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. 

Friday. December 20, 2020—Congratulations to our star students of the second quarter. For the 2nd Quarter, our students focused on the character strengths of Bravery, Knowing my words & actions affect others, Gratitude, Kindness, Humility, Self-Control, Optimism, Prudence, and Perseverance. Words are not enough to explain how hard these students worked in and out of the classroom from rigorous academics to making meaningful relationships.

Friday, December 20, 2020—We are so thankful for our WONDERFUL students at #SASCCS. This album highlights just a few of our honored Atoms from the first quarter. The character strengths focused on during the first quarter were: Curiosity, Teamwork, Open-Mindedness, Being present and giving others attention, Integrity, Perspective, and Creativity. These Students did an amazing job of displaying these character traits in and out of the classroom while simultaneously being exceptional scholars.

Thursday, December 5, 2020 & Tuesday, January 21, 2020—That's a wrap! Over two separate trips this winter, Third-Grade Atoms ventured to the Cazenovia Public Library & Museum to bring their studies to life. Students met a real mummy, named Hen. With great questions and engagement, the students were able to expand their knowledge of Ancient Egypt. Way to go, Atoms! 

Thursday, January 16, 2020 & Friday, January 17, 2020—First and Second-grade Atoms kicked their kinesthetic brain into gear by visiting a school favorite, The Museum of Science and Technology, in downtown Syracuse. Atoms explored exhibits focused on the human body, our magnificent brains, dinosaurs, earth science, different kinds of energy, and toothpick world! It was exciting to experience so much hands-on learning throughout the day!