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| December 17, 2007 |
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| Winter Break Closures | |
| All schools and central offices will be closed for winter break December 24, 2007 – January 4, 2008. Traditional schools and central offices will re-open Monday, January 7; year-round schools will re-open on Tuesday, January 22, 2008. Best wishes for a restful and relaxing break. | |
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| New DWA Password Self-Service | |
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Employees can now reset their own DWA passwords with the new
DWA Password Self-Service
system. Start by enrolling at https://dwa.sandi.net/passwd/
and take immediate advantage of this new service. This will eliminate the need to contact the
IT Help Desk if you forget or want to reset your password. For information, contact Scott
Kovacik at skovacik@sandi.net or 619) 725-7512.
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| Discontinuance of US Bank Procurement Card Moved Up to December 31 | |
| The conversion from the old US Bank Procurement Card system to the new Wells Fargo on-line Purchase Card system is completed, earlier than expected. US Bank will shut down its old system on December 31 and current procurement card accounts will permanently close on December 31, 2007, not January 8, 2008. Existing cardholders who have attended the Wells Fargo training need to go to Fiscal Control, Room 3251, at the Ed Center, between 7:30 a.m. and 5 p.m., to exchange the old card for the new card. The schedule for 2008 training sessions will be posted soon as possible. Contact Julie Nguyen at jnguyen1@sandi.net or (619) 725-7669 for information on obtaining a new Wells Fargo Purchase Card. | |
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| Mandated Posters at Schools, CDC Sites | |
| Federal and State of California laws require San Diego Unified to conspicuously display designated mandated posters where employees can read them. Failure to comply with these laws can result in state-imposed monetary penalties, which would be allocated to site budgets. The 17 mandatory posters can be downloaded from the Risk Management website at http://www.sandi.net/risk/california_mandated_posters.htm. All schools and CDCs should print and display immediately. Hard-copy posters will no longer be delivered. Some posters have been updated. Be sure to replace any outdated posters with current ones. Posters at the Education Center and adjacent annexes, Cardinal Lane sites, Physical Plant Operations and Transportation will be managed by Risk Management. For information, contact Dean Warner at dwarner1@sandi.net or (858) 627-7352. | |
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| Problem with PeopleSoft ePro Requisitions Being Addressed | |
| In the last week, employees have experienced difficulty entering, saving and viewing PeopleSoft ePro requisitions. Information Technology is working with the PeopleSoft Support Department to resolve these performance issues. For information, contact Jessica Youngs at jyoungs@sandi.net or (619) 260-5426. Your patience is appreciated. | |
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| Nominate Your School Site Teacher of the Year | |
Recognize and honor excellence. Nominations are now being accepted for school site
Teachers of the Year
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The deadline to submit a nomination
form 
is Thursday, January 31, 2008. All nominated teachers will be recognized at a special Day of the
Teacher celebration on May 6, 2008. Qualified nominees will have the opportunity to apply to the
district-level competition. For information, contact Linda Zintz at
lzintz@sandi.net or (619) 725-5568.
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| Review New Instructional Materials This Week | |
| Teachers, parents and community members are invited to examine instructional materials currently being reviewed for adoption this week, December 17 – 21, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.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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| Office Depot Customer Survey Results | |
| The results from the fall Office Depot customer service survey are in and show that 87% of all SDUSD customers who completed the survey were completely satisfied with Office Depot’s service; 98% were either satisfied or neutral. First year statistics show that 98.42% of all items ordered were filled without the need to backorder; 82% of the district’s orders were filled and shipped completely the very next business day. Thanks to those who completed the survey. The Procurement and Contracts Department continues its cost containment efforts while maximizing value in the management of the Office Depot contract. For information, contact John Groll at jgroll@sandi.net or (858) 522-5821. | |
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| Professional Development | |
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Become a National Board Certified Teacher The Teacher Preparation and Student Support Division has scheduled information meetings
to explain the process to becoming a National Board Certified Teacher. For information or to register
for a meeting, contact Esther Caluza at ecaluza@sandi.net or
(858) 496-1887. To read about the district teachers who earned National Board Certification in 2007,
go to the “News” section on www.sandi.net.
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| Share Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Activities | |
| The Communications Department wants to know what school sites are doing to commemorate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Contact Jack Brandais at jbrandais@sandi.net or (619) 725-5570 as soon as possible with the type of activity, date, time, and name and contact information of the coordinator. | |
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| Free Parenting Workshops Available in Spanish | |
| The Parent, Community, and Student Engagement Division has announced that Dr. Susan Wais is available to facilitate workshops in Spanish for K-8 parents at no cost. The workshop consists of six sessions, one hour each week at school sites. Topics include Communication: Learning to Listen and Effective Ways to Deal with Anger. To schedule a workshop, contact jswh@aol.com or (858) 456-9698. | |
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| Student Contests | |
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The NASA
50th Anniversary Essay Contest is designed to inspire and encourage middle school students to continue with science and
engineering in high schools. Students in grades 6 – 9 are eligible to participate. The submission deadline
is Monday, January 7. For information, go to the “For Educators” section on
www.nasa.gov.
The 2008 11th Annual Student Writing Literacy Essay Contest, sponsored by the San Diego Public Library and district library media teachers, is underway. Students in grades 4, 8 and 10 attending a school served by the San Diego Public Library system can enter. Essays must be submitted by Thursday, February 14, 2008. For information, contact your school library media teacher, Wendy Gay at (619) 697-2024, or Friends of the Library at (619) 542-1724. The New Americans Immigration Museum and Learning Center invites students to participate in the
Annual Family Histories Essay Program
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| Upcoming Events | |
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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.
The Amazing Human Race High school and university students will team up to complete a series of challenges in health and medicine on Wednesday, January 9, from 5 to 6 p.m., at BODIES the Exhibition in University Towne Centre. The event is a kick-off for the 2007-08 Society for Science Student Leaders program at BioBridge and is open to the public. For information, contact Shelley Glenn at sglenn@ucsd.edu. Business & Education Direct Connect Showcase |
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