You’re the gift that keeps on thanks-giving. While you prepare your Thanksgiving dinners, before the hustle and bustle of the holiday season sets in, we want to express our sincere gratitude to each of you. It's easy to get lost in the things we don't have. The fancy car, the clothes, the latest phone. Instead, try focusing on everything you do have. Ultimately, you will find it's a much greater list with a more significant impact.

This season, focus on the things you're thankful for, and the gratitude will follow. May your blessings be many, your troubles be few, and your Thanksgiving be wonderful.

Superintendent Dr. Hayali has prepared a special Thanksgiving message. Take a look.

Monday, November 13th, 2023: The Syracuse Academy of Science High School Atoms continue challenging each other to a game of Chess. As their skills get stronger, the game gets harder for Mr. Tabbara. Keep challenging each other, Atoms!

Tuesday, November 14th, 2023: Is that a fly on the wall? Nope! That’s Mr. Farnach. Since the students at Syracuse Academy of Science Middle School read 5,000 pages for the reading challenge,  Mr. Farnach volunteered to be duct-taped to the wall. More than 20 students helped to duct tape him to the wall. We even heard a 7th grader say, "This was worth doing the reading challenge!" 

Stay tuned, Mr. Farnach has more in the works because the students have recently surpassed 10,000 pages!

Saturday, November 11th, 2023: Thrilled to announce our middle school triumph at the CNY Bridges Challenge held at the Museum of Science & Technology! Our 6th grade team won 1st and 3rd place in this fierce competition, showcasing their engineering skills. The challenge tasked Atoms with building a light and robust bridge using Balsa Wood, meeting specific specifications. Congratulations to our young innovators!

Thursday, November 9th, 2023: Syracuse Academy of Science Middle School celebrated October Dojo winners as the top three high-achieving students in each class, showcasing outstanding academic performance, participation, and accountability. These exceptional students were rewarded with a Fancy Lunch, celebrating their dedication to excellence.

Saturday, November 11th, 2023: The Syracuse Academy of Science Robotics team swept all awards away again. SAS High School attended the CNY Bridges Challenge at the MOST with 12 teams and 21 students. The Atoms dominated the competition, bringing home first, second, third, and fourth place in the senior division and second place in the junior division.

Congratulations to all!!

Wednesday, November 8th, 2023: Everyday is STEM Day at Syracuse Academy of Science, but we’re honoring National STEM Day today. Let's celebrate the exciting world of science, technology, engineering, and math! As most of you know, STEM is an important part of our education at Syracuse Academy of Science. From powering our technology to inspiring new ways of thinking, students who learn essential STEM skills have the potential to revolutionize our society.

On National STEM Day, honors Chemistry students conducted the flame test during lab. The flame test is used to visually determine the identity of an unknown substance based on the color the flame turns on the Bunsen burner.

Friday, November 3rd, 2023: Students in Ms. Cueto and Ms. Teitelbaum's Kindergarten C class used their dress-down passes! Dress-down passes were given out in KC for receiving 125+ dojo points on Class Dojo! Students can earn dojo points in class by completing homework, helping others, following directions, and staying on task.

Congratulations Atoms! Thanks for being so awesome!

Wednesday, November 1st, 2023: Syracuse Academy of Science Elementary celebrated the October Students of the Month! October's character trait was Trustworthiness, which means you are reliable, keep your promises, and do what you say you will do. Trustworthiness is also shown when you tell the truth and are honest with words and actions, even when it's difficult.

Join us in celebrating these awesome Atoms!

Wednesday, November 1st, 2023: Syracuse Academy of Science 4th grade representatives were selected to share a special breakfast with SANY Superintendent Dr. Hayali. 

During their breakfast, they discussed with Dr. Hayali what they think a Superintendent does (principal of all the principals, if you were wondering!), what they want to be when they grow up, what they would add to our school if they were the principal, and what they love most about Syracuse Academy.

These 4th graders are most interested in being scientists (paleontologists, archeologists, geologists, and engineers!), soccer players, and joining the army! And they all agreed that they love our school community. There were even a couple of shout-outs to some favorite teachers and subjects like Mrs. Bloss and Ms. AB's art classes!

These breakfasts with Dr. Hayali are a special treat for the students and Dr. Hayali, who was sure to let the students know that they are the most important part of what we do at SANY and SAS and that they are the future!

Thank you for joining us, Dr. Hayali!