Wednesday, October 7, is International Walk To School Day. If your school is participating in this annual safety event, the Communications Department would like to know. Please email the planned activities and time, if applicable, to Jack Brandais, media relations specialist, at jbrandais@sandi.net.
Oasis Tutors Available for K-4 Students
The Community Relations Department will be training new OASIS tutors through October 1. The OASIS Intergenerational Tutoring Program brings together older adults, ages 50 years+, and K-4 grade students to promote success and enjoyment of reading. Tutors commit to volunteering one hour per week and work one-to-one or in small groups with the same students(s) throughout the year. For information on how to request an OASIS tutor, call Nancy Hemmings at (619) 725-5597.
Mandatory Training for Campus Security Assistants
The district will be providing a mandatory three-day workshop for Campus Security Assistants who have not gone through the training. The full series provides the 24 hours of training required by the Education Code Section 38001.5 for Campus Security Assistants. Participants must attend all three days in order to receive credit. Training will be held October 6, 7 and 8, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Education Center, Annex 9 Testing room. Employees must register by October 1. See registration form for more information or contact Ester Victorio in Human Resources at (619) 725-8114 or evictorio@sandi.net.
Connect-ED Authorized Users
School principals were recently sent an e-mail request by Blackboard-Connect to verify all authorized users of the school-wide system by September 30. Only individuals confirmed by the principal will have access in the 2009-10 school year. All other users will be deleted from the system for security purposes. This update is separate from the Connect-ED Teacher classroom system. For more information, visit www.sandi.net/ConnectED.
Step Up to the Challenge
Southern California SchoolsVEBA announces StepUp to the Challenge, encouraging participants to walk extra flights of stairs. Adding a few more steps to your daily routine increases the amount of your physical activity and improves your overall health and well-being. The challenge runs September 28 through November 22. Interested participants should register at www.vebaonline.com under the Health & Fitness Challenge, Step Up to the Challenge section or read more here.
Free K-5 Homework Toolkits in October
The Ballard Parent Center is providing elementary schools free homework toolkits to assist with conducting homework workshops for parents. Participating school will receive a copy of the PowerPoint presentation or transparencies and parent handout masters in English and Spanish. The workshop is designed to help students get organized for homework. Contact Derri Ironfield (dironfield@sandi.net) for more information.
New District Logo Standards
Guidelines for the new district logo for all print and web materials can be found at www.sandi.net in Site Shortcuts. All central offices, schools and employees are urged to follow these guidelines for all district-related communications in order to maintain the integrity of the new design. For questions, please contact communications@sandi.net.
Enrollment for SES Free Tutoring Through September 30
Supplemental Educational Services (SES) Free Tutoring Booklets were mailed to all eligible students in July. (Only schools in year 2 or more for 2009-10 are eligible to receive SES). Five Meet the Providers Fairs for Parents (English | Spanish) 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, at 5 p.m. For more information and to view the 2009-10 Free Tutoring Enrollment Booklet in multiple languages, visit the SES website or call (619) 262-0316.
District Purchase Card Training
District Purchase Card training will be held from 10 a.m. to noon, on October 21 and November 18, in the Ed Center auditorium. Training is required for all 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.
Professional Development
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 Multiple Subjects. Courses are free for district employees; $60 for Charter schools and all others. Register deadline is 5 p.m. on Thursday, October 1. See registration form and schedules for all subjects (Multi-page PDF). For more information, contact Lucy Delvalle at ldelvalle@sandi.net or (858) 539-5330.
"Each One - Teach Many" Service-Learning Networking Event
Excel Youth Zone, a partner with the Community Relations Department, is hosting a free service-learning networking event onThursday, October 8, from 4:30-6:30 p.m., at Explorer Elementary School in Liberty Station. The event will highlight a student exhibition of service-learning projects focusing on character education, PeaceJam, the environment and participation in a book project for refugee children in Uganda. A panel of students will share their inspiring stories of service and answer questions about their experiences. RSVP in advance to Jennifer Hamilton at jhamilton@excelyouthzone.org or call (619) 599-8205 ext. 2. All participants must sign media/photo releases. For more information on service-learning, contact Nancy Hemmings at (619) 725-5597 or nhemmings@sandi.net.
Free Educator Talk at the San Diego Air & Space Museum Teachers have complimentary admission to Exploring the Moon, being held Saturday, October 3, from 10:30-11:30 a.m., at the San Diego Air & Space Museum. Visit the website for more information.
San Diego Museum of Art Educators' Open House Educators are invited to visit the museum for a once-a-year free preview of exhibitions, education programs, and teacher resources. The event will be held on Monday, October 5, from 4-6 p.m. in the SDMA Rotunda. Join your colleagues for a special viewing of our current exhibit, Calder Jewelry, enjoy a tour of the galleries and learn about exhibitions and programs for this school year. Attendees will also have the opportunity to win Museum-related classroom materials through a drawing and giveaways. RSVP by Friday, October 2, to Amy Briere at (619) 696-1952 or abriere@sdmart.org.
The North Coastal Consortium for Special Education (NCCSE) Workshop
The NCCSE presents a workshop for general and special education teachers working with moderate to severe students in general education classrooms. The two half-day sessions will be held on October 1 and December 7. Participants must attend both session and have administrator’s approval. Please Note: The Special Education Division will fund the cost to attend the workshop as well as a substitute teacher to cover a class for each half day session. Space is limited. See flier or sign up at www.sandi.net/ero - click on Curriculum, Special Education, training NCREC. Registration ends September 28 at 3 p.m.
School of Education Information Night at Point Loma Nazarene University Point Loma Nazarene will hold an information night on Wednesday, October 7, at 6 p.m., at its Mission Valley Regional Center. Programs offered include a Master of Arts in Teaching with Preliminary Credential (New Program), School Counseling and Administrative Credentials, Certificates, and Master of Arts in Education. To RSVP or for more information, go to www.pointloma.edu/education or call (619) 563-2810.
Learn More about Early San Diego History The San Diego Regional History Collaborative will host a two-day conference, October 10-11, focused on local race relations prior to 1848. Scholarship Funds are available from the Old Town Program to the first 20 schools to register. Discovery credit is available for conference attendees: .5 units for 8 hours, or 1.0 unit for full two-day participation. For registration and more information, contact Karla Shiminski at kshiminski@sandi.net.
Growing Green Careers Symposium
The Growing Green Careers Symposium will be held on Friday, October 16, from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Cuyamaca College. The free event is for high school faculty, administrators and counselors to learn effective models for “greening” their existing curricula. See registration information for further details.
University of San Diego Annual Speaker Series
Join USD for its annual Educational Leadership Development Academy (ELDA) Spotlight on Education Speaker Series entitled Transforming Education: Bringing 21st Century Skills to Every Student in Your School/District. Five-part series registration fee is $350; individual sessions are $85. For best rates and early registration discounts, register by October 1 online.
Funding Opportunities
Bob Costas Grants for the Teaching of Writing College Board grants in the amount of $3000 will be awarded to teachers who inspire students to write. Entry deadline is November 30. See website for more information.
Mission 4R Schools Fundraising Opportunity Mission Federal Credit Union’s latest program rewards new account holders $25 and a matching $25 donation to a school of choice. See flier
for more information.
Attention: Grant Seekers The Grants and Development Office is prepared to assist you in finding and applying for grant funding. Please visit the Grants and Development webpage for helpful tips, forms and step-by-step directions about applying for grants.
Free Nano for Logo Contest Winner
The Advanced Placement Incentive Program (APIP) needs a logo and invites contest participation from students at any of the APIP schools: Hoover, Kearny, Madison, Mission Bay, Point Loma and Serra. See contest guidelines and flier for more information. Deadline for logo submissions is November 2.
Free Pregnant Teen Workshops Paradise Valley Hospital’s Center for Health Promotion presents Help! I’m going to be a Mommy!, a free six-session birth education and parenting program that begins November 2. Workshops take place from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Paradise Valley Hospital in National City. See flier
for more information.
City of San Diego 2nd Water Conservation Film Contest
The film contest is open to 11th and 12th graders students and must emphasize responsible water use. This year’s theme is No Time to Waste. No Water to Waste. Entries are due November 30. For more information, visit the webpage.
Cool to be Smart Program Boosts AP Class Participation Schools are encouraged to participate in the district’s Cool to be Smart
incentive program which encourages students to participate and excel in AP programs. In partnership with Mossy Automotive Group, two new cars will be given away in June 2010. Students must meet five specific criteria related to their AP studies to be eligible. For more information, contact Aly Evans at (619) 725-5582 or aevans2@sandi.net.
Doorways to Vision: Border Voices Poetry Project Principals and GATE coordinators who would like a free Border Voices anthology can call the Border Voices hotline at (619) 293-2546. Ask for information on poets as guest speakers in the classroom. See the Border Voices slide show for a brief look at how the Border Voices Poetry Project program boosts test scores and adds excitement to the classroom.
Prudential Spirit of Community Awards for Grades 5-12 The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program is the United States' largest youth recognition program based exclusively on volunteer community service. The program was created in 1995 to honor middle level and high school students for outstanding service to others at the local, state, and national level. Students in grades 5-12 are eligible to apply with certification by their school principal. The student application deadline is November 2. For information and to apply online, visit the webpage.
San Diego Natural History Museum School Programs Registration is underway for the new school year. See flier
or for more information, visit www.sdnhm.org/schoolprograms.
Parent Opportunities
Free Parenting Classes through Parent University Ballard Parent Center in Old Town will host the first quarter of free parenting classes (flier English | Spanish) from October 13 – December 9, on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings. Classes include “Passport to Success”, “Raising Skilled Readers” and “Tools for Life”, and are offered in both English and Spanish. Transportation and childcare are provided for Quarter I classes.
Additional classes include:
Families Working Together – Forum for Somali Families (English | Somali )
Journey to Academic Success – Project Ujima, focused on African American Children (flier )
For a complete list of classes offered or to register parents, call (619) 293-4431.
Upcoming Events
Padres Celebrate Education Night – Padres vs Giants The San Diego Padres and the San Diego County Office of Education is offering district employees a 50% discount off select seats at the October 2 home game, starting at 7:05 p.m. See flier
for more information.
AASD General Membership Meeting Meeting and elections will take place on Monday, October 12 at Taft Middle School in the cafeteria (north end of campus; dirt lot parking). Refreshments will be served at 4:30 p.m. with the meeting and elections from 5:15 – 6:15 p.m. See flier
for details.
Lindbergh Schweitzer Annual Carnival On October 17, from noon to 4 p.m., the Lindbergh Schweitzer Elementary Magnet School P.T.A. welcomes families and the community to its annual carnival. The event will be held on the west campus and includes games, food, crafts and student entertainment. Admission and parking are free. Craft and game tickets start at 50 cents. For more information, call the school at (858) 496-8400.
Kids’ NewsDay The 20th annual Union-Tribune Kids’ NewsDay is Tuesday, October 20. In partnership with NBC 7/39, thousands of volunteers, including school children, firefighters and media celebrities, will sell a special $1 edition of The San Diego Union-Tribune. All proceeds from the paper benefit Rady Children's Hospital. If your school community is interested in supporting this event, visit the Kids’ NewsDay website, call (858) 966-4965 or email sdelong@rchsd.org.
Phi Delta Kappa: How to Deal with the Media On October 20, Phi Delta Kappa will host "How to Deal with the Media" (flier
) panel presentation with Bernie Rhinerson, chief district relations officer for San Diego Unified; Jim Esterbrooks, public information officer for the San Diego Office of County Education; Emily Alpert, education writer for the Voice of San Diego; Lillian Leopold, director of grants and communications from Sweetwater Union High School District; and Chuck Westerfield with NBC 7/39. The event will be held at the Mission Valley Resort. Refreshments will be served from 5-5:30 p.m., and the panel presentation from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Cost is $15. RSVP required by October 9. For more information and to RSVP, contact Dr. Jeannie Steeg at (619) 295-2118 or jeannie@aasdcs.org or jsteeg@sandi.net.
Paradise Hills Fall Festival
Paradise Hills Elementary will hold its Fall Festival on Saturday, October 31, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Come join this community event and enjoy games and food. Call (619) 479-3145 for more information or email paradisehillsstaff@yahoo.com.
Sequoia Elementary PTA Carnival
The carnival will be held Saturday, October 31, from noon-4 p.m. Come join this community event. Enjoy a chili cook-off and guess how much the Big Mac pumpkins weigh. Call (858) 496-8240 for more information or email sequoiaelementarypta@yahoo.com.
Franklin Elementary Celebrates 80 Years An estimated 8,000 students have passed through the doors of Benjamin Franklin Elementary in Kensington since the school opened in 1929. An 80th Year Celebration will be held at the school on Saturday, November 14, at 1 p.m. The Franklin Alumni committee invites former Franklinites to share photos, stories and memorabilia in preparation for the celebration. Visit the reunion website or see flier
for registration and other information.
FAAN Walk in San Diego 2009 Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network will hold its annual Walk in San Diego on Saturday, November 7, to educate the public about the prevalence of food allergies among students. Visit http://www.foodallergy.org/ for more information or contact Amrie Weiss at amriew@gmail.com or (916) 995-4501.
View upcoming events throughout the district on the Campus Calendar.
Japan in Summer 2010
10-day trip to Japan in July/August 2010. $4,000 includes r/t air fare, 3-4 star hotels, all breakfasts and dinners, personal tour guide, taxes, surcharges, entrance fees +. E-mail Julia Groff at jgroff@sandi.net.
Galapagos Islands in Summer 2010 Join Roosevelt Middle School staffers June 29 – July 6, 2010, in the Galapagos Islands. $1,995 (air/land) + taxes. Limited to 30 people. Contact sboe@sandi.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).
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