Fulton Science Academy
ACCREDITED AND STEM CERTIFIED COLLEGE PREP GIFTED SCHOOL
Week of October 28, 2019
Principal's Corner
Dear Students, Faculty, and Parents,
It was a busy couple days for our FSA Family last week!
On October 24th our school was recognized as the Best of the Best K-12 Private School at the North Atlanta Awards Gala by Appen Media Group. We are happy that our continued efforts and commitment to education is recognized by the community. It was an honor to receive the award and to attend such a wonderful event.
Then on October 25th, we hosted our first inaugural STEAM Innovation Awards! This night was dedicated to honoring those in our community who have a commitment to science, technology, engineering, arts, and math and have been amazing community partners for our school and students. Thank you so much to all of our parents, students, community members, and faculty members who attended this momentous event. It meant the world to us to see everyone come out to support our community and school. It was truly a night to remember.
Speaking of community and amazing events, 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 end on November 2nd! 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!
With Warmest Regards,
Kenan Sener,
Principal
MSO Corner
Mark your calendars! We have an exciting events coming up!
- This month the second graders will be hosting the teachers’ luncheon. It’ll be held on October 31st.
- Our annual book fair will be from November 11th through the 15th.
- Our Thanksgiving Dinner will be on Thursday, November 14th! Make sure to RSVP and purchase your tickets. More information on this dinner, along with the menu is posted below!
We look forward to seeing all of you there!
Thanks
MSO board
Website: www.fsamso.org
Email: mso@fultonscienceacademy.org
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.
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Monthly Calendar
Sunday, November 3: Daylight Saving Time Ends
Monday, November 4: PK & K Art Barn Field Trip
Tuesday, November 5: Professional Development Day for Teachers / Election Day (NO SCHOOL)
Wednesday, November 6: First Basketball Game of the Season; MSG 4:30, MSB 5:30, Navy 6:30
Thursday, November 7: SAT vs. ACT Seminar (5pm - 6pm)
Friday, November 8:
- Good Conduct Dress Down Day
- 3rd Grade Stone Mountain Pow Wow Field Trip
Monday, November 11: Veterans Day
Monday, November 11 - Friday, November 15: FSA Book Fair
Tuesday, November 12: HOME Basketball Game MSG 5:15pm, VB 6:15pm
Thursday, November 14: MSO Presents; FSA Thanksgiving Dinner (5:30pm - 8pm)
Friday, November 15:
- Elementary Talent Show (2pm - 3pm)
- Pep Rally for Middle & HS (Begins at 2pm)
- Homecoming Basketball Game
Saturday, November 16:
- Destination Imagination Competition - All Day
- MS Swim Meet #1
- High School Homecoming Dance
Tuesday, November 19: HOME Basketball Game; 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
STEAM INNOVATION AWARDS
Thank you to everyone who spent their Friday evening with us at our inaugural STEAM Innovation Award Ceremony. Thank you to the coaches and teachers and our community sponsors and partners for your continued unwavering commitment to education. Thank you to the students who had such amazing words to say about our school during their presentations. It was truly a wonderful night representing everything that FSA believes in. We look forward to continuing to provide such a school that our students can come to.
FSA MSO Presents the Annual Thanksgiving Dinner; Don't Miss one of FSA's Best Family Events of the year!
Make sure you don't miss out on one of the best events of the year at FSA! The FSA MSO presents the Annual Thanksgiving Dinner! Join us on Thursday, November 14th from 5:30 - 8:00 at the school for a delicious dinner and a chance to spend an evening with friends!
The chance to purchase tickets ends soon!
Tickets for the even should be purchased no later than November 2nd in order to reserve your spot! Tickets can be purchased by scanning the QR code on the event poster, or by visiting https://fsamso.org/shop
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Middle School Mathletes at Luella Math Tournament & High School Mathletes at Rockdale Math Tournament
Last weekend our Middle School Mathletes took on the Luella Middle School Math Tournament placing 2nd overall, while our High School Mathletes took on the Rockdale Math Tournament, with Team A placing 1st overall and Team B placing 4th overall! Team B was also down one team member! Junior Varsity Team A continued the winning streak by placing 1st overall, while JV Team B placed 3rd overall!
Both teams performed tremendously with fantastic results! Coach Duzyol said of the competitions, "I am always so proud of the commitment and dedication our teams show. They impress me all the time!"
Luella Middle School Individual Placements:
- -2nd place Sid S.
- -7th place Ethan L.
- -8th place Rohan M.
- -10th place Eric Y.
Rockdale High School Individual Placements:
- -1st JV Division Nick A.
- -1st V Division Holden W.
Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF; The Kids Helping Kids Campaign
About?
Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF began 69 years ago as a way to help kids still affected by World War II.
The donations raised through Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF go to children in need of education, health care, nutrition, safe water and sanitation, and emergency relief.
How to participate?
Join millions of children across the United States and go door to door on Halloween with a UNICEF collection boxes, and call out, “Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF!” By doing so, you will collect donations while you “Trick-or-Treat.”
OR you can ask your neighbors and family members to give a small donation
Which grades are participating?
PreK-5th Grade will be participating in Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF.
Elementary Student Council will be assisting our senior, Youmna A. in this event.
Due date?
Make sure to submit all of your donations to your teacher or to Mrs. Cantrell by November 1st.
Prize?
The grade with the largest donation will win a lifesize UNICEF teddy bear!
AMC 8 Math Contest Nov 12th 2nd period - Sign Up
Dear parents of FSA middle school students,
The AMC 8 contest is a math contest for students in 8th grade or below and it is administered on campus. Please fill in this form if you would like your child to sign up for AMC 8 Contest that will be held on Tuesday, Nov 12th during 2nd period in Cafeteria at FSAPS campus.
https://forms.gle/t9gYwB1hXZgXTZeEA
Important: Contest time may change from 2nd period to another period. Please keep Tuesday, Nov 12th open for AMC 8 if you are planning to sign up and attend. Any change will be communicated via email before Nov 12th.
Who should sign up?
Students who like and enjoy challenging math problems, math team students, and students who are advanced in math class. It may be extremely challenging and demotivating for some students. Please check some sample questions before signing up your child.
The AMC 8 contest is a 25-question, 40-minute, multiple choice examination in middle school mathematics designed to promote the development of problem-solving skills. The AMC 8 provides an opportunity for middle school students to develop positive attitudes towards analytical thinking and mathematics that can assist in future careers. Students apply classroom learned skills to unique problem-solving challenges in a low-stress and friendly environment. AMC 8 contest is a math contest for students in 8th grade or below and it is administered at school campus.
If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Duzyol at sduzyol@fultonscienceacademy.org
Math Kangaroo 2020 Registration (Grades 1 thru 12) started already, please act soon!
Every student interested in can participate in Math Kangaroo 2020! Any student in grades 1 through 12 qualifies if he or she can work independently: read and answer a multiple choice test. You don’t have to be a part of a math team. Registration for Math Kangaroo 2020 Competition has already started and ends on December 15th 2019. You may choose any location (Johns Creek, Duluth etc.) however registration fills up very quickly! Please act very soon!
For more information, please check below link.
http://www.mathkangaroo.us/mk/rules.html
Registration: Each student interested in asked to register independently and participate independently. When registering, you must choose a location first. However registration fills up very quickly, please register as early as possible.
Please use the link below to register your child to the competition if interested in.
Please keep your registration information handy and set up a reminder in your phone or outlook/email since competition will take place months later, Thursday March 19th, March 2020. Also, please keep a copy of your confirmation email you will receive right after registration is completed!
http://www.mathkangaroo.us/mk/default.html
How to prep:
Practice Questions: Sample practice questions may be found at the link below.
http://www.mathkangaroo.us/mk/sample_questions.html
If you have any questions, please email Ms. Duzyol at sduzyol@fultonscienceacademy.org.
FSA Drama Students Get Ready to Perform in the GISA One Act Competition
The FSA Drama Class is getting ready to perform their first ever play in the GISA One Act Competition on November, 6th! This will be the first time FSA enters a theatrical competition! Send the cast of the FSA Drama Class your good vibes and encouragement as they tread the boards with their debut production of Tracks.
Also, the FSA Drama Club will Present "It's a Wonderful Life" on December 6th.
More information to come!
What: It's a Wonderful Life the Radio Play
Who: Drama Club
Where: FSA Stage
When: Friday and Saturday, December 6 and 7th at 7pm.
FSA was a Sea of Orange on Unity Day!
Elementary Science Nights!
We had a great time giving our K-2 families a sneak peek of a day in the life of an FSA student at Family Science Night! Thanks for coming to learn with us... #sciencerocks #agreatdayatFSA
FSA's National Honor Society (NHS) & (NJHS) Students Attend State Summit
On Friday October 25, FSA's National Honor Society & National Junior Honor Society attended the Georgia State Leadership Summit. The NHS website describes these summits as "... offer[ing] NHS and NJHS members hands-on experiential leadership development at its best… and closer to home!" (https://www.nhs.us/students/leadership-development/state-summits/)
The day began with students getting breakfast before the day's workshops began and then students separated in different groups to work on a variety of leadership issues. These summits are a wonderful growing experience for our students.
To learn more about NHS, NJHS, and State Summits, CLICK HERE
Junior Beta Induction Ceremony
Bring your Halloween Candy for Operation Gratitude!
Bring your leftover Halloween candy to Mrs. Cantrell's office to participate in Operation Gratitude! Please visit their link for more information, or ask a member of elementary student council.We donate our candy to a locate dentistry office who then ships it to a destination through Operation Gratitude.
For more information on Operation Gratitude, please visit:
FSA's Beta Club Celebrates Founders Day!
Junior Beta celebrated Founders Day on October 25th with cake and clean up. They served the teachers and then got to indulge themselves, but not before cleaning up around the school. #BetaDoGood #dosomethinggood #LetUsLeadByServingOthers
First Aid Kit; Fundraising Competition with the Red Cross Club
SCIENCE FAIR FOR MIDDLE AND HIGH 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/"
Middle School (6th - 8th) Orlando Trip | April 17 - 19
FULL APPLICATIONS WITH MORE INFORMATION AND ITINARY WAS SENT HOME TODAY (10/14/19) WITH STUDENTS.
If you have misplaced your application, you can pick one up from the front desk.
We will have first class motor coaches equipped with a
rest room and DVD’s. The trip cost for parent
chaperones and students is $700, which is all inclusive
except for the lunch on the first day.
INSTALLMENTS
- $250 by December 5, 2019 (Smart Tuition)
- $250 by January 5, 2020 (Smart Tuition)
- $200 by February 5, 2020 Smart Tuition)
The application deadline is Friday, November 29, 2019. A $50 late application fee will apply after Friday, November 29, 2019. Installments will be added to your child’s Smart Tuition account. Space is limited to 45 students and will be filled on a first come, first served basis. The payments are non-refundable.
Can Parents Chaperone?
Yes, we will accept some parent chaperones. The cost for the parent chaperone is $700. A background check report needs to be submitted with the application.
If you have any questions, Please contact Mr. Turan at nturan@fultonscienceacademy.org
Want to Spend Spring Break in Switzerland & France???
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!
Easy Supply List
Need a top up on your child’s school supplies but don’t have the time to run to the store? Here’s an option from one of FSA’s newest partners and it’s as easy as 123… just …
SEARCH: Go to www.easysupplylist.com and search for the school supply bundle you need.
BUY: Click on the item to checkout.
RECEIVE: Receive your package at school. NO Delays. NO needed follow-ups.
That’s how easy it is to get your school supplies. While it is a great service to use at the start of the school year, it is not limited to that time frame. Not only are you getting a tailor made service but you are also doing a good deed and giving back to FSA and another worthy cause with your purchase. As a percentage of sales will be donated back to FSA annually and The Joshua Bembo Project. A cause that supports research to fund inoperable brain tumors, www.joshuabembo.com / www.gcregistry.com
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
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