Monthly Archives: March 2013
Columbia Middle School Celebrates Read Across America Day on March 1
| March 4, 2013 | Filed under Columbia Middle School, Community |
Even though Read Across America Day was on Dr. Seuss’ birthday (March 2nd), Columbia Middle School students were treated to a wide variety of read-aloud stories on Friday, March 1st; these included children’s books, young adult novels, as well as non-fiction works (not just Dr. Seuss’ books). Started by a reading task force at the […] more
Superintendent Picard Visits Beijing
| March 4, 2013 | Filed under Superintendent |
Sunnyvale School District ensures teachers and staff receive regular and high quality in-service training. The superintendent, Dr. Benjamin Picard, is dedicated to continually seeking best practices in education to help improve the quality and effectiveness of our students’ learning. Most of the time, these insights are gathered and discussed at conventions and conferences. In November […] more
San Miguel Elementary School Has Integrated Mobile Technology in Every Classroom
| March 4, 2013 | Filed under San Miguel School |
iPod. App. Click. URL. Navigate. Download. Upload. Drag and drop. Logon. Memory. iPad. These words are the start of a new language for our 21st century students where technology is integrated into daily life. For many of us with smart phones, computers are in our back pockets. Our classrooms are catching up with the times. […] more
Sunnyvale School District to Implement Common Core State Standards & Standards-Based Grading for all Students
| March 4, 2013 | Filed under California Standards |
Most parents in the district have seen a Standards-Based Report Card but Sunnyvale School District’s Standards-Based Report Card is about to change, as the district begins to implement Common Core State Standards. In a Standards-Based Report Card, instead of grades A, B, C, D, and F, students receive 4, 3, 2, and 1 as grades, […] more
University Partnership Program at Columbia Middle School
| March 4, 2013 | Filed under Columbia Middle School, School Programs |
Four years ago, Stanford’s Teacher Education Program (STEP) and Sunnyvale School District (SSD) began their partnership in providing a high quality summer school experience for elementary and middle school students, Sunnyvale teachers, and STEP teacher candidates. As the next step in this growing partnership, SSD and STEP are excited to introduce the University Partnership Program, […] more
Engaging High Performance Students at Ellis Elementary School in Active Problem Solving
| March 4, 2013 | Filed under Ellis School |
STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Math) is in focus at Ellis Elementary School with a group of high performing students in grades 4 and 5. These students have been chosen by their teachers based on their academic performance and skill at higher level thinking, as well as their leadership ability. The RED (Research in Education […] more
Save the Date For This Year’s Fit and Fun Fair!
| March 3, 2013 | Filed under Community, Healthy Living |
The City of Sunnyvale is sponsoring the Fit and Fun Fair (Formerly the Health and Safety Fair) on Saturday, May 4, 2013 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Fair Oaks Park (540 N. Fair Oaks Ave.) in Sunnyvale. This is a free, fun-filled family event that will feature a rock wall, carnival games, an […] more
Integrating Interactive Technology in Classrooms at Ellis Elementary School
| March 3, 2013 | Filed under Ellis School |
Students sitting in classrooms today are both digital natives and technology savvy. This generation of students requires personalized instruction according to their needs as well as quick access to online research, papers, writing, and projects. This generation is also used to, and exposed to, social networking and collaboration on a daily basis. Research has shown […] more
Film Screening: What’s On Your Plate?
| March 1, 2013 | Filed under Community, Healthy Living |
WHAT: Free Family Movie Night and discussion with Palo Alto Medical Foundation Youth Nutrition Program Specialist WHEN: Thursday, March 21, 2013, 6-8 PM WHERE: Columbia Neighborhood Center, 785 Morse Avenue, Sunnyvale THE FILM: What’s On Your Plate? is a documentary about kids and food politics. Over the course of one year, the film follows two […] more
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