Monthly Archives: September 2015
Sunnyvale-Iizuka Student Friendship Blossoms through Cultural Exchange Program
| September 1, 2015 | Filed under Columbia Middle School, School Programs, Sunnyvale Middle School |
Sunnyvale Middle School has been an active participant in a cultural exchange program through Sunnyvale Sister City Association. Six students from Sunnyvale Middle School went to Iizuka, Japan, June 18-24, along with one student from Fremont High School and one from Homestead High School. This was the second exchange trip Sunnyvale Middle School students made to […] more
Students enjoy hands-on learning through Stanford Summer Explorations
| September 1, 2015 | Filed under California Standards, Math, Reading, School Programs, STEM |
More than 700 students attended the Stanford Summer Explorations program, which ran from June 29 – July 24 at Bishop Elementary School for incoming 1st-5th graders and at Columbia Middle School (CMS) for incoming 6th-8th graders. Summer Explorations is a free, four week program, where students spend each day working on their reading and writing, math and critical-thinking skills. […] more
Healthy partnerships focused on healthy outcomes
| September 1, 2015 | Filed under Bishop School, Cherry Chase School, Columbia Middle School, Cumberland School, Healthy Living, San Miguel School, Vargas School |
The Sunnyvale School District has participated in JUST RUN since 2013. JUST RUN is a free, website-based program designed by fitness and running experts Michael Dove and Susan Love. The national/world fitness program is designed to assist all schools and other youth organizations in the promotion of fitness and healthy lifestyle choices while combating childhood […] more
Disability Awareness Day celebrated in Sunnyvale
| September 1, 2015 | Filed under Community |
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 in our school community but the […] more
2015 Community Award Winners
| September 1, 2015 | Filed under Cherry Chase School, Community, School Spotlight, Vargas School |
Congratulations to Vargas Elementary Principal Annette Grasty and Cherry Chase’s Green Committee for being recognized as 2015 Sunnyvale Community Award Winners! The city has recognized Annette as the Outstanding Educator of the Year and Cherry Chase’s Green Committee for Outstanding Environmental Achievement. During the annual State of the City event, Sunnyvale honors exceptional members of our […] more
Teachers Awarded IISME Summer Fellowships
| September 1, 2015 | Filed under Cherry Chase School, Fairwood School, STEM |
Two Sunnyvale School District teachers were students again this summer, gaining experience in the practical applications of the subjects they teach. Kathleen Keating from Cherry Chase Elementary School and Joe Gabent from Fairwood Elementary School served as interns with local companies for eight weeks through IISME Summer Fellowships. They were selected out of 275 applicants […] more
Delay in Smarter Balanced Assessment Results
| September 1, 2015 | Filed under California Standards |
The Smarter Balanced Assessment results, which were anticipated in August, have been delayed to September 9. Educators, parents, and the broader community have been alerted that the results will be different than scores in the past, as this will be the first year of the test and new concepts of understanding are being evaluated. With […] more
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