Welcome to Our Schools Spotlight on Success - Spotlight on School Governance Councils
Berkeley Unified is not just talking about school-based management, but is creating an environment in which each school, its teachers, staff and parents, understand that collaborative decision making is at the heart of creating a rich and challenging educational experience for all of its students.... [more] - School Programs Showcase
The Showcase, held on January 22, 2008, was the District’s first large scale presentation of programs at individual schools. Community members representing schools across the district were able to attend two thirty- minute workshops.... [more] - Willard Pi Week
Willard celebrated their 9th annual Pi Week with much creativity and dedication to the irrational number Pi. Students solved algebraic problems involving Pi, dedicated hours memorizing her digits, crafted poety, raps, and songs and much more to honor the constant. Students completing 7 of the 10 activities were rewarded with a free slice of Pie at the end of the week. Seventh grader Ross Lai set a new Willard record by memorizing pi to 250 digits! Pie week was organized by teachers Ryan Chinn and Jake Disston. Click for a Pi Week video filmed and edited by Robert MacCarthy 6th Grade Math/Science Teacher. Important Dates Veterans Day - Tuesday November 11, 2008 Thanksgiving Holiday - Wednesday November 26 to Friday November 28, 2008 Winter Break - Monday December 22 to Friday January 2, 2008 For the complete school calendar, click here. | |