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.

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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On Thursday, March 22, 2018, annual breakfast with our superintendent Dr. Hayali was held at the district office, but this time #SASCS Lady Atoms had special gifts for Dr. Hayali. We had a chance to play the Section III Class C final for 3 years back to back and get the first program`s title this year along with Regional Title and State Finalist Title.

We always appreciate the support that we receive from District Office especially from Dr. Hayali, Dr. Kocak and Mrs. Brand. They work tirelessly for the students of Syracuse Academy of Science. Dr. Hayali talked about what is next for the girls and how they need to study to continue their education, become productive citizens and give back to community any way possible.

Athletic Department thanks for the support for these special #SASAtoms student-athletes.

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Monday, March 19, 2018 was a special day at Syracuse Academy of Science for Lady Atoms Basketball Team. Whole school came together in the morning to celebrate these special student-athletes. The team accomplish a lot this year by winning the girls basketball program`s first Section III, Regional, and State Finalist Titles.

Athletic Department and the Lady Atoms thank a lot for the support we received from administration, staff, and students. Special thanks go to Coach Reginald Pickard and Donniesha Terry for their hard work and dedication.

2017-18 #SASCS Girls Varsity Basketball Team Roster

• #1 Lyrik Jackson
• #4 Anyiaha Powell
• #5 Xyel Bradford
• #11 Diamonne Harris
• #15 Erykah Pasha
• #20 Josette Rowser-Groh
• #23 Freey Pleasants
• #24 Alexius Pierce
• #40 Zion Patterson

2017-18 SAS Girls Varsity Basketball Record

• Overall Record 20-5
• League Record 12-0
• OHSL Patriot National Champions
• Class C Sectional Champions
• Regional Champions
• 2017-2018 Class C New York State Champions Finalists
• Ranked #2 in New York State

Let`s Goooo #SASAtoms…

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Syracuse Academy of Science girls' run ended in overtime of Class C hoops final.

The #SASAtoms accomplished a lot - winning the program's first Section III title and advancing to the state final four.

SAS missed out on only one goal, as Section IX champion Millbrook bested the Atoms, 67-64, in overtime in the Class C state championship game at Hudson Valley Community College.

"We came up short, but we accomplished a whole lot," #SASCS coach Reggie Pickard said after his team came out on the short end of the 4-minute extra session, during which the Atoms led three times before surrendering the final four points. "Overtime game, we lost to a great team, a well-coached team."

SAS, who finish 19-5, lost despite a determined effort from senior Lyrik Jackson, who led the Atoms with 24 points and 15 rebounds, and junior Diamonne Harris, who added 23 points.

"She made a big difference," Pickard said.

Millbrook led the whole way, until there was just one minute left in regulation. A basket by Jackson tied the game at 54-54.

The Blazers pushed the lead back to four points with 34 seconds left, but SAS got a pair of free throws from Jackson to pull within two and 6-0 sophomore Erykah Pasha sent the game into overtime by converting two free throws with no time left on the clock after she was fouled on a put back attempt at the buzzer.

The Atoms led three times in the extra session - 60-59, 62-61 and 64-63 - before the Blazers got their final points from reserve junior forward Claire Martell, who hit a basket and two free throws in the final 45 seconds.

Pickard said he told his players to keep their heads high.

"I just told them they had no reason to hang their heads," said Pickard, who started the varsity program at SAS in 2010. "We set a goal at the beginning of the season. We reached our goal, but we just came up short."

Pickard said his all-state senior, Jackson, was all heart.

"She played hurt. She twisted her ankle early on. Her shoulder was still sore from the fall yesterday. She was banged up. But she gave it her all. She gave it her heart," he said.

The coach said he hoped the Atoms would be back, albeit probably in a higher classification. Nearly everyone associated with Section III basketball expects that SAS will be moved up in class by the competition committee.

Article posted at http://highschoolsports.syracuse.com/news/article/-7252830500078429933/syracuse-academy-of-science-girls-run-ends-in-overtime-of-class-c-hoops-final/

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