July 30, 2007

Discover Program Seeks Instructors
The Discover Program is seeking instructors to teach classes for the Fall Session (Sept.-Dec. 2007). Discover courses offer a variety of professional development and training opportunities for certificated and classified employees, including courses that offer district credit for salary advancement credit. Courses provide opportunities for employees to learn from other practicing professionals. Instructors are paid $43.43 per hour for teaching time and $29.31 for preparation time spent outside of assigned workday. For information or to submit a course proposal, contact Esther Caluza at ecaluza@sandi.net or (858) 496-1887.
Refresher Course on Office Depot Online Ordering
All Office Depot “Approvers” or “Requesters” are invited to attend an upcoming refresher course about online ordering. Sessions will be held on Fridays, August 31, September 14 and 21, from 2 to 3 p.m., in the Education Center auditorium. For information, contact John Groll at jgroll@sandi.net or (858) 522-5821.
Professional Development
• Discover Program Summer/Fall Courses
Check out the Discover Program’s online courses and other summer staff development opportunities, including Field Trip Fever: Making the Most of Your Museum Visit (.5 credit) on Tuesday, August 21, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Fall offerings include Art, Media, and Techniques for the Classroom and Basic Life Support. For information, to register, or a complete list of upcoming classes, visit the Discover Program website at http://216.122.44.192/SandiNetDiscover/ or contact ecaluza@sandi.net or (858) 496-1887.
Symphony Offers Educator Appreciation Discount
Teachers and other educators can take advantage of the San Diego Symphony Educator Appreciation Discount Adobe PDF on subscription packages to the Jacobs’ Masterworks concert series. For information, contact Yolanda Moore at ymoore@sandiegosymphony.org or (619) 615-3944.
Upcoming Events
• Summer Commencement Ceremony
SDUSD students who completed high school graduation requirements too late to participate in June graduation will participate in a formal commencement ceremony on this Friday, August 3, at 2:30 p.m., in Golden Hall.
• Farmer’s Market
The DePortola Middle School Foundation is sponsoring a Certified Farmer’s Market Adobe PDF every Thursday, from 3 to 7 p.m., beginning August 23. Nearly 30 vendors will be selling fresh fruits, vegetables, flowers, breads and more at the school. For information, call (858) 272-7054.
In The News
KUSI-TV weathercaster Renee Kohn visited Horton Elementary School on July 17. She talked to students and teachers about the school's year-round focus on physical fitness and videotaped a Public Service Announcement about the importance of bringing healthy for snacks and class parties. The announcement will air in upcoming months.

Lincoln High School’s Center for Public Safety (CPS) was the backdrop July 25 for San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders’ announcement on crime statistics. The school will house the city's first high school center for public safety and will prepare students for careers in law enforcement, firefighters, lifeguards and paramedics. An article in the San Diego Union-Tribune highlighted the report and the opening of Lincoln this fall.
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