February 18, 2004
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Staff Bulletin is published for employees of San Diego City Schools monthly. Send news items and classified ads to:
Staff Bulletin
Education Center, Room 2145
phone: (619)725-5578; fax: (619)725-5576
e-mail: communications@mail.sandi.net

 

News You Can Use

Instructors Needed to Teach Discover Program Classes
The Discover Program is seeking instructors to teach classes being offered to district employees for the Spring Session (April-June) in all areas including Math, Science, Literacy, Fine Arts, Social Studies, Second Language, Technology, Guidance and Staff Development. Discover courses provide opportunities for teachers to learn from other practicing professionals while earning professional development credit. Consider offering a course through the Discover Program as a way of sharing your knowledge with other professionals in the district. To submit a course proposal, or if you have any questions, please contact Debi Giolzetti at (619) 725-7255.
Journalism Workshop for Students
The "Pro for a Day" Student Journalism Workshop, presented by the San Diego Association of Black Journalists, will be taking place at Southwestern College this Saturday, Feb. 21 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, please contact Denise Ward at (619) 718-5304.
Teachers of the Year Applications Due March 12
Applications from school site nominees for the district's Teacher of the Year awards are due in the Communications office (Education Center, Room 2145) no later than 5 p.m. on Mar. 12. Applications can also be faxed to (619) 725-5576. Questions can be addressed to Lisa Jaycox at (619) 725-5598.
Time and Talent Sought by Arthritis Foundation
The Arthritis Foundation, San Diego Area Chapter, is hosting the national conference of the American Juvenile Arthritis Organization. Children and their families, whose lives have been touched by juvenile arthritis, will be visiting San Diego at the Town & Country Resort on July 22-25. While speakers present the latest information on arthritis, children will have the opportunity to take part in fun, educational activities. We need your help to assist as Children's Activity Leaders. Please consider volunteering your time and talent, and contact Kathryn Grosnoff at (858) 492-1090 x124.
WANTED: Your Kodak Moments for the SDCS Website
The Web Services team would like to invite you to submit your best color photos of recent (+/- 30 days) school events to be included on the front page of the district website.
Events could include:
  • Science and Invention Fairs
  • Family Science, Math or Literacy Nights
  • Cultural Fairs
  • Olympic-type Events
  • Performing and Visual Arts Activities

  • Digital photos are preferred, with a minimum resolution of 200 dpi at 3" x 5". Still photographs are also acceptable if they can be easily scanned. Photographs that are close up should not depict more than three children. If the photograph does show a child close up and clearly identifiable, a Website Photo Release form must be used to obtain parental consent before posting the photo online. For additional information, please contact Ursula Kroemer at (619) 725-5579 or ukroemer@sandi.net.

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