Nominate Your Site Classified Employee of the Year
School sites and district offices are encouraged to nominate a deserving candidate for the 2008 Classified Employee of the Year awards. A nominee must be a classified employee with at least three years of service in a monthly position. The deadline to submit a nomination petition is Friday, March 7, by 5 p.m. Completed petitions should be sent or hand-delivered to Gloria Rangel, Education Center, Room 1241. For information, contact Gloria at grangel@sandi.net or (619) 725-8172.
February and Summer School Post and Bid
The deadline to apply online for February post and bid positions is Friday, February 29. For information, check the Quick Links section on the Employment website or see Admin. Circular 49. The posting for Summer School positions will be February 29 – March 28, which is later than usual to provide a more accurate estimate of the positions that will be needed.
District Trainings
School-based Education Foundation Meeting Offers Grant-writing Help
The Office of Resource Development will discuss the do’s and don’ts of grant writing at the next School-based Education Foundation meeting on Thursday, February 21, from 4-5:30 p.m., in the Ed Center Auditorium. For information, contact the Community Relations Department at (619) 725-5592.
Science Partnership Scholars Program
Each year, the Scripps Research Institute selects teachers from middle and high schools to participate in the Scholars Program. Teachers who complete the program receive $400 to purchase materials and supplies for the classroom. The application deadline is Monday, March 31. For information, visit www.scripps.edu, or contact Marisela Chevez at mchevez@scripps.edu or (858) 784-2171.
New Masters Program in Math, Science ant Technology Education
San Diego Unified, in partnership with the University of San Diego, is developing a new program that will give teachers the opportunity to earn a Masters in Education with a focus on Math, Science and Technology. To learn more, attend an Open House on Tuesday, March 4, from 4-6 p.m., at USD. For information or to RSVP, contact Sandy Buczynski at sandyb@sandiego.edu or (619) 260-7991.
Information Meetings on Ed.D in Educational Leadership Program
An overview of the new independent doctoral program at San Diego State University will be presented at several informational meetings in February. For information and an application, visit http://eddleaders.sdsu.edu or contact pk12-eddleaders@interwork.sdsu.edu or (619) 594-4063.
SDSU Preliminary Administrative Credential Meeting
District employees interested in pursuing an administrative credential are invited to attend an informational meeting on Friday, February 29, from 4-5 p.m., at the San Diego County Office of Education, Room 402. RSVP at edl@mail.sdsu.edu by February 26 with your name, e-mail, phone number and school//work location. For further information on the program, contact Dr. George Cameron at gcameron@mail.sdsu.edu .
Funding Opportunities
Teachers Enter Energy Ideas and Everyone Wins The BP A+ for Energy® program is awarding $1 million in grants and scholarships to help preK-12 teachers implement innovative energy and conservation programs. San Diego Unified School District received seven BP awards in 2007. BP will offer a free workshop for San Diego Unified teachers if there is enough interest. If you would like to participate in a workshop, contact Mary Ramos at mramos1@sandi.net or (619) 725-7786. The application deadline is Friday, March 7. For information, visit www.Aplusforenergy.com .
Time Warner Seeks Creative Teachers and Champion Principals
Time Warner Cable is seeking entries for its 2008 National Teacher Awards and Champion Principal Awards. Winning teachers will receive a $2,000 cash prize, $3,000 cash for the advancement of classroom technology for their school plus an all expenses-paid trip for two to Washington, D.C. for a Gala Awards celebration. The Champion Principal will receive $5,000 for classroom technology enhancement in his/her school and be recognized at the Awards Gala in Washington. Nominations for these awards can be made online at www.timewarnercable.com/nationalteacherawards. Teacher applications and principal nominations must be received by Tuesday, April 1.
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/ .
Fifth Grade Essay Contest on the Environment
All fifth grade students in the 39th Senate District are invited to participate in an essay contest sponsored by Senator Christine Kehoe. The contest theme is “What Can I Do to Help the Environment?” All essays must be received by Friday, March 7. For information, contact Laura Hein at Laura.Hein@sen.ca.gov or (619) 645-3133.
Upcoming Events
ELAC Special Meeting on Volunteering
The English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC) invites parents and students to a special meeting on volunteering and community service being held Thursday, February 21, at 6:30 p.m., at Lewis Middle School. For information, contact Alma Gonzalez at (619) 583-3233, ext. 2217.
Actor Antonio T J Johnson will appear at Pt. Loma High School
He will appear Friday, February 22, in two sessions from 9:30 to 11:35 a.m., to discuss the works of prize-winning author August Wilson. Johnson has produced, directed, and acted in more than 18 readings of the August Wilson Cycle plays and is currently the principal actor in "Fences" at the Cygnet Theater. For information, call (619) 223-3121, ext. 4300.
Winter/Spring Honor Concerts and Music Festivals
Middle School Instrumental Honor Concert
Saturday, February 23, 7 p.m.
Brown Chapel, Point Loma Nazarene University
High School Instrumental Honor Concert
Sunday, February 24, 2 p.m.
Copley Symphony Hall, 7th & B Streets
Elementary Instrumental Honor Concert
Tuesday, March 4, 7 p.m.
Brown Chapel, Point Loma Nazarene University
City/County Partnership Festival Choirs
Saturday, March 8, 7 p.m.
Brown Chapel, Point Loma Nazarene University
RSVPs requested. Contact the VAPA Department at (858) 539-5349.
Jazz & Black Art Showcase
Porter Elementary is hosting a Jazz & Black Art Showcase (English | Spanish) on Saturday, February 23, from noon to 5 p.m., on the school’s north campus. For information, contact Yvette Porter at (619) 251-5067.
Area 5 Parent Community Forums
Area 5 Superintendent Dr. Delfino Alemán will host Parent Community Forums on Wednesday, February 27, at Roosevelt Middle School; (English | Spanish) Tuesday, April 15, at Burbank Elementary; (English | Spanish) and Tuesday, May 20, at Bird Rock Elementary (English | Spanish). All forums will take place from 6-7:30 p.m. Childcare, and interpreter services will be available. For information, contact Albert Servin at aservin@sandi.net or (619) 525-2053.
Ed Center Spring Craft Fair
Just in time for Mother’s Day. The annual Spring Craft Fair to benefit the Education Center Building Committee will be held Friday, May 2, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., in the Annex 9 Testing Room. Talented district artisans will have their handicrafts for sale. If you are interested in being an exhibitor, or for more information, contact La Donna Chase at lchase@sandi.net .
New on the Web
Budgeting 2008-09, including link for submitting ideas on how the district might reduce expenditures and/or increase revenue.
In the News
KUSI-TV morning reporter Rod Luck was at Morse High School on February 11, where he did segments in the Tiger Café, Japanese class, auto body shop and Tierra Nova learning academy. Video will be online soon at the district web site.
The San Diego Union-Tribune published an article on Superintendent-elect Dr. Terry Grier as a follow-up to his speaking engagement at the AASD Community Leaders Breakfast on February 11.
The Circle of Friends Club at Henry High School was featured in a San Diego Union-Tribunearticle on Thursday, February 14.
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