SAS Elementary Atoms are Social Butterflies

Syracuse Academy of Science elementary school students prepare to release their butterflies into the wild during their last week of school.

Tuesday, June 22nd, 2021Throughout the school year, Syracuse Academy of Science elementary school students have been learning all about butterflies and their life cycle. Atoms had an opportunity to raise, a butterfly from a caterpillar and observe and document its natural life cycle. As the students prepared for their last day of school, they also got ready for a bittersweet moment of saying goodbye and releasing their butterflies into the wild, with hopes of seeing them sometime soon. What a fun STEM activity Atoms, we hope that you can reunite with your butterflies throughout the summer.

Class of 2021 Graduation Ceremony

Class of 2021 at Syracuse Academy of Science receive their High School Diploma on June 24th, 2021.

Thursday, June 24th, 2021—As Syracuse Academy of Science high school seniors prepared for this momentous occasion in their academic career, this moment and time will most certainly go down in history for more than one reason. Not only did these 'Pandemic Academics' exceed expectations, but throughout this year, they overcame herculean obstacles that life presented.

This 15th Annual Commencement Ceremony was one that much like this past year, students, families, teachers and staff will remember for always. This year, the ceremony was held outdoors at the New York State Fairgrounds' Expo Center where families and friends could celebrate their loved ones with a drive-in style ceremony.
 
On June 24th, 2021, one of the hottest days on record in Central New York, Syracuse Academy of Science Seniors put on their graduation caps, gowns, tassels and stoles as they prepared for their final walk as an Atom.
 
During their commencement ceremony, Syracuse Academy of Science welcomed keynote speaker, Rasheda Caldwell who addressed the students and shared the importance of an education. In addition to these speakers, Syracuse Academy of Science welcomed, SANY Superintendent, Dr. Tolga Hayali, and President of Terra Science and Education, Dr. Fehmi Damkaci who presented students with a Terra Foundation Scholarship.
 
Students also heard from their class Valedictorian, Huda Ali and Salutatorian Umesh Dahal who shared their memories as an Atom, hopes and dreams of the future and much more. Congratulations Huda and Umesh on being this year's Syracuse Academy of Science high school's Valedictorian and Salutatorian!
 
Concluding the presentation of the diplomas and awards, Jacob Toledo, a member of the Class of 2021, led his fellow students in the moment many were waiting for ... the infamous tassel transfer.
 
We would like to give a quick shout out to those who received the Terra Foundation Scholarship recipients: Huda Ali, Umesh Dahal, Ron’Nal Glover, Daniel Pontello, Sarhia Rahim, Karl Russo, Yhadia Wilson.
 
Congratulations to Huda Ali, Umesh Dahal, and Karl Russo on receiving the New York State Scholarship for Academic Excellence. Congratulations to Karl Russo on receiving The United States Congressional Award Silver and Bronze Certificate. Congratulations to Yhadia Wilson on receiving the New York Education Trust - New York FAFSA Completion Challenge.
 
This year Atoms received a combined total of over $1.2 Million in scholarships!!!
 
Congrats to the class of 2021! We wish you all the best in your future endeavors. Many Atoms, one Family. Please click here to visit our Facebook page to view pictures of the commencement ceremony in the album, Class of 2021 Graduation Ceremony.

2020 - 2021 Middle School Virtual Art Show

Syracuse Academy of Science middle school invites you to view the collection of artwork from the students throughout this historic 2020 - 2021 school year.

Tuesday, June 22nd, 2021As Syracuse Academy of Science Charter Schools put the finishing touches on another albeit historic school year, we invite you to take a look back and reflect and view how far these students have come through the incredible artwork of the Middle School Atoms.

This past school year is one that will most certainly go down in the history books. With obstacles that presented itself, the students came, saw and concurred whatever life threw at them. It was with this mentality, and attitude that allowed them to harness and channel their energy through creativity to create amazing pieces of work, thanks to help and guidance of art teacher, Ms. Brett.

We invite you to take a moment to click here to view the entire year's collection of artwork from the Syracuse Academy of Science middle school Atoms.

SAS High School Class of 2021 Senior Video

Thursday, June 24th, 2021-At Syracuse Academy of Science high school the Senior Video is a time-honored tradition, and one many Atoms look forward to. This video was viewed for the first time by the students at their high school graduation ceremony on Thursday, June 24th.

As the Seniors prepared for their graduation ceremony, each member of the graduating class took a moment to share a few words of wisdom as they prepared to leave behind their legacy.

For the Senior Video, students were encouraged to share their plans after graduation, and give a ‘shout out’ and thank various people in their lives who helped encourage and support them throughout their life and academic career.

Today, we share with you the Class of 2021 Senior Video. Congratulations Class of 2021, this year will most certainly go down in history, and you have shown that you are able to overcome just about any obstacle that is in your path. We wish you the best of luck with your future endeavors. Many Atoms, one Family!

It’s Graduation Day at SAS Elementary School

Syracuse Academy of Science elementary school celebrated their graduation day with a drive-thru celebration.

Wednesday, June 23rd, 2021Hats off to both the Kindergarten and 4th grade graduates as they celebrated an important milestone in any student's academic career, their graduation ceremony.

On Wednesday, June 23rd kindergarteners and 4th graders celebrated their historic success of this year with a drive-thru graduation ceremony celebration. Cars were packed not only with loved ones who came to celebrate this momentous occasion, but they were also decorated from bumper to bumper with balloons, banners, posters, inspirational messages and more!

As no graduation ceremony is ever complete without a photo op, we invite you to click here to visit our Facebook page to view more pictures from this event in the  Elementary School Graduation Day 2021 album. Congratulations, Atoms, a job most certainly well done!

Elementary School Atoms Celebrate with a Yes Day

Syracuse Academy of Science elementary school students celebrate the last week of school in style with a Yes Day celebration, complete with their own Yes Day hats.

Tuesday, June 22nd, 2021It’s the last week of school, you know what this means?! It’s time to celebrate! In honor of the last week of school, Syracuse Academy of Science elementary school students celebrated with a Yes Day. For those not familiar with this new type of celebration, the person or group of people who were selected to receive a Yes Day can provide a list of activities, requests, etc. which would be granted with a yes!

The week leading up to the Yes Day celebration, Atoms were tasked with creating a list of activities to participate in during their Yes Day. On June 22nd, students celebrated their Yes Day, and even designed their very own Yes Day hat to wear throughout the day and during their special activities. Such a fun and creative way to celebrate the ending of a historic school year.

June Student of the Month Ceremony

Syracuse Academy of Science elementary school hosted its monthly virtual Student of the Month Ceremony where it recognized students and staff for demonstrating the character trait, integrity.

Monday, June 21st, 2021As the school year comes to a close, Syracuse Academy of Science elementary school hosted its last virtual Student of the Month Ceremony of the school year. For the month of June, students and staff were recognized for demonstrating the character trait of integrity.


We would like to congratulate all of our nominees and the Atoms, and would like to give everyone a round of applause for their hard work this past school year! We invite you to click here to watch the Syracuse Academy of Science elementary school's virtual June Student of the Month ceremony

Fun in the Sun during the Annual Field Days Event

Syracuse Academy of Science elementary school students enjoy the outdoors during their annual Field Day event.

Thursday, June 17th, 2021As students, teachers, faculty and staff prepare for the end of school year, Syracuse Academy of Science elementary school decided to celebrate with their time honored tradition, Field Days. This annual event is one that many look forward to as it not only marks that the school year is almost complete, but it's a day where everyone can spend time outdoors with their friends participating in many games and activities.


This year, students had an opportunity to participate in: relay races, bouncing in a bounce house, playing with sidewalk chalk, blowing bubbles and oh so much more! We invite you to click here to view more pictures from Syracuse Academy of Science elementary school’s 2021 Field Days event.

Atoms Kick-Off Fathers Day with a Celebration

A Syracuse Academy of Science elementary school student shares a craft made for the distinguished men in his life, in honor of Father’s Day weekend.

Thursday, June 17th, 2021In honor of Father’s Day weekend, the Syracuse Academy of Science elementary school hosted a virtual event to celebrate the distinguished men in the students' lives. Father's, uncles, grandpas and others were invited to join in a Zoom event where students not only were able to interact with their loved ones, but they could also share a short story they wrote for them, as well as a homemade craft.

This opportunity was a great way for the students and their families to virtually spend time with one another as they prepared for a long weekend! Happy belated Father's Day to all the wonderful and distinguished men in the Atoms' lives. We hope that you had an enjoyable Father's Day weekend!

Lions, Tigers, Bears and 2nd Grade Atoms

Syracuse Academy of Science elementary school 2nd grade Atoms research a variety of animals and present their findings in a creative way to their fellow classmates.

Tuesday, June 15th, 2021Earlier this month, the Syracuse Academy of Science elementary school 2nd grade Atoms have been busy bees learning all about a variety of animals for their Animal Research Project. For this assignment, students were tasked with selecting their favorite animal and presenting information such as their animal's habitat, diet, appearance, and animal fun facts to their classmates. Some of our animals included doves, tigers, butterflies, bees, red tailed hawks and an anteater! To organize their animal research, Atoms created their very own poster board that was not only visually appealing, but proudly displayed all their hard work for everyone to see. Keep up the great work, Atoms!!

SASCS

Syracuse Academy of Science Charter School is part of Science Academies of New York.

SAS Elementary School

4837 S. Salina St. Syracuse, NY 13205
Phone: 315-469-9404
Fax: 315-469-9408
sasesmainoffice@sany.org

SAS Middle School

200 West High Ter. Syracuse, NY 13219
Phone: 315-487-5986
Fax: 315-487-5824
sasmsmainoffice@sany.org

SAS High School

1001 Park Ave. Syracuse, NY 13204
Phone: 315-428-8997
Fax: 315-428-9109
sashsmainoffice@sany.org

SANY

1409 W Genesee St. Syracuse, NY 13204
Phone: 315-671-5470
Fax: 315-671-5475
info@sany.org

Transportation

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