On Wednesday, November 28, 2018, ten of our #SASAtom fifth graders escaped the snowy weather for a few hours and enjoyed a field trip to Azteca Mexican Restaurant. ten of our #SASAtom fifth graders escaped the snowy weather for a few hours and enjoyed a field trip to Azteca Mexican Restaurant. #SASAtoms sampled dishes ranging from guacamole to burritos to flautas. They enjoyed being to able to do research for their Mexican cookbook project. Students discussed ingredients, popular dishes, and different tastes discovered in their meals. Providing our students with hands-on experiences relating to coursework is just one of the ways we are building success one ATOM at a time.

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On Thursday, November 29, 2018, #SASCS Middle School hosted their first Teen Center Night of the school year. #SASAtoms spent the evening playing basketball, soccer, video games, watching a movie, or just hanging out. Donations from the event will be provided to families in need within our community. Creating a safe space for our #SASAtoms to relax with their peers is just one of the ways we are building success one ATOM at a time.

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On Wednesday, November 28, 2018, the #SASCS elementary community awarded #SASAtoms who displayed outstanding citizenship. The #SASAtoms who received this award are helpful, kind, and eager to go the extra mile for their peers and teachers on a daily basis. We are proud of all our #SASAtoms -- keep up the great work!

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On Monday, November 25, 2018, after a restful break, second grade #SASAtoms from Syracuse Academy of Science were able to go on a field trip to The Strong Museum of Play in Rochester, New York. #SASAtoms explored various exhibits including a mock Wegmans where they shopped and restocked food, a Marvel superheroes exhibit, a life-size Berenstain Bears land, and many other places where they could jump and explore. Enriching social skills through exploratory play is just one of the ways we are building success one ATOM at a time.

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On Tuesday, November 20, 2018, #SASCS 4th grade #SASAtoms and their families enjoyed the 2nd Annual Cultural Celebration in our cafeteria. At least 15 different family traditions and cultures were represented with a dish. Our cafeteria was full of family and friends as they enjoyed trying dishes from around the globe. Sharing the value of diverse cultures if just one of the ways we are building success one ATOM at a time.

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On Thursday, November 15, 2018, Guest speaker, Rob Ringham an Enterprise AI Architect from Avanade, asked our scholars a few questions. What machine is better at walking, a robot or a human? How about solving complex math equations. Ringham encouraged our middle school #SASAtoms to think critically about these questions, the future of Artificial Intelligence, and the ways AI is already integrated into everyday life. Inviting STEM professionals into the classroom to challenge our students is just one of the ways we are building success one ATOM at a time.

On Thursday, November 15, 2018, #SASCS High School hosted a College Fair for our eighth through 12th grade students. 21 colleges and/or universities from across the region attended the fair, as well as officers from the U.S. Army. This event provided our #SASAtoms with the opportunity to meaningfully connect with members from each institution. Students were able to ask questions about admission requirements, club offerings, campus life, internship opportunities, and more. Thank you to all those in attendance, together we are building success one ATOM at a time.

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On Wednesday, November 14, 2018, second grade students from #SASCS ventured up the hill to Van Duyn Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing. #SASAtoms joined residents from Van Duyn in creating crafts including placemats for Thanksgiving and discussing with residents the things they are thankful for in their lives. Partnering across generations is just one of the ways that we are building success one ATOM at a time.

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