2/1/11 SEAHAWK SCOOP

SEAHAWK SCOOP           

Tuesday, February 1, 2011

“The future belongs to the educated.”     - Milken Family Foundation

BLACK  HISTORY  MONTH

**PARENTS-  FLU  SEASON:  We are still in the “flu season”.  This is an obvious fact if you note the number of children & staff out sick on any given day.  The pressure on schools to keep attendance high & the pressure on parents to arrange at-home care, often leads to an environment where sick children come to school. 

            The best way to prevent the spread of the flu is for parents to keep children

          At home if they have a fever or other flu symptoms.    - George Oehlert, Principal

     It is hard to believe during this season of cold weather, but there are over 30 outerwear items on the stage in the cafetorium that students have left lying on campus.  If your child is missing a jacket, sweatshirt, cap, etc., have them check the cafetorium.

District Girls Basketball Tournament

This week  the Girls District  3 Class 2A Basketball Tournament will be held at Franklin County School.

The schedule is as follows:

                                                Tues, Feb 1:       6:00pm-   Franklin County vs Wewahitchka

                                                Fri, Feb. 4:          6:00pm-   Winner of Tuesday’s game vs West Gadsden

                                                                           7:30pm-    Liberty County vs Port St. Joe

                                                Sat, Feb. 5:         7:00pm-   Winner of Friday’s 6:00 & 7:30pm games

**LETTERMAN JACKETS:  Letterman jackets are expected in by Thurs, Feb. 3.  Turn your balance of $90.00 in to

            Coach Wright in order to pick up your jacket when it arrives!

**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”.

**11^th Grade Boys - Boy’s State:  The Florida American Legion is requesting to interview interested 11^th 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:  Contestants must turn in registration packets, along with entry fee ($50), by Feb. 11 to

        Ms. Clark.  The Pageant is Feb. 26 in the school cafeteria.  For more info or applications, see Ms. Lynn 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 Today, 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-5^th Grade:  ????????

**6^th -12^th Grade:  Choice of above or Pizza, Chicken Item, Chef Salad, or Lite Alternative

Mark Your Calendars . . .

**PTO MEETING:     Mon, Feb. 7^th

**PARENT INVOLVEMENT MEETING:     Mon, Feb. 7^th, at the Willie Speed Board Room @ 6:00pm –

             For any parent(s) interested in reviewing the District & School Parent Involvement Plan.  For more information contact Nick O’Grady at the School Board Office, 670-2810

**SCHOOL BOARD MEETING:     Thurs, Feb. 10^th

**SAC  MEETING:     Tues,  Feb. 15^th

**NO SCHOOL:    Fri & Mon,, February 18^th & 21^st   (18^th- Teacher Prof. Devel./Planning &   21^st- President’ Day)

FCS WEEKLY CALENDAR OF EVENTS

**Tue, Feb. 1:     -FCA Meeting during M/S and H/S lunches in the gym

                            -Varsity Girls Basketball District Tournament @ FCS:  FCS vs Wewa @ 6:00pm

**Wed, Feb. 2:    -GCCC Representatives will meet with 5^th, 8^th, & 12^th grades in the library & classrooms

                            -SGA meeting in room 1105 during lunch

**Thur, Feb. 3:    -Army Recruiter will be in library starting @ 11:00am regarding ASVAB interest – for H/S

                            -Home Varsity Basketball game vs. FL High @ 6:00pm * SENIOR NIGHT *

**Fri, Feb. 4:        -   ACTIVITY DAY

                             -PreSeason Varsity Softball Tournament in Jacksonville, 2/4-2/6/11 -  Depart 9:00am today!

**Sat, Feb. 5:       -FCS Band Participate in FBA Solo & Ensemble @ FSU from 8am-4pm

**Mon, Feb 7:      -Home M/S Baseball & Softball games vs. Altha @ 4:30pm

                             -PTO Meeting in the library @ 6:00pm

                             -Parent Involvement meeting at the Willie Speed School Board room @ 6:00pm

                             -Varsity Boys Basketball District Tournament @ FCS week of 2/7-2/12

TEACHER/STAFF Info

**Food Service Healthy Choices In-service:  Wed, Feb. 2, in the lunchroom 2:00pm-6:00pm, for regional

                                                                   lunchroom managers.    STAFF, please take note – do not disturb!

**School Leadership Meeting:  Wed, Feb. 2, in room 117 @ 3:20pm

**CULINARY CLASS CAFÉ:  Friday, Feb. 4^th, serving from 10:45am-1:30pm.   Donation- $8.00

           MENU: Sweet BBQ Chicken Wings, Fried Cube Steak, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Corn, Green Beans,

Buttermilk Biscuits      Desserts: Oreo Pie or Peach Cobbler

**Reading Endorsement Competencies 4/5 Classes:  Feb 2, 9, 16, 23,  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 3^rd Monday of each month

**FACULTY MEETINGS:  Every 2^nd & 4^th Wednesday of each month

Miscellaneous

**Project Graduation Meeting:  Mon, Feb. 7, FCS senior parents will be meeting at the First Pentecostal Holiness Church, Brownsville Rd, Apalachicola at 6:00pm.  If anyone needs directions call 653-5308.

**Voluntary Pre-K: Children must be 4 years old on or before September 1^st.  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.

**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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