Atoms Artwork Displayed at Beaver Lake Nature Center

In collaboration with Region 3 of the New York State Art Teachers Association, eight students at Syracuse Academy of Science elementary school had their artwork selected to display at Onondaga County Parks’ Beaver Lake Nature Center.

Tuesday, April 19th, 2022Congratulations to the eight students at Syracuse Academy of Science elementary school whose artwork was selected to display at the Beaver Lake Nature Center. In collaboration with Region 3 of the New York State Art Teachers Association, students created artwork that fit the themes of nature, animals, and landscape. The Beaver Lake Nature Center will proudly display the students' artwork through the end of April. If you haven't done so already, we encourage you to come out and view the artwork of our talented Atoms.

Hoop there it is! Staff Vs. Atoms Basketball Game

As a reward for the most Classdojo points, Syracuse Academy of Science middle school students in 6A took on the SAS MS staff in a Staff vs. Students basketball game.

Friday, April 8th, 2022One spirit. One team. One win. As the Syracuse Academy of Science middle school Atoms in 6A prepared to take the basketball court for the game of the season, the whole school anxiously awaited in the stands to see who would be victorious in the classic Students VS. Staff basketball game.

As a reward for the most Classdojo points, the Atoms played the Syracuse Academy of Science middle school staff in a friendly competition of basketball. To help ensure that everyone was abiding by the rules, Syracuse Academy of Science high school seniors Aziatic Mann, Steve Tussing, and Zach Allen were the official referees for the game.

While the Atoms played their hearts out, the Staff certainly had the upper hand and proved to be victorious.

We want to thank everyone who helped make this event possible. Everyone had a great time, and this game will undoubtedly go down in the Syracuse Academy of Science history books. Keep up the great work, Atoms!

Senior Spotlight - Meenal Shojaian

Syracuse Academy of Science high continues its Senior Spotlight series by recognizing Meenal Shojaian, a member of the Class of 2022.

Saturday, April 23rd, 2022Already making history in her family, our next Senior Spotlight candidate is looking forward to inspiring the future generation of students by becoming a teacher. Syracuse Academy of Science high school is excited to share its 4th Senior Spotlight, Meenal Shojaian.

Don't forget to join us throughout the remainder of the school year as we highlight various members of the Class of 2022 with our Senior Spotlight series.

Interview with Meenal

  • What is one major accomplishment you had in your senior year of high school? I am the first person in my family to get a full-ride scholarship to a private college.
  • What are your goals for after high school? I want to go to college and get a certification in education.
  • Name one person that inspires you? My 9th-11th grade English teacher, Ms. Ray
  • What advice would you give to the next senior class? I sometimes know life is stressful, but trust the process, learn from your mistakes, and you'll grow and mature in time.
  • Where do you see yourself in five years? I hope to see myself teaching while working hard for my master's degree.
  • If you could have dinner with any person living or dead, who would they be and why? I would have dinner with my past self to tell her not to worry because everything would work out the way I had intended.
  • Name three traits that describe you? Optimistic, Reliable, Gregarious
  • What is your favorite hobby? My two favorite hobbies are reading and finding new music.
  • What is a hidden talent that no one or only a few people know about you? I can't think of any. I honestly don't think I have one.
  • What is your favorite memory of SAS? My after-class conversations with my 11th-grade History teacher, Mr. Cummings.

Happy Earth Day, Atoms!

Happy Earth Day, Atoms! Make a difference on Earth Day and for this planet by finding ways to save energy, conserve water and cut down on air pollution.

Friday, April 22nd, 2022Live. Laugh. Love the Earth! Happy Earth Day, Atoms. Below are some fun ways you can pitch in at home and in the community to celebrate Earth Day and make a difference for this planet.

  • Turn off the lights when you leave the room.
  • Set your computer to the 'sleep setting' when you are not using it. This will help save energy.
  • Save water by shutting off the faucet while you brush your teeth.
  • Plant trees in your community - this helps clean the air.
  • Use recycled paper to help save the trees.
  • Write letters to leaders to let them know you care about the environment.
  • Carpool or ride a bike to cut down on air pollution.

A Genetics Hands-on, Minds-on STEM Activity

Syracuse Academy of Science elementary schools follow a genetic code to determine and create clay creatures with specific traits and characteristics.

Tuesday, April 12th, 2022Syracuse Academy of Science elementary school students in 3B put their creativity to the test in their recent science lesson about genetics.

In their science class, students learned about genes, DNA, the differences/similarities in traits between species, their offspring, and how characteristics can form. The Atoms took what they learned in their science lesson and applied it to a hands-on, minds-on STEM project, where students were tasked with discussing what an offspring may look like after observing the parents' distinct traits.

For the STEM project, each student received a guide with instructions and symbols for each of the parents. Atoms would then find the symbol for each parent and match it with the trait in their activity book. These traits include body color, eye color, horn size, mouth size, tail size, and overall color. Once completed, the Atoms used this information to construct clay creatures. The students quickly realized that even though their creatures were not identical, they had inherited similarities and differences that matched their creature's parents.

SASCS

Syracuse Academy of Science Charter School is part of Science Academies of New York.

SAS Elementary School

4837 S. Salina St. Syracuse, NY 13205
Phone: 315-469-9404
Fax: 315-469-9408
sasesmainoffice@sany.org

SAS Middle School

200 West High Ter. Syracuse, NY 13219
Phone: 315-487-5986
Fax: 315-487-5824
sasmsmainoffice@sany.org

SAS High School

1001 Park Ave. Syracuse, NY 13204
Phone: 315-428-8997
Fax: 315-428-9109
sashsmainoffice@sany.org

SANY

1409 W Genesee St. Syracuse, NY 13204
Phone: 315-671-5470
Fax: 315-671-5475
info@sany.org

Transportation

For transportation related questions, please call transportation department in the district you live.
SCSD Transportation: 315-435-4260