Fulton Science Academy
EXCELLENCE, INNOVATION, CHARACTER
Week of December 11, 2017
PRINCIPAL'S CORNER
Dear Students, Faculty, and Parents,
Welcome back to another week. I hope everyone has enjoyed the winter weather that we were surprised by! I am glad that our students and families were able to return home safely on Friday. While it has been fun enjoying the snow, we do still have a couple busy weeks ahead before the winter break! Due to the weather over the weekend, and the cyber school day today (12/11) some events and activities have been rescheduled or we are waiting on a new date, so parents, please keep a close eye on the school calendar and social media for updates as they become available! While things have been rescheduled, we still have many fun and exciting things coming up, as well as some important testing. We will be finishing the MAP Testing. Please note the changes to the schedule below due to the missed day of school from weather. Middle and High Schoolers are preparing to complete their finals in the coming days as well. I hope that we can all jump back into the week and stay focused during this little time that we have left before the break! I hope that everyone has a wonderful week!
Please be reminded that there will be no clubs next week, December 18-21. Please plan your pickup times accordingly.
MATHGENIUSES Competition Rescheduled
Our 6th Annual MATHGENIUSES Competition has been postponed to December 17th due to the weather over the weekend. The competition will still begin at the same time, 12:30 pm. Please see the Tentative Schedule.
Tournament Schedule
- 12:15 pm - 12:45 pm Check in
- 1:00 pm - 1:50 pm Individual Written Exam
- 1:50 pm - 2:00 pm Break
- 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm Solutions
- 2:30 pm - 3:00 pm Award Ceremony
S.T.E.A.M. Project Expo
The FSA STEAM Project Expo will be held this Friday, December 15th! We are very excited about this event and hope to see everyone there! Students will be presenting projects that they have worked diligently on over this first semester! It will be an exciting day for both the students and our families and we hope to see everyone there! The expo will be a day long event, so we hope that everyone has a chance to come and see the amazing work by our students! You can read more about this event below!
Finals
Finals for Middle and High School students begins on December 18. It is very important that student come to school well rested and fed. Below you can read more detailed information on the upcoming finals and see the schedule. Finals will take place between the 18th and the 20th. Students will follow their regular schedule on Thursday, the 21st. Friday will begin our Winter Break!
Benefit Gala
The FSA Student Council is sponsoring a Benefit Gala on December 20th! this is something that we are very excited to announce and something that we hope many people will attend. All the the proceeds raised will go towards benefitting North Fulton Community Charities. You can read more on how to submit your art or volunteer to perform below!
Lost and Found Reminder
I want to inform all parents that there are a number of items in our Lost and Found that I am sure many of you are missing. Please come at your earliest convenience to look through our Lost and Found if you believe you are missing anything. Anything that is left by Winter Break will be donated to charity!
Annual Fundraising Campaign
Our Annual Fundraising has begun! In a continuous effort to keep our tuition affordable and our standards high, we use the generous donations from our school community to help our students achieve their academic goals and dreams by developing their interests and talents. You can CLICK HERE to read more about our fundraising and donations. Please join our annual fundraising campaign to help Fulton Science Academy to continue to offer the best education possible.
We thank you for being a part of this great story!
Don't forget to check out our new Sideline Store!
The site 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! Any type of apparel you can think of, it has! I want to thank Coleson Randall, FSA's Athletic Director, on all of his hard work on bringing this site to fruition!
CLICK HERE TO VISIT OUR SIDELINE STORE
We would like to encourage all of our families to apply for the State Tax Credit Scholarship program as it greatly benefits our students.
This program provides an opportunity for taxpayers to redirect Georgia tax dollars and, in turn, provide financial aid assistance to FSA students. We would greatly appreciate it if you would please apply and choose Fulton Science Academy Private School as your designated school.
Please also inform your friends, co-workers, and relatives who live in Georgia; they can also participate and help support our school.
For more detailed information, please use this link:
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Please remember to log your hours. Mrs. Cantrell will be logging service hours for Middle School students and Mrs. Selvakumar will do the same for High School students. Please turn in any log sheets or artifacts to them. The requirement is 10 hours per semester. You can pick up a Volunteer Hours Sheet at the front desk and use it to log your hours each semester.
With Warmest Regards,
Kenan Sener,
Principal
December Calendar
- Friday, December 15 - 1st & 2nd Grade Field Trip to Fernbank
- Friday, December 15 - STEAM Enrichment Project Expo
- Sunday, December 17 - 6th Annual MATHGENIUSES Competition, 12:30 pm
- Monday, December 18 - 3rd Grade In-House Diamond Del Mining Adventure, 8:00 am - 12:30 pm
- Monday, December 18 - High School Finals
- Tuesday, December 19 - FSA Winter Concert, 2:00 pm
- Tuesday, December 19 - High School Finals
- Wednesday, December 20 - High School Finals
- Wednesday, December 20 - FSA Benefit Gala, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
- Thursday, December 21 - Friday, December 22 - Boys Basketball @ Notre Dame Tournament
- Thursday, December 21 - STEAM Career Day
- Thursday, December 21 - Last Day of First Semester
- Friday, December 22 - January 5 - Winter Holiday (NO SCHOOL)
- January - Middle School & High School Awards Ceremony, (Exact Date and Time TBD)
- TBD - Private Music Lesson Winter Recital
QUOTE OF THE WEEK!
steam enrichment project expo
We are pleased to inform you that we will have FSA STEAM Enrichment Project Expo Fall 2017 on Friday, December 15.
This is definitely an exciting time for our school as our students have worked diligently this semester to design and complete their projects!
In addition to containing various STEAM educational components, the goal of these projects is also to support the personal STEAM passions of our students, as well as reinforce their project management skills, and also include a social impact component. Ultimately, our hope is that our students' hard work about topics that interest them can benefit or support others outside of our immediate school community.
STEAM projects will be assessed by our teachers using three different rubrics:
- A Creativity & Innovation Rubric
- A Critical Thinking Rubric
- A Collaboration Rubric
STEAM Enrichment Project EXPO is a day-long event. Students will present their projects and will also have a chance to see projects prepared by their peers. It will be inspiring to everyone in many ways!
Anytime on Friday, December 15 , as you are in the school, please take some time to view these incredible STEAM projects in our gym, as well watch informational videos on our YouTube Channel.
Projects cover a diverse array of subjects such as designing an app to find carpool, creating a high-tech greenhouse to increase sustainability, building a portable beehive, constructing an assistive walking device powered by rotational power, and so much more.
We will be honored to see you on Friday, December 15!
Finals week begins on december 18!
Listed below you will see the schedule for Middle and High School Finals.
High School Students: After they finish their Final, they can either go home or stay in the Media Center and study. If they would like to leave after testing, please send written confirmation to attendance@fultonscienceacademy.org
Middle School Students: After they finish their Final, they need to report to their class.
On Thursday, December 21, students will follow their regular schedule.
Fulton Science Academy Benefit Gala
Come join us and don't miss out on:
- Musical Performances by FSAPS Students
- Art Gallery of Student's Works
- Face Painting
- Henna Tattoos
- Hot Chocolate
The entrance fee is a $5.00 donation, canned / boxed food, or an unwrapped toy.
Any student interested in performing or submitting artwork should contact crichardson@fultonscienceacademy.org or their class's Student Council Representative.
FSA winter dance
STEAM career day speakers needed for December 21st
We have scheduled a whole day STEAM Career Day for students in 8th grade through high school on December 21st.
Each session will be about 20 to 25 minutes. All professions are welcome to present.
If you or someone you know may introduce a profession, please let me know.
Tips on Presenting to Middle and High Students
Make it personal. As you talk about your work, use anecdotes from your own experience. For example:
- Describe how you became interested in your field and how you entered the profession. Use this as a springboard to mention the talents and character traits required for your work.
- Sketch out your working conditions and tell the students what a typical day is like. If they're likely to recognize any of your clients or projects, be sure to mention them.
Make it interactive. Get the kids involved as quickly as possible: ask questions and encourage them to do the same. Asking questions about their exposure to your profession breaks the ice and simultaneously gives you a better feel for your audience.
Make it concrete. Give specific, hands-on examples and use props and audiovisuals whenever you can.
- Display or hand out some sample items as visuals, ideally of things the children may be familiar with.
- Take advantage of the opportunity to discuss the aspects of the technology you use.
- Put photographs, postcards, crafts, or other objects in an album or a protective cover and pass it around the classroom. Items that children can touch are an excellent idea.
Make it fun. Use audiovisuals and/or a game format to keep your presentation lively and interesting.
- Bring age-appropriate translated material and impress them with a brief demonstration.
- Encourage participation by giving prizes for correct answers i.e…stickers, buttons, pencils, pens.
Make it count. Leaving something tangible behind (if possible) will magnify the effect of your visit and ultimately produce a better return on the time and energy you've invested in your presentation. Give the kids souvenirs or treats, and give the teacher a resource handout with pointers to more information on careers. Even a flyer about your job or a brochure on your employer that the students can keep will help them remember you and your talk.
dr. hawks upcoming concerts
If you are looking for a fun, festive, and educational way to experience the holidays, come to one of my upcoming shows! I have a concert every weekend with different orchestras and choirs until Christmas!
I have one more before Christmas**
Please visit the link below for more information on the concert event.
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Georgia Youth Symphony Orchestra, Philharmonia
An All-American Concert - Sunday, December 17th at 7:30pm - $5 Ticket
Location: Kennesaw State University, Bailey Performance Center, Kennesaw
- This concert includes GYSO's 2 top orchestras, performing works by famous 20th century American composers. You'll catch a few FSA students in my group as we perform Leroy Anderson and Henry Cowell.
http://georgiayouthsymphony.org/purchase-tickets/
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All future Alpharetta Symphony Orchestra events for the 2017-18 season are listed here:
https://www.alpharettasymphony.com/upcoming-events
...We have so many great Spring 2018 events coming up!
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Tis' the season for wonderful music!
I hope to see you at one, two, or even ALL THREE events!!... :)
Thank you,
-Dr. S. Eric Hawk
Drama Club Student play new date
The Drama Club's Play "Why Do We Laugh" has been postponed until after Winter Break.
The new dates for the Play will be Thursday, February 1 & Friday, February 2 at 5:00 pm
Math Kangaroo Registration
Math Kangaroo Registration (Grades 1 thru 12) Starts on Oct 22nd!
Every student interested in can participate in Math Kangaroo 2018! 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 2018 Competition starts on October 22nd2017 and ends on December 15th 2017. You may choose any location (Johns Creek, Duluth etc.) however registration fills up very quickly.
For more information, please check below link.
http://www.mathkangaroo.org/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 after Oct 22nd.
Would you 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, during 3rd Thursday in March 2018. Also, please keep a copy of your confirmation email you will receive right after registration is completed!
http://www.mathkangaroo.org/mk/default.html
How to prep:
1)Practice Questions:
Sample practice questions may be found at the link below.
http://www.mathkangaroo.org/mk/practice.html
2)Math Kangaroo Media Library
Plenty of learning material 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at the Math Kangaroo Media Library.
http://www.mathkangaroo.org/MathKangarooMedia/
If you have any questions, please email Ms. Duzyol at sduzyol@fultonscienceacademy.org
Character Ed Trait for December is Kindness
I love this saying! Being kind is so easy, yet so rare. It's more than letting a friend borrow a pencil; it's letting them borrow the pencil and offering a pat on the back or words of encouragement. Knowing that others are going through the same things as you makes us feel more human. Acknowledging this to those who are struggling is an act of kindness. Encourage your child to be kind with their words and their actions.
-Mrs. Cantrell
Let's go to costa rica
Students must be 6th grade and up. If you are interested in knowing more about this program, please speak to Mrs. Carmona.
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.
Attendance rEMINDER
For full attendance policies please see the student handbook.
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
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