Friday, December 10th, 2021—Syracuse Academy of Science elementary school makes it a December to remember with their annual Door Decorating contest. This year, classrooms were tasked with coming up with their own theme and of course decorating their door. Let’s just say the creativity was ‘otter this world,’ and left you walking in a winter wonderland.

Congratulations to Ms. Figueroa's kindergarten class for being named the 2021 Door Decorating Contest winner, with their door theme of Learning in a Winter Wonderland.

Sunday, December 12th, 2021—Last weekend Mr. Yaman's Congressional Awards students headed out to the greater Syracuse community to not only lend a hand, but to ultimately make a difference (and an impact) this holiday season to over 200 families at the Blessing Box CNY Food Distribution event - a local organization aimed to help fight hunger.

During the event, Atoms helped sort various household items, non-perishable food items, personal hygiene products, hats and mittens into boxes and bags for those in need to pick up and take with them.

Thank you Atoms for helping make a difference in our community. Keep up the great work, and we look to continue hearing (and seeing) the ways you have made an impact in serving the greater Syracuse community.

Tuesday, November 30th, 2021—Earlier this week, Syracuse Academy of Science elementary school recognized its November Students of the Month for demonstrating the character trait of Citizenship, and were always willing to help, and contribute in the classroom.

We would like to congratulate the students selected for November's Student of the Month ceremony! Keep up the great work and remember to tune in each month as we share, and celebrate the students selected for our monthly Student on the Month celebration. Each month, students will be recognized for their demonstration of that month's character trait. Keep up the great work, Atoms.

Monday, December 6th, 2021—'Tis the season to save! Syracuse Academy of Science middle school Atoms, please mark your calendar for the following two Dollar Dog Dates.

• Wednesday, December 8th
• Wednesday, December 22nd

During the holiday season it is a great time to practice being smart money managers and to save. Students who are participating in Empower Federal Credit Union's Dollar Dog program can deposit their savings through the in-school banking option, or visit any Empower Federal Credit Union branch during the upcoming Holiday Recess.

If your child is interested in becoming a Dollar Dog saver please contact Lauri Hoover at (315) 728-3474 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Membership eligibility required. Empower Federal Credit Union is federally insured by the National Credit Union Administration.

Friday, November 12th, 2021—At Syracuse Academy of Science Charter Schools we believe that college is for everyone! In fact, it's never too early to start talking to your Atoms about colleges, universities, and the variety of degrees and programs available.

In mid November, Syracuse Academy of Science elementary school hosted its own college week, where the teachers, faculty, and staff decorated their own pennant highlighting their alma mater, their school's mascot, and their degree.

We invite you to click here to watch their short video presentation for College Week!

Thursday, November 18th, 2021—Hold on to your hats, because the Syracuse Academy of Science 4th grade students in Ms. Gasparini's class embarked on a virtual educational field trip! On their virtual field trip, students set out to learn all about the Iroquois nations. For this, they virtually visited the Iroquois Museum, which was presented through the Albany Public Library. Atoms heard from speaker, Brenda LaForme who shared the history, and culture of the Iroquois nations.

Thank you, Iroquois Museum and Albany Public Library for taking the time to provide a virtual field trip for the Syracuse Academy of Science elementary school Atoms!

Tuesday, November 9th, 2021—As snow looks to be in the forecast, we wanted to be and bring a little sunshine to you on this Tuesday afternoon! Earlier this month, Syracuse Academy of Science elementary school students enjoyed the great outdoors (and some fun in the sun) on a particularly warm day in Central New York. While we all remained hopeful that the warm weather would stick around, it does appear that snow and colder weather are inevitably near. Thank you for sharing Atoms, fingers crossed that warm weather will be back sometime soon!

Wednesday, November 17th, 2021—As the saying goes, if you can’t stand the heat, stay out of the kitchen! Earlier this month Syracuse Academy of Science elementary school students in Ms. Dickinson’s class had an opportunity to enter the Discovery Kitchen and learn how to make delicious, yet nutritious snacks using everyday items like fresh fruit, granola and yogurt.

It was safe to say this cooking lesson left us completely satisfied and hungry for more fun recipes to try at home!

Tuesday, November 23rd, 2021—Time with the Syracuse Academy of Science elementary school Atoms, is time well spent! As students, teachers, faculty and staff gear up for Thanksgiving Recess, we couldn’t help but notice that the halls looked a bit different this morning, thanks to Dean of Elementary, Mrs. Miller. Earlier this morning, Mrs. Miller decked the halls with 12 ‘free-range’ turkeys and goody bags for the teachers to find. This impressive turkey hunt was a great way to kick-off the upcoming Thanksgiving Recess.

One cannot simply talk turkey without mentioning the creative class project and activity from the 2nd grade Atoms in Ms. Fogarty and Ms. Cahalan’s class. On the eve of Thanksgiving Recess, the students shared what they were thankful for this holiday season. In addition, both Ms. Fogarty and Ms. Cahalan also took a moment to share with the Atoms a little activity they were working on, ' 27 Reasons to be Thankful.' Both teachers took the time to recognize and write down on a feather each student's talent and characteristic. The feathers were presented to the Atoms, who could add them to their turkey.

It’s safe to say that the Atoms have the tur-’KEY’ to our hearts! These small moments are big memories that will last forever! We hope all of our Atoms have a very wonderful, happy, and healthy Thanksgiving recess.

Monday, November 22nd, 2021—‘Be present in all things, and thankful for all things.’ - Maya Angelou

In preparation for the Thanksgiving season, Syracuse Academy of Science elementary school hosted a Food Drive to benefit the Rescue Mission. We are excited to share that through the kindness and generosity of the students, teachers, faculty and staff that we will be donating hundreds of canned goods this holiday season!

We would like to thank all who helped make this event possible, and for all who participated. Thank you for ‘Putting love into Action,’ your donations will go a long way to help those in need. 

We hope all of our Atoms are having a very happy Thanksgiving!