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March 2007

Training Tomorrow’s Innovators Today
School-to-Career Boosts Student Achievement

 Students serve hors d’oeuvres As California and the nation take a closer look at the importance of vocational education, the district’s innovative School-To-Career program continues to graduate students well-prepared for college and careers.
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Carl's Cookie Jar
Read highlights from the superintendent’s last Cookies with Carl meeting.
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Jon Karanopoulos Getting to Know
Jon Karanopoulos, ROP Auto Teacher
SCITECH High School
After decades in the automotive service industry, San Diego High School graduate Jon Karanopoulos returned to his alma mater to teach Regional Occupational Program (ROP) auto shop courses.
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Every Day Counts!
Having trouble convincing parents that their child’s success begins with attendance? Check out the latest Every Day Counts! flyer.
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Becoming America's Best
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has named San Diego Unified School District as a 2007 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year for outstanding energy management and reductions in greenhouse gas emissions.
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Dates to Remember:

March 30 – April 24
Year Round Schools Spring Break.
April 2 – 6
Traditional Schools Spring Break.


 Notable Quotables
Principal for a Day participants who spent time ‘shadowing’ principals on March 8 express their enthusiasm for the event.
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Student Recycler Best in State
Mona Abdi, a junior at Kearny High Educational Complex, was chosen to receive the Next Generation Recycler Award.
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Our Schools as Jewels:
Herbert Ibarra Elementary School is one of 15 new energy-efficient schools built, or being built, to outperform California’s tough energy standards by 30 percent.
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Ibarra Elementary