Monthly Archives: September 2012
Back to School Letter 2012
| September 4, 2012 | Filed under Superintendent |
Dear Friends, As the old Gershwin jazz standard goes “it’s summertime and the living is easy.” Well summer is almost gone and fall is coming on. While I look forward to this fall, we begin yet another school year in challenging times. Although improving, the California economy continues to struggle. The funding our state can […] more
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
Edwin Javius Addresses District Staff at Opening Day Assembly
| September 3, 2012 | Filed under Superintendent |
On August 20, Edwin Javius, founder, president, and CEO of EdEquity Inc., an educational consultant firm specializing in assisting educators in closing the achievement gap in their students, gave an entertaining and inspiring keynote address to a standing-room only crowd of teachers and staff at Bishop Elementary School’s auditorium. Dr. Javius spoke about knocking down […] more
Sunnyvale School District Builds Asset-filled School Communities for Students
| September 3, 2012 | Filed under Community, School Programs |
Sunnyvale School District is committed to helping children thrive not just academically, but also emotionally. We have partnered with Project Cornerstone to help give our children a foundation of “developmental assets” which are the positive values, relationships and experiences they need to thrive. Positive role models and connection to community are an integral part of […] more
Sunnyvale School District Students Enjoyed Enriching Summer Program
| September 3, 2012 | Filed under Community, School Programs |
Over 700 Sunnyvale students enjoyed a rich and vibrant learning opportunity this summer through the district’s partnership with the Stanford Teacher Education Program (STEP). In the elementary summer program for incoming first through fifth grade students, the instructional focus was on improving students’ literacy and numeracy skills. This was accomplished by providing the students with […] more
Sunnyvale School District Offers Transitional Kindergarten this Fall
| September 3, 2012 | Filed under Bishop School, Cherry Chase School, Cumberland School, Ellis School, Fairwood School, San Miguel School, Superintendent, Vargas School |
Did you know the entry date for kindergarten has changed in California? Beginning this year, children must be 5-years-old by November 1st (rather than December 2nd) to enroll in kindergarten. However, incoming students with November birth dates will still attend school. They will be enrolled as “Transitional Kindergarteners”. Over the next two years, the entry […] more
New District Office and School Administrators Joining Sunnyvale School District
| September 3, 2012 | Filed under Cherry Chase School, Cumberland School, Superintendent |
Following recent leadership announcements at Bishop, Ellis and Columbia Middle, Dr. Benjamin Picard, Superintendent of Schools, announced three new administrator assignments: Dr. Tasha Dean will serve as Director of Special Education and Student Services for Sunnyvale School District, Edith Mourtos will serve as principal at Cumberland Elementary School, and Allison White will serve as principal […] more
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