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| December 3, 2007 |
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| Cookies with Carl | |
| All employees are invited to attend the final Cookies with Carl tomorrow, December 4, from 4 to 6 p.m., at Marshall Middle School. Take advantage of this opportunity to speak with Superintendent Cohn and hear what other employees have to say. | |
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| Safety Newsletter | |
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Read the latest edition of The
Safety Net |
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| 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 Ed Center Auditorium. Attorney Jonathan Grissom will present legal issues dealing with education foundations. For information and to RSVP, contact the Community Relations Department at (619) 725-5592. Please Note: Bring your School Foundation Toolkit with you to the meeting. | |
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| Holiday Message from the Ethics Office | |
| The holiday season is filled with opportunities to express good wishes and celebrate successes with colleagues and others we work with throughout the year. It can also raise questions about what’s appropriate for district employees, especially with regards to gifts and invitations. Information about relevant policies is available on the Ethics website at www.sandi.net/depts/ethics or by contacting the Ethics Office at ethics@sandi.net or (619) 725-7388. | |
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| Family-Friendly Schools Certification Trainings | |
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Training sessions
for Family Friendly Schools certification have been scheduled for December – February. Classes
begin this week. To see the complete schedule and to register, go to
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=H5T5hxeUe5vxUGGcgC_2bWJQ_3d_3d.
For information, contact Eddie Caballero at ecaballero@sandi.net
or (619) 725-5519.
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| Review New Instructional Materials at IMC Open House | |
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Teachers, parents and community members are invited to examine
instructional materials
currently being reviewed for adoption
during the week of December 17 – 21, from 8 a.m. to 4p.m., at the
Instructional Media Center. Additional hours will be held Saturday, January 12, 9 a.m. to noon,
and Tuesday, January 15, 3 to 6 p.m. For a list of specific courses being adopted or more
information, visit the Instructional
Materials Department website or call (858) 496-8466.
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| Public Auction Set for December 20 | |
| The district is holding a public auction starting at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, December 20, at the Supply Center Yard, 2351 Cardinal Lane, 92123. Obsolete, no parts available, and beyond economical repair furniture and equipment will be for sale. Arrive at 9 a.m. to preview items and to register. A $200 cash refundable deposit is required to receive a bidder number. For information, contact Rose Gustafson at (858) 522-5850 or Anstead’s Auctioneers and Associates at (619) 233-3148. | |
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| Professional Development | |
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Suicide Prevention Workshop Study Spanish in Mexico |
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| Fleet Center Brings Family Science Nights to Schools | |
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The Reuben H. Fleet Science Center has a number of outreach programs designed to introduce pre-K to 8 grade students and their families to science. Family Science Nights provide students, parents and teachers with hands-on science experiences that provide standards-based investigations (in English and Spanish) in a fun atmosphere. Scholarships for outreach programs are available to qualifying Title I schools. For details, visit www.rhfleet.org or call (619) 238-1233, ext. 802. |
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| Classical Music Experience for Students | |
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The Mainly Mozart Living Composers
assembly programs offer district-approved performances that provide a cost-effective classical
music experience for students. For information, visit
www.mainlymozart.org or contact Steven Warner at
swarner@mainlymozart.org or (619) 239-0100, ext. 304.
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| Spirit of Giving | |
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Volunteer San Diego’s “A Visit from Saint Nicholas” program will deliver backpacks filled with toys and books to thousands of under-served K-2 students on Thursday, December 6. Students from Angier, Freese, Sequoia and Valencia Park elementary schools were pre-selected to participate in this year’s program. The deadline to sponsor a child is January 2. Learn how you can help on the Volunteer San Diego website. |
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| Student Scholarships | |
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Cox
Kids Foundation Heroes Scholarship Gates Millennium Scholars Program is now accepting nominations of outstanding students who have significant financial need and leadership potential. All paper applications must be postmarked by Monday, December 31. Online applications must be submitted by Friday, January 11, 2008. For information, visit www.gmsp.org. The
Hispanic Scholarship Fund The 2008-2009 Kyoto Scholarship is open to
graduating high school seniors from San Diego County who are attending an accredited four-year university in
the United States. The application
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| Upcoming Events | |
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Magnet Matriculation Fair Connect College/Career Conference SCPA Open House for Prospective Students Community Resource Fair Ed Center Fall Craft Fair Tree Lighting and Holiday Concert |
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| New on the Web | |
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Pandemic Flu Preparation and MRSA information are posted on the Nursing and Wellness and For Parents websites. |
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| In the News | |
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KUSI-TV’s Rod Luck visited two University City schools last week. On Monday, November 26, he was at UC High School and on Wednesday, November 28, he visited Doyle Elementary. If you’re interested in having Rod Luck visit your site, contact Jack Brandais at jbrandais@sandi.net or (619) 725-5570. Bookings are already being scheduled for the spring. |
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