CSASCS
CSAS Elementary School
Syracuse, NY 13207
CSAS Middle School
Liverpool, NY 13088
Friday, February 14, 2020—"Naturally, everything I went through prepared me to get back here and get focused. Self-knowledge goes a long way. Struggling and just being real with yourself. Wanting to change and better yourself. Everybody knows what they gotta do. They just choose not to do it because of how difficult it is." —Mookie Jones. Former Syracuse University Basketball Player, Mookie Jones, jumped into our #BlackHistoryMonth #28Speakersin28Days Speaking tour to provoke our Atoms to reflect on their own choices and empower our young scholars to believe in themselves. Thank you, Mookie, for reminding all of our young Atoms that they can do great things
Friday, February 14, 2020—“We learned about gratitude and humility—that so many people had a hand in our success, from the teachers who inspired us to the janitors who kept our school clean… and we were taught to value everyone’s contribution and treat everyone with respect.”
—Michelle Obama
Syracuse University Mentor, Sev Ira'Brown, empowered students to think about the value of love and respect during his lesson with our Atoms. As part of #BlackHistoryMonth we are hosting a #28Speakersin28Days speaking tour to help community leaders invest time in our young scholars. Thank you, Mr. Brown, for sharing your journey with our Atoms.
Wednesday, February 12, 2020—Syracuse Academy of Science Charter School Alumna Natalie Williams, Class of 2015, joined in the #28Speakersin28(29)Days #BlackHistoryMonth Speaking Tour. Williams shared her journey with Kindergarten Atoms and discussed the importance of staying dedicated through School and College and always having the mindset of #Perseverance. #SASCAtoms were so inspired by her story! Thank you, Natalie, for being an amazing guest speaker and supporting the next generation of Atoms!
Wednesday, February 12, 2020—Syracuse University Law professor. Lavonda Reed, spoke with second-grade #SASCAtoms as part of our #28Speakersin28(29)Days #BlackHistoryMonth Speaking Tour. Reed shared memories of her childhood with our Atoms and imparted the wisdom to never take a moment of time for granted. Thank you, Professor Reed, for your time and commitment to the youth of Syracuse!
Tuesday, February 11, 2020—Local film director Tyrone Jackson spoke with third-grade students about dedication and what it takes to be a film director. Jackson highlighted the importance of looking at things from many different perspectives in order to have the best shot (and not just in movies) but in School, College, and life. Thank you, Tyrone Jackson, for being an amazing guest speaker for our students.
Monday, February 11, 2020—NBC Channel 3 News Journalist Melanie Johnson spoke with our 4th graders about her journey to becoming a news anchor in celebration of #BlackHistoryMonth. Our students showed a lot of #curiosity and had a great understanding of perspective about her story. Thank you so much, Melanie Johnson, for sharing your story and inspiring our students.
Tuesday, February 11, 2020—Every trip is a chance to explore a new character trait. On their recent trip to the Rosamond Gifford Zoo, second graders from the Citizenship Academy focused on #Curiosity. Atoms loved observing the animals in their habitats and were excited to take a closer look. Go Atoms!
Monday, February 10, 2020—4th Grade Atoms spent an afternoon at the museum, the Everson Museum of Art. Scholars enjoyed a day visually rich in art and reflection as they explored how a story can be told through the Arts. Docents from the Everson Museum of Art led students in a Visual Thinking Strategy tour. They encouraged our Atoms to think deeply about what they saw. After the tour students went back out with their scavenger hunt booklets so they could spend time reflecting on the works of art they saw and interpret each piece uniquely. Students were amazed by all the different works of art housed a the Everson Museum; from drawing and painting to sculpture and 3D paper works! They also got to see original works by pop artists such as Andy Warhol and Red Grooms, a realistic oil painting of Edward Hicks in The Peaceable Kingdom, contemporary mixed-media sculpture by Vanessa German who deals with issues of institutionalized racism... as well as hundreds of three-dimensional ceramic works housed in their permanent collection. All in all 4th graders gained a real understanding of how deeply meaningful stories can be told through works of art!
Thursday, February 6, 2020—Next stop on the #28Speakersin28Days, ahem 29 days, Tour this year -- United States U.S. Army Sergeant (and SANY parent) Aaron Lamontagne met with #SASCCS Kindergartners.Mr. Lamontagne spoke with students about his training with the military and his duties. Thank you, Mr. Lamontagne, for giving our students another amazing experience in celebration of Black History Month.
Friday, January 31, 2020—Citizenship Academy Third-graders lived out the grand tale of Chicken Little on their recent field trip to the Onondaga Free Library. Public libraries are an important cornerstone to a healthy community, and we want to make sure our Atoms understand all the wonderful educational opportunities libraries offer. During their field trip, our scholars went on a tour of the building, reenacted a play, and challenged their critical thinking with the STEAM bins.
Monday, February 3, 2020—Atoms jumped right into #BlackHistoryMonth with a visit from members of the Syracuse Police Department for the #28Speakersin28Days speaking tour. Officer Brandon Hanks, Officer Marlena Jackson, Officer Shaquille Muhammed, CSO Officer Nilieka Brown, and Information Aide Lenwand Terry-Brantley engaged with students in Kindergarten through fourth-grade. Officers participated in a group yoga class, read to students, shared insight from what their job is like and the importance of community involvement. We are so thankful for these wonderful role models made the time for our #SASCCS Community.