Utica Elementary Starts New Band Program

Teacher Starts Band Program at UAS ES

We have some exciting news! Drumroll, please… Utica Academy of Science Elementary School now has a band program! Our Atoms are very excited to be part of it and are ready to learn and perform for upcoming special events.

We want to give a huge shoutout to Ms. Parr who is working tirelessly to make this band program happen. Also, a special thanks to parents for the support and for providing everything needed to help get students to join the program.

Please check out our Facebook page for more pictures. 

Celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month

September is National Hispanic Heritage Month

Friday, September 16th, 2022: Hola! National Hispanic Heritage Month began yesterday. It’s celebrated annually in the United States from September 15 to October 15 to recognize the contributions and influence of Hispanic Americans to the history and culture that shape the U.S. today. Did you know the observations started in 1968 under President Lyndon Johnson, but it wasn’t enacted into law until 1988? Each year focuses on a different theme, and this year it’s “Unidos: Inclusivity for a Stronger Nation.”

We will never forget

Science Academies of New York (SANY) honors and remembers those whose lives were tragically changed 21 years ago today and thanks the first responders. United, we stand!

Sunday, September 11th, 2022—It’s hard to believe that 21 years ago to this day, our lives tragically changed. Many of us know where we were when we heard the news that day. Some of us heard it on the radio or watched the news that morning. While others may have heard the news from a coworker or a family member, or a friend. A day in history that we will never forget.

Today, we mourn those who lost their lives and grieved with those who lost friends and family. We would like to take this moment to thank all our brave first responders and those who have served or are currently serving in the United States Armed Forces. United, we stand.

SANY Superintendent Dr. Hayali’s Welcome Message

SANY Superintendent Dr. Hayali’s Welcome Message

Dear SANY Families,

Welcome to another exciting school year at Utica Academy of Science! It’s hard to believe that it is already the first week of school. It seems like yesterday I was giving the commencement address at the graduation ceremonies and seeing pictures of the Atoms at their Kindergarten graduation and moving up ceremonies. For all the new and returning families, I would like to take this time to say welcome to the Science Academies of New York (SANY) Charter Schools!

It is an incredible privilege to be a part of a community where students, parents, teachers, faculty, and staff care so much for one another and strive to build positive relationships that support academic success. All while encouraging students to become good stewards in the community and helping strengthen and develop character skills and traits that will help students be successful beyond the classroom walls.

The first week of school is always a favorite time of mine as it's a fresh start for all of us. It’s a time of year when we build upon what we have learned in years past and begin the climb in our journey to reach our goals for this upcoming year. 

While we may not know what this school year will bring, one thing will always remain certain. We are many Atoms, one family, and we can accomplish anything.

Let’s do this!

Regards,

Dr. Tolga Hayali, Ed.D
Superintendent
SANY Charter Schools

Welcome Back Atoms for an Exciting 2022-2023 School Year

Welcome to another exciting school year at the Science Academies of New York! We are looking forward to welcoming our new and returning students, and hope your summer break offers you rest, growth, and renewal opportunities and is filled with all good things!

Our teachers, faculty, and staff have been working tirelessly to prepare for our students' return, and we are looking forward to what this 2022-2023 school year will bring. From robotics competitions, to literacy nights, to sporting events, to helping those in our community who need it the most, this year is going to be one that we will remember and cherish for always.

As a friendly reminder, the first day of school is Tuesday, September 6th, 2022.

We look forward to seeing our students bright and early. Let’s make this a great year, Atoms!

SANY District-Wide School Safety Plan Public Hearing

In preparation to welcome back teachers and students, SANY will hold a District-Wide School Safety Public Hearing in person and virtually via Zoom on August 2nd at 2:00 PM.

Friday, July 29th, 2022Attention Utica Academy of Science Charter School families:

Our top priority is the safety of our students, teachers, faculty, and staff. As we prepare to welcome back the teachers and students, the Science Academies of New York (SANY) will hold a District-Wide School Safety Public Hearing on Tuesday, August 2nd at 2:00 PM at Utica Academy of Science junior-senior high school.

SANY will hold the District-Wide School Safety Public Hearing in person at 160 School Ln., Frankfort, NY, 13340, and virtually via Zoom; please see Zoom details below. We hope you can join us!

Zoom Information

Summer Meals Program Happening Now

Utica School District’s Summer Meals Program is happening now through Friday, August 19th from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM for all students who live in the district.

Friday, July 8th, 2022Attention Utica Academy of Science Charter School Families:

In case you missed it, Utica School District will be providing summer meals to all students who reside in the district. The Summer Meals Program will run from Tuesday, July 5th through Friday, August 19th, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Below is a list of the following summer meal sites.

  • Jefferson Elementary School
  • Jones Elementary School
  • Kernan Elementary School
  • MLK Jr. Elementary School
  • Watson Williams Elementary School
  • JFK Middle School
  • Proctor High School

We hope all of our students and their families are having a happy, healthy, and safe summer!

No School Reminder: Juneteenth

In observance of Juneteenth, there will be no school on Monday, June 20th. We look forward to welcoming back the Atoms on Tuesday, June 21st.

Monday, June 20th, 2022In observance of Juneteenth, there will be no school on Monday, June 20th. We look forward to welcoming back the Atoms on Tuesday, June 21st.

For those not familiar with Juneteenth, it commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. The origins of the commemoration date back to June 19th,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!

School Message: EBT Food Benefits Information

SANY shares a message regarding EBT Food Benefits information, updates to the Pandemic EBT (P-EBT) distribution, and where to find additional information.

Thursday, June 16th, 2022As the 2021 - 2022 school year closes, many families have inquired about Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT), Pandemic Electronic Benefits Transfer (P-EBT), and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

New York State continues to distribute P-EBT food benefits to all households with eligible children who receive free school lunches under the National School Lunch Act. Here are significant updates to the distribution as of Monday, June 13th, 2022.

  • The Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) is distributing Summer 2021 P-EBT food benefits to eligible students that are NOT part of a SNAP or Public Assistance household.
  • OTDA will continue distributing Summer P-EBT benefits in batches throughout June to eligible children in SNAP or Public Assistance households or who received their P-EBT food benefits for the 2020 -2021 school year on a Medicaid card. 
  • Each eligible student will receive $375 in food benefits.
  • Recipient households should receive a text message alert when their food benefits are distributed. Families can check the website, www.connectebt.com, to see if the summer benefit was deposited.
  • Nearly all eligible children throughout New York State who had their in-person attendance reduced during the 2020 - 2021 school year due to the pandemic have been issued their P-EBT food benefits. You can check your family's P-EBT food benefit transaction history by visiting www.connectebt.com or calling 1-888-328-6399.

As a school district, please note that we are not involved with distributing the EBT, P-EBT, or SNAP funds. All the necessary reporting was submitted at the beginning of the school year. Unfortunately, we do not have any additional information and cannot answer any parent calls regarding P-EBT; therefore, calls do not need to be forwarded to the District Office.

For any additional information, please visit www.connectebt.com or call 1-888-328-6399

Elementary School: Last Day of School Information

Utica Academy of Science elementary school announces its last day of school will remain on June 24th, and will be a half-day for all students.

Wednesday, June 15th, 2022—Attention Utica Academy of Science Elementary School Families:

There has been a slight calendar change for the last day of school for the 2021 - 2022 school year.

The last day of school will remain on Friday, June 24th; however, instead of a full day, it will be a half-day for all students! The dismissal will be at 11:45 AM for pick-ups and 12:00 PM (NOON) for buses.
 
Please contact the school directly with any questions about this change of date.

Subcategories

UASCS

Utica Academy of Science Charter School is part of Science Academies of New York.

UAS Elementary School

160 School Lane,
Frankfort, NY 13340
Phone: 315-574-3000
Fax: 315-574-3008
uasesmainoffice@sany.org

UAS J/S High School

160 School Lane,
Frankfort, NY 13340
Phone: 315-266-1072
Fax: 315-266-1073
uashsmainoffice@sany.org

SANY

1409 W Genesee St,
Syracuse, NY 13204
Phone: 315-671-5470
Fax: 315-671-5475
info@sany.org

Transportation

For transportation related questions, please call transportation department in the district you live.
UCSD Transportation: 315-797-4933