On Thursday, March 14, 2019, kindergarten students took a trip to Painting with a Twist, where the budding artists put on aprons and were eager to show everyone their painting skills. Before they could, they needed to learn what the "Papa Bear" and "Baby Bear" brushes were used for and how to clean them when done. Each student created a painting of a purple seal, and while they waited for their masterpieces to dry, they played hot potato and heads or tails. In the end, each painting was just as unique as each student.

On Tuesday, March 12, 2019, our 4th-grade Atoms were all smiles at WonderWorks Destiny USA. Students had a fun-filled day letting out some energy with games like virtual sports, basketball, giant connect four, crazy roller coasters, and so much more. The “space” and “weather” rooms were especially interesting as they correlate perfectly with our Atoms' current science curriculum. Students made deep connections to prior learning through the hands-on, interactive exhibits the Wonderworks Museum offers.

On Friday, March 8, 2019, students in the SAS high school band and choir performed as part of the Music in Our Schools Month festival in Albany, NY. Students played musical instruments and sang for elected officials, other students, and passersby in the busy concourse. While visiting Albany, students got to take a guided tour of the capitol building.

On Friday, March 1, 2019, the #SASCS Middle School held its 2nd Annual Science and Academic Fair. Under the direction of science teachers Mr. Carter and Miss Chapman, students presented results of extensive research on diverse scientific and biographic projects. Student work on salt-water purification, Egyptian hieratic numerals, the mathematics of origami, and the lives of NASA astronaut Mae Jemison, Spanish surrealist artist Salvador Dalí and inventor Thomas Edison enlightened all who attended--from parents to students and school staff. Terra Science recognized outstanding student efforts and accomplishments in an awards ceremony that concluded the fair.

On Thursday, February 28, 2019, #SASCS High School held a career fair. We believe seeing is believing, so we asked working professionals from over twenty industries to visit our school and share their experiences with our students. These visits help expand our students' understanding of the types of careers they could pursue. Which in turn helps our educators demonstrate how the concepts they are teaching in class could apply to potential career paths. Thank you to our guidance team for pulling this event together, and to all the working professionals for donating your time to this event. Together, we are building success one ATOM at a time. 

On Thursday, February 28, 2019, the students of Mrs. Wolff’s classroom were the first #SASCS class to test the Minecraft for Education program for our school. This popular gaming platform integrates lessons in computer coding, math, and the visual arts into the curriculum. Infusing our classrooms with modern technologies advances our never-ending commitment to delivering a 21st-century education to students at the Syracuse Academy of Science.  Go ATOMS!  #SASAtoms #SASCS

Paying special tribute to Martin Luther King, Jr., the SHEHOOP club invited all high school students to take time out of their History or Social Studies classes for an opportunity to sign their names on posters displaying favorite quotes by the inspirational American leader. The signed posters will remain on display and continue to inspire students and visitors by reminding us of the importance of honoring Martin Luther King, Jr., and his efforts to promote compassion and equality for all.