Staff Bulletin, March 30, 2005

March 30, 2005

Sections:

Feature Articles

News You Can Use

Hall of Fame

Scenes from Schools

Student Salutes

Save the Date

In Memoriam

Classifieds

Fun Fact:
M&M stands for the last names of Forrest Mars, Sr., then candymaker, and his associate Bruce Murrie.

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The mission of San Diego City Schools is to improve student achievement by supporting teaching and learning in the classroom.

The next Staff Bulletin will be posted April 13. Please submit all items by Wednesday, April 6, 2005, to the Communications Office, Room 2145, Eugene Brucker Education Center.

Printable Staff Bulletin

Student Art on Display at the Ed Center

For the fifth year in a row, artwork from San Diego City Schools (SDCS) students in all grade levels (K-12) is currently on display in the hallways of the Eugene Brucker Education Center.
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A Students View: The Balboa Park Program

Over 30,000 students participate in the district's Off-Campus Integrated Learning Experience (OCILE) programs each year. These educational, personal awareness and interactive opportunities for fourth-, fifth- and sixth-graders allow students to learn outside of a traditional classroom for a week, either at Old Town, Palomar Mountain or Balboa Park.
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State Releases API Base Report

On Tuesday, March 15, 2005, the California Department of Education (CDE) released the 2004 Academic Performance Index (API) Base report for district and schools.
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Also in this issue:
Ahmed Haybe: Improving Education in Ethiopia
San Diego City Schools (SDCS) employees continuously work to improve the lives of our students through our efforts in the field of education.

2005 Peace Officer of the Year:
John Ross
San Diego City Schools (SDCS) Police Services Officer John Ross will be among the 16 outstanding law enforcement officers honored at the 14th Annual Peace Officer of the Year Awards.

Students Break Ground on Walter J. Porter Elementary
Prop. MM school will serve students in southeast San Diego.

E-Pro Tips from the Procurement and Contracts Unit
Want to be an e-Pro "Pro"? Here are some ideas that will help us help you!

DWA Spotlight: Inputting Mileage
As you may already know, to be reimbursed for mileage incurred while on district business, a request must be filled out online through DWA.

How is Recyclable Paper Collected at Your School?
Every school is different, how they celebrate holidays, reward students, administer programs and even. collect recyclable paper!

Trusts: What You Need To Know
An Overview of the Various Types of Trusts and How They Differ.