Friday, September 17th, 2021—During their first week of school, Syracuse Academy of Science elementary school students in grades 2-4 put their creativity and strategic thinking skills to work when playing Hasbro’s classic game, Jenga. Now this version of Jenga was like no others, as students were tasked with pulling blocks that corresponded to the colors on their flashcards. Now remember, what goes up, must come down! Keep up the great work, Atoms.

Friday, September 17th, 2021—During their first week of school Syracuse Academy of Science middle school Project Based Learning (PBL) students participated in the ‘What’s in the Room’ sales pitch project. For this particular project, students were given 20 minutes to not only choose an item in the room, but they also had to brainstorm creative ways on how they would work as a team to sell this item to an esteemed panel of judges, Mrs. Elmer and Ms. Obrist.

Atoms were also tasked with creating a flyer that includes the name of their project, its logo, slogan, its cost and where their product would be distributed or sold. Great job Atoms, or should we say future entrepreneurs!

Friday, September 10th, 2021—We all try hard not to ‘blink,’ but sometimes we just can’t help ourselves. Just like that, Syracuse Academy of Science charter schools completed their second week of the 2021 - 2022 school year. It’s elementary school shared with us how they celebrated their first week of the school year. With the infamous pictures of kindergarteners holding up their ‘First Day of Kindergarten’ signs, and students playing on the playground, it was so great seeing many new and returning faces this past couple of weeks. We hope all of our students have a wonderful school year. Click here to visit our Facebook page to view more pictures from the First Week of School.

Wednesday, September 8th, 2021—Can you believe we are already into the second week of school? It seems like it was just yesterday that Syracuse Academy of Science opened its doors to welcome back its students for the 2021 - 2022 school year. We wish all of our students, teachers, faculty and staff a great year filled with knowledge, excitement, and learning. We look forward to seeing and hearing great things from the Atoms this school year. Happy first day of school!

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Saturday, September 11th, 2021—It’s hard to believe that 20 years ago to this day, our lives tragically changed. Many of us know where we were when we heard the news that day. Some of us heard it on the radio, or watched the news that morning. While others may have heard the news from a coworker or a family member or friend. A day in history that we will never forget.

Today, we mourn those who lost their lives, and grieve with those who lost friends and family. We would like to take this moment to thank all of our brave first responders, and those who have served or are currently serving in the United States Armed Forces. United we stand.

Thursday, September 2nd, 2021—A little fun in the sun to celebrate the end of summer. We think, yes! Earlier today, Syracuse Academy of Science elementary school teachers, faculty and staff enjoyed each other's company along with participating in a variety of yard games at an outdoor BBQ. Thumbs up to a great year Atoms, we look forward to seeing you next week!

Wednesday, June 23rd, 2021—While the First Day of School is right around the corner we would be remiss to not share these incredible pictures of our Syracuse Academy of Science middle school’s Moving Up Ceremony.

This momentous occasion marks an academic milestone for our 7th grade Atoms as they get ready to leave the halls of the middle school and enter a new building as a high school student. This new chapter in their lives is one that will be as exciting and adventurous as the Atoms already are. During the moving up ceremony, students celebrated with their friends and family. Atoms received certificates, gifts and notes from their teachers. Congratulations, Atoms, we are so proud of you and look forward to hearing and seeing great things from you in high school. Please click here to view more pictures from the 7th grade Moving Up Ceremony.

Friday, July 30th, 2021—While last year was challenging for many families, teachers and students had to overcome and adapt to new styles of teaching and learning that no one would ever have anticipated.

Spectrum News caught up with Syracuse Academy of Science elementary school teachers, Aileen Figueroa and Alexandria Williams as they share how they are helping the Atoms bridge the learning gap and prepare them for the upcoming school year. This year, summer school has been lengthened to allow for students to really become immersed into the curriculum and feel they are prepared and ready to go in September.

We invite you to click here to watch the coverage of Syracuse Academy of Science and find out how the learning never stops with the Atoms!

Tuesday, July 27th, 2021—Syracuse Academy of Science middle school 7^th grade project based learning students put their creativity and business savvy skills to the test when competing in the CNY Innovation Challenge. Students in grades 6-12 had an opportunity to create and pitch their creative solution to one of the problems below for a chance to win $500.

• Create a product/service that would make your school life easier
• Develop a way for students to save time/be more efficient
• Invent a way to increase understanding of various concepts taught in class
• Design an app that will help increase communication or make teleworking easier
• Fabricate an invention that would improve leisure activities
• Conceive an alternative to standardized tests for measuring student performance
• Build a product/service that will help the environment
• Devise a way to enhance family relationships
• Think of an idea that would help students determine a career path
• Generate a product/service that the world “can’t live without”

Students were tasked with not only finding a creative solution to one of the problems listed above, but also documenting intellectual property to protect concepts that could be used in a patent application. In addition to designing and developing an idea, students would have to develop a solid go-to-market plan and a marketing pitch to “sell” their concept. Throughout this process, students learned various strategies to advance their idea and take a product/service to market.

Syracuse Academy of Science middle school is proud to share that they had two teams of 7^th grade students competing in this challenge. The first team's product was: Interchangeable Shoes. The second team's creative solution was: Fodly - a website where SANY families can find inexpensive items. While there was some fierce competition in the CNY Innovation Challenge, the Atoms tried their best and we would like to take this moment to congratulate both teams for a job well done!

Please click here to visit our Facebook page to view their project video.

Tuesday, June 22nd, 2021—Syracuse Academy of Science middle school Atoms in 7D studied a classic piece in American Literature, The Raven by Edgar Allan Poe. Published in 1845, this poem consists of 18 stanzas and 108 lines and shows incredible symbolism about a gentleman who mourns and longs for his beloved Lenore. As part of their curriculum, students were tasked with not only learning about Poe’s incredible work, but also memorizing the 108 lines of The Raven.

Recognized by many as one of Edgar Allan Poe’s most well known pieces written, The Raven has been parodied many times over the years, especially around Halloween. From television series such as the Gilmore Girls and the Simpsons, to even magazines and comic book series such as Batman, Calvin and Hobbs and MAD Magazine. Way to go Atoms, we are very proud of you!