Celebrating the Dedication of Classified Employees
May 18-24 is Classified School Employees Week . The week honors classified employees and their significant contributions to the education, safety, and well-being of our students. It’s more important than ever to take a minute and thank classified employees for providing valuable support services that help children succeed in school.
Professional Development
Discover Program May Offerings
Registration is still open for the remaining courses being held in May:
Garden Design/ Project Based-Part 1 and 2 (.5 cr.) – May 29, 31, and June 3.
The Sexually Healthy Adolescent: What Classroom Teachers Should Know (.5 cr.) – Saturday, May 31.
GATE Developing Gifted Potential in K-2 Classrooms: Utilizing Multiple Intelligences/Learning Styles and Preferences (.5 cr.) – May 31-June 11
June offerings are also available. Register early to avoid class cancellations; classes are held based on number of registrations. To view course descriptions and to register online, go to the DISCOVER website. For information, contact Esther Caluza at ecaluza@sandi.net or (858) 496-1887.
Educational Technology Summer Classes Registration is underway for Ed Tech summer classes, which start July 7. Courses include Videos, Google Collaborative Tools, Using Digital Images and PowerPoint. Sign up online at http://www.edtech.sandi.net/summer08. The last day to register is Monday, June 30.
New Elementary Science Program The Science Department is hosting a series of informational meetings
for teachers and administrators to introduce the new 2008-09 elementary science program. Topics include the new FOSS curriculum, units of study, kit rotation schedule and professional development schedule. Ten meetings are scheduled throughout the district. For more information, contact the Science Department at (619) 725-7315.
Math Dept. Summer Professional Development The Mathematics Department is sponsoring several professional development opportunities this summer. For more information, contact Venus Matos at vmatos@sandi.net or (619) 725-7313.
Student Opportunities
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 Students Actively Volunteering for You (SAVY) Leaders 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.
Free Educational Conference for Grades 6-12 Students + Families The Ballard Parent Center announces a free educational conference
for parents and students (grades 6-12) at the University of California, San Diego on Saturday May 31. Presentations will be held in English and Spanish and will provide information about UC San Diego and its many opportunities. Breakfast and lunch are provided. Transportation for this event will be available from different locations throughout San Diego County. For information, contact Rafael Hernandez at (858) 534-4250 or rshernandez@ucsd.edu, or register online at http://sea.ucsd.edu/comienza/ .
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.
Gifted and Talented Education Showcase
The first San Diego Unified GATE Seminar Showcase will be held Thursday, May 29, from 5-7 p.m, at the Ballard Parent Center in Old Town. Individual schools and school clusters will display the uniqueness and strength of their GATE Seminar programs. All district employees, parents, students and community members are invited to attend. Light refreshments will be served. Limited parking is available in the Ballard lower parking lot, accessible from Congress Street. For information, call (858) 573-5992.
Upcoming Events
Young Artists Exhibit Students from each of San Diego High’s six small schools will have art on display through May 26 at Gallery 21 in the Spanish Village Art Center in Balboa Park. Viewing hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Students and volunteers will serve as docents for the exhibit. For information, contact Mary Bostwick at mbostwick@sandi.net or (619) 525-7455, ext. 2351.
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 (http://www.ivieawards.org/) 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.
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.
Memorial Academy 86th Birthday Celebration Memorial Academy of Learning and Technology Charter School is celebrating 86 Years of Education
on Saturday, June 7, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Festivities include a computer and bike raffle, free food and live music. For information, visit http://memorial.sandi.net/.
Retiring Types A Retirement Celebration
for Literacy Department program manager Ginny VanBenthuysen will be held Friday, May 30, from 5-9 p.m., at Admiral Baker Club. Cost is $35. For information, contact Leslie Caporale at lcaporale@sandi.net.
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.
Superintendent Grier has been making the rounds with local media. He was in studio at KUSI-TV on May 12, XETV-6 on May 13, and KNSD-TV on May 17. Watch the videos on the district website. He also sat down with KPBS Education Reporter Ana Tintocalis on May 8. Listen to his interview.
The 2008 Teachers of the Year have also been making the rounds with media, appearing on KUSI-TV on May 14, and KNSD-TV on May 18. Videos are on the district web site. The San Diego Union-Tribune featured the three teachers in the Educator Spotlight column on May 15.
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. The week honors classified employees and their significant contributions to the education, safety, and well-being of our students. It’s more important than ever to take a minute and thank classified employees for providing valuable support services that help children succeed in school.