Superintendent’s Message: September 2016
| August 31, 2016 | Filed under Community, Superintendent |
September 1, 2016 Dear Friends, I am so pleased to welcome you back to school for what promises to be another exciting year of learning for both students and teachers. I have already visited a couple of classrooms, and once again I am struck by how things have changed since I was a child. Learning […] more
SSD students outperform their peers in state – again!
| August 31, 2016 | Filed under California Standards, Math, Reading |
The state Department of Education released testing results Aug. 24, and for the second consecutive year students in the Sunnyvale School District outperformed the state averages and reflected the county averages of their peers in English Language Arts and mathematics. California updated its standards and built matching assessments to shift student learning toward more complex […] more
Determined to go to Space: CMS Bulldogs experience U.S. Space Camp over the summer
| August 31, 2016 | Filed under Columbia Middle School, Community, STEM |
Two Columbia Middle School students and a CMS science teacher went through the ultimate space adventure this summer, participating in activities such as building and launching rockets, experiencing weightlessness in an astronaut-training simulator and simulating space travel preparation. The trip was made possible by the Northrop Grumman Foundation, which provided scholarships for a total of 80 students and […] more
Back to School Resources
| August 31, 2016 | Filed under Community |
New to our schools? First of all, we are happy to have you here in Sunnyvale’s public schools! You have enrolled your child in an award-winning school district that believes in building on each child’s individual strengths and learning styles, and providing a well-rounded education that focuses on our students’ needs, both academic and social-emotional. […] more
Trudy Arriaga Addresses District Staff at Opening Day Assembly
| August 31, 2016 | Filed under School Spotlight, Superintendent |
On August 15, Dr. Trudy Arriaga, Distinguished Educator in Residence at the Graduate School of Education at Cal Lutheran University, gave an energizing and motivating keynote address to a standing-room-only crowd of teachers and staff at Bishop Elementary School’s auditorium. Before beginning, Dr. Arriaga got the crowd to join her in singing Wing’s 1976 song, […] more
Sunnyvale Parcel Tax and Board of Education Election
| August 31, 2016 | Filed under Community |
On Tuesday, November 8, 2016, all of the voters in the Sunnyvale School District will be asked to vote on Measure BB. Measure BB will renew a $59 per year parcel tax that was first approved by voters in 2011. Measure BB will continue to provide the School District with a reliable, local source of […] more
Health and wellness partnerships help our students thrive
| August 31, 2016 | Filed under Community, General, Healthy Living, School Programs |
The Sunnyvale School District partners closely with all facets of the community — including nonprofit organizations, local universities, nearby businesses, community organizations, and parents — to enrich our students’ learning opportunities. We are extremely grateful to them and to our entire community of supporters for helping enrich our classroom curricula and instruction with creative, quality […] more
Sunnyvale School District launches new e-flyer service, Peachjar
| August 31, 2016 | Filed under General |
Sunnyvale School District has launched a new electronic flyer communication tool called “Peachjar.” Going forward, parents will be able to see what community programs are out there for enrichment or learning opportunities for students that are district approved. Previously these electronic flyers were posted on our district website. Through Peachjar, we are able to provide: […] more
Stay connected through SSD’s various communication tools
| August 31, 2016 | Filed under General |
The Sunnyvale School District utilizes a variety of tools to communicate directly with students and parents, community partners and other key stakeholders. We encourage you to explore them all! The District Digest is an online newsletter produced and distributed quarterly. In general, the DISTRICT DIGEST covers programs, student and staff success stories, happenings and issues […] more
Sunnyvale recognizes SSD students and staff for contributions to the arts, environment, and education
| August 31, 2016 | Filed under Columbia Middle School, Community, General, Lakewood School, San Miguel School, School Spotlight |
The Sunnyvale School District was well represented during the 2016 State of the City Community Awards held at Sunnyvale’s Civic Center on July 9. The annual event recognizes exceptional members of our community. Sunnyvale School District programs and staff were recognized for their contributions to education, the arts, and the environment. Lakewood Elementary School was […] more
Students and teachers enjoy Summer learning together
| August 31, 2016 | Filed under Bishop School, Columbia Middle School, Community, School Programs |
The Sunnyvale School District joins forces with a number of agencies to provide a full and rich assortment of offerings every summer to give all our children the chance to get and stay ahead and keep learning and growing all year round. Nearly 900 students joined us for a variety of learning activities this summer, […] more
Interpreting CAASPP results
| August 31, 2016 | Filed under California Standards |
Last spring, students took part in the 2015-16 California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP), which includes the Smarter Balanced Summative Assessments for English language arts/literacy (ELA) and mathematics. These tests are based on California’s challenging academic standards, which include the ability to write clearly, think critically, and solve problems–the very skills needed to […] more
Hoffmann Awards go to two Sunnyvale School District schools
| May 31, 2016 | Filed under Cumberland School, Fairwood School, School Programs, School Spotlight |
Two Sunnyvale School District schools received Hoffmann Awards in April from the Santa Clara County School Boards Association: Fairwood Explorer and Cumberland Elementary. Fairwood was recognized for its parent participation program and Cumberland for its project-based learning. The Hoffmann Awards honor Glenn W. Hoffmann, who served as the superintendent of Santa Clara County schools from […] more
Three Sunnyvale School District schools receive Gold Ribbon Awards
| May 31, 2016 | Filed under California Standards, Cumberland School, San Miguel School, School Programs, School Spotlight, STEM, Vargas School |
Sunnyvale School District’s Cumberland, San Miguel, and Vargas Elementary Schools are being honored under the 2016 California Gold Ribbon Schools Awards Program. The Gold Ribbon awards recognize California schools that have made advancements in implementing the California Standards for English Language Arts and Mathematics, California English Language Development Standards, and Next Generation Science Standards. Schools […] more
Two schools get ‘beautiful’ upgrades from 600 volunteers
| May 31, 2016 | Filed under Columbia Middle School, Community, Vargas School |
Vargas Elementary School and Columbia Middle School are a bit prettier on the inside and out after hundreds of volunteers contributed to a makeover weekend April 23 and 24. The two Sunnyvale School District campuses were the beneficiaries of work done by 600 volunteers from Beautiful Day, an organization that connects churches, business and community […] more
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