All schools and central offices will be closed Monday, January 21, in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday. Offices and traditional and year-round schools will reopen on Tuesday, January 22.
Williams Complaints Due January 22
Please forward any Williams Complaints received for the period October 2007 through December 2007 to the Office of General Counsel by close of business Tuesday, January 22, for the mandatory quarterly filing. For information and to download forms, see Administrative Procedure 1700, online at http://www.sandi.net/procedures/genadmin.html. With questions, contact the Legal Department at (619) 725-5630.
Review New Instructional Materials
Teachers, parents and community members are invited to examine instructional materials currently being reviewed for adoption. Materials will be available on Tuesday, January 15, from 3-6 p.m.; Thursday, January 24, from 3-6 p.m.; and Saturday, January 26, from 9 a.m. to noon, at the Instructional Media Center. For a list of specific courses being adopted or more information, visit the Instructional Materials Department website or call (858) 496-8466.
District Trainings
BoardDocs
All staff who draft, submit, route, or approve Board of Education agenda items should attend one of the following trainings on the web-based automated agenda transmittal system, BoardDocs:
Wednesday, January 16, 2-4 p.m., Ed Center Auditorium
Thursday, January 17, 9-11 a.m., Ed Center Auditorium
After the trainings, Board agenda items will be submitted via the BoardDocs electronic automated system. RSVP not required. For information, contact Cheryl Ward at cward@sandi.net or (619) 725-5522 or Cathy Nunez at cnunez@sandi.net or (619)725-5634.
Purchase Card
January Purchase Card Trainings will be held:
Thursday, January 24, 10 a.m. to noon, Ed Center Auditorium
Thursday, January 31, 1-3 p.m., Ed Center Auditorium
Employees must attend training to obtain a district purchase card. If you are a new approver and have not been trained, or if you plan on becoming an approver (or cardholder) at a later date, you must also attend. School principals, site administrators, financial clerks and secretaries who have not attended training are also encouraged to attend. For information, to RSVP or a complete schedule of trainings, contact Julie Nguyen at jnguyen1@sandi.net or (619) 725-7669.
Connect-ED
The next series of two-hour trainings on Connect-ED, the web-based outbound communications tool, are scheduled for January 23, 24 and 25, at the Ed Center. Principals and vice-principals not previously trained should plan to attend along with pre-identified central office department managers, supervisors & assistants, IT support, school site secretaries, attendance clerks and site techs. Sign-up at http://www.sandi.net/peoplesoft/training/. For information, contact Jennie Breister at jbreister@sandi.net or (619) 725-5598.
Professional Development
Service Learning 101 will be held Friday, January 25, from 8:15 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at the Marina Village Conference Center. Presenters include Bonnie Benard, Jennifer Hamilton and Dr. Ed DeRoche. Cost is $49, which includes materials, breakfast and lunch. A limited number of scholarships are available to district personnel on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration deadline is Monday, January 21. For scholarship information, contact Nancy Hemmings at nhemmings@sandi.net or (619) 725-5597. For conference information, contact Christina Lopez at (619) 718-6661.
The Discover Program offers professional development opportunities throughout the school year. January courses include:
Differentiating Instruction (1/2 credit) on Saturday, January 26, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Tuesday, February 19, 4-6 p.m.
Moodle (1 credit) on Wednesdays, January 30-March 26 (except March 19) from 5-7 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.
Intel Schools of Distinction
Every year, Intel honors U.S. schools that have demonstrated excellence in math and science education as Intel Schools of Distinction. One elementary, one middle and one high school in each of two categories - math and science - receive $10,000 cash grants and more than $100,000 in products and services from sponsors. Balboa Elementary was the Elementary Math School winner in 2007. The application deadline for 2008 is Thursday, February 14. For information, go to www.intel.com/education.
Scholarships for K-12 Educators
The Horace Mann Companies is offering $30,000 in scholarships for public and private school K-12 educators to take college courses. The application deadline is Friday, February 29. For information, visit www.horacemann.com.
For a complete listing of current grant and funding opportunities, visit the district’s Office of Resource Development website at www.sandi.net/depts/grants/
Community Forums Offer Info on Special Education
The Community Advisory Committee for Special Education is holding community forums (English | Spanish) in the evening on January 23, February 9 and March 26. Parents, students, teachers and community members are invited to learn more about the Community Advisory Committee and have the opportunity to provide input about Special Education Programs & Related Services. For information and to RSVP, e-mail cacsdusd@yahoo.com or call (858) 627-7270, ext. 3160.
Parent Classes Help Boost Academic Achievement
The Ballard Parent Center is offering a series of free evening parent classes (English | Spanish) on Thursdays, January 17, 24, and 31, from 5:30-7:30 p.m., at the Tubman - Chavez Multicultural Family Center. The classes focus on helping parents boost their child's academic achievement and behavioral development. For information, contact Elneda Shannon at eshannon@sandi.net or (619) 293-4431.
Buick Invitational Helps Raise Money for Athletics
The Physical Education, Health and Athletics Department is raising funds by selling tickets to the 2008 Buick Invitational PGA Golf Tournament. Tickets are $15/each and can be used for a one-day entry into the tournament any day during the weeklong event, January 21-27. Tickets can be purchased in Room 1008A at the Education Center. For information, call (619) 725-7126.
Student Opportunities
18 and the Law! Course for High Schoolers
The presentation, 18 and the Law!, is designed to provide students with helpful information - in a fun medium - about the legal ramifications and responsibilities upon turning 18, the age of majority. The format and length (20 min. to one hour) is flexible according to teacher/school preference. For information or to schedule a presentation, contact Jason Radford at jason.radford@dlapiper.com or (858) 677-1422.
Immigration Museum Seeks Outstanding Student Essays
One in five Americans is now an immigrant or the child of an immigrant. The New Americans Immigration Museum and Learning Center’s Annual Family Histories Essay Program is now underway for students in grades 3-12. The deadline to apply is Friday, February 22. To learn more about this is a unique opportunity for families to share their stories and bring generations together, visit www.naimlc.org.
Celebrate the Year of the Rat
The Panda Express Chinese New Year School Program is a free, fun, interactive and educational curriculum that celebrates Chinese New Year, which takes place Thursday, February 7. The lesson is designed for students in grades 2-4, but may be used at all elementary grade levels. To sign up, return the registration form by Monday, January 21, or contact Melissa Moss at 626-799-9898 ext. 8535.
Upcoming Events
Business & Education Direct Connect Showcase
The district’s College, Career and Technical Education (CCTE) program is holding the second annual showcase on Wednesday, January 16, from 4 to 6 p.m., at the San Diego Hall of Champions in Balboa Park. For information, contact Shawn Loescher at sloescher@sandi.net or visit www.sdccte.org.
Bone Marrow Drive
A bone marrow drive in honor of Lindbergh-Schweitzer Special Ed Tech Robert Smith will be held at the school on Thursday, January 17, from noon to 5 p.m. Anyone interested in being added to the National Bone Marrow Registry is encouraged to attend. A simple cheek swab is all that’s required to be added to the Registry. For information, contact School Nurse Barbara Regas at (858)496-8225, ext. 2110.
Correia Music Department Hosts Dallas Brass
The renowned Dallas Brass will perform An American Musical Journey on Saturday, January 19, at 7 p.m., in the Correia Middle School Auditorium. Tickets are $15. For information, contact Kerri De Rosier at (619) 226-2251.
Community Leaders Breakfast
San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders will be the featured speaker at the annual Community Leaders Breakfast sponsored by the Administrators Association of San Diego City Schools (AASD). The event will be held Monday, February 11, 7:30-9 a.m., at the Town and Country Convention Center. Tickets are $28 per person. For information or to register, contact Linda Crout Hamel at linda@aasdcs.org or (619) 291-7131.
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