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Tuesday,
Tues , December 14,, 2010

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

Events This Week

-Pizza Party in cafeteria during lunch for 4th/ 5th
Tuesday, 12/14 graders who made a level 5 on last year’s FCAT

-FCS Band Winter Concert in the Cafeteria @

Wednesday, 12/15 7:00pm

-Elementary Christmas Program “Let It Be

Thursday, 12/16 Christmas” in the cafeteria @ 6:00pm
-3rd Grade Christmas Party @ 1:30-2:30 in
Elementary Pavilion

Friday, 12/17 -M/S AR Party in room 1017 during Breakfast

**HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS: During this cold weather period, the gym will be open in the mornings prior to
the 8:05 bell. The bleachers on the south side of the gym will be open. To protect the basketball floor, students are to
sit in the bleachers & stay off the playing floor. Middle School students will be allowed in the library.
**SENIOR TRIP PAYMENT: The second payment of $100 on the Senior Class Orlando Trip is due on
or before Jan.10. Please mark your calendar & give your payment to Mrs. Croom.
**SENIORS: In January, scholarships will begin coming in. 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. Graduation is just around the corner!
**SCHOLARSHIPS:
-Florida Realtors Scholarship Essay Contest: Scholarship Kits in Mrs. Duhart’s room or Mrs. McGrath’sOffice.
Due by Feb.9.
-Dixie Youth Baseball & Softball Scholarships: See Mrs. Duhart. Due by March 1.
**CASH OR MONEY ORDERS ONLY when purchasing SCHOOL SHIRTS –NO CHECKS!

Lunch for Today

K-5th Grade: Fish Sticks, Tater Tots, Fresh Fruit, Cheese Grits
6th -12th Grade: Choice of above or Pizza, Chicken Item, Entrée Salad, or Lite Alternative

Mark Your Calendars . . .

**CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS - NO SCHOOL: Dec. 20-Jan. 3 – Students return on Jan. 4.

FCS WEEKLY CALENDAR OF EVENTS

**Tue, Dec. 14: -District Leadership meeting in Mrs. Marks Office @ 9:00 am
-H/S NHS meeting during breakfast in room 1210
-Pizza Party for 4th/ 5th graders who made a level 5 on last year’s FCAT in cafeteria during
lunch
-FCA meetings in the gym during M/S & H/S lunches
-Away Soccer games vs. South Walton - rescheduled for 1/8/11
-Away M/S Girls Basketball Conference Tournament vs Wewa in Blountstown- bus leaves
FCS @ 2:00pm
-Away JV/Vars Boys Basketball games vs W. Gadsden - JV @ 6:00 Varsity @ 7:30- bus
leaves @ 3:30
**Wed, Dec. 15: -SGA meeting - cancelled
-FCS Band Winter Concert in the Cafeteria @ 7:00pm
**Thur, Dec. 16: -2nd Grade Field Trip to Hog Wild BBQ for Breakfast with Santa from 8:10-11:00am- if
bus is available
-M/S SWAT Luncheon in cafeteria during lunch
-3rd Grade Christmas Party @ 1:30-2:30pm in Elementary Pavilion
-Elementary Christmas Program “Let It Be Christmas” in the cafeteria @ 6:00pm
-Away Soccer game vs. Bozeman - Girls @ 6:00pm Boys @ 8:00pm
-Away JV/V Boys Basketball vs. Wakulla: rescheduled for 1/4/11
-Home Varsity Girls Basketball game vs. Moseley @ 7:00pm
-M/S Basketball Conference Tournament – Time: TBA

**Fri, Dec. 17: -M/S AR Party in Room 1017 during Breakfast

-Away Vars. Girls Basketball game Tournament @ MaClay 3:00pm (bus leaves FCS @
11:00am)
-Away Vars. Boys Basketball game Tournament @ MaClay 5:00pm “ “
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**Sat, Dec. 18: -Saturday School, by invitation only, @ 8:00am sharp & bring your own lunch!
-Away Vars. Boys Basketball game Tournament @ MaClay 3:00pm (bus leaves FCS @
11:00am)
-Away Vars. Girls Basketball game Tournament @ MaClay 5:00pm “ “
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TEACHER/STAFF Info
**2011 HEALTH INSURANCE ENROLLMENT SESSIONS: Today is the last day for benefit receiving
employees to
attend one of the enrollment sessions regarding health insurance. Sign-up with Sharon Browning
at FCS.
Session 3: Today, Dec. 14 @ FCS Media Center - 2:30pm
Session 4: Today, Dec. 14 @ FCS Media Center - 3:30pm
**SCIENCE TEACHERS- E2T2 Training: Today, Dec. 14- Elementary in a.m., M/S & H/S after lunch, ESE last hour of school.
**CPI Initial Training: Wed & Thurs, Dec. 15 & 16, in the 800 CCC lab, 8:30am-3:00pm, w/ PAEC Rusty Holmes.
**Teacher Appreciation Tea: Wed, Dec. 15, in the library@ 3:15pm- sponsored by the
NHS.
**RTI MEETINGS: Every Tuesday **PBS MEETINGS: Every 3rd Monday of each month
**FACULTY MEETINGS: Every 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month

Miscellaneous
**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 (note change of dates), 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
*** FCS Varsity Men’s Basketball Schedule Over Christmas Break
Dec. 18th @ Maclay vs. Leon/FL High 3 pm
Dec. 20th @ Maclay vs. TBA
Dec. 22nd @Home vs. Bay 7 pm
Jan. 4 @ Wakulla 7:30 7:00pm