Friday, October 11, 2019—Syracuse Academy of Science Charter and Citizenship School will be holding a public meeting on Friday, October 11^th from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at Syracuse Academy of Science High School in their conference room. In the meeting we will be discussing our school wide safety plan. All are welcome to attend.

Tuesday, October 8, 2019—Smile and say cheese! Tuesday, October 15^th is Picture Day. Picture Day will be held during school hours.

Thursday, September 5, 2019—Welcome back, Atoms! We hope you all had a fantastic summer and wish you all the best for this upcoming 2019 - 2020 school year. Below is a message from Superintendent Dr. Hayali. Please head to our Facebook page to view more pictures of the First Day of School.

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To our Atoms’ Family, 

The first day of school holds a certain level of wonder. As I walked the halls this morning, I heard teachers patiently sharing their vision of the upcoming school year with their new students. Classrooms that will be bustling with energy in the coming months were almost silent as students who are eager to learn, excited to see their friends, and a little nervous about what surprises a new year may hold as they adjust back into the rhythm of the school day. 

Today is a day of new beginnings. Some of you may have put your child on the bus for the first time this morning, and others may have been secretly cheering as your teenager is finally going to be out of the house. However this morning went for you, we all have one thing in common (myself included). We all chose to send our children to a Science Academies of New York Charter School. 

So let me say this -- Thank you for trusting us to educate and prepare your children for their bright futures. We have a remarkable team of educators across our buildings who are committed to providing your children the best opportunity to become productive, contributing and caring citizens.

It is very important that all students feel comfortable and safe at school, especially as our schools grow in number and size. In response to the educational needs of families in Utica and Syracuse, we now serve students in elementary, middle and high schools in both communities. This year student enrollment continues to climb in all of our charter schools, with more than 1,500 students on our waiting list and approximately 2,000 students enrolled in grades K-12.

We are looking forward to working with each of you to ensure your child’s success. Together we are building success one ATOM at a time. 

Respectfully,

Tolga Hayali, Ed.D.

Wednesday, September 4th—Are those alarms set and backpacks ready for the First Day of School? We hope all our Atoms had a great summer and look forward to seeing you bright and early for the First Day of School on Thursday, September 5th at 8:40 AM.

Tuesday, September 3, 2019—Join us tomorrow for our Fall Open House. This is great opportunity for families to not only meet their teachers, but to take a school tour, meet with administration, receive policy information and of course to drop off school supplies. The Open House will be split into two groups based on grade level.

• Kindergarten - 2nd Grade: 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
• 3rd Grade - 4th Grade: 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM

We look forward to seeing everyone there!

Friday, August 30, 2019 - Just a friendly reminder, there will be no school on Monday, September 2nd in observance of Labor Day. The First Day of School is Thursday, September 5th. Have a happy and safe Labor Day weekend, Atoms!

August 15, 2019—We are looking forward to seeing our Atoms in just a few short weeks. As a friendly reminder, the Student Handbook is updated for the 2019 - 2020 school year. Please click here to review the policies and procedures prior to the First Day of School. 

Friday, August 9, 2019—It's the most wonderful time of the year, School Supply List time. While summer is still in full swing, we want to make sure our Atoms are prepared for the First Day of School on September 5th. Head to our Supply List section, which can be found on the homepage, to view the complete list of items needed for the 2019 - 2020 school year. Supply Lists are broken down by each grade. You can also visit teacherslists.com to view the complete School Supply list, as well.

Friday, August 2, 2019—As the saying goes, "you are what you eat." But did you know that healthy eating and physical activity are just two components that can make up and help increase a students' ability to learn? Join us for our first ever Wellness meeting on Wednesday, August 7th from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM. We will be discussing topics such as:

• How an environment can support a students' well-being
• How creating an environment can support a students' health and wellness
• How healthy eating and physical activity can support a students' ability to learn … and more!

The meeting will be held at Syracuse Academy of Science High School's main conference room. Please enter through the West Genesee Street entrance. Parking will be made available on Lakeview Avenue. We hope to see you there!

Thursday, July 11, 2019—The 2019 - 2020 Academic Calendar is now available! Please visit the Academic Calendar website to download your copy today. This is a great way to stay up to date with all the latest events, holidays and more. Please note, the First Day of School is Thursday, September 5th. Have a great summer Atoms!