Mar 26, 2026
As you may be aware, Walden West, which has been hosting Sunnyvale 5th graders every year for their week long science camp giving them an immersive experience in environmental education, has announced that they will need to close for the next two years for planned renovations. During this phase, the Santa Clara Office of Education (SCCOE) has decided to let go of the entirety of their employees, many of whom have been with Walden West for up to 20 years.The Sunnyvale Education Foundation invites the community to learn more about this timely decision and steps being considered to accommodate students for science camp next year and beyond. Join our Science Camp Advocacy Information mailing list. You’ll receive updates and options like those listed below.
Call to Action
If you’re able, please consider sending an email to Superintendent Toston at dtoston@sccoe.org and the SCCBOE at SCCBOEMembers@sccoe.org advocating for:
- Securing an alternative site for Walden West
- Continuing operations during renovations
- Retaining its experienced staff
If no positive update is shared by March 31, please consider attending the SCCBOE Board Meeting in person on April 1:
- Time: 5:00 PM
- Location: 1290 Ridder Park Drive, San Jose
- Public Comment Cards: Must be submitted from 4:45 PM (no cards will be accepted after the meeting begins at 5:00pm)
Your voice can make a meaningful difference in supporting Walden West.
Please stay tuned for further updates and calls for action.
Mar 2, 2026
Join us as we celebrate students and student programs made possible by SEF and supporters like you. Come see how SEF, our students, and our community are “Growing Together” at our 2026 Showcase on Friday, March 13th from 6pm-7:30pm in the Ellis School Multipurpose room. All are welcome!
This year’s Showcase features:
- SETI and NASA planetary scientist, author, and artist Dr. Pascal Lee signing Mars astronaut art (beginning at 6:45)
- Food prepared by Sunnyvale Middle School culinary students
- A performance by Columbia Middle School’s Danza Folclórica group (beginning at 7:15)
- A musical instrument petting zoo
- Information about the Feed SSD campaign
- Interactive stations where you can share in part of the joy of SEF supported programs
- Prize drawings
- So much more!
Let us know you’re coming! RSVP here. We look forward to seeing you!
Mar 18, 2024
You’re Invited!
Parents, neighbors, friends, come learn about and celebrate the ways SEF is boosting student enrichment across the Sunnyvale School District at a Student Showcase on Thursday, March 21, from 5:30-7:30pm at the Orchard Pavilion (in the Sunnyvale Senior Center). The art of education is inspiration for the evening’s activities, but students are at the center of all we do. This fundraising event features student musicians, dancers, and culinary artists. Music and cooking demo begins at 5:30. Speakers and dancers will take the stage 6-7pm. Purchase tickets online now to save time at the door. Current SSD families contact us for a discount code to receive 50% off!
Nov 28, 2023
It’s amazing what we can do when we work together for our children: $150k+ for art, music, science camp, field trips, gardens, JEDI books, intervention and more over the 22-23 school year! This month on our facebook page we’ve been sharing the impact at each of the ten school sites we support. Highlights are also shared here on our Schools page.
We hope that, if the impact SEF is making for our students speaks to you, you’ll support our work for the 23-24 school year, whether it’s part of #GivingTuesday or your end of year donations. Sunnyvale Ed Foundation is on your site and making a difference. #sunnyvaleedfoundationonyoursite.
