Fulton Science Academy High School
ACCREDITED AND STEM CERTIFIED COLLEGE PREP HIGH SCHOOL
WEEK OF January 20, 2020
high school newsletter
PRINCIPAL'S CORNER
Dear FSA Community,
I hope that everyone had a great long weekend!
As we move into 2nd semester, we will continue home visits. If you are interested in scheduling a home visit, please reach out! There is more information below in Mr. Parlak's Assistant Principal's Corner about home visits and how to schedule one!
We recieved some great news last week. This is only our 8th year as a private school and we already rank #9 among all private and public schools in the state. A big THANK YOU to our wonderful team for putting their heart into offering the best education possible to our precious students. We are an academically strong school with a BIG HEART! Click here to see the report!
Last week we also got to visit with some of our educator friends from one of South Korea’s top schools, Gyeonggi Science High School. We enjoyed our time with them as we discussed best practices together. We look forward to seeing them again in the future!
FSA 2020 - 2021 Re-Enrollment
Welcome to 2020! With the new year comes the Annual FSA Re-enrollment period. 2020-2021 re-enrollment contracts are now ready to view and submit. Re-enrollment contracts and deposits are due by Wednesday, February 5th at 11:59 pm. After the February 5th deadline, any remaining spaces will be offered to new students/families. Please be prompt submitting the contracts and payments. At this time, for the 2019-2020 school, most grade levels from Pre-k to 11th grade are full. A number of our FSA families were put on the waitlists last year after they missed the re-enrollment deadline and lost their original spots to new families.
To access your child’s re-enrollment contract, please login in to https://fultonscienceacademy.myschoolapp.com/app/#login
Once again the deadline for completion of re-enrollment contracts and payment of re-enrollment fees in Smart Tuition is Wednesday, February 5, 2020.
How to login and review FSA Re-enrollment contracts:
Click on link. https://fultonscienceacademy.myschoolapp.com/app/#login That takes you to the Fulton Science Academy. Inc login page.
Forgot Login? If you do not remember your login credentials please follow the “Forgot Login” prompts
Yellow Banner: Parents will be able to access the contracts by clicking on the yellow banner that appears across the top of the screen.
Smart Family ID: Please have your 2019-2020 Smart Family ID available are that will need to be entered to open the contracts.
Payment Plans: Please select the same payment plan for all students in your family. You may change plans after submission by contacting Mr. Kurt. The Full payment plan and 9 month payment plan remain the same. For both plans, you will pay the tuition deposit and fees of $1400 when you submit the contract online. If you choose the Full payment plan you will then login into your Smart Tuition account to pay the balance. The 1st monthly payment on the 9 month plan will be due May 5, 2020.
All Discounts: Full Tuition discount, Sibling discounts , etc are applied manually to Smart Tuition by the Business Office after the contract is submitted online. You will not see discounts reflected in the contract totals prior to submission.
Having problems? Please contact Pam Walsh at pwalsh@fultonscienceacademy.org if you have any problems logging in, viewing and submitting the contracts or if any error messages appear. If you do get an error message, please send me a screenshot with a description of the problem.
Not Returning? Just send me an email with your child’s name and grade and a statement that is your intention to enroll in another and that you understand that after February 5th all open spots will be offered to new applicants.
It is my hope that re-enrollment goes smoothly for all our FSA families and that we continue together into the 2020-2021 school year.
Don't Forget to Get Your Raffle Tickets
It’s raffle time and a chance to win big! The MSO Breakfast of Champions basket raffle is underway. Tickets are just $1 and you can buy as many as you like with cash or have your parents purchase online using the link https://fsamso.org/shop. Winners will be announced at the Waffle House Breakfast of Champions right here at FSA Cafeteria on January 25th at 9 a.m. When you buy a ticket you are supporting FSA’s Athletics program. Don’t forget to bring money to purchase your raffle tickets!
REMEMBER THAT EVERYONE IS INVITED TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS FUN EVENT
2020 - 2021 Calendar Now Available
I am excited to say that we have finalized our academic calendar for the 2020 - 2021 school year! Take a look at it for details about breaks, holidays, and teacher workdays, etc. You can also view the calendar on our website if you wish.
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL'S CORNER
Mr. Yasin Parlak
High School Assistant Principal
yparlak@fultonscienceacademy.org
(678) 366-2555 ext:108
Home Visits for High School Students
Home visits are a casual way for your child to spend time with his/her teacher in the comfort of their home. Teachers enjoy having a chance to see children in this comfortable environment, doing whatever makes them most happy and spend time with children and their parents outside of a regular school day.
How can I schedule a home visit?
Very simple.
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
Ms. Agha's COUNSELOR'S CORNER
Ms. Hibbah Agha
Professional School Counselor | 9th – 12th grade
hagha@fultonscienceacademy.org
(678) 366-2555 ext:158
https://fultonscienceacademycounseling.weebly.com/ - sharing as much as I can in one place!
Make sure to join us for our Annual Basketball Senior Night this Thursday! Come out and support some of our amazing Seniors! Ife and Tejus will be recognized for their participation in basketball and Charlie will be recognized for cross country! It's going to be a fun night to be a Mustang!
FSA's Mission & Vision
Mission
To deliver 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 endeavors 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.
QUOTE OF THE WEEK
Monthly Calendar - January
Tuesday, January 21: Home Basketball Game vs. ATL Jewish; MSG 4:30, MSB 5:30, VB 6:30
Thursday, January 23: Basketball Senior Night Vs. Midtown International; MSB 5:00, VB 6:00
Saturday, January 25: Breakfast of Champions, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Wednesday, January 29: Poetry Out Loud Competition, 6:00pm
Updates from the MSO; Breakfast of Champions & International Night
Breakfast of Champions
Breakfast of Champions is here! Please join us on January 25th from 9 am to 12 pm for a fabulous breakfast catered by Waffle House.
Please buy your tickets at the kiosk or online at www.fsamso.org/shop.
Our parents did an amazing job with all the baskets! The raffle tickets will be available for sale in the lobby starting tomorrow morning at 7 am.
You can also buy them using the link https://fsamso.org/shop The raffle tickets are $1 each. The breakfast tickets are $5 per person and will be served on the morning of the 25th starting at 9 am.
Please come help us make this event a huge success.
Used uniforms will be on sale during the Breakfast of Champions on January 25th
Thanks
MSO board
Website: www.fsamso.org
Email: mso@fultonscienceacademy.org
International night is Coming Up!
FSA’s annual International Night will be held on Sunday, March 22, 2020 from 2:00-5:00 PM! We take pride in the cultural diversity represented in our school, and our International Night is a great way to share and celebrate our various cultural traditions. Please read carefully because we need your help to make it possible!
The event this year will be the same format as last year, but adding a bazaar to help raise money for the athletic field. We are recruiting families to contribute in various ways. Whether you would like to represent your country of origin or share what you’ve learned about other places while traveling abroad, we would be honored if you would share your experiences and insight with the FSA family. The opportunities to contribute include the following:
- Perform a talent representative of a country - Performances can be by our students, parents and/or others in the community. Examples include Irish or Indian dance, West African drumming, Capoeira, Salsa dance, singing, etc. Please note performances should be 3-5 minutes long.
- Sell items at the International Night’s first ever Bazaar! - The vendors will only be adults. There will be a $40 table reservation fee to support the athletic field. You will have to provide your own 6 ft. table. Participants can sell clothes, jewelry, accessories, artwork, etc. Please note food items are not permitted. These will be reserved on a first come first served basis, so hurry and reserve your table today!
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- General Assistance & Volunteering - If none of the above appeal to you, but you would like to help at the event, please sign up to serve as a general event volunteer. We also need help with set up and clean up, manning the passport and immigration booths, coordinating talent, and more.
Please click the link below to let us know how you would like to participate by February 29th.
Note: You may volunteer for more than one event! Once we receive your Google Form response, we will reach out to you with additional details.
International Night Google Form Sign-up
Please contact the International Night Committee at FSA.International2020@gmail.com with any questions or comments.
High School Science Olympiad Competes at Brookwood Invitational
The High School Science Olympiad Team competed at the Brookwood Invitational on Saturday. This is one of the largest high school tournaments in the nation, with 69 teams competing in the 23 Science Olympiad events. Science Olympiad coaches Mrs. Walsh, Mr. Parlak and Ms. Oliver accompanied the team to the tournament and cheered them on throughout the day. The team placed fourteenth overall, beating many much larger schools including Alpharetta, Duluth, Johns Creek, Forsyth Central, Pope, Paideia and Woodward Academy.
“We have a small core of very dedicated students who put a lot of effort into studying and preparing for these tournaments. Especially in Science Olympiad, hard work pays off, and it was reflected in those students who were called to the awards stand,” said Mrs. Walsh.
The team’s next tournament is the LaGrange Invitational on February 15.
Students placing in the top ten in their events include:
Anatomy and Physiology
- 8th Place – Ashi and Shivam
Experimental Design
- 5th Place – Ashi, Shivam, and Pranav
Fossils
- 7th Place – Ashi and Aubrey
Geologic Mapping
- 3rd Place -- Nick and Shivam
Water Quality
- 7th Place – Nicole and Shaurya
Write It, Do It
- 3rd Place – Aubrey and Charles
math-VEX robotics teams competes at GSMST VEX Tower Takeover Robotics Tournament on January 18th
STAY TUNED TO OUR SOCIAL MEDIA AND LOOK OUT FOR NEXT WEEK'S NEWSLETTER FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THIS TOURNAMENT
Don't Forget to Get Your Chick Fil A on Fridays!
MSA is back on their mission to raise funds for the athletics program. This friday will be their second week selling chicken biscuits. Remember it's $3.50 for a biscuit and $6 gets you a meal.
Bank of America Leaders Program
The 2020 Student Leaders application will be open from November 4, 2019 – January 31, 2020. Click here for FAQs on our Student Leaders program.
Save the Date for the High School Professionalism Conference
Poetry Out Loud 2020 is NEXT WEEK
29 January 2020 / 6:00 PM / FSA Cafeteria
What is it?
Sponsored by the Poetry Foundation and the National Foundation for the Arts, Poetry Out Loud is a national poetry recitation competition. Students select two poems from the Poetry Out Loud anthology to memorize and recite on the day of the competition. A panel of three to five judges will score each student and determine a winner at the end of the competition.
How will I be judged?
● Physical Presence
● Voice and Articulation
● Dramatic Appropriateness
● Evidence of Understanding
● Overall Performance
How do I sign-up?
First, check out the website to view the anthology of over 1,100 poems, watch student performances, and learn more about the judging procedures. Then, select two poems to memorize and recite. Inform Ms. Outler of your intent to participate and your poem selections by Monday, January 20th.
https://www.poetryoutloud.org/
koutler@fultonscienceacademy.org
Why should I consider competing?
This program helps students master public speaking skills, build self-confidence, and learn about literary history and contemporary life. Especially if you’re lacking in the Arts department, you can include this competition on your résuméor on college applications. In total, Poetry Out Loud will award more than $100,000 to state- and national-level winners and their schools. Also, it’s just a lot of fun.
When will it be held?
Our 2nd Annual competition will be held in the school cafeteria on Wednesday, January 29, 2020, at 6 PM.
FSA's 3rd Annual Athletics Banquet Tickets Now On Sale
About the FSA Annual Athletics Banquet :
- Open to all athletes and their families (While there is no limit as to how many guests an athlete can have present, each guest must have their own ticket).
- Athletes and their guests are encouraged to dress for the event. A dress code of business casual is in place for all attending. NO Athletic shorts/pants, or tops will be allowed.
- If you have any special dietary needs make sure and indicate when you purchase your ticket. (You can do that online at the time of purchase, or via email)
- Attendees especially athletes must be on time...details on the flow of the event will follow.
- Since this is a seated event please purchase your tickets ahead of the event so that proper seating plans can be made.
- This is not a walk in event but rather one that encourages an RSVP.
- Please walk with your tickets so that you can have a chance to win a prize.
When you purchase a ticket, proceeds go towards helping cover some of the cost for the evening, which includes refreshments, awards and other event costs. This year we are planning seating for a little over 200 thus the IMPORTANCE of advance ticket purchase and an RSVP.
If you plan to attend you should RSVP no later than April 16th.
You can click here to purchase tickets Tickets 3rd Annual AB
Spring Formal Tickets are now on Sale!
FSA NJHS NJHS are creating care packages for the military!
materials NJHS is Collecting
Any fun items that can be fidgeted with such as:
- rubix cubes
- stress balls
- fidget spinners
- silly putty
- toys in general
Hygiene Items
- toothpaste
- toothbrushes
- wipes
- tissues
The fun items and the hygiene items presented here can extend to many other items in these two categories.
Thank you,
Saanvi and Madison
NYU Tisch Summer Residential & Online Programs for High School Students
New York University Tisch School of the Arts
Residential & Online High School Programs
New York University Tisch School of the Arts offers high school students opportunities to earn college credits while taking a course at our campus in New York City or online. The college-level courses are taught by Tisch faculty and are a great way to experience professional artistic training, while working with other students from around the world.
Summer High School Residential Program in NYC Application Deadline: January 23, 2020 Program Dates: July 12 - August 8, 2020
Open to sophomores and juniors. Earn six college credits.
The Summer High School Residential Program encompasses a highly structured class schedule, which include projects, professional training, and collaboration. The classes are based on the Tisch undergraduate curriculum.
Open to sophomores, juniors, and seniors. Earn four college credits.
Application Deadline for Spring: February 10, 2020
Spring Program Dates: March 2 - April 10, 2020
Application Deadline for Summer: June 15, 2020
Summer Program Dates: July 6 - 31, 2020
Students work in online crews to develop their directing, shooting, and editing skills while also learning documentary, experimental, and narrative approaches to filmmaking. Students will learn the basics of screenwriting and script development, and produce music videos and short films (three to five minutes in length). Watch the video and visit the website to learn more about the Tisch Online High School Filmmakers Workshop.
Harvard Debate Workshop
We are so excited to share that the Harvard Diversity Project is in pursuit of scholars!
Our first community workshop of the year is open to all middle/high school students in Metro Atlanta.
Registration is first-come, first-served. See the flyer below or Click Here to register now.
Please be advised that we will not be able to make any accommodations once the event reaches capacity.
SUMMER PROGRAMS FOR HIGH SCHOOLERS
Summer STEM Program | San Francisco
Attending the college prep Summer STEM Program is a critical entry point for students seeking admission to elite American colleges and universities STEM related majors. The goal of the college prep Summer STEM Program is to enhance students skill sets through classroom based instruction and a professionally guided internship experience. The college prep Summer STEM Program encompasses volunteer experiences, resume writing, SAT preparation and specific knowledge skills courses.
Additionally, students will have an opportunity for a guided internship in a fortune
1,000 corporation, a Technology venture capital firm or a funded tech business.
By joining the college prep Summer STEM Program, students have an opportunity to gain in-depth resources and networking experiences in Silicon Valley. Courses are taught by experienced professionals and distinguished educators with a
proven track record.
Locations Covered
- Santa Clara University
- San Jose State University
What's Included?
Internship Experience
- Students will have real world work experience in a fortune 1000 tech corporations, Venture Capitalist Firms or funded startup companies. Students attending the program will receive a recommendation letter from a senior staff leader after completing their internship experience.
Volunteer Experience
- Students will work on a social volunteer project with a local non profits organizations that helps solve a problem or issue utilizing technology. Students will present their project to a panel of judges to gauge the effectiveness of their project. Students groups will receive a documented recommendation letter after completing their volunteer experience.
Key Highlights
- Opportunity for students to intern in a fortune 1000 corporation, start up company or a venture capital internship. Opportunities for students to meet and network with executives, investors professors and leaders throughout the Bay area during program.
Students build critical resume writing skills, internship experience and SAT exam preparation skills.
Interested candidates must email for a registration link
Rosetta Institute Molecular Medicine Summer Camps
Hello Parents and Prospective Students,
We hope your semester is moving along nicely and that you are beginning to think about your plans during school breaks. We wanted to let you know about our upcoming molecular medicine workshops and let you know that applications are now being accepted!
- Our summer workshops during June and July of 2020 are held at UC Berkeley and UC San Diego (residential and commuter options are available). These include workshops on Molecular Biology of Cancer, Molecular Neuroscience, Molecular Immunology, Molecular Biology of Aging and Bioinformatics of Cancer. The workshops are taught by PhD-level scientists who are actively engaged in the field of medical research, and they expose students to cutting-edge molecular biology through engaging lectures and real-world molecular biology lab exercises. Workshop participants experience college life in a safe environment by living in the undergraduate dorms and eating in undergraduate dining facilities, and they make friends with fellow students from around the nation and around the world.
- Other workshops: Our Medical and Translational Bioinformatics workshop is held during winter break from 12/26-12/30. This is a great workshop for students who want to do research from home or work on a science project. We also have a lab-intensive workshop on Biomedical Research at our lab in Alameda, CA during late July-early August.
Please note that we use a rolling admissions system, so there is no application deadline and early applicants are more likely to be accepted. You can learn more about the workshops and apply by visiting our website: http://www.rosettainstitute.org.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.
Regards,
Ryan Holzer, PhD
Ha Nguyen, PharmD
Rosetta Institute of Biomedical Research
858-205-7479
Oxbridge Academic Summer Programs
Oxbridge has been offering academic summer programs to adventurous students in grades 7-12 for 35 years. We are based in some of the world's best universities, and in historically and culturally significant cities across England, France, Spain, and the United States. You can choose two subjects - a major and a minor - from a range of more than 200 subjects. Outside of class, there are a huge number of elective extra-curricular activities on every program, as well as guest speakers, workshops, and field-trips.
Our academic summer programs use the city like a classroom, taking full advantage of the local museums, historical sites, laboratories, and local experts available. You will get a full pre-college experience by living in the same spaces as undergraduates during the year. During your free time, you can explore a new city and make friends with peers from across the world. Whether your dream is to study Medicine at Oxford, improve your French or Spanish, or make a film in Los Angeles, we have a program for you!
BluePrint's Summer Programs for 2020!
Welcome to Blueprint Summer Programs - We are excited to share that registration is open for all of our 2020 pre-college programs! (And make sure you keep reading to see all of our 2020 campuses, courses, dates and our Early Bird Discount code).
Overwhelmed by the college application process?
We’ve got you covered.
Unsure how to pay for college?
We’ll guide you through it.
Stressed out about having a roommate?
Stick with us - you'll be ready!
Worried about campus safety, and making smart decisions?
We’ll teach you what to look out for, and what to steer clear of.
Blueprint is the only pre-college company dedicated to getting students ready for college. All Blueprint students experience our proprietary College and Career Success curriculum, where they learn college readiness skills that are essential to navigating the college application process and being successful in college.
Our Pre-College Immersion students also take two courses (Behavioral Science,Business, Engineering or Medicine), where they learn about careers in each field.
We offer three types of programs, and are sure one of them is right for you! Whether you join us for our Saturday Series in New York or Chicago, our 4 Day Intensives in Texas or California, or one of our 1 or 2 week Pre-College Immersion Programs offered at 6 awesome colleges and universities, you will leave full of the skills and confidence to thrive in college, and beyond.
Have more questions about our programs?
Contact our enrollment team at 1-877-415-1111 or enroll@bpsummerprograms.com
2020 Programs + Campuses + Courses
Blueprint's Pre-College Immersion Program
Live on campus for 1 or 2 weeks. Choose from 4 amazing courses.
Learn college readiness skills essential for college success.
Programs begin June 21, 2020 | Starting at: $2799.00
Campuses:
University of California, Los Angeles
Week One Courses (Pick 2):
Behavioral Science 101, Business 101, Engineering 101, Medicine 101
Week Two Course:
Electives 101
Both Weeks:
College and Career Success
Live on campus for 4 days.
Learn college readiness skills essential for college success.
Programs begin July 9, 2020 | Starting at: $999.00
Campuses:
Course:
College and Career Success
Learn on campus for 7 Saturdays
Learn college readiness skills essential for college success.
Programs begin January 25, 2020 | Starting at: $849.00
Campuses:
Course:
College and Career Success
Save Up To $200 with Early Bird Registration!
Register by November 17 to instantly take $200 off any
Pre-College Summer Immersion Program with the code EARLYBIRD200.
Quantities are limited, so don't hesitate!
Payment Options are Available for ALL Programs!
Saturday Series: Pay just $250 now and pay the remainder in 2 equal installments
4 Day Intensive: Pay just $250 now and spread your payments over 7 months
Pre-College Immersion: Pay just $500 now and spread your payments over 7 months
OR
Pay in full to automatically receive an extra 2% off!
FSA Sideline Store; 20% off Back-to-School Essentials!
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
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
Email: info@fultonscienceacademy.org
Website: www.fultonscienceacademy.org
Location: 3035 Fanfare Way, Alpharetta, GA, USA
Phone: 678-366-2555