belongs to the educated.” - Milken Family Foundation
Celebrate Literacy Week . . . January 24 – 28
•••PARENTS/STUDENTS•••
**Reminder!!! Students are not allowed to get off at a different bus stop
unless it is a true emergency!!!
**Boys Weightlifting & Track/Field: Today, Jan. 23, practice will begin for weightlifting & field/track.
Student must have: 1- a completed physical within last 365 days. 2- a completed Parent Permission Form.
3- transportation home @ 5:00pm daily. For more info contact Coach Wright.
**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.
-Blanco 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. 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
-Shell Tech & Minority Scholarships: For students interested in the energy industry. See Guidance.
LUNCH FOR TODAY
**K-5th Grade: Spaghetti w/ Meat Sauce, Side Salad, Canned Fruit
**6th -12th Grade: Choice of above or Pizza, Chicken Item, Chef Salad, or Lite Alternative
Mark Your Calendars . . .
**PTO MEETING: Mon, Feb. 14th - changed to Feb. 7th!
**PARENT INVOLVEMENT MEETING: Mon, Feb. 7th, at the Willie Speed Board Room @ 6:00pm –
For any parent(s) interested in reviewing the District & School Parent Involvement Plan. If any
questions, contact Nick O’Grady at the School Board Office, 670-2810
**NO SCHOOL: Fri & Mon,, February 18th & 21st (18th- Teacher Prof. Devel./Planning & 21st- President’ Day)
FCS WEEKLY CALENDAR OF EVENTS
**Mon, Jan 24: -Boys District Soccer Tournament @ PSJ - Time: TBA
-GED Test in the FCS library @ 6:00pm
**Tues, Jan 25: -H/S National Honor Society meeting changed to Jan. 26
-Field Trip M/S Science to St. Joe Buffer Preserve from 8:10am – 2:30pm
-FCA meetings for M/S and H/S in the Gym during lunch
-Home JV/V Boys Basketball games vs. West Gadsden- JV @ 6:00pm Varsity @ 7:30pm
-Boys District Soccer Tournament: Time- TBA
-GED Test in the FCS library @ 6:00pm
**Wed, Jan 26: -Field Trip M/S Science to St Joe Buffer Reserve from 8:10am-2:30pm
-H/S National Honor Society meeting in Room 1210 during breakfast
-SGA meeting in room 1105 during H/S lunch
**Thur, Jan. 27: -H/S Beta Club meeting in room 1217 during breakfast
-Field Trip 11th/12th Graders to College Day at Gulf Coast College-PSJ from 9:00am-2:30pm
-1st-5th Grade AR Social on the stage in the cafeteria from 11:00am-12:30pm
-4th Grade Parent meeting in room 315 @ 7:00pm
**Fri, Jan 28: -ACTIVITY BELL SCHEDULE for M/S & H/S
-M/S Science Classes- Arbor Day Activity- tree planting on campus! Trees donated by Fla. Forestry
-Faculty vs Student Basketball game M/S & H/S students to go to gym @ 2:15pm
**Sat, Jan. 29: --Away JV/V Boys Basketball games vs. Port St. Joe- JV @ 6:00pm Varsity @ 7:30pm
TEACHER/STAFF Info
**K-12 FACULTY MEETING: Wed, Jan. 26, in the lunchroom @ 3:20pm
**CULINARY CLASS CAFÉ: Fri, Jan. 28, serving from 10:45am-1:30pm. Donation- $8.00
MENU: Fried Chicken, Baked Ham, Mashed potatoes, Corn, Mustard greens, Macaroni & Cheese, Rolls
Desserts: Cherry Cheese Pie, Apple Pie ala Mode
**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
A special “Thank You” to the Franklin Toy Project members!
Through local donations, the Franklin Toy Project
was able to provide 30 new coats to FCS students!
We appreciate the kindness & thoughtfulness of all who made this project possible!
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