December Dollar Dog Days

Empower Federal Credit Union’s Dollar Dog Savings Day will be held on Wednesday, December 8th and 22nd. Students can deposit their savings at any Empower Federal Credit union branch during holiday recess.

Monday, December 6th, 2021'Tis the season to save! Syracuse Academy of Science middle school Atoms, please mark your calendar for the following two Dollar Dog Dates.

  • Wednesday, December 8th
  • Wednesday, December 22nd

During the holiday season it is a great time to practice being smart money managers and to save. Students who are participating in Empower Federal Credit Union's Dollar Dog program can deposit their savings through the in-school banking option, or visit any Empower Federal Credit Union branch during the upcoming Holiday Recess.

If your child is interested in becoming a Dollar Dog saver please contact Lauri Hoover at (315) 728-3474 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Membership eligibility required. Empower Federal Credit Union is federally insured by the National Credit Union Administration.

College Week 2021

Syracuse Academy of Science elementary school hosted its own College Week where the teachers, faculty, and staff decorated their own pennant highlighting their alma mater, their school's mascot, and their degree.

Friday, November 12th, 2021At Syracuse Academy of Science Charter Schools we believe that college is for everyone! In fact, it's never too early to start talking to your Atoms about colleges, universities, and the variety of degrees and programs available.

In mid November, Syracuse Academy of Science elementary school hosted its own college week, where the teachers, faculty, and staff decorated their own pennant highlighting their alma mater, their school's mascot, and their degree.

We invite you to click here to watch their short video presentation for College Week!

 

Atoms Virtually Visit the Iroquois Museum

Syracuse Academy of Science 4th grade class virtually visited the Iroquois Museum which was presented by the Albany Public Library to learn about the Iroquois nations.

Thursday, November 18th, 2021Hold on to your hats, because the Syracuse Academy of Science 4th grade students in Ms. Gasparini's class embarked on a virtual educational field trip! On their virtual field trip, students set out to learn all about the Iroquois nations. For this, they virtually visited the Iroquois Museum, which was presented through the Albany Public Library. Atoms heard from speaker, Brenda LaForme who shared the history, and culture of the Iroquois nations.

Thank you, Iroquois Museum and Albany Public Library for taking the time to provide a virtual field trip for the Syracuse Academy of Science elementary school Atoms!

Fun in the Sun during a Heat Wave in Syracuse

Syracuse Academy of Science elementary school students enjoyed fun in the sun during their outdoor recess on an unseasonably warm day.

Tuesday, November 9th, 2021As snow looks to be in the forecast, we wanted to be and bring a little sunshine to you on this Tuesday afternoon! Earlier this month, Syracuse Academy of Science elementary school students enjoyed the great outdoors (and some fun in the sun) on a particularly warm day in Central New York. While we all remained hopeful that the warm weather would stick around, it does appear that snow and colder weather are inevitably near. Thank you for sharing Atoms, fingers crossed that warm weather will be back sometime soon!

Get Your Snack On with Ms. Dickinson’s Class

Syracuse Academy of Science elementary school Atoms learned how to make a fun healthy and nutritious snack using fresh fruit, granola and yogurt in the Discovery Kitchen.

Wednesday, November 17th, 2021As the saying goes, if you can’t stand the heat, stay out of the kitchen! Earlier this month Syracuse Academy of Science elementary school students in Ms. Dickinson’s class had an opportunity to enter the Discovery Kitchen and learn how to make delicious, yet nutritious snacks using everyday items like fresh fruit, granola and yogurt.

It was safe to say this cooking lesson left us completely satisfied and hungry for more fun recipes to try at home!

Gobble, Gobble it’s Almost Thanksgiving Recess!

Syracuse Academy of Science elementary school teachers participated in a ‘Turkey Hunt’ activity where they found 12 turkey bags throughout the building with its matching goody bag.

Tuesday, November 23rd, 2021Time with the Syracuse Academy of Science elementary school Atoms, is time well spent! As students, teachers, faculty and staff gear up for Thanksgiving Recess, we couldn’t help but notice that the halls looked a bit different this morning, thanks to Dean of Elementary, Mrs. Miller. Earlier this morning, Mrs. Miller decked the halls with 12 ‘free-range’ turkeys and goody bags for the teachers to find. This impressive turkey hunt was a great way to kick-off the upcoming Thanksgiving Recess.

One cannot simply talk turkey without mentioning the creative class project and activity from the 2nd grade Atoms in Ms. Fogarty and Ms. Cahalan’s class. On the eve of Thanksgiving Recess, the students shared what they were thankful for this holiday season. In addition, both Ms. Fogarty and Ms. Cahalan also took a moment to share with the Atoms a little activity they were working on, ' 27 Reasons to be Thankful.' Both teachers took the time to recognize and write down on a feather each student's talent and characteristic. The feathers were presented to the Atoms, who could add them to their turkey.

It’s safe to say that the Atoms have the tur-’KEY’ to our hearts! These small moments are big memories that will last forever! We hope all of our Atoms have a very wonderful, happy, and healthy Thanksgiving recess.

Atoms Put Love Into Action this Thanksgiving

Syracuse Academy of Science elementary school put love into action by donating hundreds of canned goods this Thanksgiving season to benefit the Rescue Mission.

Monday, November 22nd, 2021‘Be present in all things, and thankful for all things.’ - Maya Angelou

In preparation for the Thanksgiving season, Syracuse Academy of Science elementary school hosted a Food Drive to benefit the Rescue Mission. We are excited to share that through the kindness and generosity of the students, teachers, faculty and staff that we will be donating hundreds of canned goods this holiday season!

We would like to thank all who helped make this event possible, and for all who participated. Thank you for ‘Putting love into Action,’ your donations will go a long way to help those in need. 

We hope all of our Atoms are having a very happy Thanksgiving!

College Information Session: Daemen College

Syracuse Academy of Science juniors and seniors had an opportunity to attend a college information session, to learn about what life is like as a Daemen College wildcat.

Wednesday, November 10th, 2021Syracuse Academy of Science high school juniors and seniors had an opportunity to attend a college information session, to learn about what life is like as a Daemen College wildcat.

During their college information session, students learned about the wide variety of programs offered at Daemen College and how students can move their dreams, visions and values forward and share their community and make meaningful contributions to society. In addition, Atoms also learned about Daemen College's admission process, how to apply for financial aid, and TRIO programs like EOP/HEOP. 

Thank you Daemen College recruiting representatives for taking the time to speak with the students about life as a wildcat.

4th Grade Atoms are ‘Amp’ed Up about Circuits

Syracuse Academy of Science 4th grade students create their own circuit systems to learn about electrical energy

Wednesday, November 10th, 2021Syracuse Academy of Science 4th grade students participated in a hands-on, minds-on science project that is so exciting it simply hertz! Earlier this month, students had an opportunity to create and construct their very own circuit system to learn about electrical energy. For this project students created closed circuits on a circuit board to learn how electrical energy from batteries can be used and converted into things such as: light, motion, and of course energy. Watt a fun and exciting science project, Atoms!

Bon Appetit and Color Your Plates, Atoms!

Syracuse Academy of Science elementary school students participated in a coloring and drawing contest, Color Your Plate, in which they would share their favorite fruits, vegetables, grains, proteins & beverages they like at school.

Wednesday, November 10th, 2021Hold on to your forks and napkins because this is an awesome event that you certainly don’t want to miss! Earlier this month Syracuse Academy of Science elementary school students participated in a school coloring and drawing contest called, 'Color Your Plate.' For this contest, Atoms were tasked with drawing, and coloring the following:

  • Listing two of their favorite fruits
  • Which three vegetables that they eat every day
  • What is your favorite kind of grain
  • Favorite Protein
  • Draw a drink you have at school

We are excited to share the winner of the Color Your Plate project is Priscilla, who won a special cooking lesson for her entire class with the Cafeteria Director, Ms. Pittsley! In addition, Priscilla will get to be the assistant chef to Ms. Pittsley. Congratulations Priscilla, and way to go Atoms!

SASCS

Syracuse Academy of Science Charter School is part of Science Academies of New York.

SAS Elementary School

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

SAS Middle School

200 West High Ter. Syracuse, NY 13219
Phone: 315-487-5986
Fax: 315-487-5824
sasmsmainoffice@sany.org

SAS High School

1001 Park Ave. Syracuse, NY 13204
Phone: 315-428-8997
Fax: 315-428-9109
sashsmainoffice@sany.org

SANY

1409 W Genesee St. Syracuse, NY 13204
Phone: 315-671-5470
Fax: 315-671-5475
info@sany.org

Transportation

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