California Fire Code requires that chairs set-up for commencement ceremonies and similar events must be tied together if they are not fixed to the floor. Events with 300 chairs or less are exempt. The requirement prevents chairs from being jostled about and impeding egress in the event of an emergency. The fire department prefers that all chairs be bonded together, however the code requires chairs to be bonded in groups of 3 or more. Please contact Glenn Boogren at the Risk Management Department with questions at (858) 637-3698 or gboogren@sandi.net .

San Diego Unified departments and divisions have the opportunity to influence the career experience of our future workforce, while helping students secure summer employment, with participation in the federally-funded Work Investment Act (WlA) Summer Hire-A-Youth Internship Program . The goal is to provide approximately 600 SDUSD students, ages 14 to 21, with paid summer work. Students will earn $8-10 per/hour and will be paid by San Diego Unified with federal funds provided by the program. Submit an Intern Request Form by Friday, May 29.  For more information, call Mary Bostwick or Ashley Nall at (858) 573-5898 or e-mail mbostwick@sandi.net.

With all the news surrounding banking and investment entities, here is clarification regarding employee tax sheltered annuity plans. The district’s third party administrator for tax sheltered annuity plans is VALIC, the Variable Annuity Life Insurance Company. Although they are a subsidiary of AIG, VALIC is a separate and distinct insurance entity based in Texas. In the near future, employees will receive notice of the name change on the Retirement Manager website and other materials received from our third party administrator. Please contact Deanne Maier at (619) 725-7670 or Susan Freedman at (619) 725-7672 should you have questions.

Due to the many transfers at the end of the school year, school sites, divisions and departments are reminded to change or delete signature information for site bank accounts, investment accounts and procurement card information. For new signature cards or procurement card changes, send requests to Julie Nguyen at jnguyen1@sandi.net or call (619) 725-7669.

Friday, May 29, is the deadline for the Partnerships in Education survey and the Volunteer Program survey  . Please refer to Administrative Circular # 97  or contact Ellen Tiffany at etiffany@sandi.net or (619) 725-5594.

Friday, May 29, 5 p.m., is the deadline to submit interest in one of three Community Service Association (CSA) board member seats that will become vacant on June 30. Contact Michele Fettig, CSA Secretary/Treasurer, at (619) 282-9596 or mfettig@sandi.net .

On Thursday, May 28 at 6 p.m., the Association of African American Educators will honor 4th through 12th grade African American students throughout the district at a Salute to African American Students, “Touching the Spirit Annual Student Awards” program. Held at SDSU, Montezuma Hall, the program will celebrate student achievement, community service and cultural heritage. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Wendell Bass at wbass@sandi.net or Debra I. Holmes-Brown at dbrown1@sandi.net .

The American Red Cross is accepting nominations for the 7th annual Real Heroes Breakfast, scheduled for Friday, October 9. Through July 1, nominations can be submitted to the local Red Cross for any heroic act that occurred between June 2008 and July 2009. Adult, youth and law enforcement are among the ten nomination categories. Nominations can be submitted online at www.sdarc.org . For more information, please call (858) 309-1273.

New Elementary Master Schedule Building Tutorials
Three new Zangle Online Tutorials have been created to help with the process of building elementary master schedules. The web-based tutorials can be accessed on any computer with internet access and are custom-designed to guide employees on the use of Zangle Elementary Master Schedule Building components. The new modules are:

1. Updating Faculty:
   • Adding faculty status records for new faculty
   • Setting Zangle Web Permissions
2. Setting up the Master Schedule:
   • How to add a course section for a new teacher
   • How to change a course section for a teacher
   • How to add multiple courses for faculty who are teaching combination classes
3. Assigning Students to classes:
   • How to add students to a course section

• Discover Program Summer Sessions
  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 Summer Sessions (Jul.-Sep.’09) 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
  The Discover Program’s May-June professional development and training opportunities offering district credits include:
  
  
  • Beginning Moodle (1 cr.)
  • CPR-Basic Life Support and First Aid (.5 cr.)
  • GATE - Differentiating Instruction with Dimensions of Depth and Complexity Icons (.5 cr.)
  • Re-directing for a Cooperative Classroom™ (1 cr.)
  • Garden/Landscape Design, Part 1 and 2 (.5 cr.)
  • Functional Spanish for K-12 Teachers, Administrators, and Staff - A Guide for Communicating with Students and Their Families, Part I (1 cr.)
  • Reading Resources for Effective Classroom Management and Instruction (Online/Self-Paced) (1 cr.)
  Register early to avoid class cancellations.  Classes are held based on registrations received.  See flier for course descriptions and registration form or go to the DISCOVER website, or from the district website. For information contact Esther Caluza at (619) 725-7431 or ecaluza@sandi.net.
  
  
• Character Matters Conference
  The University of San Diego will hold the Character Matters Conference June 30-July 1, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Teachers, principals, counselors and administrators are invited to attend. Cost is $200 per attendee; $150 for schools that send four or more teachers; $60 for students with ID. Both graduate credit and professional development units are available for those who attend both days of the conference and participate in four on-line sessions. Teachers should seek prior district approval for salary advancement units. For more information, see the conference outline or e-mail character@sandiego.edu or call (619) 260-2250.  Register early. Vist the website for the chance to win free Character Matters materials.
  
  
• 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. Plan to attend an informational meeting to learn more. For information, contact Julia Groff at jgroff@sandi.net .
  
  
• READ/San Diego Tutor Conference
  The 19th annual conference will be held at the Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice at USD, providing literacy tutors, teachers and literacy professionals opportunities for learning and practicing innovative teaching skills through hands-on workshops. The conference features a keynote speech by Sandra L. McBrayer, CEO of the Children’s Initiative. Learn more and register  by June 12, or contact Helen Warner or Valerie Hardie from READ/San Diego at (619) 527-5475.

• Recreational Music Center Summer Music Camps
  RMC is offering more than $10,000 in scholarships for students entering grades 5-8, from beginner to intermediate levels. Six sessions run between June 22-July 30. See flier  and scholarship information  or visit the website for registration information.
  
  
• Community Service Credit through The Stand Against MS
  Students are invited to host lemonade stands on Saturday, May 30, in the Stand Against MS. Students hosting stands will learn to manage time, promotions and money, in addition to receiving approved community service hours.
  Sign up for your Stand Against MS online or call Heather at (760) 448-8446. Read about Sammy , a student at Miramar Ranch Elementary School, who is taking a Stand against his father’s MS.

• Free Parenting Classes through Parent University
  Ballard Parent Center in Old Town will host a new quarter of free parenting classes ( Flier English | Spanish ), through June 17, on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings. Classes include “Reading to Learn!”, “MegaSkills” and “Can We Talk?” and are offered in both English and Spanish. Transportation and childcare are available.
  
  
• California Advisory Council on Education Events (CACEE)
  CACEE presents the following parent team trainings for SSC, DAC, ELAC, DELAC, CEAC, CAC, AAAC, AADAC, GATE and Chairpersons:
  • Summer Summit Retreat , May 28 registration deadline for the Fri-Sat, June 26-27 retreat, Dana Resort Hotel
  • Monthly Group Training , basic and advanced sessions begin August 2009, Dana Resort Hotel
  • Parent Bootcamp , onsite training

• Superintendent’s Friday Notes
• New Administrative Circulars and Bulletins
• SDUSD 2020 Vision for Local Excellence
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San Diego Union-Tribune
• May 24, 2009
  Road to Graduation
  
  
• May 23, 2009
  Students Get Second Chance to Make Grade
  
  
• May 23, 2009
  Teens Train for Careers in Medicine

• Benchley Weinberger Elementary presents Annie Jr.
  On May 28, 29 and 30, Benchley Weinberger students will perform Annie Jr. at 6:30 p.m., with special school day performances on May 28 and 29 at 12:30 p.m. See the school website for more information.
  
  
• Festival of Student Work - IB Film Studies Program
  On Saturday, May 30, IB Film Studies students from San Diego High’s School of International Studies will present a festival of their photographic and film work at the Ken Theatre in Kensington. This free celebration will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. For more information contact Karen Wroblewski, principal, at (619) 525-7464 ext. 2801 or kwroblewski@sandi.net .
  
  
• Birney Elementary Rummage Sale and Pancake Breakfast
  The annual event will take place on Saturday, May 30, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., with a pancake breakfast served from 9-11 a.m. See flyer  . For more information, go to http://birneybuzz.blogspot.com/
  
  
• Bayview Terrace Elementary’s Annual Military Appreciation Day
  On Friday, June 5, from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m., the special event will include music by the Navy Band, poetry and essay readings, patriotic songs, military displays, and special letters and banners made for the troops overseas. Hamburgers and hot dogs will be served. For information, contact Bayview Terrace Elementary, (858) 273-5244.
  
  
• AASD Summerfest “Academy Awards Night – Our Stars Are Retiring”
  The Administrators Association San Diego City Schools annual end of year event will take place on Thursday, June 18, at the Mission Valley Resort. Tickets are $20 members; $35 guests. Register no later than June 8.

• Byron King, O’Farrell Community School ( Flier )
  Thursday, May 28, at the Bayview Baptist Church
  
  
• Twain High School Retirees ( Flier )
  Stephanie Mendenhall, Carol Simonson, Patricia Khalifa, Kathy Bell, Joann Bertsch, Mary Ann Jones, Cathy Lea and Bobbi Forcier, Wednesday, June 3, at the 94th Aero Squadron.
  
  
• Strategic Sourcing and Contracts, Distribution, Physical Plant Operations Stockroom, and Materiel Control ( Flier )
  Beverlee Tucker-Branch, Michele Brown, Dave Burnett, Dan Crestetto, Gabe Delgado, Tempie Murphy and Mary Olson, Friday, June 5, at the SDUSD Supply Center, Building M
  
  
• Lewis Middle School Retirees ( Flier )
  Sandy Hallum-Torres, Maryann Jones, Sally McArdle, Susan Moxley, Louis Regas, Dennis Schaefer, Debbie Shorey and Steve Tedrow, Friday, June 5, private home
  
  
• Clara Brown, Crawford Complex
  Friday, June 5, at Sammy’s Woodfired Pizza in La Mesa. Contact Susan Thompson or Tina Blake at (619) 583-2504 x 2500
  
  
• Dana Middle School ( Flier  )
  Jane Singleton, Dave Levin, Grant Fleener, Kay Determan and Sandra Sinai, Friday, June 5, private home
  
  
• Elaine Saville, Jefferson Elementary ( Flier )
  Sunday, June 7, 11 a.m., at the Bali Hai Restaurant
  
  
• Terry M. Scott, Special Education Division ( Flier )
  Monday, June 8, at the Le Rondelet Condominiums Clubhouse
  
  
• School of Science, Connections & Technology ( Flier  )
  Nancy Benson, Bonnie Shrock, Vicki Walker, Doris Herbert and MSG Julian Nunez, Wednesday, June 10, at the Revere Center
  
  
• Ileana Chavarin, Translation Services ( Flier  )
  Friday, June 12, at the Pacific Beach Center
  
  
• E. Rae Riner, Gage Elementary School
  Saturday, June 13, at the Eagles Hall in Hillcrest. Contact Pam or Carol Schroder at (619) 463-0202
  
  
• Jean Brown, Holmes Elementary School ( Flier  )
  Tuesday, June 16, at the Barnes Tennis Center
  
  
• Ethel Daniels, Hage Elementary School ( Flier  )
  Wednesday June 17, at Acapulco Restaurant in Old Town
  
  
• Garfield High School
  Paula Real, Ross Warfel, Ronnie Stewart, Carol Giesing, Harriet Thompson and Toni Castillo, Friday, June 19. Contact Anna Vasquez at avasquez@sandi.net for details.
  
  
• Jackie Kenworthy, Jefferson Elementary
  Retiring after 35 years of teaching. Please send well-wishes c/o: Maria Shingledecker at (619) 293-4406 or mshingledecker@sandi.net .

Community member Atousa Hasheminejad, a hairstylist with the Avia Salon and Spa in La Mesa, is offering a $25 gift certificate towards hair services to all employees in appreciation for their dedication and commitment to students. Limited to one certificate per employee. Print the gift certificate .

For Sale:

• Tenor Saxophone: vintage Martin, overhauled. $750. Call Jim (619) 818-1266 or Karen (858) 539-5349.
  
  
• California King bed and mattress: Good condition. $100. Call Binh at (619) 725-5675.
  
  
• Executive Oak Desk: L-configuration with slide-out keyboard shelf, lockable drawers, new condition. $200. Call (619) 247-4215.

For Rent:

• Bedroom in Rolando Village home: Garage, W/D, large deck. Only $700/mo. Contact Kandice at (858) 490-8503.
  
  
• Studio in Clairemont: 6333 Mt. Ada Rd. Remodeled, upper unit, pools, gym, balcony, large closets, assigned parking. $825/mo. (incl. water & trash). Call (858) 598-1111 x114.
  
  
• Mission Valley Condo: Spacious one bedroom, full bath, pool, spa, tennis courts, dedicated parking and more. $1090/mo. Call (619) 885-5616.

Wanted:

• Roommate to share 2BR/2BA condo in Mission Valley. Includes pool, tennis courts, AC, on-site laundry. Call Susan at (619) 379-8894.
  
  
• Roommate to share Mission Valley town home. Own room, pvt. bath, h/w floors, cable, utilities, W/D, pool, gym. Prefer graduate/doctoral student or professional. Share with female professional and 2 small dogs. Non-smoking, no pets. $800. Call (619) 847-8785.

Travel

• San Diego High School staff are planning a 21-day river and land tour of China from June 23- July 14, 2009. $3,095 inc. airfare. If interested, e-mail Sheila at stannenbaum@sandi.net.
  
  
• 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 milannes.mail@gmail.com.

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