Superintendent’s Message: September 2017
| September 1, 2017 | Filed under Superintendent |
September 2017 Dear Friends, Welcome to the 2017-18 school year! It’s hard to believe that we’re already seeing the end of summer. While I will miss these warm summer days, I am so excited about the academic year ahead; our path is clear and our team is looking forward to serving our students! I trust […] more
How to make the most of teacher conferences
| September 1, 2017 | Filed under Community |
Elementary school Parent-Teacher Conferences are happening in September this year instead of waiting to the end of Trimester 1 in November. By bumping up the conferences, we are hoping to work together with you to set goals for success for your child as early as possible. Research shows that partnering with teachers and engaging in […] more
Over 1,000 students engage in Summer learning programs
| September 1, 2017 | Filed under California Standards, School Spotlight |
From hands-on science experiments to learning new languages, students were exposed to a variety of learning opportunities at our summer programs. A total of 1,042 students participated in the six different programs Sunnyvale School District offers. Extended School Year (ESY) is provided for each student who has exceptional needs and requires special education and related […] more
Board of Education Updates
| September 1, 2017 | Filed under Superintendent |
The following is a summary of actions taken by the Sunnyvale School District Board at the June and August meetings. June 1: Listened to the annual Citizens Oversight Committee presentation. The Committee reviews the expenses from funds associated with Sunnyvale School District’s facility bond, Measure G of 2013, as well as Measure B, the District’s […] more
Construction Updates: Bishop two-story building takes shape
| September 1, 2017 | Filed under Bishop School |
Summer came and went faster than we could have imagined. However, the construction progress kept up with the pace and we continue to take strides towards completion. We had the footings for the new ‘G-Wing’ classrooms excavated, formed, and poured in time to receive the new classrooms! The ‘G-Wing’ was set on August 5th and […] more
Sunnyvale recognizes SSD students and staff at annual Community Awards
| September 1, 2017 | Filed under Cherry Chase School, Community, Cumberland School, Lakewood School, School Programs, School Spotlight |
Sunnyvale School District students, staff and even parents of staff were invited to step on stage to be recognized during the 2017 State of the City Community Awards held at Sunnyvale’s Civic Center on July 29. The annual event recognizes exceptional members of our community. Sunnyvale School District programs and staff were recognized for their […] more
SSD launches new way to stay connected: Download our new mobile app today!
| September 1, 2017 | Filed under Community |
Sunnyvale School District is excited to announce its new App, an all-in-one information source for district families. The app was developed specifically to provide direct access to the district’s most sought after information in the most convenient format — your mobile device. Recognizing trends in social technology and the unprecedented use of smartphones and tablet […] more
Incoming SMS sixth graders welcomed by upper classmen
| September 1, 2017 | Filed under Community, School Programs, Sunnyvale Middle School |
Sunnyvale Middle School welcomed approximately 350 incoming sixth graders at the WEB Orientation on Friday, August 11. WEB (Where Everybody Belongs) is a national program aimed at easing the transition to middle school. Incoming sixth graders were welcomed to SMS by a cheering gauntlet of 70 excited eighth-grade WEB Leaders. These leaders played ice-breakers, imparted Words […] more
Proactive testing finds SSD drinking water lead free
| September 1, 2017 | Filed under Healthy Living |
Sunnyvale School District’s schools joined 1,200 other schools statewide in voluntarily testing the quality of its water as lead-contaminated water receives increasing national attention as a public health concern. The District participated in a new program offered by the State Water Resources Control Board and the California Department of Education that provides schools with free testing of […] more
SSD welcomes New Principal and Assistant Principals
| September 1, 2017 | Filed under Cherry Chase School, Community, Fairwood School, Sunnyvale Middle School, Vargas School |
Sunnyvale School District is excited to welcome several familiar faces and one new face to the roles of principal and assistant principals for the 2017-2018 school year. We welcome Rachelle Romander as the new principal of Fairwood Explorer Elementary School. Rachelle will lead the Fairwood Explorer community after serving three years as assistant principal of Cherry Chase School. Prior […] more
Middle school students with disabilities get a jumpstart on life skills through WorkAbility
| September 1, 2017 | Filed under Columbia Middle School, Community, School Programs, Sunnyvale Middle School |
Whether they are operating their own soap business at Sunnyvale Middle School, maintaining the garden at Columbia Middle, or making their infamous K9 Crunchies dog biscuits at the Fremont Union High School District Office, Sunnyvale students with disabilities are building the vocational and social skills they need to be successful when they enter the workforce. […] more
Cumberland community expands Zero Waste program
| September 1, 2017 | Filed under Community, Cumberland School, Healthy Living, School Programs, School Spotlight |
RECYCLE! REDUCE! REUSE! This is one of the mantras we’ve embraced at Cumberland Elementary, where we have launched our Zero Waste Initiative. What does “zero waste” mean? In the City of Sunnyvale, the goal is to reduce the volume of waste and conserving/recovering all resources. With that goal in mind, and in partnership with our […] more
Superintendent’s Message: June 2017
| June 1, 2017 | Filed under Superintendent |
June 2017 Dear Friends, It seems to me that as I get to be of a certain age the years fly by faster and faster. Here it is the end of yet another school year and it has been a terrific year of growth for the children we have the honor to serve. Now summer […] more
SSD recognizes 2016-17 Employees of the Year
| June 1, 2017 | Filed under Bishop School, Columbia Middle School, Community |
The Sunnyvale School District is proud to announce its 2017-17 Employees of the Year. Mirell Kazos Teacher of the Year It is with great pleasure that we congratulate Mirell Kazos as SSD’s 2016 – 2017 Teacher of the Year. Mirell strives to serve her students well. She is an advocate for English Language Learners, serving […] more
Congratulations to Lakewood Principal Pam Cheng on receiving doctorate!
| June 1, 2017 | Filed under Lakewood School, STEM |
At Lakewood Elementary School — now dubbed Lakewood Tech EQ — a key focus is preparing children to work intelligently with others and communicate clearly using technology. Now, thanks to research done by Lakewood School’s lead learner, Principal Pamela Cheng, teachers at the school will have more resources to incorporate technology into lessons in creative […] more
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