Friday, December 8th, 2023: Congratulations to the 14 fourth-grade Syracuse Academy of Science Elementary students who participated in the Scripps National Spelling Bee! These students worked incredibly hard to learn fourth and fifth-grade words and even made it as far as mastering some sixth-grade words as well. Our top four spellers will move on to the regional online competition in January!
Fantastic job, Atoms!
Thursday, December 7th, 2023: Syracuse Academy of Science Elementary School Atoms competed in the annual 3rd Grade Spelling Bee! Spellers have been practicing for weeks, and the competition was tough, with over 30 students trying to spell their way to the top. 2nd graders enjoyed watching their classmates and maybe even practicing a little for next year!
Some words that stumped our competitors were Oddity, Yesterday, and Bronze. The competition was won on the word Sewing!
Everyone tried their best, and we are proud of all our competitors! The top three spellers were awarded 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place ribbons!
Way to go, Atoms!
Tuesday, December 5th, 2023: For the second year, Syracuse Academy of Science Elementary School has come together for a donation drive to benefit We Rise Above the Streets Recovery Outreach. Atoms filled boxes and bags with coats, hats, gloves, toiletries, and other items to donate to the organization that provides help for homeless individuals and others in need.
We are so proud of the generosity shown by our scholars and their families!
Thursday, December 7th, 2023: For College & Career Week, CNY Central Anchor Megan Coleman paid a special visit to Syracuse Academy of Science Kindergarteners! Megan told Atoms about how her job as a journalist is to get information and tell stories. She showed students fun videos of her trying different foods and rides at the New York State Fair and the various equipment she and other journalists use, like a camera and microphone. Scholars were very excited to welcome Megan into their classroom. We have some future journalists in our school!