Friday, October 22nd, 2021—On a brisk fall day, the 6^th grade Atoms at Syracuse Academy of Science middle school embarked on an urban safari field trip to the Rosamond Gifford Zoo.

During their visit, Atoms had an opportunity to see all creatures great and small. Students saw Rosamond Gifford Zoo’s newest animal Bjorn the Andean Bear, a family of Asian Elephants, Amur Tigers Zeya and Thimbu, Bactrian Camels Patrick and George, a variety of monkeys and of course the Humboldt Penguins. No zoo visit is ever complete without a group picture pretending to be penguins.

It's safe to say this was by far the ‘Best Day Ever!’ Thank you, Rosamond Gifford Zoo for a zoo-per experience, and a day we will always remember. Please click here to visit our Facebook page to view more pictures from the 6th Grade Atoms field trip to the Rosamond Gifford Zoo.

Thursday, October 28th, 2021— Late October, Syracuse Academy of Science high school students had an opportunity to visit the number 1 public university in New York State, the University at Buffalo. During their visit, students met up with SANY alumni Riley, Azamat, Brenden, and Karl who shared their experiences both inside and outside the classroom, and of course life as a University At Buffalo Bull.

Thank you Riley, Azamat, Brenden and Karl for taking time out of your schedules to share this incredible experience with current Atoms. We are all so proud of you and to see all excelling in your studies and thriving at the University at Buffalo. Many Atoms, one Family!

Thursday, November 4th, 2021—It’s the Festival of Lights and a day full of delights for the Syracuse Academy of Science elementary school Atoms in Ms. Bloss’ class. On Thursday, November 4^th, India celebrated its largest holiday of the year, Diwali or Dipawali.

Diwali is also commonly known as the Festival of Lights, as it gets its name from the row of clay lamps that are left outside of homes to symbolize the inner light that protects from spiritual darkness.

To celebrate, students listened to a story about Diwali, and flexed their creativity muscles making their own Rangoli. For those not familiar with Rangoli, it is an art of decoration drawn on the floor or the entrances of homes with sands of many colors, that is thought to bring good luck, prosperity in the house and in the family, and to welcome guests.

Saturday, November 6th, 2021—Can they build it? Yes they can! On Saturday, November 6th Syracuse Academy of Science elementary, middle and high school students competed in the annual CNY Bridges: Build ‘Em & Bust ‘Em competition held at the MOST.

This student STEM competition in balsawood bridge engineering allows for participants to compete individually or as a team. For the competition, students are tasked with designing and constructing a truss bridge built entirely of glue and balsawood. On the day of the competition, participants submit their bridge for a test of its efficiency rating, a measure of how many times its own weight the bridge can support before structural failure. Awards are given in three categories: Category I (grades 4-6), Category II (grades 7-8) and Category III (grades 9-12). 

We are pleased to announce that Syracuse Academy of Science high school received multiple awards in the CNY Bridges: Build ‘Em & Bust ‘Em competition! Congratulations to the following students.

• First Place (Category III): Andre McClain - The Positive Protons
• Third Place (Category III): Theodore Simon and Migual Mathis - Borthorn Bridge
• Fourth Place (Category III): Chimera Z Harper and Sumeiyra Barbour

Congratulations to all of the Syracuse Academy of Science Charter School Atoms, your hard work certainly paid off, and we are so incredibly proud of you and all that you have accomplished! Click here to visit our Facebook page to view more pictures from the CNY Bridges: Build 'Em & Bust 'Em Competition.