Friday, March 5th, 2021—Paint us excited as we share that earlier this month, the Syracuse Academy of Science elementary Atoms expressed their creativity in art class. The students in kindergarten and 1st grade drew beautiful self-portraits, while the Atoms in 2nd - 4th grade experimented with color creation. They discovered how to make various shades, hues and of course new colors while using the primary colors red, yellow and blue. Keep up the great work, Atoms!

Friday, March 12th, 2021—As many across the country gear up for game day, the Syracuse Academy of Science middle school Atoms had a slam dunk student activity event - Dunk-or-Treat. On Friday, March 12th the Atoms hosted a socially distant event where students had an opportunity to participate in a free throw game to win prizes, families could participate in a drive-thru trunk-or treat, and vehicles were decorated in various college and university team colors and mascots. Atoms also received candy bags and blow-up basketballs. Remote learning students received Balloon Rocket kits so they would be able to participate in STEM activities from home. Everyone was game day ready, and simply put it was madness! Please click here to visit our Facebook page to view more pictures from this event. Also, please note that all basketballs were disinfected between use.

Friday, March 19th, 2021—Syracuse Academy of Science high school welcomes Karl Russo for its next Senior Spotlight. This future architect shares with us in our virtual interview who inspires him the most, where he sees himself in five year, favorite memory as an Atom and much more. As we get ready to shine the ‘Senior Spotlight,’ read our interview below with high school Atom, Karl Russo.

Interview with Karl Russo

• What is one major accomplishment you had in your senior year of high school? Getting accepted to colleges I was interested in for my major.
• What are your goals for after high school? To continue on to college and become an architect.
• Name one person that inspires you? My Mom.
• What advice would you give to the next senior class? Don't let your work pile up, especially the college application process! These things get harder when you have less time. 
• Where do you see yourself in five years? I hope to be done with school completely and ready to move on to actually becoming an architect.
• If you could have dinner with any person living or dead who would they be and why? Sylvester Stallone. I have a lot of respect for him and he's one of my favorite actors.
• Name three traits that describe you? Hardworking, persistent, and responsible.
• What is your favorite hobby? Gaming.
• What is a hidden talent that no one or only a few people know about you? I know some, but not everything about video editing.
• What is your favorite memory of SAS? Congressional award trips.

Thursday, March 11th, 2021—Scoot over winter! Spring is here and so are the Syracuse Academy of Science elementary school hybrid learning Atoms! With temperatures in the upper 60s the Atoms take full-advantage of heat and enjoy a fun socially distant activity for outdoor recess … scooters! A fun time was had by all, and we are all looking forward to having the warm weather stick around for much longer.