Thursday, December 7th, 2023: Syracuse Academy of Science Elementary School Atoms competed in the annual 3rd Grade Spelling Bee! Spellers have been practicing for weeks, and the competition was tough, with over 30 students trying to spell their way to the top. 2nd graders enjoyed watching their classmates and maybe even practicing a little for next year!

Some words that stumped our competitors were Oddity, Yesterday, and Bronze. The competition was won on the word Sewing!

Everyone tried their best, and we are proud of all our competitors! The top three spellers were awarded 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place ribbons!

Way to go, Atoms!

Tuesday, December 5th, 2023: For the second year, Syracuse Academy of Science Elementary School has come together for a donation drive to benefit We Rise Above the Streets Recovery Outreach. Atoms filled boxes and bags with coats, hats, gloves, toiletries, and other items to donate to the organization that provides help for homeless individuals and others in need.

We are so proud of the generosity shown by our scholars and their families!  

Thursday, December 7th, 2023: For College & Career Week, CNY Central Anchor Megan Coleman paid a special visit to Syracuse Academy of Science Kindergarteners! Megan told Atoms about how her job as a journalist is to get information and tell stories. She showed students fun videos of her trying different foods and rides at the New York State Fair and the various equipment she and other journalists use, like a camera and microphone. Scholars were very excited to welcome Megan into their classroom. We have some future journalists in our school! 

Tuesday, December 5th, 2023: Syracuse Academy of Science Elementary School students aren’t skipping a beat, kicking off the holiday season with a generous project! For each heart Atoms build and share, LEGO's #BuildToGive project will donate a LEGO set to a child in need this holiday season. 

Thank you for practicing citizenship and giving back to the community!

Friday, December 1st, 2023: Every Friday is a dress-down day for Syracuse Academy of Science High School teachers! Every Friday, the teachers pick a theme. Last Friday was "Dress Like Your Students Day." Teachers aced this assignment!

Thursday, November 30th, 2023: Syracuse Academy of Science Elementary School celebrated the character trait Citizenship for November. To be a good citizen, you must do your best to improve your school, community, and country. Citizenship helps our school and community. Teachers and administrators celebrated Atoms who have exhibited these traits throughout November. 

Tuesday, November 21st, 2023: The Kind Kiddos Lunch Bunch group at Syracuse Academy of Science Elementary spread warmth and love this holiday season by writing letters to U.S. soldiers and patients at Upstate Hospital. 

Great job spreading holiday cheer, Atoms!

Thursday, November 16, 2023: Syracuse Academy of Science Middle School students enjoyed lunch with Superintendent Dr. Hayali. Students, both new to our district and some who have been here since Kindergarten, spoke with Dr. Hayali about everyday life in Middle School and gave suggestions on some things they would like to see in the future at our school. They also talked about their future aspirations. We have actors, entrepreneurs, and teachers in the making!

Friday, November 17th, 2023: Syracuse Academy of Science Middle School held the first quarter awards breakfast. Scholars were rewarded for their academics and citizenship for the year's first quarter. 

Congratulations, Atoms!

Thursday, November 16th, 2023: Families flooded Syracuse Academy of Science Elementary School for an Under the Sea-themed Literacy Night! Life was the bubbles as families and Atoms enjoyed games, prizes, scavenger hunts, books to buy, books to read, photo booths, and more! 

Families and students had a "whale-y" good time at our first evening event of the year!