Saturday, September 9th, 2023: Mr. Kovar and Mr. Zengin took Syracuse Academy of Science robotics members to the First Tech Challenge Kick-Off event at Mohawk Valley Community College. This year's mission was revealed, and the game is called "CenterStage." It challenges our students to unleash their creativity and problem-solving skills as they design, build, and program robots. The game's objective is to collect hexagon-shaped plastic pieces, known as pixels, in four different colors, lift them to the desired level, and then place them on the backdrop panel. 

Participants include Andre McClain, Migual Mathis, Jenel Virgilio, Yakina Sika Amoah, Mickayla Pagan, Samara Hurtado, Araceli Goodyear, Quatice Williams, Aamiran Ridha, Lester Gonzales, Arna Boatema Amoah, and Elda Goodyear.

Congratulations to all participants, and good luck!

Friday, September 8th, 2023: This year at Syracuse Academy of Science Elementary, we are working on developing the key character traits we celebrate each month. This month, our character trait is “Responsibility.” On Friday, September 8th, Ms. Cahalan and Mr. Robinson went to each classroom to discuss the meaning of “Responsibility.”

Stay tuned later this month to see which Atoms will be recognized for showing Responsibility and will be named September's Students of the Month!

Wednesday, September 6th, 2023: Ladies and gentlemen, introducing our Syracuse Academy of Science Elementary School teachers and administrators! It’s tradition for the staff to take a family photo before the start of the year. This year was no different! We are so ready for a fantastic year!

Tuesday, September 5th, 2023: Before there was the first day of school, there was an Open House. Families and scholars were invited into Syracuse Academy of Science Elementary on Tuesday, September 5th, to meet their teachers, see their classroom, and have a fun photoshoot! We had a fantastic turnout, and seeing everyone before the school year began was terrific. Here's to an incredible 23-24 school year!

Tuesday, August 23rd, 2023: Syracuse Academy of Science Elementary School is gearing up for the start of the year with some Parent/Student Orientation Sessions. Parents and students have been invited to the building to meet with our behavior team and get refreshed on the expectations of a SANY scholar. Ms. Rob and Mr. Robinson reviewed the dress code, the code of conduct, and behavior expectations.

There are two more opportunities for Orientation: Thursday, August 24th at 12:00 or 4:00.

It's been great to see our returning and new students before school starts, and we hope to see more!

Grab your headset and get ready to explore a new way of learning. Syracuse Academy of Science high school is delving into the technology of the future. During the 2023-24 school year, the school will add Virtual Reality and META software to its learning library, where teachers and students can immerse themselves in a new world of education. Software programs have been installed on the VR headsets where students can talk with people from the past, dive into plant and animal cells, and explore virtual artifacts which make learning come to life. We are so excited to be able to offer our students and educators this opportunity.

June 25- 30th, 2023: Syracuse Academy of Science High School students attended a summer cyber security camp at Le Moyne College. Throughout this enriching program, they delved into the fascinating world of cybersecurity, exploring different concepts, practices, and hands-on activities. With their passion and dedication, they presented outstanding projects to round out the week. As a token of recognition for their hard work, each participant was awarded a well-deserved certificate and a Raspberry Pi device, empowering them to continue their journey in technology and innovation.

Congratulations to all the bright minds who participated in this camp—you are the future guardians of cyberspace! Keep shining and exploring the endless possibilities of cybersecurity!

Wednesday, August 9th, 2023: Dr. Basic, SANY District Safety Coordinator, provided a presentation to SANY parents, families, students, staff, and stakeholders for the annual public hearing for the District-Wide School Safety plan. Syracuse Academy of Science places huge importance on school safety and works with all stakeholders to ensure we are constantly improving our policies and emergency plan.

The 2023-24 SANY Safety Plan can be found here.

Thank you for working together to make our school safer for all Atoms.

Friday, August 4th, 2023: More than 50 Syracuse Academy of Science and Syracuse City School District students are now officially digital ambassadors. The AT&T 'Cuse Youth Digital Ambassador Program, powered by Tech4Kidz and Syracuse University, graduated its first class of local digital ambassadors in grades 5 through 7. These students live in areas impacted by the digital divide, meaning the households can't access or afford internet or computers. Students spent a week of their summer vacation learning skills like artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, coding, and media literacy. On the program's final day, participating scholars were surprised with new laptops presented by Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh, State Senator Rachel May, and State Assemblywoman Pamela Hunter. Students also received an AT&T Digital Ambassadors certificate for their hard work and dedication.

Wednesday, August 2nd, 2023: During July, Syracuse Academy of Science Elementary School combined learning with fun at the Summer Enrichment program. During the three-week session, students worked on various projects and science activities. Some highlights include a Rube Goldberg Machine, where scholars created a chain reaction using marbles, cardboard tubes, and dominoes based on Rube Goldberg Machines; paper making, where students made paper using paper pulp and confetti pieces and were able to draw on it and create with it again!

There was also a paper airplane contest, skittles rainbows, borax crystals, and daily building challenges! Students also made kaleidoscopes and penny spinners!

We can't wait to continue the enrichment program next year.