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MISSION STATEMENT
All San Diego students will Graduate with the Skills, Motivation, Curiosity and Resilience to Succeed in their choice of College and Career in order to Lead and Participate in the society of Tomorrow. |  |
DISTRICT NEWS:
H1N1 (Flu Virus) Update |
 Yesterday, the County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency announced  it had
received an additional unexpected shipment of 78,000 doses of H1N1 vaccine. About 10,000 of those doses were distributed directly to the County’s Public Health Centers. The remaining doses will be distributed to primary care providers (including pediatricians, obstetricians, and family providers), ambulatory and community clinics, and school districts throughout the county. These doses will serve the most vulnerable population groups which include pregnant females, individuals 6 months to 24 years of age, individuals who come in contact with infants under 6 months, individuals 24-64 years old with chronic health problems, and health care and emergency medical services workers.
San Diego Unified continues to work closely with County Public Health Services to organize vaccination clinics at some of our schools pending a signed Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) by the County of San Diego. A limited number of our schools will have clinics. Parents will be notified if and when their school site will host a clinic and should not contact the school or district offices for that information. Receiving the H1N1 vaccine is voluntary and parent permission will be required.
PLEASE NOTE: It’s important for parents to contact their private health care provider or a county community clinic as the preferred means to receive the H1N1 vaccine for their children or other eligible family members. Locations of County vaccination sites can be found at www.sdiz.org or by calling 2-1-1.
Visit the district H1N1 website at www.sandi.net/H1N1 to review the latest information.
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Food Services Wins Golden Bell Award |
The Food Services Department Breakfast in the Classroom program has received the highly-respected Golden Bell Award from the California School Boards Association. The Golden Bell Awards recognize school districts and county offices of education across the state for outstanding programs.
Breakfast in the Classroom provides a nutritious breakfast to students, right in the classroom -- kids begin their day fueled and ready to learn. This week, Garfield Elementary became the 42nd school to participate in the program. For more information, please contact Gary Petill, director, food services, at (858) 627-7301.
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School Choice Enrollment Period Kicks Off |
 The enrollment period for 2010-2011 School Choice is Nov.1, 2009 – Feb.15, 2010. Families can apply for district programs, such as Magnet Schools, the Voluntary Enrollment Exchange Program and Open Enrollment. Visit www.sandi.net/enrollmentoptions for the online application and other helpful materials. Applications are given a computer-generated random number and are treated equally once received during the open enrollment period -- first come, first served does not apply.
To help families learn more about the many schools and programs offered at San Diego Unified, two enrollment fairs are scheduled:
- Magnet Schools Fair
Nov. 14, 2009
- Enrollment Options Fair (all district-run schools and programs)
Jan. 30, 2010
Both fairs will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Recital Hall in Balboa Park.
For more information, contact Enrollment Options at (619) 725-5672 or eoptions@sandi.net.
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Board Hosts Special Public Hearing on SDSU’s Planned Admission Policy for 2010/11 |
On Monday, Nov. 9, the Board of Education invites parents, students, teachers, counselors and community members to attend a special public hearing regarding San Diego State University’s planned enrollment limitations for local students for the 2010/11 academic year. The special meeting is a follow-up to the Oct.13 Board Resolution and will begin at 4 p.m. in the auditorium at the Education Center, 4100 Normal St., San Diego (92103). Attendees will have the opportunity to give brief public testimony about the university’s planned admissions policy. For more information, please contact the Board Office at (619) 725-5550 or board@sandi.net.
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Haunted School Bus Visits Light the Night against Crime 5K Run/Walk |
On Oct. 24, San Diego County Crime Stoppers hosted its 23rd Annual “Light the Night Against Crime” 5K Run/Walk in Balboa Park. More than 3,000 participants attended this family-friendly event that featured a costume contest, music and pre- and post-race festivities. The district Transportation Department provided a school bus that was decorated in a Halloween theme. The event supports the Campus Crime Stoppers Program, which gives students the opportunity to anonymously report crime and receive cash rewards. For more information, please call Crime Stoppers at (619) 275-8240. 
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Physical Plant Operations Support Services |
As part of its SMART goals, Physical Plant Operations (PPO) Support Services is focused on improving customer service and its relationships with schools. On Wednesday, Oct. 28, John Muir School hosted the entire Support Services Department staff for its first off-site safety meeting. Principal Nancy Johnson shared the philosophy and vision, as well as some of the challenges, of the K-12 magnet school located in Clairemont. She emphasized the importance of working outside the box and being creative in designing curriculum for the school’s diverse student population. This first off-site meeting established an excellent foundation for the future as Support Services continues to hold its monthly safety meetings at various district sites. For more information or to host a meeting, please contact J. William Naish, supervisor, energy/utility management, Support Services, at (858) 627-7217 or jnaish@sandi.net.
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Proposition S Outreach Efforts Vie for “President’s Award for Diversity” |
The Facilities Planning and Construction (FPC) Division was a finalist for the Urban League of San Diego County’s “President’s Award for Diversity.” At an awards luncheon yesterday, the Urban League lauded FPC for the extensive outreach program being implementing under Proposition S. The primary objective of the division’s Community and Business Outreach and Engagement Program is to focus efforts on developing a diverse workforce and providing job opportunities for communities where Proposition S projects take place.
For information on the district’s business outreach efforts, please contact Karen Williams, outreach program manager, at (858) 627-7232 or kwilliams4@sandi.net. For information on Proposition S, contact the Prop S Communications Office at (619) 725-7252, email propsinfo@sandi.net or visit www.sandi.net\PropS.
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Change Clocks this Weekend |
Daylight Saving Time ends this Sunday, Nov. 1, at 2 a.m. Remember to set your clocks one hour back.
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 Wangenheim Middle School Dedicates Counseling Center
The dedication of the ‘Susan G. Porter Counseling Center’ at Wangenheim Middle School was held Oct. 23. Current and former students and staff, including former principals Jim Vlassis and Robert Grano, attended the special event recognizing Susan Porter (in photo) for her years of service to the school from 1977-2009. For more information, please contact Principal Lamont Jackson at (858) 578-1400, ext. 2201.
- School of Business Academy of Finance Recognizes Summer Interns
Twenty San Diego High School seniors who worked as summer interns were joined by their families and employers at a recent celebration at the Pearl Hotel in Point Loma. The students, part of the San Diego High School of Business Academy of Finance program, worked approximately 120 hours during the summer break at local San Diego businesses. Employers thanked each student with a certificate of completion and shared information about what the interns worked on and how they performed over the summer. More than 60 students, family members, faculty and employers were present at celebratory event. For more information, please contact Kelly Granfield at (619) 525-7461 or kgranfield@sandi.net.
- Mira Mesa Volunteers Get the Star Treatment
Nearly 200 Mira Mesa High School volunteers were honored a special reception held October 29. Assemblyman Nathan Fletcher and Councilmember Carl DeMaio presented Certificates of Appreciation for the hours of volunteerism. School Board Member John Lee Evans was on hand to address the crowd. Guests entered the high school auditorium on a red carpet, were treated to food prepared and served by culinary arts students and enjoyed music played by the school orchestra. For more information, please contact Jennifer Kvalvik at (858) 566-2262, ext. 2161, or jkvalvik@sandi.net.
 Morse High Inspires Students for College
Morse High School welcomed 22 college representatives and three speakers from California Coast Credit Union, Cal-SOAP and College Planning Source to the campus on Oct. 21. More than 700 students attended the event to get information about college and learn how to qualify for student aid. For more information, please contact Clinton McVay at (619) 262-0763 ext 2100 or cmcvay@sandi.net.
- Point Loma High Ponders the Universe with Help from Alumnus
On Oct. 22, noted author, teacher, astrophysicist and Point Loma High School alumnus Jefferey Bennett spoke to students, faculty, fellow alumni and community members at his alma mater. Bennett highlighted his current book, Beyond UFOs, and shared his knowledge and theories about the "real world" and “the world in our mind". His dynamic style riveted the students and left them pondering their future actions and place in the universe. For more information, please contact Kimberly Eurich at (619) 223-3121 ext 4303 or keurich@sandi.net.
- Serra High’s Biotech Class Gets First-Look at Pharmacy Week
To recognize Pharmacy Week (Oct.19-23), Serra High School's Biotech class invited representatives from the Veterans Administration to talk about careers in pharmaceuticals and participate in a compounding lab. To round out their exposure to this growing industry and meet potential mentors, the students took a trip to Vertex Pharmaceuticals, a company that focuses on viral diseases, cystic fibrosis, inflammation, autoimmune diseases, cancer and pain. For more information, please contact Stacy Brennan at (858) 496-8342, ext. 203, or sbrennan@sandi.net.
- High School Culinary Students Join Forces with Food Services
With the exciting new menu items now being offered on high school campuses, student demand has sky-rocketed. To meet this increased demand at the San Diego High School Educational Complex, students from the school’s culinary arts program have joined forces with the Food Services Department in the daily preparation of breakfast and lunch menu offerings. The students not only get ‘hands-on’ experience but also provide valuable feedback to the Food Services Team as it continually explores better-tasting, healthier food products for students and staff. For more information, please contact Gary Petill, director, food services, at (858) 627-7301 or gpetill@sandi.net.
- Students Get Important Lesson in Finance
 Crawford, Hoover, San Diego MET and San Pasqual high school students recently attended the taping of the Ethical Finance Program at the County Department of Education. The program will air on ITV Channel 16 this Sunday, Nov. 1, at 7 p.m. Students listened to four experts who covered numerous financial issues including credit, bankruptcy, bailouts and utility company profits. For more information, please contact MET Principal Mildred Phillips at (619)388-2297 or mphillips@sandi.net.
- Scripps Ranch High School Student Named Teen Ambassador
Scripps Ranch High School junior Catherine “Cati” Grant was recently named the Teen Ambassador for STOMP Out Bullying, an initiative of Love Our Children USA. Cati was invited to New York City to appear on “Good Day New York’s Street Talk” and discuss bullying and cyber bullying. The program aired Oct. 24. Cati flew the next day to Baltimore where she was given a Kids Are Heroes Award for her global efforts to stop the vicious trend of cyber bullying.  For more information, please contact Principal Kurt Madden at (858) 621-9020, ext. 1103. (Pictured: Ross Ellis (Founder of Love our Children USA), Rosanna Scotto (FOX 5 News Anchor) and Teen Ambassador Cati Grant on Fox News.)
(Pictured: Ross Ellis (Founder of Love our Children USA), Rosanna Scotto (FOX 5 News Anchor) and Teen Ambassador Cati Grant on Fox News.)
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