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Friiday,, Augustt 24,, 2012 Fr day Augus 24 2012

Motto: Inspire from our hearts, Lead with humility, Soar with pride.

*** PRE-SEASON FOOTBALL CLASSIC ***

TONIGHT, AUG. 24

KICK OFF @ 7:30pm

TICKETS: $5- Adults $3- Students 6 & Under- Free

COME OUT & SUPPORT THE SEAHAWKS!

KG-5th Gr-

LUNCH FOR FRIDAY- 8/24/12

BBQ Sandwich or Breaded Chef Salad, or Pretzel/Cheese Lite Meal Apple Slices or Fresh Fruit, Green Beans or Carrot Sticks w/ Ranch

6th-12th Gr- Choice of above or Fish Sticks & Cheese Grits

FCS WEEKLY CALENDAR OF EVENTS

**Fri, Aug 24: **Sat, Aug 25: **Mon, Aug 27: **Tue, Aug 28: **Wed, Aug 29: **Thur, Aug 23: -Pre-Season Football Classic vs Bozeman @ 7:30pm -Fundraiser: JV Volleyball - Bagging for Bucks @ Apalach IGA, 8:00am-2:00pm -NO EVENTS AT THIS TIME -Away JV/Vars Volleyball vs Altha- JV @ 6:00pm Vars @ 7:00pm -SGA Meeting in library during H/S lunch -Away Vars Volleyball vs FAMU- Double Header @ 5:30pm / 6:30pm -9th & 10th Grade Class Officer Elections in cafeteria during H/S lunch -4th Grade Parent Meeting in Mrs. Barbers room, 315, @ 7:00p

Mark Your Calendars NO SCHOOL: Sept 3 Closed for Labor Day SCHOOL PICTURES: Sept. 7-students must
wear school shirt

TEACHER/STAFF Info
DONT FORGET TO TURN IN YOUR HOT SEAT COUNT AS SOON SCHOOL IS DISMISSED! M/S Teachers Meeting: Tues, Aug. 28, in Ms. Countrymans room, 1007, @ 2:20pm AXA Representatives Visit: Thurs, Aug. 30- Jean Christie, AXA Equitable representative, will be on campus to help employees with retirement options. Time: TBA M/S Language Art Teachers- Prof. Devel: Fri, Aug. 31, in room 1017 & classrooms, 8:00am-3:00pm

FACULTY MEETINGS- 1st & 3rd Wednesdays of each Month

FCS STAFF BIRTHDAYS 8/20-8/24 Eric Bidwell (8/20) Missy Cumbie (8/21) Jeannie Ford (8/24)

Miscellaneous
**The Nest After-School Program resumes Monday, August 27, at the usual times, (2:00 5:30 p.m. at the
Franklin County Learning Center and 2:45-5:45 at the Carrabelle Municipal Complex.) This year, we will be offering homework assistance and character education for our students. The character education program is interdisciplinary, combining reading, drama, community service and family activities to help students develop positive character traits. We will also be offering art, recreation, health and academic instruction in reading, math and science. Please encourage your students to attend. Bus transportation is provided to both sites following the final bell. Pre-K students living in Eastpoint will enter our program at the Franklin County Learning Center. (Carrabelle Pre-Kers will be bused to the Carrabelle site.) All students attending Pre-K-8th grades are eligible to attend this free program, which provides snacks daily. The student application will be available for download on our website, www.franklincountynest.org . We are in need of certified teachers for both the Carrabelle and Eastpoint sites, to lead reading, math and/or handson science activities for multiple age groups. Pay is $23/hr, and we will make every attempt to accommodate your schedule if you can only work a few days a week. If you are interested in a position, please contact project coordinator Despina Williams at 670-2810 x 4131 or email [email protected].

**49th Annual Florida Seafood Festival Parade will be on Saturday, Nov. 3. Deadline to enter is Oct. 15.
Contact Pamela Brownell at 670-4411 or [email protected] for more info.

GED CLASSES
The Franklin County Adult Education Courses are offering GED classes on Mondays & Tuesdays from 4:00-8:00pm at the Franklin County School. Register with Ms. Linda Bradley during class hours in the 1100 Building, Room 1111. The next GED Test will be given Sept 17 &18, 2012 at the Franklin County School library at 6:00pm. To register for the test, contact Linda Bradley during class times 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.

INFO FOR PARENTS . . .

DROP OFF/ PICK UP:
ELEMENTARY students need to be dropped off in the mornings on the west side (elementary side) of campus by 7:45am. 1st-5th grade students are to go directly to the cafeteria for breakfast. Kindergarten students go to the KG building upon arrival at school. If students are afternoon car riders, they are to be picked up on the elementary side of campus. MIDDLE SCHOOL & HIGH SCHOOL students are to be dropped off by 7:55am & picked up on the east side (middle & high school side) of campus each day.

PLEASE DO NOT DROP STUDENTS OFF AT THE FRONT OFFICE . . . UNLESS THEY ARE LATE FOR SCHOOL! AFTERNOON CHANGES:

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If you have to change your child/childrens afternoon routine, send a note to their teacher stating what the change will be. For example, instead of riding the bus, your child will be a car rider. Include who will pick your child up & a phone number where you can be reached.

DO NOT CALL THE OFFICE DURING THE SCHOOL DAY TO MAKE CHANGES unless there is an emergency! If there is an emergency, contact the school office no later than 1:00pm.

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BUS STOP CHANGES:

Students are not allowed to get off at a different bus stop other than the one they are assigned . . . EXCEPT IN AN EMERGENCY. For example, an emergency would be when a family member has to be rushed to the hospital.

**The Federal McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act states that children & youth who lack a
fixed, regular, & adequate nighttime residence are considered homeless. If, due to a loss of housing, a child must live in a shelter, motel, vehicle, campground, on the street, in abandoned buildings, or doubled-up with relatives or friends, then he/she is eligible to receive services provided under the McKinney-Vento Act. For additional information contact Sandi Hengle, Homeless Liaison, at the Franklin County School District Office in Eastpoint, 670-2810 or cell number 323-0982.

**PARENTS Register to receive automated emergency calls from the Franklin County Sheriff Dept. You will be notified of any emergency situations in Franklin County (for example; emergency

school closings, road closings). Go to www.franklinsheriff.com , on the top right of home page- click on Franklin County Florida Emergency Notification System emblem & complete required information.