Tuesday, December 22nd, 2020—Looking for a fun and family friendly winter activity? Come check out Syracuse Academy of Science and Citizenship school’s Winter Wonderland extravaganza. Drive through a path of bright lights, listen to the music play and say hi to your favorite teachers. You can also bring a canned good to donate to our Can & Food Drive to help benefit the Food Bank of Central New York. Please see the details below, and we hope you can join us.

Winter Wonderland Event Details

• Date: Tuesday, December 22nd
• Time: 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
• Location: SAS Citizenship (301 Valley Drive - on your car rider side, Newell St.).
• Cost: FREE - Can bring a canned good to donate to our Can & Food Drive  to benefit the Food Bank of CNY.
• Misc.: Please remain in your car and stay in line to ensure the safety of staff and families.

Dear Citizenship Academy parents and guardians, due to inclement weather conditions, Citizenship Academy building is closed on Thursday, December 17th, 2020. Students are expected to attend classes remotely. Stay safe SASC Atoms.

Important Reminder for Families:

For the 2020-21 school year, should the Syracuse Academy of Science and Citizenship Charter School close for snow days or due to inclement weather, those days will be REMOTE learning days for all students. No in person learning will occur, but students will be expected to attend classes virtually. If you have any questions, please contact your child’s school directly!

Administration
Syracuse Academy of Science and Citizenship

Monday, December 7th, 2020—Lend a hand, and give a can as the Syracuse Academy of Science and Citizenship school hosts its annual Can & Food Drive to benefit the Food Bank of CNY. This contactless event kicks-off on Monday, December 7th. Please see the details below. Together we CAN do it!

• Dates: 12/07 - 12/22
• Time & Days: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday
• Benefits: The Food Bank of CNY
• Contactless Drop Off Location: 301 Valley Drive, Syracuse, NY 13207. Please enter by the main office off of Keen Place. When let in, please drop off in the boxes provided by the doors.

**After dropping off items, help yourself to a book from the box to keep and to add to your at home library! **

Wednesday, November 25th, 2020—In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday there will be no school on Wednesday, November 25th through Friday, November 27th. School will resume on Monday, November 30th.

We are thankful for all of our incredible students, teachers and community. Enjoy this long weekend, Atoms!

SANY in collaboration with Chartwells has developed a [contactless drive through] meal service that will allow students greater access to food while at home.

Please see below for pickup times at each school over the Thanksgiving Break Closure.

Any questions about pick ups, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Who Qualifies

• All students enrolled in SANY Schools are eligible to participate.
• All children 18 or younger are eligible to participate.
• Children do not need to be enrolled in SANY Schools to participate.
• All students are eligible to pick up meals at their enrolled site.

Registration and Pickup
To participate, parents/guardians can pre-register for the following week directly at the pickup locations a week in advance. All you need to do is let the staff at the pick-up location know how many meals you want to pick up the following week on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

PICK-UP Locations and times:

• SAS Elementary - 11/24, 12/1, 12/3 9 am- 11 am
• SAS Citizenship - 11/24, 12/1, 12/3 10 am - 12 pm
• SAS Middle School - 11/24, 12/1, 12/3 10 am - 12 pm
• SAS High - 11/24, 12/1, 12/3 10 am - 12 pm
• UAS Elementary/High - 11/24, 12/1, 12/3 9 am - 11 am
• UAS Middle School - 11/24, 12/1, 12/3 10am – 12pm

Cost
Meals are free for all children up to 18 years old.

Wednesday, November 11th, 2020—In observance of Veterans Day there will be no school on Wednesday, November 11^th. School will resume on Thursday, November 12^th.

To all veterans of all the military branches, thank you for your bravery, sacrifice and your service. We wish you a happy Veterans Day.

Friday, October 23rd, 2020—With the upcoming Halloween weekend there are many activities, traditions and festivities that take place for Atoms both big and small. We want to share with you helpful health and safety tips, tricks and ideas for you, your family and loved ones to help ensure that you have a safe and healthy holiday. Please click here to read the Halloween Guidance issued by New York State Department of Health. Stay safe, Atoms!

Monday, October 12th, 2020—There will be no school on Monday, October 12th, 2020 in observance of Indigenous People's Day. Classes will resume on Tuesday, October 13th, 2020. Enjoy this long weekend, Atoms!

Syracuse Academy of Science and Citizenship provides an opportunity for school personnel, student, and public to make public comment about our district safety plan.

Public hearing meeting will take place on Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at 2pm.

Meeting will be online. Please click here to join the meeting.

Meeting ID: 84993845923
Password: 973685
Join by phone: (US) +1 669-900-6833