March is designated as Arts in the Schools Month. To celebrate, VAPA is hosting the annual SDUSD Student Art Exhibit at the Ed Center. Beginning today, each wing of the building will feature art work from all grade levels. Please take some time this month to enjoy the wonderful art created by our students.
Spring Intersession Employment Application Deadline
The spring intersession program for special education students will be held April 20, through May 1, 2009. To be considered for spring intersession employment, certificated staff at year round sites must submit an electronic application by March 13. For instructions on how to apply via eRecruit click on “Employment” and look under “Quick Links.” You may also access the page directly here. Online applications submitted on or before the deadline will be used to determine staffing eligibility for intersession. Please call Rhonda Archard at (619) 725-7147 or Lisa Sheldon at (619) 725-7139 for questions.
Summer School Employment Application Deadline
Summer School for traditional elementary and middle schools is tentatively scheduled for June 22 - July 17, 2009. The high school program is tentatively scheduled for June 22 - July 31. To be considered for Summer School employment, certificated staff at traditional sites must submit an electronic application during the posting period of February 27 - March 27. Assignments are contingent on the availability of funding and student enrollment, and may be cancelled if either funding or student enrollment is insufficient. Posted positions are not site specific in order to create a pool of interested and qualified applicants for the program. Every effort will be made for placement at a teacher’s home site if the site is hosting summer school. For instructions on how to apply via eRecruit click on “Employment” and look under “Quick Links.” You may also access the page directly here. Online applications submitted on or before the deadline will be used to determine staffing eligibility for summer school. Please call Rhonda Archard at (619) 725-7147 or Lisa Sheldon at (619) 725-7139 for questions.
Funding for Art and Music Programs
The Airborne® Teacher Trust FundTM invites elementary and middle school teachers to submit proposals for art and music programs that their schools are unable to fund. Teachers and their schools will receive grants from $200 to $10,000. Applications can be submitted year-round. To fill out the grant application, go online. For more information, contact Karen Childress-Evans, Director, VAPA, (858) 539-5349, kchildressevans@sandi.net.
Mandatory Reporting of Serious Injury, Illness or Death
District Administrative Procedure 5170 requires administrators, department heads & immediate supervisors to provide notification of all employee injuries to the Risk Management Department immediately. In addition, state regulations require that the Cal/OSHA enforcement unit be notified immediately by telephone (619-767-2280) or fax (619-767-2299) of any serious injury, illness, or death of an employee occurring in a place of employment or in connection with any employment. Immediately means as soon as practically possible but not longer than 8 hours after the employer knows or with diligent inquiry would have known of incident. If the employer can demonstrate that exigent circumstances exist, the time frame for the report may be made no longer than 24 hours after the incident. Serious injury or illness is defined as requiring inpatient hospitalization for more than 24 hours for other than medical observation; or the loss of any body part or serious degree of permanent disfigurement. It does not include any injury, illness or death caused by the commission of a Penal Code violation, except the violation of Section 385 of the Penal Code, or an accident on a public street or highway. For information, call Risk Management at (858) 627-7347.
K12 Microsoft Voucher Program Update
If your site is eligible for funds under the K12 Microsoft Settlement, be sure to review the updated information online. Most of the software programs that were in pending status have been deemed eligible but only using General Purpose Voucher Funds. Be sure to follow the instructions that have been posted to the website on creating requisitions in ePro. If you have questions, please contact Susan Levine (858) 503-1707 or slevine@sandi.net.
Classified Employee Representative Selection
School sites are reminded to select a classified employee representative to be recognized at the Classified Employees of the Year ceremony. The event will be held as a special off-site Board meeting on Tuesday, May 19 at University City High School. Each representative will receive a copy of the board-adopted resolution to take back to his/her site. Please work with your staff in selecting a classified employee to represent your site/department, and complete the selection form. Send the completed form to: Gloria Rangel, Room 1241, Eugene Brucker Education Center, by April 17 at 5 p.m.
Classified Employee of the Year Nomination Deadline Extended
School sites and district offices are encouraged to nominate a deserving candidate for the 2009 Classified Employee 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 has been extended to March 13, by 5 p.m. 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.
2009 Cox Communications Innovation in Education Grants
This year, the Cox Kids Foundation will award a total of $60,000 in grants (up to $5000 each) to public, charter and private middle and junior high schools (grades 6-8) located in the communities served by Cox Communications. The program aims to fund initiatives that promote children’s innovation and imagination. For more information and an application, go to www.coxkidsfoundation.org. Deadline is Wednesday, March 31.
Innovation in Education Awards
As a joint program of the Classroom of the Future Foundationand the San Diego County Office of Education, the annual Innovation in Education Awards celebrate innovative technology uses in schools, create momentum for continued innovation, and foster greater communication, coordination, and partnership between educators, administrators and parents. Award programs will be honored for their innovation, dedication and professionalism and receive cash stipends for their schools, ranging from $5,000 to $10,000. Deadline for award submissions is Monday, March 16, at noon. For more information or to view the online application, please visit kintera.org or classroomofthefuture.org.
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 March 11 (Part 1), and March 18 (Part 2), from noon to 3 p.m., with open labs from 3-5 p.m. So far, 24 elementary schools have launched websites after this training. For information or to register, contact Geoff Smith, at gsmith2@sandi.net or (619) 725-7464.
Take Advantage of the Instructional Media Center The Instructional Media Center (IMC) is a $15M teacher’s lending library developed with instructional materials and aligned with the curriculum. The library consists not only of books, but media, exhibits, kits, CD-roms, equipment and much more. A 20-minute presentation has been created to highlight the collections and services available to schools. If you are interested in scheduling a presentation at your school site, please contact Martha Karanopoulos at (858) 496-8439 or mkaranopoulos@sandi.net. Tours of the IMC are also available upon request.
Sign-Up Now for PeopleSoft and Zangle Trainings
The Information Technology (IT) Training Team is supporting schools by offering a series of training sessions and open labs in March for PeopleSoft and Zangle applications. Training calendars are available online. Click on the appropriate application and look for the link to Training. Employees can register for classes using the online scheduling application .
Professional Development
Ed Tech Department Spring Semester Workshops Registration remains open for this week’s technology workshops. Contact Susan Levine 858-503-1707 or slevine@sandi.net if you have any questions. Please register online or the links below:
Free Nutrition Curriculum March is National Nutrition Month. The University of California Cooperative Extension Program offers standard based free nutrition/gardening curriculum for teachers of all grades. Available curriculum include: Go Glow Grow, Farm to Fork, Happy Healthy Me, Reading Across MyPyramid and Eat Fit for Teens. Please Contact Stella Weaver at (858) 694-2122 or e-mail at sweaver@ucdavis.edu.
Engaging Students in Service: Character Education Workshop
Volunteer San Diego is offering an “Engaging Students in Service: Character Education Workshop”” on Thursday, March 5 from 4-5:30 p.m.Participants will have the opportunity to brainstorm character education project ideas and receive resources and tools, including easy-to-use character education curriculum. There is a $15 registration fee to attend the workshop. Registration fee waivers are available to all SDUSD staff on a first-come, first-served, basis through the Community Relations Department. For more information, call Nancy Hemmings at (619) 725-5597. To register for the training, visit the webpage.
California Preliminary Administrative Credential One option for receiving a California Preliminary Administrative Credential is to pass the School Leaders Licensure Assessment (SLLA). To assist prospective administrators in preparing for the SLLA, the Association of California School Administrators (ACSA) is offering the Aspiring California Educators (ACE) test preparation program. This program will be held as two all-day Saturday sessions on May 9 and May 30 at the San Diego County Office of Education. For more information, visit www.acsa.org.
COSMOS Teacher Fellow Opportunity Teachers are encouraged to apply as Teacher Fellows for The California State Summer School for Mathematics & Science (COSMOS). Student applications are currently being accepted for the 4-week summer program at one of several UC universities. Teacher Fellows works with a team of university faculty to implement the academic portion of COSMOS. The commitment includes participation in all classroom and laboratory work as well as field trips, typically Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Fellows are paid positions, but housing is not provided. Grant funding is also provided to Teacher Fellows to help enhance teaching in their own classrooms. Deadlines to become a Teacher Fellow vary per UC campus. Please visit online for more information.
Point Loma Nazarene University School of Education Information Night On Tuesday, March 24, at 6 p.m., Point Loma Nazarene’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 visit the webpage 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.
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 June cohort no later than June 1, 2009. Plan to attend an informational meeting
to learn more. For information, contact Julia Groff at jgroff@sandi.net.
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 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 page.
Student Opportunities
Food Services Essay, Poetry and Rap Contest Celebrating National Nutrition Month, the popular annual contest kicks off with the topic “What are the facts and myths about eating healthy food?” Open to all district K-12 students, entries will be judged on correctness and thoroughness of answer, clarity, creativity, spelling, grammar and presentation. First, second and third place prizes will be awarded to winners in each grade category (K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12). Prizes range from Barnes & Noble gift certificates, to tickets and special activities at SeaWorld. Teachers also have the opportunity to win a Silver Passport to SeaWorld and schools with the most student entries will win an entire set of SeaWorld publications for their library. All submissions must reach Food Services by March 31. For more information, see the contest flyer
or contact Joanne Tucker, food services marketing coordinator, at jtucker@sandi.net or (858) 627-7316.
2009 Water Conservation Film Contest
The City of San Diego has launched this new film contest, open to students in grades 11-12. The contest is sponsored by the City of San Diego Water Conservation Program and is intended to inspire students to create a visual message about water conservation and drought in the City of San Diego. Films entered must emphasize responsible water use. Entries are due April 1, 2009. For more information and an entry form, go online.
2009 Congressional Art Competition
Congresswoman Susan Davis invites high School students throughout the 53rd Congressional District to submit artwork for this annual contest , a great opportunity for young artists to showcase their work in the U.S. Capitol. This year’s theme is “Celebrating Unity Among Diversity.” The winning student will be invited to Washington, DC for the ribbon-cutting ceremony and will have their artwork displayed in the U.S. Capitol Building. The deadline to submit entries is Monday, May 4. For details, please contact Katherine Fortner in the Office of Congresswoman Susan Davis at (619) 280-5353 or visit www.house.gov/susandavis.
2009 Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards The youth awards program offers educational grants in various categories to Hispanic high school seniors, celebrating young leaders and achievements in the classroom and community. Up to $8000 are awarded for college, a laptop computer and more. Deadline is this Friday, March 6. For an application and more information, visit www.HispanicHeritage.org.
COSMOS Summer Math and Science Program The California State Summer School for Mathematics & Science (COSMOS) is a four-week residential program for talented and motivated students who are completing grades 8-12. Students work side-by-side with university researchers and faculty to explore advanced topics that extend beyond the typical high school curriculum. COSMOS courses are hands-on and lab intensive emphasizing current research underway at the Universities of California. Students are invited to apply to one of the four campus programs. The application must be completed online at http://www.ucop.edu/cosmos. Deadline is March 15.
Asian Pacific American Network Scholarships for Seniors Kaiser Permanente's Asian Pacific American Network (KP-APAN) will award scholarships to a few eligible Southern California high school seniors graduating in the spring of 2009. Relatives of Kaiser Permanente physicians and employees, as well as members of the community in the region, are eligible for the scholarships. Each scholarship is worth $1,000. High school students graduating in the spring of 2009 must be of Asian descent and planning to attend an accredited college, university, trade or technical school in Fall 2009. They must also be residents in the Southern California Kaiser Permanente service area and have a minimum GPA of 3.50. The deadline for applications is April 10. Please visit www.kpapan.org or contact Victor Cheng, M.D., at victor.c.cheng@kp.org, or Pauline Tsai, M.D., at pauline.b.tsai@kp.org
Knight Scholarships for High School Seniors Service organization, The LEAGUE, is now accepting applications for the Knight scholarship—a national competition that awards three students $5000 each for their writings or reflections on civic experiences. The scholarship is open to any high school senior who is a U.S. citizen and has been accepted to a 2 or 4-year accredited institute. Winners will be recognized at The LEAGUE National Awards & Recognition Luncheon to be held in New York City on June 10, 2009. Students can apply by visiting www.theleague.org.
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 www.CaliforniaScholars.com/nominate
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 high-tech prizes. 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.
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.
Montgomery Middle School Free Parent Class
“What to do when your child is sick” is the topic for the free parenting class , to be held Thursday, March 19 from 6-7:30 p.m. Parents learn when to call the doctor, how to check a child’s temperature, what to do about bleeding and vomiting, and safety in the home. To register, call (858) 496-3880.
Mira Mesa Town Council Meeting with Board Member, John Lee Evans
Tonight, March 2, 7 p.m. at the Mira Mesa Public Library, for all schools in the Mira Mesa cluster. See Flyers ( English | Spanish ).
University City Community Meeting with Board Member, John Lee Evans
Monday, March 9, 4:30 p.m. at the University City High School Media Center, for all schools in the University City cluster. See Flyers ( English | Spanish ).
5th Annual San Diego Race for Autism
The 5th Annual Race for Autism in scenic Balboa Park will take place on Saturday, March 28 from 7 -11 a.m., including a 5K timed race, 5K fun run/walk and a 1-mile family fun walk. Cost is $15 for children, $25 for adults, with higher fees after March 21. Activities include a free children's activity area and resource fair. All registered participants receive a race t-shirt and goodie bag. Kids twelve and under receive a commemorative medal. Proceeds of the race fund outreach, research and educational programs for children with autism in San Diego as well as the San Diego Autism Teacher’s Fund. For more information, and to register for the event, go to www.RaceforAutism.org.
Cubberley Elementary 50th Anniversary
Celebrating 50 years of education, Ellwood P. Cubberley Elementary School’s anniversary event takes place on Thursday, May 21 at 4:30 p.m. The celebration will include a banquet reception, art show and tours of the school. Dinner tickets are $10 per person. See invitation to R.S.V.P.
In the News
KPBS-FM
February 24, 2009 Grier Wants to Create Smaller High Schools
San Diego Unified School Superintendent Terry Grier wants smaller high schools. But first he has to convince a wary school board and public. KPBS Reporter Ana Tintocalis has more.
Bach trumpet, silver plated, serial number 158058, Model # S180ML. If you have any information about this trumpet, please contact Mark at (858) 539-5351.
For Sale:
Labradoodle puppies - only 4 left. Cream color, F1b (3/4 poodle 1/4 labrador) males $600, females $800, shots, dewclaws. Available March 4, (619)475-5572 or mandjwilliams@sbcglobal.net
Sears Kenmore gas cooktop, never been used. Model #790.32239401. $499 new. Asking $250 obo. (858) 278-6884
Maytag Plus heavy duty washer and dryer. $300. Washer has 2 speeds, super capacity, 10 cycles; Dryer has electronic dry control, dryness monitor, 6 cycles. Both work very well. msanchez@sandi.net
For Rent:
House in So. Clairemont: $1700/mo., 3 BD/2BA, clean, hardwood floors, nice yard, deck. Available March, located near Tecolote Canyon. Reply to carden2000@yahoo.com
Vacation cabin, South Lake Tahoe: 4 Bd/4BA, completely furnished, sleeps 14, $350/night. 3 blocks from Heavenly. Call Ingrid at (619) 218-7347
2 BR Bay view home in Point Loma. Hardwood floors, 12 foot ceilings, fireplace, fruit trees, modern kitchen, all appliances, gardener, garage. Walk to Pt. Loma Village chocolatier, artisan baker, bookstore, cafes. $1900. Sorry, no pets. (619) 675-1765.
2 BR/2BA Mission Valley Condo near Qualcomm Stadium. All Ammenities. New Carpet. $1395/mo. Call Karen at (619) 851-2858.
2BD/2BA Condo in North East Pacific Beach. Available now, $1560/ month, $1700 deposit. Very spacious, large rooms, large walk in closets, washer & dryer, dishwasher, fireplace, balcony with storage closet, swimming pool, hot tub, tennis courts, volleyball court, small fitness center, park, 2 parking spaces, plenty of guest parking, close to Hwy 5. Call (619) 248-5011 if interested.
3 BD2 BA house. Own room with shared bathroom. Available now. House has two living rooms, plenty of storage, in a quiet neighborhood off Hwy 8, close to SDSU. Rent $650 plus approx. $70 utilities. Must love cats. Call (858) 829-9609.
Wanted
Roommate and Rental Wanted. Looking for tidy, reliable, and pet friendly roommate and rental. Please call (619)381.3082
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).
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