On Thursday, December 6, 2018, a representative from the Rosamond Gifford Zoo visited #SASCS to discuss their paid guide internship program. #SASAtoms over 16 are encouraged to apply. Deadline is January 11. Connecting our students with internship opportunities is just one of the ways we are building success one ATOM at a time.
On Wednesday, December 5, 2018, first grade #SASAtoms created winter masterpieces at Painting with a Twist. Students learned how to blend two paints to design a different color, worked with their hands, and were ultimately very proud of their reindeer creations. Integrating the arts into our classrooms encourages creative thinking that builds students’ abilities and reasoning processes and is just one of the ways we are building success one ATOM at a time.
On Tuesday, December 4, 2018, staff at the #SASCS middle school celebrated our November Middle School Student of the Month Award Winners. Students were selected for demonstrating the character strength of citizenship. #SASCS defines good citizens as people who are engaged, in big or small ways, in considering the needs of others in their community. We are so proud of you, #SASAtoms! Recognizing our scholars for their achievements is just one of the ways we are building success one ATOM at a time.
On Thursday, November 29, 2018, the Director of National Security Studies at the Maxwell School, Bill Smullen, came to read to our first grade #SASAtoms. Smullen was joined by friend and colleague Susan Virgil. Together they read the book Llama Llama Loves to Read, and talked to the students about the importance of reading and how a book can be your best friend. Thank you, Mr. Smullen and Mrs. Virgil, for dedicating your time and sending such a powerful message to our children. The donation of this book will be a wonderful asset to our library, and one that the students will enjoy for years to come.
On Wednesday, November 28, 2018, ten of our #SASAtom fifth graders escaped the snowy weather for a few hours and enjoyed a field trip to Azteca Mexican Restaurant. ten of our #SASAtom fifth graders escaped the snowy weather for a few hours and enjoyed a field trip to Azteca Mexican Restaurant. #SASAtoms sampled dishes ranging from guacamole to burritos to flautas. They enjoyed being to able to do research for their Mexican cookbook project. Students discussed ingredients, popular dishes, and different tastes discovered in their meals. Providing our students with hands-on experiences relating to coursework is just one of the ways we are building success one ATOM at a time.
On Thursday, November 29, 2018, #SASCS Middle School hosted their first Teen Center Night of the school year. #SASAtoms spent the evening playing basketball, soccer, video games, watching a movie, or just hanging out. Donations from the event will be provided to families in need within our community. Creating a safe space for our #SASAtoms to relax with their peers is just one of the ways we are building success one ATOM at a time.
On Wednesday, November 28, 2018, the #SASCS elementary community awarded #SASAtoms who displayed outstanding citizenship. The #SASAtoms who received this award are helpful, kind, and eager to go the extra mile for their peers and teachers on a daily basis. We are proud of all our #SASAtoms -- keep up the great work!
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- 2nd Annual Cultural Feast at #SASCS Elementary
- Conversations About AI at #SASCS Middle School
- Syracuse City Hall Winter Wonderland Art Competition Winners
- First Annual College Fair at #SASCS High School
- Common Councilor Susan Boyle Inspires #SASCS Kindergartners
- Second Grade Gives Thanks to VanDuyn Residents
- Quarterly Awards at #SASCS Middle School
- Student Council at #SASCS Middle School
- #SASAtoms Win Big at the 2018 Build 'Em and Bust 'Em Competition