Wednesday, November 10th, 2021—Syracuse Academy of Science 4^th grade students participated in a hands-on, minds-on science project that is so exciting it simply hertz! Earlier this month, students had an opportunity to create and construct their very own circuit system to learn about electrical energy. For this project students created closed circuits on a circuit board to learn how electrical energy from batteries can be used and converted into things such as: light, motion, and of course energy. Watt a fun and exciting science project, Atoms!

Wednesday, November 10th, 2021—Hold on to your forks and napkins because this is an awesome event that you certainly don’t want to miss! Earlier this month Syracuse Academy of Science elementary school students participated in a school coloring and drawing contest called, 'Color Your Plate.' For this contest, Atoms were tasked with drawing, and coloring the following:

• Listing two of their favorite fruits
• Which three vegetables that they eat every day
• What is your favorite kind of grain
• Favorite Protein
• Draw a drink you have at school

We are excited to share the winner of the Color Your Plate project is Priscilla, who won a special cooking lesson for her entire class with the Cafeteria Director, Ms. Pittsley! In addition, Priscilla will get to be the assistant chef to Ms. Pittsley. Congratulations Priscilla, and way to go Atoms!

Thursday, November 18th, 2021—Early this morning, there was a beautiful rainbow that graced the sky over Syracuse, New York. This past week, the weather has been gloomy and rainy and it was a beacon of hope and joy seeing a rainbow fill the morning sky. Rainbows are a great reminder to have hope and a positive mindset, as they are said to symbolize the start of something new! 

Always remember, 'Somewhere over the rainbow, skies are blue. And the dreams that you dare to dream, really do come true' ... especially at Syracuse Academy of Science elementary school!

Monday, November 8th, 2021—Color us excited as we share the Syracuse Academy of Science elementary school students’ hard work, creativity and artistic skills have been recognized at the New York State Art Teacher Association (NYSATA) Conference. NYSATA is made up of 10 regions and includes members from preschool through university level art educators, art administrators, museum educators, school administrators, school districts, commercial representatives, friends and benefactors.

We invite you to please click here to view the gallery of art work of the Syracuse Academy of Science elementary school Atoms. Click here to view the entire NYSATA art show. Congratulations Atoms, now remember everyone is an artist!

Saturday, November 13th, 2021—Syracuse Academy of Science high school students in Mr. Yaman's class are participating in The Congressional Awards Program. For those not familiar with The Congressional Awards Program, it was established in 1979 by The United States Congress and recognizes initiative, service, and achievement in young people. Today, The Congressional Award remains Congress' highest honor a member of the U.S. Senate or House of Representatives may bestow upon a youth civilian.

For The Congressional Awards Program, each Saturday Atoms set aside a portion of their day to serve the community and earn community service hours. This past Saturday, Atoms volunteered their time and service at the Rescue Mission’s Thrifty Store in East Syracuse. Keep up the great work, Atoms! You are making an incredible difference in the community.

Friday, November 12th, 2021—Kindness rocks, let's celebrate it, especially on World Kindness Day! In honor of this global day, the Syracuse Academy of Science elementary school students participated in activities from Character Strong, and learned about the importance of being kind to one another. The activities included writing how they can demonstrate kindness, sharing what they 'leaf' about someone. Keep up the great work, Atoms and happy World Kindness Day!

Wednesday, November 10th, 2021—In honor of Veterans Day, Syracuse Academy of Science Atoms in Ms. Bloss’ 2^nd grade class put their creativity to the test when expressing their gratitude to veterans in the greater Syracuse area. Students wrote special letters to veterans and shared what Veterans Day means to them, and colored pictures. These letters will be delivered to the Syracuse VA Medical Center. The student's creativity, hard work, kindness and generosity does not end there. In fact, they even put together a short video thanking veterans in all branches of the military for their service.

We invite you to click here to visit our Facebook page to view the video the Atoms in Ms. Bloss' class created. In addition, Syracuse Academy of Science Charter Schools would like to thank all those who have served in all branches of the military, and for those who continue to serve. We wish you a very happy Veterans Day!

Friday, October 22nd, 2021—On a brisk fall day, the 6^th grade Atoms at Syracuse Academy of Science middle school embarked on an urban safari field trip to the Rosamond Gifford Zoo.

During their visit, Atoms had an opportunity to see all creatures great and small. Students saw Rosamond Gifford Zoo’s newest animal Bjorn the Andean Bear, a family of Asian Elephants, Amur Tigers Zeya and Thimbu, Bactrian Camels Patrick and George, a variety of monkeys and of course the Humboldt Penguins. No zoo visit is ever complete without a group picture pretending to be penguins.

It's safe to say this was by far the ‘Best Day Ever!’ Thank you, Rosamond Gifford Zoo for a zoo-per experience, and a day we will always remember. Please click here to visit our Facebook page to view more pictures from the 6th Grade Atoms field trip to the Rosamond Gifford Zoo.

Thursday, October 28th, 2021— Late October, Syracuse Academy of Science high school students had an opportunity to visit the number 1 public university in New York State, the University at Buffalo. During their visit, students met up with SANY alumni Riley, Azamat, Brenden, and Karl who shared their experiences both inside and outside the classroom, and of course life as a University At Buffalo Bull.

Thank you Riley, Azamat, Brenden and Karl for taking time out of your schedules to share this incredible experience with current Atoms. We are all so proud of you and to see all excelling in your studies and thriving at the University at Buffalo. Many Atoms, one Family!

Thursday, November 4th, 2021—It’s the Festival of Lights and a day full of delights for the Syracuse Academy of Science elementary school Atoms in Ms. Bloss’ class. On Thursday, November 4^th, India celebrated its largest holiday of the year, Diwali or Dipawali.

Diwali is also commonly known as the Festival of Lights, as it gets its name from the row of clay lamps that are left outside of homes to symbolize the inner light that protects from spiritual darkness.

To celebrate, students listened to a story about Diwali, and flexed their creativity muscles making their own Rangoli. For those not familiar with Rangoli, it is an art of decoration drawn on the floor or the entrances of homes with sands of many colors, that is thought to bring good luck, prosperity in the house and in the family, and to welcome guests.