Fulton Science Academy
ACCREDITED AND STEM CERTIFIED COLLEGE PREP GIFTED SCHOOL
SUMMER NEWSLETTER 2020
Principal's Corner
Dear FSA Community,
I hope that you continue to enjoy your summer holiday.
As we informed you earlier, we are currnelty finalizing our operation gudeines for next school year based on based on recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html and Georgia Department of Health (DPH) https://dph.georgia.gov/; federal Occupational Safety
and Health Administration (OSHA) https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/covid-19/, including standards related to COVID-19; and Georgia Governor Brian Kemp’s executive orders, https://gov.georgia.gov/executive-action/executive-orders, as they pertain to COVID-19.
Our plan addresses the Clinical Health and Safety procedures that FSA has implemented and the responsibilities of FSA and its community members, including:
Health Screenings and Symptom Assessment
Procedures for Anyone Experiencing Symptoms
Procedures for Anyone Tested Positive for COVID-19
Procedures for Anyone in Contact with Someone who is Positive for COVID-19
Procedures for Anyone Experiencing COVID-19 Symptoms at School
On-Campus Periodic Screening Process
Protecting Yourself and Others
The complete school opening guideline will be shared with you on Monday, June 22, 2020.
At this time, please enjoy reading our summer newsletter as you prepare for the next school year at FSA.
Stay safe. Stay healthy. Stay happy.
Sincerely,
Kenan Sener
Principal
2020 - 2021 ACADEMIC YEAR CALENDAR
Summer Course Work | 2020 - 2021
Please note that 6th - 12th grade work is required and will be discussed during the first week of classes of the 2020 - 2021 Academic School Year.
Please print the appropriate rising assignment and be sure to complete it over your summer vacation.
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.
VIRTUAL SCHOOL TOURS & ADMISSION TESTING FOR PROSPECTIVE FAMILIES
Dear Prospective Families,
We would like to inform you that we are now hosting virtual school tours and admission tests for 2020-2021 school year.
This virtual tour will be helpful to prospective families who would like to learn more about Fulton Science Academy Private School, one of the region's fastest growing and most successful private STEAM schools teaching children from pre-k through high school.
During your tour, you can look forward to learning why FSA is an exceptional educational choice for children in the Greater -Atlanta area. Guests can learn about our school's mission and philosophy and why STEAM-based education is gaining favorable attention. Families can also look forward to virtually touring our beautiful campus, learning about our award winning academic teams, and previewing a list of our many extra-curricular programs.
PLEASE NOTE THAT TOUR & TEST TIMES WILL BE DIFFERENT BEGINNING JUNE 1, 2020.
THESE TOURS WILL TAKE PLACE ON ALTERNATING WEEK. ADMISSION TESTING WILL TAKE PLACE IN BETWEEN TOUR WEEKS.
SUMMER TOUR TIMES:
- Elementary School Tours - Tuesday mornings at 9:30am
- Middle School Tours - Wednesday mornings at 9:30am
- High School Tours - Thursday mornings at 9:30am
Each tour takes about an hour. To sign up for a virtual tour please visit: http://openhouse.fultonscienceacademy.org
If you have any questions, please contact our Admissions Director, Pam Walsh at pwalsh@fultonscienceacademy.org
VIRTUAL SUMMER CAMPS
Click the button below to see the full list of camps with descriptions, dates, prices, requirements, registration links, and more.
Updates from some of our virtual summer camps!!
ELEMENTARY S.T.E.A.M. CAMP
CREATIVE WRITING CAMP
Students focused on poetry in the final week of the creative writing camp.
They tried "ekphrastic poems", which is just a fancy way of saying poems inspired by paintings. Here is an example from rising 8th Grader, Lina A.
A bright sunny day
A woman’s scarf blowing away
Holding a parasol, light green
Nothing to worry about, her mind, super clean
A wealthy, selfish woman she seemed
Only thinking about her and the rest of the esteemed
Standing in a field of color
Her bare feet feel relaxed in summer
The clouds touching the ground
Yet everything seemed so sound
Students also tried out sijo poems, an ancient form of poetry from Korea. Sijo poems are similar to Japanese haiku poems in that they have a specific syllable count. Sijo poems should involve a vivid scene or image, grapple with an aspect of the human condition, and have an introduction, development, a twist, and conclusion. It was a big challenge, but students rose to meet it!
Immunization Requirements
Please note that rising K and 7th grade students need additional immunizations to attend Kindergarten and 7th Grade. For more detailed information you can visit the Georgia Department of Public Health's School Vaccines & Updates list by clicking here.
Class Placements | 2020 - 2021
Class placements for 2020 - 2021 school year will be sent out towards the middle of summer break. You should expect to receive these towards the end of June / beginning of July. Once you receive them, please go over them carefully and let your respective school level administrator know if you have any questions or concerns. Please note: These class placements will not include teacher names at this time. Homeroom classes and teacher assignments will be announced during orientation days.
Middle School: Mr. Turan - nturan@fultonscienceacademy.org
High School: Mr. Parlak - yparlak@fultonscienceacademy.org
Uniforms | 2020 - 2021
BELOW ARE THE REQUIRED UNIFORM PIECES THAT PRE-K THROUGH 8TH GRADE STUDENTS MUST HAVE:
1) Red Polo shirt with school logo
2) *Shoes that follow the uniform guidelines (see below).
3) Black or brown belt (to be worn with all shorts and pants that have belt loops)
4) P.E. athletic shirt & shorts/pants mandatory for grades 6-12, optional for grades 4-5
*Shoes that meet the uniform guidelines have been added to the FSAPS Land’s End uniform options. These particular shoes are not required, but shoes worn to school DO need to meet the uniform guidelines.
High school uniforms are slightly different from the younger grades
1) oxford button down shirts are required
2) there is an option for red sweaters and jackets for high school students only.
3) P.E. athletic shirt and shorts/pants are mandatory
ALL SHIRTS MUST HAVE THE SCHOOL LOGO
Music Instrument Selection for 2020 - 2021
Participation in Band or Orchestra is mandatory at FSA for 5th-8th grade students as a part of our STEAM curriculum.
Students can choose from a variety of instruments including...
- Violin
- Viola
- Cello
- Flute
- Clarinet
- Alto Saxophone
- Trumpet
- Trombone
- Percussion
(Percussionists will learn all the instruments you can hit, shake, or scrape!)
Our Instrument Selection Day event will be at FSA in August 2020.
EXACT DATE TBD
Instrument specialists will be there to help with rentals, sizing, and more! Students should wait until Instrument Selection Day to select an instrument. If they want to choose something during the summer, they should reach out to Ms. Otim first.
Independent study in music theory/history is available for students who do not wish to play an instrument.
We are so excited to have you as a part of our music program!
Need more info? Contact Kayla Otim at kotim@fultonscienceacademy.org
School Supplies | 2020 - 2021
Please follow the link to see all school supply lists by grade on our website
Mustang News is accepting various applications for 2020-2021
Calling all rising 9th and 10th graders.., interested in joining the award winning Mustang News Team? Then complete the application via the link https://forms.gle/Jzgicn54HJTtdpR46 by July 20th. Please read carefully as you also have to submit a short video with your application.
The process takes place in various steps.
- Submit your completed application with a short video
- Your teacher recommendations will need to be verified
- Current team members will review applications
- If you made the cut you will be invited to do an interview with current team members.
- Following the interview you will be notified if you made the team.
Not sure what MNT is about ?
It’s a production run by high school students working before and after school. They generally work a day in advance to get the show ready. Being a team member means you will be held accountable, must be able to honor deadlines, great at talking/communicating with others as well as “step up” when needed.
At the moment MNT is looking for reporters and video editors. You will also get the chance to learn other roles in the production as you go along.
Rising 10th graders and current MNT members - it’s audition time for News Anchors.
If you are interested please complete the following application and send in an audition video of no more than 30 secs of you presenting a news story. https://forms.gle/xU5B7auSKAWB72E16 Normally, auditions would be held in studio, but the team would like to get ahead of schedule and have plenty of planning time.
Feel free to use content from the school newsletter for your story. You will be evaluated overall on camera presence, articulation, and clarity of your delivery. Current MNT members interested in anchoring should also send in an audition video and completed application. Please note that anchors tend to take on other roles as well on the team when needed, such as camera, editing, reporting and producing. Audition application due by July 20th.
Rising 8th to 11th graders : MNT is looking for “Vloggers”
Interested in being an FSA Vlogger? Wondering what that is ? Well it is simply producing a one to one and a half minute video that will air on the school’s youtube channel. Topics will vary and you will be encouraged to come up with your own ideas. Don’t worry support for the video will be provided as you need it. Interested? Complete the application and attach a 45 sec video on a topic of your choice. https://forms.gle/KJFmpKiRsXppK6xL8 Submit by July 20.
FSA PARTNER | 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
Athletics Tryout Calendar | 2020 - 2021
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
PLEASE SIGN UP FOR REMIND, OUR SCHOOL NOTIFICATION APPlication
JOIN FSA REMIND HERE: https://www.remind.com/join/fsaps
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