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Enriching education awaits - read on! --- [![Silicon Valley International School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hubfs/Logos/INTL_Logo_RGB_2024.png)](https://www.siliconvalleyinternational.org/) ![](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hubfs/search.png) [![](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hubfs/hamb.png)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/author/intl-communications#sidr-main) - [admissionstour and variable tuition](https://www.siliconvalleyinternational.org/admissions) - [early yearspreschool and pre k](https://www.siliconvalleyinternational.org/page/education/early-years) - [elementary school kindergarten–5th grade](https://www.siliconvalleyinternational.org/page/education/elementary) - [middle school 6–8th grade](https://www.siliconvalleyinternational.org/page/education/middle-school) - [high school9–12th grade](https://www.siliconvalleyinternational.org/page/education/high-school) **Locations** [Palo Alto and Menlo Park, CA](https://www.siliconvalleyinternational.org/about/contact-us) **Email** [admissions@svintl.org](mailto:%20admissions@svintl.org) **Social** - [![facebook](https://dto-sf-media.myschoolcdn.com/ftpimages/403/link/large_link2417421_134652.png)](http://www.facebook.com/svintlschool) - [![Instagram](https://dto-sf-media.myschoolcdn.com/ftpimages/403/link/large_link2417426_134654.png)](http://www.instagram.com/svintlschool) - [![Twitter](https://dto-sf-media.myschoolcdn.com/ftpimages/403/link/large_link2417432_134655.png)](http://www.twitter.com/svintlschool) - [![LinkedIn](https://dto-sf-media.myschoolcdn.com/ftpimages/403/link/large_link2417433_134656.png)](https://www.linkedin.com/company/svintlschool) - [![YouTube](https://dto-sf-media.myschoolcdn.com/ftpimages/403/link/large_link2417434_134657.png)](https://www.youtube.com/user/istpnet) # Silicon Valley International School Blog [blog home](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org) All Categories [culture](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/culture) [STEM](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/stem) [social emotional learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/social-emotional-learning) [community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community) [inquiry learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/inquiry-learning) [Achievement](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/achievement) [Bilingualism](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/bilingualism) [![featured\_image\_large](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hubfs/unnamed-8.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/featured-alumnus-niklas-wittig-21-12th-grade) [Alumni](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/alumni) [German Immersion](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/german-immersion) ### [Featured Alumnus - Niklas Wittig, 21’ (12th Grade)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/featured-alumnus-niklas-wittig-21-12th-grade) From leading TEDx conferences in Germany to preparing for a career in global finance, Niklas has embraced the international mindset that defined his years at INTL. A member of the German Program at Silicon Valley International School (INTL) and part of the school’s second-ever graduating high school class in 2021, Niklas credits the school’s unique blend of academic rigor, cultural immersion, and... [![featured\_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hubfs/image4-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/intl-connect-networking-event-celebrates-connection-across-languages-and-disciplines) [Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community) [Alumni](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/alumni) ##### [INTL Connect Networking Event Celebrates Connection Across Languages and Disciplines](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/intl-connect-networking-event-celebrates-connection-across-languages-and-disciplines) ##### the premier bilingual (Chinese, French, German) IB world school [sign up \>](https://www.siliconvalleyinternational.org/admissions#/) [![featured\_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/2026%20Grad%20Tassel%20and%20IB%20Pin.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=2026%20Grad%20Tassel%20and%20IB%20Pin.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2026-ib-diploma-results) [High School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/high-school) [Achievement](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/achievement) [Bilingualism](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/bilingualism) ##### [Celebrating Excellence: INTL’s Class of 2026 Shines in IB Diploma Results](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2026-ib-diploma-results) [![featured\_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/DSC03220.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=DSC03220.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/taking-center-stage-10th-grade-drama-design-collaboration) [High School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/high-school) [Upper School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/upper-school) ##### [Taking Center Stage: 10th Grade Drama & Design Collaboration](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/taking-center-stage-10th-grade-drama-design-collaboration) [![featured\_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/9th%20Grade%20Advanced%20Math%20Class%20with%20Clo-58.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=9th%20Grade%20Advanced%20Math%20Class%20with%20Clo-58.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/building-confidence-through-challenge-in-advanced-math) [High School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/high-school) [STEM](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/stem) ##### [Building Confidence Through Challenge in Advanced Math](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/building-confidence-through-challenge-in-advanced-math) [![featured\_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/HENRY%20Chinese%20Logan%20SVIS_251002-4107%20(1).jpg?width=420&height=260&name=HENRY%20Chinese%20Logan%20SVIS_251002-4107%20(1).jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/language-learning-at-intl) [Bilingualism](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/bilingualism) [Upper School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/upper-school) ##### [Language Learning at INTL](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/language-learning-at-intl) [![featured\_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/US%20German%20Exchange%202025-3.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=US%20German%20Exchange%202025-3.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/global-experience-and-exchange-programs) [High School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/high-school) [Chinese Immersion](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/chinese-immersion) [French Immersion](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/french-immersion) [German Immersion](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/german-immersion) ##### [Global Experience and Exchange Programs](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/global-experience-and-exchange-programs) [![featured\_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/SVIS_251002-554%20(1).jpg?width=420&height=260&name=SVIS_251002-554%20(1).jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/the-science-of-getting-stuck) [STEM](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/stem) [Upper School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/upper-school) ##### [The Science of Getting Stuck](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/the-science-of-getting-stuck) [![featured\_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/SVIS_251002-6424-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=SVIS_251002-6424-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/raising-resilient-children-together-the-school-home-partnership) [Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community) [Social Emotional Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/social-emotional-learning) ##### [Raising Resilient Children, Together: The School-Home Partnership](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/raising-resilient-children-together-the-school-home-partnership) [![featured\_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Samba%20Gala.png?width=420&height=260&name=Samba%20Gala.png)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/samba-under-the-sun-a-night-of-rhythm-community-and-giving-at-intls-gala-auction) [Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community) ##### [Samba Under the Sun: A Night of Rhythm, Community, and Giving at INTL’s Gala & Auction](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/samba-under-the-sun-a-night-of-rhythm-community-and-giving-at-intls-gala-auction) [![featured\_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Mun2.png?width=420&height=260&name=Mun2.png)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/students-launch-intls-first-middle-school-model-un-conference) [Middle School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/middle-school) [Achievement](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/achievement) [Upper School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/upper-school) ##### [Students Launch INTL’s First Middle School Model UN Conference](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/students-launch-intls-first-middle-school-model-un-conference) [![featured\_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Nicole%20Wong%20Cover%203.png?width=420&height=260&name=Nicole%20Wong%20Cover%203.png)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/featured-alumna-nicole-wong-08-8th-grade) [Chinese Immersion](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/chinese-immersion) [Alumni](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/alumni) ##### [Featured Alumna - Nicole Wong, 08’ (8th Grade)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/featured-alumna-nicole-wong-08-8th-grade) [![featured\_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Amanda%20Shantz%20Greece.png?width=420&height=260&name=Amanda%20Shantz%20Greece.png)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/featured-alumna-amanda-shantz-10-8th-grade) [Alumni](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/alumni) ##### [Featured Alumna - Amanda Shantz, 10’ (8th Grade)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/featured-alumna-amanda-shantz-10-8th-grade) [![featured\_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Arts%20Night%202025%203.png?width=420&height=260&name=Arts%20Night%202025%203.png)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/the-beauty-of-nature-comes-to-life-at-this-years-arts-night) [Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community) ##### [The Beauty of Nature Comes to Life at This Year’s Arts Night](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/the-beauty-of-nature-comes-to-life-at-this-years-arts-night) [![featured\_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Emma%20V%20-%20Header.png?width=420&height=260&name=Emma%20V%20-%20Header.png)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/featured-alumna-emma-vallarino-03-8th-grade) [Alumni](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/alumni) [French Immersion](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/french-immersion) ##### [Featured Alumna – Emma Vallarino, ’03 (8th Grade)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/featured-alumna-emma-vallarino-03-8th-grade) [![featured\_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Mia%20Ok%201.png?width=420&height=260&name=Mia%20Ok%201.png)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/featured-alumna-mia-ok-20-12th-grade) [Alumni](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/alumni) [German Immersion](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/german-immersion) ##### [Featured Alumna - Mia Ok, ‘20 (12th Grade)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/featured-alumna-mia-ok-20-12th-grade) [![featured\_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Wong1.png?width=420&height=260&name=Wong1.png)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/fostering-productive-struggle-at-school-and-home) [Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community) [Social Emotional Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/social-emotional-learning) ##### [Fostering Productive Struggle at School and Home](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/fostering-productive-struggle-at-school-and-home) [![featured\_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Donation%202.png?width=420&height=260&name=Donation%202.png)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/intl-laptops-get-a-second-life-through-dream-volunteers) [Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community) [High School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/high-school) ##### [INTL Laptops Get a Second Life through Dream Volunteers](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/intl-laptops-get-a-second-life-through-dream-volunteers) [![featured\_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Connect2025-1.png?width=420&height=260&name=Connect2025-1.png)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/intl-connect-resilience-in-action) [Social Emotional Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/social-emotional-learning) [Achievement](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/achievement) [Alumni](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/alumni) ##### [INTL Connect - Resilience in Action](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/intl-connect-resilience-in-action) [![featured\_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Design%20Class%201.png?width=420&height=260&name=Design%20Class%201.png)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/building-resilience-in-intls-upper-school-design-program) [Middle School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/middle-school) [Social Emotional Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/social-emotional-learning) [STEM](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/stem) ##### [Building Resilience in INTL's Upper School Design Program](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/building-resilience-in-intls-upper-school-design-program) [![featured\_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/2025%20Tassel.png?width=420&height=260&name=2025%20Tassel.png)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/strength-and-success-the-class-of-2025s-outstanding-ib-results) [High School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/high-school) [Achievement](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/achievement) ##### [INTL Class of 2025 Outstanding IB Diploma Results](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/strength-and-success-the-class-of-2025s-outstanding-ib-results) [![featured\_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Preschool-Chinese-Library-German-cmyk-Book-37.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=Preschool-Chinese-Library-German-cmyk-Book-37.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/the-power-of-social-emotional-learning) [Social Emotional Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/social-emotional-learning) [Bilingualism](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/bilingualism) ##### [The Power of Social-Emotional Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/the-power-of-social-emotional-learning) [![featured\_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Night%20of%20Code%20Practice%202-12-25%20-%209565%20copy.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=Night%20of%20Code%20Practice%202-12-25%20-%209565%20copy.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/preparing-students-for-an-ai-influenced-world) [STEM](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/stem) ##### [Preparing Students for an AI-Influenced World](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/preparing-students-for-an-ai-influenced-world) [![featured\_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/NMS%20Trio.png?width=420&height=260&name=NMS%20Trio.png)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/intls-stellar-performance-in-the-national-merit-scholarship-program) [High School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/high-school) [Achievement](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/achievement) ##### [INTL's Stellar Performance in the National Merit Scholarship Program](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/intls-stellar-performance-in-the-national-merit-scholarship-program) [![featured\_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Kangaroo%20Stairs.png?width=420&height=260&name=Kangaroo%20Stairs.png)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/intl-students-shine-in-the-global-kangaroo-math-competition) [Middle School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/middle-school) [Achievement](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/achievement) [STEM](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/stem) ##### [INTL Students Shine in the Global Kangaroo Math Competition](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/intl-students-shine-in-the-global-kangaroo-math-competition) [![featured\_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Guatemala%20-%20Cover.png?width=420&height=260&name=Guatemala%20-%20Cover.png)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/service-culture-connection-intl-students-in-guatemala) [Culture](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/culture) [Upper School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/upper-school) ##### [Service, Culture, & Connection: INTL Students in Guatemala](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/service-culture-connection-intl-students-in-guatemala) [![featured\_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Global-Citizenship-Postcard-Activity-96.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=Global-Citizenship-Postcard-Activity-96.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/leadership-in-action-empowering-high-school-students) [High School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/high-school) [Achievement](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/achievement) ##### [Leadership in Action: Empowering High School Students](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/leadership-in-action-empowering-high-school-students) [![featured\_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/AntigoneActors.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=AntigoneActors.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/blending-literature-and-language-immersion-at-intl) [French Immersion](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/french-immersion) [Upper School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/upper-school) ##### [Bringing Antigone to Life: Blending Literature and Language Immersion at INTL](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/blending-literature-and-language-immersion-at-intl) [![featured\_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Laternenfest-Parade.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=Laternenfest-Parade.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/illuminating-the-night-intls-annual-laternenfest-celebration) [Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community) [Culture](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/culture) [German Immersion](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/german-immersion) ##### [Illuminating the Night: INTL’s Annual Laternenfest Celebration](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/illuminating-the-night-intls-annual-laternenfest-celebration) [![featured\_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/RoxCollaboration.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=RoxCollaboration.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/a-student-journey-at-intl) [High School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/high-school) [Bilingualism](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/bilingualism) [French Immersion](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/french-immersion) ##### [A Student Journey at Silicon Valley International School: Embracing the IB and French Programs](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/a-student-journey-at-intl) [![featured\_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Career-Prep-Program-at-Google.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=Career-Prep-Program-at-Google.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/fostering-passion-through-process) [High School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/high-school) [Achievement](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/achievement) ##### [Fostering Passion Through Process: INTL’s Career Preparation Program](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/fostering-passion-through-process) [![featured\_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/group-photo-of-KeysMUN-participants.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=group-photo-of-KeysMUN-participants.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/global-diplomats-in-the-making) [Middle School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/middle-school) [Achievement](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/achievement) ##### [Global Diplomats in the Making: INTL’s Middle School Model UN Shines at Regional Conference](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/global-diplomats-in-the-making) [![featured\_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Taste-Day-at-Cohn.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=Taste-Day-at-Cohn.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/intls-taste-week-2024) [Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community) [Culture](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/culture) [French Immersion](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/french-immersion) ##### [INTL’s Taste Week: A Celebration of Food, Culture, and Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/intls-taste-week-2024) [![featured\_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Bio-12-DP-IA-2024-7.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=Bio-12-DP-IA-2024-7.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/bridging-theory-and-practice-scientific-research) [High School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/high-school) [STEM](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/stem) ##### [Bridging Theory and Practice: Scientific Research at Silicon Valley International School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/bridging-theory-and-practice-scientific-research) [![featured\_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Mini-College-Fair-Willows-78.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=Mini-College-Fair-Willows-78.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/guiding-students-to-higher-education) [Achievement](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/achievement) [Upper School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/upper-school) ##### [Guiding Students to Higher Education: College Preparation at Silicon Valley International School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/guiding-students-to-higher-education) [![featured\_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/social-suggested-images/MOON%20FEST%20FB%207-1.png?width=420&height=260&name=MOON%20FEST%20FB%207-1.png)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/moon-glow-and-lantern-light-pta-moon-festival) [Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community) [Culture](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/culture) [Chinese Immersion](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/chinese-immersion) ##### [Moon Glow and Lantern Light: PTA Moon Festival at Silicon Valley International School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/moon-glow-and-lantern-light-pta-moon-festival) [![featured\_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/BlackWhiteCurious.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=BlackWhiteCurious.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/45-years-of-technology-innovation-and-exploration-at-silicon-valley-international-school) [Inquiry Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/inquiry-learning) [STEM](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/stem) ##### [45 Years of Technology: Innovation and Exploration at Silicon Valley International School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/45-years-of-technology-innovation-and-exploration-at-silicon-valley-international-school) 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