August 13, 2007

Public Forum on NCLB Slated for August 27
SDUSD and Congresswoman Susan Davis are sponsoring a public forum to address key issues involving No Child Left Behind in preparation for the upcoming re-authorization. The forum will take place on Monday, August 27, from 5 to 6:30 p.m., in the San Diego High Educational Complex MVA Performing Arts Theater. Panelists include Superintendent Carl Cohn, County Superintendent Randolph Ward, as well as representatives from other districts, the PTA, and SDEA. Parents, educators and community members are encouraged to attend. For information, contact Government Relations at (619) 725-7087.
Central Enrollment Center Expands Hours
The pilot Central Enrollment Center Adobe PDF, located at Roosevelt Middle School, is expanding its hours for the remaining two weeks of operation. The schedule is as follows:

Enrollment Center Hours

The center can register students new to the district, multiple siblings and students attending a different school from the previous year. Families also have the option to enroll at their neighborhood schools. The center’s final day is Saturday, August 25. For information, contact Enrollment Options at (619) 725-5672 or visit their website.
In the News
With the start of school just around the corner, it was a busy weekend on local TV for San Diego Unified staff. On Saturday, district Executive Chef Mark Mendoza was the guest of Rory Devine on KNSD NBC 7/39's "NBC 7/39 News This Morning." Mark talked about the new, healthy food choices in the district. On Sunday, Area 3 Superintendent Dr. Rich Cansdale was a featured guest on the KUSI "Good Morning San Diego" show. Anchor Kristen Cusato’s interview with Dr. Cansdale focused on the Central Enrollment Center. Sunday night, Area 5 Superintendent Dr. Delfino Alemán talked about school starting with Marco Serrano live on the 6 p.m. news "Noticias San Diego" on KBNT-TV. And Monday morning, Eddie Caballero, administrator of the Parent, Community and Student Engagement program, talked about the Central Enrollment Center live on "Despierta San Diego," KBNT-TV's morning show. KBNT's Sunday night news will be featuring SDUSD staff for the next two weeks, plus a call-in "El 17 Contigo" segment scheduled on the 6 p.m. news Wednesday, August 29.
Zangle Receives Upgrade
Beginning today, August 13, all Zangle users will use Zangle v.2007.1. This upgraded version offers several modifications and new features. For information, visit http://www.sandi.net/zangle/.
Funding Opportunities
• 2008 Best Buy Teach Awards
Applications are now available for the 2008 Best Buy Teach Awards, which reward innovative use of technology in K-12 classrooms. This year, more than 1,500 schools will receive Teach Awards of $2,000 to $10,000. Last year, San Diego Unified received the $250,000 National Best Buy Teach Award. The deadline to submit an application is September 30.
• Up to $15K to Improve Schools, Communities
My Hometown Helper helps local groups make a difference in their own community. Imagine seeding a community garden, putting a new scoreboard up at the local high school, or restocking a school library with new/additional books. Interested applicants can apply online for a one-time grant from $500 to $15,000 to help fund a project. The application deadline is September 30.
Professional Development
• Stay Legal with Royalty Free Music
Learn what music students can use legally at a workshop Adobe PDF being held Wednesday, August 22, from 3:30 to 5 p.m., at the SD County Office of Education. Using Garageband on a Mac or Audacity (free for Mac/PC), students can edit clips and create entire soundtracks for their videos and podcasts. Workshop fee is $75 and includes one music volume of your choice. Attendees can bring two students. For information or to register, go to http://ems.sdcoe.net/showmore.asp?EventID=23611 or call Becki Goehl at (858) 292-3832.
• Scholarships for National Board Certification Candidates
The National Board Scholarship Program provides information on scholarships available to teachers working on National Board Certification. For information and to apply, visit: http://www.nbpts.org/become_a_candidate/fees_financial_support/scholarships
• Childhood Obesity Summit
“Working Together to Shape a Healthy Future” Adobe PDF is the topic of the San Diego County Childhood Obesity Summit being held Thursday, September 20. For information, visit www.ourcommunityourkids.org or contact Cheryl Moder at (619) 523-2001 or cheryl@modercommunications.com.
Upcoming Events
• New ERAA Back to School Event
Everybody Recommitting to Academic Achievement (ERAA) is sponsoring its annual free Back to School Conference, Walk and Festival Adobe PDF on Saturday, August 25. The event features workshops for parents and students, district-sponsored booths, food, giveaways and entertainment. For information and to register, visit www.sandiegocalsoap.com/star/events.php or call (619) 264-6870 or (619) 262-6954.
• Free Family Festival Celebrates Impressionist Art
The San Diego Museum of Art is hosting a free Family Festival on Sunday, August 19, from noon to 4 p.m. Enjoy storytelling in the galleries, tours of the Impressionist Giverny: A Colony of Artists, 1885–1915 exhibit (in English and Spanish), musical performances, and prize giveaways. For information, visit www.sdmart.org.
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