April 6, 2009

 

 

A Message from Mr. Taylor:  I am pleased to announce that we have received the formal announcement from the State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Jack O’Connell, that we are a 2009 California Distinguished School.  Many of you may have already seen this announcement in the San Jose Mercury News. 

I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our students who perform so well on a daily basis and who interacted well with the State School Recognition Team when they visited in February. 

I would also like to thank our dedicated teachers and staff who everyday strive to create the best teaching and learning environment possible.  Their dedication and professionalism is honored by this award.

Finally, I would like to thank Mr. Burrell and the team of teachers who wrote the application that began this whole adventure. 

I am very proud of all of us. 

More Details!  We are pleased to announce that Miller Middle School has been selected as a 2009 California Distinguished School, an annual award that recognizes some of the state's most exemplary public schools. Miller was one of the 261 middle and high schools selected this year. Additional information is available in a press release from the California Department of Education. Congratulations, Miller students and staff for all of your hard work and dedication! (For details, go to http://www.cde.ca.gov/nr/ne/yr09/yr09rel48.asp ) 

“Nine Santa Clara County schools win 'distinguished school' award” Sharon Noguchi is the Education writer for the San Jose Mercury News.  Ms. Noguchi provides a brief summary on the Distinguished School Program, including selection and evaluation criteria.  Please go to http://www.mercurynews.com/ci_12056173?IADID=Search-www.mercurynews.com

“Cupertino’s Miller, Homestead named California Distinguished Schools”  Matt Wilson of the Cupertino Courier interviewed Principal Richard Taylor for the paper’s  4/16/09 article on the California Distinguished Schools 2009 awards.  An awards ceremony honoring all of the 261 schools will be held May 29 in Anaheim.  For more details, go to http://www.mercurynews.com/ci_12158016?IADID=Search-www.mercurynews.com-www.mercurynews.com.