In October, Acknowledge Alliance had an Appreciation Party with donors and educators in attendance. Since 1994, the organization has provided mentoring for educators, counseling for youth and social-emotional learning curriculum into all levels of learning at K-12 schools. Sunnyvale School…
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The Holidays are upon us and there is an expectation that overindulging in food and drink and curling up under our blankets is part of the routine to help us get through the cold winter. Some believe that this routine…
The 2015 California STEM Symposium drew 3,100 teachers and school administrators to the Anaheim Convention Center in October. Educators participated in more than 300 workshops, roundtable discussions and hands-on lessons created to help schools funnel more students into Science, Technology, Engineering,…
Through a partnership with Google and the nonprofit, Playworks, 300 students from Lakewood Elementary got to have a “Playday at Google” Tech Corners in Sunnyvale on Oct. 22. Students got to meet Google employees and take a tour, have recess,…
Between 200-250 people participated in the Sunnyvale School District’s second annual Disability Awareness Day on Oct. 15. The focus this year was to continue promoting awareness and to value diversity among parents, students, staff and the community. Twenty different exhibitors…
The Sunnyvale Education Foundation (SEF) received its official 501 c3 nonprofit status last June, and is making a good start on its fundraising goals. It’s taking a different tack from many other education foundations in the area by not asking…
Budding scientists can now get a bird’s eye view of the Periodic Table of Elements atop the playground at Vargas Elementary, which recently transitioned into a science-focused school. The addition of the over-sized periodic table to the play yard blacktop…
Ms. Allison Enyart’s kindergarten class at Vargas Elementary School eagerly gathered in a circle on the carpet in front of their brand new classroom library and listened intently to a special guest read “Polar bear, polar bear what do you…
Kevin Cuevas, a fourth-grader at Bishop Elementary School, walks across the blacktop with a pep in his step and a beaming smile. And it’s not even recess. He’s getting ready to learn with his reading partner, Sunnyvale Police Chief Frank…
Columbia Middle School staff has developed the University Partnership Program (UPP) with Stanford University. The goal of this program is to create innovative learning communities where students explore, inquire, and investigate with the support of Stanford’s world-renowned Stanford Teacher Education…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…