Monday, February 15th, 2021—In observance of Presidents’ Day there will be no school on Monday, February 15th. Enjoy your day off, Atoms!

As we all get ready to start mid-winter break, I have been reflecting on the ways each and every one of our Atoms have been able to make an impact at school through your academic work, your interactions with your fellow classmates and teachers, but more importantly how you are helping make a difference for those who need it the most in your community. To say I am impressed with all of your efforts is an understatement.

Here are just a few of the ways Atoms are giving back to their communities:

• Earlier this month, Syracuse Academy of Science and Citizenship announced they will be hosting a Band-Aid Drive which will benefit the patients at Golisano Children’s hospital.
• Syracuse Academy of Science High School is hosting a Donation Drive to benefit the Dunbar Center - a local organization that strives to enhance the quality of life, break the cycle of generational poverty and develop racial equality in the greater Syracuse community.
• Finally, the National Honor Society students at Utica Academy of Science High School challenged its fellow classmates and teachers in a Kindness Challenge. Their efforts not only with the Kindness Challenge but with various acts of goodwill, charity and kindness have been recognized by Assemblywoman Buttenschon who acknowledged the Atom’s perseverance and willingness to spread kindness in the middle of a global pandemic. It is with all of these little events, that help make a difference in the lives of others and remind me that we are many Atoms, one Family.

While we all get ready for break, I challenge you to take a moment, pause and reflect on all that you have accomplished thus far not only in this school year, but academically, and in the world around you.

On behalf of everyone at SANY, I want to wish all of our students a happy, healthy, restful, and safe mid-winter break!

Dr. Tolga Hayali
SANY Superintendent

Tuesday, February 9th, 2021—Hold on to your lab coats, Syracuse Academy of Science and Citizenship elementary school is excited to announce its new monthly school program, STEM To-Go. Each month, Atoms will have the option to receive a kit which contains directions, and all materials needed to complete the STEM based activity. The STEM To-Go program will allow the students to use their imagination to create, improve and reflect on their project, while having fun and learning something new!

STEM To-Go kits will be given to Hybrid Learning students on Monday or Friday that they attend school. Remote Learning students can pick up their STEM-To-Go kit at the main office on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, or Friday between 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

We encourage families to submit pictures of their Atoms completing their STEM activity. Pictures can be submitted to Hayley Merritt, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Please note, the STEM To-Go program is optional. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to Hayley Merritt.

Monday, February 8th, 2021—Syracuse Academy of Science and Citizenship invites you to help save the day and be a superhero by donating a box of new fun Band-Aids to its Band-Aid Drive. All proceeds will benefit Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital. As we all know, it is never fun to be sick … but to a child it’s fun to pick out your own Band-Aid!

Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital is looking for fun Band-Aids such as: princess, superhero, colorful designs, etc. The Band-Aid Drive starts on Monday, February 8^th through Saturday, February 13^th, as well as, Monday, February 22^nd through Friday, February 26^th.

Tuesday, February 2nd, 2021—Words cannot describe how thankful we are for our school counselors. These esteemed professionals have touched the lives of many and helped the Atoms achieve academic excellence and success both inside and outside the classroom. To say that we are forever grateful is an understatement. Thank you, school counselors for all your hard work, dedication and listening to all of our students, this means so much to all of us at SANY. 

Syracuse Academy of Science and Citizenship proudly celebrates National School Counseling week, “School Counselors; All in for ALL students!”

Dear parents and guardians,

Citizenship Academy will be closed on Tuesday, February 2nd, 2021 due to inclement weather. There will NOT be remote learning, meal pick up, and food delivery. Stay safe and warm SASC Atoms. Enjoy the snow day.

Monday, January 18th, 2021—On Monday, January 18^th, Syracuse Academy of Science and Citizenship school will be celebrating the life and legacy of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. He believed in the equality, freedom and dignity for all people.

In observance of this holiday, there will be no school on Monday, January 18th. Classes will resume on Tuesday, January 19^th. Enjoy this long weekend, Atoms!

Friday, January 1st, 2021-Happy New Year, Atoms! In observance of  New Year's Day, there will be no school on Friday, January 1^st, 2021. Classes will resume on Monday, January 4^th, 2021. We wish you and your family a happy and healthy new year.

Saturday, December 26th, 2020—Are you up for the Winter Break Challenge? You are in luck, as Syracuse Academy of Science and Citizenship invites you and your family to participate in a fun (optional) game of BINGO. How do you play? Over winter recess, students and their families can complete the activities on the BINGO board. As like regular BINGO, the object is to get five squares in-a-row and then shout, BINGO! This version of BINGO is similar, but with a twist. Complete the activities on the board to get five in-a-row, and take a picture of the completed activity or participation of the activity. Please click here to view the BINGO board.

We hope you have a wonderful, healthy and safe Winter Recess. Enjoy this time to rest, recharge and relax. We look forward to seeing you in 2021!

Hello SANY families,

As we get ready to celebrate the holiday season with family and loved ones that are near and dear to us, I wanted to take a brief moment to reflect on all that has happened this past year. A year that none of us will forget, but more importantly how we all united together and were able to conquer herculean obstacles that were presented each day. To say that I am proud of our students, teachers, faculty and staff is an understatement. This year reminds me greatly that we are many Atoms, one family.

Indeed, 2020 will be a year for the history books: the global pandemic, its impact on our daily lives, the educational structure, tragic loss of life, and sacrifices made by so many of our front-line heroes. Much will be written about this time period in our lives, but for me and for SANY, here is what I will remember.

Earlier this year somehow, some way, you all found a way to rise to the occasion and rally through these difficult times. From adapting, overcoming and evolving to a new style of learning and educational system, to working tirelessly in the face of great unknown to persevering through periods of tremendous uncertainty. You did all of this with great success not only in your professional lives but your personal lives, as well.

Despite the many challenges this year faced, there were glimmers of hope that shined through the darkness. Earlier this month vaccines arrived and are being administered to those who needed it the most in New York state. Many of our front-line heroes throughout the country are receiving the first round of the vaccine, with promise that others will be able to receive the vaccine soon.

Earlier this month, SANY announced the approval of Citizenship and Science Academy of Rochester, with a projected opening in September 2021. It is with all of your valiant hard work, dedication and commitment that we are able to bring our successful model of STEM education to the citizens of Rochester, New York.

Someday, when we look back at this period and reflect upon how we lived through these challenging times, I will always be reminded that it was because each and every one of our Atoms, their families, teachers, faculty and staff. Many Atoms, one family. We wish you a very happy holiday!

Sincerely,

Dr. Tolga Hayali
SANY Superintendent