Monthly Archives: December 2018
SSD psychologists decode Dyslexia with parents
| December 4, 2018 | Filed under Community |
Did you know that Dyslexia is more than just reversals and transposals and that it is more common than uncommon? On November 15, two Sunnyvale School District (SSD) psychologists busted these myths and others to parents belonging to the Community Advisory Committee (CAC). Other myths included that people with dyslexia see things differently, dyslexia is […] more
Cumberland teachers create Sensory Walk for students
| December 4, 2018 | Filed under Cumberland School |
Have you seen Cumberland’s new Sensory Walk? This project was put together by the Cumberland Resource Department as a brain break tool for students that may be antsy or having a hard time focusing. They go through the sensory walk to get their energy out and then return to the classroom ready to learn! The […] more
Google and Reading Partners boost reading success at Lakewood
| December 4, 2018 | Filed under Community, Lakewood School, Reading, School Programs |
Reading Partners Silicon Valley is proud of its on-going collaboration with Google at Lakewood. As the Lakewood Elementary School Reading Center sponsor, Google helped Reading Partners provide 66 kindergarten through fourth-grade students with two, 45-minute tutoring sessions each week throughout the school year. Reading Partners and 71 volunteer community tutors, including Google employees, supported students […] more
Ellis families enjoy reading that the amusement park family reading night
| December 4, 2018 | Filed under Ellis School, General, Reading |
On November 14th Ellis welcomed students and their families to come to the ‘Reading at the Amusement Park,’ a Family Reading Night. Students listened to read alouds from staff members, played sight word games, cozied up with their parents in the reading corner, had their picture taken while riding a rollercoaster (on the green screen) […] more
Cumberland kindergartners explore the world of transportation
| December 4, 2018 | Filed under Cumberland School, General, Reading |
In kindergarten at Cumberland, we are learning all about transportation! We learned that transportation is a way to get from place to place and that vehicles take people or things from place to place. We made lists of different types of vehicles and organized them based on if they travel on the land, through the air, or […] more
Get to know your newly elected and re-elected Board of Education members
| December 4, 2018 | Filed under General |
The Sunnyvale School District would like to welcome the newest board member, Bridget Watson, to the board as well as the newly re-elected members Jeff Arnett and Michelle Maginot! They will serve a four-year term from 2018 to 2022. Members of the board of education serve as liaisons between the Sunnyvale School District, our schools, […] more
School Facilities Thoughtexchange results to guide District planning
| December 4, 2018 | Filed under General |
In October, Sunnyvale School District reached out to you to have a conversation around our school facilities. We asked what are your thoughts about our recent modernization efforts and what should we consider as we plan for the future of our school facilities? We had 2,049 staff members and family members participate and […] more
Opt in to receive text messages from SSD!
| December 4, 2018 | Filed under General |
Our schools utilize the SchoolMessenger system to deliver automated phone calls, emails, and texts to our families. Families and staff are able to sign up for our text messaging option by texting ‘YES‘ to 67587 from the mobile number you have on file with the district. You must opt-in in order to receive texts. The […] more
City, county recognizes SSD Teacher of the Year, Alex Ha
| December 4, 2018 | Filed under Lakewood School, School Spotlight |
Congratulations to Alex Ha of Lakewood for being recognized as this year’s Educator of the Year by the City of Sunnyvale at its annual State of the City event! This annual event recognizes exceptional members of our community and attracts more than 1,000 Sunnyvale residents. It includes the Mayor’s State of the City address, community […] more
Read to Achieve Assembly at Vargas with Warriors and Reading Partners
| December 4, 2018 | Filed under Reading, Vargas School |
What an amazing opportunity Vargas Elementary 2-5 graders had Sept. 18, 2018, to hear former Warriors player Adonal Foyle and Olympic gold medalist basketball player Ruthie Bolton at a Read to Achieve assembly! The players invited students up on stage to take turns reading Frog and Toad Are Friends before Foyle invited students up to […] more
Vision to Learn and Sharks Foundation gift glasses to CMS students
| December 4, 2018 | Filed under Columbia Middle School |
Students at Columbia Middle School were delighted Oct. 16, 2018 when San Jose Sharks player Evander Kane and SJ Sharkie helped them try on their brand new glasses. The glasses were provided by non-profit Vision To Learn, which kicked off its fifth year serving students in Santa Clara County by providing free glasses to 80 […] more
Motivational speaker Blake Brandes uses hip-hop to teach Lakewood students about growth mindset and grit
| December 4, 2018 | Filed under Lakewood School |
On October 17, 2018, the students of Lakewood TECH EQ learned about the growth mindset and grit from Blake Brandes, who has a doctorate in hip-hop and global youth cultures and is a TEDx speaker and international youth motivational speaker. From 12:40-1:10 p.m. and again at 1:25-2:10 p.m., Brandes presented the work of Carol Dweck […] more
Fairwood girl scouts propose installing bottle filling stations to school, district leadership
| December 4, 2018 | Filed under Fairwood School |
The Fairwood Explorer fifth-grade Girl Scout Juniors presented to Principal Rachelle Romander and Rob Smiley, Chief Operations Officer, on November 30th, 2018. The Girl Scout Juniors are working on their Bronze Award, the highest award given at the Junior level. This award asks a team of Junior Girl Scouts to identify a project that would […] more
Senator Jerry Hill commends Cumberland Elementary
| December 4, 2018 | Filed under Community, Cumberland School |
What an honor it was to have Senator Jerry Hill at Cumberland Elementary September 28 to recognize its being named a California Distinguished School with an official Resolution! Senator Jerry Hill joined Cumberland Cougars for an extra special Friday Flag ceremony where he presented a Joint Legislative Resolution in collaboration with State Assemblymember Marc Berman’s […] more
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