On Wednesday, April 4th, 2018 First-grade students from #SASCS dabbled in the fine art at Feats of Clay. By selecting their own clay sculptures and approaching each piece through the eyes of a master painter, students created works to last a lifetime. Go Atoms! #SASCS #SASAtoms
On Thursday, March 29th, 2018 the #SASCS Middle School held its 4th Annual Staff vs. Student Basketball Game. Students from the 5th, 6th, and 7th grade pitted their youth and speed against the size and experience of the staff members. Although the staff members proved victorious, the game was fun for all participants and spectators. This annual event is a crowd favorite and is a great way for staff and students to bond. Go Atoms! #SASAtoms #SASCS
On Tuesday, March 27, 2018, SAS Middle School 7th graders visited the Rochester Institute of Technology RIT). On campus, students took an exploratory tour of several buildings, including, but not limited to, science, business, design, technology and engineering. Students ate lunch and participated in a hands-on group activity in which they built a tower out of paper, index cards and tape. The towers were to be designed with three things in mind: beauty, height and strength. First-place winners received RIT t-shirts and bragging rights. This visit is one among many that are part of our continual commitment to prepare our students for college education. Go ATOMS! #SASAtoms #SASCS
SAS Elementary and Symphoria partner together for an exciting project! In the 2018-2019 school year, students at the SAS elementary will have the opportunity to learn how to play a musical instrument. As part of the partnership, Symphoria will provide the teaching staff to teach students one of the following instruments: flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, violin and cello during an after school program.
On Tuesday, March 27, 2018, as a kick off to the new partnership, Symphoria came to SAS elementary and presented a small concert. The concert was followed by a meet and greet with members of Symphoria and SAS students were invited to a musical instrument “petting zoo” to try the instruments and decide on their choice.
The goal of this partnership is to give students at SAS the opportunity to excel in music alongside science, technology, engineering and math and to continue to build relationships within our community.
On Tuesday, March 27, 2018, to conclude our speaker series of the female leadership panel, we welcomed Jessica Graham from Infinity Northeast, Inc., Natalie Stetson from the Erie Canal Museum and Maggie Foster of the Mundy branch library. All three speakers provided our 8th and 9th grade girls with personal insight about education, jobs and struggles that led them down their own career paths. The 8th and 9th grade boys met with Vincent Love from 100 Black Men to help them navigate career direction, make goals and work through struggles. We thank all the speakers for their great community support. Go ATOMS! #SASCS #SASAtoms
On Monday, March 26, 2018, the middle school kicked off College Week with guest speaker Wes Whiteside from the Newhouse School at Syracuse University. Wes discussed college requirements and the admissions process with all 7th graders, drawing from his work at Syracuse University as an academic adviser and previous experience in college admissions. He offered hands-on activities in which students could state positive things about themselves and provide examples of college admission requirements. Wes explained crucial information about SAT and ACT tests, college admissions essays, self-discipline, time management, organization and plagiarism. At SAS we remain fully committed to our college preparatory mission to create tomorrow’s leaders! Go ATOMS! #SASCS #SASAtoms
On Sunday, March 25, 2018, several students from SAS Middle School attended the CNY Science and Engineering Fair by MOST Museum at the SRC Arena. Students in 5th, 6th and 7th grade worked very hard to compete at this level. Our school had winners in both 5th and 6th grade. Natalie Shelley and Landon Barfknecht took home Honors level awards for 5th grade, and Morgan Purcell took home an Honors award for 6th grade. We are proud of all our students who went to the fair. They are sterling examples of what we strive to create at SAS: scientists of tomorrow! Go ATOMS! #SASAtoms #SASCS
On, Monday, March 26, 2018, third-grade students from SAS Elementary School enjoyed a field trip to Cazenovia Sports Bowl. While bowling together, students worked on team-building skills and sportsmanship--two important aspects of their physical education. The experience provided hands-on learning that was loads of fun for everyone.
On Sunday, March 25, 2018, the 39th annual CNY Science and Engineering Fair (#CNYSEF) took place at SRC Arena on the Onondaga Community College campus. Mr Asmus and Mr. Sigindere were at the fair with a group of high school students. Mr Carter also attended the fair with a group of middle school students.
The fair is organized by the MOST and supported by SRC Inc., Lockheed Martin, The Dorothy and Marshall M. Reisman Foundation, IEEE, Saab Defense and Security, Syracuse University Engineering & Computer Science, and the Technology Alliance of Central New York.
Our students represented our school very well and received number of awards:
Azamat Karimov and Riley Phuc received high honors award and medal in the senior (9-12) division. They also received IEEE Awards in Electrical and Computer Engineering.
Wah Hee Dar and Moo Ra Say received Terra Science & Education Award.
Jamila Eatman was also at the event with her parent. She received number of awards and prices. She became 1 of 3 finalist in CNYSEF 2018 and will participate at New York State Science Congress in SUNY Buffalo. She received $40k scholarship from SU. Her project received an environmental award from SUNY-ESF, as well as a Chemistry award from CNY section of the American Chemical Society. She received a SUNY Oswego Genius Olympiad Award and was invited to this year's #GENIUS Olympiad. Her project was also selected for Stockholm Junior Water Prize event. #SASCS #SASAtoms
On Friday, March 23, 2018, the SAS Atoms high school band traveled to Albany, NY to perform as part of the Music in Our Schools Month Festival in the capitol. They performed in the concourse for elected officials and passersby and toured the capitol building. The band was excited to share their music with people in Albany and demonstrate the importance of music programs in schools. #SASCS #SASAtoms #NYSAssembly #MIOSM #MusicConnectsUs
- Lady Atoms attended an Annual Breakfast with our Superintendent Dr. Hayali
- Congratulations to SASCS Lady Atoms
- It was a magic season for the Syracuse Academy of Science girls basketball team
- SAS blanks Allegany-Limestone in final minutes for 55-50 win in Class C girls basketball semifinal
- Inspired effort gives SAS win over Bainbridge-Guilford, berth in state semifinals
- Rince Na Sonas School of Irish Dance visits the Middle School
- High Schoolers attended National College Fair at OCC
- Read Across America: The Finale
- SUNY ESF students work with 5th Graders to teach erosion
- Women's Leadership Panel