Fulton Science Academy High School
ACCREDITED AND STEM CERTIFIED COLLEGE PREP HIGH SCHOOL
WEEK OF NOVEMBER 11, 2019
high school newsletter
PRINCIPAL'S CORNER
Dear Students, Faculty, and Parents,
First and foremost, Happy Veterans Day to all who have and are currently serving! We thank you for your service and sacrifices. We are forever grateful! Alexander Hamilton was quoted as saying, "There is a certain enthusiasm in liberty, that makes human nature rise above itself, in acts of bravery and heroism."
Make sure you don't miss out on one of the best events of the year at FSA! Join us for our annual Thanksgiving Dinner presented by the MSO. Ticket sales have been extended to TODAY! I would love to see everyone there, so please make sure you get your tickets on time! It will be a night of family, friends, great food, and good fun! You can see more about purchasing your tickets below!
Parking for the Event: We are expecting over 500 people, Due to limited parking we have arranged free shuttle service and parking at Ameris Amphitheater (formerly Verizon) "Lot C" Access it through only Maxwell Road. There will be no parking at the school except for “accessible parking".
Make sure to read further below for some important reminders about the event.
Get excited for our Pep Rally this Friday to end HomeComing Week and get everyone excited for the homecoming basketball game friday night, and homecoming dance on Saturday! If you haven't purchased your tickets for the dance, please make sure you do so soon.
Lastly, we will have our first Open House for this year on Sunday December 8th from 1:00pm - 3:00pm.
Any student members of the following clubs can volunteer to help:
- NHS
- NJHS
- BETA
- Junior BETA
- Student Council
- Spanish Honor Society
Each student will receive 2 hours of community service, and a dress down day on Monday December 9th.
Interested parents/students please email smelton@fultonscienceacademy.org
More specific details will be forwarded nearer the event.
With Warmest Regards,
Kenan Sener,
Principal
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL'S CORNER
Mr. Yasin Parlak
High School Assistant Principal
yparlak@fultonscienceacademy.org
(678) 366-2555 ext:108
First Semester Finals Schedule:
Tuesday, December 17
- 8:00am - 10:00am (MATH FINALS)
- 10:30am - 12:30am (LANGUAGE ARTS FINALS)
Wednesday, December 18
- 8:00am - 10:00am (SCIENCE FINALS)
- 10:30am - 12:30am (SOCIAL STUDIES FINALS)
Tuesday, December 19
- 8:00am - 10:00am (ELECTIVES FINALS)
- 10:30am - 12:30am (WORLD LANGUAGE FINALS)
Ms. Agha's COUNSELOR'S CORNER
Ms. Hibbah Agha
Professional School Counselor | 9th – 12th grade
hagha@fultonscienceacademy.org
(678) 366-2555 ext:158
We've got a lot happening this week! I hope to see all of our high school students are participating in Spirit Week leading up to the Homecoming Basketball game this Friday and Dance on Saturday! Make sure you all get your tickets for the dance soon! it's super simple; just scan the QR code below! Also, on Friday at the end of the day we will have a pep rally! Get ready to have some fun! Don't forget that Friday is also Color Wars Day!
Freshman will wear: Black
Sophomores will wear: Blue
Juniors will wear: White
Seniors will wear: Red
Advisement:
I will be finishing junior advisement soon and beginning sophomore advisement. Stay tuned for more information.
High School Counseling Website
https://fultonscienceacademycounseling.weebly.com/ - sharing as much as I can in one place!
FSA's Mission & Vision
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.
QUOTE OF THE WEEK
Monthly Calendar
Monday, November 11 - Friday, November 15: FSA Book Fair
Tuesday, November 12: HomeComing Pep Rally and Basketball Game (Game time listed in schedule below)
Thursday, November 14: FSA Families Thanksgiving Dinner
Friday, November 15: Pep Rally 2:00pm
Friday, November 15: Homecoming Basketball Game vs. Tapestry; MSB 5:15pm, VB 6:15pm
Saturday, November 16: High School Homecoming Dance, 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Tuesday, November 19: HOME Basketball Game vs. Midtown International; MSG 4:30pm, MSB 5:30pm, VB 6:30pm
Thursday, November 21:
- AWAY Basketball Game; MSG 4pm, MSB 5pm, Navy 6pm
- School Wide Science Fair (4:30pm - 5:30pm)
Monday, November 25 - Friday, November 29: Thanksgiving Holiday Break (NO SCHOOL)
Thursday, November 28: Thanksgiving Day
High School Spirit and Homecoming Week!
Annual Thanksgiving Dinner RSVP / Ticket Purchase Deadline EXTENDED to November 11th
City BBQ in Johns Creek will be catering the meal and will be providing a full southern BBQ Thanksgiving dinner, with Vegan and Halal food options. HURRY UP! The final day of Ticket purchase by Monday, November 11th.
Few Reminders For The Events:
Thanksgiving committee would like to clarify that Halal Dinner would consist of Chicken. Let us know if you wish to opt for a different option available by sending an email to thanksgivingdinnerfsa2019@gmail.com.
Please bring your tickets to the event entrance on your phone preferably or print them out. You can access your ticket(s) from your order confirmation email.
Parking for the Event: We are expecting over 500 people, Due to limited parking we have arranged free shuttle service and parking at Ameris Amphitheater (formerly Verizon) "Lot C" Access it through only Maxwell Road. There will be no parking at the school except for “accessible parking".
If you have any questions about the event please email
thanksgivingdinnerfsa2019@gmail.com
Homecoming Dance; November 16 | 7:30pm - 10:30pm (GET YOUR TICKETS NOW)
Calling all FSA High School Students! It's time to buy tickets for the Homecoming dance! Early bird tickets are on sale for $20 or you can purchase tickets at the door for $30. All you have to do to purchase tickets is scan the QR code on this flier! Homecoming will be on November 16 from 7:30pm - 10:30pm in the FSA gym! We look forward to seeing you all there!
FSA Drama Club Competes in the GISA One Act Competition for the First Time in School History
FSAPS High School and Middle School Model UN Teams Compete Last Week, Middle School Team Wins First Place and 18 Individual Awards at Georgia Southern Competition
Last week was a busy one for both the high school and middle school Model United Nations teams. One Wednesday and Thursday the high school team spent two days downtown for the Georgia State University High School Model United Nations conference, while the FSAPS Middle School Model UN team traveled to Statesboro, GA to compete in the 38th Annual Georgia Southern Middle School Model United Nations competition on Thursday and Friday.
The high school team made a strong showing in their first conference of the year. The valuable experience will strengthen the team as they go on the road for several conferences in the spring semester.
The middle school team this year has a total of 37 students participating, many of which had never competed or been involved in Model U.N. before. Ms. Pruett, Mr. Stiffler, and are excited to announce that our team won 18 awards at this competition, including Outstanding Delegation as a team.
Below are the different councils that students served on as well as the country they represented and the recognition each received:
General Assembly
- Mexico: Sanjay Thuppul --- Outstanding Delegate
- Libya: Lina Ahmed & Maniya Dorsey --- Distinguished Delegation
- Poland: Alexandra Kuligowski & Jenna Spilka --- Distinguished Delegation
- Iran: Amal Mansoor & Brooke Staples --- Honorable Mention
- Palestine: Akarsh Kudrimoti & Khalil Lindo --- Honorable Mention
- Russian Federation: Saba Faisal & Shadi Karimifard --- Honorable Mention
Security Council
- Russian Federation: Varsha Sayana --- Outstanding Delegate
- Poland: Anchal Jaiswal --- Distinguished Delegate
Human Rights Council
- Italy: Lauren Filipsky --- Outstanding Delegate
- The Philippines: Madison Lu --- Distinguished Delegate
- Mexico: Sonia Harihar --- Honorable Mention
- Pakistan: Sahasra Chava --- Honorable Mention
African Union
- Libya: Ameera Islam --- Distinguished Delegate
- Algeria: Michelle Wang --- Honorable Mention
Organization of Islamic Cooperation
- Iran: Vishruth Arimanda --- Distinguished Delegate
- Libya: Rohan Kumar --- Distinguished Delegate
- Pakistan: Isra Hussain --- Distinguished Delegate
- Algeria: Tanish Karnala --- Honorable Mention
Congratulations to these students, and to the entire team for such an outstanding performance! Ms. Pruett, Mr. Stiffler, and Mrs. Maharaj are so proud of them, and hope you will share in our excitement as you congratulate these students!
Student Video Contest 2019 “Create, Promote, Connect” #CPC@alphachamber #alphachamber
Sponsored by; Alpharetta Chamber of Commerce, Lisa Shippel Law LLC, Fulton Science Academy Private School
Calling all High School students in 9th to 12th grades, this is your chance to promote the chamber and win Cash prizes!
The Alpharetta Chamber of Commerce is committed to its community. With vibrant growth in academia and business in North Fulton, the Alpharetta Chamber of Commerce (ACC) announces its first-ever STUDENT VIDEO CONTEST. To familiarize yourself with the mission of the Alpharetta Chamber, please go to https://www.alpharettachamber.com
ENTRY GUIDELINES
THEME
The focus is capturing the many benefits the Alpharetta Chamber offers its members and the community at large.
Your video should answer the question…If you owned your own business of your own interest how would the Alpharetta Chamber of Commerce support your business ,create a culture of giving back and enhance the quality of . life in Alpharetta.
We will provide “our story” to all participants to incorporate this
message into your video
● Show how the Chamber can help promote the business.
● What impact does the Chamber have for your business?
Videos will be judged on creativity, message, technical edits, and camera work.
● Feel free to use any video editing software and upload your finished video to YouTube link.
● Length of the video: no more than 30 seconds.
● All materials should be original works recorded by you.
● If selected, your video will be used by the Chamber for promotional needs, therefore please submit the required waivers.
● Team or individuals are welcome to participate. However, all team participants should be from the same school and in the same grade.
SUBMISSION DEADLINE
The submission deadline is November 21, 2019.
Groups of up to five people may work on the video.
AWARD CATEGORIES & AWARDS FOR EACH LEVEL
- 1st Place = $250
- 2nd Place = $100
- 3rd Place = $50
If you have a winning video you will be contacted by the Chamber . Winners will be recognized at our Annual Fundraising Gala on Dec 6th , 7 – 11 pm at the Manor Country Club.
TO SUBMIT YOUR VIDEO Please CLICK HERE to submit your Youtube video link. Any questions, please email nancy@alpharettachamber.com
Senior Beta is Collecting Canned Food for NFCC
The Senior Beta Club is going to be having a canned food drive from 11/4 to 11/22. They will be donating all canned goods to the North Fulton Community Charity (NFCC). Boxes will be located in front of the stairs to donate. A list of accepted items is at the bottom of this email.
They also ask that during the Thanksgiving Dinner on 11/14 you bring in food cans from 5:30 to 8:00. It is not mandatory, but will be much appreciated.
The acceptable items are:
- Cream soup
- Canned beans
- Dried beans (1 lb. bags)
- Cereal
- Mixed veggies (pea/carrot combo)
- Mac and cheese cups
- Broth Ramen
- Peas (canned)
- Greens (canned)
- Chile (canned)
- Baking items
- Grits
- Beets
Thank you for your donations!
The Youth Empowerment Seminar (YES!)
- Teens’ physical, mental, social, and emotional development
- Breathing techniques to relieve stress and bring the mind into focus
- Dynamic games and yoga
- Practical knowledge to create awareness
- Experiential processes to develop problem-solving strategies
- Dynamic group discussions designed to help teens feel at ease in challenging situations, increase confidence, withstand criticism and peer pressure.
Scholars Weekend at UGA
SCHOLAR WEEKENDS ARE HERE
Join Duke TIP for Scholar Weekends at our partner site, the University of Georgia, this weekend or on December 7–8 and you can get an intellectual experience most students don't receive until college.
These two-day programs gather academically talented students together for a day of intensive study in an exciting course. Surrounded by like-minded peers and focusing on topics not typically covered in school, you will find an engaging, uplifting academic community designed specifically for gifted students. You'll learn at a higher classroom level, sharpen your skills, and explore new passions.
COURSES & DATES
There are seven courses offered on both November 2–3 and December 7–8:
- 3-D Animation
- A World of Microbes: Introduction to Microbiology
- After the World Ends
- Aircraft & Spacecraft Design
- Engineering Design Challenge
- Marine Biology
- Mini Vet Med Clinic
- Psychology & the Law
- Sports Medicine
See course descriptions at the UGA website.
Eligibility and cost
The program is open to current eighth through eleventh graders. You do not need to be a member of TIP's 7th Grade Talent Search. The fee is $450.
If you have any questions about Scholar Weekends at UGA, please contact Desiree Sharpe at dsharpe@uga.edu.
Are You Interested in the Medical Field? (Wellstar Hopsital Observations)
Interested in observing in a hospital setting? Well, here's an opportunity for you!
Do you qualify as an observer?
Please review the following criteria regarding observer rotations to discern if you should proceed in creating an observer account.
- Observers must have arranged an observation with a preceptor prior to requesting the experience in ACEMAPP.
- Observers must request their experience 30 days prior to its start date.
- The time frame is limited to no more than 2 consecutive calendar weeks.
- Must be less than 40 hours.
- No hands-on care of patients.
- It is intended for those thinking about health care as a future profession or to meet the observation requirements for graduate student admissions.
- It is not for those currently enrolled in any healthcare profession for which such an experience is required; that must be addressed through an affiliation agreement or some other type of contract relationship.
- It is not for medical students or recent medical school graduates.
- A WellStar employee can act as the host/preceptor.
- Individual units, at their discretion, may choose to limit or not allow observers.
- Observers must be at least 16 years old.
- (Volunteens through volunteer services may be 15 years of age.)
- For High School Observers:
Thank you for considering WellStar as an opportunity to enhance your academic journey. To be considered for a high school placement at a WellStar facility, please submit the following information to students@wellstar.org.
- Name
- School
- Requested observation dares
- Are you a WellStar employee?
- If you have spoken with someone interested in hosting you, please provide the following
- Preceptor name
- Preceptor credentials
- Practice name
Duke University Summer Session’s 2020 Programs NOW LIVE!
Ask yourself: Where do you see yourself in 5 years? Are you conducting ground-breaking research? Maybe you’re already a leader crafting policies that have a global impact. Or, are you tackling the world’s most complex challenges? At Duke University Summer Session you will take a thrilling first step toward your future success!
See you at Duke this summer!
Sincerely,
Nicki Charles, Ed.D.
Duke University
Director of Summer College and Summer Academy for High School Students
summercollege@duke.edu
Health professionals Week; November 16 - 21
FSA High School Trip to Boston
This year, we’re proud to announce our first HIGH SCHOOL ONLY trip! In order to make this successful, we will need maximum participation.
This year, we plan to go to Boston, MA for 4 days & 3 nights. There will be 4 individuals per room.
The price will depend on how many individuals sign up:
- 35+ individuals $1169 per person
- 30-34 $1199
- 25-29 $1249
*If less than 25 individuals sign up, we may need to change the initial plan or cancel all together
This price includes
-hotel security, 3 nights in a superior hotel, luxury motor coach with bathrooms, 5 meals on location (breakfast and dinner), all attraction and tour admission, licensed tour guide, accidental medical insurance, and round-trip airfare
A non-refundable deposit of $200 will be due by Oct 30.
IMPORTANT REGISTRATION INFORMATION
SON TOURS NEW WEBSITE ALLOWS PARENTS TO MAKE FULL OR PARTIAL PAYMENTS ACCORDING TO THE ENROLLMENT FORM. HOWEVER CREDIT CARD USE REQUIRES A 4% SERVICE FEE.
On their website parents can register and immediately secure a spot for the trip, paying with any major credit card. They can also see the Parent letter and the itinerary of their child's trip.
To register they must go to www.son-tours.com and click on Login/Register in the upper righthand corner of our page.
In the Yellow "Registration" box then enter the trip ID = FSA20 , their email address, choose a personal password, enter their first and last named and click register. Once they have done this they will complete their registration with the required information requested on the subsequent pages and make their payment.
PARENTS MUST UNDERSTAND, ONCE BEGINNING ONLINE REGISTRATION THEY MUST COMPLETE THE ENTIRE PROCESS, PAYMENT [PARTIAL OR FULL] INCLUDED OR THEIR INFORMATION WILL BE LOST AND THEY WILL NOT APPEAR ON THE TOUR ROSTER.
An email reminder from Son Tours will be sent approximately 3 weeks prior to their next payment due date, however it is their responsibility to make all payments on time even if they do not receive a reminder. It is also the parents responsibility to check their junk/spam mail for this reminder and add us to their email list, as many emails will initially arrive as spam or junk. All payments later than 7 days after the due date may incur a $40.00 late fee.
NOTE;
1. Parents wishing to pay by check or money order must mail in the deposit amount along with the completed enrollment form to the Son Tours address given on the enrollment form,
2. Even though email invoices will be sent, parents are still responsible for keeping track of due dates and mailing subsequent payments on time, even if the email invoice is not received.
3. Mailed payments will be considered by the post mark date. All late payments will incur a $40.00 late fee on the next invoice.
SCIENCE FAIR FOR HIGH SCHOOL IS APPROACHING
The date of the school wide science fair is going to be November 21st after school from 4:30 to about 5:30 pm (depending on number of participating students).
Paperwork WAS due 9/27, and if you want to participate in the science fair, you need to turn the appropriate paperwork in to your science teacher ASAP.
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/"
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!
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
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 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
Email: info@fultonscienceacademy.org
Website: www.fultonscienceacademy.org
Location: 3035 Fanfare Way, Alpharetta, GA, USA
Phone: 678-366-2555