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!

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

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.

Wednesday, November 24th, 2021—A thankful heart is a happy heart! As a friendly reminder, there will be no school on Wednesday, November 24^th through Friday, November 26^th in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. School will resume on Monday, November 29^th.

We hope all of our students, teachers, faculty, and staff have a very happy, healthy and safe Thanksgiving.