Fulton Science Academy
ACCREDITED AND STEM CERTIFIED COLLEGE PREP GIFTED SCHOOL
Week of December 9, 2019
Principal's Corner
Dear Students, Faculty, and Parents,
I want to begin by saying how impressed I was with our student ambassadors at our open house on Sunday. These students did a phenomenal job of touring prospective families and helping teachers with events throughout the open house. I, as well as many of the families that I talked too, were very impressed with our ambassadors! Thank you students, for all that you do. I also want to thank the parents and students that were a part of our parent student panel. Everyone worked so hard during our open house and I can't begin to tell you how grateful I am for all of you.
We will have our Middle and High School Talent Show on Thursday, December 19th at 2:15 pm (end of 6th period). The video audition deadline is Sunday, December 15th. You can fill out the form further below! We look forward to a fun show from our talented students.
NO MSA CHICKEN BISCUIT SALES LAST 2 FRIDAYS OF FIRST SEMESTER
The MSA will not be selling chicken biscuits this Friday or next. They will be back next semester on Friday mornings with Chick Fil A
LAST WEEK OF 1st SEMESTER DISMISSAL REMINDERS
Lastly, as we approach the end of first semester I would like to go ahead and remind everyone that there will be no regular or paid after school clubs the last week before winter break (Dec. 16 - 20). Please remember the dismissal times for your student's grade level. If you wish to check your student out early, please also remember the check out times. All times for carpool and early checkouts have been posted below for your convenience.Carpool Times
- First Dismissal (PK - 5th): 2:25 - 3:00
- Second Dismissal (6th - 12th Grade): 3:15 - 3:40
Aftercare will still be provided daily until 6:00pm.
Early Check Out
- Elementary- NO early checkouts from the front desk AFTER 2:00pm
- Middle & High School- NO early checkouts from the front desk AFTER 2:45pm
Please know that if you arrive after the above listed early check out times, you will be asked to go through the next carpool.
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It's your turn to be #strongertogether and show that you and #fsacares about our #futureleaders
Our clubs, academic teams, athletics, music education offerings, field trips, and other school activities and events are all part of a bigger picture that offers the best possible education to our precious students as they prepare for their careers and their lives.
Last year alone, we represented the State of Georgia in 12 different national and international competitions.
Five years ago, we built our beautiful state-of-the-art facility located in the family-friendly city of Alpharetta. Within this short period of time, we have already outgrown our home, and we are in the process of our completing our expansion project.
Please join our annual fundraising campaign to help Fulton Science Academy to continue to offer the best education possible.
We thank you for being part this great story!
Any person donating $1,000 or more will also earn a brick to be placed at the entrance of our school.
Thank you for your support! #strongertogether
mso corner
We'd like to remind our 3rd grade parents that next Thursday, December 12th is the MSO/parent sponsored Teacher Lunch.
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 - December
Monday, December 9:
- Science MAP Testing for Grades 3, 4, 6, 7, 8
- 5th Grade Field Trip (Innovation Nation Live)
Tuesday, December 10:
- Reading MAP Testing for Grades 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
- Math MAP Testing for K
Wednesday, December 11:
- Reading MAP Testing for Grades 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
- Math MAP Testing for K
Thursday, December 12:
- Make Up MAP Testing for Middle School (6th - 8th)
- Reading MAP Testing for 2nd Grade
- Science MAP Testing for 5th Grade
- Winter Band and Orchestra Concert (6:00pm)
Friday, December 13:
- Reading MAP Testing 2nd Grade
- Math MAP Testing 4th Grade
- Science MAP Testing 5th Grade
- MS Swim Meet #3, TKA Crown Invite, 5:00pm
- Home Basketball Game vs. Kings Academy, MSG 4:30pm, MSB, 5:30pm, VB 6:30pm
Sunday, December 15: Private Music Winter Recital 2:00pm
Monday, December 16: Elementary Winter Musical ( The Nutcracker ) 6:00pm
Tuesday, December 17
- 8:00am - 10:00am (HS MATH FINALS)
- 10:30am - 12:30am (HS LANGUAGE ARTS FINALS)
Wednesday, December 18
- 8:00am - 10:00am (HS SCIENCE FINALS)
- 10:30am - 12:30am (HS SOCIAL STUDIES FINALS)
- Elementary Winter Celebration
Thursday, December 19
- 8:00am - 10:00am (HS ELECTIVES FINALS)
- 10:30am - 12:30am (HS WORLD LANGUAGE FINALS)
Friday, December 20:
- Last Day of First Semester
- 1st - 3rd Grade First Semester Award Ceremony; 12:00pm - 12:45pm
- 4th - 5th Grade First Semester Award Ceremony; 1:30pm - 2:15pm
Monday, December 23 - Sunday, January 5: Winter Holiday Break
Monday, January 6: 1st Day of Second Semester
Thursday, January 9: Middle School Award Ceremony
Science Olympiad takes First Place at Chattahoochee Science Olympiad Invitational
The Middle School Science Olympiad Team competed against 48 teams from six southeastern states in the Chattahoochee Invitational on Saturday and took home the first place trophy. The team placed first in seven of the twenty-three events and medaled in all but six events. “Our team did surprisingly well,” said head coach Gloria Stathos. “It has only been three weeks since our last tournament and with Thanksgiving Break, we did not have a lot of practice time to prepare.”
The team had some stand out performances. Nick A. competed in all six time slots and medaled in all of his events. Seventh graders Gann, Navya, Varsha, Tejash, and Tanish (all returning National Team members) also contributed to the team’s victory by winning multiple medals.
Next month, the team will travel to Tennessee to compete in the Friendship Christian Invitational.
Anatomy & Physiology – coached by Dr. Naragarajan & Mrs. Nori
- 1st Place – Varsha and Navya
Boomilever – coached by Mrs. Stathos
- 5th Place – Deetya and Shaurya
- 6th Place – Tanish and Tejash
Circuit Lab – coached by Mr. Ackaramongkolrotn
- 3rd Place – Nick and Rathan
Crime Busters – coached by Mr. Unal
- 1st Place – Sanjana and Weston
Code Busters – trial event
- 6th Place – Aniysa, Siddarth, and Aidan
Density Lab – coached by Mr. Ackaramongkolrotn
- 2nd Place – Nick and Krishna
Disease Detectives – coached by Mrs. Nori
- 4th Place – Navya and Varsha
Dynamic Planet – coached by Mrs. Walsh
- 1st Place – Gann and Tejash
Food Science – coached by Mrs. Crigler
- 5th Place – Navya and Akarsh
Fossils – coached by Ms. Beres
- 5th Place – Weston and Krishna
Game On – coached by Ms. Detchprohm
- 4th Place – Rathan and Aman
Machines – coached by Mr. Ackaramongkolrotn
- 1st Place – Nick and Rathan
Meteorology – coached by Ms. Limpanatevin
- 1st Place – Nick and Gann
Mission Possible – coached by Mr. Ackaramongkolrotn
- 1st Place – Nick and Tanish
Mousetrap Vehicle – coached by Dr. Guin
- 3rd Place – Tejash and Akarsh
Reach for the Stars – coached by Mr. Crigler & Mrs. Walsh
- 3rd Place – Nick and Gann
Water Quality – coached by Mrs. Butler
- 3rd Place – Aarushi and Rayyan
Write It Do It – coached by Mrs. Stathos
- 1st Place – Navya and Tanish
1st Semester Finals Schedule for Middle and High School beginning december 17
Middle Schoolers taking High School Courses should pay close attention to this schedule.
First Semester Finals Schedule:
- High School students will be allowed to leave for the day once they have completed all of their finals for that particular day. High School students will be allowed to leave for the day once they have completed all of their finals for that particular day. If a high school students needs or wants to stay after they complete their final, they will have a designated area to report to where they can either study for another final or work on other school related assignments
- Middle School students will follow their normal class schedule once they finish their final exam
Tuesday, December 17
- 8:00am - 10:00am (MATH FINALS)
- 10:30am - 12:30am (LANGUAGE ARTS FINALS)
Wednesday, December 18
- 8:00am - 10:00am (SCIENCE FINALS)
- 10:30am - 12:30am (SOCIAL STUDIES FINALS)
Thursday, December 19
- 8:00am - 10:00am (ELECTIVES FINALS)
- 10:30am - 12:30am (WORLD LANGUAGE FINALS)
FINAL EXAMS EXEMTION POLICY
Students taking a high school course are able to exempt up to two final exams per semester when they meet the below requirement:
No more than 3 absences in the class that they wish to be exempted
School approved absences will not be counted against the student, such as
-Academic & athletic competitions
-Death/loss - up to 3 days requirements:
-Religious holidays
Being sick will not count as a school approved absence excuse towards final exam exemption
Must have a 95% or more in the class for which student is trying to exempt exam
Grade will be assessed as unweighted; weighted points for Honors and AP will not count towards final exam exemption
Must have no ISS, no OSS, and not more than two lunch detentions.
Student must have parent sign final exam exemption form and return that to their teacher as verification of exemption before finals week.
YOU CAN PICK UP FINAL EXAM EXEMPTION FORMS AT MRS. GRIFFIS' OFFICE
Our annual Winter Talent Show is right around the corner! Audition today to be part of the fun, or kick back and enjoy the show!
Where: FSA Cafeteria
When: Thursday, December 19th at 2:15 pm (end of 6th period)
How to audition: Fill out the Google Form below and attach a video link/file of you or you and your friend(s) performing the talent that you want to present on December 19th.
Talents accepted: Anything! Singing, dancing, acting, comedy, magic, martial arts, burping the alphabet... whatever you think FSA needs to see!
Audition Deadline: Sunday, December 15th at 11:59 pm
Middle School Student Council Bake Sale; December 9 - 13
Last Week of School Before Winter Break; Reminders
We are nearing the end of our first semester. We will have NO CLUBS for all students the week of December 16-December 20 leading up to winter break. Please read the details below regarding important dismissal instructions for these days.
Elementary dismissal will be from 2:25-3:00pm
*PK families may use their regular procedure and pick students up from the classrooms from 2:25-3:00pm
*K families may enter the building using their carpool card and pick students up from the classrooms from 2:25-3:00pm
If you arrive after 3:00pm please park in a designated parking space & use your carpool card to enter the building and get your student from the cafeteria. Please do not park in the traffic circle out front.
Middle/High School dismissal will be from 3:16-3:40pm
*If you have both ES and MS students, you may use the carpool lane to pick up both children at this time
If you arrive after 3:40pm please park in a designated parking space & use your carpool card to enter the building and get your student from the cafeteria. Please do not park in the traffic circle out front.
After care for the week of 12/16-12/20 will begin at 3:40pm and continue until our regular 6:00pm after care time with regular payment times/rates.
Please make arrangements accordingly and let us know if you have any questions!
Are you interested in being on the Mustang News? Do you love science? Then listen up!
Are you interested in being on the Mustang News? Do you love science? Then listen up!
Every Thursday, there is a segment on the Mustang News call the "Big Bang." This segment involves researching and learning about a scientific current event. A Mustang News member will then interview you about your selected topic, and your interview will air on the following Thursday. Please know that you must be in at least 6th grade to participate.
If you are interested in being on this segment, please fill out this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf8iDLIRzVZBqziEKvwoQhgXqPNeLWNEAJDgFKae1CXmDy0lQ/viewform?usp=sf_link.
A Mustang News member will get in touch with you about the segment and will give you a timeline for completing your research.
December Indoor Soccer Clinics at FSA! - please check dates!
I hope you are all doing well. I just wanted to send a reminder about our December indoor soccer clinics at FSA. Please make sure to register using the link provided: Registration.
FSA soccer programs will be hosted by our coaching staff in association with The Oueslati Sportschule. Be sure to remain aware of all dates and times of clinic sessions and to have your player bring water, shin guards, and a ball (optional). Please also have your player wear athletic apparel and indoor sneakers (no cleats).
Also,below you will find the session waiver and image release forms which need to be completed and returned prior to our first session. Feel free to print, scan, and email to return, or bring completed to the first session. Due to FSA's Basketball schedule and the Winter break, the month of December will have a condensed schedule.
Payments for clinic fees will be accepted via check (made out to Oueslati Sportschule) or cash prior to the start of our first session, Friday, Dec. 6th (or Saturday, Dec. 7th).
Indoor Soccer Clinic: December
Friday Session Dates: December 6th***
Saturday Session Dates: December 7th and 13th.
Time: 4:30-5:30pm (Fridays); 10:00-11:00am (Saturdays)
Location: FSA Gym
Amount: $50.00 (Cash or check - Please make checks payable to Oueslati Sportschule.
***Please note: due to the schedule of the Basketball team at FSA, we will only be holding one Friday session for the month of December. Those of you who regularly attend Friday are asked to make up their second session on one of the listed Saturdays Dec. 7th or 13th at 10:00AM.
Thank you again for your interest in FSA Soccer. Your continuous support, patience, and feedback as we develop this program is greatly appreciated. As always, if you have any questions please let us know. We look forward to seeing you at the clinics and helping your athlete thrive!
Best,
Coach Jessin Oueslati
Yoga Club at FSA with Grounded Kids Yoga
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.
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