Interview with Jessica Raygoza
We recently sat down (virtually, of course), with Jessica Raygoza, Synergy’s learning specialist. We have known and loved Jessica ever since we joined the Synergy…
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K-5 | Parents | Synergy community | Teachers
A Conversation with Roy Wise on Teaching about Social Justice
Roy Wise is a big reason we chose Synergy. Our daughter Evelyn is African American, and had never had a teacher who looked like her….
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K-5 | Middle school | Parents | Synergy community | Teachers
Synergy Launches On-Site COVID-19 Testing
Early Monday morning, February 1st, a few students and staff started queueing up on the sunny sidewalk outside the school building. “Have you ever picked…
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So What’s Your Story?
Learning to be the Best Teacher I was nervous as I went up the stairs to my job interview at Synergy School on Grove Street…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Tammy Damon: So What’s Your Story?
When I moved to San Francisco in 1976 with an MA in Education through the Teacher Corps and 5 years experience, the school district was…
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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…
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K-5 | Middle school | Music | Parents | Synergy community | Synergy trips | Teachers | Uncategorized
Welcome Back!
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…
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The History Game Project
In previous years, both teachers and students have noticed a social unfamiliarity between kids in the younger and older grades. Dominic Altieri, the middle school…
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Alumni | K-5 | Middle school | Parents | Synergy community | Teachers | Uncategorized
Sports Jamboree
Pizza and cookies, anyone? How about Escape from New York pizza, Anthony’s Cookies, sports games, and old friends? These are the promises Synergy makes to…
