Saturday May 13th the Diversity Club hosted a Mother’s Day brunch.
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On Wednesday, May 17th, 2017, the 5th grade students of the SAS Middle School took a trip to the WCNY building on Fayette Street in Syracuse. While there, they participated in an amazing program called Enterprise America.
This is an excerpt from WCNY’s website: Students apply the STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) and financial and civic literacy skills they have learned to run the city’s 14 businesses and City Hall, becoming business entrepreneurs and employees, consumers and citizens. They enact laws, elect a mayor and judge and enroll in a health insurance program. The business owners negotiate loans at the bank, while their employees get busy manufacturing products and pricing services including webpage design. Business accountants prepare invoices and pay bills. Journalists and photographers write stories and take photos for the city’s online newspaper. Utility company staff explain benefits of alternative energy options to business owners. Students exercise their civic duties by casting votes on city issues on a real voting machine and learn how to manage their money and time.
Students were eager to participate in this endeavor. Several businesses turned a profit in our time at the city. This was our 3rd year attending this program and truly hallmarks our commitment to preparing our students for participation in a 21st century world!
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On Tuesday, May 16th, 2017, the 6th grade students of the SAS Middle School took a trip to the WCNY building on Fayette Street in Syracuse. While there, they participated in an amazing program called Enterprise America.
This is an excerpt from WCNY’s website: Students apply the STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) and financial and civic literacy skills they have learned to run the city’s 14 businesses and City Hall, becoming business entrepreneurs and employees, consumers and citizens. They enact laws, elect a mayor and judge and enroll in a health insurance program. The business owners negotiate loans at the bank, while their employees get busy manufacturing products and pricing services including webpage design. Business accountants prepare invoices and pay bills. Journalists and photographers write stories and take photos for the city’s online newspaper. Utility company staff explain benefits of alternative energy options to business owners. Students exercise their civic duties by casting votes on city issues on a real voting machine and learn how to manage their money and time.
Students were eager to participate in this endeavor. Several businesses turned a profit in our time at the city. This was our 3rd year attending this program and truly hallmarks our commitment to preparing our students for participation in a 21st century world!
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On Monday, May 15th, 2017, the 7th grade students of the SAS Middle School took a trip to the WCNY building on Fayette Street in Syracuse. While there, they participated in an amazing program called Enterprise America.
This is an excerpt from WCNY’s website: Students apply the STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) and financial and civic literacy skills they have learned to run the city’s 14 businesses and City Hall, becoming business entrepreneurs and employees, consumers and citizens. They enact laws, elect a mayor and judge and enroll in a health insurance program. The business owners negotiate loans at the bank, while their employees get busy manufacturing products and pricing services including webpage design. Business accountants prepare invoices and pay bills. Journalists and photographers write stories and take photos for the city’s online newspaper. Utility company staff explain benefits of alternative energy options to business owners. Students exercise their civic duties by casting votes on city issues on a real voting machine and learn how to manage their money and time.
Students were eager to participate in this endeavor. Several businesses turned a profit in our time at the city. This was our 3rd year attending this program and truly hallmarks our commitment to preparing our students for participation in a 21st century world!
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On Friday, May 12th, 2017 the SAS Middle School was proud to host its first Muffins for Mom event. This wonderful event was organized to celebrate the many great female influences that are in our students' lives. In attendance were visitors from nearly forty families. Mothers, sisters, aunts, cousins, and grandmothers all were able to sit and enjoy some delicious muffins and some great conversations! Thank you for all that you do for our students!
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On Wednesday, May 10th, 2017 the SAS Middle School attended the Syracuse Chiefs Education Day at NBT Stadium. Students were on hand to see our Chiefs battle against the Buffalo Bisons. Although the hometown team lost, students were able to enjoy the sights, sounds and the delicious food at the stadium. We cannot wait until next year to go and root for our team again. Go Chiefs!
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On Friday, May 5th, 2017, Miss Bittel's social studies class had a guest speaker. Mr. Valle (the father of our very own Mrs. Slate), joined the 5th grade social studies classes. He presented on Mexican culture with a focus on Cinco De Mayo. Our wonderful guest also brought a treat of Frito Pie (chili over Frito chips with cheese on top) for the students to sample. Music, dancing, food and the presentation of Mexican culture made the experience fun and exciting for our 5th graders!
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On Friday, May 5th 2017, the SAS Middle School held its Student of the Month Ceremony for the month of April. As staff, we love to take the time to recognize the amazing efforts of our students. Each winner displayed any number of admirable qualities such as honesty, hard-working, positive attitude, as well as others. As we look to finish the school year, events such as this highlight the many wonderful students at our school. Keep shining bright ATOMS!
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Syracuse Academy of Science senior Amari Williams was accepted to Cornell University. He applied to 14 colleges in his search. Cornell was his first choice.
During his time at SAS Amari participated in the drama crew and was part of the Science Olympiad instructed by Dr. Ay.
“Amari is a brilliant student who is excellent in both the courses he has taken and the research he has done. – Dr. Ay
Last year Amari was accepted into the Summer Science Immersion Program at SUNY Oswego. The program is held in July and provides students an opportunity to assist undergraduate or graduate students with their research projects. With his research he participated in the Central New York Science and Engineering fair where he won an honor medal. He and his partner were invited to Syracuse University for a research talk.
Amari achieved all of this by staying focused during his studies. His advice to his fellow students is to "try to keep doing better than before. ... It’s important to fix mistakes and overcome hurdles.”
Amari would like to thank Mrs.Brand, Dr. Kocak, Dr. Hayali, Mr. Bak and all the supportive teachers. Throughout his studies, all his teachers have been helpful, especially Mrs. Kubat, whom Amari says was a big help in the process, and Ms. McGinnis, whose AP literature class prepared him to write his college entrance essay.
Amari will major in Industrial Labor Relations with a focus in Business and Finance in the fall. Good luck, Amari!
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Friday May 5th and Saturday May 6th, the student directed play Alice in Wonderland: Urban Edition, took place at the High School. The evening's events totaled about an hour long, including an opening short skit that was student written and directed. The story starts with Alice and her sister at the Park. While her sister is on her cellphone Alice follows Rabbit down a subway tunnel and encounters a host of strange urban-type characters, including a Rat, a Caterpillar, a Cook, the Queen of Hearts, and a Grinning Cat. These characters each offer Alice advice on her journey.
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- SAS High School Visited by Alfred University Representative
- SAS Elementary Bottle and Can Drive
- SAS Elementary Annual Cultural Cruise
- SAS Elementary 4-H Tap Trees
- SAS Elementary Celebrates Dr. Seuss' Birthday!
- High School Students Travel to Europe
- 8th annual LAT Fair
- Staff vs. Students Volleyball Game at the Middle School
- SAS High School Girls attend Seminar
- The NED Show visits the Middle School