Our Spring Music Concert and Art Show has been rescheduled for Wednesday, May 2nd at 6:30 p.m. in the high school gym. The event is free and open to the public. Please contact Ms. Carlson with questions. We look forward to sharing our music with you.

Dear Parent/Guardian,

We express our heartfelt compassion to those who have lost loved ones in recent nationwide school tragedies. In light of recent safety concerns in schools, we want to assure your child’s safety in our schools and to inform you of the mechanisms we have in place, and measures that we take, to ensure a positive and safe learning environment.

Since our schools opened, in 2003, safety has always been our leading priority. Having a small school environment, in which students wear uniforms, allows staff to easily recognize and greet students by name. Also, in each of our buildings, there is only one designated main entrance, and all other exterior doors are locked from the outside (but can be opened from the inside in the unlikely event of a fire or other emergency) and connected to an alarm system that notifies security personnel and administrators if any door is opened. We also maintain active camera surveillance both internally and externally. In addition, each building has a designated security guard to monitor the building and grounds. We require all visitors to sign in and be escorted to and from destinations within the building.

On the morning of Monday, February 26th, a video posted on social media was brought to our attention, which, although it did not contain a specific threat against the school or any SASCS personnel or student, it contained unsettling content. After reviewing the video, we notified local law enforcement of its existence and they immediately investigated the matter and took immediate preventive action to assure the safety of the school, its personnel and students. At no time were our students or staff in any danger or exposed to anything creating a concern.

We continue to enforce our safety protocols in all of our buildings and appreciate your continued partnership and entrusting us with your children. Our dedication to families and school safety allows us to provide a positive, safe learning environment for all students and staff.

Administration
Syracuse Academy of Science Charter School

Parents/guardians are invited to attend a parent presentation at SAS High School (1001 Park Avenue, Syracuse, NY) on February 27th at 6:00PM.

This event will address the above safety topics from a parent’s perspective.
We encourage all parents to attend this informative presentation!

Parenting in the Digital Age and Social Media Awareness
1.5 hours with additional 15 minutes for questions

• Review of Kids Current Issues, Sites and Apps
• Teens and Social Media/ Technology
• Connectivity & Devices
• Digital Footprint and Detox?
• The New Definition of Bullying/Cyberbullying
• Structure of Technology? What Makes It Dangerous
• Social Networking: Age Restriction, Privacy and Security Settings
• Social Media Trends and Dangers
• Accidental Exposure & Pornography
• Cyber-Bullying-Online Aggression
• Psychological Fallout from Constant Connectivity and Exposure
• The Tech Talk-Laying Foundation
• How to Talk to Your Kids About the Internet
• Safe Search Engines and Techniques
• Tips/Solutions for Parents/Software
• What to do if there is an incident

Next open house is on Thursday, February 22nd, 2018 at SAS Elementary School, 4837 S. Salina St. Syracuse, NY 13205.  Sessions starting at 10:00am | 11:30am | 1:00pm

Regents Schedule - January 2018

Syracuse Academy of Science (SAS) is pleased to announce it will host the 2nd Annual Jazz Festival fundraiser, a night of dinner and jazz featuring renowned bassist Gerald Veasley, on October 26th, 2017 at SAS Middle School on West High Terrace. Proceeds from the 2nd Annual Jazz Festival will help fund our school’s science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) programs, plus our Robotics Clubs and college field trips.

Tickets - CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS
$75 Each
Table of 8: $550
$50 for SAS staff and parent

Date & Time:
Thu, October 26, 2017
5:30 PM – 9:00 PM

Location:
Syracuse Academy of Science Middle School
200 West High Terrace Syracuse, NY 13219

Who is Gerald Veasley?
Gerald Veasley’s musical odyssey has taken him to the top of the contemporary music world as a bassist, bandleader, composer, producer and educator. He has recorded and/or performed with many of the world’s top performers in many genres of music such as: Chuck Loeb, Maysa, Kim Waters, Nick Colionne, Special EFX, Pieces of a Dream, McCoy Tyner, Gerald Levert, Teddy Pendergrass, Nnenna Freelon, Philip Bailey, the Dixie Hummingbirds, John Blake, Phil Perry, Will Downing and Pat Martino. His performance as a bassist has been top shelf, as his memorable work with the late, great Grover Washington Jr., Joe Zawinul, and the Jaco Pastorius Big Band attests. 

Sponsors:

The 2017-2018 Syracuse Academy of Science Charter School Yearbook promises to be our best yet! Our yearbook has full color photographs, senior messages, baby pictures, superlatives, and other fun memories from this school year. Our yearbooks always sell out quickly, so be sure to keep your eyes open for a sales flyer with instructions on how to purchase your yearbook…you won’t be disappointed!

Welcome Back! It is our hope you have enjoyed a wonderful summer. This has been a time for students and their families to relax, reflect, recharge, and get ready for the upcoming school year. We are elated you have chosen to be a part of our amazing learning community. Throughout the year, We welcome and value your positive energy and dedication to excellence in education. We are looking forward to working with you and your children. 

In support of our mission and key design elements, we are hosting a parent orientation for all parents/guardians, returning and new. As parents as partners, we ask a parent/guardian from each family to attend the orientation for your child’s assigned class section. If you have more than one student at Syracuse Academy of Science, please try to attend one informational session at separate buildings. During this session, we will discuss pertinent information, such as: health, student handbook, parking, drop off/pick up, attendance, and academic standards. Please be advised, some information is updated from year to year. 

• KA - 8/22/17 - 8:30am
• KB - 8/22/17 - 10:30am
• KC - 8/22/17 - 12:30pm
• 1A - 8/22/17 - 2:30pm
• 1B - 8/23/17 - 2:30pm
• 1C - 8/24/17 - 2:30pm
• 2A - 8/23/17 - 8:30am
• 2B - 8/23/17 - 10:30am
• 2C - 8/23/17 - 12:30pm
• 3A - 8/24/17 - 8:30am
• 3B - 8/24/17 - 10:30am
• 3C - 8/24/17 - 12:30pm
• 4A - 8/25/17 - 8:30am
• 4B - 8/25/17 - 10:30am
• 4C - 8/25/17 - 12:30pm
• 5A - 8/24/17 - 1:00pm
• 5B - 8/24/17 - 2:30pm
• 5C - 8/25/17 - 9:00am
• 6A - 8/23/17 - 9:00am
• 6B - 8/23/17 - 11:00am
• 6C - 8/23/17 - 1:00pm
• 7A - 8/23/17 - 2:30pm
• 7B - 8/24/17 - 9:00am
• 7C - 8/24/17 - 11:00am
• 8th Grade - 8/22/17 - 10am
• 9th Grade - 8/23/17 - 10am
• 10th Grade - 8/24/17 - 10am
• 11/12th Grade - 8/25/17 - 10am

The New York State Department of Health has issued new immunization regulations for the 2017-18 school year.

Parents, please note that all students must have proper immunizations to begin the school year. If your child has not received the immunizations or required doses listed below, please call your child’s doctor to make an appointment as soon as possible.

If you do not have insurance or you have Medicaid, the Onondaga County Immunization Clinic will continue to be available from 9:00 am to 12 noon every Wednesday morning to give immunizations. It is located in the John H. Mulroy Civic Center (421 Montgomery Street, basement level, Room 30). Please bring your child’s immunization record with you.

Syracuse Academy of Science is pleased to confirm that it will continue the process established last year for ordering uniforms. You may purchase required uniform shirts, sweatshirts, gym sweatpants, shorts, and t-shirts through our SAS Online Apparel Store, serviced by uniform vendor, Just the Right Stuff. (Note: gym uniforms are not required for grades K-4)

To place your order, log on to www.SASCS.org/uniform and select the items you wish to purchase. If you do not have access to a computer, one is available for uniform ordering in the main office of your child’s school.  All orders must be paid for when the order is placed and in order to ensure your order is processed as quickly as possible, the preferred payment method is credit/debit card.  Orders paid via credit/debit card may be picked up or delivered to your home (for a delivery fee). Orders paid via cash must be paid for at the time of order at the Just the Right Stuff showroom and must also then be picked up at the same location (no fee). Please note:  all orders must be picked up within 3 weeks or they will be put back. 

If you have any questions about uniform ordering, please contact Just the Right Stuff directly at (315) 433-1309.

Cash Payment/Pick-Up Location:
Just the Right Stuff Showroom
103 Twin Oaks Drive Syracuse, NY 13206
315-433-1309