Monday, March 29th, 2021—Utica Academy of Science elementary school Dean, Genevieve Campanella, sits down with the Observer-Dispatch for an exclusive interview on how education has adapted during the global pandemic. Genevieve shares how Utica Academy of Science elementary school has adapted everything in light of the pandemic. From increased cleaning rotations, adapting lesson plans to accommodate all student’s learning options (hybrid and remote) to temperature screening before entering the building, and more. Utica Academy of Science strive to provide the best education while being keeping its students, faculty and staff safe.

Click here to watch this exclusive interview, and click here to take a behind the scenes look at a day-in-the-life of the Atoms.

Thursday, March 25th, 2021—Last week, Utica Academy of Science middle school hosted a virtual Coffee Talk for all students' families to join and participate in. During the last Coffee Talk, Utica Academy of Science middle school discussed the following items:

• Possibility of transitioning to all classes
• Possibility of outdoor field trips in the spring
• Upcoming 8th Grade Promotion
• Virtual June Career Day
• Summer School
• Updates with the 6-8th Grade students moving to the Frankfort Building

Thank you to all who were able to attend and for those who helped make this event possible. Please stay tuned for future Coffee Talks!

Monday, March 22nd, 2021—Hold on to your Lilly Pads, because the Atoms strike again with these fun eye popping masterpieces in their latest collection titled, ‘On and In the Pond.’ Utica Academy of Science elementary Atoms learned about two vary important art elements, texture and space. These two elements help define a space and simply put help enhance a picture and have it ‘come to life.’ For their latest collection, students were tasked with creating 3D Lilly Pads using the element space, and water creatures like frogs and fish using the element of texture. Click here to view the Atoms’ Art Show featuring their latest collection, ‘On and In the Pond.’

Thursday, March 25th, 2021—Utica Academy of Science middle school invites you to join them on Thursday, March 25^th at 12:30 PM for its virtual Coffee Talk. All families are welcome to join as we share, answer questions, and discuss topics, resources and experiences that are relevant to the school community. An online link will be shared with parents and guardians.

Please note, the goal of this event is to create a nourishing environment for both adults and students alike that will foster greater interaction, growth and learning to occur. We hope you can join us!

Tuesday, March 23rd, 2021—Utica Academy of Science high school invites author Calabria Giacomo to be a virtual guest speaker as part of its Career Exploration series. Calabria will be sharing with the students wisdom and knowledge about his industry, as well as, important leadership qualities. Calabria Giacomo is scheduled to speak with the students on Tuesday, March 23^rd at 11:00 AM over Zoom.

Wednesday, March 17th, 2021—Happy First Day of Spring, Atoms! To celebrate, we are sharing with you spring inspired science experiments courtesy of the Utica Academy of Science elementary Atoms. The science experiments included the Walking Rainbow and Cloud in a Jar.

The students in Miss. DeAngelis and Ms. Biel’s class created their very own 'Walking Rainbow.' To conduct this science experiment, the Atoms used food coloring, water and paper towels to connect the different cups to see the colors change before their eyes!

The students in Miss Monahan, Miss Tayler, Mrs. Ferguson and Ms. Bajramovic's class all created their very own experiment called, 'Cloud in a Jar." Atoms were tasked with creating a cloud by putting shaving cream on top of a clear cup and adding drops of food coloring to the top of the cloud (a.k.a. shaving cream pile). The food coloring droplets would act as rain!

These fun hands-on, minds-on science experiments are such a fun way to kick-off the start of spring! Please visit our Facebook page to view more pictures from these awesome future scientists and their spring inspired science experiments. Keep up the great work, Atoms.

Friday, March 12th, 2021—What an exciting week for Utica Academy of Science Charter School! On Friday, March 12th, Elementary School Dean Genevieve Campanella and Student Affair Officer Hanka Grabovica were featured on WUTQFM's Talk of the Town radio program.

Genevieve and Hanka shared how in the times of COVID and the pandemic, Utica Academy of Science Charter School has been able to welcome students back to school safely for hybrid learning, as well as, its tremendous growth and success of the charter schools.

In addition, they mentioned families can visit our website to submit their application for enrollment of the 2021- 2022 school year. Applications are due Thursday, April 1st, 2021. Thank you, Genevieve and Hanka for sharing the great success and exciting news of Utica Academy of Science Charter School! Click here to submit your application today!

Wednesday, March 17th, 2021—Utica Academy of Science elementary Atoms in Miss Cavo’s class celebrate St. Patrick’s day with a little creativity and engineering. The students tested their luck by hand-crafting and engineering leprechaun traps in efforts to try and catch a leprechaun on St. Patrick’s Day. It is a widely known fact that leprechaun are attracted to shiny, colorful objects and of course sweet treats. We promise, no leprechauns were hurt in the making of the traps! We hope all of our Atoms had a happy St. Patrick’s Day. Click here to visit our Facebook page to view more pictures of the Atom's leprechaun traps.

Friday, March 12th, 2021—On this festive St. Patrick’s Day, the Utica Academy of Science elementary first grade Atoms in Ms. DeAngelis’ class celebrated with a fun arts and crafts project. Students had an opportunity to make their very own lucky leprechaun complete with a green top hat and a red beard. Unfortunately I don’t think the leprechaun revealed where its pot of gold was, but maybe next year! We wish all of our students a very happy St. Patrick’s Day. Atoms go Bragh (Atoms forever)

Thursday, March 4th, 2021—Mindfulness and meditation have become a popular practice over the past few years. Mindfulness meditation is the practice of focusing on one’s breath while sitting in silence. While this may seem simple in theory, it is in fact quite challenging. When sitting in silence, the brain will have a tendency to wander. With gentleness and kindness you try and refocus your attention on your breath - which is the art of mindfulness.

The Utica Academy of Science high school students welcomed virtual guest speaker, Ms. Cardwell, the Dean of Students at Utica Academy of Science Elementary School, who shared with the Atoms information on the practice and importance of mindfulness meditation and self care.

The students had an opportunity to participate in a guided self-care meditation where they were tasked with sitting in silence and to focus on the breath. During this time, it is very easy for the mind to wander. This practice and technique is very beneficial and has been known to help aid in stress reduction, patience, concentration, health and wellness, and so much more.

Following their guided meditation, the Atoms watched a couple of short videos of professional athletes who utilize the practice to enhance their focus and ability to be more present in daily activities. Thank you, Ms. Cardwell for taking the time to speak with the Atoms and for teaching them about art and the benefits of mindfulness meditation!