The deadline for eligible employees to make changes to medical/dental plans or Flexible Spending Accounts is this Friday,
November 30. All open enrollment changes will take effect January 1, 2008. For information, see Administrative Circulars
38 and 41 (http://www.sandi.net/staff/circulars/0708/index.html) or call (619) 725-8130, option 6.
Family Friendly School Certification Trainings
The training sessions for Family Friendly School Certification have been rescheduled.
Sessions will be held the week of December 3 – 7:
Diversity Welcoming Course (required) –
The First Step to Acceptance (for administrators or representative) on Tuesday, December 4, from 8:30 to 10 a.m.
Electives- Choose 2 of 3 below for Certification
Producing Family Friendly Communication (for administrators, office staff, PALs, teachers) on Wednesday, December 5, from 1:30 to 4 p.m.
Designing a Family Friendly Parent Center (for administrators, office staff, PALs teachers, volunteer coordinators) on Thursday, December 6, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Creating a Family Friendly Office (for administrators, office staff, PALs, teachers) on Friday, December 7, from 9 to 11 a.m.
New Peer to Peer Program for School Site OTBS Positions
School site OTBS employees are encouraged to participate in the new Peer to Peer program (formerly Job Alikes),
sponsored by Human Resources and CSEA Chapter 788 OTBS. Peer-to-Peer Program Groups will meet three times and
meetings will include networking, sharing of ideas, professional development and other topics of interest.
Click here to see the list of Peer to Peer groups, chairpersons, alternate chairpersons and
central office sponsors. For information, contact Donis Armenta at darmenta@sandi.net or Marlo Klassen at mklassen1@sandi.net.
Final Purchase Card Trainings Scheduled this Week
The final mandatory training sessions for current procurement card approvers or cardholders on the district’s new
online purchase card program with Wells Fargo Bank are scheduled for Thursday, November 29, and Friday, November
30, from 3 to 5 p.m., in the Ed Center Auditorium. Current procurement card accounts will be permanently closed on January 8, 2008. For information, contact Julie Nguyen at jnguyen1@sandi.net or (619) 725-7669, or Sandy Davis
at sdavis@sandi.net or (619) 725-7756.
School-based Education Foundation Meeting
The first in a series of meetings for school-based education foundations is scheduled for Thursday, December 6,
from 4 to 5:30 p.m., in the Education Center Auditorium. Attorney Jonathan Grissom will present legal issues dealing
with education foundations. For information, contact the Community Relations Department at (619) 725-5592. Please Note:
Bring your School Foundation Toolkit with you to the meeting.
Share Your Expertise, Earn Extra Income
Do you have knowledge that you would like to share with other professionals? The Discover Program is seeking instructors to teach classes to district
certificated and classified employees during the Winter Session (January-March 2008). Instructors are
paid $43.43/hour for instruction time and $29.31/hour for prep time spent outside of assigned workday.
If you are interested in teaching a course or for information, contact Esther Caluza at ecaluza@sandi.net or (858) 496-1887.
Blues Schoolhouse Program Honors Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
The International House of Blues Foundation (IHOBF) invites grades 5 -12 classes to participate in a special Blues
Schoolhouse (PDF ) on Friday, January 18, 2008, from 10 a.m. to noon, in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King,
Jr. Participants will use the words and deeds of Dr. King as an inspiration for creating pieces of visual artwork,
spoken word or poetry. Space is limited. Registration deadline is Monday, December 18. For information, call (619) 525-1982.
Professional Development
Discover Program December Offerings
Don’t miss out on the Discover Program’s great professional development opportunities throughout the 2007-08 school year.
December course offerings include:
Basic Life Support
(1/2 credit) on Saturday,
December 8, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Register early. For information, to register, or to see a list of upcoming classes, visit the Discover Program website or
contact Esther Caluza at ecaluza@sandi.net or 858.496.1887.
SDSU Policy Studies Master’s Program Info Meeting
Interested in pursuing a Master’s Degree program in Curriculum Development with an emphasis in Critical Literacy and
Social Justice? Attend an informational meeting about the program on Wednesday, December 5, from 4 to 5 p.m., at Memorial
Academy, Room 261. For information, call (619) 594-5155, e-mail kcadiero@mail.sdsu.edu.
Financial Literacy Course
K-12 teachers, high school students, and parents are invited to participate in a two-day interactive course, “Financial Wisdom for Life”, (Flyer ) and learn real world money smarts, tips and skills. Classes are
scheduled December - March. Please Note: The course on December 1 and 8 is being offered for $100, a savings of $125.
Plus, no payments are due until January 2008. For information, call toll free (877) 880-1198, e-mail contact@iquifinance.com or go to www.iqinfinance.com .
Student Opportunities
C-SPAN StudentCam 2008
Middle and high school students are invited to identify a current political topic of interest and produce a
short video documentary which creatively explores an issue while integrating C-SPAN programming. The grand prize
is $5,000. Teachers of top students will receive money for digital media equipment for their schools. Entry form
is due Monday, December 31. For information, go to www.studentcam.org.
Start a High School Red Cross Club
The San Diego/Imperial Counties chapter of the American Red Cross is hosting an informational meeting on Wednesday,
November 28, from 7 to 8 p.m., for high school students and teachers who are interested in starting a Red Cross Club
at their school. The meeting will be held at Red Cross headquarters, 3950 Calle Fortunada, Kearny Mesa. For information,
contact Kristen Giuffre at kristen.giuffre@sdarc.org or (858) 309-1273.
Great Stories from New Americans
The New Americans Immigration Museum and Learning Center invites district students and teachers to participate in its
Annual Family Histories Essay Program. Students in grades 3 - 12 write a three to six page essay on their family’s history
of immigration to the United States. The due date for essay submittals is Friday, February 22, 2008. For more information,
visit the website at www.naimlc.org.
Parent Class Focuses on Academic Success
The Ballard Parent Center and the Center for Parent Involvement in Education will host Make-It/Take-It Math Night,
(English | Spanish) parent class on Thursday, November 29, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., at the Tubman-Chavez
Multicultural Center. Childcare and homework station provided. For information, contact Elneda Shannon at eshannon@sandi.net
or (619) 293-4431.
Funding Opportunities
GenevaLogic Visionary Grants
The goal of the grant is to support K-12 teachers who use computers to inspire their students and achieve their teaching goals by providing classroom software that empowers teachers to mentor students learning on computers, manage student computer activity and effectively interact with students in a technology. The maximum award is $10,000 in resources and technology products. The application deadline is Friday, December 28. For information, visit www.genevalogic.com.
DonorsChoose.Org
DonorsChoose.org collects project proposals from teachers who are seeking funding for educational materials or experiences their students need. Proposals range in cost from hundreds of dollars to the low thousands, and a supporter may choose to give as little or as much as they wish. For information, submit a proposal or to participate, go to www.donorchoose.org.
For a complete listing of current grant and funding opportunities, visit the district’s Office of Resource Development website at http://www.sandi.net/depts/grants/index.htm.
Upcoming Events
Cookies with Carl
All employees are invited to attend Cookies with Carl on Tuesday, December 4, from 4 to 6 p.m., at Marshall Middle
School. Take advantage of this final opportunity to come by and speak with Superintendent Cohn and hear what other
employees have to say.
Ed Center Fall Craft Fair
Get a jump on your holiday shopping. The Education Center annual Fall Craft Fair will be held Tuesday, December 4, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., in the Annex 9 Testing Room. Talented artisans from the Ed Center and other central offices will have their handicrafts for sale. For information, contact La Donna Chase at lchase@sandi.net or Elaine Lindberg at elindberg@sandi.net.
SCPA Open House for Prospective Students
Prospective students and their families are invited to visit the San Diego School of Creative and Performing Arts (SCPA) on Saturday, December 15, from 9 to 11 a.m. Visitors will get a campus tour, receive information on the SCPA arts programs, see an excerpt from the school’s production of “Thoroughly Modern Millie,” and meet faculty and staff. The SCPA Campus is located at 2425 Dusk Drive, 92139. Reservations encouraged but not required. Contact Stephanie Steiner at ssteiner@sandi.net or (619) 470-0555 ext. 283.
Magnet Matriculation Fair
Language Academy, a Spanish/English Dual Immersion Program and French Immersion Program, is hosting a Magnet Matriculation Fair on Wednesday, December 12, from 6 to 7 p.m., to introduce students and families to district high schools, including Magnet and Choice Programs. For information, contact Chantal Fernandez at cfernandez@sandi.net or (619) 287-1182.
Community Resource Fair
All school counselors, administrators, teachers and parents are invited to attend the Counseling and Guidance Department’s Community Resource Fair on Wednesday, December 19, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., in the Marina Village Captain’s Room. For information, contact Earlene Dunbar at edunbar@sandi.net or (858) 503-3180.
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