Elementary Atoms Participate in Youth Art Month

Syracuse Academy of Science elementary school students practice their painting and color mixing skills during Youth Art Month.

Tuesday, March 1st, 2022Syracuse Academy of Science elementary school celebrated Youth Art; a program started in 1961 by the Art & Creative Materials Institute, Inc. (ACMI) -  cooperating with the NAEA - a program administered by the Council for Art Education (CAE). Schools participating in Youth Art Month each March focus on the following goals.

  • Direct attention to the value of art education, which develops divergent and critical thinking skills, multicultural awareness, and technical communication and expressive skills.
  • Increase community, business & governmental support for art education.
  • Recognize that art is necessary for the full development of better quality of life for all people.
  • Expand art programs in schools & stimulate new ones.
  • Increase community understanding & interest in art & art education through involvement in art exhibits, workshops & other creative ventures.
  • Provide additional opportunities for individuals of all ages to participate in creative art learning.
  • Encourage commitment to the arts by students, community organizations & individuals everywhere.
  • Recognize art education as a viable component in the comprehensive education curricula that develops citizens of a global society.

We invite you to click here to visit our Facebook page to view the complete art collection from the Syracuse Academy of Science elementary school Atoms. These projects are all one-of-a-kind and truly express the creativity and thought of each artist.

Atoms Take 2nd Place in CNY Innovation Challenge

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Saturday, April 2nd, 2022Innovation begins here, as Syracuse Academy of Science middle school’s STEAM club not only participated in the CNY STEM Hub’s CNY Innovation Challenge, but also placed 2nd with the idea of a pencil dispenser.

For those not familiar with the CNY Innovation Challenge, it aims to spark ideas for developing unique products or services while fostering entrepreneurship. This challenge is open to students in grades 6th - 12th. Teams must have a minimum of 2 students maximum of 4 students. 

This is the second year in a row that Syracuse Academy of Science middle school has placed in the CNY Innovation Challenge! Congratulations, Atoms, and keep up the great work.

Congratulations to the March Students of the Month

Syracuse Academy of Science elementary school celebrates its Students of the Month who demonstrated the character trait of respect and being respectful to others.

Friday, April 1st, 2022Throughout March, Syracuse Academy of Science elementary school Atoms demonstrated the character trait of respect and the importance of being respectful to others. Students learned that to show respect for someone means to act in a way that demonstrates that you care about their feelings and well-being.

We want to give our Atoms a big round of applause and congratulations for not only being so respectful but for being selected as March's Students of the Month!

Congratulations, Atoms; keep up the great work. Tune in each month as we share, and celebrate the students selected for our monthly Student on the Month celebration.

Atoms Volunteer at Green Lakes State Park

Syracuse Academy of Science high school Congressional Awards students help make the world a better place by giving back to the community by raking leaves at Green Lakes State Park.

Saturday, April 2nd, 2022A beautiful spring day, an afternoon spending time with your friends, volunteering and giving back to the community. All in a day’s work for the Syracuse Academy of Science high school Congressional Awards students.

Last weekend, the Atoms dedicated a portion of their day to giving back to the community by raking leaves at Green Lakes State Park. The hours spent raking leaves will go towards the total volunteer hours needed for the Congressional Awards program. Way to go, Atoms; we are so proud of you!

Senior Spotlight - E. Eudell

Syracuse Academy of Science high school recognizes E. Eudell, a member of the Class of 2022 in its Senior Spotlight series.

Saturday, April 9th, 2022Please welcome to the 'hot seat,' Emani Eudell for Syracuse Academy of Science high school's next Senior Spotlight! Join us throughout the school year as we highlight various members of the Class of 2022 with our Senior Spotlight series.

Interview with Emani

  • What is one major accomplishment you had in your senior year of high school? Becoming more responsible with my work
  • What are your goals for after high school? Go to college, get a degree and to make my family proud
  • Name one person that inspires you? My father
  • What advice would you give to the next senior class? Work hard not just for others but for yourself
  • Where do you see yourself in five years? I see myself being a successful black women
  • Name three traits that describe you? Funny, outgoing, caring
  • What is your favorite hobby? Basketball (even though I only play for fun)
  • What is a hidden talent that no one or only a few people know about you? I don't really have a talent
  • What is your favorite memory of SAS? Seeing my friends in school everyday

Atoms Receive Awards for Success in NYS Testing

 Syracuse Academy of Science elementary and high school students received awards from Terra Science and Education for their achievements in New York State testing.

Friday, March 18th, 2022Last month, Syracuse Academy of Science elementary school and high school students were awarded for their outstanding achievements in New York State testing from the 2020 - 2021 school year. To celebrate their success, Atoms received a gift card from Terra Science and Education. 

In addition, Syracuse Academy of Science elementary school students in the third and fourth grades were invited to the presentation ceremony to help motivate and provide incentives for this year's New York State testing.

Keep up the great work, Atoms!

“Fair is foul, and foul is fair” - Macbeth

To begin their Shakespeare unit, Syracuse Academy of Science 9th-grade students attended a modern-day performance of Macbeth at the Red House Theater.

Friday, March 25th, 2022Syracuse Academy of Science high school's 9th-grade students kicked off their Shakespeare unit by attending a modern-day performance of Macbeth at the Red House Arts Center.

This modern Macbeth performance follows a brave Scottish general who receives a prophecy from a trio of witches that he will become King one day. Consumed by ambition and spurred to action by his wife, Macbeth murders King Duncan and takes the Scottish throne for himself. He is then wracked with guilt and paranoia. 

Redhouse Artistic Director Temar Underwood directs this play with the titular role performed by Jon Hoche, who was the voice and puppeteer behind King Kong on Broadway.

Senior Spotlight - Mahmoud

Syracuse Academy of Science high school kicks off its Senior Spotlight series by recognizing Mahmoud, a member of the Class of 2022.

Saturday, April 2nd, 2022—Back by popular demand, Syracuse Academy of Science high school is excited to kick-off its Senior Spotlight. Throughout the remainder of the school year, we will be highlighting various members of the Class of 2022 with our Senior Spotlight series. Without further adieu let us shine a spotlight on Mahmoud Mahmoud!

Interview with Mahmoud

  • What is one major accomplishment you had in your senior year of high school? Graduating
  • What are your goals for after high school? Trade school to become a mechanic
  • Name one person that inspires you? Myself
  • What advice would you give to the next senior class? Don't skip class
  • Where do you see yourself in five years? Living the best life
  • If you could have dinner with any person living or dead who would they be and why? Adam Sandler
  • Name three traits that describe you? Cool, loyal, trustworthy
  • What is your favorite hobby? Street racing
  • What is a hidden talent that no one or only a few people know about you? I'm a money maker
  • What is your favorite memory of SAS? All 11 years

Middle School Atoms Receive Terra Science Awards

Syracuse Academy of Science middle school students received Terra Science junior scholarships for their accomplishments in New York State ELA and Math testing.

Tuesday, March 15th, 2022Congratulations to the Syracuse Academy of Science middle school students who received a proficient score on the ELA and Math State tests for the 2021 - 2022 Academic year. 

Students were eligible to receive a $75 Terra Science and Education junior scholarship award. The goal of the scholarship is to challenge students to do their best and prepare for future high-stakes tests such as the Regents exams and SAT/ACT exams.

Congratulations, Atoms, and keep up the great work!

Atoms win big at the MOST’s CNYSEF Competition

Syracuse Academy of Science high school students Migual Mathis and Makayla McMullen win the ISEF Grand Prize at the CNYSEF, with their project Electricity out of Dirt: Microbial Fuel Cell, and will represent the Atoms in Atlanta, GA in May.

Sunday, March 27th, 2022Syracuse Academy of Science high school and elementary school students competed in the Museum of Science and Technology (MOST)’s 42nd annual CNY Science and Engineering Fair (CNYSEF). Atoms competed alongside students from grades 4-8 (Junior Division) and 9-12 (Senior Division) throughout Central New York for a chance to win dozens of merit award prizes, scholarships, and qualifying status for Society for Science’s Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF).

Please join me in congratulating the following students in their achievements and accolades at the CNYSEF!

Migual Mathis & Makayla McMullen (10th Grade) - Electricity Out of Dirt: Microbial Fuel Cell

  • ISEF Grand Prize - will represent the Atoms in Atlanta, GA in May
  • Highest Honors (Blue Medal)
  • US Agency for International Development
  • Terra Science and Education Award
  • 18th Annual Energy in the 21st Century

Adarius Rucker - Volcano Research Project

  • CNYSEF Honors (White Medal)

NyAsia James - The Experimental Manipulation of Drought: Finding Optimum Conditions for Biodiversity

Yakina Sika-Amoah & Grace O'Neill - Impact of Hazardous Air Pollutants on Plant Respiration in our Community

  • CNYSEF Honors (White Medal)
  • Terra Science and Education Award

Samara Hurtado, Paw November - pH and Water

  • CNYSEF Honors (WhiteMedal)

Destany Isaac, Nicole Tejeda Acosta, Natalie Turner - The effects of work hours on teachers

  • CNYSEF Honors (White Medal)

Colin Miller (4th-Grade) - Oil Spills

  • High Honors

Naleigha Hall (4th-Grade) - Crystal Creations

  • High Honors

Josephine Tucciarone (4th-Grade) - Turn Milk into Plastic

  • High Honors

Congratulations to all of our students, we are very proud of you and all that you have accomplished! Please click here to visit our Facebook page to view more pictures from CNYSEF.

Respectfully,
Dr. Tolga Hayali
SANY Superintendent

 

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