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…
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….
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…