May is National Direct Deposit and Direct Payment Month. Now is a great time to go green by signing up for Direct Deposit in place of paper checks. Direct Deposit benefits employees, the district and the environment by reducing paper use, improving account security, and saving time and money. Obtain a Direct Deposit Sign-Up form from the Payroll website or in person at the Education Center, Rm. 1150.
Change in Procedure on Sale/Disposal of Textbooks and Library Books
Administrative Procedure 2805 is being revised to comply with the Education Code. The district can no longer sell obsolete textbooks to second-hand book vendors unless the vendor certifies that no charges of any kind will be imposed on the persons they lend or give materials to. Schools should keep this in mind as representatives from vendors are soliciting obsolete textbooks. For information, contact Denise Hankins at dhankins@sandi.net or (858) 627-7564.
Safety Tips to Beat the Heat
Hot weather will be here soon. Read the latest edition of The Safety Net newsletter for tips on how to keep cool. The Safety Net is a quarterly publication of the district Safety/Health Action Committee (S/HAC). For information, contact co-chairs Dave Burnett at dburnett@sandi.net or Glenn Boogren at gboogren@sandi.net, or visit the Risk Management website.
EdTechProfile Surveys due May 30
Reminder to all site-based certificated staff, the State required EdTechProfile survey is due Friday, May 30. Please complete the survey online at http://edtechprofile.org. Contact your site coordinator or e-mail Cheryl Steinemann at csteinemann@sandi.net, if you have any questions.
Bike to Work Day 2008
Put a little green in your commute and try biking to work on Friday, May 16. Register online at www.511sd.com and you’ll be entered to win an official Bike to Work Day shirt, REI gift certificates and other prizes. For information, call 511 and ask for RideLink.
District Trainings
Textbook Ordering Workshops
The Instructional Materials Department is conducting Textbook Ordering Workshops for personnel responsible for the general ordering of textbooks. All workshops will be held at the IMC from 1-3 p.m. Remaining sessions include Grades 9-12 on Thursday, May 15, and Atypical and Make-Up Session on Friday, May 16. For information, contact Robin Clabaugh at rclabaugh@sandi.net or (858) 496-8466. .
SAVY Leader Applications Now Being Accepted Do you know a high school student interested in making a difference in the community? If so, applications and nominations are now being accepted for the 2008-09 school year for Students Actively Volunteering for You (SAVY) Leaders youth program. High school students interested in volunteer service and developing projects that create positive change in their community should apply. The application deadline is Thursday, June 12. For information, e-mail savy@volunteersandiego.org, call (858) 636-4123, or visit www.volunteersandiego.org.
Albertsons' Healthy Eaters Field Trip for Elementary Students
The free Healthy Eaters field trip is designed for grades Pre-K – 6 and helps reinforce the nutrition and healthy living curricula taught in school. A visit to a local Albertsons provides students with a fun experience that will help prepare them to make healthy choices. Trained tour leaders adapt the field trips to be grade appropriate. Trip amenities include free samples of healthy foods and beverages and free student goodie bags. For information, contact Larissa Johnson at lrjohnso@ucsd.edu or (619) 681-0676.
PASS Program Helps Students Entering High School, College
San Diego State University’s College of Extended Studies is offering the Practical Academic Study Skills (PASS) program in August for students entering high school or college wanting to learn how to achieve academic success. The PASS program will provide students with the study skills needed to succeed in the classroom and be better prepared for each education level. For information and a program brochure, call (619) 594-2517 or visit www.ces.sdsu.edu/testprep.html.
Mock Election Day
It's not too early to sign-up to participate in the National Student/Parent Mock Election Day taking place Thursday, October 30. Mock Election Day is the nation’s largest and most successful voter education project. Elementary and secondary school students can participate along with their parents. Administrators may enroll an entire school. For information and to enroll, visit www.nationalmockelection.org or call (520) 877-VOTE.
Flag Day Celebrations
Flag Day is Saturday, June 14. If your class or school is having a Flag Day celebration and you would like to invite coverage from the news media, contact Jack Brandais in the Communications Department. Colorful and patriotic, Flag Day celebrations are generally a favorite with the media. Send activities, including the time, date and place of the celebration to jbrandais@sandi.net. Teachers, be sure to check with your principal first and make sure students have signed Photo/Video/Media Release forms on file. Activities will be publicized through the Campus Calendar, the weekly event listing for the news media.
Academic Success Parent Classes
The Ballard Parent Center is offering the final free evening parent class for this school year on May 22, from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m., at the Tubman-Chavez Multicultural Center. Can We Talk is designed to help parents improve communication with their children around issues like self-esteem, peer pressure and sexuality. For information, contact Elneda Shannon at eshannon@sandi.net or (619) 293-4431.
Upcoming Events
Area 3 Conversation Café K-8 parents, students and staff from the Kearny Cluster are invited to attend the next Area 3 Conversation Café on Thursday, May 15, from 6:30-8:30 p.m., at Montgomery Middle School. Area 3 Superintendent Rich Cansdale will lead an open discussion about K-8 Kearny Cluster schools. For information or to arrange childcare, contact Dolores Marin at (858) 627-7459.
Fundraiser for Point Loma High Music Department - Rhapsody on the Point
will be held Thursday, May 15, at Crill Performance Hall at Point Loma Nazarene University. The reception begins at 6 p.m.; concert starts at 7:30 p.m. Concert pianist and PLHS alumni Bryan Verhoye will perform, and nonagenarian piano teacher Alice Crill will be honored. For information, call Maureen Holman at (619) 223-3547 or visit www.plhsmusic.com.
E-Waste Recycling Event
Drop off your broken and old electronics at the Marshall Middle School E-Waste Recycling event on Saturday, May 17, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For information, contact the school at (858) 549-5400.
PPO Blood Drive A Mobile Blood Drive will be held Tuesday, May 20, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., in the Physical Plant Operations parking lot, 4860 Ruffner St, 92111. Schedule an appointment online at www.sandiegobloodbank.org (Sponsor code MOPC). For information, contact Sandy La Manna at (858) 627-7122 or slamanna@sandi.net.
iVIE Awards Ceremony
The 2008 Innovative Video in Education (iVIE) Awards Ceremony will be held at The Rock at Liberty Station on Tuesday, May 20, beginning at 5 p.m. with a red carpet ceremony. Several San Diego Unified schools, students and teachers are among the nominees. Open seating is free; reserved seating with donation. For information, visit http://www.ivieawards.org/.
Rally for Education
The San Diego United Council of PTAs is sponsoring a Rally for Education on Wednesday, May 21, at 7 p.m., in the Qualcomm Stadium Parking Lot. For information, leave a message at (619) 297-7821, or call Ruth Johnson at (619) 276-2209.
PDK Kappans Award Night
The San Diego Chapter of Phi Delta Kappa (PDK) Kappans Award Night will be held Thursday, May 22, from 5-8 p.m., at the Handlery Hotel & Resort. Among those receiving awards are Dr. Rich Cansdale (Educator of the Year), Ruth Johnson, San Diego Unified Council PTA (Volunteer of the Year) and Zamorano teacher Don Nitzel (Service to PDK). The cost is $25; registration deadline is Thursday, May 15. For information or to register, contact Jeannie Steeg at jeannie@aassdcs.org or (619) 295-2118.
CAPHERD Awards Banquet
The California Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (CAPHERD) Unit 47-412 Awards Banquet will be held Thursday, May 22, at 5 p.m., at Casa Machado Café. Cost is $20. For information, contact Suzanne Serafin at sserafin@sandi.net or (858) 459-4211, ext. 115.
Bravissimo: Awards of Excellence in Theatre Education
Seven San Diego Unified teachers will be honored at the 6th Annual Bravissimo Awards event being held Tuesday, May 27, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., at The La Jolla Playhouse. For information or to purchase tickets, contact Ron Jessee at ronarts@sdcoe.net or (858) 292-3547.
Fulton Elementary Technology Night
A special Technology Celebration will be presented at Fulton Elementary on Tuesday, May 27, from 5:30-7 p.m. For information, call the school at (619) 262-0777.
San Diego CARS+ End of Year Celebration
California Association of Resource Specialists and Special Educators (C.A.R.S.+) members are encouraged to bring a special guest (instructional aid, school psychologist, principal, teacher, etc.) to their End of Year Celebration being held Thursday, May 29, from 3:30-6 p.m., at Chevy’s Mission Valley. For information, call Karen Karagozian at (858) 496-1827.
Freese Elementary Spring Open House Festival
The Arts and Culture Magnet School will host a Spring Open House Festival on Friday, May 30, from 6 - 7:30 p.m. Displays and activities will showcase student work from this school year. For information, call (619) 479-2727.
Retiring Types A Retirement Celebration for Audubon Elementary teacher Linda Reardon will be held July 9, at 1 p.m., at Bonita Golf Club. Cost is $25. RSVP due by June 1. For information, contact Sharon Kitchen at skitchen@sandi.net.
Jackson Elementary School has been named a "Cool School" by KFMB-TV Channel 8. Its academic renaissance and California Distinguished School Award lead to making it a really cool school.
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on file. Activities will be publicized through the Campus Calendar, the weekly event listing for the news media. 