Dear #UASCS parents and guardians, 

Due to the inclement weather, Utica Academy is going to have an early dismissal today, February 3, 2022.

• 3-6 Graders Parents Pick Up 12:30 pm-12:45.
• K-2 Graders Parents Pick Up 12:45 pm-1:00 pm.
• 7-12 Graders Parents Pick Up 12:30 pm.
• Bus Dismissal will be at 1:00 pm.

Wednesday, January 26th, 2022—Utica Academy of Science elementary school invites you to its first Family School Alliance (FSA) meeting on Wednesday, January 26^th at 5:00 PM in the school library. During the meeting, members will have an opportunity to plan and organize various events and activities that help bring our community together.

The FSA will meet monthly after school, and all are welcome to join! We will create the calendar for the remainder of the year during our first meeting.

We hope to see you there!

Monday, January 17th, 2022—We celebrate the life and legacy of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. He believed in equality, freedom, and dignity for all people. His dream envisioned that all children would receive equal access to quality education, and here at SANY, we are committed to inspiring and preparing all our Atoms to succeed!

In observance of this holiday, there will be no school on Monday, January 17^th. Classes will resume on Tuesday, January 18^th. Enjoy this long weekend, Atoms!

Dear parents and guardians,

Due to the inclement weather, Utica Academy is on a 2-hr delayed schedule on Tuesday, January 11, 2022. Junior-Senior High School (Grades 7-12) will start with instruction at 11:30 AM, and Elementary School (Grades k-6) will start with instruction at 10:45 AM. Staff Reports at 10:00 AM.

We wish you a pleasant day UAS Atoms!

UAS is closed due to inclement weather on Monday, January 10, 2022.

Stay safe UAS Atoms.

Dear parents and guardians,

Last week Governor Kathy Hochul announced a statewide goal of providing students the opportunity to be tested for COVID as school resumes after the Winter break. There is no requirement that families test their children, but New York State is encouraging testing of students in order to keep students and school communities as safe as possible. 

At this time the Utica Academy of Science Academies has received a shipment of these test kits. The state has provided us with one kit per student. Each kit contains two rapid tests with instructions on how to administer the test. 

It is important to know that rapid tests are very accurate when used on a person that is showing symptoms of COVID-19, but unfortunately, they are not as accurate on someone showing no COVID-19 symptoms. Given this fact, we recommend that you save these rapid tests for when your child actually exhibits COVID-19 symptoms. However, it is entirely up to you when you use them.

Please note that the school district is simply a conduit for distribution. We will not be tracking or reporting test results for any reason. We ask that if you use the test kit on your child and they receive a positive test result that you report to the Local County Health Department by calling them. 

Test kits will be distributed on Wednesday, January 5th, and Thursday, January 6th, 2022 between 2 pm and 5 pm at the UAS Elementary School Main Office. Parents can make their arrangements to pick up within the assigned time window. 

Please feel free to contact your child’s school with any questions or concerns. As always, thank you for your continued support during these difficult and complicated times. 

Utica Academy Administration and Health Services

Saturday, January 1st, 2022—Let's count it down, Atoms! 3, 2, 1 ... Happy New Year! "Should auld acquaintance be forgot, and never brought to mind? Should auld acquaintance be forgot, and days of auld lang syne?"

A new year, a new you and of course no school today too! In observance of New Year's Day there will be no school on Saturday, January 1^st 2022. We look forward to seeing the Atoms on Monday, January 3^rd, 2022.

We wish everyone a happy, and healthy new year!

Thursday, December 23rd, 2021—Attention Utica Academy of Science Charter School families: As a friendly reminder, Winter Recess officially kicks-off on Thursday, December 23^rd, and will continue through Friday, December 31^st. During Winter Recess, there will be no school for Utica Academy of Science Charter Schools. We look forward to welcoming back the Atoms on Monday, January 3^rd, 2022!

We hope everyone has a wonderful, happy, healthy, and safe holiday weekend. Enjoy your time off Atoms!

Tuesday, December 21st, 2021—Utica Academy of Science Elementary School invites you to attend its annual Holiday Concert on Tuesday, December 21^st, from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM, at The Stanley Theatre (261 Genesee Street, Utica, NY)!

Enjoy an evening of singing, dancing, musical styling, and much more! Each grade will be performing their own songs, and we will have special performances by the Utica Academy of Science Junior Senior High School Choir and Drumline.

We ask that students arrive promptly at 5:30 PM and must be accompanied by an adult. If a student is late they may miss their grade’s performance. Please note, we ask that all students follow the Holiday Concert Dress code, as noted below. The students will be working very hard to prepare for their special performance and we hope to see you there!!

Holiday Concert Dress Code

Kindergarten: Red or green shirt/dress, dark pants/uniform bottoms, mittens/gloves, and winter hat

1^st Grade: White shirt/dress, dark pants/uniform bottoms, colorful winter hat/scarf

2^nd Grade: Blue or white shirt/dress, dark/uniform bottoms, colorful winter hat/scarf

3^rd Grade: Ugly Holiday Sweater or plain colorful sweater, dark/uniform bottoms

4^th Grade: Blue or purple shirt/dress, dark/uniform bottoms, colorful winter scarf

5^th Grade: Black shirt/dress, dark pants/uniform bottoms

All students must wear sneakers or shoes with rubber bottoms for their safety as they will be performing on risers.

Sunday, November 28th, 2021—Attention Utica Academy of Science school families: For any student who missed their school picture day, please see the picture retake dates below for the elementary, and junior senior high school

• Elementary School: Friday, December 10^th
• Junior Senior High School:  Friday, December 3^rd