The Eugene Brucker Education Center has a new
Information Desk in the lobby near the auditorium. Ana Maria Ayub is assigned to the desk, Monday through Friday,
from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., to help direct visitors and callers to offices and departments at the complex.
Employees should contact Ana Maria at aayub@sandi.net or (619) 725-8072
with information about upcoming Ed Center events or meetings that involve visitors. Ed Center
offices/departments should make sure that the information desk has an up-to-date roster of current employees,
telephone numbers, and locations. For information, contact Donis Armenta at
darmenta@sandi.net.
Six Teachers Receive National Board Certification
A total of 149 district teachers have now earned
National Board Certification. Congratulations to elementary school teachers Skye Bridwell (Audubon), Susan Lopez
(Nye), Joseph Wainio (Horton) and Veronica Youso (Rosa Parks), middle school teacher Tona Wilson (Clark) and high
school teacher Sylvia James (San Diego High School of International Studies) on receiving their certification
in December. To learn about the process for becoming a National Board Certified Teacher, attend one of the
district’s upcoming information meetings.
To RSVP or for information, contact Esther Caluza at ecaluza@sandi.net
or (858) 496-1887.
Reminder: Enrollment Options Application Deadline is January 31
The 2007-08 Enrollment Options priority
application deadline is now January 31, a change from the March 15 deadline in previous years. All Enrollment
Options Choice, VEEP, Magnet and Program Improvement School Choice applications received during the priority
period will be placed on the first wait list to be released to schools in mid-March. Parents can submit an
application at any district location. Enrollment Options posters for display (English
| Spanish) are available through the
Enrollment Options Office at eoptions@sandi.net, (619) 725-7153, or the website.
Deadline for Teacher of the Year Nominations is Friday
The deadline to submit school site
2007-08 Teacher of the Year nominations
is Friday, January 26. Nomination forms
can be emailed to lzintz@sandi.net, faxed to (619) 725-5576, or mailed to Room 2145
at the Ed Center. School Site Teachers of the Year will be recognized at the May 8 Day of the Teacher Celebration.
Nominees also have the opportunity to apply to the district-level competition. For information, contact Linda Zintz at
lzintz@sandi.net or (619) 725-5568.
Spring Intersession Posting Begins
Opportunities for certificated staff at
year-round schools to work during Spring Intersession (April 9 – 20) will be posted on the PeopleSoft eRecruit
system from January 26 to February 28. Staff who transferred from a traditional calendar school site to a
year-round calendar school site after July 1, 2006, may need to work Intersession to make-up for days missed in
July. Check with your Payroll Specialist. Applications must be completed and submitted using the
on-line application. For assistance,
call (619) 725-8086 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
District Trainings
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Prevention and Intervention Fair
Learn about available intervention programs that address behavior and academic issues interfering with student
achievement by attending the Prevention and Intervention Fair
being held January 24 and 25, from noon to 4:30 p.m., at the Ballard Parent Center. Information will be helpful
in developing 2007-08 Single Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA). Stop by anytime. RSVP not required.
For information, contact Edward Caballero at ecaballero@sandi.net.
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Free Grant Writing Workshop
SDUSD Office of Resource Development and BP are collaborating to sponsor a two-hour
grant writing workshop
for educators interested in applying for special grants offered under the A+ for
Energy program sponsored by BP. The free workshop is being held Tuesday, February 6, from 3:30 – 5:30 p.m., at
Maintenance & Operations. The deadline to submit a
registration form
is Tuesday, January 30. For information or to register, contact Mary Ramos at
mramos1@sandi.net or (619) 725-7786.
CSA Extends Membership Deadline to January 26
The Community Service Association (CSA), the district's employee charitable club, has extended its annual
membership campaign deadline to Friday, January 26. CSA collects and distributes funds to local nonprofit
agencies on behalf of district employees. Employees interested in joining can obtain a payroll deduction
(membership) form from school and work sites. Completed forms should be sent to CSA via school mail by January
26. For information, contact Mary Bartholomew, Membership Secretary, at (619) 465-2210.
Professional Development
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Professional Tools: Online Resources
Educators need information from comprehensive, user-friendly, online resources to improve learning and increase
student performance. The Discover Program is offering two courses,
Online Resources 101 and
Online Resources 202, to
provide information about appropriate online resources that can support student learning and research. For
information or to register, contact Esther Caluza at ecaluza@sandi.net or
(858) 496-1887.
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Become a Distinguished Teacher in Residence
Apply to become a Distinguished Teacher in Residence in the College of
Education at California State University, San Marcos (CSUSM). SDUSD is one of several districts participating
in this unique opportunity to educate future teachers. The deadline to submit an
application
is Monday, February 12. For information, contact Bonnie Schindler
at bschindler@sandi.net or (858) 496-1861, or visit the
CSUSM website.
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Learn Financial Wisdom for Life
A two-day financial literacy course
designed to teach real world money smarts, real-life tips and skills is being held Saturday, January 27 and
February 3, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Marshall Middle School. The course is approved by SDUSD for salary
advancement and is accredited for 2 to 4 semester units. For information, contact
contact@iqinfinance.com or (858) 513-0103. To register, go to
http://iqinfinance.com/register.
Student Opportunities
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Family Histories Essay Competition for Grades 6 -12
The New Americans Immigration Museum and Learning Center is now accepting essays for its
6th Annual Essay Competition. Students in grades 6-12 are
welcome to apply. The application deadline is Friday, March 16. Applications, User’s Guides, teacher aids and
posters are available online at http://www.naimlc.org or by email at
essay2007@naimlc.org.
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Water Conservation Poster Contest for Grades 1-6
The City of San Diego Water Department encourages all students in grades 1- 6 to enter the
7th Annual Water Conservation Poster Contest.
Each student will receive a certificate of participation. Winners will receive a U.S. Savings Bond, four tickets to the
Reuben H. Fleet Science Center and a Certificate of Excellence. The deadline to enter is Wednesday, March 28. For
information, contact DestreeL@CollaborativeServices.biz or (619)
232-2112 ext.104.
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Maritime Museum Offers Field Trips
The San Diego Maritime Museum offers field trips and tours throughout the year to school children of all ages. The
Museum has many historic ships, including the Star of India, the oldest actively sailed ship; the Berkeley, an
1898 steam ferry boat; a Soviet submarine; and two other sailing ships including the HMS Surprise from the
movie Master and Commander. For information, contact the Tour Coordinator at
volunteer@sdmaritime.org or (619) 234-9153, ext. 135, or visit the
Museum website.
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LEGOLAND Announces Title One Schoolwide School Days
LEGOLAND California's special rates for title one schools are available February 16, February 23, March 16, May 18,
May 29, May 30, June 5 and June 6. Advanced reservations and payment are required 4 weeks in advance. For
information, call (760) 438-LEGO or visit www.legoland.com/education.
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MCRD Command Museum Offers Free Education Classes
The Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) Command Museum is open to the public, free of charge, Monday to Saturday,
from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Education classes for
grades 9-12 are offered by appointment. For information, contact JoAnna McDonald at
joanna.mcdonald@usmc.mil or (619) 524-6038.
Upcoming
Events
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Mini-Conference to Help Parents
Everybody Recommitting to Academic Achievement (ERAA) is sponsoring a free mini-conference
(English
| Spanish)
at Morse High School on Saturday, January 27, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Topics include Parents Taking Leadership in
Your Schools, Preparing for California Standards Test (CST) and the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE). For
information, call (619) 264-6860 or (619) 262-6954.
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Valencia Park Celebrates 20 Years of Drama
Valencia Park Center for Academics, Drama and Dance presents its 20th Anniversary Season with the production of the musical
Annie, Jr.
on February 1 and 2, at 7 p.m., and February 3, at 2 p.m. A 20th Anniversary Dessert Reception follows the February 3
performance at 3:45 p.m. For information and tickets, call (619) 264-0125, ext. 3022.
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Mira Mesa High School Presents Cinderella
Performances of Mira Mesa High School Performing Arts Department’s production of Rodgers & Hammerstein's musical Cinderella
are scheduled for February 9, 10, 15, 16 and 17. For information, contact
dkriley@sandi.net or (858) 566-2262, ext. 4401.
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MCASD Grand Opening for Educators
The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego (MCASD) hosts a free preview
for educators of its new Jacobs Building, featuring art, food, music and prizes, on Tuesday, February 6, from 3 to 6 p.m.
To RSVP or for information, contact education@mcasd.org or (858) 454-3541, ext. 151.
In The News
The re-opening of Lincoln High School in fall 2007 was the subject of an
article in the San Diego
Union-Tribune. On Saturday, January 20, hundreds of graduates from the old Lincoln High School brought their children
and grandchildren to learn about the new Lincoln High School.
Budding playwright Ariel Cowell, a junior at University City High School, was featured in an
article in the San Diego Union-Tribune and an
article in the University City Golden
Triangle News. Ariel was one of four winners of the 22nd annual California Young Playwrights Contest.
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can be emailed to lzintz@sandi.net, faxed to (619) 725-5576, or mailed to Room 2145
at the Ed Center. School Site Teachers of the Year will be recognized at the May 8 Day of the Teacher Celebration.
Nominees also have the opportunity to apply to the district-level competition. For information, contact Linda Zintz at
lzintz@sandi.net or (619) 725-5568.