Thursday, July 17th, 2021—Over the past few years, Syracuse Academy of Science Deans Pamela Smith & Meghan Miller collaborated with SANY consultant, Patricia Schmidt, who researched and wrote a book which illustrates the power of culturally responsive teaching and learning as it becomes embedded in the New York State Education Curriculum. This book is called, Authentic Voices: Culturally Responsive Teaching and Learning.
Over the years, educators, families, and community members contributed to this unique program with the goal of enhancing learning environments by applying the languages and cultures of their students in their classrooms. Strong, carefully attentive, school leadership encouraged culturally responsive teaching & learning with the belief that children in this urban, economically stressed area could demonstrate significant academic and social/emotional gains.
A CRTL Montage was created for this book. It includes classrooms, children, teachers, family, and community members. Teachers collected CRTL experiences and presented them to Producer, Dean Meghan Miller and Director, Designer, Dean Pamela Smith. They also received support for the montage from Instructor Allen Lauricella & Graduate Assistant Elizabeth Kenny, Syracuse University, Newhouse School.
Readers of this book will witness culturally responsive lessons, family interviews, and whole school events that honor languages and cultures represented in the school. Sample classrooms’ culturally responsive lessons tied to the curriculum, are presented. Additionally, qualitative and quantitative student academic and affective gains are analyzed. Moreover, this book clearly demonstrates the talents, vision, and compassionate care given to children and their families by exceptional educators.
Tuesday, July 6th, 2021—Attention Syracuse Academy of Science Families: We will begin our Summer Meals Program starting on Tuesday, July 6th through Friday, August 13th. Please click here for additional information regarding meal pick-up locations and times - please note that each location has varying hours of operation. To find out which site is closest to you, please text FOOD to 877-877, or call (315) 435-4207 with any questions.
Also, please click here to view additional meal locations throughout New York State.
Breakfast and Lunch Menu
- Please click here to view the Summer Meals Breakfast Menu.
- Please click here to view the Summer Meals Lunch Menu.
- There will be daily meal alternatives of:
- Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich with fresh baby carrots.
- Cheese Sandwich with fresh baby carrots
- 1% Milk, Skim white milk, or Fat-Free Chocolate milk will be made available daily.
- There will be daily meal alternatives of:
- Weekend grab bags will be served Thursday at all sites for Saturday and Sunday Consumption. Weekend grab bags will consist of the following items:
- Cereal
- Raisins
- Tortilla Chips with Salsa
- Cheese sauce
- Nutri-Grain Bar
- Applesauce
- Wango Mango Juice
- Sunbutter Cup
- Graham Crackers
- Milk variety
Friday, June 18th, 2021—In observance of Juneteenth, there will be no school on Friday, June 18th. Classes will resume on Monday, June 21st.
Juneteenth is the commemoration of the end of slavery in the United States. The origins of the commemoration date back to June 19th, 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!
Monday, June 14th, 2021—Attention Syracuse Academy of Science Middle School families:
The 2020 - 2021 school yearbooks are available to order today! Yearbooks can be purchased by clicking here or by visiting the Jostens' link in your student's Google Classroom. Please note, supplies are limited. Please see below for additional ordering details.
2020 -2021 School Yearbook Ordering Details
- Cost: $19.44
- Last Day to Purchase: 06/22/2
- Delivery: Yearbooks will be delivered to Syracuse Academy of Science Middle School for you to pick up.
- Link: http://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A01127085
Thursday, May 27th, 2021—New York State has launched its new vaccination scholarship incentive program called, 'Get a Shot to Make Your Future.' Students who are between the ages of 12 -17 and are have received the COVID-19 vaccine, can enter for a chance to win a full scholarship to a SUNY or CUNY school.
- Tuesday, June 15th
- Tuesday, June 22nd
- Tuesday, June 29th
Wednesday, June 2nd, 2021—Syracuse Academy of Science elementary school's 2020 - 2021 yearbooks are now available to be purchased. Please note there is a limited supply of yearbooks. If families are interested in purchasing a yearbook for their student(s), please visit Syracuse Academy of Science elementary school’s main office, while supplies last.
Monday, May 31st, 2021—Memorial Day honors those who made the ultimate sacrifice serving in the country's armed forces. There will be no school on Monday, May 31st in observance of Memorial Day. Tuesday, June 1st is a Contingency Snow Day, there will be no school. Classes will resume on Wednesday, June 2nd. Enjoy this long weekend, Atoms!
Friday, May 28th, 2021—Attention, families: As Memorial Day weekend approaches, please be reminded that there will be No School on Friday, May 28th, Monday, May 31st (Memorial Day) and Tuesday, June 1st.
Friday, May 28th and Tuesday, June 1st are contingency snow days. Enjoy this long extended Memorial Day weekend, Atoms!
Monday, May 10th, 2021—Syracuse Academy of Science high school is hosting a TikTok Celebrity Impersonation Contest that is running now through Friday, May 28th. All students are welcome to participate in this contest. Please see below for information regarding the contest details, rules, and how to sign up.
How to Register
Students can sign up in the Daily Attendance Google Classroom or by clicking here.
Contest Details
Students who wish to participate in the TikTok Celebrity Impersonation Contest will have an opportunity to impersonate their favorite celebrity by performing one of the following options.
- Singing
- Acting
- Talking
- Telling Jokes
Students can act out a scene from their favorite movie, sing or rap like one of their favorite artists (you don't have to sound like them), the sky's the limit!
Judging Criteria
The judges for the TikTok Celebrity Impersonation Contest will be composed of students who have elected to not participate in this event. Video entries will be judged on the following criteria.
- Creativity
- Accuracy
- Entertainment Level
Contest Rules
- Videos must be school appropriate.
- Inappropriate actions, language or gestures will not be tolerated. This includes and is not limited to: the use of foul language, sexist or racist jokes, drug or alcohol references, middle finger.
- Participants must wear proper attire (i.e. fully clothed).
- Participants must be of the student submitting or a fellow SANY classmate.
- Videos should be 3 minutes or less.
- The last day to submit your entry to the TikTok Celebrity Impersonation Contest is Friday, May 28th.
- Winners will be announced on Friday, June 4th.
Entries that do not follow these rules will automatically be disqualified.
Tuesday, May 11th, 2021—Syracuse Academy of Science Charter School announces its two Contingency Snow Day dates for Friday, May 28th and Tuesday, June 1st. There will be no school for the Atoms and staff. Enjoy your long weekend, Atoms!
Friday, May 14th, 2021—Syracuse Academy of Science high school invites you to celebrate the cultural diversity of our school and community on Friday, May 21st for World Culture Day. To celebrate, we are creating a map of our school community and our connections to other countries. Please see below more information on how students can participate.
How to Participate
- Students can add to our map by clicking here to share their connections with another country. These connections can include but are not limited to: countries they have traveled to, have lived, and have family.
Celebrating Cultural Diversity
- Students will also have an opportunity to share anything additional about the countries they have connections with. Below are some ideas and suggestions.
- Greetings from around the world - a short video of how to say “hello” in another language you speak.
- Fashion show - an image or video of you wearing traditional clothing
- Share what you know or conduct research on a culture. This can include language, music, dress, art, food, festivals, celebrations, dance.
- Submit an image or video of you/your family in a cultural celebration.
- Submit a recipe.
Submission Deadline
- Please note that all submissions are due by Friday, May 14th to your teacher or to Ms. Carlson
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . World Cultures Day is Friday, May 21st.