January 18-20th, 2023: Snakes and hedgehogs and ferrets… oh my! Second-grade classes at Syracuse Academy of Science spent the day at Little Ray’s Nature Centre. #SASAtoms got a tour where they were introduced to several animals, learned about their habitats, and even touched a few! Students also got to watch a demonstration featuring snakes and tortoises. Atoms were even brave enough to touch a snake! Overall, it was an excellent experience for students to learn about animals and nature outside the classroom!

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Friday, January 20th, 2023: Throughout January, SAS Elementary has been collecting donations of coats, hats, gloves, and travel-sized toiletries to donate to We Rise Above the Streets Community Outreach. K-4 Atoms and their families showed how much they care with a strong turnout for donations. We are so grateful to be part of such an amazing and generous community of staff, students, parents, friends, and families.

Great job sharing the warmth, Atoms!

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Monday, January 23rd, 2023: Families have the great opportunity and responsibility to make a sound educational choice for their child, whether in a public school, public charter school like SAS, private school, or even homeschooling. Here at Syracuse Academy of Science, we recognize that great responsibility and are humbled that you and your families have decided for your child to attend our school. National School Choice Week is about just that: choice, and we thank you for choosing SAS as what is hopefully the best educational opportunity for your child!

All week, SAS elementary school will celebrate the choice that our families have made!

Tuesday, January 24th, is Wear Yellow Day! Students may come to school in a yellow top with their uniform bottoms, and parents are encouraged to join in and wear yellow too! Let’s have some fun this week, Atoms!

New families can make the choice to attend SAS too. Apply today at apply.sany.org! And don't forget to come to one of the following open house dates:

Thursday, January 26th: 4-5 PM

Saturday, February 4th: 10-11:30 AM

Saturday, March 11th: 10-11:30 AM

Thursday, March 23rd: 4-5 PM  

Saturday, January 14th, 2023: Over the weekend, congressional awards students visited Philadelphia, PA, our first capital city! The group was blessed with excellent weather, and our students had a chance to learn more about their country's history by visiting the Independence National Historical Park, the Liberty Bell, and the President's House Site! Most of our students didn't know that Philadelphia served as our nation's capital until 1800, when the federal government moved to its permanent home in Washington, DC. After visiting Independence Park, they walked around Downtown Philadelphia, visited China Town and had lunch at Philadelphia Reading Terminal Market, where they had a chance to choose from a variety of food vendors! Finally, atoms visited the Philadelphia Museum of Art, where the popular stairs from the movie "Rocky" are.

Overall, it was a beautiful, educational, and enjoyable trip for everyone!

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Tuesday, January 17th, 2023: Syracuse Academy of Science is accepting new students for next school year! If you’re interested in enrolling your child, open houses will be taking place at the elementary school on Thursday, January 26th, from 4-5 PM, Saturday, February 4th, from 10-11:30 AM, Saturday, March 11th from 10-11:30 AM, and Thursday, March 23rd from 4-5 PM. Families are encouraged to arrive at the start time to view an informational presentation before joining us on a guided school tour. Students are welcome and encouraged to attend! 

Please note this is only for families that are new to SAS. Families need only select one open house to attend. We hope to see you there!

Thursday, January 12th, 2023: It's time to shine the light on one of Syracuse Academy of Science Elementary School's amazing teachers! Meet Ms. Alonso-Bergevin or Ms. AB to our Atoms! Ms. AB received her Bachelor's and Master's Degrees from SUNY Oswego. She loves spending time with her family and is most inspired by her students! Ms. AB is a dedicated art teacher who loves sharing her knowledge and skill set with all students. Thank you, Ms. AB, for being an integral part of our team!

Monday, January 9th, 2023: Did you know Meditation can help improve student behavior? Mediation has been shown to help with improved memory and concentration, increased confidence and self-esteem, and can even lead to higher grades and test scores. At Syracuse Academy of Science elementary school, one of our 4th-grade Atoms has been working with Social-Emotional Support Specialist Ms. Cahalan to practice some Meditation skills. Recently, that student has begun offering his services to one of our 3rd-grade classes.

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Wednesday, December 21st, 2022: Syracuse Academy of Science Elementary School's third graders took a Caz Sports Bowl trip and learned about balance, forces, and motion. They had lots of fun and cheered their classmates on all morning. A big thank you to Caz Sports Bowl for hosting our Atoms!

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Thursday, December 22nd, 2022: Syracuse Academy of Science Middle Schoolers enjoyed the annual 7th-grade ice skating field trip! It was a beautiful day in Clinton Square, with maybe just a couple of falls but lots of smiles and laughter! The perfect way to spend the last day before winter break!

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Monday, January 9th, 2023: Now through January 20th, Syracuse Academy of Science Elementary School is leading a donation drive for the non-profit organization "We Rise Above the Streets Recovery Outreach, Inc." This charity has been led by Al-amin Muhammad for over five years and has focused on advocating for homeless/underrepresented populations in Syracuse. The organization helps provide these groups with food, clothing, and basic hygiene items. Every Saturday, Al-amin and his crew of volunteers host a 'Sandwich Saturday' at 10 am in Billings Park, where they hand out food and other necessities to individuals and families struggling to provide for themselves. The charity's main mission is to help break the cycle of homelessness and crime by showing them how to live to their full potential.

We will collect new children and adult winter apparel and travel-sized hygiene products to donate to "We Rise Above the Streets" at the end of the month. If your student brings in three items, they will earn one dress-down pass. We encourage you to make a difference and share the warmth!