A Real-Life Civics Lesson
Several Synergy middle school students delved into local politics this week, asking carefully crafted questions of San Francisco mayoral candidate Mark Leno. Sixth graders Ruby…
Art | Drama | K-5 | Middle school | Music | Synergy community | Teachers | Uncategorized
Mahala’s Last Spring Concert
Like spring itself, Synergy’s Spring Concert is eagerly anticipated each year—along with daffodils, stone fruit, longer days, and—of course—spring vacation. Tons of work, weeks of…
Art | K-5 | Middle school | Parents | Rainbow Room | Synergy community | Teachers | Uncategorized
TAB in the Synergy Art Studio
Over the years I found myself wanting to give my students a more authentic and meaningful art experience, one that would not only build student…
All School Ice Skating
It was summer in January in San Francisco and Synergy’s all school skating trip (one of my personal favorites) was on the schedule. Some kids came well prepared—other’s sporting shorts and t-shirts. The kindergarteners left early—because it takes them a little longer to get places—and the rest of the school paraded down to BART. Part of the fun of a class trip is getting there and back, and kids enjoyed the journey despite the heat.
Humanities | K-5 | Parents | Synergy community | Teachers
Mindfulness in Education
For the past two years and continuing this year, the students in the Skylights and Eastenders have had a very special area of study. We…
So What’s Your Story?
Our oldest son, Julian, was in the first class at this building – and our twins, Ro and Gabe, graduated three years ago. Synergy was…
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Environmentalism at Synergy
Here at Synergy, everyone cares about our environment and community. The campus is full of plants. There are trees on the…
Art | K-5 | Language Arts | Library | Middle school | Parents | Rainbow Room | Synergy community
Graphic Novelist Nidhi Chanani’s Visit
Nidhi Chanani, author of the magical new graphic novel, Pashmina, gave an entertaining and informative presentation to Synergy students grades 4-6 during a special assembly on…
The Agreement System Assembly
On Friday morning September 8th, the entire school (students and adults) gathered in the Big Room for the annual signing of Synergy’s Agreement System poster….
Honoring Russ Messing
Synergy’s foyer was humming with expectant energy on a sunny Sunday in October as people from all walks of Synergy life gathered to honor…
Synergy Graduation 2017
Synergy’s 8th grade graduation for 2017 was another epic Synergy community event. The Big Room was packed with parents, siblings, caregivers, Synergy staff and other…
Ropes Course
On May 25, the eighth grade class took a trip to the Presidio, and spent the day on the Fort Miley Adventure Challenge Course. Traditionally,…