We want to congratulate Jen Maylard for being the first classified employee to pursue a career as a teacher and be reimbursed by the SSD Pathways to Teaching program. “What I would like to personally say is that working with her side-by-side has been an…
Three authors visited all 10 Sunnyvale School District Schools for SSD’s first districtwide Author Week held October 3-7. The authors included: Matt de la Peña, the first Hispanic winner of the 2016 Newbery Medal for his picture book Last Stop on…
Cherry Chase Elementary takes pride in promoting leadership skills, community service, volunteerism, and advocacy to our students and former students. One way we accomplish this is by soliciting “Wednesday Helpers”. Wednesday Helpers are middle school students who typically have attended…
All the kids in Joe Segal’s ukulele class know Good Cats Eat Ants. It’s how Segal helps them remember the notes of the four ukulele strings. Plus, it’s kid-friendly, just like the ukulele itself. “The ukulele is a great instrument…
We have been busy improving all 10 of our District schools. Our 2013 Measure G projects included major campus modernizations at Bishop, Lakewood, San Miguel, and Cherry Chase, as well as technology; site security; heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC)…
The following is a summary of actions taken by the Sunnyvale School District Board at the September, October, and November meetings. September 8 Regular Board Meeting Study Session on Sunnyvale School District Home-to-School Transportation Approved 2021-2022 Unaudited Actuals Approved 2021-2022…
Dear Friends, You may know that our district motto is, “Learn Today. Lead Tomorrow.” Though it was established years ago, the message remains vital, relevant, and clear. I believe neighborhood public schools are the cornerstone of our communities and even…
The joyfulness of students, teachers, and staff filled our corridors as we all returned to school last month. These are sounds I look forward to every year. Our teachers, principals, and staff are all ready for the year with positive…
We are thrilled to welcome you to the new year in Sunnyvale’s public schools! Our mission is to provide every student with a strong foundation of academic, behavioral, and social-emotional skills to prepare them for success in a diverse, challenging, and…
The 2022-2023 school year brings a new principal and new assistant principals to SMS, Lakewood, and Ellis! This year we welcome Vince Iwasaki as the new Principal of Sunnyvale Middle School. He joins the District as an…
Our preschool day is full of learning opportunities and has a mix of play-based, student-led, and teacher-directed lessons and activities. Preschool includes an arrival routine where children learn independence in putting away items and washing their hands before choosing a…
We encourage parents and guardians to fill out the district’s free/reduced lunch application. Completing the form not only helps provide our schools with much-needed student meals; it also helps determine the amount of funding our district receives for after school…
When starting the school year, one of the most impactful practices for a student’s academic success is showing up! As we continue to move through COVID, it can be difficult to maintain good attendance practices when planning family trips or…
At Vargas, we kicked off the school year with Dolphin Pride Expectation Rotations! Students visited different areas of the school to learn about how to be safe, how to be respectful, and how to be responsible. These rotations set our…