Monthly Archives: April 2012
Upcoming Events at Vargas School
| April 11, 2012 | Filed under Vargas School |
Vargas School Spaghetti Dinner Sunday, 4/29, 4-8pm Sunnyvale Moose Lodge 905 Kifer Rd Sunnyvale 94086 Tickets are $10/adults $5/kids if you purchase tickets at Vargas before the event and then $15 and $7 at the door. Vargas School Walk-a-thon Saturday 6/2, 10am-4pm 1054 Carson Drive Sunnyvale 94086 If you are interested in volunteering, please contact […] more
Two More California Distinguished Schools in Sunnyvale School District
| April 5, 2012 | Filed under Cumberland School, Ellis School |
California Distinguished Schools Program honors some of the state’s most exemplary and inspiring public schools that demonstrate significant progress in narrowing the achievement gap in their student population. Elementary and middle schools are recognized during alternate years. For 2012, eligible elementary schools were invited to participate. For eligibility criteria, please see http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/sr/cs/criteria.asp. General program information […] more
5210: SSD Partners with El Camino Hospital District
| April 5, 2012 | Filed under Healthy Living |
As the state budget situation worsens, school districts are cutting non-classroom programs. Many California districts have eliminated programs that address children’s physical and mental health issues. Fortunately for the Sunnyvale School District, El Camino Hospital District’s Community Benefit program is helping to address unmet health needs. Its grants fund several programs that help meet day-to-day […] more
Sunnyvale School District Budget Update
| April 5, 2012 | Filed under Superintendent |
On Tuesday, February 7, 2012, the Superintendent of Sunnyvale School District, Dr. Benjamin Picard, held an information session for parents about the forecast budget for the 2012-13 school year. He discussed actions that the district is considering to address future budget deficits. Approximately twenty parents attended the meeting. Even with continuing cuts from the state, […] more
Sunnyvale Schools Participate in Children’s Writing Contest and Children’s Writing Workshop
| April 5, 2012 | Filed under Columbia Middle School, School Programs |
The Santa Clara County Reading Council partnered with the Sunnyvale School District to host an amazing event in March 2012. The Children’s Writing Workshop was dedicated to celebrating children who love to write and children who want to become better writers! This year, the workshop began with a visit from author Jeff Savage, who has […] more
Spansion Funds Winter Break Program at CMS
| April 5, 2012 | Filed under Columbia Middle School |
This winter break, Columbia Middle School’s Beyond the Bell program was a recipient of the generous support of Spansion’s Corporate Social Responsibility Policy, one area of which is Community Service. Spansion, Inc., maker of embedded flash memory, is headquartered in Sunnyvale. When Spansion Senior Vice President, Carmine Renzulli, reached out to former Sunnyvale mayor, Pat […] more
Sunnyvale School District Supports Voter Education and Voter Registration Efforts
| April 5, 2012 | Filed under General |
The Sunnyvale School District Board, honoring the request of the Santa Clara County Board of Education and the County Superintendent of Schools, has passed a resolution to support the “My Vote Our Future” Project, a grassroots campaign organized by Parents for Great Education (http://parentsforgreateducation.org/) and De Anza College Institute for Community and Civic Engagement. My […] 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
Online Resources for Students at Home
| April 5, 2012 | Filed under Math, Reading, Superintendent |
Has your child ever been eager to learn about a topic that is not included in classroom curriculum? Has your child needed to review a lesson or get more practice? Maybe you want to learn more about the math, history or science your child is learning in school? Sunnyvale School District has some exciting new […] more
Clay Roberts Workshop for Parents
| April 5, 2012 | Filed under School Programs |
Parents in the Sunnyvale School District were invited to a parent workshop on building developmental assets on January 30, 2012. The speaker, Clay Roberts, presented to district staff and teachers earlier that day as part of Staff Development Day training. Mr. Roberts shared a list of forty developmental assets, building blocks identified by the Search […] more
Project Cornerstone off to a Great Start at Lakewood Elementary
| April 5, 2012 | Filed under Lakewood School, School Programs |
Lakewood Elementary School is off to an impressive start having launched the Project Cornerstone program this January. For details on Project Cornerstone, please see: http://sesd-district-digest.org/giving-our-children-the-tools-they-need-to-thrive/ The all-around program at Lakewood includes parent volunteers who read to students in all classes once a month. The books are part of Project Cornerstone’s ABC Reader program, which helps […] more
San Miguel 5th Grade Teacher Wins Murphy Educator Award
| April 5, 2012 | Filed under San Miguel School, School Spotlight |
On February 4, 2012, Elizabeth (Liz) Hernandez was honored as Sunnyvale School District’s 2011 ‘Teacher of the Year’ and was awarded the Murphy Award for Educators, sponsored by the Sunnyvale Chamber of Commerce. Mrs. Hernandez came to teaching following a career in finance and management. She was a resident in the Sunnyvale School district for […] more
Marathon Club at Vargas Elementary School
| April 5, 2012 | Filed under School Programs, Vargas School |
How do you picture recess at your neighborhood school? Kids playing chase, hopscotch, or climbing on play structures? You might see all of these at Vargas School in Sunnyvale, but you will also see kids walking or running around the track, filled with purpose and determination, working to complete the equivalent of a marathon over […] more
A Focus on Wellness at Fairwood Elementary
| April 3, 2012 | Filed under Fairwood School |
Fairwood Elementary, in partnership with Generations Community Wellness (Generations), a Sunnyvale based non-profit organization, has passed a School Employee Wellness policy as part of a comprehensive School Wellness approach established during the 2011-12 school year. This policy helps to create a healthier school environment through promotion of nutrition and physical activity. Thanks to funding from […] 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
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