Dear District Family, Decades from now, when I reminisce about the past and share with young family members about school during a pandemic, they may not believe there was a time when children were unable to set foot on campus….
The Sunnyvale School District is so proud to announce our 2020-2021 Employees of the year! Teacher of the Year: Julio Delgado (Vargas) Julio Delgado is a fifth-grade teacher at Vargas Elementary School in the Sunnyvale School District. He has been…
In special recognition of his leadership and of his students fundraising efforts, Sunnyvale Middle School’s Dewey Huang was named the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s Hero Squad Volunteer Coordinator Rookie of the Year! Hero Squad is a fundraising campaign that raises…
Written by: Juntos students, families, and staff This June, we will celebrate a historical moment in the Sunnyvale School District. We will shout “¡Felicitaciones!” to the first-ever graduating cohort of the Two-Way Spanish English Dual Immersion program at San Miguel…
In case you missed it, PBS KVIE’s Inside California Education showcased how we incorporate social-emotional learning into our everyday practice to help our students feel seen, included, and supported so they can thrive! Shout out to Vargas teacher Ashley Bondi,…
The following is a summary of actions taken by the Sunnyvale School District Board at the April and May meetings. April 1 Approved Resolution Denouncing Hate Crimes, Racism, Discrimination, and Violence Targeting Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders April 22 (Special…
Six Sunnyvale School District elementary students competed virtually on March 27th in Sodexo’s Future Chefs Challenge. The national initiative aims to get students thinking about making healthy food choices while encouraging them to get active and creative in the kitchen!…
Article written by Sunnyvale Middle School teacher, Dewey Huang. A group of volunteer students called the Public Health Enhancement Project (PHEP), banded together to create an educational video series composed of six videos that cover concepts from how a virus…
Along with each of our school’s celebrations and promotions of fifth graders into middle school and promotions of our eighth graders into high school, we invite you to share photos and memories of the Class of 2021 on social media…
Article written by Induction Mentor Dianne Kintana. On May 21st and May 27th, we held our “Site Shares” to celebrate a total of 20 teachers who have completed their 1st or 2nd year of Induction. This is a very special…
Our Board of Education and Superintendent were presented with an Honorary Service Award from the Cupertino Fremont Sunnyvale Council of PTAs (CFSPTA) on May 26 recognizing their flexibility, dedication and commitment this past school year. Congratulations to Board Members Michelle…
Dear Friends, It has been nine months since I became superintendent of the Sunnyvale School District, and I am finally able to welcome our students back to school. Our gradual phased return to in-person instruction began March 18, and each…
Sunnyvale School District has begun a district-wide Facilities Master Plan process to identify opportunities to improve and reimagine our school buildings, campuses, and classrooms. The district contracted with LPA, Inc. in June 2020 to guide the Master Planning process. Components…
Thanks to the Lakewood Village Neighborhood Association, nearly $500 worth of school supplies are being donated to students at Lakewood and Fairwood Elementary Schools! The donations include: (165) ten pack #2 lead pencils • (246) two pocket folders • (40)…
While physical activity, good nutrition, and routine medical and dental care all remain fundamentally important to our overall health and well-being, it is just as important that we tend to our emotional health. As we begin to see a “light…