On Saturday, 2nd May, Elementary Science Olympians studying Leaf and Tree Finders went on a Tree Identification Nature Walk. Kavitha Kuppusamy, Lakshya Jasti, Raaga Ajay and Niyomi Shah spent two hours on Big Creek Greenways with their coach Ms. Doraiswami. They identified and saw the leaves, bark, fruit, seed balls etc. of many trees from their list of 20+ trees including Black Tupelo, Loblolly Pine, American Sweetgum, American Sycamore, Yellow Poplar, River Birch and Red Maple. They ran short races with Avinash on the boardwalk, drank water, took notes, had cookies, saw a green snake whip hrough the water into swamp grass, saw a duck, drake and ducklings swim in the water, saw some bracket fungi and had a lot of fun! Each student had a parent accompany them on the walk and they served as backpack carriers, water bearers and pullers of tall branches!
Leaf and Tree Finders are preparing hard for their State Tournament on May 16th and this Nature Walk helped them get a hands on work for their event. Thank you for putting this together Ms. Przedpelski & Ms. Minor!

Students going to Space Camp should arrive at FSA on May 8th at 7:00am. This will begin a fun filled weekend at Space Camp with friends.

Please see some helpful information here. Teacher chaperones will meet with attending students and provide detailed information before the trip as well.

Packing List: (suggested by space camp)

· Padlock for your locker

· Toiletries: soap, deodorant, shampoo, toothpaste, toothbrush

· Sleeping bag or twin size sheets, blanket and pillowcase (pillow provided)

· Towels and washcloths

· Appropriate clothing for changing weather conditions

· Shower shoes

· Change or $1 bills for vending machines

· Closed toed shoes (students will not be able to participate in some activities without closed toed shoes)

· Don’t forget your camera

(Any student who brings electronic devices does so at their own risk. Space Camp will not be responsible for lost or stolen items.)

ITINERARY

Friday, May 8, 2015

7:30 AM Load motor coaches

8:00 AM Leave FSA

11:30 AM Arrival to Space Camp & eat lunch at Space Camp

12:30PM Check into the habitat at Space Program (Central Time Zone)

Attend briefing and move into the Habitat. (Bring sleeping bag or blanket, sheet and towels)

Begin program with counselors

Eat dinner at Space Camp (as well as all meals during stay)

9 PM Finish with Pathfinder Program for a good night’s sleep

Snacks can be eaten outside (Vending machines available)

Saturday, May 9, 2015

Eat breakfast with your Pathfinder Counselor

Pathfinder Program and meals throughout the day and evening

Sunday, May 10, 2015

11:00 AM Pathfinder Program is completed at 11:00 AM

Bring everything to motor coaches for loading

11:00 AM Load motor coaches

11:30 AM Eat lunch at Space Camp

12:15 PM Leave Huntsville (This is 1:15 PM Eastern time)

5:00 PM Approximate arrival at FSA

5:30 PM Enjoy a delicious dinner at FSA

If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Campbell atmcampbell@fultonscienceacademy.org

FSAPS students, teachers and parents enjoyed another wonderful Turkey Trip this spring break. Our group visited Istanbul, Izmir (Aegean Coast) and Antalya (Mediterranean Coast). Next year, beside the Turkey Trip, we will also offer a Costa Trip to our families. Please see some pictures from this year’s trip here:

On Friday, March 20th the Kindergarten – 5th Grade students traveled to the Alliance Theatre in downtown Atlanta to see James and the Giant Peach – The Musical. This was a fun musical based on the book written by Raold Dahl. It showed the story of a young English orphan beginning to image a bright future. He went on a journey in a larger-than-life enchanted peach. His companions were a zany bunch of insects brought to life by nimble actors. Out FSAPS students enjoyed the fun songs and silly characters during the performance. Our students were very well behaved and showed great theatre etiquette during the performance. It was a fun day for the FSAPS Elementary students!

First grade students had a terrific time at the Galactic Weather exhibit of the Tellus Science Museum! Students have been studying weather at FSA, and this was a perfect hands-on review for us! We explored weather instruments, discussed types of clouds, and talked about weather on other planets. Students were also able to explore a few of the museum galleries!

The pictures below show students experimenting with the effects of different mirrors, using weather instruments, and using a cloud viewer.

Our middle school students had the opportunity to step back in to history, 1828. We visited the gold mines in Dahlonega, Georgia. Twenty years before the 1849 Gold Rush, gold was discovered there. The students were able to see where it all happened, deep underground. Students also had the opportunity to pan for gold and some gems for themselves. We all walked away a little richer.