Sunrise Middle School 
Soccer League Champions!
The Sunrise Boys Soccer team just won the league championship game for the third year in a row, and the Girls Soccer team won for the second year in a row. Go Aztecs!
Miguel runs 100 miles in 24 hours
Miguel Vivaldo, Sunrise class of 2014, began long distance running in the fall of 2012. Less than a year later he became the youngest in the world to run 100 miles in less than 24 hours. Then on May 10-11 he did it again, this time running through the desert outside Las Vegas, through heat, cold, wind, hills, and rocks—and finishing first place! Miguel runs fast, far, and with a purpose. Miguel also likes to inspire people to overcome their fears, and he wants to show people that kids can make a difference. Miguel is now a sophomore at St. Francis High School in Mountain View and plans to run his third 100-miler this August. He is a true inspiration.
To read more, see the San Jose Mercury News articles that were written before and after his first 100-mile race. Here is an article from HOY about his second race. Here is a Mercury News article from this July.
Photo credit for track photos to Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group.
Rusila Racinez: Teacher of the Year
Rusila Racinez, algebra teacher and math/science director for Sunrise Middle School, was the only Santa Clara County charter school teacher selected as teacher of the year for 2015 at a recent countywide ceremony. Ms. Racinez has been teaching for 11 years. She is on a mission to help the most underserved students of Santa Clara County and firmly believes that all students can succeed despite their family income level or parents’ educational level.
Ms. Racinez brings a high degree of respect and professionalism to the classroom, and at the same time makes math fun and exciting. Her students learn to stay calm, to enjoy math, and above all, to welcome the challenge of solving a difficult problem on their own.
“A classroom culture that appreciates the uniqueness of every student, builds character, and values growth sets a strong foundation for future success,” she says. “Every day is an opportunity to help me level the playing field for my students.”
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