Fulton Science Academy
EXCELLENCE, INNOVATION, CHARACTER
Week of August 7, 2017
PRINCIPAL'S CORNER
Dear Friends, Families, and FSA Supporters...
It was a pleasure to open our doors this morning and welcome over 500 students to the 2017-2018 school year.
We are pleased to say that the first day of school went smoothly. Thank you to all the parents for following arrival and dismissal procedures. Parents, your promptness at morning drop-off enables our students to have a seamless beginning to their day. THANK YOU!
FSACONNECT
FSAConnect username and passwords will be sent to all families this Wednesday, August 9th and the automated daily academic summary emails will begin on Monday, August 14th.
STUDENT/PARENT HANDBOOK AND SYLLABUS
Please go over the handbook. The handbook’s first three pages should be signed and returned your homeroom teacher by Friday, August 11, 2017. Student/Parent handbook can be seen on our school website. Our class syllabus sent home on Monday and should also be signed and returned by Friday, August 11, 2017.
AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS ONLINE SELECTION DEADLINE IS THIS THURSDAY!
Students will be placed in after school clubs based on their preferences and availability.
Please rank your top three choices for each day using this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfvJ0kitgTO-dtmOuMGAwjtjQ2FcmW16szAER8xXJWLdbxQdg/viewform
The after school club choices and descriptions can be found here: http://fultonscienceacademy.org/after-school-clubs/
The timing of online club selections does not play any role in your club assignments. We take three choices from each family for each day and work on them with academic team head coaches together after the club selection deadline. The detailed information regarding chess club and paid music clubs was sent today by Mr. Turan. The deadline to make online selections is this Thursday, August 10, and clubs will begin on Monday, August 14.
ACADEMIC TEAMS SIGN-UP DEADLINE IS THIS WEDNESDAY!
Academic Team Sign-ups Deadline is Wednesday, August 9th at 4:30 pm. (Please be aware that this is a firm deadline and applications will not be accepted after this date.) We will use these applications as we work on this year's after school clubs schedule.
I wish good luck to our High School Volleyball Team practicing hard to be ready for their inaugural game next week.
I look forward to seeing many of you at our Welcome Picnics this weekend.
With Warmest Regards,
Kenan Sener
Principal
August Calendar
**Please note -NO AFTER-SCHOOL CLUBS this week.
- August 10, Deadline for students to submit After School Club Choices
- August 12, Welcome Picnic Pre-K - 4th6:00 pm- 7:30 pm
- August 13, Welcome Picnic 5th- High School 6:00- 7:30 pm
- August 14 - 1st Day of After School Clubs
- August 21 - Solar Eclipse Observation at FSA
- August 29, Curriculum Night Pre- K- 4th- 6:00 pm- 7:30 pm
- August 30, Curriculum Night 5th- High School
- Sept 4, Labor Day- NO SCHOOL
Welcome Back Picnics - Join us to celebrate the beginning of a Wonderful Year Together!
We are organizing two, start-of-year picnics for our faculty and families to celebrate the beginning of an exciting new school year.
- Saturday, August 12, Welcome Picnic Pre-K - 4th 6:00 pm- 7:30 pm
- Sunday, August 13, Welcome Picnic 5th- High School 6:00- 7:30 pm
OTHER NOTES:
- Some of our teachers have volunteered to prepare barbecue chicken, hot dogs, veggie options and salad.
- We kindly ask parents to bring the following according to their last names:
- A to K – Drinks
- L to Z - Deserts and Fruits
- We will have some fun activities as well.
- The picnic will be at our school.
- Please bring all family members!
SOLAR ECLIPSE OBSERVATION @ FSA MONDAY, AUGUST 21, 2017
OUR TEACHERS LOVED EUREKUS NASA STEAM TRAINING THIS PAST WEEK DURING THEIR PRE-PLANNING TIME!
Character Ed Trait for August is Respect
If your child has a story that embodies the character trait of the month, please send it to Mrs. Cantrell and it may be displayed and shared as well.
Home Visits - A Fun Way to meet your teachers!
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.
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.
academic team sign ups
Academic Teams FAQ
What are Academic Teams?
FSA offers the following Academic Teams for 3rd – 5th graders: Elementary Science Olympiad, Destination Imagination, and Math Olympiad.
Academic Teams for Middle and High School students include Destination Imagination, Future city, History Bowl, Math Olympiad, Model UN, Robotics, Science Olympiad, and Tech Fair.
Who can join Academic Teams?
Academic Teams are available for students beginning in third grade. Academic Team members are expected to be among the best students in terms of academics and moral character.
How many Academic Teams can I join?
Students can join a maximum of two Academic Teams. However, you can only be in one place at a time, so if two teams meet at the same time, you must select one or the other.
How much do Academic Teams cost?
Dues for each team are $150 per year. In addition, students must pay any travel costs associated with attending competitions, field trips, workshops, etc.
How do I apply for membership on an Academic Team?
A written application is required for each Academic Team and can be obtained from the head coach.
Future City:
Mr.Turan: nturan@fultonscienceacademy.org
Math Olympiad:
Ms. Duzyol: sduzyol@fultonscienceacademy.org
Science Olympiad (Middle&High):
Ms. Stathos: gstathos@fultonscienceacademy.org
Ms. Walsh: pwalsh@fultonscienceacademy.org
Science Olympiad (Elementary):
Ms. Elitok: telitok@fultonscienceacademy.org
Ms. Koca: tkoca@fultonscienceacademy.org
Robotics/Tech Fair:
Mr. Kaya: ykaya@fultonscienceacademy.org
History Bowl/Bee:
Ms.Rodgers: krodgers@fultonscienceacademy.org
Destination Imagination:
Ms. Boyd: aboyd@fultonscienceacademy.org
Model UN
Ms.Pruett: spruett@fultonscienceacademy.org
Mr.Stiffler: cstiffler@fultonscienceacademy.org
When are applications due?
Applications are due by 4:30 PM on Wednesday, August 9.
What is the Academic Team Preference form?
If you are applying to more than one Academic Team, you must complete the Academic Team Preference Form to let us know which team(s) you most want to participate in.
Attendance rEMINDER
For full attendance policies please see the student handbook.
FSA Student Information Card
The form includes basic contact information along with emergency pick up names and phone numbers and medical information.
You should have received this form during orientation, along with your students schedule. If you need a copy pick one up from the front desk.
CLINIC - Please Bring all Medications asap
Please drop off any medication you would like to be kept at the front office asap.
- All medications, including over the counter, MUST be accompanied by a signed FSA Information Card form, which can be obtained from the front desk.
- Any prescription drugs MUST be signed by a physician in order for us to administer them.
Questions? Email Nurse Vickie vdecuir@fultonscienceacademy.org
REMINDER TO RISING kindergarten and 7TH GRADE PARENTS
Attention parents:
Kindergarten Requirements
Any students born on or after January 1, 2002, and entering or transferring into 7th grade need proof of adolescent pertussis (a whooping cough) booster immunization (called “Tdap”), and an adolescent meningococcal vaccination (MCV4).Proof of both immunizations must be documented on the Georgia immunization certificate (Form 3231).
Thank you!
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.
SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM
REPORTING ABSENCES
When your student will be absent from school for the entire day, please contact FSAPS each day in any of the following ways:
1. E-mail your child’s teacher
2. Send an email to attendance@fultonscienceacademy.org
OR
1. Send in a note to the front office when your child returns to school OR
2. Call the front office on the day your child is absent at (678) 366-2555 ext. 0
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.
6- FSA BLOG
http://fultonscienceacademyprivateschool.blogspot.com
If you click on Follow button on the right hand side, you will receive notifications when we post a new article.
2017 STEAM DAY
GREEN SCHOOL TIPS BY FSA ROBOTICS TEAM STUDENTS
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