Fulton Science Academy
ACCREDITED AND STEM CERTIFIED COLLEGE PREP GIFTED SCHOOL
THE WEEK AHEAD | Fall Break 2020!
Principal's Corner
Dear FSA Students and Parents,
I have some GREAT NEWS! We are pleased to inform our community that our school has been named as the BEST K-12 PRIVATE SCHOOL in North Atlanta by Appen Media.
Congratulations to all students, parents, and faculty members for this well-deserved recognition. Way to go!
To see the list of all winners in different categories, please visit: https://www.northfulton.com/bestofnorthatlanta/2020
The remaining timeline for the addition of remaining grades to the hybrid program remains as follows:
- The week of Monday, September 21 is Fall Break Holiday
- Monday, September 28 - All remaining grades will join the hybrid learning program
This gradual timeline will allow us to ensure that we are introducing each new grade level as safely as possible. Smaller groups joining at one time will allow us to train several grades at a time with operational COVID-19 procedures at the school before the next group of students arrive at the campus.
Stay safe. Stay healthy. Stay happy.
Sincerely,
Dr. Kenan Sener
Principal
STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES
Please CLICK HERE to locate medication and medical health condition forms for those students that will be face-to-face in school. These forms, along with their medication if needed, can be dropped off in the nurse's office. Please put everything in a large Ziploc bag with your child’s name on the medication and on outside of the bag.
MSO Virtual Parent Meet & Greet
The MSO sent an email on Tuesday this week with the zoom links to all the new parents. If you are a new parent and did not receive this email (check your junk mails too), please send an email to mso@fultonscienceacademy.org
Elementary school - Tuesday, September 29th at 8:30 am
Middle school - Wednesday, September 30th at 8:30 am
High school- Wednesday, September 30th at 10 am.
FSA 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.
Newsletter Table of Contents
- Calendar
- ICYMI: Mustang News From This Week
- Yearbook Discount for Early Orders!!! September 30th is discount deadline
- SAT School Day; September 23
- LANDS' END 40% Off School Uniforms and More!
- MAP TESTING CONTINUES AFTER FALL BREAK
- FSA 8th Grader makes Top 300 in Broadcom Masters
- Fine Arts Represents at FSA
- FSA Volleyball Continues to Impress! | AND MORE ATHLETICS INFO
- ART KITS (ELEMENTARY)
- More Information on Upcoming Elementary Monthly Resource Pickup Plan
- LET’S SUPPORT THE BAHAMAS!! Help Us Help Them!
- Georgia Tech School of Architecture | Undergraduate Virtual Open House
- Pay it Forward Promo | Atlanta Lunch Co.
- Join DECA at FSA
- Science Fair 2020 - 2021
- And More!!
September - October Calendar
Monday, Sept. 21 - Friday, Sept. 25 : Fall Break (No School)
Wednesday, Sept. 23 -
- SAT Day (More details below)
- Senior Pictures (Details sent to students by counselors)
- (((For seniors that cannot make Senior Portraits at FSA on Sept 23rd, students can schedule an appointment at the Lifetouch Marietta Studio. This needs to be scheduled by Mid October as their office will be closed for senior portraits after that.)))
Monday, Sept. 28 - Oct. 2 : MAP Testing Continued (On Campus & Remote | Schedule Below)
Wednesday, Sept. 30 - Elementary Student Council ElectionsSunday, October 4: Virtual Grandparents Day (2pm)
Thursday, October 8: Junior Night (More info TBA)
Friday, October 9: Dress Down Day
Saturday, October 10 - 11 : October Elementary Resource Pick Up
Wednesday, October 14: 2020 PSAT/NMSQT
ICYMI: Mustang News From LAST Week
Do you have a story you'd like to see featured on Mustang News?
Send them an email!
WANT TO BE A PART OF THE MUSTANG NEWS TEAM?
Did you know Mustang News is accepting applications for this school year! Right now they are accepting on a rolling basis!
MNT has extended the deadline for new member applications on a rolling basis. This will allow 9th, 10th and 11th graders to apply for positions of show editors and reporters. 10th graders if you are interested in being an anchor complete the form for anchors. Also please submit your audition video for all positions you are interested in. This is important since we are not able to do in person studio auditions. Questions ? Please email fsanews@fultonscienceacademy.org.
Yearbook Discount for Early Orders!!! September 30th is discount deadline
To Purchase & Customize Your Yearbook :
Must be a parent or student 13 years or older.
- Go to www.treering.com/validate
- Enter your school’s passcode: 1013541294622699
Regular Price: $35.90 (does not include sales tax, if applicable)
Discount Deadline: 9/30/2020
Regular Order Deadline: 3/23/2021
Customize Your Own Pages!
- Add photos from your computer, Facebook, Instagram, Google Drive & more.
- Answer fun Memory Questions to help remember the year.
The 2 Custom Pages are FREE and are printed ONLY in your book.
Want more pages? Each additional 2 pages is just $0.99.
Today was Elementary's Dress/Talk Like a Pirate Day!!!
SAT School Day; September 23
The test will be held on Wednesday, September 23rd, 2020.
This is the Wednesday of the fall break and there will not be any other students other than seniors or SAT test-takers.
Please report to school at 7:45 am
You can enter the building from the upper-level carpool entrance and report to the cafeteria
Bring a photo ID, calculator, pencils, and an eraser with you.
You may bring a watch (optional).
You may bring bottled water and snacks to drink/eat during the breaks.
Masks are mandatory at all times while you are in the building.
We will check the students’ temperature at the entrance. No students whose temperature is above 100.4 will be allowed to the building.
Please do not come to the testing if you have Covid-19 symptoms to protect the health of your classmates and teachers.
Hand sanitizer will be available at the cafeteria and the hallway.
Please do not go to other classrooms or other parts of the building
The Senior Portrait pictures will be taken after the test administration. Come prepared. :)
Thank you in advance for your cooperation! We look forward to seeing you next Wednesday. Good luck!
LANDS' END 40% Off School Uniforms and More!
MAP TESTING CONTINUES AFTER FALL BREAK | Make Up Information Also Included
ELEMENTARY MAKE-UP TESTING:
For make-up testing elementary plans to schedule small groups to complete or make-up any missed assessments when we return from Fall Break. Be on the lookout for an email from esmaptest@fultonscienceacademy.org for your specific grade level's plan.
MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL MAKE UP TESTING:
MS and HS students who did not finish testing this week will have the opportunity to complete testing from this week during club times starting Monday, September 28th after fall break
ES: csanchez@fultonscienceacademy.org
MS: nturan@fultonscienceacademy.org
HS: yparlak@fultonscienceacademy.org
Tips for MAP Testing
Here are a few tips to help testing run smoothly:
Make sure students are well-rested and eat a healthy breakfast. Students severely underperform when they are tired, hungry, or generally unwell. Try to avoid sugary foods on the mornings you have testing and opt for protein and fiber-rich foods instead. Also, make sure students are going to bed early enough to get a full night's rest.
Be ON TIME for school whether you are an on campus learner or a virtual learner.
Do NOT emphasize or stress the MAP test at home. The MAP test is an adaptive diagnostic test, meaning its purpose is to give teachers data and information about where a student's strengths and learning areas are mostly focused, and where we can focus instruction to best help them this year. Students who are stressed out about the test are MORE likely to underperform than students who take the test in stride.
Please remind students that they are NOT allowed to discuss test scores. They should not be sharing, comparing, or otherwise discussing their scores with ANYONE on campus, and doing so will result in disciplinary action.
If testing from home, help your student find a quiet space to complete their testing sessions. We kindly ask that once students are set up, parents do not remain in the room with the students while completing their test.
FSA 8th Grader makes Top 300 in Broadcom Masters
FSA 8th grader Navya Nori has been selected as a member of the Top 300 MASTERS in the Broadcom MASTERS national middle school science competition for her science fair project. She competed against 3,476 students, the largest applicant pool seen to date, to get into the top 300.
“Broadcom MASTERS celebrates students’ ideas, aims to identify top STEM talent, and also strives to encourage students from all walks of life to pursue STEM fields.”
Fine Arts Represents at FSA
This morning the FSA Fine Arts team posed for a picture in matching FSA Fine Arts Apparel! Truly a team of amazing and talented people! If you purchased your fine arts apparel, make sure to wear it around town to show your FSA Fine Arts spirit and pride!
FSA Volleyball Continues to Impress! | AND MORE ATHLETICS INFO
Cross country had their first meet of the season last saturday in Cumming, and the Mustang runners had two in the top ten in the middle school girls group. The next meet will be on September 26th once again in Cumming, Georgia.
The winter lineup is out and Coaches Ayers and Uduk continue to ensure the safety of all athletes during training and games with temperature checks, safe distancing, mask wearing and frequent sanitization of hands and equipment.
Elementary Art Kits
More Information on Upcoming Elementary Monthly Resource Pickup Plan
We will have monthly resource pick up days for our elementary virtual learners to have the necessary materials needed for learning from home.
Our most recent date was Saturday, September 12th. This pick up ransimilarly to the August pick up date. You should have received a designated time slot, based on last name, to come and gather the next necessary materials. If you did not come to pick up your resources, please reach out to Mrs. Sanchez (csanchez@fultonscienceacademy.org)
The date in October will serve as a special day for our virtual learners. Saturday, October 10-Sunday, October, 11th will be the third resource pick up dates. Please mark your calendars and be on the lookout for more information about these resource dates in the coming weeks.
LET’S SUPPORT THE BAHAMAS!! Help Us Help Them!
Thank you for your support!
FSA NHS & NJHS
Georgia Tech School of Architecture | Undergraduate Virtual Open House
This semester GA Tech will host several virtual open houses for their Bachelor of Science in Architecture program. They are inviting prospective students, parents, and you to join them as they discuss life as an architecture student from the perspective of current students. Their faculty will also share information about their courses and how architecture has impacted their lives.
Their next Undergraduate Virtual Open House is scheduled for Tuesday, September 22 at 5 p.m.
Interested in learning more about studying architecture? You'll meet faculty and current students who will share their experiences in architecture and at Georgia Tech.
Registration is required.
Pay it Forward Promo | Atlanta Lunch Co.
This month, we are featuring the promotion "Pay it Forward" - to encourage families, students or teachers to contribute towards someone else's lunch who may have a need for assistance or simply just as a "thank you". During these challenging times, we recognize that it may be difficult for some to provide healthy school lunches on a daily basis.
A basic lunch with us costs about $5-$6 on average - this small, one-time donation could provide someone a free lunch during their busy week. This can also be a great gift for your student's teacher or faculty member who could use a little relief during their work day.
To donate:
- Go your personal account and select "Advance Payment"
- Add any dollar amount to your profile
- Email hello@atlantalunch.com and let us know the amount and who you would like to transfer the funds to
- If they don't already have an account, let us know and we can help!
- Atlanta Lunch will add a 5% credit back to your account for each donation
Refer a Friend
- If you refer a NEW customer to order, we will give you a $5 credit upon their first order
- They will create a new account at Atlanta Lunch Co. and complete their first order
- Email hello@atlantalunch.com with your account name PLUS the referral account name
- We will confirm the order and issue the credit
Join us for our very first VIRTUAL elementary Grandparents Day!!!
On Sunday, October 4th our FSA elementary students have the option to join us virtually to celebrate Grandparents day. While we cannot have our typical celebration where we gather together at school, we are excited to continue the tradition of this special day. We will host a Zoom session where grandparents from all over can join us for a virtual celebration. This unique school year and digital world allows us to connect with these loved ones, even if they aren't nearby!
This event is optional, but we look forward to this special afternoon with any elementary families that would like to join! The Zoom session will take place at 2:00pm on Sunday, October 2nd. During this time, we will present a small program and have an opportunity to *meet* via Zoom.
Elementary Students.... Do you have a special grandparent you would like to honor on this day? We are asking for your help! We would love for our students to be part of this program. If you would like to prepare something in honor of your loved one to share during the program, please do! If you create something special that you would like to share please email it ahenderson@fultonscienceacademy.org so it can be included in our program. We look forward to seeing what you might choose to put together for your grandparents.
Will you be attending? Please RSVP using THIS FORM, so that we know who to send the Zoom link to prior to the event date.
Science Fair 2020 - 2021
The school-wide fair will be virtual!
Students will complete work individually at home.
Projects will be presented in a virtual format and displayed in the school hallways.
PLEASE KNOW THAT THE SCIENCE FAIR IS FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ONLY
If you have any questions, please direct them to Ms. Oliver at joliver@fultonscienceacademy.org.
Interested in participating in the Science Fair? Complete the following three steps by Monday, October 5th!
1. Brainstorm and develop an idea for your project!2. Fill out the paperwork found at this link: https://www.georgiacenter.uga.edu/youth/academic-special-programs/georgia-science-and-engineering-fair
*Start with filling out the following forms (the other forms will only need to be filled out in certain situations):
Form 1B: Approval Form
Additional Information on the 2020-2021 Science Fair:
Work will be completed individually at home
There are a myriad of science and engineering categories in which you can compete (robotics, technology, etc. -- not just "standard" science experiments).
The school-wide fair will be held virtually at the end of first semester (date TBD).
The regional fair will be held late Jan/early Feb (virtual as of now).
The state fair is scheduled for March (format TBD)
Join DECA at FSA
Interested in finance, hospitality, Management and Marketing?
With nearly a 75-year history, DECA is an organisation that functions on two levels- high school and college. Formerly the Distributive Education Clubs of America, it is an organisation that has representation in all 50 states and now on FSA’s campus. Interested ? Check the club roster and sign up for the meeting times. Be a part of one of DECA’s brand new chapters right here at FSA.
Get your very own FSA Spirit Wear From our Sideline Store!!
FSA's Sideline store offers families the opportunity to show their school spirit at or away from school! You have the ability to fully customize your apparel and the site offers brands such as The North Face, Under Armor, Nike, and more!
Items include shirts, sweatshirts, shorts, performance wear, polos, pullovers, jackets, vests, headwear, bags, chairs, bibs, drinkware, knits, blankets, and more!!!
Check out the site today to get your very own customized FSA apparel!
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
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