Category: Sunnyvale Middle School
New and Renovated Facilities Welcome Sunnyvale Students this Fall
| September 3, 2012 | Filed under Cherry Chase School, Columbia Middle School, School Spotlight, Sunnyvale Middle School, Superintendent |
New science classrooms and labs for middle school students, new and renovated multi-purpose rooms for elementary school students, and an expanded neighborhood center are just a few construction projects the Sunnyvale School District has been working on and just completed in time for classes this fall. Sunnyvale Middle School The opening of the new Science… more
Annie Jr. at Sunnyvale Middle School
| June 1, 2012 | Filed under Social Activities, Sunnyvale Middle School |
The public is cordially invited to the Sunnyvale Middle School Drama Department’s production of “Annie Jr.” on Tuesday, June 5th and Wednesday, June 6th. Both performances begin at 7pm; tickets may be purchased at the door: Adults $4, Students $1 and children 5 and under FREE. Directed by SMS Teacher, Brian Brown, the performance features… more
Bulldog-Spartan 5K Fun Run A Great Success
| June 1, 2012 | Filed under Columbia Middle School, Sunnyvale Middle School |
Almost 400 middle school students and their families got up early on a Saturday morning to get some exercise while raising funds for their schools’ Physical Education department. The Bulldog-Spartan 5K Fun Run, held on May 19 at Baylands Park, was organized by Columbia and Sunnyvale Middle Schools. Participants paid to enter the race ($25… more
School-Parent Communication in Middle School
| June 1, 2012 | Filed under Columbia Middle School, Sunnyvale Middle School |
When children make the leap from elementary to middle school, one of the most obvious changes for parents is the decrease in volume of take-home (printed) communication from teachers. Gone are the days of red book bags, weekly homework assignments and monthly teacher newsletters. To keep abreast of what’s going on at school, it is… more
Successful Schoolwork and Social Strategies for Middle School
| May 7, 2012 | Filed under Sunnyvale Middle School |
Thursday, May 24th, 7-8pm, Sunnyvale Middle School Multi-purpose Room This FREE panel discussion will feature Sunnyvale Middle School teachers and current 6th grade students. The teachers will share strategies and tips for honing good homework and study habits in middle school. The students will share stories of their first year in middle school, highlighting the… more
“JBK” (Just Be Kind) Program Goes Viral at SMS
| April 5, 2012 | Filed under School Programs, Sunnyvale Middle School |
What is JBK? Well, the secret’s out! JBK stands for “Just Be Kind,” and it is part of Sunnyvale Middle School’s efforts to create a more caring and positive climate on campus and off. JBK was conceived as a “stealth” viral campaign that would be student-centered for the most part. Because “JBK” kept popping up… more
“Exercise, Nutrition and Sports Conditioning for Your Growing Teen”
| April 2, 2012 | Filed under School Programs, Sunnyvale Middle School |
With Spring sports season in full swing, it’s a great time to learn more about how to keep your child safe and healthy when participating in P.E. and extracurricular sports programs. SMS PTSA will present a parent education program, “Exercise, Nutrition and Sports Conditioning for Your Growing Teen”, on Tuesday, April 24th, 7:30-8:30pm, in the… more
SMS Wins “2020 Vision” Award
| December 21, 2011 | Filed under Sunnyvale Middle School |
The Santa Clara County Office of Education (SCCOE) recognizes schools throughout the county for measurable success in closing the achievement gap between lower and higher performing students. “SJ2020″ is the collaborative vision of the City of San Jose, the Santa Clara County Office of Education, school districts, charter schools, colleges, and business and nonprofit community… more
‘Successful Strategies’ for Middle School
| December 8, 2011 | Filed under Sunnyvale Middle School |
This fall, the Parent-Teacher-Student Association (PTSA) at Sunnyvale Middle School (SMS) presented an encore version of its well-received “Successful Strategies for Middle School” program, originally piloted in March 2011. Successful Strategies for Middle School is a free, three-part education series that focuses on preparing parents and students for the challenges of middle school including: Sharing… more
‘Professional Learning Communities’ Bridge Middle Schools
| December 8, 2011 | Filed under Columbia Middle School, Sunnyvale Middle School |
This fall, Sunnyvale School District took the concept of Professional Learning Communities (PLC) to a higher level: the first collaborative session across the district’s two middle schools, Columbia (CMS) and Sunnyvale (SMS). On Wednesday, October 12, 2011, teachers from both schools met with their course-alike counterparts to discuss curriculum alignment, assessments, and strategies to better… more
Bookmaking Workshop Coming to SMS
| December 8, 2011 | Filed under School Programs, Sunnyvale Middle School |
On January 25, 2012 students and parents will have an opportunity to learn, hands on, the process of imagining, planning and creating a book via a 90-minute workshop conducted by authors Hans and Jennifer Hartvickson, creators of “Mister Lemur’s Train of Thought”. In the book, a cartoon character, “Mister Lemur”, guides readers through 150 pages… more
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