All SDUSD employees are encouraged to participate in a San Diego Blood Bank drive being held tomorrow, February 18, at the Physical Plant Operations office at 4860 Ruffner Street. The drive will be open from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. View the e-flyer to make an appointment.
Read Across America
Monday, March 2 marks the 12th annual Read Across America program, sponsored by the National Education Association. The nationwide reading celebration takes place each year on or near the birthday of children's author Dr. Seuss and focuses on how important it is to motivate children to read. If your school is participating in this year's event and would like to invite a board member, cabinet member or community member to come read to your students, please contact Linda Zintz at lzintz@sandi.net. Please include your school's contact person and any specific times related to the event. Every effort will be made to accommodate your request. For more information, contact Linda at lzintz@sandi.net or (619) 725-5568.
Vacation Accrual Policy
In accordance with district policy and collective bargaining agreements, employees can accumulate a maximum of 328 vacation hours. Employees at or above 328 hours can carry excess vacation accrual forward for use prior to August 31. (Regular classroom teachers do not accrue vacation.) Any vacation time that exceeds 328 hours at the end of August will be paid to the employee on the September pay warrant. At the same time, the employee’s vacation balance will be reset to 328 hours. Managers and employees share responsibility in monitoring vacation balances to make sure they do not exceed the 328 hour maximum at the end of August each year. A manager or supervisor may require an employee to use vacation hours to avoid reaching the maximum accumulation. Payments to employees that have exceeded the cap are charged to your site budget. For information, read the Vacation Accrual Policy on the Payroll Department website. If you have questions regarding this policy, please contact your payroll specialist.
Direct Deposit Stub Change
District employees who have their pay directly deposited to their bank will notice that their advice form has changed color. The new advice form will be white instead of the traditional blue form. This change does not affect the other information on the form. If you have any questions, please contact the Fiscal Control Department at (619) 725-7682.
SIS Annual Calendar Now Available
The 2008-2009 SIS Annual Calendar has been posted to the district website. The calendar represents most of the routinely scheduled data processing activities, which are part of the Information Technology, Student Information Systems. For more information, call (619) 725-7485.
February Post and Bid for 2009-10 School Year
A list of expected certificated staffing vacancies for the 2009-2010 school year will be posted online until Friday, February 27. For information and to apply online, check the Quick Links section on the Employment website.
Classified Employee of the Year Nominations
School sites and district offices are encouraged to nominate a deserving candidate for the 2009 Classified Man and Woman of the Year awards. Each nominee must be a classified employee with at least three years of service in a monthly position. The deadline to submit a nomination petition is April 3, by 5pm. Completed petitions should be sent or hand-delivered to Gloria Rangel, Education Center, Room 1241. For information, contact Gloria at grangel@sandi.net or (619) 725-8172.
Professional Development
Educational Technology Department Spring Semester Workshops
You can still register for Educational Technology’s spring semester professional development. Workshops include Beginning PowerPoint; Intro to Moodle; Moodle 1; Moodle 2; Video in the Classroom; Google Collaborative Tools; Digital Images in the Classroom; Using Graphical Organizers; Using Online Databases and Streaming; Intro to Blogs; Wikis & Podcasting; Getting to Know Your Apple Computer; Getting to Know your Windows Computer. Workshops are held at the Center for Educational Technology located at the IMC, 2441 Cardinal Lane. For workshop descriptions and to register, go online. Questions? Contact Susan Levine at slevine@sandi.net or (858) 503-1700.
Point Loma Nazarene University School of Education Information Night Point Loma Nazarene is committed to improving teaching and learning in the K-12 learning community. On Tuesday, March 24, at 6 p.m., the University’s School of Education will hold an information night to learn about teaching, service and administrative credentials, certificates and Masters of Arts in Education programs.
The event will be held at Point Loma Nazarene’s Mission Valley Regional Center. To R.S.V.P. please go online or call (619) 563-2810.
Earn a Tier I Preliminary Administrative Services Credential at USD The Educational Leadership Development Academy (ELDA) at the University of San Diego is searching for strong teachers, counselors and nurses who have worked in education at least three years and possess a clear California teaching credential. If you are interested in earning the Tier I Preliminary Administrative Services Credential, plan to attend the ELDA Open House/Information Session on Tuesday, March 10, from 4:30-6 p.m., at the School of Leadership and Education Sciences. For information and to RSVP, contact Carmen Valencia at cvalencia@sandiego.edu or (619) 269-8839.
SDSU Administrative Services Credential Program
Interested employees are invited to attend an informational meeting to discuss San Diego State’s Fall 2009 Administrative Services Credential Program on Wednesday, February 18, from 4-5 p.m., at the San Diego County Office of Education, 6401 Linda Vista Rd, Room 304, (92111). To RSVP, e-mail Carmen Curphy at ccurphy@mail.sdsu.edu.
For more information, go online.
USD Doctoral Program in Leadership Studies The application deadline for the Leadership Studies Ph.D. program at the University of San Diego (USD) School of Leadership and Education Sciences with a specialization in public/private schooling has been extended to Friday, February 27. More information and applications are available online.
Engaging Students in Service: An Introduction to Service-Learning
Volunteer San Diego, a formal partner with the Community Relations Department, is offering An Introduction to Service-Learning training on Thursday, February 19, from 4 – 7 p.m. at Volunteer San Diego, located at 4699 Murphy Canyon Road. The training will include information on the basics of service-learning and how it is different from community service. Participants will learn how to integrate service-learning into classroom curriculum and will be provided resources and support for service projects. Administrators, teachers and staff working with youth are welcome to attend. There is a $30 registration, however registration fee waivers are available on a first-come, first-served basis through the Community Relations Department. For more information, contact Nancy Hemmings, district service learning coordinator, at (619) 725-5597. To register, please visit Volunteer San Diego online.
Discover Program Course Offerings Don’t miss out on great professional development opportunities from the Discover Program
throughout the 2008-09 school year. Registration is still open for the following February - March course
offerings:
CPR-Basic Life Support and First Aid (.5 cr.)
GATE - Differentiating Instruction with Curriculum Compacting and Tiered Lessons (.5 cr.)
Insights Into Probability, Statistics, Reasoning, and Language (.5 cr.)
Register early to avoid class cancellations. Classes are held based on registrations received. To view course descriptions and to register online, go to the DISCOVER website. For information, contact Esther Caluza at (619) 725-7431 or ecaluza@sandi.net . You can also view the Staff Development webpage.
Free IMAX Screening
Take advantage of a great opportunity to see a free IMAX screening of the film Van Gogh: Brush with Genius at the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center on Thursday, February 19, at 5:30 p.m., sponsored by the San Diego Museum of Art. The film follows Van Gogh from the Netherlands to France, tracing the artist’s remarkable journey from the time of his first canvasses at the age of 27 to the masterpieces he produced before his tragic death at age 37. To RSVP (required), please contact Begonya Perez, Scheduling Coordinator at the San Diego Museum of Art, 619-231-1996 or bperez@sdmart.org. For more information, please contact Karen Childress-Evans, VAPA, (858) 539-5349, kchildressevans@sandi.net.
Student Opportunities
California Young Scholars Accepting Student Nominations from Teachers California Young Scholars enters its 12th year of honoring students in grades 3-8 who excel in the classroom, in the community, as leaders in extracurricular, church or other outside interests, as well as in the athletic area. Students are nominated by their teachers and will have their name and short biography printed in an honor roll, both in print and on the web (with parental permission). Students will also have the opportunity to apply for the California Young Scholar state-wide award. To review nomination qualifications and for an online application, visit the website.
Reel Voices Summer Program
The San Diego Asian Film Foundation (SDAFF) is offering their yearly Reel Voices summer program, designed to empower high school students by teaching them the value, techniques and art of digital storytelling. Over the course of 12 weeks, Reel Voices interns work with fellow students and professional filmmakers to produce, edit and promote their own short documentaries. Each student receives $500 upon completion of their film, which premieres at the SDAFF annual film festival in October. Any high school student in San Diego County is eligible to apply. No prior filmmaking experience is necessary. Go to the webpage for more information.
2009 Innovative Video in Education Student Film Festival
The 8th annual Innovative Video in Education (iVIE) Student Film Festival is now accepting award entries. Sponsored by the San Diego County Office of Education, Sony and Time-Warner Cable, the awards feature fifteen categories. Students and teachers may submit videos for awards ranging from trophies to prizes, like Sony video equipment, cameras, Adobe and Apple software, and more. The deadline for entries is Wednesday, April 1 at 4 p.m. An all-day iVIE Festival will be held at the Del Mar Highlands Ultra Star Theaters on Saturday, May 9. A formal iVIE Awards Ceremony will be held at the Balboa Theater on Thursday, May 21, from 5–8 p.m. For more information, visit http://www.ivie.tv.
Free Athenaeum Music and Arts Outreach Program The Athenaeum Music and Arts Library in La Jolla is sponsoring a free outreach program to elementary and middle school teachers and students. Teachers can select between three standards-based programs: American Women in Music Series, Journey Through Art History Series, and Music in Science Series. The Athenaeum will come to the school three individual times for each series. Each program is presented by award-winning actors and musicians. Space is limited. See brochure for registration information
and available dates, times and program information, or visit the Athenaeum at www.ljathenaeum.org. Contact Cornelia Feye, education co-director, at (858) 454-5872 for additional information.
The Young Women’s Leadership Workshop Teen Truth Live: Bully, part of the Young Women’s Leadership Workshop series, will be held on Saturday, February 21, from 9-11:30 a.m., at Marina Village. The workshop is open to middle and high school girls, youth leaders and educators, women and mothers, and will focus on social issues that can lead to school violence and challenges students to think about how their reactions to these issues impact the lives of those around them. Registration fee is $5 per person. Scholarships are available. For information or to register online, go to http://jdfleadership.org/. For scholarships or alternative payment options, please contact Leanne at ltibiatowski@jennadruck.org or (619) 294-8000.
Parent Opportunities
Free Parent Workshops The Ballard Parent Center is offering a series of evening and weekend classes for parents:
All classes are free and are designed to give parents valuable tools and information on ways to help their children succeed in school and in life. Childcare and refreshments are provided. For information, contact Elneda Shannon at eshannon@sandi.net, Marco Beltran at mbeltran@sandi.net or call (619) 293-4431.
County Superintendents’ Dinner The Phi Delta Kappa chapters of San Diego, East County and USD are hosting their annual reception/dinner for County Superintendents on March 9, 2009. This event is intended to bring all educators throughout the county together, so that they may network with colleagues and thank Superintendents for their contributions to the field of education. The speaker for the event will be Dr. Terry Grier. The dinner will be held at Tom Ham’s on Harbor Island beginning with a social hour at 5 p.m. The cost is $35. Contact Jeannie Steeg at jeannie@aasdcs.org or (619) 295-2118 to make a reservation.
Ain’t Misbehavin’ at SCPA The San Diego School of Creative and Performing Arts will perform this 1978 Tony Award-winning musical, featuring the music of the great American jazz giant, Fats Waller. Performances are on March 12-14 and 19-21. Tickets are $7 for adults, $6 for students, seniors and military. Performance times are at 7 p.m.; March 21 at 2 p.m. For tickets or more information, call the box office at (619) 475-8556 or go to www.scpa.sandi.net.
Hutchins Consort Free Family Concert Series
The Hutchins Consort is the first successful attempt to play an acoustically balanced set of instruments that sound like violins across the entire range of written music. Professional musicians play instruments designed and crafted by famed American luthier Dr. Carleen Hutchins. The second Saturday of each month, the Consort holds a free concert at the Encinitas Library. The next concert will be held on Saturday, March 14, at 10 a.m., celebrating International Women’s Day. For information, visit www.hutchinsconsort.org. The group also presents an annual concert series, as well as community and educational programs. For more information, contact Karen Childress-Evans, director, VAPA, at (858) 539-5349 or kchildressevans@sandi.net.
Classified Ads
For Sale:
2002 Honda Accord SE Coupe 2D: moon roof, new tires/paint, good cond. 5K/obo. Call Jose (310) 612-2932.
1997 Cadillac SLS, one owner, low mileage. Call (619) 460-2943 or (619) 670-7471.
Labradoodle puppies F1b (3/4 poodle 1/4 lab), creams and apricots, available March 4. Males $600, Females $800, pictures available. Call to reserve yours at (619) 475-5572 or email at mandjwilliams@sbcglobal.net.
Darling little 2.5 yr. old Sheltie Mix Dog. Call (858) 405-3220.
For Rent:
Condo in the heart of Rancho Bernardo, 3BR/2 ½ BA, one car garage & assigned parking space. $2,000 plus good renter's incentive. (858) 485-5638.
Wanted
3BR/2BA Looking for a female roommate. $650 rent. Washer/Dryer, large house with two living rooms, garage, plenty of parking, lots of storage, quiet neighborhood. Call (858)829-9609.
Travel
Staff members at Roosevelt Middle School are organizing a 9-day Thanksgiving '09 cruise from Venice to the Greek Islands and Croatia for $1,495 + taxes (air + cruise). For information, contact Sandra at sandraboe@sbcglobal.net.
Staff members at Gage Elementary are organizing a 15-day trip to Ireland, starting July 27, 2009. For information or to join the group, contact Milanne at milannetolson@hotmail.com.
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.
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