Wednesday, April 23rd, 2025: At Syracuse Academy of Science Elementary School, Earth Day wasn’t just a day — it was a whole week of excitement, learning, and celebration! 

Throughout the week, our students participated in several activities highlighting the importance of caring for our planet. We were thrilled to welcome an Onondaga County Resource Recovery Agency representative, who gave an engaging presentation about recycling and sustainability. Our students learned practical ways they can make a positive impact on the environment every day.

Adding to the celebration, Ms. Jennifer from the Betts Branch Library visited some of our classrooms to share Earth Day-themed books. 

A huge thank you to our special guests and everyone who helped make Earth Week a success! Our Atoms had a blast learning, exploring, and growing into thoughtful stewards of the environment. 

Thursday, April 10th, 2025: Students in Mrs. Swidowski’s fifth-grade Syracuse Academy of Science class took on an electrifying challenge during their State Investigation Lab! With a table full of wires, batteries, switches, and light bulbs, students were tasked with building functioning circuits—and lighting up those bulbs!

Throughout the lab, students explored how electricity flows through a circuit and investigated what happens when the switch is open versus when it’s closed. Using their growing knowledge of electrical systems, they collaborated, problem-solved, and tested their designs until they were successful.

This hands-on experience brought textbook science to life, encouraging critical thinking and curiosity about how everyday electrical systems work. It was a bright moment—literally and figuratively—for our young scientists!

We’re so proud of their hard work and perseverance. Way to go, 5th grade!

Friday, March 21st, 2025: While we might not have seen lions, tigers, or bears, our Syracuse Academy of Science first graders embarked on an equally thrilling adventure! The Atoms visited Little Ray's Nature Center at Destiny USA, where they got up close and personal with real reptiles and other fascinating creatures.

The day was filled with hands-on learning and excitement as the students explored exhibits featuring snakes, lizards, bugs, and spiders. This crowd-favorite field trip offered them a unique opportunity to discover the wonders of the animal kingdom, sparking curiosity and inspiring a deeper appreciation for nature.

Stay tuned for more adventures!

Saturday, April 5th, 2025: The Syracuse Academy of Science Middle School STEAM Club has been busy exploring, creating, and learning during their recent Saturday sessions at The MOST!

Our Atoms participated in hands-on learning experiences at the Future Women in STEM event with Cornell Cooperative Extension and NewsChannel 9. Students explored weather and erosion, created their own “storm in a jar,” and examined how various soil types react to precipitation.

The learning didn’t stop there! During the Future Innovators program, students launched into rocket science by designing and building paper and straw rockets. They tested their designs for distance and accuracy, and the results were out of this world!

A special shoutout goes to JaVahe for achieving the longest flight and Kelaya for the most accurate rocket—she even landed hers in a bucket!

We are so proud of our STEAM scholars for embracing science, technology, engineering, art, and math with enthusiasm and creativity.