OUR PRINCIPAL- A Message from John Simard
I’m very pleased to welcome you to Sunnyside and share with you all the things that make our school and community so special.
Sunnyside prides itself on educating the whole child. Here you’ll find a warm and caring environment, dedicated teachers and staff, and a curriculum that is designed to stimulate and inspire learning on many different levels.
We offer a solid, standards-based curriculum that teachers modify to address the needs of each child. Individual strengths and learning styles are recognized and celebrated. Teachers engage in ongoing professional development and work together to plan and implement their lessons. Assessments, both formal and informal, are used to determine student understanding. Lessons and student groupings are planned accordingly.
We also offer a broad range of enrichment activities throughout the year to all grades. We believe that art, vocal music, dance, instrumental music, drama, physical education, and leadership development are important for building skills and developing a well-rounded child.
Parents and caregivers are welcomed into our school community. At Sunnyside, many parents volunteer in our classrooms, at lunchtime, during recess, or in the evenings. Family involvement makes our school richer every day.
Welcome to our school!
John Simard, Principal
Sunnyside prides itself on educating the whole child. Here you’ll find a warm and caring environment, dedicated teachers and staff, and a curriculum that is designed to stimulate and inspire learning on many different levels.
We offer a solid, standards-based curriculum that teachers modify to address the needs of each child. Individual strengths and learning styles are recognized and celebrated. Teachers engage in ongoing professional development and work together to plan and implement their lessons. Assessments, both formal and informal, are used to determine student understanding. Lessons and student groupings are planned accordingly.
We also offer a broad range of enrichment activities throughout the year to all grades. We believe that art, vocal music, dance, instrumental music, drama, physical education, and leadership development are important for building skills and developing a well-rounded child.
Parents and caregivers are welcomed into our school community. At Sunnyside, many parents volunteer in our classrooms, at lunchtime, during recess, or in the evenings. Family involvement makes our school richer every day.
Welcome to our school!
John Simard, Principal
Future Principals Look Ahead
KQED Radio May 14, 2010
John Simard and Paul Koh, graduating students in UC Berkeley’s Principal Leadership Institute, discuss the tight job market and why they're prepared for it.
John Simard and Paul Koh, graduating students in UC Berkeley’s Principal Leadership Institute, discuss the tight job market and why they're prepared for it.
