Aug 11, 2017
We held an online fundraiser last May to raise money for Science Camp – a number of schools across the district had not raised enough money to pay for science camp that their fifth graders had already attended! We matched all funds up to $5000 raised, and were able to write the district a check for $8400 last June to cover much of the cost. We’re happy to have helped students have this formative experience, even in a small way.
If you would like to donate to cover costs for field trips, science camp, art books, or other things this year, consider heading over to our donation page and making a small donation. Any amount is appreciated and makes a difference!
Aug 8, 2017
School is almost back in session! Here are some important upcoming dates:
- Address verification is happening at several campuses this week. Please check your school’s web site for details.
- Columbia Middle School and Sunnyvale Middle School are hosting 6th grade orientation this year! It’s Friday, August 11th from 8am-12pm
- SMS is also hosting a 6th grade parent orientation on August 11th, at 8-9 am OR 5-6pm. Both parent sessions will cover the same material – only attend one please.
- First day of school is Wednesday, August 16!
We hope you’re enjoying the last few days of summer!
May 4, 2017
Are you interested in learning how other school communities communicate? Are you responsible for a newsletter on your child’s campus? How does your school get information out to its parents: email? Paper fliers? Facebook? Join us at the next roundtable meeting to discuss how different schools communicate with their communities. Kate Degelau-Pierce, the SEF communications VP and SMS newsletter editor, will facilitate the discussion. We would appreciate it if everyone could invite the individuals responsible for the parent/teacher newsletters and online presence at your school and be prepared to share information on best practices.
When?
Monday May 8th at 6:30 pm
Where?
SSD District Office at 819 W Iowa Ave
The meeting room just to the right of the main entrance – it’s easy to find!
Oct 20, 2016
We are super-proud to be offering free TB testing to SSD volunteers at both Vargas and Lakewood Elementary schools in the next couple of weeks. Please check out the flyer for all the relevant details!
Sep 19, 2016
As part of the grants to the schools last spring, Lakewood Elementary used part of its money to buy food for a dinner for neighborhood parents. The goal of that dinner? To introduce parents to the school and its strong community.
It helped keep the kids entertained, and it looks healthy to boot!
I know at least one neighborhood family was wowed by the teachers at this event, making the decision to send their child to Lakewood instead of a private school. I’m so happy Sunnyvale Education Foundation could help them!
Aug 10, 2016
SEF helped pay for Ellis Elementary School’s fourth grade trip to Mission San Juan Bautista. This is a trip that fourth graders across the district make after they study the California missions and their history. This is always a highly anticipated outing amongst the students, parents, and teachers! We’re proud to ensure that Ellis’ students were able to go last spring.
