Wednesday, May 4th, 2022—The first week in May, is National Teacher Appreciation Week. Today, SANY would like to take the opportunity to highlight the incredible team of teachers we have at Syracuse Academy of Science Charter Schools. 

Each day, Syracuse Academy of Science Charter School teachers dedicate their time to the success of every student. They provide hope, stability, knowledge, and life lessons and profoundly influence the lives of every Atom they work with daily. Our teachers provide opportunities for students to not only learn through innovative lessons and experiences but continue to grow and succeed. 

Please join SANY in honoring our teachers and by sharing your appreciation with them this week and in the weeks and years to come.

Thank you, teachers, for all you do and continue to do for our Atoms and their families. We are Many Atoms, One Family!

Friday, April 29th, 2022—We all know the Atoms never give up and keep moving forward! In April, Syracuse Academy of Science elementary school celebrated the students who demonstrated the character trait of perseverance at its Students of the Month ceremony. Throughout the month, Atoms learned the meaning of perseverance and how it's essential to stick with something despite the challenges and difficulties.

We want to congratulate our Atoms on showing what it means to persevere and for being selected as the April Students of the Month! Congratulations, Atoms; keep up the great work. Click here to visit our Facebook page to view additional pictures from the Syracuse Academy of Science elementary school’s Students of the Month celebration.

Don’t forget to tune in each month as we share and celebrate the students selected for our monthly Students of the Month celebration.

Sunday, May 1st, 2022—In honor of National School Principal's Day, we want to thank our Syracuse Academy of Science Charter Schools Principals for their hard work and commitment to the students, teachers, faculty, and staff. You are not only the driving force behind Syracuse Academy of Science Charter Schools but the heart and soul of all of our Atoms. We are Many Atoms, One Family. Happy School Principal's Day!

Friday, February 18th, 2022—In honor of this Friday, we want to ‘Flashback’ and share this fun and exciting event from Syracuse Academy of Science high school. 

In February, the Syracuse Academy of Science high school robotics team attended the FTC NY Excelsior Remote Qualifier event and took home 2^nd place! Congratulations to the following students: Yakina Sika Amoah, Migual Mathis, Andre McClain, Jenell Virgilio, Eva Acheampong, Adriana Crowder, Arna Boatema Amoah, and Z Harper.

Keep up the great work, Atoms!

Wednesday, April 20th, 2022—Courage. Commitment. Character. These are just a few of the character strengths of Syracuse Academy of Science high school Atom, Jviona Baker, who received the prestigious Triple 'C' Award from the New York State Attorney General, Letitia James!

For over 20 years, New York State has celebrated young adults with its Triple 'C' Award, recognizing students for their courage, commitment, and character. The courage that will assist them in meeting the challenges ahead. Their remarkable commitment to bettering themselves, their school, and their community make them role models to others. Their strength of character helps them to achieve their goals and will guide them in making the right decision in the future.

Congratulations, Jviona; we are very proud of you and all you have accomplished!

Saturday, April 23rd, 2022—Syracuse Academy of Science high school, Congressional Awards students were a 'force of nature' last weekend, as they lent a helping hand with an Earth Day clean-up activity. For their Earth Day activity, Atoms participated in a local street cleaning project. In true Atoms fashion, they left their area looking better than the way they found it.

We hope everyone had a happy Earth Day!

Tuesday, April 19th, 2022—Congratulations to the eight students at Syracuse Academy of Science elementary school whose artwork was selected to display at the Beaver Lake Nature Center. In collaboration with Region 3 of the New York State Art Teachers Association, students created artwork that fit the themes of nature, animals, and landscape. The Beaver Lake Nature Center will proudly display the students' artwork through the end of April. If you haven't done so already, we encourage you to come out and view the artwork of our talented Atoms.

Friday, April 8th, 2022—One spirit. One team. One win. As the Syracuse Academy of Science middle school Atoms in 6A prepared to take the basketball court for the game of the season, the whole school anxiously awaited in the stands to see who would be victorious in the classic Students VS. Staff basketball game.

As a reward for the most Classdojo points, the Atoms played the Syracuse Academy of Science middle school staff in a friendly competition of basketball. To help ensure that everyone was abiding by the rules, Syracuse Academy of Science high school seniors Aziatic Mann, Steve Tussing, and Zach Allen were the official referees for the game.

While the Atoms played their hearts out, the Staff certainly had the upper hand and proved to be victorious.

We want to thank everyone who helped make this event possible. Everyone had a great time, and this game will undoubtedly go down in the Syracuse Academy of Science history books. Keep up the great work, Atoms!

Saturday, April 23rd, 2022—Already making history in her family, our next Senior Spotlight candidate is looking forward to inspiring the future generation of students by becoming a teacher. Syracuse Academy of Science high school is excited to share its 4th Senior Spotlight, Meenal Shojaian.

Don't forget to join us throughout the remainder of the school year as we highlight various members of the Class of 2022 with our Senior Spotlight series.

Interview with Meenal

• What is one major accomplishment you had in your senior year of high school? I am the first person in my family to get a full-ride scholarship to a private college.
• What are your goals for after high school? I want to go to college and get a certification in education.
• Name one person that inspires you? My 9th-11th grade English teacher, Ms. Ray
• What advice would you give to the next senior class? I sometimes know life is stressful, but trust the process, learn from your mistakes, and you'll grow and mature in time.
• Where do you see yourself in five years? I hope to see myself teaching while working hard for my master's degree.
• If you could have dinner with any person living or dead, who would they be and why? I would have dinner with my past self to tell her not to worry because everything would work out the way I had intended.
• Name three traits that describe you? Optimistic, Reliable, Gregarious
• What is your favorite hobby? My two favorite hobbies are reading and finding new music.
• What is a hidden talent that no one or only a few people know about you? I can't think of any. I honestly don't think I have one.
• What is your favorite memory of SAS? My after-class conversations with my 11th-grade History teacher, Mr. Cummings.

Friday, April 22nd, 2022—Live. Laugh. Love the Earth! Happy Earth Day, Atoms. Below are some fun ways you can pitch in at home and in the community to celebrate Earth Day and make a difference for this planet.

• Turn off the lights when you leave the room.
• Set your computer to the 'sleep setting' when you are not using it. This will help save energy.
• Save water by shutting off the faucet while you brush your teeth.
• Plant trees in your community - this helps clean the air.
• Use recycled paper to help save the trees.
• Write letters to leaders to let them know you care about the environment.
• Carpool or ride a bike to cut down on air pollution.