The budget situation has required the district to consolidate and streamline the 2008 Summer School program as follows:
Summer School will not be offered for general education students in grades 1-5. Teachers who applied for elementary positions have been notified. A letter to parents about the change will be mailed from the central office this week.
Summer School will be offered for qualifying middle-level and high school general education students.
As required by law, Summer School will be offered at a limited number of elementary and selected middle-level and high schools to special education students that have “extended school year” marked on their IEPs.
Classified employees who want to be considered for employment at the selected Summer School sites must submit a classified ‘bubble sheet’ to Human Resources, Room 1241, Ed Center, by Friday, April 4. With questions, call Ester Victorio at (619) 725-8114.
For information or with questions about the Summer School program, contact Rhonda Archard at rarchard@sandi.net or (619) 725-7147.
New Workers’ Comp Administrator Takes Effect April 1
Effective Tuesday, April 1, workers’ compensation claims for San Diego Unified School District will be handled by Claims Management Service (CMS) and the current administrator (TRISTAR) and medical provider network (Tristar Comp/America Primary HCO) will no longer be active. Notices were included with March paychecks and electronic deposit slips. The district is in the process of a new medical provider network. Individuals with open workers’ compensation claims will receive separate instructions from CMS. The district is responsible for continuing care of all work injuries and illnesses. After April 1, contact Jill Chagolla with CMS at 1-800-254-0761 for questions on existing claims.
Post and Bid for Certificated Positions at New Schools, March 31 – April 9
The second posting for certificated positions at the two new schools opening fall 2008 will be available Monday, March 31, through Wednesday, April 9.
Sherman Elementary (K-5), 450 24th St., 92102, will be a traditional calendar school offering a Spanish language immersion program.
Innovation Middle School (7-8), 5095 Arvinels Ave., 92117, will be a traditional calendar school with a focus on integrating 21st century technology, science, math, and engineering into the curriculum.
Remarkable Leaders in Education Nominations Due Friday
The University of San Diego School of Leadership and Education Sciences (SOLES) is seeking nominations for its Remarkable Leaders in Education honors. The selection committee is seeking nominations of individuals who have had a significant impact on student learning from pre-kindergarten through college in San Diego and Imperial Counties. Nomination forms are due Friday, April 4. For information or to submit an online nomination, go to www.sandiego.edu/soles/remarkableleaders.
Professional Development
Educational Technology Spring 2008 Teacher Professional Development
Registration is now being accepted for Ed Tech courses including Google Tools, Beginning Powerpoint, Moodle, and Using Video in the Classroom. For course descriptions, times and to register, go to: http://www.edtech.sandi.net/spring08. Classes are held at the Center for Educational Technology, IMC, Building I, 2441 Cardinal Lane. For information, contact the Ed Tech Department at (858) 503-1700.
CSET Prep Courses Scheduled
Prep courses for the May 17 California Subject Examination for Teachers (CSET) will begin Thursday, April 24. Courses are available in Single Subject English, Single Subject Science (General Science, Biology, Physics, Chemistry and Geoscience), Single Subject Mathematics and Multiple Subjects. Courses are free for district employees; $60 for non-district employees. The registration deadline is Thursday, April 17. For information, contact Lucy Del Valle at ldelvalle@sandi.net or (619) 725-7142.
Earn National Board Certification, Master's Degree at the Same Time
In partnership with National University, teachers can pursue National Board Certification in 2008-09 while completing a Master's Degree in Teaching, a Master's with an Administrative Credential, or simply National Board Certification. More than 40 teachers are currently participating in the combined National Board/ Master's Cohort. Classes meet one or two nights a week and are held at Golden Hill Elementary. Apply for the June cohort no later than June 1. To apply or for more information, contact Julia Groff at jgroff@sandi.net or (858) 496-1859.
Service Learning Training
Volunteer San Diego is offering a Student Motivation and Character Education service learning training on Tuesday, April 15, from 4-6:30 p.m., at USD School of Leadership and Education Sciences. The guest speaker is Edward F. DeRoche, Ph.D., professor and Director of the Center for Character Development at USD. The training will provide the tools to create successful on-site service projects that focus specifically on character education. Participants will receive free resources and on-going support after completion of the training. Registration fee is $30. District employees may receive a fee waiver by contacting Nancy Hemmings at nhemmings@sandi.net or (619) 725-5597. For information on the training, contact Jennifer Hamilton at jhamilton@volunteersandiego.org or (858)-636-4137.
Upcoming Events
Celebrate Educator Savings Week at Borders
Educator Savings Week is scheduled Wednesday April 2 through Tuesday April 8, at Borders. Current and retired educators, school administrators and staff, homeschoolers, fitness, music, cooking instructors and other community educators receive 25% off list price of books, CDs, DVDs, gifts and more during this celebration. Personal and classroom purchases are both eligible. Borders stores will be hosting a Special Reception with food, fun and prizes on Friday, April 4, from 4 to 8 p.m. Bring in proof of educator status. Go to http://www.bordersmedia.com/educators/ for more information.
Choral Festival
The California Music Educators Choral Festival will be held on Wednesday, April 16, from 7-9 p.m., at Scripps Ranch High School. The event is free and open to the public.
Border Voices Poetry Fair
The 15th Annual Border Voices Poetry Fair will be held Saturday, April 19, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., in Montezuma Hall at San Diego State University. This free event features workshops, music, and poetry readings by top poets along with student poets, including seven district student winners in the Student Poetry Contest. Open to the public. For information, contact wordsoup@juno.com or (619) 293-2546, or visit www.bordervoices.com.
Kids Do Shakespeare
The Third Annual Student Shakespeare Festival will be held Saturday, April 26, in Balboa Park. Opening ceremonies and parade will begin at 12:30 p.m. at the Organ Pavilion; performances along the Prado Walk from 1 to 3 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. For information, visit www.sandiegoshakespearesociety.org.
KUSI-TV’s Rod Luck visited Standley Middle School on March 28, where students were performing taste tests to help determine the school's cafeteria food and beverage plan. To watch the video, go to http://www.kusi.com/news/goodmorning/17095271.html.
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