San Diego Unified pay warrants are issued through the County Treasurer of San Diego.  At the request of the County Treasurer, effective immediately, no stop payments will be placed on pay warrants lost in the mail until seven calendar days following the mailing of the pay warrant.  If your pay is not directly deposited, you must wait seven calendar days before placing a stop payment on a lost warrant.  Generally, a replacement check will be generated the day after the stop payment has been placed.  If you wish to place a stop payment on a lost warrant, you must complete the appropriate paperwork in the Fiscal Control office, Room 3251 at the Education Center.  Contact Fiscal Control at (619) 725-7679 if you have any questions regarding the stop payment process. 

If you wish to sign up for direct deposit, you must submit a direct deposit form to the payroll office in Room 1150 of the Education Center.  Forms can be found at your site or on the district website by clicking on Departments/Payroll/ Payroll forms.  Please note that it takes up to 60 days to process a direct deposit request.  Employees that have recently signed up for direct deposit should check their bank balance to ensure funds were deposited to their account before accessing funds.

Open 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day, dates and locations follow:

Wednesday, October 21 -- Crawford High School
4191 Colts Way (92115)

Thursday, October 22 -- Marshall Middle School (media center)
9700 Avenue of Nations (92131)

Wednesday, October 23 -- Hoover High School (media center)
4474 El Cajon Blvd. (92115)

Thursday, October 29 -- Ed Center (front lawn)
4100 Normal St. (92103)

Friday, October 30 -- Morse High School (cafeteria)
6905 Skyline Dr. (92114)

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.

On Monday, October 26, from 4 - 6 p.m., the Parent Outreach and Engagement Department in collaboration with the Community Relations Department will offer a training for staff and volunteers who are responsible for family engagement at their school site. Training will be held at the Ballard Parent Center, Room 2. See flier for more information.

Williams Complaints for the period July-September 2009 should be forwarded to Legal Services. Complaints must be received by close of business, Friday, October 23, for our mandatory quarterly filing. Schools should refer to Administrative Procedure 1700 , forms Form 1700-01 , Form 1700-02 and the fax transmittal form . Questions concerning Williams Complaints should be referred to Legal Services at (619) 725-5630.

Community Service Association (CSA) is the district employees' charitable organization providing funding to nonprofit agencies throughout San Diego County.  The Board of Directors is comprised of 10 members (2 Administrators, 5 Certificated, and 3 Classified staff members).  There is one seat (1 Administrator) on the Board of Directors becoming vacant December 31, 2009.  The term of office is expiring for two other Board of Director seats (1 Certificated and 1 Classified). The current office holders will be running for re-election, but CSA is accepting candidates for these positions as well.  Administrators, certificated or classified CSA members who would like more information about serving as a board member can contact Michele Fettig, CSA Secretary/Treasurer, at (619) 282-9596 or mfettig@sandi.net, by 5 p.m. on Friday, October 23.

The Physical Education, Health and Athletics Department is raising funds for extra-curricular programs throughout the district. Tickets are on sale for the PGA Tour: The Century Club of San Diego Invitational, January 25-31, 2010, at Torrey Pines Golf Course. Tickets are $17, good for a one-day entry any day during the week-long event. A free $10 cash card from the Golfsmith Store is included with purchase. For more information, see flier or contact the PE, Health and Athletics Department at (619) 725-7126..

The San Diego Bloodmobile will be at the Education Center on Friday, October 30, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Click here to make an appointment. For more information, contact Rich Sheldon at rsheldon@sandi.net.

The NCTM national conference will be at the San Diego Convention Center, April 21 - 24, 2010.  The theme is Connections: Linking Concepts and Context. Math educators will learn techniques to help face everyday classroom challenges, meet nationally known mathematicians, network with peers and learn about the latest math research and how it applies to the classroom. See flier for more information, or contact Carol Treglio at ctreglio@sandi.net.

Office Depot Direct Connect users will soon notice upgrades to the Direct Connect website, a new look and improved functionality. The new site will include added features, a streamlined design and fewer “clicks” required to find items. On every page, one can view all shopping cart items, an order subtotal, access shopping lists and begin the checkout process. There will also be an improved ‘order by item number’ feature, including product images and descriptions.

• 2009 Educator Open House – Free to San Diego Educators
  The Museum of Photographic Arts (MoPA) invites educators to a free open house on Wednesday, October 21, from 4-6 p.m. The Educator Open House will offer resources for making student learning creative, enjoyable, and relevant.  RSVP today, October 19, by calling (619) 238-7559, ext 229 or email teachers@mopa.org.
  
  
• Notice to Mathematics Teachers in Grades 6-12
  For math teachers using the new Pearson/Prentice Hall mathematics books and who have Tablet PC computers, please see the attached memo .
  
  
• BioBridge Science Teacher Training Program
  BioBridge is a grant-funded professional development opportunity for high school science teachers to be trained in innovative science curriculum and labs. Teachers attend a one-day training with two of their students – students are trained in leadership and science skills and the teacher is trained in current laboratory practices.  All training materials are free. To register, create a user name, password and sign up under “programs” at www.biobridge.us, then register on the district ERO website at  http://sandi.net/ero. View sample course descriptions and for more information, visit www.biobridge.us, or contact Heather Gastil at hgastil@ucsd.edu.
  
  
• Board President’s Scholarship Helps Aspiring Teachers
  Monthly classified employees who are interested in becoming teachers are encouraged to apply for the Board President’s Scholarship Award, presented annually by the President of the Board of Education and California Coast Credit Union. Two recipients will be selected. Each will receive a $1,000 check at the November 10 board meeting. The application (part 1  and part 2 ) deadline is Wednesday, October 28. For information, contact Melissa Hudson at mmabe@sandi.net or at (619) 725-5550.
  
  
• Fall Discover Program Classes
  Discover the many opportunities available for professional growth, staff development, and district salary advancement credits. To register online and view all course descriptions for Fall 2009, visit the Discover website. For further information, contact Kathy Siverio at (619) 725-7431 or ksiverio@sandi.net.
  
  
• Connect the Arts to Core Curriculum
  Free teacher training opportunities are available to learn engaging ways to connect the arts to language arts, math, science and social science curriculum.  Free trainings include: Recorder classes, Classics 4 Kids grade 2 GLAEP, Timken 3rd grade GLAEP, Mingei 6th grade GLAEP, elementary music textbook trainings and elementary VAPA lesson trainings. For more information, contact Karen Childress-Evans, VAPA, at (858) 539-5349 or kchildressevans@sandi.net.

• 2010 Inspiration Awards
  Each spring the College Board presents Inspiration Awards to three of America's most improved secondary schools, recognized for their outstanding college-preparation programs and partnerships among teachers, parents and community organizations. Awards range from $1000-$25,000. Entry deadline is November 20. See website 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 web page for helpful tips, forms and step-by-step directions about applying for grants.

Be sure to check Current Grant Opportunities to see a list of live grants, updated monthly.  Contact Aly Evans with questions at aevans2@sandi.net or (619) 725-5582.

• Classics for Kids
  There is still room left at the Classics for Kids Rhythm, Rhyme and Ragtime concerts on November 18-19, at the Balboa Theatre downtown.  The deadline for ordering buses is Wednesday, October 28. Contact Classics 4 Kids at (619) 231-2311 or visit www.classics4kids.com for more information.
  

• Environmental Grant for High School Students
  Do you know a student with an innovative solution to protect the environment? Planet Connect is looking for creative ideas and actions to fix an environmental problem in our schools and local community. A $1,000 grant and a local environmental internship are available for high school students. Visit the website. The application deadline is October 30.
  
  
• Character Development School Poster & Essay Contest
  YMCA of San Diego County and SDG&E invite K-12 students to participate in an essay or poster contest, which asks them to write or draw about one of the YMCA values: caring, honesty, respect or responsibility.  Students are awarded based on grade level and prizes range from Zoo/Wild Animal Park season passes to a full year YMCA membership. Deadline for entries is November 2. See contest information , poster contest guidelines and essay contest guidelines .

• U.S. Department of Education’s Video Contest for Students
  The U.S. Department of Education invites students to submit videos for the "I Am What I Learn!" contest. The contest asks each student to lay out the reasons education is so important to his or her future. Any student with a clear vision of where their education and career training can take them is encouraged to submit a two-minute video. Participating students have the chance to win $1,000. Visit I am what I learn for more information. The deadline for submissions is Monday, November 2.
  
  
• Congressional Page Opportunity on Capitol Hill
  Congresswoman Susan Davis will select a page from the 53rd District for the upcoming 2010 spring semester, January 24-June 4, 2010. Pages serve as support staff for Members of Congress, assisting Members on the floor of the House of Representatives and disseminating legislative material around the Capitol complex. Only 72 students are chosen from a nationwide pool for each term. To qualify as a House Page, applicants must be high school juniors, at least sixteen years of age, and have maintained a minimum GPA of 3.0. Pages who serve during the school year attend the House of Representatives Page School, where they continue their eleventh grade studies as well as learn about House of Representatives operations. Students can apply here for this once in a lifetime opportunity by Monday, November 9.
  
  
• 13th Annual Student Writing for Literacy Essay Contest
  Students in grades 4, 8 and 10 who attend a school served by the San Diego Public Library system have until Thursday, November 19, to enter the essay contest sponsored by the San Diego Public Library and San Diego Unified Library Media Teachers. For more information and an application form, contact the Friend or the Library at (619) 542-1724, or Wendy Gay at (619) 697-2024.
  
  
• University of San Diego Essay Contest: Why Character Matters
  USD’s School of Leadership and Education Sciences invites students in grades 4-12 to reflect on and write about experiences related to matters of honesty, courage, respect, responsibility, self-discipline and other character traits. Students are eligible for cash awards, ranging from $50 to $100, with special gifts for sponsoring teachers of winning students. See flier and entry form and visit http://charactermatters.sandiego.edu. Deadline for submissions is Friday, November 20.
   
• The Next Star Classical Music Talent Competition
  San Diego’s Orchestra Nova announces the first classical music talent competition ever held where the winner will be selected by the concert audience and the Internet community. The competition is open to amateur classical musicians (no age limit) in San Diego whose principal source of income does not come from public performances of classical music. Application deadline is December 28. See flier for more information or visit www.orchestranova.org.
  
  
• C-SPAN StudentCam Documentary Competition
  C-SPAN announces a call for entries for the 2010 StudentCam documentary competition. This year’s themes focus on one of America’s greatest strengths, or a challenge America faces today. A total of $50,000 in cash prizes will be awarded to winning students in grades 6-12. The deadline for entries is Wednesday, January 20, 2010. For more information, visit http://www.studentcam.org/.
  
  
• Engineering Scholarships
  City of San Diego, Engineering and Capital Projects has combined forces with the American Council of Engineering Companies to offer scholarships for high school students interested in engineering.  Scholarships of up to $1,500 each in the fields of Civil, Geotechnical, Structural, Electrical, Environmental, and Mechanical Engineering and Land Surveying.  Scholarships are for high school seniors. The application deadline is February 5, 2010. For more information, visit the webpage.
  

• Free Parenting Classes through Parent University
  Ballard Parent Center in Old Town will host the first quarter of free parenting classes (English | Spanish ) through 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:
  
  
  • San Diego High Parent Night – Sexting & Sexual Exploitation of Children
    ( English | Spanish fliers )
  • 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.

• Free Life Coach Consultation for Single Parents
  Families can take advantage of a complimentary consultation with a certified life coach who specializes in single parenthood and emphasizes issues like effective communication, handling changing boundaries and discipline, peer pressure versus core values and internet and texting limits. See flier for more information.

• Exclusive Screening of Latino In America
  Tomorrow, October 20, at 6:30 p.m., Time Warner Cable and CNN invite San Diego Unified administrators and teachers to a reception and exclusive screening of this two-part documentary which journeys into the hearts and minds of Latinos as an increasingly larger part of America’s “melting pot”. The reception, 46-minute edited screening and panel discussion take place at the Museum of Contemporary Art in La Jolla. RSVPs are required at latinoinamerica-sandiego@mvmas.com. See flier for details.
  

• Doyle Elementary International Festival
  Doyle Elementary will host its annual International Festival on Friday, October 23, from 4-6:30 p.m. The fun-filled event highlights the diverse cultures represented at Doyle. Also enjoy student performances and an international food faire. Admission is free. Call (858) 455-6230 for more information.

• Whitman Elementary Halloween Carnival
  Come have a bewitchingly good time at Whitman Elementary’s Annual Halloween Carnival, Saturday, October 24, from noon to 4 p.m. Enjoy games, food, shopping, live entertainment, silent auction, raffles, a cakewalk and costume contest.  Admission is free; small fee for food and games. See flier . For more information or to rent a booth, go to www.whitmanpta.com.

• 26th Annual SDCUE Technology Fair
  San Diego Computer-Using Educators and San Diego Science Educators Association will co-host more than 50 sessions, lectures and hands-on workshops for novice to experienced educational computer-users. The event takes place Saturday, October 24, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., at El Cajon Valley High School. A free continental breakfast and university credit through CSU San Marcos are provided. Registration opens at 7:30 a.m. Visit http://sdcue.org for more information.
  
  
• Barnard Mandarin Chinese Magnet a Co-Sponsor at the Asian Film Festival
  Barnard Mandarin Chinese Magnet School is co-sponsoring the 10th Annual San Diego Asian Film Festival. On Saturday, October 24, come view the film “Speaking in Tongues,” about four students who become bilingual in an experience that transforms both them and their country. The movie screens from 12:15 p.m. – 1:30 p.m., at Ultra Star Theatres at Hazard Center, Mission Valley. Tickets are $7.50 online; $8 for students, seniors and military; $9 at the door. Barnard Elementary will make a brief presentation prior to the screening and will have a table set up at the festival. View a study guide on Speaking in Tongues .

• Miramar Ranch Elementary 36th Annual Halloween Carnival
  Miramar Ranch Elementary presents “Eat, Drink and Be Scary," Saturday, October 24, from noon to 5 p.m. Come and enjoy free admission and parking, games, silent auction, 5th grade haunted house, costume contests, a cake walk and more. For more information, contact Debbie Kutyla at dkutyla@san.rr.com.
  
  
• Zamorano Fine Arts Academy Family Art Night
  On Wednesday, October 28, try your hand at several low stress, high success art projects at Zamorano Fine Arts Academy’s 4th Annual Family Art Night. The event takes place from 5-7 p.m., and will include approximately 25 different activities that are budget-friendly and can be done at home. All district employees, families and community members are welcome. Visit the school website and see the flier for more information.

• Crawford Blood Drive
  Crawford Educational Complex is hosting a blood drive on Thursday, October 29, from 8:00 am - 2:00 pm.  The blood drive is open to the public. For more information, contact Rubyat Kibria at rkibria@sandi.net.

• Bayview Terrace Elementary Fall Festival
  Bayview Terrace Elementary will hold its annual Fall Festival fundraiser on Friday, October 30, from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.  There will be booths, crafts, games, a cake walk, costumes, a raffle, and food.  Tickets are on sale before and after school. For more information, contact Bayview Terrace Elementary at (858) 273-5244.
  

View upcoming events throughout the district. Campus Calendar.

For Sale

• Armoire: New, one owner, Century.com, golden khaki, valued at $3,000. Must sell at $550/obo. Call Andrew at (858) 488-5287.
  
• 2001 Toyota Echo: Blue, A/C; 4-door automatic, 56K miles, 36+ mpg, alarm, mint condition. $5,000. Call (619) 582-1122.

For Rent

• 3+ BR/3 BA House in Serra Mesa: Remodeled 1,840 sq. ft., A/C, low maintenance yard, 2-car attached garage, fridge, W/D, dishwasher, granite/marble/wood floors. $2,200/month. Call (858) 278-8053.
  
• 4 BR/2 BA House in Granite Hills: Upgraded, 1,546 sq. ft., A/C, large yard, 2-car attached garage, fridge, W/D, dishwasher.  $2,200/month. Call (858) 278-8053.

Travel

• Spring Break in Paris
  Join art teachers on an 8-day trip, March 26-April 3, 2010. Round trip airfare, ground transportation, hotel, two meals a day and several top attractions and tours included. $2,300. For more information, contact Marty Stegeman at mstegeman@sandi.net.

• Summer 2010 Intensive Spanish Trip to Panama
  Enjoy 15 days and nights in Panama City. Learn Spanish, meet the people and enjoy the culture - food, music, dancing plus eco-touring.  $1,600 (pending hotel). Contact Jack Sharpe at jsharpe@sandi.net.
  

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