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| “Read Across America” Day | |||||||||||
| Today, March 2, is designated “Read Across America” Day, a national celebration of Dr. Seuss’s birthday that promotes reading and adult involvement in the education of students. This year, “Read Across America” is teaming up with the National Education Association’s (NEA) “Books Across America” – a new program to help provide books to school libraries affected by Hurricanes Katrina, Rita and Wilma. For information about both programs, visit the National Education Association's website. | |||||||||||
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| Fighting Back on Spam Emails | |||||||||||
In
the past few weeks, there’s been a marked increase in the
amount of “spam” – electronic junk mail or junk
newsgroup postings – sent to the district’s email system.
Spammers have become increasingly crafty and are starting to embed
graphic images in the message body – while the rest of the
message, the text parts, are rather plain and generic. This allows
the message to bypass most of the anti-spam filters. The district’s
Information Technology Department (IT) is aware of the problem
and is looking at a number of solutions to implement as appropriate.
Here’s how employees can help:
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| Blood Drive for CPMA 8th Grader | |||||||||||
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Performing Media Arts (CPMA) Middle School is hosting a blood drive
in the name of one of their 8th grade students who has been diagnosed
with leukemia. The bloodmobile will be at the Jackie Robinson YMCA,
151 YMCA Way, San Diego, 92102, on Saturday, March 11, from 10
a.m. to 3 p.m. For information or to schedule an appointment to
donate blood, contact School Nurse Adrienne Lenhoff at (858) 278-5917
or alenhoff@sandi.net.
If you are considering a donation please check the donor
requirements to make sure you are an eligible donor. |
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| Call for Entries from Graphic Design Students | |||||||||||
| The Communications Department is looking for SDCS graphic design students and classes to submit a design concept for the upcoming Day of the Teacher ceremony. The winning design will be used for the ceremony invitations and programs. If you are interested in submitting a design or for more information, contact Linda Zintz at (619) 725-5568 or lzintz@sandi.net. The deadline to submit entries is Friday, April 7. | |||||||||||
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| Nominations for Classified Employee of the Year | |||||||||||
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May, the Board of Education will present the 2006 Classified Employee
of the Year Awards to an outstanding man and woman. School sites
and district offices are encouraged to nominate deserving candidates.
A nominee for the award must be a classified employee with at least
three years of service in a monthly position. The deadline to submit
a nomination
petition is tomorrow, Friday, March 3, by 5 p.m. Completed
petitions should be sent or hand-delivered to Gloria Rangel at
the Education Center, Room 1241. For information, contact Gloria
at (619) 725-8172 or grangel@sandi.net. In conjunction with the presentation of selected Classified Employees of the Year, the Board of Education will adopt a Resolution recognizing May 14-20 as Classified School Employees' Week. To honor the district's classified employees, the board has requested that a classified employee be selected from each school/work site to also be recognized at the May 16 meeting. Please use the selection form to submit the name of your site's classified representative. Please
send or hand-deliver completed forms in a sealed envelope to: Gloria Rangel,
Education Center, Room 1241, by 5 p.m. on Friday, April 14. For
information, contact Gloria Rangel. |
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| Discover Program Seeking Instructors for Spring/Summer Session | |||||||||||
| Do you have knowledge that you would like to share with other professionals? The Discover Program is seeking instructors to teach classes to district employees during the Spring/Summer Session, May-August, 2006. The Discover Program offers a variety of professional development and training opportunities to both certificated and classified employees. Courses provide opportunities for teachers to learn from other practicing professionals while earning district salary enhancement credit. Instructors are paid at a rate of $40.62 per hour for teaching time and $27.41 for preparation time spent outside of assigned workday. Check for a schedule of current Discover courses. If you are interested in teaching a Discover Program course, call Esther Caluza at (858) 496-1887 or email ecaluza@sandi.net. | |||||||||||
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| Information for Displaced New Orleans Students and Families | |||||||||||
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State Superintendent of Education Cecil J. Picard has issued a memorandum regarding
students displaced by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, which includes
a flier with information about New Orleans schools. The Louisiana
and California Departments of Education would appreciate SDCS sites
distributing this information to any displaced students currently
enrolled at their school. |
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| Forum on Fundraising Strategies for School Foundations | |||||||||||
| The Community Relations and Office of Resource Development Departments are co-hosting a forum on fundraising strategies for school foundations on Thursday, March 23, from 4:00-5:30 p.m., at the Eugene Brucker Education Center, Room 2249, 4100 Normal Street, San Diego, 92103. Topics will include "Learning More about Successful School Fund-Raising Events," "Grant Opportunities," and "Effective Fund-Raising Strategies.” This meeting is the result of feedback received from the school foundation workshop held in February. Seating is limited. Pre-registration is required by Monday, March 20. For information or to register, call Kathy Gartland at (619) 725-5591 or email kgartland@sandi.net. | |||||||||||
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| “Break-Away with SAA” Meeting for Principals | |||||||||||
| Principals
are invited to join the staff from the Standards, Assessment, and
Accountability (SAA) Division for a voluntary, informational meeting
at the Harold J. Ballard Parent Center, 2375 Congress Street, Old
Town, 92110, from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m., on Monday, March 20, for elementary
school principals, and on Wednesday, March 22, for middle and high
school principals. The main focus of the meeting will be Accessing
Student Achievement Data, available on the SAA
Division website, California
Department of Education website, and Student Achievement Data
System. SAA Division staff will be available after the general
meeting to answer questions or to discuss specific topics. Please
see the flyer for more information.
RSVP to saadept@sandi.net or
(619) 725-7166 by Wednesday, March 15. |
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| District Workshops | |||||||||||
| Emerging
Technologies Workshop SDCS Educational Technology Department is presenting a series of workshops to provide an overview of and resource for some of the latest technologies. The next workshop is:
Race/Human Relations & Advocacy Diversity Workshop The March diversity workshops being conducted by the SDCS Race/Human Relations & Advocacy Department will be held:
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| Student Competitions | |||||||||||
| Food
Services Essay, Poetry and Rap Contest for Grades K-12 SDCS Food Services is once again sponsoring the Food Services Essay, Poetry and Rap Contest from March 1- 31, to coincide
with National Nutrition Month. This year’s theme is “Why is
it Important to Stay Fit and Eat Right,” and students in grades K-12
are invited to enter. Grade categories are K-2, 3-5, 6-8, and 9-12. First,
second and third place winners will be selected in each category. The entry
deadline is March 31. For information, contact Joanne Tucker at jtucker@sandi.net or
visit the Food Services Department website. “Come Clean San Diego” Contests for Elementary/Secondary Students As part of KGTV, Channel 10’s “Come Clean San Diego” campaign, the station is holding a series of student contests .
Elementary students are invited to participate in an art contest. Secondary
students are invited to participate in an essay contest or to create 30-second
public service announcements (PSAs). Prizes will be awarded to the winners.
The deadline to submit entries is Friday, March 24. For information, contact
Steven Baratte at (619) 725-5567, email sbaratte@sandi.net or
visit Channel
10’s website.Innovative Video in Education (iVIE) Student and Teacher Film Festival The Innovative Video in Education (iVIE) Student and Teacher Film Festival and Awards Ceremony is celebrating five years of showcasing student and teacher achievement in video production. Open to all students and teachers in San Diego County, the iVIE program is sponsored by the San Diego County Office of Education in partnership with sponsors including Sony, Apple, Pinnacle, and the San Diego Computer Using Educators (CUE). The 2006 iVIE rules, categories, and resources are available on the iVIE website. There will be special recognition this year for novice entries! All 2006 submissions are due on Monday, April 3, by 5 p.m. Deadline Approaching for Immigrant Stories Competition The New Americans Immigration Museum and Learning Center is seeking students in grades 6-12 to submit to the Fifth Anniversary Family Histories Essay Competition . Over the past four
years more than 600 San Diego stories have been collected, 132 students
have been honored with cash scholarships, and our community has been captivated
by the stories of these New Americans. Teachers across San Diego who have
participated in the past recognize the value of this essay competition
as an opportunity for students to turn to their own stories to realize
their important place in our society. Entries must be postmarked no later
than Saturday, March 18. For further information check the museum’s
website at www.naimlc.org or
call (619) 515-0403. Character Matters Essay Contest for Grades 3-12 The University of San Diego (USD) International Center for Character Education is sponsoring an essay contest for students in grades 3-12. The contest is about character and provides a platform for insightful discussions and reflections on experience that call for honesty, respect, responsibility, courage, self-discipline, and many other character traits. The deadline to submit entries is Friday, April 21. For information and an entry form, go to the USD website, or call (619) 260-2250. 25th Annual Congressional Art Competition for High School Students Each year, Members of Congress hold contests within their districts to choose winning pieces of art by high school students to be displayed in the Cannon Tunnel of the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, DC. This impressive art exhibit brightens the Cannon Tunnel and showcases the talent of our nation’s young people. This year’s competition, An Artistic Discovery, is being co-chaired by San Diego Congresswoman Susan Davis. The competition is open to high school students and accepts artwork from several categories including paintings, drawings, collage, prints, mixed media, computer generated art and photography. Entry deadline is Friday, May 12. For information and application form, visit Congresswoman Davis’ website or call (619) 280-5353. Essay Contest for 11th Grade Students The San Diego Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution is sponsoring an essay contest for 11th grade students. Participating students will research and report on their own family heritage and what this heritage means to them. Winning essayists will be awarded cash prizes, medals, certificates and professional genological services. Essays must be submitted by April 20. For information, contact Ted Rudisill at (858) 456-6179 or tedrudisill@sbcglobal.net. Art Contest for 4th Grade Students Fourth grade students are invited to participate in the 43rd annual Cabrillo Festival art contest. This year’s theme is Cabrillo Festival: Where Cultures Come Together and History Comes Alive! The winner will receive a $100 U.S. Savings Bond and the winner’s teacher will receive a check for $100 for classroom supplies/enhancements. All contest entries must be received by Friday, June 2. For information, check out the flyer or call Mary Correia at (619) 223-0056. |
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| Upcoming Events | |||||||||||
| SALSA
(Save a Life Saturday Activities) On Saturday, March 18, the San Diego/Imperial Counties Chapter of the American Red Cross is offering free, three-hour CPR training. All participants successfully completing the course will receive certification at no cost. The event will take place at Golden Hall at the San Diego Concourse (202 C Street at B Street and 3rd Avenue). Classes start at 7 a.m. and continue every hour and a half until 1 p.m. Each session is 3 ½ hours long. The event will also include training sessions for children ages 5-11. Children can participate in Basic Aid Training (basic first aid & safety information) and Whales Tales (how to be safe in, on and around water). For information, visit www.sdarc.org. Parent Forum on Measuring Student and School Performance Parent Voices for Education San Diego (PVSD), formerly PAVE, will be holding its next parent forum on Wednesday, April 5, from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., at the Harold J. Ballard Center, 2375 Congress Street , Old Town, 92110. The topic, “ Measuring the Performance of Our Children and Driving the Improvement of Our Schools,” will be presented by Dr. Joseph Johnson, director of the National Center for Urban School Transformation, and an elementary and a secondary school principal. Child care and Spanish translation will be provided. RSVP to parentvoicessd@sbcglobal.net by Friday, March 31. For more information about PVSD, go to www.parentvoicesforeducationsd.org. A flyer is available in English and Spanish . Administrators Association of San Diego City Schools (AASD) Annual Professional Development Conference On Thursday, March 23, at 8:15 a.m., Jim Grant, executive director of Staff Development for EDUCATORS (SDE) will address the topic: “Maximize Learning with Differentiated Instruction for Grades 1-12.” The conference is being held at the Mission Valley Resort, 875 Hotel Circle South in Mission Valley. Cost is $50.00/person, which includes a continental breakfast and lunch. Seating is limited. Early registration is recommended. Contact Linda Crout-Hamel, AASD office manager, at (619) 295-2118 or via e-mail at linda@aasdcs.org for a registration form or additional information. Association of African American Educators (AAAE) 15th Annual Conference The Association of African American Educators (AAAE) will hold its 15th Annual AAAE Conference on Friday, March 31, and Saturday, April 1, at the Mission Valley Marriott Hotel, 8757 Rio San Diego Drive, San Diego, 92108. This year’s theme is "Educational Revival: Moving beyond Excuses.” The cost of the conference is $150 for current AAAE members and $175 for non-members, if registration and payment is received before March 10. Late registration is $175 for members, $200 for non-members. On-site registration on Friday, March 31 is $225. For registration brochures, contact Vernon Moore at (619) 208- 0698 or rmoore@sandi.net or visit the AAAE website. Education Center Building Committee Casino Night The Eugene Brucker Education Center Building Committee is planning a Casino Night at Viejas Casino and Gaming Center on Friday, March 24. The cost
is only $5 per person, which includes bus transportation to and from Viejas
and a Casino Fun Book with a discount coupon for the buffet, 15% off gift
shop purchases and more. Bus pick-up schedule is 5:15 p.m. at the Education
Center and 5:45 p.m. (approximately) at Parkway Plaza Shopping Center in
El Cajon. Employees and guests are welcome to attend. Space is limited
so sign-up early . For information and to sign-up,
contact La Donna Chase at lchase@sandi.net,
Trini Germann at tgermann@sandi.net. Reuben H. Fleet Science Center Family Day 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. This free family-oriented event will include breakfast, admission to the center’s exhibit galleries, and a viewing of the IMAX film, "Special Effects." Space is limited and RSVP required. To RSVP, call (619) 238-1233, ext. 847. Information is available in English and Spanish . College Expo 2006 College Expo 2006 will be held on Saturday, April 8, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at San Diego City College, 1313 Park Blvd., 92101. The Expo will provide practical tips and information on how to support student success and college preparation, including college admissions requirements; community college options; financial aid information; and parent support group information. Admission and parking are free. For more information, visit the website at www.collegeexpo.org, call (858) 534-0092, or email collegeexpo@yahool.com. Education Center Craft Faire The next Education Center Craft Faire is scheduled for Friday, May 5, from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., in the Annex 9 Testing Room. Sellers must work at the Education Center but “shoppers” from throughout the district are invited to attend. Talented artisans interested in selling their crafts must submit an application. This Craft Faire will be patterned after the one held in December and is just in time for Mother’s Day gifts. For information and an application, contact La Donna Chase at lchase@sandi.net or Elaine Lindberg at elindberg@sandi.net. |
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| New on the Web | |||||||||||
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English Language Development (ELD) Proficiency Indicator has been
added to the Literacy
Department website. Policies and Procedures: Administrative Procedure 2040, Book and Supply Allocation Formulas for Schools, www.sandi.net/policy/pdf/pp2040.pdf was
revised 2-16-06 and has been posted on the District website.New Bulletins and Circulars
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| In the News | |||||||||||
| Perry
Elementary hosted Ruben Galvan of XETV-TV (Channel 6) on Monday,
February 27, as part of the school’s “Read Across America” Day
celebration. Each year, schools all over the United States
participate in the reading motivation and awareness program, which
calls for every child in every community to celebrate reading on
or around Dr. Seuss's birthday. When one of the school’s students saved a neighbor’s life through his knowledge of CPR training, it got the staff at Community Health and Medical Practices School (CHAMPS) at the Crawford High Educational Complex thinking about how the training would benefit all students. On Friday, February 24, KGTV-TV (Channel 10) was present as all 225 11th and 12th grade students at CHAMPS trained and became certified in Heartsaver Adult CPR. Freshman and sophomore students will be trained later in the year. CHAMPS is a small school within a school devoted to preparing students for careers in the medical, dental and biotech industries. Pellet guns and other replica weapons are not allowed on campus under the district’s Zero Tolerance policy, and possession by a student is an automatic five day suspension with recommendation for expulsion. Several recent news stories, including one on KGTV, have highlighted the growing danger these items represent. San Diego City Schools (SDCS) Trustee Katherine Nakamura and SDCS Police Sergeant Mike Marquez were interviewed to discuss the trend. |
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