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**Homecoming Court Elections:
Elections by Ballot: Today, Oct 7, during breakfast & lunch, and Wed, Oct 8, during breakfast only. - J. Edwards

**Homecoming Candy Donations Requested: The Homecoming Committee & SGA are making goodie bags to be given out to all
alumni at the alumni booth during the homecoming game. We would appreciate any candy donations from now through October 10.
Candy may be dropped off in the library.
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**Plastic Bottles Needed: Mr. Tolbert's & Ms. DeVaughns 6th period classes are building a boat from recycled materials to enter
into the FSU Marine Lab's Float Your Boat competition on Saturday, Oct. 11. They are in need plastic bottles, any size.
**Home Volleyball Games TONIGHT, Oct 7, vs Port St. Joe: Wear Black! JV play at 6:00 & Varsity @ 7:00pm.

**FCAT Reading Re-takes for Juniors & Seniors: Wed & Thurs, Oct 8 & 9, in 1106 computer lab from 8:00-11:00am,8l both days.

**Football Pictures: Thurs, Oct. 9, Varsity & M/S football players will have individual pictures taken after school. Players
are to report to the field house when school is dismissed.
**ACTIVITY BUS: The Activity Bus will depart FCS at 6:00pm on Mondays through Thursdays. The Activity Bus is for students
being supervised by a school staff member for after school activities. Students who are on campus after school, & are not
being supervised by a staff member, should be sent to the front office so parents can be contacted.


MENU TUESDAY 10/7/14
BREAKFAST CHOICES
Cocoa Puffs Cereal, Chicken & Biscuit, Cinnamon Goldfish Grahams, Toast, Chocolate or Strawberry Rockinola, Blueberry Yogurt Parfait,
Granny Smith Apple, Orange Pineapple Juice, Milk
LUNCH CHOICES
Fish Sandwich,, Chicken Chef Salad, Ham & Cheese Lunch Bite, Mini Cheeseburgers, Chicken Sandwich, Strawberry Banana Yogurt Parfait &
Cheese Stick, Roll, Carrot Sticks w/ Dip, Potato Smiles, Grapes, Pineapple Tidbits, Milk




F FC CS S W WE EE EK KL LY Y C CA AL LE EN ND DA AR R O OF F E EV VE EN NT TS S
**Tue, Oct 7: -H/S vote for Homecoming Court during breakfast & lunch
-SGA Officers to County Commissioners meeting @ 9:10am
-Guest Speaker: Joyners 2
nd
period class Connie Head from GCSC
-FCA meeting for H/S students in gym wrestling room during lunch (pizza will be provided)
-M/S Girls Basketball practice in multipurpose building, 2:20-4:30pm- Bankston
-Band practice 2:45-4:30pm
-Varsity Cheer practice in multi-purpose building, 2:45-4:30pm
-Away Girls Golf Big Bend Championship at Hilaman Golf Course, Tallahassee @ 8:00am
-Cross Country practice 3:00-5:00pm
-Football practice 3:00-6:00pm
-Home Volleyball games vs Port St. Joe: JV @ 6:00 Vars @ 7:00 BLACK OUT
**Wed, Oct 8: -FCAT Reading Re-takes for Jrs & Srs in 1106 computer lab, 8:00-11:00am
-H/S vote for Homecoming Court during breakfast only
-Credit Recovery Class Wisdom Wednesday (Guest Speaker) in Ms. Mount-Simmons room during 5
th
period
-SGA meeting in gym wrestling room during lunch
-M/S Girls Basketball practice in multipurpose building, 2:20-4:30pm- Bankston
-Odyssey of the Mind in room 1017 (Countryman), 2:45-5:00pm
-Home Girls Golf Tournament at St. James Bay Course @ 3:00pm **last home tournament
-Cross Country practice 3:00-5:00pm
-Volleyball practice in gym: M/S 3:30-4:30 JV 3:30-5:00 Vars 5:00-7:00 Stanton
-Football practice 3:00-6:00pm

Smokey the Bear/FIRE PREVENTION
Thurs, Oct. 9

Multi-Purpose Bldg. Elem Parking Lot
PreK/Headstart @ 8:45 3
rd
gr @ 8:45
KG @ 9:15 4
th
gr @ 9:15
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st
gr. @ 9:45 5
th
gr @ 9:45
2
nd
gr. @ 10:15
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ELEMENTARY FALL FESTIVAL
Fri, Oct. 10, 12:15-1:45 PM
Between the 200 & 800 bldgs.
New Games, Music, Bounce Houses/Slide,
Concessions! Loads of Fun & Prizes!
$10 for Hand Stamp (unlimited games & 2
concession tickets).
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**Thu, Oct 9: -FCAT Reading Re-takes for Jrs & Srs in 1106 computer lab, 8:00-11:00am
-Elementary: Smokey the Bear/ Fire Prevention Program (see schedule above)
-NHS meeting in gym wrestling room during lunch. Duhart
-TSIC Juniors & Seniors meet with Dr. Catlin in librarys dual enrollment classroom @ 1:00pm
-Vars & M/S Football pictures players report to the field house as soon as school is dismissed.
-M/S Girls Basketball practice in multipurpose building, 2:20-4:30pm- Bankston
-Band practice 2:45-4:30pm
-Cross Country practice 3:00-5:00pm
-Away Girls Golf Tournament at Jake Gaither Golf Course, Tallahassee, 3:00pm
-Football practice 3:00-6:00pm
-Varsity Cheer practice in multi-purpose building, 2:45-4:30pm
-Home Volleyball games vs Rickards: JV @ 5:30pm Vars @ 7:00pm - THI NK PI NK!
-School Board meeting at Willie Speed Boardroom in Eastpoint at 6:00pm
**Fri, Oct 10: -H/S vote for Homecoming King & Queen during 1
st
period
-Mr. Robinson meeting with Seniors (one on one) during day- RE: early acceptance college applications
-Countrymans 1
st
& 2
nd
period class to Bayside Lab, 9:15-10:15am- weather permitting
- ELEMENTARY FALL FESTIVAL 12:15-1:45pm- Fundraiser for 2
nd
& 4
th
grade end of year trips
-Brain Bowl meeting in gym wrestling room during lunch. - Duhart
-Odyssey of the Mind in room 1017 (Countryman), 2:45-5:00pm
-Cross Country practice 3:00-5:00pm
-Girls Golf practice 3:00-5:30pm
-Away Volleyball games vs N. Bay Haven: JV @ 6:00pm Vars @ 7:00pm (depart FCS @ 3:15pm)
-No Varsity Football game this week
**Sat, Oct 11: -Cross Country FSU Invitational at Apalachee Regional Park @ 8:00am (depart @ 6:00am, return @ 3:15pm)
-DeVaughns & Tolberts 6
th
period students compete in FSU Marine Labs Float Your Boat contest
**Mon, Oct 13: -HOMECOMING WEEK DRESS UP - DI SNEY DAY
- NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH CELEBRATION WEEK
- Senior Class meeting in gym wrestling room during lunch.- Croom
-M/S Girls Basketball practice in multipurpose building, 2:20-4:30pm- Bankston
-Band practice 2:45-4:30pm
-Varsity Cheer practice in multi-purpose building, 2:45-4:30pm
-Odyssey of the Mind in room 1017 (Countryman), 2:45-5:00pm
-Boys Basketball Conditioning in gym wrestling room, 3:00-5:00pm
-Cross Country practice 3:00-5:00pm
-Girls Golf practice 3:00-5:30pm
-Football practice 3:00-6:00pm
-Home Volleyball games vs Community Christian: M/S @ 4:00pm JV @ 5:00pm Vars @ 6:00pm
-PTO meeting in library @ 6:30pm



Mark Your Calendars
End of 1
st
Nine Weeks: Oct. 15
Homecoming Parade: Oct. 17- bus riders load @ 1:30pm to go to
parade. Car riders will need to be picked up @ 1:30pm
Report Cards: Oct. 23
Early Release/ Seafood Festival: Oct. 31




T TE EA AC CH HE ER R/ /S ST TA AF FF F I In nf fo o
Staff Jean Christie, AXA rep., monthly visit: Today, Oct. 7 - Ms. Christy will be at the District
office from 9:00am-noon and at the library on FCS campus from 12:30-4:00pm.
M/S Teachers Meeting: Today, Oct. 7, in room 1017, 2:10-2:45pm.
Faculty Meetings: Wed, Oct. 8 - KG-5
th
in library @ 7:30am 6
th
-12
th
in library @ 2:15pm
Office Staff Meeting: Wed, Oct. 8 in front office conference room @ 3:30pm
Franklin Promise Coalition Meeting: Mon, Oct. 13 in front office conference room @ noon




FCS STAFF BIRTHDAYS 10/6-10/12
Gwen Creamer (10/6)




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Miscellaneous

**Franklin County School Districts Equity Coordinator is Nick OGrady.
Contact Information: 85 School Road, Eastpoint Phone 850.670.2810 x 4110
Fax 850.670.2812 Cell 850.653.5065




BOX TOPS for EDUCATION: The Franklin County School PTO is collecting Box Tops!
Please send Box Tops to your child's teacher or drop them off in the front office.



Franklin County Adult School GED Testing Center is now open!
If you are interested in earning your GED, go to www.GED.com & register to take the test, choosing the Franklin County site for testing.
You will not be able to take the test on the same day that you register, so register early!
The testing site is at the Franklin County District Office (old Brown Elementary School). The hours of operation are:
Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays from 9:00am-1:00pm and 5:00pm-10:00pm pm.
Tuesdays & Thursdays rom 9:00am-10:00pm.
For more information call 670-2810 ext. 4127.

**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 Hengle Student & Family Assistance LLC.,
Sandi Hengle, Franklin County Schools Homeless Liaison, anytime at cell number (850) 323-0982 or email [email protected]


FYI Parents - Student Documents & Forms Online: Parent documents of interest may be found at:
www.franklincountyschools.org under student services or parent connections. Documents include but are not limited to:
Code of Conduct, Student Progression Plan, Athletic Handbook, Parent's Right to Know, School Improvement Plans, Parent Involvement
Plans, Student Records Manual, Supplemental Education Services (Tutoring), School Public Accountability Reports and the District Title
I -5 Year Plan. All documents will be made available in Spanish upon request. Call 670-2810 x 4108 or
email [email protected] indef.


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