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January 26, 2006
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on Thursday, March 2, at the Town and Country Resort in Mission Valley. The goal of this one-day event is to assist school and after-school decision-makers with developing strategies and action plans to enhance opportunities for physical activity during and around the school day. School board members, superintendents, administrators, teachers, parent leaders and student leaders are encouraged to attend. The School Fitness Summitis FREE, but pre-registration is required. There will be NO on-site registration. Registration deadline is Friday, February 17. To register or for more information, visit http://www.ccwsd.net/WhatsHappening.asp. | Spanish ) on Wednesday, February 1, from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., at the Harold J. Ballard Center, 2375 Congress Street in Old Town. The topic will be “ What Does It Take to Educate a Child Well? ” and will be presented by Dr. Carl Cohn, SDCS superintendent; Geno Flores, SDCS deputy superintendent; and Dr. Joseph Johnson, director of the National Center for Urban School Transformation at SDSU. A “meet and greet” reception for Superintendent Cohn will take place prior to the presentation from 6:15 – 6:30 p.m. Child care, Spanish translation and refreshments will be provided. Seating is limited. RVSP by tomorrow, January 27, at paveparents@sbcglobal.net.| • | The Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) Command Museum is holding a free open house on Saturday, January 28, from 8 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. The museum is the only United States Marine Corps (USMC) Museum on the west coast where visitors can view the history of the USMC and MCRD from the early 1900s to the present. The museum is located at MCRD, 1600 Henderson Avenue, Bldg. 26, 92140. Photo ID, driver’s license and proof of insurance is required at the front gate. For more information, call (619) 524-6038. |
| • | The Reuben H. Fleet Science Center is holding a Community Family Day on Saturday, March 25, from 8:30 a.m. to noon, at the Fleet Science Center located in Balboa Park. Attendees will enjoy fun family-oriented activities, plus receive admission to the center’s exhibit galleries, an IMAX film and breakfast free of charge. Space is limited and RSVP required. To RSVP, call (619) 238-1233, ext. 847. |
The 2006 Section 504/ISP Guidelines for Educators manual has been added to the District website. http://www.sandi.net/depts/504/staff_manual.pdf
New Bulletins and Circulars
| • | Administrative Circular 63: "February 2006 Professional Development Conference" - 01/25/06 |
| • | Administrative Circular 62: "Physical Arrangements For Graduation" - 01/24/06 |
| • | Administrative Circular 61: "Spring 2006 Administration Of California STAR Writing Standards Assessment: Grades 4 And 7" - 01/20/06 |
| • | Administrative Circular 60: “School Health Profile” - 01/19/06 |
| • | Administrative Circular 59: “Leave Of Absence Applications – 2006-2007 School Year” - 01/19/06 |
| • | Administrative Circular 58: “Classified Position Reductions 2005/2006 Fiscal Year” - 01/19/06 |
| • | Administrative Circular 57: “2006 Summer School Program” - 01/18/06 |
| • | Infomation Circular No. 509: "Processing City Traffic Requests" – 1/13/06 |
Spanish-language station KBNT (Channel 17) was present at Knox Elementary School’s 29th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. March. The march brought approximately 2,000 children from across San Diego together with community leaders, including SDCS trustees John de Beck, Shelia Jackson and Katherine Nakamura, in a celebration of Dr. King’s life and vision. Together, the group marched 1.5 miles around the school in a show of strength and unity. The San Diego Union-Tribune published an article about the march on January 21.
Rod Luck also visited Knox last week. On January 19, the KUSI-TV (Channel 9/51) personality highlighted the school’s “6 to 6” program and showcased the district’s breakfast program. That morning, the Food Services Department was conducting a taste test with students of potential new breakfast offerings.
Jessica McCreary, principal at Language Academy, appeared on the KPBS-FM radio show "These Days” on January 23. The program, which covers the issues, events and cultural trends that shape San Diego and California, was dedicated to language immersion.
Tom Fudge, host of “These Days,” also spoke with Superintendent Carl A. Cohn on January 23. The two discussed Cohn’s education goals for this year and the challenges that lie ahead. To listen to the interview, click here.
The San Diego Union-Tribune ran an article about the possible delayed opening of Lincoln High School. The district met with the community on January 25 to discuss a full and complete opening in September 2007.