Thursday, October 26th, 2023: Ghosts, goblins, and Clifford the Big Red Dog! It was a howlin' good time when #UASCS Elementary School held its first-ever Trunk-or-Treat night. Staff and families decorated their trunks and passed out treats for our scholars and their families. It was a wonderful evening full of laughs, play, dancing, and community. 

Huge thanks to the FSA and Ms. Smith for helping organize this wonderful event and to everyone who came and participated. We can't wait to do it again next year!

We promised something special for the spooky season, and we are delivering. Coming to you straight from Nevermore Academy… I mean SANY… we present “The Atoms Family.” Don't miss out on this highly unique take on a classic where cartoon-like gothic macabre meets a twist of contemporary humor. Plus, you’ll definitely want to see Wednesday’s killer dance moves. 

Whether you’re a newcomer to the Addams Family or a seasoned veteran, there’s something here for everyone to love. 

So do us all a favor, grab your friends and neighbors, no don’t you wait ‘till later…. Here’s the Atoms Family! *Snap* *Snap*

If you want to be part of the Atoms Family, visit apply.sany.org.

Friday, October 20th, 2023: Every Friday is Fun Friday for the 4th grade! Our STEM activity on Friday, October 20th, was a spooky experiment to see which liquid dissolves candy corn the fastest! The classroom bet on vinegar, but it turns out soda was the winner!

Wednesday, October 18th, 2023: Utica Academy of Science Elementary scholars and staff participated in Unity Day, the main event of National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month, to send a visible message that no child should ever experience bullying. Everyone wore orange and displayed orange artwork throughout the school that was made by scholars and staff. Each class also discussed bullying and completed a classroom pledge to stand together against bullying and unite for kindness, acceptance, and inclusion. 

Saturday, October 14th, 2023: Utica Academy of Science Atoms in 6-9th grade competed in the “Steamboat Challenge“ at the Museum of Science & Technology in Syracuse. Students were tasked with constructing and designing a mini-working steamboat. There were 11 teams from Utica Academy of Science and a total of about 70 teams in the competition. Please congratulate the following 8th graders for receiving  6th place: Amazyn Edwards, Joud Milhem, and Amineh Shehadeh.

Tuesday, October 10th, 2023: What’s orange and faster than a speeding train?

Super Pumpkin!

It was a beautiful fall day when second graders visited Savicki's Farm Market in Clinton, NY. #UASAtoms enjoyed a hayride, a corn maze, and even picked pumpkins. Happy Fall!

Thursday, October 5th, 2023: Utica Academy of Science 8th-grade students traveled back in time when they visited the Farmers’ Museum in Cooperstown. Students experienced life during the 1800s. Atoms worked on the homestead and became blacksmiths, master printers, 19th-century pharmacists, and more!

Friday, October 6th, 2023: Utica Academy of Science Junior-Senior High School organized a Pep Rally! Fall sports teams were introduced, and Atoms played competitive games with each other. 

Good luck this season to our athletes!

Tuesday, October 3rd, 2023: Utica Academy of Science held the Student of the Month and Dojo Awards ceremony on October 3rd. Students in each class were nominated for Student of the Month for showing the excellent citizenship characteristic of caring. Awards were also given to students who earned the most dojo points. Next month, one class in each grade will be able to earn the Golden Tray Award for good behavior in the cafeteria.

Friday, September 22, 2023: Utica Academy of Science Junior-Senior High School hosted a session with SANY Board Member and retired NYS Court Judge Rasheed. Judge Rasheed is a leader in Syracuse PD, Community Foundation, and Juniors Frontiers and is passionate and dedicated to promoting student leadership. This leadership is based on the premise that everyone should reach their potential and grow with hard work, good character, and a passion to help the community. Judge Rasheed used this chance to promote local programs that Juniors Frontiers is working on while promoting college readiness and leadership.

Thank you for the motivational speech, Jude Rasheed!