Wednesday, October 23rd, 2024: A group of Syracuse Academy of Science Elementary Atoms were delighted when SANY Superintendent Dr. Tolga Hayali stopped by Ms. Raymond and Ms. Figueroa's 1B classroom for a special read-aloud! Dr. Hayali told the scholars all about his role as a superintendent and then treated them to a fun reading of "The Good Egg." 

The #SASAtoms showed excellent listening skills and enjoyed every moment of the story! Thank you, Dr. Hayali, for making this day so memorable. We can’t wait for your next visit!

Tuesday, October 22nd, 2024: Syracuse Academy of Science 6th and 7th-grade students had the incredible opportunity to learn from the New York State Department of Transportation experts about the massive I-81 viaduct project here in Syracuse! 

Our Atoms were fascinated to hear about this $2.25 billion project, which aims to transform how we get around the city by creating new access points to make getting downtown more accessible and efficient. 

With an estimated five-year timeline, this project will bring significant changes to our community. But that’s not all! The NYSDOT team also led two hands-on STEM activities: students worked together to build a tower using plastic cups and string (where they could only touch the string!) and constructed a bridge using paper! Scholars did an incredible job, and we may even have some future architects in the building. 

Thank you to the New York State DOT team for sparking curiosity and teamwork and helping our students see how their city is evolving!

Saturday, October 12th, 2024: Syracuse Academy of Science High School proudly announces that two of our Robotics Team students, Gianna Ciciaralli and Ghader Alomeri, earned second place in the high school division at the MOST Catapult Challenge! The Robotics Team attended the competition with 6 teams and 12 students. Congratulations to all! 

Saturday, October 12th, 2024: Talented 4th-grade students from the Syracuse Academy of Science Catapult Club participated in the Catapult Competition at the Museum of Science & Technology. After weeks of designing, building, and refining their catapults, they were ready to test their creations in two key challenges: accuracy and distance. 

The event was filled with excitement as students launched their catapults, cheering each other on and learning from other teams. Their hard work, creativity, and team spirit truly stood out, earning them the Team Spirit Award! We are incredibly proud of their enthusiasm, teamwork, and passion for STEM.

Congratulations to all our students for their fantastic efforts and achievements!

Friday, September 20th, 2024: Syracuse Academy of Science 9th-grade students in Ms. Lyn’s Global classes are constructing world maps to gain a deeper understanding of historical events from a geographical perspective. This hands-on project helps students connect the dots between history and the world around them, bringing the past to life!

Saturday, September 14th, 2024: Shoutout to the Syracuse Academy of Science Boys High School soccer team for an amazing comeback effort against Cazenovia! Down 4-0 at halftime, they fought back to 4-2 and shut down the Caz Lakers in the second half! 

Proud of the grit and determination—way to represent the SASA toms!

Friday, September 13th, 2024: Second, third, and fourth-grade Syracuse Academy of Science Atoms kicked off their first week of Art with a unique twist! Ms. A-B introduced these scholars to a Jenga-inspired game called Pick One! Students had a blast searching for colors while carefully balancing their towers. The challenge? Keep the tower from tumbling!

It’s all about learning with a dash of fun!

Tuesday, August 27th, 2024: Syracuse Academy of Science Middle School staff celebrated the new school year with smiles, laughter, and serious teamwork during their annual team-building activities! Staff and teachers are ready to inspire, lead, and grow together as we embark on another fantastic academic year! 

Monday, August 21st, 2024: This week, Deans, curriculum coordinators, and coaches are participating in an intensive training on the Marzano "New Art and Science of Teaching" framework held at Syracuse Academy of Science High School. Dr. Melanie Magee, a coach, consultant, and presenter from Marzano Resources, led the training. The sessions' primary focus is effectively using the Marzano framework to coach teachers and improve instructional practices. Key areas covered include direct instruction and strategies for increasing student engagement, which have been reviewed in depth to enhance teaching quality across SANY schools.

Thursday, August 1st, 2024: This summer, Syracuse Academy of Science Elementary School Atoms had an amazing time at our Summer Art Enrichment Program! The students explored various art techniques and mediums, creating beautiful artwork and spending time indoors and outdoors. Our scholars truly had a blast!