SchoolNova at Stony Brook

10/30/2026

Jump through your math and build it out with blocks! 🔢🧱 Learning numbers and shapes has never been so much fun. Enrichment class is where learning and play come together! 😊

10/29/2026

🎃 Halloween Fun Continues This Sunday!

Don't put away your Halloween costumes just yet!
This Sunday, November 1, all SchoolNova students are welcome to come to classes in costume! We'll have a special photo spot in the SBS building's Central Hall and a short Halloween Costume Procession for our younger students at 11 am.

👻 And looking for more Halloween fun in the afternoon?
Our friends at SigmaCamp are organizing a free Halloween Science & Math event starting at 2 pm at the Simons Center on the Stony Brook University campus.
The program includes an engineering competition, an AI lecture, and other activities for children and families. Please register in advance!
https://sigmacamp.org/events/2026-screem-stony-brook

SchoolNova is happy to share information about SigmaCamp's public events, so follow our page for future announcements!

Sunday, November 1, 2026 · 2 - 8 PMSimons Center for Geometry and Physics, Stony Brook UniversityThe event is free, but registration is required. Registration form

10/14/2026

🏆 Olympiad season is here!

We kick off the season with the AMC 10/12, a math competition organized by the Mathematical Association of America (MAA) and hosted by SchoolNova at Stony Brook University on November 13.

Throughout the season, students will have opportunities to participate in exciting competitions in math, physics, and French!

💡 Ready to challenge yourself, test your knowledge, and discover what you can achieve? Don't miss your chance to take part! Interested students from across the community are welcome to participate.

👉 Explore the competitions and learn more: schoolnova.org/competitions

📐 Math Olympiads: Contact Alexander Kirillov
⚛️ Physics Olympiads: Contact Alexander Abanov
🇫🇷 French Competitions: Contact Marleine Chiofalo

🚀 Take on a challenge, put your skills to the test, and let the competition begin!

10/09/2026

📣 Important SchoolNova Reminders & Last Call to Register!

Dear SchoolNova families and friends, here are a few important reminders as we head into the long weekend!

📆 No in-person classes on Sunday, October 11. Enjoy the long weekend and some wonderful fall fun!

📝 Math Placement Tests.
If your child still needs to complete and submit a math placement test, please use the long weekend to get it done. All tests must be submitted by Tuesday, October 13.

✏️ Schedule Changes.
Would you like to change your child's schedule, add a class, or drop a class? Please make all schedule changes by Wednesday, October 14.

🚨 Last Call to Register for 2026–27!

Registration closes on October 15, but there's still time to join us! We have openings in the following classes and clubs:

📚 Classes

Enrichment: Ages 3–4
Math: Levels 8 and 9, in person and online (placement test required)
Chemistry: Years 1 and 2, in person and online
Advanced English: Grades 5 and up, in person and online
Russian for Heritage Speakers: Ages 3–14
French: Beginner and intermediate levels
Spanish: Intermediate and advanced levels

🔬 Clubs & Special Programs

Advanced Math Club and Advanced Physics Club: For high school students; in person on Sundays; free and open to all high school students in the community
Middle School Physics Club: In person on Sundays; free for SchoolNova students enrolled in a physics class
Creative Lab “WordCraft” (in Russian): For grades 5–8; in person on Sundays; free for SchoolNova students enrolled in a Russian class

✨ Don't miss your chance to join the SchoolNova community this year!

Explore our programs and register at https://schoolnova.org.

10/04/2026

🧪Please join us in welcoming Harish Yerramsetty to SchoolNova!

Harish will be teaching Chemistry 1 and Chemistry 2 and bringing his enthusiasm for science and education to our students.

👨‍🎓A high school science teacher with a true passion for teaching, Harish discovered his love of science during his own school years and has been committed to sharing that passion with students ever since. With extensive experience participating in Science Olympiads and serving as a faculty advisor for a Science Olympiad team, he knows how to challenge students, encourage curiosity, and help them develop the critical thinking and problem-solving skills that extend far beyond the classroom.

🌟We are delighted to welcome Harish Yerramsetty to SchoolNova community and grateful that he is bringing his experience, energy, and love of science to our students!

10/02/2026

We are happy to welcome our new teacher of Art, Daria Hokun, to our SchoolNova family!

Daria is an art educator and artist, with a focus on book illustration. Her professional journey included work in art galleries and studios, as well as in preschool settings, where she was especially involved in creative and art-based activities.

Daria says: "I believe that in art education, while the final result matters, the experience and growth gained through the creative process matter even more. Art gives children an opportunity to explore, engage their senses and imagination, develop flexible and original thinking, find new solutions, refine fine motor skills, understand and express their emotions, and become more aware of others' feelings."

In SchoolNova, Daria wants to contribute to a classroom environment where there is no “bad drawing” and no “I can’t do that” — only opportunities to experiment, discover, and find your own way of expressing an idea.

Daria will be teaching Art 1 and 2.

09/29/2026

🐸Who let a frog in a science class?

✨ This Sunday, we had an unexpected guest! Little frog visited SchoolNova, and was a special highlight of our science classe. We were excited to meet the frog, and then were happy to get it released outside the building.

09/21/2026

🎉 Happy First Day at SchoolNova!
We’re so excited to see you all back! We can’t wait to learn, explore, and make wonderful memories together. Looking forward to another year filled with exciting discoveries, new challenges, and lots of great learning! 📚✨

Let’s make it an amazing year! 💙

09/18/2026

🚀 PHYSICS IS MORE THAN JUST FORMULAS — IT’S ABOUT SOLVING PROBLEMS!

Does your middle schooler enjoy a good challenge? At SchoolNova, our Physics Club helps students turn their curiosity into powerful problem-solving skills!

🔬 What makes the club special?

✨ Think like a physicist. Develop logical thinking and problem-solving skills by tackling challenging physics problems.

🏆 Prepare for national competitions. Students work toward the F=ma and PhysicsBowl National competitions, building the knowledge and confidence to take on new challenges.

📚 Build on your physics knowledge. A solid understanding of basic physics concepts is required, and students deepen their skills through challenging problems and competition preparation.

Who can join?

The Physics Club is free of charge for SchoolNova students in grades 7, 8, and 9.

📌 Students enrolled in the club must also be enrolled in a regular SchoolNova Physics class.

Ready to explore physics, sharpen your thinking, and take on exciting challenges?

Join SchoolNova’s Physics Club and discover how much fun problem-solving can be! 🌟

Interested in joining? Visit schoolnova.org/physics-club-middle-school-students for more information.