Fulton Science Academy
ACCREDITED AND STEM CERTIFIED COLLEGE PREP GIFTED SCHOOL
Week of March 9, 2020
As you may have heard, Fulton County School District has made the following announcement this afternoon:
"Our school system has been alerted by public health officials of a confirmed employee coronavirus case within our district. The employee is currently being treated at a local hospital. We are working with public health officials to determine the impact to our local schools and community. Based on this concern, all schools and offices will be closed on Tuesday, March 10, with additional closures communicated as determined. This closure will allow us to clean and sanitize affected schools as well as share additional details of our ongoing plan."
Although we are not a Fulton County School, since we reside in Fulton County, with an abundance of precautions, we will make the same call for our school for tomorrow. Our school will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, March 10. We will also clean and sanitize our school in detail even though we were already doing it regularly and we do not have any known cases in our school.
Tomorrow will be a cyber school day through Zoom program. This will be a great opportunity for us to test our improved cyber day process through Zoom. There may be some challenges but as we face them we will resolve them quickly. The schedule will be as follows:
Elementary Schedule
1st Period: 8:00am-8:50am
2nd Period: 9:00am-9:50am
3rd Period: 10:00am-10:50am
4th Period: 11:00am-11:50am
5th Period: 12:00pm-12:50pm
6th Period: 1:00pm-1:50pm
7th Period: 2:00-2:50pm - “Office Hours” - To reach your classroom teachers for any questions you might have.
Middle and High School Schedule
1st Period: 8:00am-8:50am
2nd Period: 9:00am-9:50am
3rd Period: 10:00am-10:50am
4th Period: 11:00am-11:50am
5th Period: 12:00pm-12:50pm
6th Period: 1:00pm-1:50pm
7th Period: 2:00-2:50pm
8th Period: 3:00-3:50pm “Office Hours” - To reach your classroom teachers for any questions you might have.
Please check your emails and FSAConnect for further communication on cyber school day.
Our administrative team will be available via email.
Thank you for your continuous support and cooperation. We will continue to update you as we have more information.
Due to popular request, we will be hosting a final information session for rising 9th grade families.
WHO: MR. PARLAK & MS. AGHA
WHAT: INFO ON TRANSITIONING TO HIGH SCHOOL
WHERE: FSA MEDIA CENTER
WHEN: THURSDAY, MARCH 12 AT 7:30 AM
Questions?
Contact: yparlak@fultonscienceacademy.org OR hagha@fultonscienceacademy.org
Elementary Career Day is Coming! Want to Join?
Summer Camps coming to FSA for Summer 2020
don't miss a thing
MORE NEWSLETTERS TO CHECK OUT
- CLICK HERE IF YOU MISSED LAST WEEK'S NEWSLETTER
- CLICK HERE FOR EXCLUSIVE INFORMATION FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS AND PARENTS IN OUR HIGH SCHOOL NEWSLETTER
mso corner; General Body Meeting & Pi Day Pizza!
The MSO Board will have a General Body Meeting on Wednesday, March 11 at 8 am. We will be discussing the upcoming elections and hope to see you there.
The MSO will be giving every student 2 slices of pizza on PI day, which will be celebrated on Thursday, March 12. Please help us by filling out the Dietary Restriction Survey HERE. We are also looking for volunteers to pass out the pizzas. Please sign up HERE
CONTACT:
MSO Board
Website: www.fsamso.org
Email: mso@fultonscienceacademy.org
Please check out our new spirit wear!
We are very excited to announce that we have international night t-shirts this year! You can now purchase and wear them on spirit Fridays.
All proceeds will go to support our new FSA Athletic field.
To purchase T shirts or save your spot for the bazaar, please use the link below - https://fsamso.org/shop
You can also use the pdf form below and send it in with cash/check.
If you have any questions, please email us at FSA.International2020@gmail.com
Please join us in celebrating this wonderful event!!
#StayStrongerTogether
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.
quote of the week
Monthly Calendar - March
Thursday, March 12:
- Pi Day
- Rising 9th Grade Presentation (7:30am - 8:15am)
Friday, March 13: Teacher Workday (NO SCHOOL)
Friday, March 20: School Wide Career Day
Friday, March 27: High School Drama Presents; A Murder is Announced by Agatha Christie (7pm - 8pm)
Saturday, March 28:
- Inspirica Diagnostic Exam for HS (10am - 1:30pm)
- High School Drama Presents; A Murder is Announced by Agatha Christie (7pm - 8pm)
Sunday, March 29: High School Drama Presents; A Murder is Announced by Agatha Christie (2pm - 3pm)
Tuesday, March 31: Middle School Field Trip to Shakespeare's Tavern
High School Science Olympiad Team takes Second at Regionals and Qualifies for State Tournament!
The High School Science Olympiad Team competed in the Regional Tournament hosted by Georgia State University – Clarkston Campus and took home the second place team trophy. “This was an exciting tournament for us,” said head coach Pam Walsh. “It was a very competitive tournament with 21 teams from 15 schools. Placing second was a real accomplishment.”
“This team has a very strong work ethic,” said coach Julianne Oliver. “They put a lot of effort into preparing for this tournament.” The team managed to cover all 23 events with only 13 team members (Science Olympiad rules allow up to 15 team members). Ashi competed in six events, the most possible, and earned medals in three of them. Shivam had five events and earned four medals.
The team is now preparing for the State Tournament to be held on April 4 at Emory University.
Medals were earned in the following events:
- 1st Place Designer Genes – Ashi and Shivam
- 1st Place Geologic Mapping – Nick F. and Shivam
- 1st Place Machines – Brian and Joon
- 2nd Place Anatomy and Physiology – Ashi and Shivam
- 2nd Place Experimental Design – Ashi, Shivam, and Ethan
- 3rd Place Boomilever – Shourya and Charles
- 4th Place Chem Lab – Yumin and Tu
- 4th Place Water Quality – Nicole and Shourya
FSA Mathletes Qualified to AIME!
We are thrilled to share that FSA Math Team broke its own record on Saturday, March 7, 2020! Exactly 12 members of the FSA Math Team qualified to the 2020 AIME – the American Invitational Mathematics Examination – based on their performance on the AMC 10/12 contests in February 2020. This is the highest number of qualifiers we have ever had in FSA History so far. I am so proud of our students!! Congratulations to our wonderful students on this prestigious success!
FSA AIME Qualifiers
- Charlie F. – 12th grade
- Holden W. – 11th grade
- Tyler H. – 11th grade
- Joonseo K. – 11th grade
- Sihyun Daniel R. – 11th grade
- Hyunwoo Shawn P. – 10th grade
- Richard Y. – 9th grade
- Kevin Y. – 9th grade
- Nick A. – 8th grade
- Ethan M. – 7th grade
- Siddarth S. – 6th grade
- Varun G. – 5th grade
Our math team had following number of students qualified each year since 2016:
- · Twelve members of FSA Math Team qualified to AIME in March 2020
- · Seven members of FSA Math Team qualified to AIME in March 2019
- · Five members of FSA Math Team qualified to AIME in March 2018
- · Two members of FSA Math Team qualified to AIME in March 2017
- · One member of FSA Math Team qualified to AIME in March 2016
Mrs. Duzyol said, "Consistent growth in our high school math team’s performance makes me very happy! So proud of each and every member of our math team!! Congratulations to all math team students who qualified to the AIME Contest! Our students are looking forward to the AIME Contest in March! Stay tuned…!"
AIME (American Invitational Mathematics Examination) is the step before USAJMO & USAMO. Briefly, the USA Junior Mathematical Olympiad (USAJMO) and USA Mathematical Olympiad (USAMO) are exams used after the American Invitational Mathematics Examination to determine the top math students in USA in high school grades.
Students have the opportunity to qualify for the Red level of the Mathematical Olympiad Summer Program. After two additional contests following USAJMO/USAMO contest, the top six students are selected to form the USA Math Team to represent the USA in the International Math Olympiad.
Once again, spectacular performance, Math Mustangs! We are proud of you!! Good Luck at AIME!
FSA Students Compete in Region 1 AA Literary Meet in Carrollton, GA
FSA Students Compete for the First Time in the HOSA (health occupations students of America) State Leadership Conference in Atlanta
Shivam Jain placed third in his event, pharmacology, and will move on to represent FSA at the International Leadership Conference in Houston, TX this summer.
Additional notable achievements include:
- Annie Mehta: 6th place in behavioral health
- Rui Zhang: 9th place in pharmacology
- Ashi Jain: 6th place in biomedical laboratory sciences
These students worked and studied extremely hard to achieve these results, and competition was stiff. We are very proud of their efforts and accomplishments!
Middle and High School Track have a great meet weekend
Pennies for Patients
Dear FSA Families,
Our Elementary Student Council members are leading our school in efforts to raise money for Pennies for Patients, a member of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
Our school has decided to take on blood cancer and our mission is to help raise money to find a cure.
What you need to know:
- Who? All FSA students are participating!
- What? Students will be coming home on Friday, February 28th with their own collection box and information about Pennies for Patients. Students should raise as much money as possible in their boxes OR online with our school donation website
- When? This fundraiser will continue from Friday, February 28 to Friday, March 20th
High School Drama Presents; "A Murder is Announced" by Agatha Christie
Blood Drive with FSA's Red Cross Club; We are short just a few people! Volunteer to make this event a success!
In the United States every 2 seconds someone somewhere is in need of blood. Well the on campus American Red Cross Club is currently working on, hosting a blood drive on campus. Who can participate ? Any staff member and high school student 16 and over with parent or guardian permission and is over 110 pounds. The group has already assembled and donated about 100 first aid hygiene kits to Hunger Has No Religion. To sign up for the blood drive please contact high schoolers Zeynep Ozdemir or Jeehye Kim. In order to get the mobile unit here on April 24, the group needs at least 30 donors. Right now they are 7 short...so if you can and meet all the requirements sign up and make a difference.
Where: FSA
When: Friday, April 24, 2020
Time: 10AM to 3PM
Age Limit: At least 18 (or at least 16 with parental consent)
Please fill out the following form if you are interested.
NHS & NJHS Induction Ceremony
We were lucky to have as the speaker for the ceremony Mr. Ian Evens, who is the owner and head instructor of Cumming Martial Arts. He is also the founder of the art of Yondo Jiu-Jitsu. He has worked closely with students in various leadership position a in school and out. His presentation was on the 4 p to success and he challenged students to raise their game always trying to do better. Shihan Evans has consistently turned out not just black belts to the rank of Shodan, but also participants in various college honors programs, presidential scholar candidates for universities in and out of the state of Georgia. His students excel academically and within the school environment, competitively involved in school athletic teams ranging from baseball to wrestling, musical theatre and such groups such as DECA. His martial arts students also compete with outstanding results in regional, national and international competitions. He leads by example and requires his students to be passionate, to fail, to be able to get back up more determined than before and to find their niche. Cumming Martial Arts was recently named Best of Forsyth 2020, for Martial Arts.
The ceremony was a success and FSA is proud of our brilliant students. Congratulations to the new members!!
Crayola Color Cycle
Our school is participating in a program called Crayola ColorCycle. This program was created to teach students the importance of recycling and saving the environment. Globally, most waste is currently disposed of in some form of a landfill. 37% of waste is disposed of in some form of a landfill, 8 percent of which is disposed of in sanitary landfills with landfill gas collection systems. 17% of air pollution is from waste burning, and Crayola used to burn the plastic increasing air pollution. So now instead of burning the old products, in this program Crayola collects donations of markers from any brand from schools all over the country and recycles them to make new products. So find any used or dried product with or without a cap and drop it off in the bin in the front lobby.
FSA Senior Beta Club is Putting Together Military Care Packages & Hosting an Art Night to Make Cards for Members
The Military Care Package (MCP) Drive is a project returning from last year, in which the HS Beta Club collects toiletries, food, and other donations to support the US military. As a fun, more personal activity, Art Night gives students the opportunity to write or draw 'thank you' cards and artwork for our troops, which will be sent in with the rest of the drive. The MCP Drive runs through March 12 and donation boxes can be found in the lobby by the stairs. In the mornings (7:30-8:00), HS Beta members will present at the donation table, though donations at any other time are welcome.
Get Ready for the Elementary Spotlight Next Level Visual Art Show; Koi! Koi! Koi!
SPOTLIGHT
NEXT LEVEL VISUAL ART
Koi ! Koi! Koi!
Our FSA Elementary students are proud to showcase their own Koi pond themed artwork! The SPOTLIGHT Art Show features these “living jewels” known as KOI FISH symbolizing Success, Ambition and Advancement in Life. The FSA families can view and purchase their child’s visual art to hang the “good luck” art. Every piece is matted and framed to hang in the home! Every student learned in art class about the Japanese culture, Koi fish, and elements of the habitat. Ready to see your child’s artwork at the show?
The SPOTLIGHT Art Show will be held on Thursday, April 16th, 2020 in our own FSA Gym! Visit your child's art between 4:30 pm-7:30pm each artwork and purchase with cash or check for $25. Proceeds go to FSA. We can’t wait for the families to attend the show and “spot” your child’s original artwork!
FSA's 3rd Annual Athletics Banquet Is Coming! Tickets Now on Sale!!!
About the FSA Annual Athletics Banquet :
- Open to all athletes and their families (While there is no limit as to how many guests an athlete can have present, each guest must have their own ticket).
- Athletes and their guests are encouraged to dress for the event. A dress code of business casual is in place for all attending. NO Athletic shorts/pants, or tops will be allowed.
- If you have any special dietary needs make sure and indicate when you purchase your ticket. (You can do that online at the time of purchase, or via email)
- Attendees especially athletes must be on time...details on the flow of the event will follow.
- Since this is a seated event please purchase your tickets ahead of the event so that proper seating plans can be made.
- This is not a walk in event but rather one that encourages an RSVP.
- Please walk with your tickets so that you can have a chance to win a prize.
When you purchase a ticket, proceeds go towards helping cover some of the cost for the evening, which includes refreshments, awards and other event costs. This year we are planning seating for a little over 200 thus the IMPORTANCE of advance ticket purchase and an RSVP.
If you plan to attend you should RSVP no later than April 16th.
You can click here to purchase tickets Tickets 3rd Annual AB
MARCH MENU FROM ATL LUNCH CO. & RECIPE CONTEST
Is Your Child Too Sick to Go to School?
Early in the morning it is often difficult to make a decision about whether or not your child is sick enough to stay home from school. With minor symptoms, you often cannot tell whether he is going to get better or worse during the course of the day.
When you keep your child home, make sure that your child's school knows how to reach you during the day, and that there is a back-up plan and phone number on file if the school cannot reach you.
The main reasons for keeping your child home are:
He's too sick to be comfortable at school.
He might spread a contagious disease to other children.
As a rule of thumb a child should stay home if he has:
A fever
Vomited
Diarrhea
A very frequent cough
Persistent pain (ear, stomach, etc.)
A widespread rash
Most of these problems need to be discussed with your child's pediatrician to determine if an office visit is needed. (If your child has frequent complaints of pain that cause school absence, you should consider the possibility that your child is intentionally avoiding school. Bring this to the attention of the child"s doctor before a great deal of school has been missed.)
On the other hand, children who don't have a fever and only have a mild cough, runny nose or other cold symptoms can be sent to school without any harm to themselves or others. The following guidelines may help in your decision process:
1. A runny nose is the way many children respond to pollen, dust or a cold virus. Minor cold or allergy symptoms should not be a reason to miss school. Many healthy children have as many as six colds per year, especially in the early school years. If the mucous has color you may want to call your doctor.
2. Coughing, especially if it is persistent during the day, can indicate a worsening of cold or allergy symptoms. It may be a sign of a secondary infection (e.g., sinusitis, pneumonia), which may require medical treatment. It may also indicate mild asthma. If your child's cough is worse than you might expect with a common cold, you need to consult your child's doctor. You should do so immediately if the child is not acting normal, has a fever or has any difficulty breathing.
3. Diarrhea and vomiting make children very uncomfortable. A single episode of watery diarrhea probably warrants not going to school. It could be very embarrassing and uncomfortable for your child to have another episode while in school. If diarrhea or vomiting are frequent or are accompanied by fever, rash or general weakness, consult your child's doctor and keep the child out of school for 24 hours with no vomiting, diarrhea or fever without the use of fever-reducing medications.
4. Strep throat and scarlet fever are two highly contagious conditions caused by the same bacterial infection. They usually arrive with a sudden complaint of sore throat and fever and often stomachache and headache. With scarlet fever, a rash usually appears within 12 to 48 hours. A child with these symptoms should see his doctor for diagnosis and treatment and should remain out of school until he is without fever and has been on antibiotics for 24 hours.
5. Pinkeye, or conjunctivitis, can be caused by a virus, bacteria or allergy. The first two are very contagious. The eye will be reddened and a cloudy or yellow discharge is usually present. The eye may be sensitive to light. Consult with your child's doctor to see if antibiotic eye drops are needed. Again, your child should stay home until symptoms subside and he has been on antibiotic eye drops at least 24 hours or until the doctor recommends your child return to school.
6. Middle ear infections can cause great discomfort and often fever, but are not contagious to others. Your child should see his doctor for diagnosis and treatment and should stay at home if he has fever or pain.
7. Flu is a contagious virus that usually occurs in the winter months. Symptoms include body aches, high fever, chills, congestion, sore throat and, in some children, vomiting. Your child should stay home until these symptoms improve, usually five to seven days. Consult your child's doctor for treatment suggestions to make your child more comfortable.
8. Impetigo is a staph or strep infection that creates a red, oozing blister-like area that can appear anywhere on the body or face. A honey-colored crust may appear on the area. It can be passed to others by direct contact. Consult you child's doctor for treatment and length of time your child should remain out of school, especially if the area cannot be covered.
9. Chickenpox is a highly contagious viral illness. It causes fever and an itchy rash, which spreads quickly all over the body, changing from red bumps to blister-like lesions, then scabs. Your child needs to stay home until all bumps are scabbed and no new bumps have appeared for two days. Your child is contagious at least two days before the rash starts, so you need to let the school and playmates know, and consult your child's doctor for treatment of symptoms. A vaccine is available for children who have not yet had chickenpox and is required for kindergarten. The vaccine will also be required for all new sixth graders who have not yet had chickenpox.
10. Scabies and lice brought into a school can quickly produce an epidemic of itching and scratching. Scabies are tiny insects that burrow into the skin and cause severe itching. Lice are tiny wingless insects, like ticks, that thrive on the warm scalps of children and cause itching. Both should be treated immediately, with advice from your child's doctor. Children need to stay home from school until head lice are dead and until nits or eggs are removed with a special fine comb. Head checks should continue for 10 to 14 days. Caution your child against sharing combs, brushes, hats or other clothing. In the case of scabies, children should stay home for 24 hours after treatment.
All of these illnesses can be spread easily, both in school and in the family. Keep in mind that hand washing is the single most important thing you can do and teach your child to do to help prevent the spread of infections.
Whenever there is a doubt in your mind about sending your child to school, consult your child's doctor before doing so. A phone consultation may be all that is necessary, or your child's doctor may need to see the child in the office.
Home Visits; A Great Activity for Your Student, No Matter Their Grade Level!
How can I schedule a home visit?
Very simple.
To schedule an elementary school home visit: Simply email csanchez@fultonscienceacademy.org
with some suggested dates/times, as well as your students' name(s) and homeroom assignments. Mrs. Sanchez 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
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
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