Thursday, August 11, 2022: Hard work and dedication deserve recognition. Syracuse Academy of Science is now eligible to award volunteers in the greater Syracuse area for President's Volunteer Service Awards (PSVA). This award honors individuals whose service positively impacts communities in every corner of the nation and inspires those around them to take action, too.

On behalf of the President's Volunteer Service Award program, Mr. Yaman has been granted authority by the PVSA program through an application and review process to give out the PSVA to volunteers. Mr. Yaman can verify that a volunteer has met the requirements to receive a PSVA within the 12 months specified by the Certifying Organization. Only Certifying Organizations can certify volunteers' eligibility for the PVSA and order awards.

This chart describes the criteria needed to be considered for the award.

Click here to learn more about President's Volunteer Service Award.

Sunday, September 11th, 2022—It’s hard to believe that 21 years ago to this day, our lives tragically changed. Many of us know where we were when we heard the news that day. Some of us heard it on the radio or watched the news that morning. While others may have heard the news from a coworker or a family member, or a friend. A day in history that we will never forget.

Today, we mourn those who lost their lives and grieved with those who lost friends and family. We would like to take this moment to thank all our brave first responders and those who have served or are currently serving in the United States Armed Forces. United, we stand.

Dear SANY Families,

Welcome to another exciting school year at Syracuse Academy of Science Charter School! It’s hard to believe that it is already the first week of school. It seems like yesterday I was giving the commencement address at the graduation ceremonies and seeing pictures of the Atoms at their Kindergarten graduation and moving up ceremonies. For all the new and returning families, I would like to take this time to say welcome to the Science Academies of New York (SANY) Charter Schools!

It is an incredible privilege to be a part of a community where students, parents, teachers, faculty, and staff care so much for one another and strive to build positive relationships that support academic success. All while encouraging students to become good stewards in the community and helping strengthen and develop character skills and traits that will help students be successful beyond the classroom walls.

The first week of school is always a favorite time of mine as it's a fresh start for all of us. It’s a time of year when we build upon what we have learned in years past and begin the climb in our journey to reach our goals for this upcoming year. There is nothing we can’t achieve when we work together. 

While we may not know what this school year will bring, one thing will always remain certain. We are many Atoms, one family, and we can accomplish anything. 

Let’s do this!

Regards,

Dr. Tolga Hayali, Ed.D
Superintendent
SANY Charter Schools

Welcome to another exciting school year at the Science Academies of New York! We are looking forward to welcoming our new and returning students, and hope your summer break offers you rest, growth, and renewal opportunities and is filled with all good things!

Our teachers, faculty, and staff have been working tirelessly to prepare for our students' return, and we are looking forward to what this 2022-2023 school year will bring. From robotics competitions, to literacy nights, to sporting events, to helping those in our community who need it the most, this year is going to be one that we will remember and cherish for always.

As a friendly reminder, the first day of school is Wednesday, September 7th, 2022.

We look forward to seeing our students bright and early. Let’s make this a great year, Atoms!

Friday, July 29th, 2022—Attention Syracuse Academy of Science Charter School families:

Our top priority is the safety of our students, teachers, faculty, and staff. As we prepare to welcome back the teachers and students, the Science Academies of New York (SANY) will hold a District-Wide School Safety Public Hearing on Tuesday, August 2^nd at 2:00 PM at Utica Academy of Science junior-senior high school.

SANY will hold the District-Wide School Safety Public Hearing in person at 160 School Ln., Frankfort, NY, 13340, and virtually via Zoom; please see Zoom details below. We hope you can join us!

Zoom Information

• Zoom Meeting Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84529848644?pwd=RmlQeDdVc2ZUOHNjMFFIR2NLcVNqdz09 
• Zoom Meeting ID: 845 2984 8644
• Zoom Passcode: aEA4Bn

Thursday, June 2nd, 2022—Syracuse Academy of Science elementary school would like to congratulate teachers and Dean of Elementary, Mrs. Miller, Mrs. Smith, Ms. Georgiadis, Ms. Dickinson, Ms. A-B, Ms. Figuero, and Mr. Albert on officially becoming published authors! Over this past year, this dynamic team has been working on their book, 'Authentic Voices: Culturally Responsive Teaching and Learning.' 

In the book, Authentic Voices: Culturally Responsive Teaching and Learning, the Syracuse Academy of Science elementary school teachers and leaders detail the many ways they've incorporated culturally responsive teaching into the school and the importance of it within our globally diverse school communities.

In celebrating this incredible feat, SASCS teachers and leaders welcomed their editor, Dr. Patricia Schmidt, and SANY Superintendent, Dr. Tolga Hayali Ed.D. Congratulations to all our teachers and leaders; we are very proud of you and all you've accomplished!

Monday, June 20th, 2022—In observance of Juneteenth, there will be no school on Monday, June 20^th. We look forward to welcoming back the Atoms on Tuesday, June 21^st.

For those not familiar with Juneteenth, it commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. The origins of the commemoration date back to June 19^th,1865, when enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas, first heard that the Civil War had ended, and they were free. Juneteenth gets its name from a combination of June and nineteenth and is also known as Black Independence Day, Juneteenth Independence Day, and Emancipation Day.

Enjoy your long weekend, Atoms!

Thursday, June 16th, 2022—As the 2021 - 2022 school year closes, many families have inquired about Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT), Pandemic Electronic Benefits Transfer (P-EBT), and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

New York State continues to distribute P-EBT food benefits to all households with eligible children who receive free school lunches under the National School Lunch Act. Here are significant updates to the distribution as of Monday, June 13th, 2022.

• The Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) is distributing Summer 2021 P-EBT food benefits to eligible students that are NOT part of a SNAP or Public Assistance household.
• OTDA will continue distributing Summer P-EBT benefits in batches throughout June to eligible children in SNAP or Public Assistance households or who received their P-EBT food benefits for the 2020 -2021 school year on a Medicaid card. 
• Each eligible student will receive $375 in food benefits.
• Recipient households should receive a text message alert when their food benefits are distributed. Families can check the website, www.connectebt.com, to see if the summer benefit was deposited.
• Nearly all eligible children throughout New York State who had their in-person attendance reduced during the 2020 - 2021 school year due to the pandemic have been issued their P-EBT food benefits. You can check your family's P-EBT food benefit transaction history by visiting www.connectebt.com or calling 1-888-328-6399.

As a school district, please note that we are not involved with distributing the EBT, P-EBT, or SNAP funds. All the necessary reporting was submitted at the beginning of the school year. Unfortunately, we do not have any additional information and cannot answer any parent calls regarding P-EBT; therefore, calls do not need to be forwarded to the District Office.

For any additional information, please visit www.connectebt.com or call 1-888-328-6399

Tuesday, June 14th, 2022—Attention Syracuse Academy of Science Charter School Families:

There has been a calendar change for the last day of school for the 2021 - 2022 school year. The original last day of school was a half-day on Friday, June 24^th. Please note this date has since changed! The new last day of school will be on Thursday, June 23^rd, and will be a full day for all students.

Please feel free to contact your students' school directly with any questions about this change of date.

Friday, June 10th, 2022—The New York State Regents Exams will begin on Wednesday, June 15^th, 2022. Please click here to view the June 2022 Regents Examination Schedule.

Please note that Regents Exams in the morning will begin at 8:15 AM, and Regents Exams in the afternoon will begin at 12:15 PM. Students must stay a minimum of two hours for their exam. Students will NOT be able to remain in the building after the exam unless they are staying with a teacher to review for the Regents Exam.

Syracuse Academy of Science high school will not have regular classes during Regents Exam week. The only students in the building will be those taking the Regents Exam or with a teacher studying for an upcoming exam.

During Regents Exam Week, the bus pick-up will follow the regular normal school day schedule. The pick-up from school will be 11:45 AM. This schedule will be effective from June 15^th - 17^th and June 21^st - 23^rd.

We wish all our students the best of luck during Regents Exam Week!