The prevalence of children in the U.S. who have skin and food allergies with associated Anaphylaxis has risen significantly in the last few years. According to a study released this year by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, food…
Healthy Living
Wellness is an important part of our work site culture at Sunnyvale School District. As we serve the children in our communities, we also need to ensure we are caring for our own health and well-being. To address this, the…
On June 2, 2013, a beautiful Sunday morning, about 200 runners/walkers and their friends and family gathered at Baylands Park in Sunnyvale, for the Spartan 5K Classic, an addition/offshoot of the annual Bulldog-Spartan 5k Classic. Thomas Hernandez, Physical Education teacher…
“Sunnyvale School District has become a safer place to learn, work, visit, run and play with the implementation of our AED program,” Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Benjamin Picard stated. Early this summer, Sunnyvale School District’s Board of Education raised the…
Fall is Back-to-School time and we all want what is best for our kids; good health is no exception. But kids don’t come with instructions on how to keep them healthy, happy, and thriving. You can make sure your children…
As the school year comes to an end and the summer warmth sets in, we need to remain sugar savvy! For each additional sugary drink a child consumes a day, the risk of obesity jumps by 60%.* Instead of sugar…
On Saturday, May 4th, kids and adults of all ages arrived at The King’s Academy campus in Sunnyvale, eager and excited to start the 3rd annual 5K KIDS Fun Run & Walk, an event sponsored by the Sunnyvale nonprofit K.I.D.S….
It’s almost summer and time to think about protecting ourselves from too much sun exposure. We all need some sun exposure, it’s our primary source of vitamin D, which helps us absorb calcium for stronger, healthier bones. Repeated unprotected sun…
The City of Sunnyvale is sponsoring the Fit and Fun Fair (Formerly the Health and Safety Fair) on Saturday, May 4, 2013 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Fair Oaks Park (540 N. Fair Oaks Ave.) in Sunnyvale. This…
WHAT: Free Family Movie Night and discussion with Palo Alto Medical Foundation Youth Nutrition Program Specialist WHEN: Thursday, March 21, 2013, 6-8 PM WHERE: Columbia Neighborhood Center, 785 Morse Avenue, Sunnyvale THE FILM: What’s On Your Plate? is a documentary…
All students entering 7th grade must provide proof of immunization against whooping cough (‘Tdap’) before starting school in the fall. In light of California’s recent whooping cough epidemic (also known as pertussis), there is no reason to wait for the…
Thanks to a generous grant from non-profit El Camino Hospital (ECH) Community Benefit Fund, Sunnyvale School District is pleased to announce the addition of Britta Van Andel to our team of district nurses this November. As a team of three…
From the Superintendent at the District Office to the newest kindergarten student in the Sunnyvale School District, everyone is experiencing some aspects of the district-wide health and fitness programs every school day. While students at one school might be walking…
The Sunnyvale Farmers’ Market offers the finest locally grown fruits and vegetables, eggs, bakery items, and fresh cut flowers. It’s a year round experience where the whole family can sample locally grown and made foods, enjoy handcrafts by Bay Area…
The Family Resource Center at Fairwood Elementary School celebrated its grand opening with a Ribbon Cutting ceremony on May 21, 2012. Funded by FIRST 5 and operated by two local non-profit organizations, The Health Trust and SJB Child Development Centers,…