World-class BMX riders visit FSA
Indianapolis's Fountain Square Academy (FSA) hosted (at the Shelby Street Salvation Army gymnasium) Terry Adams and Matthias Dandois, world-class BMX flatland riders on Friday, Jan. 29 at 1:00 p.m. in celebration of FSA students' academic achievement and excellent attendance, and to reward students for their aggressive ISTEP test preparation. The event was sponsored by GEO Foundation, Red Bull and the Vincennes University Aviation and Technology Center. [READ MORE]
From the Principal
Wow! What happened to the first semester? It seems as though it came and went. We are having such a very busy and active school year. We started off the year with our first ever Cross Country team. Now, we are well into our basketball season. This is the first year that Fountain Square Academy has had organized team sports and students are having a blast. We welcome all parents and family friends to come out and support our Bulldogs at our home games that are played at The Salvation Army – Fountain Square. Please check the website for dates and times.
As we buckle down this semester, we are focusing on ISTEP+ and the End-of-Course-Assessment. Both of those are state standardized tests that we want to make sure all students are prepared for. To further support our students, Fountain Square Academy offers afterschool tutoring every week Monday – Thursday. The tutoring sessions not only focus on homework, but, also give the students an opportunity to focus on shortcomings they have within certain subjects. [READ MORE]
Colts Players Visit FSA, Encourage Students to Give Back
Each year, millions of Americans donate their time, treasure and talent to the more than 1 million charitable organizations across the country. To celebrate this spirit of giving, National Philanthropy Day was established 24 years ago and is celebrated every year on November 15. Locally, Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard issued a proclamation declaring November 15 as National Philanthropy Day in Indianapolis.
To join this celebration and recognize Indiana students who are helping to make a difference in their community, the Indianapolis Colts and four of their players are using their day off from practice to partner with the Youth Philanthropy Initiative of Indiana and the Urban Mission Branch of the YMCA for community service projects at two schools on Tuesday, November 17. Colts players DB Terrail Lambert and DT John Gill visited with Fountain Square Academy students and helped create Christmas ornaments to donate to the Toys for Tots program, which provides holiday gifts for underprivileged youth.
Prior to the Colts arrival, the students also participated in a Learning To Give lesson plan that helped teach them the importance of giving and serving, even at a young age. [READ MORE]
TV Journalist John Stossel Visits FSA
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