The FAST Flyer
Summer 2024 Edition 2
2024-25 School Year
We are so excited that so many of our students are returning to FAST next year! If your plans have changed and you will not be returning to FAST, please be sure to email admissions@fastk8.org so that we may offer your student's seat to a child on the waitlist.
BACK TO SCHOOL
ASPire
Registration for after school care is now open. You can find the link and pricing on our website at: https://www.fastk8.org/after-school-program/
All School Orientation
This is the time that you will receive your child's teacher assignment/schedule. You will also be able to drop off school supplies, pick up your PTO membership incentives and spirit wear orders. You will also be able to find out about after school clubs and activities.
Classes will begin on Tuesday, August 6.
Lunch at FAST
Used Uniform Sales
The PTO will be holding a gently used uniform sale on July 24 from 10:30-12:30pm. This will be held in conjunction with the annual Popsicles with the Principal event which will take place from 11am-12pm at FAST. Used uniform donations may be placed in the gray box beside the front entrance of Innovation Hall.
Residency Verification
Per our charter, all students who attend FAST must reside within the Fulton County School district (FCS). Residency is verified at various points of enrollment. If your student will be in 6th grade in the 2024-25 school year, we will require verification that you still reside within the FCS district. You may find a list of acceptable documents on the FCS website: https://www.fultonschools.org/Page/660
Documents should be emailed to alexandra.hernandez@fastk8.org. If you are not able to provide the necessary documents, please contact Ms. Hernandez as soon as possible.
Immunizations
Georgia Certificate of Immunization Form 3231 is required for all students registered for school. In order to ensure that these are up to date, parents/guardians of 7th grade students must provide a current 3231 form for their student. We will require this information by no later than September 30. Please email completed forms to: alexandra.hernandez@fastk8.org.
FAMILIAR FACES IN NEW PLACES
Welcome back Lori Letton!
For those of you who have been around FAST for a while, you may remember Ms. Lori Letton who previously taught 5th grade here. We are thrilled to welcome her back as the new academic coach! In addition to providing support for our newer teachers, she will be teaching a few middle school science classes.
Ms. Anna Moshefi is Moving Up
Ms. Moshefi has been a constant in the kindergarten hall for the past five years. This year, she will be moving up in elementary school teaching 5th grade. She is just as excited to stretch her wings as we are to have her bring her upbeat attitude and strong classroom management skills to upper elementary school.
Ms. Kendra Wilson is Stepping in to 1st Grade
Last year Ms. Wilson taught 5th grade during her first year at FAST. This year, she is looking forward to teaching lower elementary. Our first graders are very lucky to have her experience and patience coming to their classroom this year.
Ms. Malinka Kelly Taking on Kindergarten
After 5 years as a parapro in kindergarten classes and being named Professional of the Year for 2023-24, Ms. Kelly will be taking on kindergarten with a class of her own this year. We couldn’t be more proud of her development in the classroom and look forward to the great things she will do with her students this year.
TRANSPORTATION
Bus Lottery
We have already run the lottery for seats on the bus. If you would like to have your student(s) name(s) added to the waitlist for the bus, please complete this form. https://forms.gle/xoH38jzzsi9VLj519
We ask that if you do get a seat on the bus, you intend to use it consistently both mornings and afternoons. If you do not use the bus regularly, we may forfeit your seat for another student on the waitlist. Questions about the bus can be directed to gail.cadogan@fastk8.org.
Carpool Connections
Each year we create an optional database for parents to connect with one another for the purposes of carpool. We do not carry over information from prior years so if you are looking for a family with whom you can share the drive, please add your information here:
https://forms.gle/vi9BED8snWxPN1NJ8
Only families who have added their information to this list will be granted access to the list of other families. While this is optional, we encourage all of our families to carpool if possible. Not only is it good for the environment, it helps reduce the number of cars in the carpool line which makes carpool faster for everyone.
LOOKING AHEAD
July 24: Popsicles with the Principal
July 24: Used uniform sale
August 5: First day of school 2024-25 (ORIENTATION DAY)
August 6: First day of classes
August 19-22: MAP assessments
Sept. 2: Labor Day (SCHOOL CLOSED)
Sept. 3-4: Professional Development (STUDENTS OFF)
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Email: info@fastk8.org
Website: www.fastk8.org
Location: 11365 Crabapple Road, Roswell, GA, USA
Phone: 678-321-1100
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