Fulton Science Academy
EXCELLENCE, INNOVATION, CHARACTER
Week of December 18, 2017
PRINCIPAL'S CORNER
Dear Students, Faculty, and Parents,
We have finally made it to the last week of the first semester! It's been a busy year so far and although our school has done so much, we are just getting started! As we finish out this semester I want to thank all of our wonderful parents and teachers who help make this school what it is. Without your unwavering dedication, our students couldn't thrive in the way that they do. When thinking about this, it makes me think most recently about this weekend and our two successful academic events. FSA hosted both a FLL Regional Tournament, and the 6th Annual MATHGENIUSES Competition. I want to congratulate both Mrs. Duzyol and Mr. Kaya on very successful events! During the FLL Tournament, all three FSA teams won trophies! We also finished out the week last Friday by holding our Annual Steam Enrichment Project Expo. You can see a video of the STEAM Expo below, as well as an article and pictures from the FLL Regional Tournament. A big thank you to Dr. Erkan for all of her hard work that went into putting on this Expo, as well as all of our STEAM teachers! I want to remind everyone that we have our STEAM Career Day this Thursday for students in 8th grade through high school, (12/21) as a day long event! There is a little information about this below!
We have our Orchestra and Band Winter Concert tomorrow (12/19)! Please read the section below about this concert carefully, as it contains important rehearsal times and locations for our students.
Lastly, I want to wish everyone Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year! I can't wait to see what the rest of this year brings!
I would like to remind you that there will be no clubs this week.
Dismissal for elementary will begin at 2:46 and dismissal for middle school will begin at 3:25pm from our classes. At 3:50, all students will be taken to the cafeteria. If you arrive to school after 3:50pm, please come to the cafeteria to pick up your child. We will still have after school care till 6:00pm for those who need it.
AWARD CEREMONY DATES:
Pre-K through 5th Grade Award Ceremony
Thursday, December 21st, 2017 at 1:45PM
Middle School Award Ceremony (on January)
Friday, January 12, 2018 at 1:45PM
High School Award Ceremony
Friday, January 12. 2018 at 2:45PM
Finals
Finals for Middle and High School students began today! It is very important that students come to school well rested and fed. Below you can read more detailed information on the upcoming finals and see the schedule. 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
- Monday, December 18 - 3rd Grade In-House Diamond Del Mining Adventure, 8:00 am - 12:30 pm
- Monday, December 18 - High School Finals Begin
- Tuesday, December 19 - FSA Winter Concert, 2:00 pm
- Tuesday, December 19 - High School Finals Continue
- Wednesday, December 20 - High School Finals End
- Wednesday, December 20 - 5th - 8th Grade Dance
- 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 - Pre-K - 5th Grade Award Ceremony, 1:45 pm
- Thursday, December 21 - Last Day of First Semester
- Friday, December 22 - January 5 - Winter Holiday (NO SCHOOL)
- January - Private Music Lesson Recital (DATE TBD)
- Monday, January 8 - First Day of Second Semester
- Friday, January 12 - Middle School Award Ceremony, 1:45 pm
- Friday, January 12 - High School Award Ceremony, 2:45 pm
QUOTE OF THE WEEK!
National K-12 Grade Championship Chess Tournament
The fun started on Thursday with the Bughouse and Blitz events. Alexander R. and his partner, Drew J. (attends a different school), tied for 4th place (got 5th place trophy on tie breaks) in the K-12 Bughouse. Later that day, Alexander R. tied for 2nd place in K-6 Blitz (got 6th place trophy on tie breaks). Kovid P. tied for 2nd in the K-6 Blitz, class 1000-1199 (3rd place trophy on tie breaks). FSA placed 4th in K-6 Blitz with four strong FSA Blitz players:
Pictured Above: Dheemant P., Alexander R., Archer W. [not pictured: Kovid P.]
The main tournament event was comprised of 7 rounds, G90 D5. That means each student got 90 minutes total on their clocks, plus a 5-second delay for each move. Alexander R. tied for 17th (20th place trophy on tie breaks) in the 5th grade category:
Archer W. tied for 19th place (24th place trophy on tie breaks) in the 3rd grade category:
Christopher Gao tied for 9th place (got 14th place trophy on tie breaks) in the 2nd grade category:
And finally, Archer W. and his mother Karen Boyd got the Mother/Player trophy in the Friends and Family tournament, one of the side events at the tournament:
Thanks so much to coaches GM Ben Finegold and IM Carlos Perdomo for their efforts in the chess program at FSA, FSA staff for great school support for chess, the parents for taking their kids to tournaments, and the personal coaches of the kids who help them improve in chess. And most important of all, the kids should be so proud of the hard work they put into chess to improve their skills. They always represent FSA well at local and National chess tournaments! Good job!
-Karen Boyd
Finals week has begun!
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.
steam enrichment project expo
CONGRATULATIONS TO ROBOTICS TEAM STUDENTS!
On December 16th Syntax Error, G.O.A.T.S, and Drag Force competed in the FLL Regional Tournament along with other teams from the region. Syntax Error and Drag Force won the 1st place Championship Award in their groups respectively, and qualified to advance to the Super-Regional tournament. Team G.O.A.T.S won the core values award.
The Championship Award recognizes a team that embodies the FIRST LEGO League experience, by fully embracing our Core Values while achieving excellence and innovation in both the Robot Game and Project. The Core values Award recognizes a team whose members show each other and other teams respect at all times. They recognize that both friendly competition and mutual gain are possible, on and off the playing field. Congratulations to all of the teams that competed!
3rd Grade Diamond Del Mining In-House Field Trip
Orchestra & Band Concert on Tuesday December 19th
The band and orchestra concert is tomorrow!
Please be aware of these important details for tomorrow (12/19):
1.) All BAND students have a rehearsal during FIRST period. They should report to the cafeteria when all work/exams are completed.
2.) All ORCHESTRA students rehearse during SECOND period. They should report to the cafeteria when all work/exams are completed.
3.) Students may come to Mrs. Otim's or Dr. Hawk's room ANYTIME during the day to practice; we will be in our rooms.
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.
middle school spelling bee
Congratulations and good luck to all of our classroom winners!
Sanjana A. (5th Grade)
Lina A. (5th Grade)
Neerav S. (5th Grade)
Aditya R. (6th Grade)
Anna K. (6th Grade)
Ranjani V. (7th Grade)
Karthik K. (5th Grade)
Ipsita B. (6th Grade)
Carlos R. (6th grade)
Divya K. (7th grade)
Raj C. (5th grade)
Yousuf M. (6th grade)
Richard Y. (7th Grade)
Sam S. (7th Grade)
Navina D. (8th Grade)
Edgar R. (8th Grade)
Regina C. (8th Grade)
Ashi J. (8th Grade)
six flags read to succeed program is back
We are excited to share that the elementary students will participate in the Six Flags Read to Succeed Program again this school year.
If you are not familiar with this program, students need to read a minimum of 6 hours, log their time and get parent and teacher approval. Teachers then log student's time in their accounts and students are awarded a one day pass to Six Flags. Teachers that have at least 8 students participate, also get a ticket.
All elementary students will bring home a parent letter and reading log on Friday.
The due date back to teachers is Feb. 23rd.
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
CCscatl winter chess camp
3-day Option: Tuesday, December 26 - Thursday, December 28, 2017
Location:
Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Atlanta, 2500 Old Alabama Road, Suite 11, Roswell, GA 30076
Join Grandmaster Ben Finegold, Fide Master Xiao Cheng, and Life Master David Vest for a four-day camp that will include morning lessons alternating with casual play, and a fun tournament each afternoon. The camp is for all levels of chess experience and kids will be divided into groups / sections based on age and chess strength.
Camp runs from 9 am - 4 pm Tuesday - Friday (There is also an option for Tuesday - Thursday). There will be three classes in the morning, 45 mins each, and a tournament each afternoon (12:45 pm - 3:45 pm), in sections, based on rating / age. Pizza will be provided for lunch (Noon - 12:45 pm) and snacks will be provided in the morning and afternoon.
Drop-Off is from 8 am - 9 am. The Camp and Tournament is for kids aged 6 - 14. The tournament is unrated.
Four Day Fees (Tuesday - Friday):
- If paid by December 17 - $250
- If paid by December 24 - $300
- PAID AFTER December 24 - $350
Three Day Fees (Tuesday - Thursday only):
- If paid by December 17 - $200
- If paid by December 24 - $240
- PAID AFTER December 24 - $280
Siblings get a $30 discount over the normal price (first child full price, each additional sibling is $30 off the regular price).
- 2% discount for CCSCATL members
- Aftercare is available until 5:30 pm for $10 / child / day
Call (678) 628-5651 or email karen@atlchessclub.com for more details.
To see a list of all of our tournaments and classes visit this LINK
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.
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