The district has assumed full responsibility of the ‘6 to 6’ Programs from the city of San Diego. To reflect this
change, the Extended Learning Opportunities Department is sponsoring a contest
to rename the program. All SDUSD employees, students, parents and provider agencies are eligible to enter. The winner
of the contest will receive a “Purple Cow” and pizza party for a school site’s before and after school program. For
information or to enter the contest, contact Mary Engle at mengle@sandi.net or
(858) 496-1938.
Receive a Share of $15 Million Nell Soto Grant
Schools are invited to attend a work session
on how to apply for a Nell Soto/Parent Teacher Involvement Grant on Wednesday, September 12, from 2 to 3 p.m., or 3:30
to 3:30 p.m., at the Ballard Parent Center. Currently, 19 district schools
have received awards ranging from $15,000 to $35,000. The grant application
deadline is Monday, October 15. Work
session seating is limited. RSVP to Bea Fernandez at bfernandez@sandi.net. For information, contact Frank Pruett
at fpruett@sandi.net or (619) 725-7783.
District Trainings
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School Site Council Trainings
The Program Monitoring Department is offering six one-hour School Site Council (SSC) trainings in September. The
training will provide information about implementing Title I mandates as well as tips for holding SSC elections and
increasing parent involvement. Participants will receive materials that can be used at their sites in order to
meet federal and state requirements. Register for any one of the six trainings online at
http://studata.sandi.net/saa/app/trainingreg/. In
October and November, a two-hour hands-on training will be offered about the role and responsibilities of School
Site Councils and English Learner Advisory Committees.
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Refresher Course on Office Depot Online Ordering
All Office Depot “Approvers” or “Requesters” are invited to attend a refresher course about online ordering.
Sessions will be held on Friday, 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.
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Encore Trainings for Special Education Providers
September and October courses are now posted in the Training
section of the Encore website. New staff who attended Encore Part 1 will need to complete Encore Part 2 in September
in order to gain full access to the Encore application. Training opportunities for other staff are also available.
Professional Development
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CSET Prep Courses for November Exam
The district's Teacher Preparation and Student Support Division will offer California Subject Examinations for
Teachers (CSET) Prep Courses for the upcoming November 3 exam. Classes begin Thursday, October 11. Courses are
available for Single Subject English,
Single Subject Science,
Single Subject Mathematics,
and Multiple Subjects.
Courses are free for district employees; $60 for others. The registration form
is due Thursday, October 4, by 4 p.m. For information and to register, contact Lucy Del Valle at
ldelvalle@sandi.net or (619) 725-7142.
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Developing Educational Games with Virtools 4
The Multimedia & Entertainment Initiative Centers at the San Diego Community College District and at Santa
Barbara City College present
Introduction
to Developing Serious Games with Virtools 4, a free workshop on developing Serious Games (virtual reality,
simulations, and education). The workshop is scheduled for September 28-30, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the San Diego
Continuing Education North City Campus. For information and to register, contact Tiffany Wong at
twong@sdccd.edu or (619) 388-1800.
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Blues SchoolHouse Program is Free to Grades 5-12
The International House of Blues Foundation continues to offer the Blues SchoolHouse program free to SDUSD grades
5-12. Students learn about the music, history and cultural impact of the blues in this standards-based educational
experience. Teachers receive a free Blues SchoolHouse Classroom Guide and workshop designed to supplement their
visit. A teacher orientation
for past participants is scheduled for Saturday, September 29, from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Teachers new to the program
can attend an orientation
on Saturday, January 26, 2008. Pre-registration is required. For information and to register, contact Melanie
Seales at Melanie.Seales@hob.com or (619) 525-1982, or visit
www.ihobf.org.
Funding Opportunities
The Office of Resource Development provides ongoing information about grant opportunities along with assistance
developing grant proposals. For information or a complete listing of current grant opportunities, visit the
website or contact Elizabeth Blower at (619) 725-7221.
New on the Web
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Honoring
First Responders
Provides teaching resources, book lists and websites related to commemorating 9/11, First Responders and Patriot Day.
Birney Hosts University Heights Arts Open
Birney Academy of International Studies is hosting the University Heights Arts Open
on September 15-16, from noon to 6 p.m. For information about this free public event, contact Judy Riffle at
judy@uharts.org or (619) 508-4075, or visit
www.uharts.org.
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Breast Cancer Education Summit for SDUSD Employees
Cadman Principal and breast cancer survivor Jackie McCabe is hosting a Breast Cancer
Education Summit
for district employees on Tuesday, September 18, from 4 to 5 p.m., at Cadman Elementary. RSVP to
(619) 682-7445 or MakingStridesSanDiego@cancer.org by this
Friday, September 14.
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Lend a Hand to Wilson Middle School
Wilson Middle School will receive a $35,000 makeover as part of Volunteer San Diego’s annual
Hands
On San Diego event on September 22-23. Volunteers are needed, especially on Sunday, to complete tasks such as
painting, landscaping, and beautifying the fence and field areas. For information and to volunteer, visit
www.volunteersandiego.org.
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Walk to Prevent Suicide
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is sponsoring the Out of the Darkness Community Walk
on Saturday, September 15, beginning at 10 a.m., at Liberty Station. Funds raised will be used to prevent suicide,
the fifth leading cause of death among all 5 – 14 year olds. For information, to register or to volunteer, contact
Stephanie Cadirci at scadirci@hotmail.com or visit
www.outofthedarkness.org.
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Walk to Raise Awareness, Funds for Psoriasis
Join the National Psoriasis Walk for Awareness
in San Diego on Saturday, September 29, at Mission Bay Park. Registration starts at 7:30 a.m., walk begins at 9 a.m.
Psoriasis is an immune-mediated, genetic disease manifesting in the skin and/or the joints that affects as many
as 7.5 million Americans, including children. For information and to register, visit
www.psoriasis.org/walk.
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Back to Science Days
Today through September 30, children age 12 and under receive free
Gallery admission at the Reuben H. Fleet Science
Center. IMAX® Theater admission for children is only $7.50. Children must be accompanied by an adult. For
information, visit www.rhfleet.org.
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An Evening with Jonathan Kozol
A free evening with noted educator, author, and social justice advocate Jonathan Kozol
will be held Monday, October 8, at 7 p.m., at St. Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral, 2728 Sixth Avenue. For information and
to RSVP, contact eciac@sdcoe.net or (619) 573-6330.
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