Wednesday, May 25th, 2022—It’s always a good time for the Syracuse Academy of Science and Citizenship elementary school Atoms and ice cream! To celebrate the completion (and hard work) of NYSESLAT testing, Ms. O'Connor's ENL students, the Atoms enjoyed an ice cream social with friends near and dear. Keep up the great work, Atoms: we are so proud of you!

Friday, May 6th, 2022—Syracuse Academy of Science and Citizenship elementary school recognized its March and April students for outstanding work, leadership, academic achievements, and monthly character traits.

March's monthly character traits include enthusiasm, social intelligence, love of learning, and humor.

April's monthly character traits include identifying and appreciating the good in others, fairness, appreciation of beauty and excellence, and purpose.

We want to congratulate the students selected for March and April's Students of the Month ceremony! Keep up the great work, Atoms! Please click here to visit our Facebook page to view more pictures from the Syracuse Academy of Science and Citizenship elementary school's Student of the Month celebration.

Saturday, May 15th, 2022—SANY Superintendent Dr. Tolga Hayali was honored and celebrated as one of United Way's 100 Heroes. Individuals who aligned with the mission of the United Way and were in healthcare, education, financial stability, volunteerism, advocacy, and leadership were selected.

Over the past six weeks, the United Way released its heroes and shared how each person has impacted the Mohawk Valley community. Dr. Hayali was one of the fifteen education and childcare heroes.

United Way presented each hero with a certificate of acknowledgment and appreciation for their part in the project and a small gift to celebrate each hero. The heroes and their guests met other honored individuals who have made a difference in the Mohawk Valley community.

Congratulations, Dr. Hayali; thank you for all you have done and continue to do to help serve and educate children in Syracuse and Utica. Your hard work, leadership, and tremendous efforts have not gone unnoticed. Thank you for helping make all the difference in the world. We are Many Atoms, One Family!

We invite you to please click here to read the full article about the United Way's 100 Heroes.

Wednesday, May 18th, 2022—The Science Academies of New York (SANY) is excited to announce both Syracuse Academy of Science Charter Schools and Syracuse Academy of Science and Citizenship Charter Schools have received their full five-year extension. Receiving a five-year extension from New York State and the Board of Regents is a tremendous accomplishment and no easy feat. To receive a five-year full-term renewal and/or expansion from New York State and the Board of Regents, charter schools must show a high standard for academic success and financial integrity. All SANY Charter Schools since 2003 have always received a full five-year term. We are glad to see this tradition continuing this year with SAS and Citizenship.

Wednesday, May 11th, 2022—Syracuse Academy of Science and Citizenship Charter School would like to thank our school nurse for all the fantastic work bringing health and happiness to the Atoms and their families. Thank you for all you do and continue to do for the students, teachers, faculty, and staff. We wish you a very happy (and healthy) National School Nurse Day!

Sunday, May 8th, 2022—It's Mother's Day! To all our 'Super-Moms,' Aunts, Grandmas, and motherly figures, we wish you a delighted and relaxing Mother's Day. Thank you for everything you do in your Atoms' life. Your hard work and dedication certainly don't go unnoticed. We hope you have a happy and memorable Mother's Day!

Wednesday, May 4th, 2022—The first week in May, is National Teacher Appreciation Week. Today, SANY would like to take the opportunity to highlight the incredible team of teachers we have at Syracuse Academy of Science and Citizenship Charter School. 

Each day, Syracuse Academy of Science and Citizenship Charter School teachers dedicate their time to the success of every student. They provide hope, stability, knowledge, and life lessons and profoundly influence the lives of every Atom they work with daily. Our teachers provide opportunities for students to not only learn through innovative lessons and experiences but continue to grow and succeed. 

Please join SANY in honoring our teachers and by sharing your appreciation with them this week and in the weeks and years to come.

Thank you, teachers, for all you do and continue to do for our Atoms and their families. We are Many Atoms, One Family!

Monday, May 2nd, 2022—Syracuse Academy of Science and Citizenship 2nd-grade students are all wonders! As they begin their new 'Read to Them' book, 'We're All Wonders,' by R.J. Palacio, the students reflect on what kindness means to them.

The story, 'We're All Wonders,' is about a boy named Auggie, who is like any other child but looks a bit different due to his facial deformities. Since Auggie looks different from other children, many of his classmates make fun of him and treat him with disrespect. When this happens, all Auggie wants to escape on an adventure with Daisy to a world where he feels like he belongs.

Student Teacher, Ms. H, read to the Atoms the story and discussed the story's central theme - choosing to be kind to others above all else. Following the story, all the Atoms and teachers in 2A pledged to choose kindness even when it's hard, when it goes against our friends and when we're feeling bad.

Sunday, May 1st, 2022—In honor of National School Principal's Day, we want to thank our Syracuse Academy of Science and Citizenship elementary school Principal for their hard work and commitment to the students, teachers, faculty, and staff. You are not only the driving force behind Syracuse Academy of Science and Citizenship elementary school but the heart and soul of all of our Atoms. We are Many Atoms, One Family. Happy School Principal's Day!

Friday, April 29th, 2022—Hey Syracuse Academy of Science and Citizenship elementary school Atoms, it’s Dollar Dog time! We all know the saying, ‘money doesn’t grow on trees.’ But this spring weather reminds us that everything does grow including your bank account when you deposit money into your Dollar Dog bank account. There is still plenty of time to watch your bank account grow like the plants and the trees this spring by saving today.

If your child is interested in becoming a Dollar Dog saver please contact Lauri Hoover at (315) 728-3474 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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