Syracuse-Dunbar-Avoca Schools

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Mrs. Francis and her class putting ornaments on the tree downtown. It was a true Winter Wonderland ❄️

Tomorrow (Tuesday 12/2) is National Special Education Day! Staff and students who purchased shirts are encouraged to wear them tomorrow to honor our students with disabilities and our special education staff.

The biology students (10th graders) recently had a mini-unit on biotechnology where they learned about applications of biotechnology and even got to practice with micropipettes! They practiced moving very small volumes of fluid with the micropipettes and even made some micropipette art in the process. They also tested the pH of different water samples and connected it to ecology concepts such as ocean acidification.

Human Anatomy students have been learning about the skeletal system, joints, and joint movements, such as flexion, extension etc. They also learned about an application of these terms and learned how to wrap wrists to prevent hyperflexion or hyperextension. They chose to either use a bandage or athletic tape and pre-wrap. Some of the wrist wraps were a little snug, but they had a great time trying out this hands-on application of their learning!

The Advanced Biology class recently completed a 6 week lab involving the genetics of Drosophila melanogaster, or fruit flies. They crossed flies with red eyes and black eyes and based on the results of each generation they had to determine how the trait was inherited. Students had to learn how to identify male vs. female flies, anesthetize the flies, and count them based on their traits.

Tom Turkey needs off the farm before he becomes Thanksgiving dinner! The third graders designed getaway vehicles so Tom can hightail it to safety. What a creative group! Have a HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

The fourth graders decided to clean up our school grounds by picking up trash to keep the Syracuse Middle & High school looking beautiful!

Kindergarten Friends today!

Senior Spotlight - Kyle Cavanaugh

At Tannenbaum, swing by library and check out the NHD tree based on this year’s theme of Revolution, Reaction, Reform in History! The 8th graders have some unique topics!

🚀 November Remarkable Rockets! 🚀

We’re celebrating our November Remarkable Rockets — students who have gone above and beyond in showing what it means to be Safe, Respectful, and Responsible! 🌟

These incredible Rockets have earned brag tags, received positive phone calls home, and had their picture proudly displayed on our Wall of Fame! 💚

Way to shine, Rockets! Keep up the great work and continue setting an amazing example for others! 💫

Mrs. Lackey's class won the Junior High Thanksgiving Trivia – Stuff the Turkey homeroom competition this morning! 🦃

🏆 Hallway Champions… AGAIN! 🏆
A huge shoutout to Mrs. Houghton’s class for earning the title of Hallway Champions for the second time this school year! 🎉

These students have been showing outstanding hallway behavior — walking quietly, showing respect, and supporting each other every step of the way. Their teamwork and dedication paid off with 20 tickets earned to spend at the school store!

Way to go, Rockets! 🚀 Keep leading the way with your awesome behavior and teamwork! 💪👏

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Two 6th grade teams represented Syracuse in a Rube Goldberg competition today at ESU 4. The teams were tasked with using a complex series of simple machines to complete a simple task. Syracuse 1 took 1st place in their bracket with their series of simple machines that rung a bell. Syracuse 2 had two perfect runs for the judges with their contraption that three trash away.

JAG high school students recently visited residents at Linden View Assisted Living and helped them make a Thanksgiving turkey craft they could hang on their doors or in their rooms. All the turkeys were beautiful and unique, and students wished residents a Happy Thanksgiving.

JH Boys Basketball @ Freeman