Monthly Archives: December 2014
Superintendent’s Message: December 2014
| December 3, 2014 | Filed under Superintendent |
Dear Friends, December is the start of the holiday season for many in our community, and a time when I find myself reflecting on my own good fortune. It is the most rewarding of things to be an educator, to watch skills take root and confidence build, and to know that inside the four walls […] more
Civil Engineering Lesson for Lakewood Students
| December 1, 2014 | Filed under Lakewood School |
Lakewood Elementary School has been undergoing major renovation and Sunnyvale School District’s Chief Operations Officer, Rob Smiley, had the idea of offering Lakewood students a “teachable moment”, figuring out how much concrete will be needed for the construction project at their school. Mr. Smiley then coordinated a meeting for Ericka Shoemaker from American Modular Systems […] more
Fairwood Explorer Information Nights
| December 1, 2014 | Filed under Fairwood School, School Programs |
Come get information on Sunnyvale School District’s Fairwood Explorer Program. This parent-participation program began as a pilot program in 2010-11 and just admitted its first full class of Explorer students this fall. Fairwood Explorer is a K-5 program providing hands-on instruction and project-based learning. Everyone living within Sunnyvale School District’s boundaries is eligible. Two information […] more
Safe Routes To School in Sunnyvale
| December 1, 2014 | Filed under General |
On Wednesday, October 8, 2014 San Miguel Elementary School in Sunnyvale, “Kicked-Off” International Walk and Bike to School Day. Principal Christina Ballantyne and her staff encouraged students and parents to “Walk and Roll” to school. Two walking school buses were formed and were led by Sunnyvale City Council Members and Sunnyvale School Board Members. Sunnyvale’s […] more
District and Public Safety Working Collaboratively In Our Schools
| December 1, 2014 | Filed under General, Superintendent |
Creating a safe and supportive environment in our schools is essential to ensuring students’ academic and social success. To that end, the Sunnyvale Department of Public Safety (DPS) and the Sunnyvale School District (SSD) are committed to collaboratively working together to ensure school campuses safety. We strive to accomplish this goal through partnership with students […] more
Our Nurse’s Corner: Meet The District’s Health Services Staff
| December 1, 2014 | Filed under Bishop School, Cherry Chase School, Columbia Middle School, Cumberland School, Ellis School, Fairwood School, Healthy Living, Lakewood School, San Miguel School, Sunnyvale Middle School, Vargas School |
The Sunnyvale School is fortunate to have such a passionate Health Services team that consists of 3 full-time Nurses and 6 Health Assistants who take care of our students with medical needs every day - helping all of our students stay healthy and ready to learn. Our nurses coordinate health services for the schools. In conjunction with parents and […] more
Noontime News: Conflict Resolution Training
| December 1, 2014 | Filed under Bishop School, Cherry Chase School, Columbia Middle School, Cumberland School, Ellis School, Fairwood School, Lakewood School, San Miguel School, Sunnyvale Middle School, Vargas School |
Everyday our students are assisted during their lunchtime by Noon Aides, caring adults who take two hours out of their day to help our students. Recently, Noon Aides from each of the Sunnyvale School District sites gathered together for a training to learn how to better serve our students. Research shows us that students who […] more
District Receives Computer Donation
| December 1, 2014 | Filed under General, School Programs |
The Sunnyvale School District school sites have created wonderful partnerships with top businesses within the Silicon Valley throughout the years. The community partnerships have funded programs, special projects, and/or equipment for students within the District. Recently, one of our community partners, LinkedIn, made a very generous donation to the District which included 125 MacBook Pro’s […] more
Kindergarten Readiness: Activities to Prepare for School
| December 1, 2014 | Filed under Community, General |
The Sunnyvale Public Library will be hosting a Kindergarten Readiness Workshop on Tuesday, January 20, 2015 from 6:30-8:30 p.m in their Program Room. Experienced staff from the FIRST 5 Santa Clara County Learning Together Initiative Family Resource Center will be there to discuss: *Ways to improve a child’s classroom success, socialization and adaption to school […] more
Student Store Motivates Students at Columbia Middle School
| December 1, 2014 | Filed under Columbia Middle School, School Spotlight |
Students at Columbia Middle School (CMS) look forward to redeeming “Bulldog bucks” for prizes and school supplies at their student store on Wednesdays at lunchtime. Students line up, Bulldog bucks in hand, eager to see what is new at the store, and looking forward to cashing in hard earned bucks for Jamba Juice, Guadalajara Market […] more
Disability Awareness Day Celebrated in Sunnyvale
| December 1, 2014 | Filed under Community, General, School Programs, Vargas School |
Many organizations come together every year to celebrate Disability Awareness Day to empower children, families, and educators. On October 16, the Sunnyvale School District celebrated its 1st Annual Disability Awareness Day held on the Vargas Elementary School campus. This was a great opportunity to promote awareness and appreciation of people with differing abilities not only […] more
Vargas Elementary School Teacher Wins “Most Beautiful” Pumpkin!
| December 1, 2014 | Filed under General, Vargas School |
The Half Moon Bay’s 41st Annual Safeway World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off was held on October 13th where about 25 (down this year due to the drought) accomplished, veteran mega-gourd growers from California brought their biggest and best pumpkins to be weighed. Using a 5-ton capacity digital scale, a forklift, and harnesses pumpkins were carefully lifted […] more
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