The FAST Flyer

Hello FAST Families:

Thank you so much for your flexibility, patience and support as we work to make FAST an even greater place to learn! As you read through the information in this week’s Principal Perspective, please reach out to me if you would like additional information about anything you’ve read.

Thank you for joining us for Parent Teacher Conferences this past week. The teachers were so excited to meet with you to share the progress of your children.

We still have a few positions open (i.e., coding, special education, math). Based on the needs of our staff and students, we are now posting for a part time innovation teacher and social worker, as well as a full time PE/Health teacher. I will keep you posted on our progress in filling these positions.

One of the ways we can keep abreast of current educational trends and make sure we are a school community of lifelong learners, is to be a part of professional learning communities. A professional learning community (PLC) is a group of teachers, educators or staff members who meet collaboratively to share ideas that will enhance teaching practices, support the attainment of school goals, and create an environment of on-going learning. PLCs can be a part of a school or school district. They can be organized by subject area, grade level, or the entire staff can participate in them.

PLCs can result in huge benefits for both our staff and students. There are different ways PLCs can help promote an optimal learning environment. One way is by providing staff with opportunities that directly impact teaching and learning. They can also build strong relationships between teachers at the same grade level and across other grade levels. They can help staff keep abreast of cutting edge research tools and technology. PLCs can help teachers be reflective practitioners. And, PLCs can help teachers work on student learning and achievement goals with laser-like focus.

At FAST, our PLCs have been designed to focus on teaching and learning, with a particular focus on Innovation. However, over the last few weeks, we have mostly focused on professional development type activities. Our teachers and staff have worked through technology issues, scheduling and other operational concerns. Now that we are beginning to normalize, we can start focusing more on our PLCs to make sure teachers and staff members are experiencing professional learning at its best!

We’re the FAST Astros! Together, we will achieve great things!

Our vision: To be recognized as a premier STEM school that creates and nurtures the next generation of innovators, problem solvers, and leaders.

The FAST Astros have been playing hard. While they suffered two additional losses in the past week against River Trail and Taylor Road, they were impressive on the field nonetheless. Last night's game against Northwestern was a display of impressive goalkeeping by the Astros that ended in a 2-1 loss with the only goal for the Astros being scored by Mohsin Zulfiqar.

We encourage everyone to come out to the games and cheer on the Astros. The full schedule is posted on the FAST website.

On Wednesday, our students celebrated International Day of Peace. Elementary students were led by local business sponsor Little Yogi’s in mindfulness exercises, while other students made peace cranes, pinwheels for peace, and a peace quilt. At noon FAST joined people around the world in a moment of silence. These activities allow our students to have fun while recognizing our part in a world view.

Picture Day is scheduled for Monday! Your student should have brought home the order forms for individual and class photos. For convenience, all orders can be placed online through Lifetouch using the school ID EVTQMF29D.

As a reminder, all students are required to wear their cobalt blue FAST polo for pictures.

If you haven’t already registered for Yay Lunch, now is the time to do it! Yay Lunch is offering 20% off your order when you use the code SAYYAY20 at checkout. This offer ends October 2nd and applies to one week of orders. Remember, all orders are due by Sunday at noon for the following week.

For distribution purposes, please be sure to add your student’s homeroom teacher when placing orders.

This event has SOLD OUT in the past - RSVP now to reserve your seat!

There are currently signups for Picture Day Volunteers and Bingo Night Helpers.

It takes a village - and we’re so glad you are part of the FAST Community!

Sept. 26: Picture Day

Sept. 30: Out of Uniform Day

Sept. 30: Bingo Night

Oct.31- Nov.4: Scholastic Book Fair

A printable version of the school calendar can be found HERE

To keep up to date with the most recent information available from our district offices, please click on the image below.

Email: info@fastk8.org
Website: www.fastk8.org
Location: 11365 Crabapple Road, Roswell, GA, USA
Phone: 678-321-1100
Facebook: facebook.com/FASTK8.School/
Twitter: @fastk8charter

The FAST Flyer is the electronic newsletter at FAST. Feedback is always welcome. If you have any questions, please call the school (678-321-1100) or email the FAST Communications Director at marie.emerson@fastk8.org.