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Important Update Regarding Extended School Closure

Wednesday, April 1, 2020—Amid the ongoing COVID-19 public health crisis, SANY remains committed to providing students with equitable learning opportunities and access to healthy meals while school is closed.

As you are aware, Gov. Andrew Cuomo recently directed an extension to prior plans, meaning schools are to remain closed until at least April 15. During this extension, districts are expected to provide continuity of learning and food service to students and childcare for its essential workers. Because the extended executive order encompasses the district’s upcoming Spring Recess, which was previously scheduled for April 6-10, SANY’s academic calendar has been amended by executive order so that staff members can continue to support students with remote learning opportunities and food distribution during this timeframe. Instruction will continue Monday, April 6th through Thursday, April 9th. There will be no instruction, and both students and staff will not be expected to report on Friday, April 10. Distance learning will resume Monday, April 13th.

Learning
Our staff will continue to provide and support students with remote instruction during our previously scheduled "Spring Break" given this new guidance -- Students and staff will continue their distance learning in the same capacity we have been with live office hours via Zoom, Google Classroom, and Class Dojo. If you have any questions in regards to online education, please get in touch with your building dean. You can access the SANY Online Learning Portal for valuable school-specific links via http://onlineeducation.sany.org/

Nutrition
We will continue to offer Grab & Go Meals for the week during our scheduled pick-up days at the Syracuse Academy of Science High School location. The address is 1001 Park Avenue. On Monday, meals will be provided for Monday and Tuesday; on Wednesday, meals will be provided for Wednesday and Thursday; and on Friday, meals will be provided for that day.

While the loss of planned vacation time would not be welcome news during a typical school year, we recognize that this is anything but a typical school year. Since the health, safety and education of students remain the district’s top priorities, the governor’s commitment to maintaining the continuity of learning, food service and child care is understandable.  

We recognize that this is a stressful and challenging situation. We’re here to support you through it, and know that you are managing many personal and professional responsibilities. We would like to remind you of something that we often tell our students: All we can do is our best. We’ll get through this together.

Thank you all for your continued patience, understanding and support.

Sincerely,

Dr. Tolga Hayali
Superintendent SANY Charter Schools

Grab & Go Meal Pickup Schedule Change

Thursday, March 26, 2020—Syracuse Academy of Science and Citizenship will be changing its meal service schedule from a daily service to every other day, beginning on Monday, March 30, 2020. On Monday, meals will be provided for Monday and Tuesday; on Wednesday, meals will be provided for Wednesday and Thursday; and on Friday, meals will be provided for that day.

New York State Cancels Elementary & Intermediate State Assessments

Friday, March 20, 2020—Official Statement from New York State Board of Regents Chancellor Betty A. Rosa
 
The school closures caused by Novel Coronavirus are unprecedented and so, we have to make unprecedented decisions for our students. The administrations of the 2020 elementary- and intermediate-level State assessments have been suspended for the remainder of this school year.
 
This suspension for the remainder of the school year applies to the following New York State testing programs:
- New York State Grades 3-8 English Language Arts Test;
- New York State Grades 3-8 Mathematics Test;
- New York State Grade 4 Elementary-Level Science Test;
- New York State Grade 8 Intermediate-Level Science Test;
- New York State English as a Second Language Achievement Test (NYSESLAT) in Grades K-12; and
- New York State Alternate Assessment (NYSAA) for students with severe cognitive disabilities in Grades 3-8 and high school.

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Schedule Change for Chromebook Pick-Up

Wednesday, March 17, 2020—Due to a high volume of Chromebook requests, we are canceling the Thursday, March 19th, pick-up time in order to prepare more devices.

We have scheduled two pick-up time slots for Friday, March 20th, to better accommodate our parent’s schedules. We will be handing out devices between 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. This will be the last opportunity for parents to pick up a device as school buildings will be closed through April 13.

Due to a limited supply, Chromebooks will only be provided to parents/students who do not have access to a device at home. Please complete the Internet and Device Access survey before coming to the SAS High School. Survey Link -> sascs.org/survey

For everyone's safety, we have a drive-up pickup system. No one is allowed inside of the building, so please be patient. We appreciate our staff for their dedication and our parents for their patience as we navigate this transition.

Sincerely,
SANY Administration

Technology & Meal Drive-Thru Plan

Tuesday, March 17, 2020—The Syracuse Academy of Science High School, located at 1001 Park Avenue, Syracuse, is the pick-up point for meal and technology for the SANY District Syracuse locations. We have implemented a drive-thru policy for families for pick-ups. The purpose of this measure is to practice recommended social distancing. 

Technology: Pick up Park Avenue (Main Entrance)

    • Families, please drive up to the Park Avenue (Main Door) Entrance
    • A staff member will greet you at your car. You do not need to leave your vehicle.
    • A staff member will verify if you have completed the internet availability survey. If the survey is not complete, we will ask you to do so at that time.
    • A staff member will bring you a contract to sign with an already identified Chromebook assignment.
    • Parent and student read and sign contract
    • Chromebook is released w/ charger
  • Important Notice—A parent must be present for device pick-up
  • Pick-up Times—3/18, 3/19, 3/20 between 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

 

Lunch: Pick up Lakeview Avenue (Gym Entrance)

    • Families, please drive up to the Lakeview Avenue (Gym Door) Entrance
    • A staff member will greet you at your car. You do not need to leave your vehicle.
    • Breakfast/lunches will only be provided for those children 18-and-under who are in the vehicle as you arrive.
    • Staff will bring meals out to the vehicle

  • Important Notice—Students 18 years and younger can walk up to the Lakeview entrance to pick up a grab and go meal. We ask that you practice social distancing while waiting in line.
  • Pick-up Times—Monday - Friday, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., until April 13th. Subject to change.  

 

If parents need to pick up both technology and food, you can stop at one location, drive around the building to the second location. Our staff will be outside to assist with the flow of traffic. Students are not permitted to enter the building during this time

Thank you, 
Science Academies of New York Administration Team

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SAS Elementary School

4837 S. Salina St. Syracuse, NY 13205
Phone: 315-469-9404
Fax: 315-469-9408
sasesmainoffice@sany.org
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SAS Middle School

200 West High Ter. Syracuse, NY 13219
Phone: 315-487-5986
Fax: 315-487-5824
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SAS High School

1001 Park Ave. Syracuse, NY 13204
Phone: 315-428-8997
Fax: 315-428-9109
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SANY

1409 W Genesee St. Syracuse, NY 13204
Phone: 315-671-5470
Fax: 315-671-5475
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Transportation

For transportation related questions, please call transportation department in the district you live.
SCSD Transportation: 315-435-4260