Fulton Science Academy
ACCREDITED AND STEM CERTIFIED COLLEGE PREP GIFTED SCHOOL
Week of August 26, 2019
Principal's Corner
PRINCIPAL'S CORNER
Dear Students, Faculty, and Parents,
I hope everyone had a great weekend!
Please be reminded that curriculum nights are this week.
Next I'd like remind everyone that we will be hosting a Grandparents Day Luncheon and school tour for our FSA grandparents, families, and students! The event will be on Sunday, September 8. Please make sure you RSVP so we can make sure that we have plenty of food for everyone! It will take less that 5 minutes to fill out the RSVP below!
Grandparents Day is Sunday, September 8th! Make Sure You RSVP to Save Your Spot!!
At Fulton Science Academy, we know the important role grandparents play in our student's lives. As such, we like inviting our grandparents to come and enjoy a special day here at FSA, along with their grandchildren.
WHEN
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 8
1 p.m. - Brief School Tour
1:20 p.m. - Luncheon
The purpose of this special program is three-fold:
To honor grandparents;
To give grandparents an opportunity to get more information about their grandchildren’s school; and
To help children become aware of the strength, information and guidance older people can offer.
We encourage students, parents, and grandparents to come together to celebrate!
If you wish to attend our special Grandparents Gathering, please complete this form by Thursday, September 5, 2019, and let us know how many will attend from your family so that we can plan accordingly.
We hope to see you!
Now that we are a month into the school year, things have really kicked off! We have a lot going on so make sure you read through carefully!
With Warmest Regards,
Kenan Sener,
Principal
What's in this Issue?
- Curriculum Night Begins TONIGHT (PreK - 2nd Grade)
- DON'T FORGET THAT MAP TESTING IS CONTINUING THIS WEEK
- Wednesday is Picture Day
- FSA'S CROSS COUNTRY TEAM COMPETED IN THE FIRST MEET OF THE SEASON WITH SPECTACULAR RESULTS
- Student Spotlight
- Spanish Trip to Costa Rica
- Updates from our Mustang News Team!
- Chick-Fil-A with the MSA is back!
- Want to Spend Spring Break in Switzerland & France???
- Steam Innovation Awards (SIA); Save the Date!
- Come out for a NIght of Fun at the First Mothers' Night Out of the School Year!
- 29th Annual Rivers Alive! Clean-Up Saturday, September 28, 2019
- A Message from Atlanta Lunch CO.
- FSA Sideline Store; 20% off Back-to-School Essentials!
- Order Your Yearbook by September 30th to get 15% Off!
- SMART TUITION
- 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.
quote of the week
August / September Calendar
Dates / Events Subject to Change
August Calendar
Monday, August 26: PreK -2nd Grade Curriculum Night, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Tuesday, August 27: 3rd - 5th Grade Curriculum Night, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Tuesday, August 27: Volleyball Game HOME against Kings; MS 5:00Tuesday, August 27: Volleyball Game HOME against South Atlanta HS; VG 5:30
Wednesday, August 28: 6th - 8th Grade Curriculum Night, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Wednesday, August 28: Picture Day by LifeTouch (more info to come)
Thursday, August 29: 9th - 12 Grade Curriculum Night, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Thursday, August 29: Volleyball Game HOME against Lyndon; MS 4:30, VG 5:30Friday, August 30: Costa Rica Informational Meeting (3:20pm in Room P6)
New Parent Breakfast; Sept. 6th
NEW PARENT BREAKFAST PRESENTED BY THE MSO
DATE CHANGE
The Date for the New Parent Breakfast Has Changed
The New Date is September 6th
8:30am
- watch your email for the Evite.
We are collecting old uniforms in good condition for resale. Please drop off at the front desk.
Monday, September 2: Labor Day, No School
Tuesday, September 3: Away Volleyball vs. ND; MS 4:30pm, VG 5:30pm
Wednesday, September 4: Away Volleyball Vs. Cherokee; MS 4:00pm, VG 5:00pm
Friday, September 6: New Parent Breakfast, 8:30am
Saturday, September 7: MS Cross Country Meet #2 @ Whitefield
Sunday, September 8: Grandparents Day, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Monday, September 9: Home Volleyball Game vs. Holy Spirit; MS 4:30pm, VG 5:30pm
Tuesday, September 10: Home Volleyball Game vs. Cornerstone; MS 4:30pm, VG 5:30pm
Wednesday, September 12:
- Cross Country Meet #3 at Mill Springs
- Away Volleyball vs Cristo Rey, VG 5:00pm
- Parent Financial Planning Seminar (More info to come)
Thursday, September 13: Good Conduct Dress Down Day
Tuesday, September 17:
- Home Volleyball vs. JFCA; MS 5:00pm
- Away Volleyball vs ATL Girls 5:30pm
- PreK - 2nd Grade Family Math Night (5:30pm - 6:30pm)
Thursday, September 19:
- Home Volleyball Game vs Cherokee ; MS 4:30pm
- Away Volleyball Game vs Dominion ; VG 5:00pm
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
Saturday, September 28: Rivers Alive Clean up
September 30 - October 1: Fall Break NO SCHOOL
UPCOMING ELEMENTARY FIELD TRIPS
MORE INFO TO COME
FIELD TRIP
1st grade:
When:
Friday, October 11
Where:
Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest Street Roswell, GA 30075
FIELD TRIP
2nd grade:
When:
Thursday, October 17
Where:
Warbington Farms, 5555 Crow Rd, Cumming, GA 30041
FIELD TRIP
PreK and Kindergarten:
When:
Friday, October 25, 2019
Where:
The Art Barn, 208 Roper Rd, Canton, GA 30115
FIELD TRIP
3rd grade:
When:
Friday, November 8
Where:
Stone Mountain Pow Wow Festival, 1000 Robert E. Lee Blvd
Stone Mountain, GA 30083
Curriculum Night is coming up!
Childcare will be available in the cafeteria for any families who will need to bring their FSA students with them to curriculum night. Please note, we are only able to provide this childcare for FSA students
- if your child does not attend FSA they will be unable to join this childcare.
DON'T FORGET THAT MAP TESTING IS CONTINUING THIS WEEK
Pictured below is the full schedule for all grades participating in the Fall MAP testing session. Parents, please make sure your student arrives to school on time and having had a substantial breakfast and plenty of sleep.
Elementary (PK - 5th)
Latest Arrival - 7:35am
School Day Begins - 7:40am
School Day Ends - 2:37
Middle & High (6th - 12th)
Latest Arrival - 7:55am
School Day Begins - 8:00am
School Day Ends - 3:16pm
Picture Day is August 28th!
Picture Day is Coming!
Wednesday, August 28, 2019
Order before Picture Day on mylifetouch.com with your Picture Day ID.
Paper Order Forms have been sent home with students already.
FSA Picture Day ID: AG209005Q0
Elementary Students (PK - 5th): Please come in RED UNIFORM SHIRT for Picture Day
Middle School Students (6th - 8th): Please come in RED UNIFORM SHIRT for Picture Day
High School Students (9th - 12th): Please come in WHITE BUTTON UP for Picture Day
FSA'S CROSS COUNTRY TEAM COMPETED IN THE FIRST MEET OF THE SEASON WITH SPECTACULAR RESULTS
The FSA Cross Country Team ran in their first meet of the season on August 20th. After begining the year with many practices whether in the hot afternoon sun or coming to the school for ealry morning practices, the team proved that hard work pays off! Good job to the team! #GoMustangs! We can't wait to see how the team does in their next meet on September 7th!
INDIVIDUAL PLACEMENTS:
Shelton W. - 1st Place MS Boys
Advit A. - 2nd Place MS Boys
Sophie L. - 2nd Place MS Girls
Isabelle L. - 3rd Place MS Girls
Austin G. - 2nd Place HS Boys
TEAM PLACEMENTS:
Middle school Girls - 1st overall
Middle school boys - 1st overall.
Varsity boys - 2nd overall.
Student Spotlight!
On Thursday, August 22, FSA Fourth Grader Arian S. ran in the Alpharetta Mayor's Challenge 5K race. Despite not deciding to join the race until the last minute, Arian placed FIRST in the 10 and under division of the race. Way to go, Arian!
!FSA Spanish Trip to Costa Rica!
Want to learn Spanish in Costa Rica and have a once in a lifetime experience? To learn more about this trip and how you can attend, make sure you attend the informational meeting THIS FRIDAY beginning at 3:20pm in Mrs. Carmona's room (P6)!!!
Updates from our Mustang News Team!
Coming Soon to your FSA You Tube channel... MNT Fall 2019. The team is working to getting the production ready as they update some of the equipment, tweak the studio set up and train new team members. They are once again showing their commitment to getting you campus news on a daily basis. The Mustang News Team, is made of of students who are interested in having a production that goes beyond just morning announcements. After its debut last semester they have made the production more diversified with the anchors and also weather people, by expanding this segment to elementary students. There will also be some new segments suggested by teachers to highlight. So stay tuned for Mustang News !
Chick-Fil-A with the MSA is back!
Want to Spend Spring Break in Switzerland & France???
KEEP AN EYE OUT FOR AN EMAIL FROM MR. TURAN COMING SOON WITH MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THIS UNFORGETTABLE TRIP!
Steam Innovation Awards (SIA); Save the Date!
Fulton Science Academy is excited to host the The STEAM Innovation Awards on October 25, 2019 at the Metropolitan Club. The Steam Innovation Awards will recognize a handful of exceptional people in the community who have helped to advance FSA’s STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) culture. FSA parents are invited to join us for an evening of cocktails, awards, dinner and innovation excellence! Please note that this is an adult only event.
Attached is a save the date with additional details. Please stay tuned as more information will be provided in the near future. We hope that we will see you there.
Come out for a NIght of Fun at the First Mothers' Night Out of the School Year!
On Friday, September 20th, we will host a MOTHERS' NIGHT OUT in the FSA Cafeteria from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. All our moms are invited to this unforgettable event.
The night will be packed with food, fun, music, dance and laughter! You may dress up in authentic Indian clothes. Take a break from your kids and husbands, enjoy Zumba, dance & laughter!
Bollywood Zumba starts at 6:30 p.m. led by a professional dancer – don’t miss out! Also, we will have a henna artist doing henna for your hands.
Please RSVP at http://evite.me/6pakM3A52y link here.
You may sign up for the potluck using the link below:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4AAFA728A4FD0-mothers2
Sema Duzyol & Vaheeda Irshadullah
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! There is a waiver posted at the bottom of this entry. 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 Atlanta Lunch CO.
We are still experiencing technical issues with our App. We hope to have a resolution very soon; please continue to use our website for your ordering needs.
We are available to answer your questions! Email our help line -hello@atlantalunch.com, call us at 678.390.2666, or send a direct message on our social media pages.
Have a great weekend!
The Atlanta Lunch Team
FSA Families can place orders using code:
FSA1
Georgia Apple Season
Can you believe it's already apple season in Georgia?
We will be sending out many varieties of apples,
apple slices and applesauce over the next week. Keep your eyes out!
Some local options for apple-picking (with most starting U-pick THIS weekend):
As a fun alternative, check out
Concrete Jungle to join them for an in-town apple-picking experience where 100% of the fruit picked goes to local food banks + shelters in Atlanta.
2019 - 2020 Sports & Try Out Schedule!
Students can also pick up one of these schedules from Coach Ayres in the Athletic Office.
Order Your Yearbook by September 30th to get 15% Off! (SCHOOL CODE HAS CHANGED)
Highlights from Last Week!
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
Important Vaccination Information
Medical Care Plan Forms, and Medication Forms, (asthma, food and insect allergies, diabetes, seizures, other health conditions), are available on the Nurse page, of the Student Life drop-down, located on the school website.
http://fultonscienceacademy.org/clinic-forms/
Medical care plans will need a doctor signature as well as prescription medications. Always consult with your physician with questions concerns, and to inquire about side effects.
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