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Season's Greetings from SANY Schools - 2022

Dear Science Academies of New York Charter Schools Community, 

How is it already Holiday Break? It seems like we were welcoming students back on campus for the new school year just yesterday. The end of the year is a time for reflection and remembrance. We are thankful for where we came from and have a moment to think about where we are going as we pursue the future with hope. 

During the busyness of the holiday season, I want to reflect on everything we have accomplished at SANY so far.

Syracuse Academy of Science

  • Syracuse Academy of Science became eligible to award volunteers in the greater Syracuse area for President's Volunteer Service Awards (PSVA). 
  • 13 Syracuse Academy of Science High School students receive Congressional Awards.
  • Syracuse Academy of Science students take home gold, silver, and bronze medals in the 2022 CNY Steamboat Competition.
  • Atoms in Mr. Yaman's Turkish class travels to Washington, DC for the Turkish festival.
  • Third and fourth grade Syracuse Academy of Science students had the once-in-a-lifetime experience of watching President Joe Biden’s convoy pass the school on their way up to Onondaga Community College during the President’s visit in October. 
  • Syracuse Academy of Science high school Robotics Team wins first place in the CNY Bridge Building Competition.
  • Syracuse Academy of Science raises more than $1,000 for the family of Nezamiyah White; after she passed away from a house fire. 
  • Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh visits Syracuse Academy of Science elementary school during College & Career Week.

Citizenship & Science Academy of Syracuse

  • Citizenship & Science Academy of Syracuse middle school hosts back to school night for parents to meet teachers and see the new classrooms.
  • Senator Rachel May visits the Citizenship & Science Academy of Syracuse fourth graders as a guest speaker.
  • Citizenship & Science Academy of Syracuse raised more than $1,000 to help support Nezamiyah White’s family.
  • Citizenship & Science Academy of Syracuse middle school holds the first academic award ceremony of the year.
  • Citizenship & Science Academy of Syracuse dance team makes a debut. 

Utica Academy of Science

  • Utica Academy of Science high school cybersecurity class participates in a two-day bootcamp in Virginia. 
  • Utica Academy of Science elementary school teacher, Ms. Parr starts a band program.
  • Utica Academy of Science High School holds a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the newly renovated gymnasium. 
  • Utica Academy of Science high school wins a bronze medal in the CNY Steamboat Challenge.
  • SUNY POLY accepts Utica Academy of Science high school students on instant decision day.
  • 10 teams from Utica Academy of Science junior senior high school compete in CNY Bridge Building Challenge.
  • SANY CFO Mr. Akyar and District Safety Coordinator Mr. Basic participate in the 7th National School Safety and Security Conference & Workshop in Houston, Texas. 
  • 11 Utica Academy of Science Seniors are accepted to Utica University on instant decision day.
  • Girls Varsity basketball celebrates their first win ever as a varsity team.
  • Utica Academy of Science junior senior high school dance team made their debut.

Citizenship & Science Academy of Rochester

  • Citizenship & Science Academy of Rochester opens for the school year. 

Looking at that long list of accomplishments, it’s hard to believe we are only halfway through the year! We can tackle anything as long as we work together as many atoms, one family. 

Happy holidays!

Sincerely,

Dr. Tolga Hayali
SANY Superintendent

SANY

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