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February is Black History Month
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Black History is celebrated during the month of February. Information and teaching resources related to black history are available on the district Black History Month website. In conjunction with Black History month, National African American Parent Involvement Day (NAAPID)  is held the second Monday in February. This year’s event will take place Monday, February 11. To learn more, go to http://www.naapid.org/.
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National School Counseling Week
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February 4-8 is National School Counseling Week . This year’s theme is "School Counselors: Creating Pathways to Success.” Learn more about the district’s Counseling and Guidance Department by visiting the website.
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Telecommunications Office Relocates to Ed Center
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| The Telecommunications Office has moved to the Education Center, Room 1110. The new telephone is (619)725-7469; new fax number is (619) 725-7497. For information, contact Amanda Jones at ajones1@sandi.net.
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Processing Schedule for Classified New Hires
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| Effective today, February 4, processing for classified new hires will be held Mondays and Wednesdays, from 8:30-10 a.m., and Fridays, from 8:30-10 a.m., and 1-2 p.m., in Room 1241 at the Ed Center. No appointment is necessary. The following items are needed to process: driver’s license, DMV ID card, or passport; social security card; and TB clearance card. For information, contact Sandra Bonslater at sbonslater@sandi.net or (619) 725-8034.
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Field Trip Ordering Procedure Now Online
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Beginning today, the Transportation Department is implementing a new electronic Field Trip Ordering Procedure. T-Forms will no longer be used. To order a field trip, simply go to http://transportation.sandi.net/field_trips.html and click on “Request Field Trip Link”. A budget number will be required to book a trip. Each request will be pre-filled with a unique confirmation number that should be referenced in any correspondence with transportation. For information, contact Martin J. Stech at mstech@sandi.net or (858) 496-8069.
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Certificated Positions at New Schools
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Applications will be accepted through Monday, February 11, for certificated positions at the two new schools opening fall 2008:
- Sherman Elementary (K-5), 450 24th St., 92102, traditional calendar school offering a Spanish language immersion program.
- Innovation Middle School (7-8) (previously the CPMA site), 5095 Arvinels Ave., 92117, traditional calendar school with a focus on integrating 21st century technology, science, math, and engineering into the curriculum.
For information, see Admin. Circular 57 or contact Trish Wagner at pwagner@sandi.netor (619) 725-8011.
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| Apply Now for Spring Intersession
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The Spring Intersession program is March 24-April 4. Applications are now being accepted from certificated and classified staff from year-round sites interested in Spring Intersession employment.
- Certificated employees must submit an electronic application by Monday, February 11. Online applications and instructions are posted on the Employment website under "Quick Links". For information, see Admin. Circular 53 or call (619) 725-8007.
- Classified employees must submit a Scantron application to Ester Victorio, Human Resources, Room 1241, Ed Center, by 5 p.m., Wednesday, February 13. For information, see Admin Circular 54 or call (619) 725-8114.
Applications submitted on or before the deadlines will be used to determine certificated and classified staffing eligibility for Spring Intersession.
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District Trainings
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- February Purchase Card Trainings
Purchase Card Trainings will be held Thursdays, February 7 and 21, from 10 a.m. to noon, in the Ed Center Auditorium. Employees must attend one training session prior to becoming a district purchase cardholder or approver. 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.
- Nell Soto Grant Coordinators
Schools that have received or applied for Nell Soto grants should send their grant coordinators to a Training of Trainers workshop on Tuesday, February 12, from 3:30 – 5 p.m., at the Ballard Parent Center. For information and to register, contact Bea Fernandez at bfernandez@sandi.net or (619) 293-4431.
- School Site Council (SSC) Training
Improving Student Achievement: Revising your Single Plan for Student Achievement provides in-depth guidance for School Site Council team members. The training will increase participants’ knowledge in the responsibilities of the SSC in revising the Single Plan for Student Achievement. Translation services and child care will be provided. For training dates and to register, go to http://studata.sandi.net/saa/app/trainingreg/. For information, contact the Program Monitoring Department at (858) 496-4048.
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Funding Opportunities
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- Grantseeker and Volunteerism Workshop
Qualcomm is hosting a workshop for nonprofit organizations who would like to learn more about Qualcomm’s corporate giving and volunteerism programs. This free workshop will be held Wednesday, February 6, from 9-10 a.m. To register, go to http://www.qualcomm.com/community/workshops.html
For a complete listing of current grant and funding opportunities, visit the district Office of Resource Development website at http://www.sandi.net/depts/grants/.
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Professional Development
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Service-Learning Training for Educators
Volunteer San Diego is offering a series of service-learning trainings. The introductory Service Learning 101 will be offered Tuesday, February 12, from 4-7 p.m. On-Site Service Learning Projects and Reflection will be offered Thursday, March 13; Student Motivation and Character Education on Tuesday, April 15, both from 4-6:30 p.m. Principals, teachers, staff and parents are invited to attend. To register, visit www.volunteersandiego.org and select “Educators”. Click on “Professional Development”. Cost is $30 per training. Fee waivers are available on a first-come, first-served basis for district staff. Participants who attend all three trainings can earn .5 district credits through the Discover Program with an additional $45 fee. For information, contact Nancy Hemmings at nhemmings@sandi.net or (619) 725-5597.
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Parent Classes
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- The Ballard Parent Center is offering a series of free evening parent classes (English | Spanish ) on Thursdays, February 14 and 28, 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.
- The San Diego Parent University is offering free parenting classes (English | Spanish ) on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, from 9:30-11:30 a.m., at the Ballard Parent Center. The classes are designed to equip parents with the knowledge and skills to help their children succeed academically and to develop and enhance positive behavior. For information, contact Elneda Shannon at eshannon@sandi.net or Bea Fernandez at bfernandez@sandi.net, or call (619) 293-4431.
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Student Opportunities
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- Water Conservation Poster Contest
The City of San Diego Water Department is now accepting entries for its Eighth Annual Water Conservation Poster Contest. The entry deadline is Wednesday, March 26. Winning posters will be featured in the 2009 Water Conservation Calendar. For information and entry forms, go to http://www.sandiego.gov/water/conservation/kids/index.shtml.
- MoPA Offers Free Programs, Website Resources
The Museum of Photographic Art (MoPA) Exposure program is free to grades 3-8 in Title I schools. The program is also available for a fee to schools not designated as Title 1. In addition, the Collaborative Arts Resources for Education (CARE) Website consists of free California standards-aligned arts-based lesson plans and resources for K-12 educators.
- Deadline for Family Histories Essay Program is February 22
Students in grades 3-12 have until Friday, February 22, to submit essays to the New Americans Immigration Museum and Learning Center (NAIMLC) Annual Family Histories Essay Program. This year’s topic is "Family Histories: Migrants to the United States.” For information, a Teacher’s Guide or student scholarship opportunities, visit www.naimlc.org.
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Upcoming Events
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- Dr. Grier to Speak at the Community Leaders Breakfast
Superintendent-elect Dr. Terry Grier will now be the featured speaker (Mayor Jerry Sanders has been called to jury duty.) at the annual Community Leaders Breakfast sponsored by the Administrators Association of San Diego City Schools. The event will be held Monday, February 11, 7:30-9 a.m., at the Town and Country Convention Center. The deadline to RSVP has been extended to Tuesday, February 5. Tickets are $28 per person. For information or to register, contact Linda Crout Hamel at linda@aasdcs.org or (619) 291-7131.
- Physical Plant Operations Blood Drive
A Mobile Blood Drive will be held Thursday, February 7, from noon to 4 p.m., in the Physical Plant Operations parking lot. Schedule an appointment online at www.sandiegobloodbank.org (Sponsor code MOPC). For information, contact Sandy LaManna at slamanna@sandi.net or (858) 627-7122.
- Ed Center Blood Drive
A Mobile Blood Drive will be held Monday, February 11, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., in the parking lot at the Ed Center. Schedule an appointment online at www.sandiegobloodbank.org (Sponsor code SDSD). For information, contact Katheryn Wester at kwester@sandi.net or (619) 725-7640.
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New on the Web
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In the News
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Local TV morning shows made stops at several district schools last week. KUSI-TV reporter Rod Luck paid a visit to Silver Gate Elementary on January 29. On January 30, Rod Luck spent the morning at SCPA and Fox in the Morning
reporter Ruben Galvan visited Sequoia Elementary School’s Junior Achievement Program.
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