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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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On Monday, November 25, 2018, after a restful break, second grade #SASAtoms from Syracuse Academy of Science were able to go on a field trip to The Strong Museum of Play in Rochester, New York. #SASAtoms explored various exhibits including a mock Wegmans where they shopped and restocked food, a Marvel superheroes exhibit, a life-size Berenstain Bears land, and many other places where they could jump and explore. Enriching social skills through exploratory play is just one of the ways we are building success one ATOM at a time.

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On Tuesday, November 20, 2018, #SASCS 4th grade #SASAtoms and their families enjoyed the 2nd Annual Cultural Celebration in our cafeteria. At least 15 different family traditions and cultures were represented with a dish. Our cafeteria was full of family and friends as they enjoyed trying dishes from around the globe. Sharing the value of diverse cultures if just one of the ways we are building success one ATOM at a time.

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On Thursday, November 15, 2018, Guest speaker, Rob Ringham an Enterprise AI Architect from Avanade, asked our scholars a few questions. What machine is better at walking, a robot or a human? How about solving complex math equations. Ringham encouraged our middle school #SASAtoms to think critically about these questions, the future of Artificial Intelligence, and the ways AI is already integrated into everyday life. Inviting STEM professionals into the classroom to challenge our students is just one of the ways we are building success one ATOM at a time.