Friday, April 22nd, 2022—Syracuse Academy of Science and Citizenship elementary school participated in the 'Music in Our School's month,' where it hosted a school-wide art competition with the theme, 'Music: The Sound of My Heart.' This art competition was open to all students, and the Atoms flexed their creative muscles! Thanks to our panel of esteemed judges (aka teachers and staff), winners were selected based on how many votes their art piece received. Keep up the great work, Atoms! Thank you to everyone who participated and helped make this event possible.

Friday, April 29th, 2022—Kindness is the new classy, as the Syracuse Academy of Science and Citizenship elementary school students are being recognized for their random acts of kindness throughout the year. Congratulations to Noa, Andiel, Shaniy, and Addey for receiving the Random Act of Kindness Award and two Kindness tickets. Way to put the 'I' in KIND, Atoms!

Saturday, June 4th, 2022—The Syracuse Academy of Science and Citizenship elementary school 5^th and 6^th-grade Atoms never 'cracked' under pressure when participating in the MOST’s annual Rocket Team Challenge held at Syracuse University's Skytop Field.

This STEM competition has the Junior Division (grades 4-8) and Senior Division (grades 9-12). To compete, the teams must design and assemble a model rocket kit provided by the MOST. Upon submittal of their rocket, each team is judged on the following criteria:

• Quality of their construction
• Knowledge of the subject
• How well they estimated their trajectory
• Survival of their 'eggstronaut'

Awards are given to the top 4 highest scoring teams in each division, and the team who had the rocket fly the highest, land the farthest and closest to the launch site, had the best team name, etc.

Monday, May 23rd, 2022—Inspired by the historic Gees Bend Quilters, the Syracuse Academy of Science and Citizenship elementary school 6th-grade Student Council members partnered with the non-profit organization Project Linus. Project Linus has provided over 8 million blankets to children in need since 1995. 

Student Council members designed individual quilt squares and sent them to Project Linus for the project. In turn, Project Linus was able to create three gorgeous quilts which will bring joy and comfort to the lives of children. Please click here to visit our Facebook page to view additional pictures.

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!