In an effort to reduce the use of paper and the cost associated with printing advices, SDUSD will stop the automatic printing of direct deposit advices effective with the March 31, 2009 monthly payroll. Employees who wish to continue receiving a printed advice may do so via PeopleSoft Employee Self Service. For step-by-step instructions on accessing PeopleSoft to view and print your electronic direct deposit statement and for directions on how to continue receiving a printed advice, visit the Payroll website.
Spring Intersession and Summer School Employment Application Deadlines
To be considered for spring intersession employment (April 20-May 1), certificated staff at year round sites must submit an application by March 13. To be considered for Summer School employment (tentatively June 22-July 17 for elementary/middle schools and June 22-July 31 for high school), certificated staff at traditional sites must submit an application by March 27. The electronic application can be found at online.
Please call Rhonda Archard at (619) 725-7147 or Lisa Sheldon at (619) 725-7139 for questions.
Celebrating the ACSA Administrators of the Year
Please join the Association of California School Administrators (ACSA) in congratulating the following nominees: Mike Price, University City High School (Secondary Administrator), Pam Hosmer (Special Education Administrator), Kirk Ankeney (Curriculum & Instruction Administrator), Jim Good, Patrick Henry High School (Co-Administrator), Agin Shaheed (Central Office Administrator), Jim Solo, Torrey Pines Elementary (Elementary Administrator), and Dr. Jeannie Steeg, (Administrator of the Year in the category of Professor of Education). Of the nominees, Mike Price, Pam Hosmer, Jim Good, Kirk Ankeney and Jeannie Steeg have been selected as the Administrators of the Year for ACSA Region 18 (Imperial and San Diego County). Recipients will be recognized during the “Honoring Our Own” dinner on Wednesday, April 29 at the Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina. Registration is $65 per person. Register early as space is limited. Registration form and payment are due by April 8. For additional information, contact Jalana Bernard at (858) 292-3846 or jabernard@sdcoe.net.
Funds Available for Classroom Projects through DonorsChoose.org
DonorsChoose.org is pleased to announce that a Double Your Impact offer funded by Qualcomm Incorporated was recently launched in San Diego County. While funding lasts, this means that donations will be matched dollar for dollar for all San Diego projects with a total cost of $1,000 or less. Or, to put it another way, projects are “on sale” for half-price. DonorsChoose.org is a simple way to provide students in need with resources that schools often lack. Teachers submit project proposals for materials or experiences their students need to learn. These ideas become classroom reality when concerned individuals choose projects to fund. Click here to view current San Diego County projects or visit www.donorschoose.org.
Family Friendly Schools Survey
Feedback is requested from all schools that participated for any amount of time in the Family Friendly Schools Initiative last year. Whether your school attended one training session or completed certification, your input is valuable as the District Relations team looks for ways to improve the next phase of the Family Friendly program. The online survey will take no more than five minutes and should be completed by the individual most involved with coordinating Family Friendly School certification at your site. Survey responses are requested by Wednesday, March 18. For more information, contact Jennie Breister at jbreister@sandi.net or (619) 725-5598.
Free Resources to Engage Youth/Students on Chavez Day 2009
This Wednesday, March 11, from 9–11 a.m. or 4-6 p.m., teachers and community organizations are invited to a free training on Chavez Day 2009, Si se Puede! Yes We Can! Participants will receive free educational materials and videos; free resources to teach about Cesar E. Chavez, and free tools to create standards-based service-learning projects. For more information email panayajr@cox.net or visit www.sdchavezcommittee.info.
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.
Classified Employee of the Year Nominations & Representative Selections
School sites and district offices are encouraged to nominate a deserving candidate for the 2009 Classified Employee of the Year Awards by the March 13, 5 p.m. deadline. School sites are also reminded to select a classified employee representative by April 17, who will represent their site at the Classified Employees of the Year ceremony, to be held on May 19 at University City High School. Send completed forms to: Gloria Rangel, Room 1241, Eugene Brucker Education Center.
District Trainings
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, 27 elementary schools have launched websites after this training. For information or to register, contact Geoff Smith, at gsmith2@sandi.net or (619) 725-7464.
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
Share Your Knowledge as a Discover Program Instuctor
Would you like to share your knowledge and expertise with other professionals and earn extra income? The Discover Program is seeking instructors to develop and teach classes to certificated and classified employees during the 2008-09 Spring/Summer Sessions (April – September 2009) and throughout the year. Instructors are paid at a rate of $45.29 per hour for teaching time and $30.57 for preparation time spent outside of assigned workday. For information, contact Esther Caluza at (619) 725-7431 or email ecaluza@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-April course offerings:
Insights Into Probability, Statistics, Reasoning, and Language (.5 cr.)
GATE - Differentiating Instruction Utilizing Multiple Intelligences and Learning Styles and Preferences (.5 cr.)
Reading Resources for Effective Classroom Management and Instruction - (Online/Self-Paced) (1 cr.)
Lights, Camera, Action! Using The Camcorder As An Instructional Tool (1 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:
11th Annual Cesar E. Chavez High School Essay Contest
This year’s theme is Coming Together through Service for One Another. The essay contest is open to students in grades 9-12. The essay deadline of March 13 is fast approaching. Prizes range from $100 - $1,000. All prizes will be awarded at the 11th Annual César E. Chávez Commemorative Breakfast at the San Diego Convention Center on Monday, March 30. The Grand Prize Winner will be invited to read the winning essay onstage. For more information, visit www.sdchavezcommittee.info.
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, 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 have the opportunity to win a Silver Passport to SeaWorld. 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. Contest guidelines. For more details, please contact Katherine Fortner in the Office of Congresswoman Susan Davis at (619) 280-5353 or visit www.house.gov/susandavis.
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. 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 eligible Southern California high school seniors graduating in the spring of 2009. 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 $5,000 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. Students can apply by visiting www.theleague.org.
California Young Scholars Accepting Student Nominations from Teachers California Young Scholars is 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). 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 designed to give parents valuable tools and information on ways to help their children succeed in school and in life. Childcare and refreshments 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 of 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) 496-8330.
University City Community Meeting with Board Member, John Lee Evans
Tonight, March 9, 4:30 p.m., in the University City High School Media Center, for all schools in the University City cluster. See Flyers for info English | Spanish.
District English Learner Advisory Committee
A special DELAC meeting is scheduled for Thursday, March 12, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at the Harold J. Ballard Parent Center, 2375 Congress Street (92110). The topic is Changes in English Learner Funding. Flyer Childcare is available. Call (619) 725-7283 for more information.
16th Annual San Diego Latino Film Festival
Festival runs March 12-22 at the Mission Valley Ultra Star Cinemas in Hazard Center. Free screenings are offered for middle and high school students aimed at enriching their Latino cultural understanding by viewing and discussing educational films created by up and coming San Diego artists. For film show times and information, visit the website.
La Jolla High School Choir Performs Rogers and Hart’s By Jupiter
The La Jolla High School Madrigal Choir presents the musical comedy, By Jupiter on March 27 and 28 at 7 p.m., and on March 29 at 2 p.m. in the Parker Auditorium at La Jolla High School. Tickets are $10 for adults; $5 for students. For more information, call the Vocal Music Department at (858) 454-3081, ext. 4804.
2009 Cesar E. Chavez Parade & Community Celebration
The Cesar E. Chavez Commemoration Committee presents the Cesar E. Chavez Memorial March/Parade & Community Celebration on Saturday, March 28. The parade will take place from 10 a.m. to noon and the Community Celebration is from Noon – 4 p.m. Organizations and community groups are invited to sign up and participate. For parade entry form or booth registration visit www.sdchavezcommittee.info.
Cesar E. Chavez Breakfast at the San Diego Convention Center
The 11th Annual Cesar E. Chavez Commemorative Breakfast will be held on Monday, March 30 at 7:30 a.m. at the San Diego Convention Center. This year's keynote address will be delivered by United Farm Workers (UFW) co-founder and labor leader Dolores Huerta. The breakfast will continue its yearly tradition of honoring the winners of its annual Cesar E. Chavez high school (9-12) essay contest and presenting the Cesar E. Chavez Visionary Award. For registration or sponsorship information visit www.sdchavezcommittee.info.
5th Annual San Diego Race for Autism
The 5th Annual Race for Autism will take place on Saturday, March 28, from 7 -11 a.m., in Balboa Park. Cost is $15 for children; $25 for adults. 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, go to www.RaceforAutism.org.
Whitman 50th Dedication Anniversary Celebration
All former students and employees of Walt Whitman Elementary School are invited to join the Whitman Elementary family in celebrating the school’s 50th anniversary on Friday, May 15 at 5 p.m. This very special evening will include performances by students, speeches by guest dignitaries, the dedication of a time capsule and dinner/dance under the stars. Whitman would like to include your pictures of past events at Whitman. To RSVP and to submit photos of past events, please contact the PTA at whitmanpta2008@yahoo.com.
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 flyer to R.S.V.P.
1994 Green Toyota Tercel: Includes rims, smog certification and Sony stereo. Nice first car. $1,200/obo. Call Latreece at (619) 840-0450.
1997 Honda Accord Special Edition: Great condition,123K miles, $3,500/obo. Call (619) 757-4076.
Large indoor cage for small animals: 72" h x 30" w. Solid oak bookcase and nice dark finish, solid wood coffee table with multiple drawers. $75 each. Call (619) 448-7739.
Set of 4 tires with rims, semi-new, for a Ford Explorer. $80/obo. Call (619) 501-1129.
For Rent:
1 BR/1BA duplex in Normal Heights: New paint, remodeled bathroom, newer appliances, gardener, water paid. $825/mo. Call (619) 222-0229.
2 BR Bay view home in Point Loma. Hardwood floors, 12-foot ceilings, fireplace, fruit trees, modern kitchen, all appliances, gardener, garage. Walk to Point Loma Village chocolatier, artisan baker, bookstore, cafes. $1900. Sorry, no pets. Call (619) 675-1765.
3 BR/2 BA Santee home. New appliances, new central AC/heat, new carpet and paint. Close to Hwy 52. $1750/mo. Call Robert at (858) 505-1300.
2 BR/2 BA Mission Valley Condo near Qualcomm Stadium. All amenities, new carpet and paint. $1395/mo. Call (619) 851-2858.
Wanted:
Female roommate or renter for 2 BR home – own bedroom and bath. Internet and cable access. Own refrigerator, food storage areas. Pool, patio, BBQ, 3-acre park behind home. Rancho San Diego. Rent $650 plus utilities $100. Must love dogs. Call (619) 820-4295.
Roommate to share house in Point Loma: Great view, own room and bathroom. Rent $950. Call (619) 223-4329.
Travel
Study Group Exchange Visit to Ecuador
Rotary District 5340, invites 5 educators, bilingual in Spanish, age 25 to 40, to join its Group Study Exchange (GSE) Team. The GSE Team will visit Ecuador, including the cities of Guayaquil, Quito, Cuenca and smaller villages. The Team will visit schools, observe the practice of their profession, study the educational and cultural systems of Ecuador and learn about their lifestyle while being hosted by local Rotarian families. The Group Study Exchange visit will take place October 31 - November 28, 2009. A video about GSE and an application are available at the Rotary District 5340 website. Applications are due March 28; candidate interviews will take place April 4. For more information, contact Marta Knight, 2009 Ecuador GSE Team Leader at Marta_Knight@yahoo.com.
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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