BOARD MEETING 05/16/19

Key topics include: presentations on Fairwood Explorer and English Language Learner Progress and Programs, and approval of proposal for Food Service Management Company.

BOARD MEETING 05/02/19

Key topics include: a presentation from Cherry Chase, acceptance and award of bid for exterior improvements at Columbia Middle and for temporary classrooms at Cumberland, public hearing and adoption of TK-3 Fountas and Pinnell Classroom Curriculum, and nomination of employees of the year.

BOARD MEETING 04/04/19

Key topics include a presentation from Ellis Elementary and a presentation on after school sports

SPECIAL BOARD MEETING 03/28/19

Key topics include an effective governance workshop

THE DISTRICT DIGEST GETS A NEW LOOK

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SSD STAKEHOLDERS EXPLORE EDUCATIONAL EQUITY DURING ANNUAL LYCEUM

The event is an opportunity for participants to learn more about the District’s practices, values, partnerships, and programs. The day serves also as a chance to share their input on how the District is doing overall and how it can continue to improve.

DIGITAL LITERACY TRAINING COMING TO SUNNYVALE SCHOOLS

Over $300,000 in grant funding from the State Public Utilities Commission’s will advance a joint venture with the City of Sunnyvale. The funding will provide 650 families with digital literacy training, access to Internet-ready devices and low-cost broadband internet services.

STUDENT SUPPORT AND FAMILY CONNECTION THOUGHTEXCHANGE RESULTS

In January, Sunnyvale School District reached out to you to have a conversation around student support and family engagement. Here are the results!

RETIRED SUNNYVALE TEACHERS GROUP WALK THE RUNWAY TO RAISE MONEY

Funding goes to each of the Title 1 schools to help defray costs for sending fifth graders to Science Camp and this year they distributed a total of 16 mini-grants to Sunnyvale teachers, eight at the elementary level and eight at the middle schools.

SAN MIGUEL FIRST GRADERS DESIGN AND SELL GREETING CARDS TO BENEFIT SCHOOLS AFFECTED BY THE CAMP FIRE

Students designed 37 different greeting cards for all occasions, many of which were bilingual, and hosted a greeting card sale the morning of Feb. 1 in the school cafeteria!

SUMMER EXPLORATIONS PROGRAM

Summer Explorations 2019 will take place at Lakewood and Sunnyvale Middle from July 1-26. Space is limited, and participation is based on teacher recommendation. Please contact your child’s school for information about enrollment.

CMS HOLDS FIRST POPS CONCERT

Students performed music from Pixar, Hunger Games and much more in front of a jam-packed audience of family members and friends.

SMS SEVENTH GRADERS EXPERIENCE GLOBAL POVERTY AT SECOND ANNUAL HUNGER BANQUET

Students participated in a hands-on simulation to raise awareness about global poverty and learn about how food is inequitably distributed around the world.

ELLIS’ PRINCIPAL ERIC PANOSIAN MURPHY AWARD WINNER

Congratulations to Ellis Principal Eric Panosian, who was recognized as the District’s Outstanding Educator of the Year at the 54th annual Murphy Awards held on Feb. 23 by the Sunnyvale Chamber of Commerce.

CUMBERLAND “SNOWBALL FIGHT” SPARKS FIRST GRADER READING FRENZY

For each book they read over the span of four weeks, the students wrote the title on a piece of white paper, which they would crumple up to make a “snowball.” On the 15th, they got to throw the “snowballs” at each other, in the multi-purpose room. The two classes read the equivalent of more than 800 snowballs!

Board Meeting 03/21/19

Key topics include: presentations from Vargas Elementary and on our grading practices.

Special Board Meeting 03/08/19

Key topics include: a governance team workshop

Board Meeting 03/07/19

Key topics include presentations by Lakewood Tech EQ and Student Services and Special Education, and adoption of the second interim fiscal solvency report.

Special Board Development Meeting 01/24/19

Key topics include: the School Accountability Report Cards, an equity leadership study session, and board goals, roles, protocols, and responsibilities.

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