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Annual Advanced Placement (AP) Course Renewals Due |
| Beginning this month, the College Board’s AP Audit website opens to complete the annual renewal of all Advanced Placement (AP) courses before the opening of the new school year. Principals or their designated AP Course Audit Administrators are responsible for renewing previously authorized courses that will again be offered in 2009-10 and for adding any online AP courses to a school’s Audit Ledger. Authorized teachers who have moved schools should transfer their existing AP Audit accounts and have them authorized by their new administrator. Teachers without previous AP authorization must submit a course syllabus and AP Course Audit Form. All transactions can be performed online. For more information, contact Rhonda Zawadzki at rzawadzki@sandi.net. |
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New Instructional Resources and Materials Department |
The Instructional Media Center and Instructional Materials Department have merged to form the Instructional Resources and Materials Department. The department will continue to offer students, parents, and staff quality assistance, educational resources, and materials. A new website is forthcoming. In the interim, visit http://www.sandi.net/IMC/ and http://www.sandi.net/depts/instructional_materials/index.html to explore available resources. For more information, contact Robin Clabaugh at (858) 496-8466. |
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2009-10 Bell Times Update |
| Principals are reminded to update families and school communities on bell times, with most schools remaining on the same schedule, and others with minor to major changes. View a complete list of updated bell times for all schools. Schools should update their websites immediately and plan to send Connect-ED messages to families with a bell time update throughout the summer. |
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Partnership Displays at the Ed Center |
Bulletin boards at the Ed Center are available for schools, departments, district programs and business partners to showcase examples of student and community engagement. Contact Kathy Gartland at (619) 725-5592 or kgartland@sandi.net. |
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Pianos Available to School Sites |
Contact Karen Childress-Evans, director, VAPA, (858) 539-5349 or kchildressevans@sandi.net. |
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District Trainings |
- New On-Line Registration System for District Trainings
The web-based system Electronic Registrar On-line (ERO) has been activated for employees to sign up for all professional development and training provided by the district. User-friendly features include: a quick-search for course descriptions, printing ‘transcripts’ of past courses, automated waiting lists and course reminders, driving directions and a direct link to the district’s substitute system (SAMS).
Log in to ERO at http://sandi.net/ero . A job aid  is also available online.
For more information, contact the IT HelpDesk at (619) 725-7500.
- District Purchase Card Training
District Purchase Card training will be held from 10 a.m. to noon, on August 27, September 16, October 14, and November 18, in the Ed Center auditorium. Training is required for new card holders, approvers or reconcilers who have not yet attended this class. RSVP to Julie Nguyen in the Fiscal Control Office at (619) 725-7669 or jnguyen1@sandi.net.
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Professional Development |
- Free Newspaper Subscriptions for the Classroom
Union-Tribune Newspaper in Education (NIE) provides free curriculum, lesson plans and both print and electronic newspaper subscriptions to schools at no charge. Read more or visit the website for more information.
- Writing Matters Workshop for Administrators
On Wednesday, August 19, the San Diego Area Writing Project is offering a half-day workshop designed to help principals and vice principals explore ways to implement school-wide writing supports to improve student achievement through research-based, relevant professional development for classroom teachers. The workshop will be held from 8 a.m. to noon, at UC San Diego. Registration fee is $75. See registration form
for more information.
- The Queen Smith Award for Commitment to Education
Nominations are now being accepted for The Council of the Great City Schools annual award. $2,000 will be awarded for an educator who has made significant contributions to education and to the community. Nominees must be professional educators and active members of The Council of the Great City Schools. View a complete list of eligibility requirements and the nomination form
online. Nominations must be received by mail by August 21.
- CSET Prep Courses
Teacher Preparation and Induction will offer California Subject Examinations for Teacher (CSET) Prep Courses to prepare teachers for the November 7 exam. Classes begin Thursday, October 8. Courses are available in Single Subject English , Mathematics , Science , and Social Science , plus Multiple Subjects . Courses are free for district employees; $60.00 for Charter schools and all others. The deadline to register is Thursday, October 1, by 5 p.m. Click individual subjects above for schedules. Download a registration form . For more information, you can contact Lucy Delvalle at ldelvalle@sandi.net or (858) 539-5330.
- Discover Program Instructors Wanted
The Discover Program is seeking instructors to develop and teach classes to certificated and classified employees 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) 725-7138 or email ecaluza@sandi.net.
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Student Opportunities |
- Fiddlin' Around
On Tuesday, August 18, from 10:30-11:30 a.m., Classics Philharmonic Concertmaster Healy Henderson will introduce students and parents to the wonderful world of the fiddle. Using music to accompany a story, making a musically-themed craft project, and hands-on fiddle demonstrations are included, as well as an ice cream social and summer-end celebration. Cost is $10 per child, ages 3-10. Adults are free and parents must remain with their children. Space is limited and pre-registration is encouraged. Please contact Classics 4 Kids at (619) 231-2311 for information and reservations, or e-mail mscire@classics4kids.com.
- San Diego Democratic Women’s Club Student Scholarship
The fourth annual SDDWC Student Scholarship Award is designed to further the educational opportunities of a qualified Class of 2010 graduating female high school senior. Applications for the $1,000 award are due February 23. See application
for more information.
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New on the Web |
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In the News |
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See San Diego Unified School District Newsfeed for more district news. |
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Upcoming Events |
- A Day in the Life of a Sailor
On Wednesday, August 19, join the Navy School Liaison Officers to learn “A Day in the Life of a Sailor”, aimed at helping military dependent students to gain an understanding of everyday Navy life, the Navy’s mission and capabilities. The event takes place at Naval Base San Diego, from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Cost is $3 per person. See flier for more information and to RSVP.
- Back-2-School Resource Fair and Enrollment Event
On Thursday, August 20, San Diego Unified and the Navy School Liaison Program will co-host a resource fair and enrollment event for families new to the area. The event will take place at Farb Middle School, from 3:30 – 6:30 p.m., and is intended as a “one stop shop” for families. See flier for more information.
- New ERAA Conference
The 6th Annual New Everybody Recommitting to Academic Achievement (ERAA) Conference will be held on Saturday, August 22, from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at Lincoln High School. Registration forms are provided in English
, Spanish
and Somali
. For more information, contact Zoniece Jones, conference chair, at (619) 264-6870.
- Save the Date – Kids’ NewsDay
The 20th annual Union-Tribune Kids’ NewsDay will take place on October 20. The “one dollar, one paper, one day a year” fundraiser benefits Rady Children’s Hospital. Schools, classes or activity groups interested in participating can go to online or see flier for more information.
View upcoming events throughout the district. ( Campus Calendar ) |
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Employee Discounts |
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New Addition:
San Diego Unified School District Employee Discounts webpage |
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Classified Ads |
For Sale
- "Quickie" wheel chair: battery operated, like new. $550/obo. Please contact Lucy De La Torre at (619) 446-7396 or ldelatorre@sandi.net.
- 2004 Damon Intruder motor home: Two slide-outs, 36.5 ft., 6,400 miles. Make offer. Call Jose at (858) 793-4686.
- 1995 Jeep Cherokee: automatic 6 cylinder, A/C, 4x2, 164,125 miles, AM/FM/CD, good tires, well-maintained and runs great. $2,200. Call (619) 955-8490.
- Maytag Plus heavy duty washer and dryer: washer has two speeds, super capacity and ten cycles; dryer has electronic dry control, dryness monitor and six cycles. Both work very well. $280. Call (619) 955-8490.
Travel
- Roosevelt Middle School staffers are organizing a 9-day Thanksgiving 2009 cruise from Venice to the Greek Islands and Croatia for $1,495 + taxes (air + cruise). For information, contact Sandra at sandraboe@sbcglobal.net.
- Join Roosevelt Middle School staffers during Spring Break 2010 (March 27 – April 2) in the Galapagos for $1,995 + taxes (air + land). E-mail: sandraboe@sbcglobal.net.
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| 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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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. |
