Friday, June 18th, 2021—In observance of Juneteenth, there will be no school on Friday, June 18^th. Classes will resume on Monday, June 21^st.

Juneteenth is the commemoration of the end of slavery in the United States. The origins of the commemoration date back to June 19^th, 1865, when enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas first heard that the Civil War had ended, and they were free. Juneteenth gets its name from a combination of June and nineteenth and is also known as Black Independence Day, Juneteenth Independence Day, and Emancipation Day.

Enjoy your long weekend, Atoms!

Friday, June 11th, 2021—Utica Academy of Science is proud to announce its new partnership with Upstate Medical University that will offer high school students interested in the medical and health industry an opportunity to participate in a 4-year program that would allow students to be immersed into the medical field through mentorship, internships, university courses, and interaction with medical students and Upstate Medical University.

This program will allow for students who are interested in pre-medicine or any health related field to be fast tracked into Upstate Medical University, and it would also look excellent on any transcript when applying to any college or university.

If you or your student is interested in learning more about the Upstate Medical University program, please join Ms. Swancott via Zoom on either Friday, June 11^th at 1:00 PM or Monday, June 14^th at 9:00 AM. Please click the Zoom link here, or see below.

Zoom Link: https://www.google.com/url?q=https://zoom.us/j/99417496208?pwd%3DWDRNaEdJeGNzdVRpVkFXbUJjTGNCZz09&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1623675266835000&usg=AOvVaw1xUl3zpK1oYdhzvpurU8E1

Thursday, May 27th, 2021—New York State has launched its new vaccination scholarship incentive program called, 'Get a Shot to Make Your Future.' Students who are between the ages of 12 -17 and are have received the COVID-19 vaccine, can enter for a chance to win a full scholarship to a SUNY or CUNY school.

Wednesday, June 9th, 2021—Utica Academy of Science high school is excited to announce its new Athletic Booster Club, which will help support the efforts of the Atoms athletic teams. To kick-off this new club, Athletic Director, Mr. Wagner will be hosting a virtual meeting on Wednesday, June 9^th at 7:00 PM on Zoom.

This will be a great opportunity for families with student athletes to learn more about this club and organization, and how they can best support their student athlete. Please see the club meeting details below. We hope to 'see you' there!

Meeting Information

• Date: 06/09/21
• Time: 7:00 PM
• Location: ZOOM
• Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87893719569?pwd=RGNNU0hYWTlaVVpiV2FiT0NRTmJJZz09
• Meeting ID: 878 9371 9569
• Passcode: HtXE3r

Monday, May 31st, 2021—Memorial Day honors those who made the ultimate sacrifice serving in the country's armed forces. There will be no school on Monday, May 31^st in observance of Memorial Day. Tuesday, June 1^st is a Contingency Snow Day, there will be no school. Classes will resume on Wednesday, June 2^nd. Enjoy this long weekend, Atoms!

Friday, May 28th, 2021—Attention, families: As Memorial Day weekend approaches, please be reminded that there will be No School on Friday, May 28^th, Monday, May 31^st (Memorial Day) and Tuesday, June 1^st.

Friday, May 28^th and Tuesday, June 1^st are contingency snow days. Enjoy this long extended Memorial Day weekend, Atoms!

Thursday, May 13th, 2021—It’s official, the New York State Board of Regents approved a revision to relocate the Utica Academy of Science middle school from Frankfort-Schuyler Central School District to Utica Academy of Science Charter School’s Frankfort campus.

Starting in the 2021 - 2022 academic year, all Utica Academy of Science Charter School Atoms will be in one building at the Frankfort campus. Many Atoms, one family!

Friday, May 7th, 2021—Utica Academy of Science Charter Schools announces its updates to the May and June calendar which includes new Remote Learning and Contingency Snow Day dates. The Utica City School District has recently announced their contingency days as 5/14, 5/21, 5/28 and 6/4. Therefore, Utica Academy of Science needed to update its calendar accordingly due to the transportation limitation. Below are updated dates and information regarding upcoming Remote Learning and Contingency Snow Days.

Contingency Snow Day Dates

• May 21  Contingency day - No school for staff and students
• May 28  Contingency day - No school for staff and students
• June 1   Contingency day - No school for staff and students

May/June Calendar Updates for High School

Based on our fully online school model and transportation limitation UAS High School has updated its calendar as follows:

• May 14 Regular online school day - No afternoon bus
• June 4 Regular online school day - No afternoon bus

Remote Learning Information and Dates for Elementary and Middle School

On 5/14/21 and 6/4/21, Utica Academy of Science Elementary and Middle schools will have Remote Learning days. Students will not report to the building, but will be responsible for completing work remotely. School staff will provide students with their remote learning schedule for the day. Please contact your classroom teacher and/or advisory teacher (Middle School) if you have questions about remote learning.

 

Please don't hesitate to contact your school for any and all questions. Please also reference the May and June calendars for the complete list of contingency and remote learning dates.

Sunday, May 9th, 2021—“The influence of a mother in the lives of her children is beyond calculation.” —James E. Faust

Saturday, May 1st, 2021—Words cannot describe how thankful we are to have an incredible team of dedicated, and hardworking school principals at all of the SANY schools. In honor of National School Principals’ Day we want to extend our gratitude and appreciation for your tremendous work each year. It’s with your commitment and passion for education that help build a positive school community. Each day, you make a difference and an impact not only with the students, but with your teachers, faculty and staff by helping guide them in their education, teaching and learning. Thank you for all your hard work. Many Atoms, one family. Happy National School Principals’ Day!