Monthly Archives: September 2014
Sunnyvale Middle School Students Visit Iizuka, Japan
| September 2, 2014 | Filed under School Programs, School Spotlight, Sunnyvale Middle School |
The Sunnyvale Sister City Association has its roots in the breathtaking impression its founder and president, Mark Kato, had of the United States in the late 1970’s, on his very first trip to the U.S. from Japan. About 35 years after that 3-week visit to the United States, Kato founded the Sunnyvale Sister City Association […] more
New Study Shows Reading Partners Tutoring Program Boosts Reading Proficiency of 2nd through 5th Grade Students
| September 2, 2014 | Filed under Bishop School, Ellis School, Lakewood School, Reading, San Miguel School, School Programs, Vargas School |
The results are in: After a year-long, independent evaluation of Reading Partners efficacy, a new report shows the impact that the robust literacy program has on improving the reading skills of elementary school students. Reading Partners is a one-on-one tutoring program delivered by volunteers to struggling readers in low-income elementary schools. Reading Partners launched in […] more
San Miguel Recognized as an Ashoka Changemaker School
| September 2, 2014 | Filed under San Miguel School, School Spotlight |
As schools are increasingly held accountable for students’ academic achievements through vigorous standardize testing, organizations such as Ashoka Innovators for the Public help ensure educators also devote attention and energy to the social-emotional development of their students. San Miguel Elementary school became one of the newest members of the Ashoka Changemaker Schools Network this July, […] more
Field Test for Smarter Balance
| September 2, 2014 | Filed under California Standards |
Common Core curriculum will be in full implementation this year, and students will be taking a new set of standardized tests, developed by the Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium, and aligned to the Common Core State Standards in English/Language Arts and Mathematics (Grade 3-8 and Grade 11). Sunnyvale School District participated in field tests for the […] more
Support for Healthy Living in Sunnyvale
| September 2, 2014 | Filed under Community, Healthy Living |
All youths in Sunnyvale and their families will have reinforcement from a huge collaborative effort whose mission is to make active living and healthy eating available and accessible in Sunnyvale. Palo Alto Medical Foundation (PAMF) and El Camino Hospital support a shared group, Collaborative Addressing Childhood Obesity in Sunnyvale, with a mission to prevent and […] more
Superintendent’s Back to School Message: Fall 2014
| September 2, 2014 | Filed under Superintendent |
Dear Friends, You may have noticed, but summertime is almost over! We all eagerly awaited the return of teachers and students to launch the 2014-2015 school year. Learning did not take a summer break in Sunnyvale School District. I have been so pleased to see hundreds of Sunnyvale students engaged in learning activities in our […] more
Free Digital Safety Workshops for Parents and Youth
| September 2, 2014 | Filed under Community |
October is Cyber Safety Month. Youth face many challenges in this fast paced, always connected digital world. As the popularity of the internet and social media grows in our kids’ lives, so do the risks they face. This FREE workshop will help empower both parents and youth to understand social media sites, apps, and privacy […] more
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