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| 2006-07 Budget Process | |||||||||
During February and March, school sites and central offices are preparing their budgets for the 2006-07 school year. For employees and parents interested in learning more about the district's 2006-07 budget planning process, several new web pages have been added to the SDCS website to provide a better understanding of the process. The "Big Picture" is an overview of the district budget, the budgeting process, and the thought and time management processes that assist in developing a student focused school site budget. Additionally, a Budget Timeline fact sheet is available in English  , Spanish and Somali to provide employees and parents with concise information about the year-round process of building the district's budget. For additional information, visit the Budget Planning website. |
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| Student Artwork on the Web | |||||||||
| Have you seen the wonderful student artwork being featured on the district website homepage? The district's Web Services unit, part of the Communications Department, is pleased to have partnered with Mission Bay High School Teachers Heather Henkes and Marian Palmieri to celebrate the work of dozens of student artists. A new piece is featured each day, with an online art gallery showing the accumulated work. Submissions are welcomed from other schools interested in presenting student work in this medium. If you are interested, please ensure parental consent is provided. A consent form must be completed by parents to indicate how they prefer we credit or identify their child. Artwork may be submitted digitally and preferably in JPEG format with a reasonable resolution (1600 x 1200 max). If you have questions, contact Ursula Kroemer at (619) 725-5579 or ukroemer@sandi.net.
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| Share Videos During Board Meetings | |||||||||
| The Communications Department welcomes submissions of videos produced by students, sites and programs for consideration to be aired during Board of Education meeting breaks. Examples include an overview of a school program or PTA event, a mini-documentary of a visual/performing arts project, or student-produced work as part of a class or club. Videos may vary in length from a few minutes to no more than 20 minutes, and should be submitted on either DV or mini DV format. Additionally, a parental consent video permission slip must be obtained for all students featured in a video before it can be aired. All projects will be credited appropriately. For additional information, contact Ursula Kroemer at (619) 725-5579 or ukroemer@sandi.net.
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| National Board Certification Meetings Update | |||||||||
| The SDCS Teacher Preparation and Student Support Division is partnering with National University to make it easier for teachers to earn a Master of Arts in Teaching Degree with a Specialization and Certificate in National Board Certified Teacher Leadership. To learn more about the opportunities available, attendance at an Information Meeting and the Orientation Academy is required. The Information Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 14, from 4-5:30 p.m., at the Instructional Media Center (IMC), 2441 Cardinal Lane, Bldg. G, San Diego, 92123. The Orientation Academy meetings are scheduled for Saturdays, May 20, and June 23, and Sunday, June 24, from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., at National University, Spectrum Center, 9388 Lightwave Avenue, San Diego, 92123. (PLEASE NOTE: These dates and times replace the schedules previously listed in the February 2 Newsline and the February 17 Staff Bulletin.) Registration is required. For information and to register, contact Velvet Wright at (858) 496-1882 or vwright@sandi.net. | |||||||||
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| Professional Development Workshops | |||||||||
| San Diego County Office of Education Offers Free PowerPoint Class The San Diego County Office of Education (SDCOE) is offering a free professional development class entitled, "How to Avoid Death by PowerPoint," on Wednesday, March 22, from 4-6:30 p.m., at the Joe Rindone Regional Technology Center, SD County Office of Education, 6401 Linda Vista Road, San Diego, 92111. Attendees will learn how to use presentation software to maintain attention and engage students with interactive presentations. See how to get the most out of visual media by appealing to the multiple senses of students. Space is limited. For information and to register, go to the County Office of Education website or contact Becki Goehl at (858) 292-3832 or bgoehl@sdcoe.net. Cal State San Marcos Extended Studies Offers Online CSA Program Cal State San Marcos (CSUSM) Extended Studies is offering the state's only online "California Supplementary Authorization (CSA) in Computer Concepts and Applications" certificate program. Designed in collaboration with the College of Education, the program enables K-12 educators to obtain required CSA credits as well as increase their expertise in using technology in the classroom. The four-part series begins with "Current Issues and Research in Educational Technology," which will be available 24/7, Monday, March 13, through Monday, March 15. For information or to register, visit www.csusm-es.org or call (760) 750-4020. Free Teacher Workshop Presented by the International House of Blues Foundation (IHOBF) "Roots of Rhythm" will be presented by the International House of Blues Foundation (IHOBF) on Saturday, March 18, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at the House of Blues, 1055 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, 92101. This free workshop takes teachers on a journey to explore different cultures, music and instruments from around the world and enjoy both listening to and playing rhythms. Workshop participants receive the teacher's guide, Roots of Rhythm: Ten Lessons for Fifth and Sixth Grade. Although the curriculum has been designed for fifth and sixth grade, teachers can adapt the content to use with other grade levels. Content and activities align with California state educational standards. Space is limited to 35 participants. Registration deadline is Friday, March 10. For information or to register, email ihobfsandiego@hob.com or call Melanie Searles at (619) 525-1982.
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| Energy Art Contest Deadline Extended | |||||||||
| The Energy/Utilities Management Section of SDCS is once again sponsoring a district-wide art contest for all students. Contest details were sent out to school sites in early February. Due to delivery problems, the deadline for the art contest had been extended to March 17. The art contest is open to all grades and should focus on the topics of energy/water conservation or recycling. Prizes will be given to all winning entries. For information, go to www.sandi.net/energy/Teachers or email Kerry Dill at kdill@sandi.net. | |||||||||
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| Old Globe "All The World's A Stage" Education Program | |||||||||
| The Old Globe Education Program, in partnership with the San Diego Museum of Art, invites school groups to attend a special production of Androcles and the Lion being performed at the James S. Copley Auditorium at the San Diego Museum of Art, 145 El Prado, Balboa Park. School group performances will be held on March 6, 7, 8 and 9 at 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Tickets are $5 per person. For more information or to purchase tickets, contact The Old Globe Education Department at (619) 231-1941 ext. 2141, email rmoncada@theoldglobe.org or visit the Old Glode website. | |||||||||
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| Classics for Kids Presents "Notes From Paris" | |||||||||
| Teachers and students are invited to take a musical journey with Classics for Kids as they present "Notes from Paris" on Wednesday, April 5, and Thursday, April 6, at the Joan B. Kroc Theatre, 6611 University Avenue, San Diego, 92115. Performances will be held at 9:30 and 11:30 a.m. "Notes from Paris" features various elements of mime theatre such as puppetry, mime and dance. Tickets are $5 and are available for all school groups of ten or more. Classes who reserve tickets early have the opportunity to receive an in-class docent session before the concert (based on availability) and all teachers receive standards-based curriculum three weeks prior to the program. For information and to purchase tickets, call Classics for Kids at (619) 435-9111. | |||||||||
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| ArtsBusXpress Fundraiser | |||||||||
| Thanks to a partnership with Ryan Brothers Coffee, 50% of the sale of fresh roasted ArtsBusXpresso and CocoaMex, instant Mexican hot chocolate, will be donated to ArtsBusXpress. ArtsBusXpress is a non-profit organization that provides SDCS students and other San Diego children with bus transportation for fieldtrips to discover San Diego arts and culture with their teachers and classmates. To make a purchase, go to https://secure.netsolhost.com. For information about ArtsBusXpress, visit www.artsbusxpress.org/. | |||||||||
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| In the News | |||||||||
| Last week, Dingeman Elementary School students were featured in a news story aired on KGTV-TV (Channel 10) for their efforts to raise money for their teacher, Miss Millar, who lost her grandfather and home in a tragic fire in Mira Mesa. KFMB-TV (Channel 8) was present at Grant Elementary School on Tuesday, February 14 when Harlem Globetrotter Anthony Blakes visited Michelle Harris’ classroom. Grant Elementary 1st grade student Colin Cretain’s grandfather entered him in a contest to bring a Globetrotter to the school and won the contest. As a result, Blakes spent an hour with the 1st grade students, talking to the children and demonstrating some of his ball-handling moves. As a special treat, each child in the class received free tickets for his or her family to attend the Globetrotters game at the ipayOne Center. Later in the week, on February 15, KGTV-TV was present at McKinley Elementary School to witness San Diego Chargers linebacker Donnie Edwards’ visit to the campus. Edwards was at McKinley to promote “Jump for Life,” a program aimed at combating childhood obesity through fitness, nutrition and goal setting. Edwards also visited Monroe Clark Middle School. KUSI-TV (Channel 9), KNSD-TV (Channel 7/39), XETV-TV (Channel 6), KGTV-TV, and KFMB-TV camped out at San Diego High School on February 15, hoping to catch a glimpse of Oprah Winfrey and Bill and Melinda Gates. The trio visited the school as part of a future Oprah show. Martha Thompson of Point Loma High School was named “Student of the Week” by XETV-TV. Thompson, the school’s ASB president, is an athlete (ballet and field hockey) and is actively involved in the Youth and Government program. According to Point Loma High Principal Bobbie Samilson, Thompson “is the sort of leader others want to follow. In addition to this she is kind, thoughtful, and a real listener.” When Encanto Elementary School held a special celebration to thank the community for donations made to replace funds stolen over the summer, KGTV was on the story. One Good Samaritan donated $4,000 to the school fund, which was matched by US Bank. Total donations to the school equaled more than $12,000. Friday, February 17, television personality Rod Luck of KUSI-TV shined the spotlight on Clairemont High School drama students involved in a production of the musical “Grease.” Students sang and danced their way through three numbers during the morning’s broadcast, including “Greased Lightning,” “Summer Lovin’” and “We Go Together.” Also on Friday, February 17, KUSI-TV meteorologist Renee Kohn stopped by Audubon Elementary School, giving her weather forecast from the third grade classroom of Sharon Kitchen. The San Diego Union-Tribune ran a story on Sunday, February 19, exploring the challenges and rewards of teaching at low-performing schools. District teachers Sabrina Woods (Chollas Elementary), Julia Groff (Roosevelt Middle), and Talina Del Rio (Jackson Elementary) were featured in the article. “'Hardest fun you'll ever have,'” an article that also appeared in the February 19 edition of The San Diego Union-Tribune, covered a competition where “ eight high school teams vied for the bragging rights of best teen-made robot in San Diego.” Called a robot scrimmage, the competition included teams from Madison High, San Diego High Tech High, and Preuss School UCSD. |
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