Saturday, November 9th, 2024: Congratulations to Syracuse Academy of Science Middle School 6th-grade students for their outstanding achievement at the MOST Bridges Challenge! Competing against teams from across the region, these talented scholars built a bridge recognized for its strength and engineering efficiency, securing a well-deserved first-place win!
The winning team—Yussuf Farah, Nahla Barnes, Stanly Banos, Ghaith Wazir, and Leila Barnes—demonstrated remarkable creativity, teamwork, and technical skills. Together, they constructed a bridge using balsa wood and glue, meeting the challenge of designing the most efficient structure to support a heavy load.
Special appreciation goes to the teachers, family members, and supporters who encouraged these remarkable young engineers throughout their preparation and competition. This victory marks a proud moment for the school and showcases SAS students' hard work and determination.
Saturday, November 9th, 2024: Fourth-grade Syracuse Academy of Science Elementary Bridge Building Club members proudly represented their school at the annual Bridges Challenge at the Museum of Science and Technology (MOST). Competing in the Junior Division, the SAS toms worked in teams to construct efficient bridges using only balsa wood and glue, testing their designs against those from other schools.
Though the teams did not place in the Junior Division, their hard work and enthusiasm earned them the Team Spirit Award—a testament to their collaboration, positivity, and support for each other throughout the challenge.
The experience was a fantastic opportunity for our young scholars to explore engineering concepts hands-on, build resilience, and gain confidence through teamwork. Congratulations to our SAS Elementary Bridge Building Club for their outstanding effort and team spirit!
Saturday, November 9th, 2024: The Syracuse Academy of Science High School Robotics Club proudly participated in the Bridges Challenge at the Museum of Science and Technology (MOST), bringing six teams to compete. Demonstrating remarkable engineering skills and creativity, the SAS Atoms achieved outstanding results, securing first and third place in the high school division and the Best Name Award!
Congratulations to Our Award-Winning Teams:
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First Place: Selena Ramsdale and Mahir Yavuz
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Third Place: Araceli Goodyear and Mickayla Pagan
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Best Name Award: "Arch Enemies" — Gianna Ciciaralli and Ghadeer Alomeri
The competition challenged teams to design and build bridges that balanced strength with weight efficiency, with each bridge evaluated based on the load it could carry relative to its mass.
These achievements reflect the hard work, dedication, and innovative spirit of the scholars. Please join in congratulating these talented students on their success!
Building a love for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, SAS remains committed to nurturing students’ potential in these fields. Their performance at the Bridges Challenge demonstrates the powerful combination of talent and determination among the SAS community. Let the success continue as these students aim high and build bridges to the future!
Friday, November 1st, 2024: Syracuse Academy of Science second graders explored Diwali while learning about Ancient Asian civilizations in their Knowledge block. Atoms discovered Diwali is the Festival of Lights in Hindu tradition, symbolizing joy and positivity.
To deepen their understanding, students created paper lanterns, filled in maps of India, and decorated vibrant Rangoli art. The Rangoli, symbolizing happiness and warmth, is made to welcome Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and good luck.
This is a wonderful example of how hands-on learning brings history and culture to life!
Thursday, October 10th, 2024: 4th-grade students from Syracuse Academy of Science Elementary braved the chilly, wet weather to embark on a fall adventure at Our Farm in Manlius. Despite the rain, our students' spirits remained high, turning a gray day into one filled with laughter, exploration, and memories!
Our Atoms were immersed in classic fall activities from the moment they arrived. They eagerly participated in pumpkin picking, horseback riding, and petting the friendly goats.
Our field trips are more than just fun—they’re opportunities for students to experience hands-on learning and build strong friendships outside the classroom. This adventure at Our Farm was no exception, and we’re proud of our 4th graders for embracing every part of the day with enthusiasm and resilience.
Reflecting on this special day, we’re reminded of the joy of learning beyond the classroom, exploring new places, and making memories together. Rain or shine, there’s always fun to be had and new experiences to enjoy!
Saturday, October 12th, 2024: The Syracuse Academy of Science Middle School STEAM club took on an incredible challenge at The Museum of Science & Technology's Future Women in STEM program! Guided by Feldmeier engineers, our talented ladies crafted a table of sticks and candy dots. Their goal? Build the sturdiest structure and test its strength by loading it with bags of beans.
We're thrilled to share that their hard work and creativity paid off—their table held an impressive 2914 grams, earning them second place!
Congratulations to our future women in STEM for showcasing such amazing teamwork, problem-solving, and resilience! Keep building, keep dreaming, and keep pushing boundaries.
Wednesday, October 23rd, 2024: A group of Syracuse Academy of Science Elementary Atoms were delighted when SANY Superintendent Dr. Tolga Hayali stopped by Ms. Raymond and Ms. Figueroa's 1B classroom for a special read-aloud! Dr. Hayali told the scholars all about his role as a superintendent and then treated them to a fun reading of "The Good Egg."
The #SASAtoms showed excellent listening skills and enjoyed every moment of the story! Thank you, Dr. Hayali, for making this day so memorable. We can’t wait for your next visit!
Tuesday, October 22nd, 2024: Syracuse Academy of Science 6th and 7th-grade students had the incredible opportunity to learn from the New York State Department of Transportation experts about the massive I-81 viaduct project here in Syracuse!
Our Atoms were fascinated to hear about this $2.25 billion project, which aims to transform how we get around the city by creating new access points to make getting downtown more accessible and efficient.
With an estimated five-year timeline, this project will bring significant changes to our community. But that’s not all! The NYSDOT team also led two hands-on STEM activities: students worked together to build a tower using plastic cups and string (where they could only touch the string!) and constructed a bridge using paper! Scholars did an incredible job, and we may even have some future architects in the building.
Thank you to the New York State DOT team for sparking curiosity and teamwork and helping our students see how their city is evolving!
Saturday, October 12th, 2024: Syracuse Academy of Science High School proudly announces that two of our Robotics Team students, Gianna Ciciaralli and Ghader Alomeri, earned second place in the high school division at the MOST Catapult Challenge! The Robotics Team attended the competition with 6 teams and 12 students. Congratulations to all!
Saturday, October 12th, 2024: Talented 4th-grade students from the Syracuse Academy of Science Catapult Club participated in the Catapult Competition at the Museum of Science & Technology. After weeks of designing, building, and refining their catapults, they were ready to test their creations in two key challenges: accuracy and distance.
The event was filled with excitement as students launched their catapults, cheering each other on and learning from other teams. Their hard work, creativity, and team spirit truly stood out, earning them the Team Spirit Award! We are incredibly proud of their enthusiasm, teamwork, and passion for STEM.
Congratulations to all our students for their fantastic efforts and achievements!
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