In our efforts to showcase the district and our schools, two enrollment fairs will be held this month at the Recital Hall in Balboa Park. A Magnet Schools Fair will take place on Saturday, January 24, and a district-wide Enrollment Options Fair will be held Saturday, January 31. Both fairs will be open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and will feature school displays, innovative programs and student performances throughout the day. Both events are free and open to the public. All district-run schools are encouraged to participate. The Office of School Innovation and Choice in collaboration with the Communications Department have put together a marketing plan to support schools with recruitment efforts and to prepare for these events. For information, go online or contact Beth Churchill, enrollment fair coordinator, at echurchill@sandi.net or (619) 725-7154.

Human Resources will be offering a How to Apply workshop twice a month during 2009.  The focus will be a step-by-step explanation of the online application process. The workshop is open to current district employees and new applicants interested in applying for non-teaching positions. For more information or to sign up, call (619) 725-8195.

Recognize and honor excellence. Nominations are now being accepted for your school site Teacher of the Year . The deadline to submit a nomination form is Friday, January 23, 2009. All nominated teachers will be recognized at a special Board of Education meeting on Tuesday, May 5, 2009. Nominees also have the opportunity to apply for district Teacher of the Year. For information, contact Jennie Breister at jbreister@sandi.net or (619) 725-5598.

• January Discover Program Classes Posted
  Don’t miss out on the great professional development opportunities from the Discover Program  . Registration is still open for the following January course offerings:
  • Educational Psychology, Part 2 (2 cr.)
  • Strengthening Your Curriculum! (.5 cr.)
  • CPR-Basic Life Support and First Aid (.5 cr.)
  • Garden Design/Project Based, Part 1 and 2 (.5 cr.) 
  • Re-directing for a Cooperative Classroom (1 cr.)
  • GATE - Differentiating Instruction Utilizing Multiple Intelligences and Learning Styles and Preferences (.5 cr.)

Register early to avoid class cancellations. Classes are held based on registrations received.  To view course descriptions and register online, go to the DISCOVER website.  For information, contact Esther Caluza at ecaluza@sandi.net.

• Earn National Board Certification, Master's Degree at the Same Time
  In partnership with National University, district teachers can pursue National Board Certification in 2009-10 while completing a Master's Degree in Teaching, a Master's with an Administrative Credential, or simply National Board Certification. Classes meet one night per week at a district school and online in a hybrid program. Apply for the February cohort no later than February 2, 2009. Plan to attend an informational meeting  to learn more. For information, contact Julia Groff at jgroff@sandi.net
  
  
• Technology Workshops
  The San Diego County Office of Education 2009 Winter/Spring schedule of technology workshops  offered at the San Diego County Regional Technology Centers is now online. Classes are open to teachers, support personnel and students of San Diego County schools. Many classes are free. Register now as space is limited. For information and to register, visit the website.

• Earn a Master’s in Integrated Teaching Through the Arts
  Lesley University is currently accepting applications for a new cohort developing in the San Diego Unified School District. Complete the program in less than two years by attending class just one weekend per month. Informational meetings will be held at Taft Middle School on Tuesday, February 3, at 4:30 p.m., and SCPA on Wednesday, February 4, at 4:30 p.m. For information, contact Michael McCarthy at mmccart1@lesley.edu or (866) 531-3167.

• Build an Elementary School Website at No Cost
  The Communications and Information Technology departments have a joint project that provides elementary schools with the tools and knowledge to create and manage their own websites at no cost. After attending two 3-hour training sessions, schools can develop and launch a website without special equipment or technical expertise. The next training will be held Thursday, January 8 (Part 1), and January 15 (Part 2), from noon to 3 p.m., with open labs from 3-5 p.m. So far, 20 elementary schools have launched websites after this training. For information or to register, contact Geoff Smith, at gsmith2@sandi.net or (619) 725-7464.

The Reuben H. Fleet Science Center is hosting a Teacher Sneak Preview on Thursday, January 15, from 4:30 – 7 p.m.  Start the evening with a tour of the upgraded Nierman Challenger Learning Center and enjoy dinner in the Challenger Gallery. Sample education outreach programs and workshops; plus, try this month’s experiment in our “Tinkering” Studio.  Learn about our educational IMAX® films and watch GRAND CANYON ADVENTURE: River at Risk on the newly renovated seamless IMAX Dome screen at 6 p.m. Raffle prizes include a free class field trip and visit our store for a 20% discount. Register online. For information, call Mary French at (619) 238-1233, ext. 847.

• Counseling and Guidance Winter Newsletter 

For Sale:

• 1997 Honda Accord Special Edition. 123K. Excellent condition. $4,000/obo. Call (619) 757-4076.
  
  
• 1998 Honda Passport. 124K. New CD player w/ USB iPod connect, A/C, auto, 6 cyl., newer tires. Nice interior, reliable car.  Smogged & ready to go.  $3,700/obo. Call (619) 347-8519.

• Sears Kenmore gas cooktop. Never been used. Model #790.32239401.  $499 new, asking $350/obo.  Call (858) 278-6884.

• Jack Russell Terrier puppies. Pure bred, long-legged, one female, three males. Call (619) 863-3748.

• New Blue Pearl Corona Accordion (won on The Price is Right). $1,400/obo (msrp $2,350). Call (760) 233-5988

Wanted

• Roommate to share luxury 3 BR/2BA house in Del Cerro. Pvt. furnished room, own bath. $1,075 w/utilities. Call (619) 871-7239.

Classified ads are accepted from district employees only and cannot be used to advertise commercial activities. Submit ads by e-mail to communications@sandi.net. Limit to 15 words (not including phone number). Include work location and phone number (for ID purposes only).

Do you have an announcement for Newsline? Newsline is published every Monday; the deadline to submit items is noon on the preceding Friday.  E-mail items to communications@sandi.net and mark “Newsline” in the subject line.