SEAHAWK SCOOP

Thursday,
Thurs , December 2, 2010

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

The Franklin District Spelling Bee which will be

Today, Dec. 2, at 9:30am in the Chapman Auditorium, Apalachicola.

ELEMENTARY AWARDS PROGRAM

Monday, Dec. 6, in the gym @ 1:00pm.
The awards program is for the first 9 weeks of school.
**SECRET SANTA SHOP: The Secret Santa Shop is coming to Franklin County School for grades K-5. It
will be in room 1023 in the 1000 (middle school) building from Mon, Dec. 6 through Thurs, Dec. 9. The Secret
Santa Shop gives students the opportunity to secretly buy gifts for family & friends. It is a fundraiser for the 4th
Grade St. Augustine trip. The schedule is as follows:
Mon. Dec. 6- Browsing day - a time will be assigned to each class. No purchasing!
Tues, Dec. 7- KG & 1st grades may visit & purchase items.
Wed, Dec. 8- 2nd & 3rd grades may visit & purchase items
Thurs, Dec. 9- 4th & 5th grades may visit & purchase
Thank you in advance for your participation.
**POINSETTIAS: A new shipment of red poinsettias has arrived. If you would like to purchase one call
Dolores Croom at extension 2221 before Fri, Dec. 3. Cost: $15.00. “Thank you” to all who have
Supported the Senior Class!
**PICTURE ORDERS/ MONEY DUE by Fri, Dec. 3, for the school picture retakes & senior portraits.
Turn in to Ms. Patty Creamer in the library.
**GCCC REGISTRATION: Students who wish to dual enroll must be 10th grade or higher with a minimum of
a 3.0 GPA. Some courses require minimum scores on the CPT Test. Students may call guidance for an
appointment or drop by Ms. Buffkin’s office for an application. Courses are listed online on the GCCC
website under class schedules. Environmental Science (EVR 1001) & Psychology (PSY 2004) will be
offered on Mondays & Wednesdays @ FCS from 5:00-6:15pm. Classes will begin Jan. 5. FCS students
sign up in Guidance.
The classes are also open to adults who may sign up at the Gulf Franklin Cente or call, 227-9670 ext. 5.

**CASH OR MONEY ORDERS ONLY when purchasing SCHOOL SHIRTS –NO CHECKS!

Mark Your Calendars . . .

**ELEMENTARY CHRISTMAS PROGRAM: Tues, Dec. 14, in the cafeteria @ 6:00pm.
**FCS BAND’s WINTER CONCERT: Wed, Dec. 15, in the cafeteria @ 7:00pm
**CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS - NO SCHOOL: Dec. 20-Jan. 3 – Students return on Jan. 4.

Lunch for Today

K-5th Grade : Chicken Nuggets, Canned vegetable, Fresh Fruit, may choose Mac ‘n Cheese
6th -12th Grade: Choice of above or Pizza, Chicken Sandwich, Entrée Salad, or Lite
Alternative

FCS WEEKLY CALENDAR OF EVENTS

**Thur, Dec. 2: -Franklin District Spelling Bee at the Chapman Auditorium @ 9:30am
-Senior Class Officers’ meeting in room 817 during lunch
-Away Soccer vs. Port St. Joe - Girls @ 6:00pm Boys @ 8:00pm
 -Home Varsity Girls Basketball vs W. Gadsden @ 7:00pm
** Fri, Dec. 3: -ACTIVITY DAY FOR M/S & H/S
-Interim Reports go out. M/S & H/S will be given out during 7th period.
-Fieldtrip: 11th & 12th graders (who have signed up) to Univ. of W. FLA - 7:30am-
9:00pm
-K-5 Academic Reading Social from 11:30-12:30pm during lunch times
** Sat, Dec. 4: -Saturday School, by invitation only, 8:00am-2:30pm. Be on time & bring
your own lunch.
-Home Soccer vs. W. Gadsden - Girls @ 10:00am Boys @ 12:00noon
-Fundraiser: FCS Band “Bagging for Bucks” – at Apalach & C’belle IGA from
10:00am-2:00pm
**Mon, Dec. 6: -Away JV/Varsity Boys Basketball vs. Blountstown - JV @ 6:00pm Varsity @
7:30pm
**Tues, Dec. 7: -Seniors, FAFSA Pre-Application Workshop during 3-5th period in Room 1105
By Appointment with Dr. Catlin
-FCA meetings during MS & HS lunches
-Home JV/V Boys Basketball game vs. Wakulla - JV @ 5:30 Varsity @
7:00pm
-Home Soccer vs. Bozeman - Girls @ 6pm Boys @ 8pm

TEACHER/STAFF Info
**PARA’S - HEALTH AIDES - SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS:
There will be a “Building the Educational Support Team” training Saturday, Dec. 4, at FCS. PAEC will be
administering the training from 9:00am-2:00pm in the FCS library. You may signup at Ms. Browning’s
desk @ FCS or with Joy Towns at FCLC. Bring your own lunch!!!

**2011 HEALTH INSURANCE ENROLLMENT SESSIONS: All benefit receiving employees need
to attend one of the enrollment sessions on Dec. 13 or 14. Employees will have the opportunity to
have the BCBS Health Savings Plan explained & to enroll in the district plan. Signup with Rosa
Tolliver at the District Office or with Sharon Browning at FCS. Session 1: Dec. 13 @ Willie Speed
Board Room, District Office - 2:30pm
Session 2: Dec. 13 @ FCS Media Center - 3:30pm
Session 3: Dec. 14 @ FCS Media Center - 2:30pm
Session 4: Dec. 14 @ FCS Media Center - 3:30pm

**CULINARY CLASS CAFÉ: Fri, Dec. 3, serving from 10:45am-1:30pm. Donation- $8.00
MENU: Soup & Salad Bar- Chicken Noodle Soup, Chili, Full Salad Bar,
Grilled Cheese Sandwich,
Cheesecake, Mississippi Mud Cake
**AFLAC REPRESENTATIVE: Tues, Dec. 7, in library from 8:00am-12:00pm & 1:00-3:30pm with
Terry Faircloth.
**RTI MEETINGS: Every Tuesday **PBS MEETINGS: Every 3rd Monday of each month
**FACULTY MEETINGS: Every 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month

Miscellaneous
** ”Parental Survival Skills” presented by Mark Keith. Thurs, Dec. 9, 5:30-7:00pm at the FCS
Media Center. Sponsored by FDLRS PAEC in conjunction with Franklin County School District. Explore the
family dynamics of having a child with “Special Needs” and look at the impacts that can occur on the social &
professional relationships in and around the family. For more information please contact Wanda Teat at 670-2800
or email wteat@franklin.k12.fl.us
**WANTED- ART TEACHER for The Nest, Franklin County School’s after school program.
Hours: 2:30-6:00pm, Monday through Friday. Pay: $16/hr. Must be able to plan & implement art lessons for
grades PreK-8. Drug test & background check required. Complete district employment application, available
on-line at www.franklincountyschoools.org and return application to the School District Office, 85 School Rd,
Suite 1, Eastpoint – Attention: Despina Williams.
**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. 10 & 11, at the Franklin County School library at 6:00pm.
To register for the test contact 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