Fulton Science Academy
ACCREDITED AND STEM CERTIFIED COLLEGE PREP GIFTED SCHOOL
Week of September 23, 2019
PRINCIPAL'S CORNER
Dear Students, Faculty, and Parents,
I hope you all enjoyed your weekend!
I am pleased to inform our community that our school has been named as "Best of the Best K-12 Private School" by Appen Media Group.
Congratulations to our wonderful students, faculty, parents, and larger community members for making FSA the school that we love. The award will be presented to FSA at a GALA event with the attendance of businesses from the North Atlanta area on October 24, 2019.
Way to go!
To see the full list of winners, please visit: https://www.northfulton.com/site/winners.html
Thank you to all the families who came to our Elementary Math Nights last week! I heard so many good things from both our parents and teachers. I am glad that everyone who attended had such a positive experience. Don't forget that we will have our Middle School Family Math Night tonight! More details on this are posted below.
Fall break is just around the corner, but don't forget that we will still have school all this week! This means that everyone should arrive on time and ready to learn! We're almost there! Can you believe that we are almost half way through this semester?!
Don't forget that the deadline to order your yearbook early and receive 15% off is on September 30th! Check out the flier for the school code and where to order if you haven't yet!
OPEN HOUSE
we will have an Open House on Sunday, December 8th from 1:00pm - 3:00pm! There is more information to come, but be sure to save the date! We plan to work with student ambassadors who will be responsible for giving tours of the school as well on that day to prospective families.
STEAM Innovation Awards
Lastly, don't forget that we are hosting the STEAM Innovation Awards on October 25, 2019 at the Metropolitan Club in Alpharetta to celebrate the many successes of the school and to honor organizations that support STEAM education in the Atlanta area.
Join us for an evening of excellence in STEAM education.
To stay informed about the event and to be added to the invitation list, please click here.
To become a sponsor, please click here.
More information about sponsorship opportunities are located below. Please direct all specific questions about sponsorship opportunities and general questions about the event to innovation@fultonscienceacademy.org
With Warmest Regards,
Kenan Sener,
Principal
The first grade will be hosting the teachers’ luncheon on Thursday, 26th September. Thank you to all the parents who have signed up.
The Thanksgiving dinner committee will hold their first planning meeting on Tuesday, October 8th, at 8 am.
Contact: mso@fultonscienceacademy.org
Thank you,
MSO board
What's in this Issue?
- Don't Miss our Volleyball Senior Night THIS THURSDAY!!!
- FSA Competes at the North Fulton Math Tournament with Outstanding Results
- MIDDLE SCHOOL Math Family Night is TOMORROW!
- Walton Elementary Math Fest Registration - Saturday, Oct 19th
- Mothers Night Out was a Huge Success!
- Science Fair for Middle & High School Students
- FSA Hosts GISA World Language Workshop
- Book Signing with Meteorologist Guy Walton
- Make Sure You Don't Miss Out On Chick Fil A THIS FRIDAY
- Volunteer Opportunities at the Cumming Greek Festival
- Easy Supply List
- And More.............
Mission
To establish an educational framework designed to achieve the highest academic results and instill enduring strength of character by leveraging innovation and STEAM curriculums for college preparedness and lifelong student success.
Vision
Fulton Science Academy Private School envisions to be a nationally ranked and recognized school for pre-K through 12th grade, serving advanced and gifted student populations committed to academic success, civic responsibility, global citizenship, and high ethical values within a safe environment that celebrates diversity and is nurtured by the collaborative efforts of its stakeholders and the broader community.
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September / October Calendar
Tuesday, September 24:
- Away Volleyball Game vs Fideles: MS 4:30pm
- Away Volleyball Game vs Johnson Ferry; MS 5:30pm
- Home Volleyball Game vs Brandon Hall; VG 5:00pm
Wednesday, September 25: Volleyball Game Away vs Holy Spirit MS 4:30pm., VG 5:30pm
Thursday, September 26:
- Cross Country Meet #4 at Mill Springs
- Home Volleyball Game vs Notre Dame MS 4:30, VG 5:30pm
- HS Senior Night; 5pm - 6pm
Saturday, September 28: Rivers Alive Clean up
September 30 - October 4: Fall Break NO SCHOOL
Saturday, October 5: Cross Country Meet #5 at Cornerstone Prep
Monday, October 7: Professional Speaker; Sean Reilly for MS & HS, 8:50am - 9:25am
Friday, October 11:
- 1st Grade Roswell Cultural Arts Center Field Trip
- Good Conduct Dress Down Day
Monday, October 14: Senior FAFSA Workshop
Tuesday, October 15: Senior Portraits
Wednesday, October 16:
- PSAT, 8:00am - 1:00pm
- High School Career Panel, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Thursday, October 17:
- 2nd Grade Warbington Farms Field Trip
- High School Junior Night, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Monday, October 21:
- Middle School Field Trip to Mercedes Benz Stadium
- High School College Trip, 8:00am - 4:00pm, (More Info to Come)
Tuesday, October 22: K - 2 Family Science Night
Thursday, October 24:
- 4th Grade Atlanta Zoo Field Trip
- 3rd - 5th Family Science Night, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Friday, October 25:
- PreK & Kindergarten Art Barn Field Trip
- STEAM Innovation Awards Evening (Fundraising Event)
Monday, October 28 - Friday, November 1: Red Ribbon Week
Don't Miss our Volleyball Senior Night THIS THURSDAY!!!
JOIN US AS WE HONOR OUR VOLLEYBALL SENIORS
MIDDLE SCHOOL GAME BEGINS AT 4:30PM
VARSITY GAME BEGINS AT 5:30PM
FREE PIZZA FOR FSA STUDENTS WHO ATTEND!
SEE YOU THERE!!!
MIDDLE SCHOOL Math Family Night is TONIGHT!
6th thru 8th Grade Family MATH Night – sign up required
We are so excited for you to join us and become an FSA student for the evening on Tuesday, September 24th. This is a night dedicated for you to experience math from the eyes of your FSA student. Please see the schedule below to get a better idea of what this evening will look like...
5:30 – Parents of 6th thru 8th grade level math students will report to the cafeteria for a brief introduction
5:45-6:30pm - Become a student! You will enjoy math activities in groups and experience Math from the eyes of a student.
To sign up for this event, please fill in the form using the link below:
https://forms.gle/3jNQJyXGbJooHgBt5
**Please note - MIDDLE SCHOOL Math Night event is for families of ALL students taking middle school math course**
Questions? Feel free to reach out to Sema Duzyol (sduzyol@fultonscienceacademy.org)
FSA Competes at the North Fulton Math Tournament with Spectacular Results
Academic team competitions are underway once again and the Ms. Duzyol and the mathletes are bringing home the trophies.
The first competition of the season saw twice as many schools and teams than last year but FSA held its own.
Here are the results from the North Fulton Math Tournament
- 1st place for the Junior Varsity team with students up to 10th
- 1st place for Varsity which included students up to 12th grade
- With 4 students in the top 10 in Junior Varsity including 1st place individual
- And 3 students in the top 10 in the Varsity division
Student Spotlight; FSA 7th Grader Wins PGA Georgia Section Junior Tour
Aidan won the PGA Georgia Section Junior Tour this past weekend. The Tour was called the Carrolton Junior Classic (11-13 year). It is a two day event with 36 holes. He shot 3 under the first day and took a big lead for the tournament which led to his win after the 2nd day.
Congratulations, Aidan on this amazing achievement!
Walton Elementary Math Fest Registration - Saturday, Oct 19th
We have an upcoming individual math contest for 3rd, 4th & 5th grade students. Every FSA student interested in can participate at the Walton Elementary Math Fall Fest! You don’t have to be a part of math team in order to participate at this tournament.
Registration: Each student interested is asked to register independently and participate independently. Registration to this contest is online, please check the link below for more details.
You may also find sample contest questions in the link below:
Mothers Night Out was a Huge Success!
Thank you so much to everyone who came out to our first Mothers Night Out of the school year! It was a great turn out and so much fun! our very own 2nd grade team of teachers even joined the fun! We're looking forward to the next event and growing the event to have even more people! See you at the next night!
Science Fair for Middle & High School Students
REMINDER: All science fair paperwork is due by THIS Friday, September 27th for students wishing to participate in the Science Fair this year. Students can turn in their paperwork to Ms. Oliver or their science teacher. See Ms. Oliver if you are unsure about the paperwork you need to complete, and also utilize the rules wizard website here: https://ruleswizard.societyforscience.org/.This website will help students determine which paperwork to complete.
While the science fair will not be mandatory this year, please let your science teacher know if you would like to participate by September 27th so that the appropriate forms can be completed.
It is the responsibility of the student and the Adult Sponsor to evaluate the study to determine if the research will require forms and/or approval prior to experimentation, especially projects using human participants, vertebrate animals, or potentially hazardous biological agents. Students are encouraged to consult with the local SRC/IRB to ensure they have followed all rules and completed all required forms. Failure to adhere to ISEF Rules & Guidelines may result in disqualification at any stage of the GSEF competition, including revocation of awards and honors.
Here is a helpful link showing you which forms need to be completed: https://ruleswizard.societyforscience.org/"
FSA Hosts GISA World Language Workshop
FSA was host to some Georgia Independent School Association world languages teachers from other independent schools. Mrs. Carmona was selected to facilitate the three-hour workshop with the intention of opening up new spaces for world language teachers to connect and share. This type of workshop was a first for GISA.
A Message From Nurse Amy; Keep Flu Free this Flu Season
Book Signing with Meteorologist Guy Walton
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Make Sure You Don't Miss Out On Chick Fil A THIS FRIDAY
MSA is in a new location. You can find them just outside the media center selling chick fil a breakfast items. The sales team wanted to increase their visibility to their customers and decided to move outside the cafeteria. Keep following the MSA fundraising drive for athletics as they will soon be making some big promotional announcements. But in the meantime $6 gets you a meal of a biscuit , drink and tate tots.
Every Friday you can make a biscuit purchase from the MSA for a chance to take home some cool stuff from Chick - Fil - A
Make sure to try out the new $6 Meal Deal!
Volunteer Opportunities at the Cumming Greek Festival
2019 Cumming Greek Festival (www.cumminggreekfestival.com)
The times & Volunteer time slots are as follows:
Friday (Oct. 18),
- 3:00pm - 9:00pm
- (5:00pm - 9pm)
Saturday (Oct. 19),
- 11:00am - 9:00pm
- (11:00am - 3:00pm; 3:00pm - 7:00pm; 6:00pm - 9:00pm)
Sunday (Oct. 20),
- 12:00pm - 5:00pm
- (12:00pm - 5:00pm)
If students are interested in signing up, please have their parents contact Laura Kefalas (LauraKefalas@gmail.com) or Jackie Klock (Klock5235@gmail.com)
Easy Supply List
Need a top up on your child’s school supplies but don’t have the time to run to the store? Here’s an option from one of FSA’s newest partners and it’s as easy as 123… just …
SEARCH: Go to www.easysupplylist.com and search for the school supply bundle you need.
BUY: Click on the item to checkout.
RECEIVE: Receive your package at school. NO Delays. NO needed follow-ups.
That’s how easy it is to get your school supplies. While it is a great service to use at the start of the school year, it is not limited to that time frame. Not only are you getting a tailor made service but you are also doing a good deed and giving back to FSA and another worthy cause with your purchase. As a percentage of sales will be donated back to FSA annually and The Joshua Bembo Project. A cause that supports research to fund inoperable brain tumors, www.joshuabembo.com / www.gcregistry.com
Want to Spend Spring Break in Switzerland & France???
MAKE SURE TO PICK UP AN APPLICATION FORM AT THE FRONT DESK
29th Annual Rivers Alive! Clean-Up Saturday, September 28, 2019
We have officially signed up for the Rivers Alive Cleanup in Roswell on September 28th! Make sure to pick up a waiver from Mrs. beck's office! Each volunteer has to complete the form and either bring it to Mrs. Beck, or bring it to the event! Students, this would be a fantastic opportunity to earn volunteer hours!
"Rivers Alive is Georgia's annual volunteer waterway cleanup event that targets all waterways in the State including streams, rivers, lakes, beaches, and wetlands. The mission of Rivers Alive is to create awareness of and involvement in the preservation of Georgia's water resources. Rivers Alive is held annually each fall and is a program of the Georgia Environmental Protection Division Outreach Program.
Georgia's 70,150 miles of streams and rivers need your help. Our waterways provide us with fresh drinking water, great recreational opportunities like canoeing and fishing, and they serve as a pleasant respite from our busy day to day lives. This is your opportunity to help protect one of our most precious resources. Help us clean our rivers, streams, lakes and wetlands by joining in support of Rivers Alive." (https://riversalive.georgia.gov/about-rivers-alive)
A Message from Nurse Amy: Flu Season Reminders
With Flu Season already affecting people, take a look at the CDC's website for everything you need to know about the flu and flu season!
Upcoming Middle School Field Trips
Mercedes Benz Stadium
FSA is organizing a field trip to Mercedes Benz Stadium on Monday October 21, 2019 during school hours. We will leave FSA at 8:30am and return around 3:00pm by school buses. Students will eat their lunches at the stadium. Please make sure your student brings a packed lunch for this field trip.
Trip Fee: No Fee Needed for this Trip
Uniform: Red Uniform Shirt
If your child is not participating in the field trip, s/he will be working on their assigned work at school.
Students can pick up the Field Trip Consent Form from their Homeroom teacher.
Forms are due to the Front Office by Friday, October 11, 2019. Please know that even if your student is not attending, you will need to fill out this form.
Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse
FSA is organizing a field trip to Shakespeare Tavern to the play "Much Ado About Nothing" on Tuesday, March 31, 2020 during school hours. We will leave fro FSA at 8:15 am and return around 2:00pm by school bus. Students will eat lunch at the playhouse. Please be sure that your student comes with a packed lunch.
Trip Fee: No Fee for this Trip
Uniform: Red Uniform Shirt
If your child is not participating in the field trip, s/he will be working on their assigned work at school.
Students can pick up the Field Trip Consent Form from their Homeroom teacher.
Forms are due to the Front Office by Friday, March 13, 2020. Please know that even if your student is not attending, you will need to fill out this form.
2019 - 2020 Sports & Try Out Schedule!
Students can also pick up one of these schedules from Coach Ayres in the Athletic Office.
FSA Sideline Store
20% off $100 orders only applies to select product on BSN SPORTS Sideline Store.
Exclusions apply. Offer valid while supplies last.
The FSA Sideline Online Store allows the user to select the item, color, logo, and team whether it be academic or athletic; even different sayings! The possibilities are endless! There is everything from cotton shirts to Dri-Fit Nike or UA workout shirts and so much more! Get the perfect item to rep FSA whether outside of school or for Spirit Days!
CLICK HERE TO VISIT OUR SIDELINE STORE
SMART TUITION
FSAPS Tuition Information: http://fultonscienceacademy.org/tuition-information/
Smart Tuition is the tuition management system used by FSA. In addition to tuition, all incidental billing such as aftercare fees, sports and academic team fees, trips, etc., is also done through Smart Tuition. There is a $50 yearly fee for Smart Tuition.
If you have not set up your account or are having trouble setting up your account, please contact our Business Administrator Abdurrahim Kurt by phone or email.
Phone: (678) 366 - 2555 ext. 105
Home Visits; A Great Activity for Your Student, No Matter Their Grade Level!
Here is some feedback from our parents:
- “Early in the school year, a group of teachers took the time to come to our home to meet us and discuss the school program with us. That event brought us back to the time in which schooling was a true partnership between parent and teacher and reaffirmed in our minds that FSA truly cares about the development of our children”
- “We even had two teachers visit us at our home. They were a pleasure to meet and we could clearly see how much they enjoy teaching students.”
- “Thank you very much for your visit and the chocolates yesterday. We enjoyed having you over very much. I also want to thank you for turning math from the most complicated and somewhat scary subject into one of our most favorites.”
- “We all enjoyed your visit last night to our home. It was such a pleasure to informally get to know both of you. My son thought it was really cool that two teachers came to his house. He talked about it the whole way to school this morning in carpool. Personally, I admire the dedication you both have for your jobs. It makes a big difference in a student’s attitude toward school. Your visit left no doubt in my mind that FSA was the right decision for my son.”
- “I just wanted to write on behalf of my husband and I and thank you for visiting our child. He loved having you both come and visit. We appreciate the level of caring and attention that you have consistently shown our family. It is rare to see such a dedication from teachers for their jobs. We can tell that you love teaching and you care for our children. Thank you for visiting our child when he was not feeling well.”
How can I schedule a home visit?
Very simple.
To schedule an elementary school home visit: Simply email junal@fultonscienceacademy.org with some suggested dates/times, as well as your students' name(s) and homeroom assignments. Ms. Unal will be in touch to confirm final details.
To schedule a middle or high school school home visit: Simply email sduman@fultonscienceacademy.org with some suggested dates/times, as well as your students' name(s) and homeroom assignments. Mr. Duman will be in touch to confirm final details.
Depending on our teacher’s availability, at least two teachers will be together to visit our students and parents at their homes. The best times to schedule a home visit are weekdays after 5:00 pm, and anytime during the weekends, except Sunday mornings. For any questions you have about this program, send an e-mail to homevisit@fultonscienceacademy.org
FSAConnect mobile App
We are happy to inform you that now you can check fsaconnect by mobile app.
Here is how you can access the app:
ITunes App Store: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/radix-mobile/id1159005166?mt=8
Google Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.radix.radixmobile
The links can also be found at the bottom of your connect page by the other social media links.
A pop-up banner will appear on top of the screen when users access the school connect on their mobile devices.
Site link: https://fsaconnect.fultonscienceacademy.org
Username: fsaconnect username
Password: fsaconnect password
PLEASE SIGN UP FOR REMIND, OUR SCHOOL NOTIFICATION APPlication
JOIN FSAPS REMIND HERE: https://www.remind.com/join/fsaps
We have created a remind account to keep our community informed and up-to-date with what is happening at our school.
By joining "FSAPS remind," you will receive messages via push notifications, SMS, or e-mail. We recommend SMS option for our families and students.
We will use this tool as an addition to other communication portals we use at our school to keep our families apprised of what's happening at Fulton Science Academy. Thank you.
FSA SOCIAL MEDIA
Please connect with us online and grow our social media following!
FSA is proud to be building a strong social media presence and we encourage you to follow us using one or more of the following links:
1- FSA YOUTUBE CHANNEL
https://www.youtube.com/user/FultonScienceAcademy
If you subscribe to our YouTube channel, you will receive notifications whenever we upload a new video.
2- FSA FACEBOOK PAGE
https://www.facebook.com/FultonScienceAcademyPrivateSchool/
Many of you already follow our Facebook page. If you are not yet connected, please “Like" our Facebook page.
3- FSA INSTAGRAM
https://www.instagram.com/fultonscienceacademy/
We post lots of pictures on our Instagram account. You will enjoy seeing new pictures every day.
4- FSA LINKEDIN
https://www.linkedin.com/company/fulton-science-academy-private-school
So many of you have LinkedIn accounts. To get news about our school on LinkedIn, simply follow our schools’s LinkedIn page.
5 –FSA TWITTER
https://twitter.com/fsaprivate
Twitter is a great way to get updated about school. Simply follow our school on Twitter to get recent tweets from our school.
Fulton Science Academy Private School
Serving Advanced and Gifted Students
Pre-K through High School
Email: ksener@fultonscienceacademy.org
Website: www.fultonscienceacademy.org
Location: 3035 Fanfare Way, GA, United States
Phone: (678) 366-2555
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FultonScienceAcademyPrivateSchool
Twitter: @fsaprivate