City of Santa Clara Challenge Team September 14, 2016 Laura Clendaniel
Goals Actively support the well-being of children and families in Santa Clara. Nurture and facilitate valuable community relationships. Engage community members. Connect Collaborate Discuss challenges Share resources Reduce duplication of services www.hkidsf.org
One child Children in Our City Santa Clara Unified School District 26,000 children call the City of Santa Clara home 52% of Santa Clara families speak a language other than English at home Santa Clara Unified School District Over 15,000 students Over 6,00 students are eligible to receive free or reduced lunches Of 3rd graders, 54% are proficient in math by grade level Of 7th Graders, 33.9% are overweight or obese There is 1 school counselor for every 992 students www.kidsdata.org
Challenge Team Format Meetings: 2nd Wednesday of the month 12:00-1:30 PM Food! Introductions Presentation 1 Presentation 2 Announcements Bring friends and bring flyers!
Laura Clendaniel Laura@hkidsf.org 408.564.5114 x220 www.hkidsf.org