Thursday, February 16th, 2023: Find your overalls, fanny packs, and beanie babies… Citizenship & Science Academy of Syracuse Atoms are throwing it back to the ’90s! Students were very creative with their 1990s fashion and accessories!

“No one can make you feel inferior without your consent,” Elanor Roosevelt. 

We thank the strong women at the Citizenship & Science Academy of Syracuse who contribute their time, talent, and dedication to educating and inspiring our students. Thank you for everything you do today and every day.

Wednesday, February 15th, 2023: During Black History Month, Citizenship & Science Academy of Syracuse 2nd-grade Atoms in Mrs. Conroy & Mr. Palerino's class did a project on Jackie Robinson. Atoms read books about Jackie Robinson and then wrote what they learned about this famous baseball player. The students were interested in hearing how he broke the color barrier in baseball and stood up for equal rights before he started playing baseball.

It was a very informative lesson for our scholars!

Thursday, February 16th, 2023: Citizenship & Science Academy of Syracuse Middle School held its first-ever Black History Month Celebration. Some 6th-grade students were chosen to present their projects during the celebration. The dance club also performed. Thank you to everyone that came out to show their support for this important cause!

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Thursday, February 16th, 2023: Citizenship & Science Academy of Syracuse middle school Atoms were recognized for their second-quarter achievements. Awards included: Honor Roll, Merit Roll, Most Improved, On a Roll, and the January Character trait of the month - Self Discipline. Congratulations to these outstanding scholars!!

Wednesday, February 15th, 2023: Congratulations to the Citizenship Academy's Girl's modified basketball team on their first win in program history! Coach Martin has done an amazing job leading the team! The environment at the game was electrifying, and it felt like a college atmosphere, with our Pom-Dance team led by Coach Youker and Coach Fagan cheering and performing at halftime.

Thank you for your continued support of our growing program!

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Thursday, February 9th, 2023: Citizenship & Science Academy of Syracuse continues our 28 Speakers event with Nyaasia Jones. Ms. Jones is an educator at Southside Academy Charter School. She spoke with first-grade students in Ms. Cutrone's class. She read them two books about teaching children to dream big. The books were about important African American leaders. You'll find heroes, role models, and people who did great things in both books. The students were very engaged and excited to share what they have been learning about Black History with her!

Thank you, Ms. Jones, for spending time with our 1st-grade Atoms!

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Thursday, February 9th, 2023: Citizenship & Science Academy of Syracuse is celebrating Black History Month! In the music room, students are learning about black history through songs and stories celebrating black joy! Each grade level has a different focus. In Kindergarten, students are hearing stories about black musical artists like John Coltrane. Atoms in 2nd and 3rd grade are practicing a song written by Franklin Willis that was inspired by Martin Luther King JR's "I Have a Dream'' speech. In 4th and 5th grade, students are learning about freedom songs and writing their own medley.

Monday, February 6th, 2023: Citizenship & Science Academy of Syracuse elementary school is once again kicking off Black History Month with the annual 28 speakers event. The goal is for students to meet influential figures in our community and build meaningful relationships with them. 

We were honored to have Nikki R. Jones speak with Ms. Sullivan’s 5th-grade class. Nikki talked about her profession as a Communication Strategist. She then had students do an exercise to think about what they want to be in the future. She had them imagine what they would wear, say, and how they would feel in their chosen career. Nikki R. Jones shared with students that it is important to feel good about their work. Atoms were very engaged and explained their career goals to her. 

Thank you, Nikki R. Jones, for taking time out of your schedule to speak with our Atoms!

Monday, January 23rd, 2023: The Citizenship & Science Academy of Syracuse's Girl's Modified Basketball team had their 2nd game. They are learning the game's rules and improving their teamwork daily! We couldn't be more proud of the growth they continue to show. After all, teamwork makes the dream work!

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