On Saturday, June 13, from 2-5 p.m., Board Vice President Richard Barrera invites administrators, employees, families and school supporters to a community meeting on the budget cuts. Breakout sessions include: Volunteering in the Classroom; Creative Music, Art, Sports and After-School Enrichment Programs; School Accountability; and Legislative Action. The event will take place at San Diego City College. See fliers (English | Spanish) for more information.
Purchase Card Program Suspended
Based on action by the Board of Education on June 2, the Pcard program is suspended until further notice. Purchases already made must be reconciled and approved during the regular reconciliation period of June 16-29, 2009. Exceptions require approval from Deputy Superintendent Chuck Morris. Please use the existing exception form, and send directly to Dr. Morris’ office for approval. If approved, the form will be forwarded to the controller who will notify the cardholder when the limit has been changed. Contact Julie Nguyen at (619) 725-7669 or Sandy Davis at (619) 725-7756 if you have any questions.
Closeout of Travel Authorizations
Travel authorizations must be closed out in the same fiscal year as when they were approved by a branch manager. To do so, an expense report should be created using the "copy from travel authorization" option. Expense reports must be submitted and processed even when the only expenses were prepaid. This step is critical to ensure all encumbrances are properly reversed and all expenses are properly recognized in department budgets. Employees should submit expense reports within two weeks of returning from an authorized event.
The only travel authorizations that should remain in an approved status are those created this fiscal year for events taking place on or after July 1, 2009. These travel authorizations will "roll over" and encumbrances will be re-established within 2009-10 budgets. Please contact Accounts Payable for questions.
Summer Enrollment for SES Free Tutoring Program
The NCLB Supplemental Educational Services (SES) Department is getting a jumpstart on 2009-10 enrollment for free tutoring. During the month of July, eligible students at all current PI Schools will receive SES Enrollment Booklets via US mail. (Only schools in year 2 or more for 2009-10 will be eligible to receive SES). Five Meet the Providers Fairs have been scheduled during the month of September to assist parents in making informed decisions. The deadline to submit the enrollment application is Wednesday, September 30. Visit the SES website or call (619) 262-0316 for more information.
Elementary Response to Intervention Review
The Elementary Response to Intervention Committee (RTI) is hosting a review of Tier II literacy and mathematics intervention materials. Elementary teachers and site administrators are encouraged to visit the Instructional Materials Department at the IMC to review the materials. The event will be open from 12:30 to 5 p.m., weekdays from June 11-17. Publisher representatives will be available to answer questions on Thursday, June 18, from 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. Click here for a list of materials that will be on display.
Free BBQ for Students and Families Kicks Off the Summer Fun Café
It’s time to spread the word about this valuable program for low-income families. Nutritious lunches will be available all summer through the USDA Seamless Summer Feeding Option. The program provides free lunches and snacks to children ages 2-18 years in neighborhoods where more than 50% of the students qualify for free and reduced-price meals at their schools. Meals will be available at 21 community parks through a partnership with the City of San Diego Department of Parks and Recreation, at several SDUSD schools and at MCAS Miramar. The Summer Fun Café BBQ kickoff event will be on Wednesday, June 24, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at the Skyline Hills Community Park. For more information, visit the Food Services Department website.
Partnerships in Education and Volunteer Program End-of-Year Surveys
Through June 26, Southern California Schools VEBA invites employees to reach their health and wellness goals with a healthy “Bucket List” of easy steps to incorporate into daily life. Read more for information on registration, eligibility for personal health coaching, guidelines and prizes for completing the challenge by July 26. For questions, contact healthcoach@vebaonline.com or (619) 466-4386.
Special Offer for 2009 SERP Participants
If you are participating in the district's 2009 Supplemental Early Retirement Plan, California Coast Credit Union can help with exploring investment options. See flier for more information on a special IRA certificate and a complimentary retirement consultation.
District Trainings
Educational Technology Summer PD
The EdTech Department is offering limited summer technology workshops (July 6-9; July 13-16) in PC and Mac computer basics; MS Word and Powerpoint; creating videos; iMovie 09; Using Digital Images in the Classroom; Google Collaborative Tools; Wikis & Blogs; Promethean ActivBoard; Online Databases & Streaming; and Moodle. For course descriptions, dates and times, go to http://edtech.sandi.net . Register online at http://registration.sandi.net . For questions, contact Susan Levine slevine@sandi.net or (858) 503-1700.
Elementary Master Schedule Building Tutorials Now Online
“Updating Faculty”, “Setting up the Master Schedule” and “Assigning Students to Classes” are the three latest tutorials available online on the eLearning section of the Zangle Training website.
Professional Development
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 e-mail ecaluza@sandi.net
Discover Program Course Offerings
The Discover Program’s June professional development and training opportunities offering district credits include:
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 within the district website. For information contact Esther Caluza at (619) 725-7431 or ecaluza@sandi.net
Student Opportunities
African American Writers and Artists, Inc. San Diego
The African American Writers & Artists, Inc. of San Diego in collaboration with the Malcolm X Library will hold the 7th Annual Writing Awards and Celebration on June 20, at 6 p.m. at the Malcolm X Library & Performing Arts Center. A $300 scholarship and prizes will be presented to the students submitting winning essays on “Turning Lemons into Lemonade”. To enter, students must be enrolled in summer courses at any college, university, community college or vocational institution and be between 18 - 24 years of age. Deadline is Wednesday, June 10. See guidelines and application for more information.
San Diego African American Alumni Association Scholarships
The June 13 deadline is fast approaching for three scholarships being offered:
General Scholarship - $1000 to student(s) accepted to a 4-year college or university
Peggy Minafee Scholarship - $500 to a student majoring in the performing arts
Paulette McFarland Scholarship - $1000 to student(s) accepted to a Historically Black College or University (HBCU)
Please visit www.sd4a.com for an application and more information.
SCPA Summer Intensive Auditions this Saturday, June 13
On Saturday, June 13, auditions will be held on campus for the San Diego School of Creative and Performing Arts (SCPA) Summer Intensive, to be held August 3-14. Taught by SCPA faculty and master artists from San Diego and Los Angeles, the intensive two-week pilot program is designed to give advancing high school students an opportunity to further their development in their chosen arts discipline. Program is free for accepted students. Contact Richard Trujillo at (619) 470-0555 ext. 212 to schedule an audition time.
San Diego Children’s Choir Summer Music Program The San Diego Children’s Choir Summer Music Workshops are an affordable day camp experience for boys and girls who share a passion for music. The Making Music Workshop flier
, July 27-31, is open to students ages 6-10 years. The Musicianship Skills and Vocal Technique Workshop flier
, is open to incoming 8th-12th graders. Read more on the San Diego Children’s Choir flier
, or for scholarship and additional information, contact Donna Icenhower at (858) 587-1087 or DonnaIcenhower@sdcchoir.org.
Parent Opportunities
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.
June 5, 2009
KUSI News and Univision reported on the Game On! Attendance Initiative, featuring Mission Bay High
Upcoming Events
Registration Deadline is Today for AASD Summerfest
Today, June 8, is the registration deadline for the Administrators Association San Diego City Schools annual end of year event, which will take place on Thursday, June 18, at the Mission Valley Resort. Tickets are $20 members; $35 guests.
Sandburg Elementary Concert on the Green Tomorrow, June 9, the Sandburg Band and Orchestra will perform under the stars. The concert takes place on campus from 6-7 p.m. For more information, contact Laurie Hinzman, principal, at (858) 566-0510 x1103.
Law Enforcement Kids’ Night
Tomorrow, June 9, families are invited to a Law Enforcement Kids’ Night, from 5-7 p.m., at the Chick-Fil-A on Sports Arena Blvd. Fingerprinting, DNA kits, McGruff the Crime Dog and various law enforcement vehicles will be featured. See flier for more information.
Free Community Screening – Films Highlight AP Courses and A-G Requirements
On Wednesday, June 10, at 6 p.m., the Media Arts Center San Diego’s Teen Producers Project will present two free screenings geared towards parents and students in the African-American community. These short documentaries highlight the importance of participating in Advanced Placement courses and the “A-G” college requirements. Screenings will take place at the North County Regional Education Complex in San Marcos. See flier.
Cherokee Point Elementary Principal Honored On June 18, at 8 a.m., the City of San Diego will present a Principal Higa Day proclamation at Cherokee Point Elementary. Mr. Higa is being recognized for his dedication to students and families and actively supporting community involvement as a critical factor in helping students to succeed in school and in life. The City Heights Police Department, City Council Member Todd Gloria and other city dignitaries will present the proclamation.
La Jolla Festival of the Arts Benefits Adapted Physical Education Support the Adapted Physical Education (APE) Department by attending the La Jolla Festival of the Arts, June 20-21, on the UCSD campus. Proceeds benefit APE and other organizations that support San Diegans with disabilities. For more information and discount coupons, visit www.lajollaartfestival.org.
Terry M. Scott, Special Education Division ( Flier)
Monday, June 8, at the Le Rondelet Condominiums Clubhouse
School of Science, Connections & Technology: Nancy Benson, Bonnie Shrock, Vicki Walker, Doris Herbert and MSG Julian Nunez
Wednesday, June 10, at the Revere Center ( Flier )
University City High: Jean Claude Beauville, Ed Bohe, Charlotte Bradley, Roseann Concannon, Mary Conway, Moe Felix, Mary Gabriel, Holly Harding, Linda Hathaway, Candy Johnson, Frank Petersen, Mike Roberts, Barry Roth, Kathy Salkin, Donna St. Aubin Vehar, Nancy Steinhart, Cheryl Tallerday, Barbara Thompson, Susan von Lindern, Nanci White, Jane Yamamoto and Ed Yandall Wednesday, June 10, at the Doubletree Hotel Mission Valley ( Flier )
Ileana Chavarin, Translation Services ( Flier )
Friday, June 12, at the Pacific Beach Center
Longfellow School: Julian Valdivia, Laura Romero, Joyce Martin, Barbara Kerr, Mike Biery, Ana Fuentes and Mary-Anne Small
June 12, private home ( Flier )
Library Services Retirees
Friday, June 12, at the IMC. Contact Janet Simpson at jsimpson1@sandi.net or (858) 496-8448.
E. Rae Riner, Gage Elementary School
Saturday, June 13, at the Eagles Hall in Hillcrest. Contact Pam or Carol Schroder at (619) 463-0202.
Adapted Physical Education: Lillian Dulaney, Joel Harris, Joanne Lynn and Larry Irmer
Monday, June 15, at the Barnes Tennis Center for Dulaney/Harris/Lynn. ( Flier )
Jean Brown, Holmes Elementary School ( Flier )
Tuesday, June 16, at the Barnes Tennis Center
Hoover High: Betty Anderson, Robert Deatherage, Todd Kupras, Celina Mann, Dennis Rockstroh, Mike Askey, Dennis Donley, Pfeifer Lacy, Mario Rodriguez, Marvette Saucer, Carol Chie, Pat Fuller, William Lee and Joe Rudolph Tuesday, June 16, at the Old Town Mexican Café. Contact Herman Acosta at (619) 283-6281. ( Flier )
Wangenheim Middle: Ming Bacala, Johnalee Bean, Michael Brown, Reid Braden, Nancy Busley, Brent Evans, Pat Hart, Robert Gallardo, Dean Hickman, Colleen MacDonald, LaMerle Mouton, Ron Noel, Rosemary Pearson, Susan Porter, Lucie Sovinsky and Joe Tipane Tuesday, June 16, private home ( Flier )
Ethel Daniels, Hage Elementary School ( Flier )
Wednesday June 17, at Acapulco Restaurant in Old Town
Janet Delaney, Community Relations Department ( Flier )
Friday, June 19, at the Ed Center, Room 2226
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.
Sam Wong, Human Resources Department
Thursday, June 25, at the Admiral Kidd Club ( Flier )
Aurelia Parra, Food Services Department
Friday, June 26, at Revere Center
Finance Department: Cathy Walsh, Connie Malmquist, Dorothy Hunter, Gamy Rayburn, Jean Mills, Lynn Goodner, Nancy McClure, Polly Bell, Sabrina Hereford, Sandra Morgan, Valerie Sargent, Virgil Garcia and Virginia Mears Friday, June 26, at El Torito in Mission Valley ( Flier )
Kathy Pons, Information Technology Department
Monday, June 29, at the Adam’s Avenue Grill ( Flier )
Audubon Elementary: Marcia Gugerty, Sharon Kitchen and Alice Vaughn Wednesday, July 8, a the Bonita Golf Club ( Flier )
Kimbrough Elementary: Pamela Smith-Brown, Arlene Taylor and Leah Tussey Friday, July 10, at El Torito in Mission Valley ( Flier )
Field Elementary: Joanna Airhart, Patty Carlson, Carole Phillips and Robin Stern
Please send your favorite memories and best wishes for the honorees to the attention of Linda Earlston at learlston@sandi.net or (858) 273-3323.
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.
The Mental Health Resource Center honors Larinda Pilkerton (27 years), Myrna Romero (21 years), and Linda Rubin (31 years).
For more information, call (858) 636-4375.
Padres Tickets: Two tickets for great seats at the July 3 Padres vs. Dodgers game. For price and more information, e-mail Debi at dsoperrainey@sandi.net.
2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse (GS): Manual shift, runs great. $3,200 obo. Call Adrian at (619) 316-7960.
1993 Geo Storm: Blue, runs great, fuel saver, average body condition. $1,400 obo. Call Fred at (619) 405-8219.
Antique standing desk, podium and other collectibles: Call (303) 995-7415 to make an offer or for more information.
Wanted:
Black umbrellas: Need 14, old or new in working condition, to be used for a summer, non- profit arts program combining art and astronomy. Please call Mary at (619) 886-4377.
Travel
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.
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 .
Join staff members from Roosevelt Middle School during Spring Break 2010 (March 27 – April 2) in the Galapagos for $1,995 + taxes (air + land). Contact: sandraboe@sbcglobal.net .
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.
open with the free Acrobat® Reader®:
