May 8, 2022 Current Events, Holidays
Mother’s Day
by Milan Riley and Jordin Lim Mother’s Day is a celebration in honor of mothers, motherly figures, or those with whom we have maternal bonds, in addition to honoring the influence of mothers on society. It is celebrated on different days in over 40 countries, but most commonly in March or May. For the United States, it is scheduled on the second Sunday in May, which this year is Sunday,...Read MoreApril 24, 2022 Current Events, Holidays
Easter & Passover
by Milan Riley and Ava-Ray Pributsky Easter Easter is a Christian festival and holiday celebrating the resurrection of Jesus, the religion’s prophet. Easter is considered a “movable feast,” meaning it doesn’t occur on the same day every year. However, it is always observed between March 22 and April 25. In 2022, Easter occurred on Sunday, April 17. Origin Jesus Christ was a Jewish...Read MoreApril 22, 2022 Current Events
Earth Day
Friday – April 22, 2022 By Jordin Lim Earth Day is a yearly celebration during which support for environmental protection is displayed through a wide range of events that are coordinated globally. Earth Day also marks the anniversary of the birth of the modern environmental movement in 1970. During Earth Day, awareness is raised about pollution and environmental issues as well...Read MoreApril 21, 2022 Student Life
Grit STEM Talk
by Ryan Park The SciFi Parents sponsored our first in-person STEM Talk of the school year in December with Joshua Spitzen, a man familiar with the concept of success. Having graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Pomona College with a focus in Mathematical Economics, Josh was always on a path of betterment. After graduating from Pomona, he became an investment banker with Patricof and Co. in New...Read MoreApril 17, 2022 Clubs and Teams, Current Events, Teams/Competition
Science Bowl Success
by Daniel Svediani This February, our very own Middle School Science Bowl Team successfully qualified for the National Science Bowl competition in Washington, D.C. by winning the Southern California regional Science Bowl competition! We are overjoyed by our students’ performance and would like to congratulate each and every team member. Our star five-person team consists of Naira...Read MoreApril 1, 2022 Uncategorized
A doorman for the Science Academy?!?!
BREAKING NEWS by Desmond Devine Our school is relatively new, and it is well known that starting a site of education is an endeavor that requires land, motivated people, and above all else, cold hard cash. Now our school has been lucky enough to be able to receive the support needed to launch a new campus, and we have an amazing faculty, but we still need a ton of money to pay the teachers,...Read MoreMarch 17, 2022 Current Events, Holidays
Saint Patrick’s Day
by Jordin Lim Saint Patrick’s Day, well known for clever leprechaun-catching and for pinching those not wearing green, has an interesting history and fascinating traditions. Saint Patrick’s Day traditionally takes place on March 17th, but how did this day come to be? The Origins of Saint Patrick’s Day Saint Patrick is one of Christianity’s most widely known figures. Born...Read MoreFebruary 22, 2022 Current Events, Sciences