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…
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…
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.
Here at Synergy, everyone cares about our environment and community. The campus is full of plants. There are trees on the…
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…
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….
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…
Award-winning graphic novelist Judd Winick is coming to Synergy School on Wednesday, April, 26! Synergy students, grades Young K-6, will have the opportunity to meet…
On Monday, September 19th, at eight thirty, the 8th grade class started a week of celebrating their rights of passage from middle school to highschool…
Here are some pictures of our visit to the Mission Cultural Center for you to enjoy. You can find many more on smugmug. https://synergyphotos.smugmug.com/2016-17-school-year/Dia-de-Los-Muertos Students…
A couple years ago (before I started teaching at Synergy) the school had a large capital fund endowment campaign. The biggest donors were to be…
It’s been all smiles (and a few tears) back at Synergy this week! The first day of school included the annual welcome-back song and dance…