The FAST Flyer
The View from Above, Vol. 4 Issue 16
Dec. 17, 2021
A Note From the Principal
We want to wish all of our FAST family a well deserved break. May the spirit of the season carry us into the next year full of hope of a better tomorrow. At the end of the Flyer are photos of families sharing their holidays of lights that serves as a message of community and caring. - Stan Beiner, Principal
HOLIDAY TRAVEL
December Holiday Travel- Fill out form below if you will be traveling by plane or attending large gatherings.
In our continuing efforts to ensure the health and safety of our staff and students, FAST will be implementing a 5 day quarantine following air travel. Thank you for understanding the necessity of this during high travel times and holidays. Students who quarantine due to travel, should follow the protocol for homebound assignments. Please be sure to complete this form regarding holiday travel and quarantine in order for your student to be marked as remote instead of absent.
As a reminder, FAST still requires masks to be worn by everyone while indoors.
Please do not send children to school if they exhibit any of the following- persistent cough, fever, persistent sore throat, persistent headache.
Please remember to send your children to school with masks and a water bottle.
Spelling Bee
The spelling bee went on for hours, then days, but ultimately winners were named. Heartiest CONGRATULATIONS to the following students:
Elementary School
Winner: Tanay Dugyala
Runner-Up: Siddarth Sudhaker
Middle School
Winner: Tejas Bhardwaj
Runner-Up: Sourish Yeturi
Both the winners will proceed to the Fulton County Bee (FCB) in January 2022; the details will be shared with the parents today. Please note, if the winner is unable to partake in the FCB in January; either due to being sick, exposure to/has COVID, or any other reason, then the runner-up will take his place. The FCB will be in-person and masks will be mandatory.
Finally, VERY proud of ALL of our contestants - they had obviously prepared well for both of the contests, as it was evident from the 60+ rounds! :)
Connect Fulton Resources
A new website is available for anyone in Fulton County to help find resources related to all sorts of things including healthcare, housing, education, financial assistance and so much more. Simply click http://connectfulton.findhelp.com and enter your zip code. The website is very intuitive to navigate and contains a lot of very useful information whether you are looking for help for yourself or someone you know.
HOLIDAY EVENTS
Ugly Sweaters
Welcome Back!
SPOTLIGHT ON SAFETY PATROL
Safety Patrol
FAST recently implemented a Student Safety Patrol. These students are outside during afternoon carpool helping to keep kids safe while staff keeps things moving. Student safety is of paramount importance and with so many cars moving through the parking lot in such a short time, we can’t have too much help. This is also a great opportunity for these students to take on some responsibility helping younger students get to their cars safely.
REMINDERS
School Tours
FAST is currently hosting tours for prospective families. If you know anyone who has considered enrolling their children at FAST, please encourage them to attend an informational tour. They can register for a tour on our website at fastk8.org.
Programming Challenge Registration
Yearbooks
Enrolling FAST Siblings
After School Enrichment Clubs
Atlanta Lunch Co. Menu
Kids Growing too FAST?
Our teachers need a break!
FAST is looking for 5 parent volunteers per month to help with morning carpool. You can drop off your child(ren) at 7:00a.m and then help get students out of cars from 7:05 - 7:50am.
These volunteers will allow our teachers & staff a bit of much needed extra time to prepare for the school day.
If interested, please contact PTO@fastk8.org and let us know your availability.
UPCOMING EVENTS
- Dec. 20-Jan. 2: Winter Break
- Jan. 3: Teacher Work Day (students off)
- Jan. 4: Classes resume
THE LATEST FROM FULTON COUNTY SCHOOLS
FAST
Fulton County Schools
GA Charter Schools Association
FULTON ACADEMY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Email: info@fastk8.org
Website: www.fastk8.org
Location: 11365 Crabapple Road, Roswell, GA, USA
Phone: 678-321-1100
Facebook: facebook.com/FASTK8.School/
Twitter: @fastk8charter
The FAST Flyer is the electronic newsletter at FAST. Feedback is always welcome. If you have any questions, please call the school (678-321-1100) or email the FAST Communications Director at marie.emerson@fastk8.org.