Math, science, Special Education and select other certificated vacancies are still available for Summer School at high schools. Applications are being accepted online until Friday, June 6. For information and to apply, go to the Quick Links section on the Employment website.

Daniel Walker Howe, recipient of the 2008 Pulitzer Prize in History, will lead a discussion with San Diego teachers on August 28 about his book, What Hath God Wrought:  The Transformation of America, 1815-1848. Details about this event will be forthcoming.  Howe has also agreed to appear at a public event for students and the community on that day. Participating teachers will receive standards-based lesson plans developed by the History/Social Studies Department. Teachers who RSVP by next Tuesday, June 3, will receive a complimentary copy of Howe's book for summer reading. For information or to RSVP, contact Kirk Ankeney at kankeney@sandi.net.

The Office of Resource Development maintains a list of current grant and school fundraising opportunities. The office also offers free grant writing workshops at school and work sites. Workshops cover district procedures for outside funding applications as well as basic grant writing tips and hints. To see a list of grant and fundraising opportunities, go to http://www.sandi.net/depts/grants/index.htm .To schedule a workshop, contact Elizabeth Blower at cblower@sandi.net or (619) 725-7221.

The parking spaces marked “Press Only” at the Education Center are reserved for members of the media only. Effective Monday, June 9, any vehicle parked in a press space without a media parking permit will be ticketed. For information, contact Sue Nichols at snichols@sandi.net or (619) 725-7008.

The Family Friendly Schools team is conducting the final Diversity, Connecting and Certification sessions/events, including:

• Diversity Make-up Session
  Tuesday, June 3, 2:30-4 p.m., or 4-5:30 p.m.
  
  
• Certification Prep. Work Session
  Thursday, June 5, 2:30-4 p.m., or 4-5:30 p.m.
  
  
• Family Friendly Schools Certification Reception & Presentation
  Thursday, June 12, 4:30-6 p.m.

• Discover Program June Offerings
  Registrations are being accepted for Discover Program courses being held in June, including Educational Psychology - Part 1, Basic Life Support CPR and First Aid, and Seminar and Readings in Gifted Education: "Misdiagnosis and Dual Diagnoses of Gifted Students.” Register early as 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
  Check out the Mathematics Department summer professional development opportunities at http://www.sandi.net/depts/math/professional_development.html. Additional courses have been added. For information, contact Venus Matos at vmatos@sandi.net or (619) 725-7313.
  
  
• Study Abroad in Summer 2009
  Applications are now being accepted for the Fulbright-Hays Seminars Abroad Program, which provides opportunities for overseas experience in non-western European countries. Seminars are designed to provide a broad and introductory cultural orientation to a particular country (ies). There are nine seminars being offered for summer 2009 with 16 positions per seminar, subject to the availability of funds. Seminars take place from late-June to mid-August. Applications are due in September 2008. For information, visit www.ed.gov.

The California Commission on the Status of Women  will hold three public hearings to learn what issues women and girls are facing and what role the state can play in addressing them. One of the hearings will be held in San Diego on Thursday, June 26, from 1:30-5:30 p.m., at Cal Western School of Law. For information, visit www.women.ca.gov.

The Adapted Physical Education Department is a beneficiary of the upcoming La Jolla Festival of the Arts taking place June 28 and 29, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., on the UCSD East Campus. The cost is $10. For information or to purchase tickets, contact Becky Paradise at bparadise@sandi.net or (858) 573-5973.

• Clark Middle School Principal Barbra Balser is retiring July 21. Come help her celebrate at a BBQ retirement celebration on Saturday, July 19, from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at San Dieguito Country Park, Area 3, 1628 Lomas Santa Fe Drive. Lunch will be served beginning at 12:30 p.m. $25 per person. For information and to RSVP, contact Kris Kneeland at kkneeland@sandi.net or (619) 563-6801 x2002.  
  
  
• A retirement celebration for Oak Park Elementary special education teacher Candis Kolb will take place Saturday, June 14, from 3-6 p.m., at a private residence. For information, contact Gina Greenlee at rgreenlee@sandi.net.  
  
  
• Mission Bay High School will be honoring retirees Ileana Pelaez, Sally Richards, Jerry Surdy, Tom Hetherington and Mike Seaman at Acapulco's Restaurant in Old Town on Thursday, June 5, from 4-7 p.m.  Tickets are $7. For information, contact Kathleen Chenelle at kchenelle@sandi.net.

In celebration of the end of the 2007-08 school year, Chick-fil-a is offering free milkshakes on Mondays, from 3-5 p.m., to students and faculty members from any San Diego school/college. No purchase necessary. Simply bring an employee I.D. to 3570 Sports Arena Blvd (92110). This promotion ends Tuesday, June 10. For information, call (619) 758-1555.

• Best of the Best Showcase
  Come see what the students at Crawford Educational Complex Multimedia and Visual Arts School have done this year. The Best of the Best Showcase will be held Wednesday, June 4, from 5-7 p.m., on the Crawford campus. The event is open to the public. For information, contact Melissa Woods at mwoods@sandi.net or (619) 583-2500, ext. 2885.
  
  
• Cadman Elementary School Presents
  Cadman students will present “The Little Mermaid” dance production on Thursday, June 5, at 5:30 p.m., on the Cadman outdoor stage. Bring your lawn chairs. For information, call (858) 273-3703.
  
  
• Mira Mesa Community Spelling Bee
  The top first through fifth grade spellers from Ericson, Hickman, Sandburg, and Walker elementary will compete for top spelling honors pm Friday, June 6, from 5:30-8 p.m., at Challenger Middle School Auditorium.
  
  
• Save the Date
  The 2008 New Everybody Recommitting to Academic Achievement (ERRA) Back to School Conference and Festival  will be held Saturday, August 23. For information, contact Pazzaz at (619) 264-6870.
  

View more Upcoming Events in the Events section on www.sandi.net.

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