Fulton Science Academy
EXCELLENCE, INNOVATION, CHARACTER
Week of August 21, 2017
PRINCIPAL'S CORNER
Dear Students, Faculty, and Parents,
We had a very exciting beginning to our week! Today, for the first time in nearly 100 years, a solar eclipse had a visual path along the United States! We enjoyed seeing all of the excitement on the student's faces! It was a wonderful day to be at FSA! We look forward to many more days like today, that bring so much joy and wonder to our students. We will share a brief video of this event with you in a few days. For the time being, please see a few pictures of our awesome students during the event in this issue of the school newsletter.
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR GIRLS VOLLEYBALL TEAM & COACHES!
YAY! Even though we are a new high school and our team mainly consist of 8th and 9th graders, we are already winning games. I would like to congratulate our wonderful girls for their first volleyball game win of the season. Special thanks to our volleyball team head coach James DeMoss, assistant coach Nihal Singh, and athletic director coach Coleson Randalls for everything they do to help our volleyball team players not only to succeed but also to understand the true meaning of sports. The girls will compete in their first home game tomorrow, Tuesday, August, 22nd at 5:00 pm. We would love to see you come out and support our FSA Mustangs!
"Sports teaches you character, it teaches you to play by the rules, it teaches you to know what it feels like to win and lose. It teaches you about life." - Billie Jean King
MAP TESTING
The first day of fall session MAP testing begins tomorrow. The detailed schedule of the MAP testing has been sent to all families. The detailed MAP testing dates are also shared in this newsletter.
FSACONNECT & DAILY ACADEMIC SUMMARY E-MAILS
FSAConnect usernames and passwords were sent out. You should also be receiving the automated daily academic summary emails from FSAConnect every day at around 6 pm. If you don't receive these emails, please contact Mr. Parlak at yparlak@fultonscienceacademy.org.
CURRICULUM NIGHT
Please be reminded that this year's curriculum nights will be held on the following dates:
- Pre-K through 4th grade - Tuesday, August 29 between 6:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
- 5th grade through High School - Wednesday, August 30 between 6:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
During curriculum night parents/guardians will have an opportunity to visit each of their students' classes and get an overview from the teachers about the curriculum, materials, books, and resources that will be used this year. We encourage all parents to please attend. Childcare will be provided.
With Warmest Regards,
Kenan Sener
Principal
August Calendar
- TBD - Welcome Picnic Pre-K - 4th 6:00 pm- 7:30 pm
- TBD - Welcome Picnic 5th- High School 6:00- 7:30 pm
- Tuesday August 22 - MAP Testing Begins
- Tuesday August 29 -Curriculum Night Pre- K- 4th- 6:00 pm- 7:30 pm
- Wednesday August 30 - Curriculum Night 5th- High School - 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
- Wednesday August 30 - Picture Day (Please see below for more details)
- Monday September 4 - Labor Day- NO SCHOOL
- Sunday September 10 - Grandparent's Day
- Thursday September 7 - New Parent Breakfast, 7:30 am - 9:00 am
- Friday September 8 - Good Conduct Dress Down Day
Map testing schedule
Tuesday, August, 22
Reading - Grades: 1,2,3,4
Wednesday, August 23
Reading - Grades: 1,2,3,4
Thursday, August,24
Math - Grades: 1,2,3,4
Friday, August, 25
Math - Grades: 1,2,3
Science - Grades: 4
Monday, August 28
Reading - Grades: Kindergarten
Language Arts - Grades: 3,4
Science - Grades: 5,6,7,8,9,10,11
Tuesday, August, 29
Reading - Grades: Kindergarten
Science - Grades: 3,5,6,7,8,9,10,11
Wednesday, August 30 - No Testing (Picture Day)
Thursday, August 31
Math - Grades: Kindergarten
Language Arts - Grades: 5,6,7,8,9,10,11
Friday, September, 1
Math - Grades: Kindergarten
Language Arts - Grades: 5,6,7,8,9,10,11
Monday, September, 4 - Labor Day- (No School)
Tuesday, September, 5
Reading - Grades: 5,6,7,8,9,10,11
Wednesday, September, 6
Reading - Grades: 5,6,7,8,9,10,11
Thursday, September, 7
Math - Grades: 5,6,7,8,9,10,11
Friday, September, 8
Math - Grades: 5,6,7,8,9,10,11
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR GIRLS VOLLEYBALL TEAM!
-Coach DeMoss
SOLAR ECLIPSE OBSERVATION @ FSA MONDAY, AUGUST 21, 2017
A picture tells 1,000 words
CONGRATULATIONS TO AKSHAY MAHARAJ!
Picture Day
- Students are required to wear their red uniform shirts
- Picture Day ID: AG757003Q0
- You may order your pictures at www.mylifetouch.com
Food Allergies
- Bringing nuts to school is strongly discouraged. However, if a nut item will be brought to school, please notify your child's teacher in advance.
- A reserved table in the cafeteria is available for all students with food allergies. In particular no nuts are allowed in this area. This table will be wiped down separately from other cafeteria areas, too.
- Kid-friendly allergy signs will be posted to the outside right side of the classroom door to let visitors and substitute teachers know this is an allergy sensitive classroom.
- Any outside treats should not contain peanuts or peanut products due to the allergies of some students. A list of ingredients should be provided.
GRANDPARENTS DAY
At Fulton Science Academy, we know the important role grandparents play in our student's lives. As such, we like inviting our grandparents to come and enjoy a special day here at FSA, along with their grandchildren.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10
1 p.m. - Brief School Tour
1:20 p.m. - Luncheon
The purpose of this special program is three-fold:
- To honor grandparents;
- To give grandparents an opportunity to get more information about their grandchildren’s school; and
- To help children become aware of the strength, information and guidance older people can offer.
We encourage students, parents, and grandparents to come together to celebrate!
If you wish to attend our special Grandparents Gathering, please send an e-mail to Mrs. Condon at rcondon@fultonscienceacademy.org by Thursday, September 7, 2017, and let us know how many will attend from your family so that we can plan accordingly.
We hope to see you!
Welcome Back Picnics
We are organizing two, start-of-year picnics for our faculty and families to celebrate the beginning of an exciting new school year. As soon as the weather forecast shows a weekend without rain, we will announce the picnic dates.
- Saturday, TBD, Welcome Picnic Pre-K - 4th 6:00 pm- 7:30 pm
- Sunday, TBD, Welcome Picnic 5th- High School 6:00- 7:30 pm
Let's go to costa rica
Coming to Costa Rica is a great experience for students to practice their language skills and learn more about the Hispanic culture. Students are not required to have a vast knowledge of Spanish, since once there, they will take a placement exam that will group them with other students their same level.
Students must be sixth grade and up. If you are interested in knowing more abut this great trip, come and join us September 25th after school (4:30 pm) in room M5 where more information will be provided!
Our possible trip date is June 1st to the 9th, 2018.
Meanwhile, you can visit the following links to learn more about the program:
Fifteenth Annual Georgia High School Writing Contest
All information in regards to the Contest details including the topic, format, deadline, and submission information, can be found in the flyer below.
If you have any further questions, please send an email to georgetownessay@gmail.com
Private Music Lessons
Ukulele Club, K - 4th
For more information, Contact: Info@SouthernArtMusic.com
Character Ed Trait for August is Respect
If your child has a story that embodies the character trait of the month, please send it to Mrs. Cantrell and it may be displayed and shared as well.
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.
FSA Student Information Card
The form includes basic contact information along with emergency pick up names and phone numbers and medical information.
Please complete both sides of this form and turn it in to the front asap.
You should have received this form during orientation, along with your students schedule. If you need a copy pick one up from the front desk.
CLINIC - Please Bring all Medications asap
Please drop off any medication you would like to be kept at the front office asap.
- All medications, including over the counter, MUST be accompanied by a signed FSA Information Card form, which can be obtained from the front desk.
- Any prescription drugs MUST be signed by a physician in order for us to administer them.
Questions? Email Nurse Vickie vdecuir@fultonscienceacademy.org
Project s.a.v.e
Since the programs inception, Project S.A.V.E. has:
- Saved more than 75 lives
- Brought automated external defibrillator (AED) and CPR training to every county in Georgia.
- Awarded more than 1,200 HeartSafe certificates to schools across Georgia.
- Helped one Georgia city become HeartSafe.
All FSA staff participated in this program on July 31, 2017!
For more information about Project S.A.V.E. and becoming HeartSafe, you can visit:
REMINDER TO RISING kindergarten and 7TH GRADE PARENTS
Attention parents:
Kindergarten Requirements
Any students born on or after January 1, 2002, and entering or transferring into 7th grade need proof of adolescent pertussis (a whooping cough) booster immunization (called “Tdap”), and an adolescent meningococcal vaccination (MCV4).Proof of both immunizations must be documented on the Georgia immunization certificate (Form 3231).
Thank you!
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