Friday, April 8, 2011

NEWS RELEASE -- Media Calendar from the San Diego Unified School District

Media Calendar -- Upcoming Events in the San Diego Unified School
District,
April 8, 2011

Your coverage is invited of any of the following upcoming events on the
campuses of the San Diego Unified School District. For more items, check
out the calendar on the front of the district website at www.sandi.net.
For a calendar of noticed public meetings, go to
www.sandi.net/meetingcalendar. Those meetings may not be included in
this listing.

(*) New or revised this week.

April
4-8 Spring Vacation. All schools are closed; year-round schools on
spring vacation through April 29. Central Offices remain open.

*11-- Classes resume at all traditional calendar schools. Year-round
schools on spring break through April 29.

11-- Madison Community of Schools Meeting, 5:30 p.m., Madison High
School, Room 101, 4833 Doliva Dr. (92117). Discussion and community
dialogue with parents, students, staff and community members in the
Madison High School area, including middle and elementary schools that
feed into Madison High. Contact: Richard Nash, principal, at
rnash@sandi.net or (858) 496-8410. Open to the public.

*11 - GATE District Advisory Committee Parent Meeting, 6:30 p.m.,
Ballard Parent Center, 2375 Congress St. Area Superintendents will be
available to provide information about the GATE classes in their areas.
Contact: Suzanne Lindemann at slindemann@sandi.net. Open to the public.

16 -- Efficiency Committee Tiger Team joint meeting, 1 p.m., Ballard
Parent Center, 2375 Congress St. Joint meeting with all Efficiency
Committee Tiger Teams (Human Resources, Information Technology, Special
Education, Transportation). The existing individual Tiger Teams will
present their final reports and at 2:30 p.m. new Tiger Teams will be
formed. An RSVP is requested but not required. Call (619) 725-5550 for
information. Open to the public.

*26 -- Bridging the Digital Divide: What Parents Need to Know, 6:45
p.m., Marston Middle School, 3799 Clairemont Dr. (92117). This free
community event provides parents and adults with the necessary tools and
resources to help keep children safe online. Pre-registration required
at (858) 453-5060. Open to the public.

May

2 -- Year-Round Schools Resume Classes.

2 -- Crawford High Cluster Committee Meeting, 6 p.m., Euclid Elementary
School, 4166 Euclid Ave. (92105). Discussion and community dialogue with
parents and community members in the Crawford High School Complex area,
including middle and elementary schools that feed into Crawford High.
Contact: Dr. Tony Burks, Area Superintendent, (619) 725-5584. Open to
the public.

*2 -- Henry High Cluster Committee Meeting, 6 p.m., Henry High School
Library, 6702 Wandermere Dr. (92120). Discussion and community dialogue
with parents and community members in the Henry High School Complex
area, including middle and elementary schools that feed into Henry High.
Contact: David Downey, principal, at ddowney@sandi.net. Open to the
public.

6 -- Silver Gate Elementary Dinner Dance and Auction, 5:30 p.m., Liberty
Station Conference Center, 2600 Laning Road (92106). Fundraiser for Pt.
Loma area elementary school, with proceeds funding programs such as the
Eco-Lab, Computer Lab and more. Contact: Jammie Ritchey, Silent Auction
Chairperson, at jammieritchey@yahoo.com. Open to the public.

9 -- Madison Community of Schools Meeting, 5:30 p.m., Madison High
School, Room 101, 4833 Doliva Dr. (92117). Discussion and community
dialogue with parents, students, staff and community members in the
Madison High School area, including middle and elementary schools that
feed into Madison High. Contact: Richard Nash, principal, at
rnash@sandi.net or (858) 496-8410. Open to the public.

18 -- Youth Suicide Prevention Presentation, 6 p.m., Bell Middle School,
620 Briarwood Rd. (92139). All parents and adults with children in their
lives are invited to attend a free presentation to learn what our youth
are facing and how to respond and help. Contact: Youth Suicide
Prevention Office, (619) 523-0708. Open to the public.

*19 -- Clairemont Community of Schools Meeting, 5:30 p.m., Media Center,
Marston Middle School, 3799 Clairemont Dr. (92117). Discussion and
community dialogue with parents, students, staff and community members
in the Clairemont High School area, including middle and elementary
schools that feed into Clairemont High. Contact: Julee Jenkins at
julee.jenkins@gmail.com. Open to the public.

19 -- Toler Elementary Family Community Literacy Night, 5:45 p.m., Toler
Elementary School, 3350 Baker St. (92117). Author Richard Lederer will
be joined by Deborah Ford, District Resource Librarian, and staff from
Toler partner Clairemont Public Library for the evening, which
celebrates language and literature. Contact: Amy Murad, Toler Library,
(858) 273-0294. Open to the public.

20 -- Pt. Loma High Rhapsody on the Point 2011, Humphreys, 2241 Shelter
Island Drive San Diego, CA 92106. Annual music show featuring
performances by students from schools throughout Pt. Loma. Details to be
announced.

*23 -- Serra Cluster Meeting, 6:00 p.m., Miller Elementary, 4343 Shields
St. (92124). Discussion and community dialogue with parents, students,
staff and community members in the Serra High School area, including
middle and elementary schools that feed into Serra High. Contact: Susan
Levy, principal, at slevy@sandi.net. Open to the public.

30 -- Memorial Day Holiday. All schools and offices closed.
June

6 -- Crawford High Cluster Committee Meeting, 6 p.m., Mann Middle
School, 4345 54th St. (92115). Discussion and community dialogue with
parents and community members in the Crawford High School Complex area,
including middle and elementary schools that feed into Crawford High.
Contact: Dr. Tony Burks, Area Superintendent, (619) 725-5584. Open to
the public.

*9 -- Madison Community of Schools Meeting, 5:30 p.m., Madison High
School, Room 101, 4833 Doliva Dr. (92117). Discussion and community
dialogue with parents, students, staff and community members in the
Madison High School area, including middle and elementary schools that
feed into Madison High. Contact: Michael Snyder at
michaelsnyderfinancial@yahoo.com. Open to the public.

13 -- Last day of school, traditional calendar.

17 -- Year-Round Schools Closed.

20 -- Year-Round Schools Closed.

July

4 -- Independence Day, all schools and offices closed.

21 -- Last day of year for Year-Round Schools

Ongoing

Monday: Yoga at Crawford, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m., Crawford High Educational
Complex, 4191 Colts Way (92115). Free yoga classes open to all, students
as well as community members. Contact Lara Gutierrez,
lgutierrez1@sandi.net or jwinn@sandi.net. Open to the public.

Tuesday: Powwow Workshop Soaring Eagles, 6 p.m. Ballard Parent Center,
2375 Congress Ave. (92110). Enjoy free potluck supper and practice for
Soaring Eagles student dance troupe, and pitch in to help the children
learn history, heritage and performance lessons. Part of Parent
Outreach's American Indian Education Program. Contact: Chuck Cadotte or
Vickie Gambala, (619) 994-0392. Free and open to public.

Wednesday: Adams Avenue Farmers Market, 3- 7 p.m., Adams Elementary
School playground, 4672 35th Street, San Diego (92116). The Adams Avenue
Business Association coordinates the Farmers Market. A percentage of the
proceeds go to Adams Elementary for fieldtrips and to maintain the
school garden. Contact Principal Derek Murchison at dmurchison@sandi.net
or (619) 284-1158. Open to the public.

Saturday: Scripps Ranch Farmers Market and Art Festival, 9 a.m. to 1
p.m., Scripps Mesa Conference Center, 10380 Spring Canyon Rd. (92131).
Contact: Bev Cassity, (858) 586-7933, srfarmersmarket@aol.com, or visit
www.srfm.org. Open to the public.

Sunday: La Jolla Elementary Open Air Market, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., La Jolla
Elementary School, 1111 Marine St., La Jolla (92037). Proceeds benefit
La Jolla Elementary School. Market hotline, (858) 454-1699. Web site:
www.lajollamarket.com. Open to the public.

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Wednesday, April 6, 2011

Special Board Mtg Notice & Agenda and Regular Board Meeting Agenda, April 12, 2011

PLEASE NOTE:

 

·         Notice and Call of Special Meeting/Agenda, Tuesday, April 12, 2011, 9:30 a.m., Room 2226
View BoardDocs Agenda: http://www.boarddocs.com/ca/sandi/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=89LPB6630F60

 

·         Regular Meeting Agenda, Tuesday, April 12, 2011, 5:00 p.m., Auditorium
View BoardDocs Agenda: http://www.boarddocs.com/ca/sandi/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=8D3TG7740F5E

 

Board meeting information: http://www.sandi.net/21832072015467900/site/default.asp

Please forward to staff and as appropriate, print notice(s) and/or agenda(s) and post in a prominent, accessible location at your site.

 

Thank you.

 

Josefina Viorato-

Confidential Administrative Assistant II

San Diego Unified - Where Every Student is a Star

Board Services

4100 Normal Street, Room 2231

San Diego, CA  92103

( (619) 725-5551

7 (619) 297-5624

* jviorato@sandi.net

 

 

 

‘Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.’ --Nelson Mandela

 

IN THE NEWS: SD Teacher Joins National Push to Improve Math

It’s a problem that has stumped educators for years: Why do so many students master math in elementary school, only to bomb in the subject in middle and high school? The answer to that complicated question might include the long list of popular math shortcuts that offer students short-term gratification while robbing them of their curiosity and ability to reason. So says (Patrick Henry High teacher) Osvaldo “Ovie” Soto, who is on a mission to revamp math education in San Diego County — student by student, teacher by teacher.

Read more from the San Diego Union-Tribune.

Location Change for CTE Advisory Cmte Mtg, April 13, 2011

PLEASE NOTE:

 

·         Notice of Change of Location: Career Technical Education (CTE) Advisory Committee meeting, Wednesday, April 13, 2011.

 

Committee Meeting Information: http://www.sandi.net/21832072015467727/site/default.asp

 

Please forward to staff and as appropriate, print and post notice(s)/agenda(s) in a prominent, accessible location at your site.

 

Thank you.

 

Josefina Viorato-

Confidential Administrative Assistant II

San Diego Unified - Where Every Student is a Star

Board Services

4100 Normal Street, Room 2231

San Diego, CA  92103

( (619) 725-5551

7 (619) 297-5624

* jviorato@sandi.net

 

 

 

‘Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.’ --Nelson Mandela

 

Tuesday, April 5, 2011

Meeting Cancellation: ICOC Audit Subcommittee--April 11, 2011

PLEASE NOTE:  

 

·         Notice of Cancellation: Prop S  Audit Subcommittee Meeting, Monday, April 11, 2011, 4:30 pm, Eugene Brucker Education Center Auditorium

 

Committee Meeting Information: http://www.sandi.net/218320721155437390/blank/browse.asp?A=383&BMDRN=2000&BCOB=0&C=56174

 

Please forward to staff and as appropriate print and post notice(s)/agenda(s) in a prominent, accessible location at your site.

 

Thank you.

 

Josefina Viorato-

Confidential Administrative Assistant II

San Diego Unified - Where Every Student is a Star

Board Services

4100 Normal Street, Room 2231

San Diego, CA  92103

( (619) 725-5551

7 (619) 297-5624

* jviorato@sandi.net

 

 

"It is not the strongest or the smartest of us that survive.  It is the one that is willing to evolve and adapt." Charles Darwin

 

Friday, April 1, 2011

MEDIA ADVISORY -- San Diego Unified Schools Closed for Spring Break

MEDIA ADVISORY from the San Diego Unified School District, April 1, 2011

SAN DIEGO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT CAMPUSES CLOSED APRIL 4-8

Schools in the San Diego Unified School District are closed April 4-8.
District offices will be open Monday-Wednesday. Many offices, including the
Education Center, will be closed to the public on Thursday and Friday as the
Superintendent, management and many other employees take mandatory furlough
days.

Jack Brandais
Communications Department
San Diego Unified School District
(619) 725-5570 (Desk)
(619) 607-0477 (Cell)


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Thursday, March 31, 2011

NEWS RELEASE -- Teachers of the Year Named by San Diego Unified School District

NEWS RELEASE from the San Diego Unified School District, March 31, 2011

TEACHERS OF THE YEAR NAMED BY SAN DIEGO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

Alcorn, Chalupsky and Winn to be Honored at May 3 Celebration

SAN DIEGO -- Lee Elementary teacher Mark Alcorn, Marshall Middle's Jean
Chalupsky and Jonathan Winn of Crawford High's School of Community Health
and Medical Practices (CHAMPS) have been named San Diego Unified School
District's Teachers of the Year for 2011.

The trio will be saluted at the Day of the Teacher celebration, scheduled
for 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 3, at Mission Bay High School. More than 130
Teachers of the Year from individual schools, Future Educator Scholars and
the latest class of the district's Board Certified Teachers will be honored.

A Teacher of the Year is selected for each school level. Alcorn is a fifth
grade teacher at Lee Elementary School in South Bay, Chalupsky teaches
eighth grade English Seminar at Thurgood Marshall Middle School in Scripps
Ranch, and Winn is a calculus teacher at Crawford CHAMPS High School in City
Heights.

"This is a trio of extremely talented teachers," said Superintendent Bill
Kowba. "They represent everything that is right about being dedicated to
students and shaping the next generation of Americans."

A college job as a teacher¹s aide allowed Mark Alcorn to apply his computer
problem-solving skills to teaching elementary students; he decided teaching
was more rewarding so it was good-bye computer sciences, hello elementary
school kids. A local product, he graduated from Patrick Henry High School.
He has been teaching at Lee Elementary since 2003 and in San Diego Unified
for more than 20 years.

A need for a more interesting college job led Jean Chalupsky to teaching, a
career that now spans more than 20 years. She's taught at Jerabek Elementary
and is currently an eighth grade English seminar teacher at Thurgood
arshall Middle School. Her love of literature and fascination with the
writers' historical context continues to challenge her students.

Jonathan Winn has only been a teacher for six years, joining Crawford CHAMPS
as a math teacher four years ago. Winn has developed a high voltage
classroom atmosphere that inspires high school students to get excited about
math and how it shapes everyday life. He's a calculus evangelist, expanding
the reach of the program to include an ever-larger number of students.

Alcorn, Chalupsky and Winn will go on to the San Diego County competition
along with the district¹s three Runners-up for Teacher of the Year, Gay
Young from Kumeyaay Elementary, Britney Sandoval from Lewis Middle School,
and David Evers from San Diego High School of International Studies.

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NOTE TO REPORTERS AND EDITORS: For interviews with the Teachers of the Year,
contact Jack Brandais in the Communications Department at (619) 725-5570.

Jack Brandais
Communications Department
San Diego Unified School District
(619) 725-5570 (Desk)
(619) 607-0477 (Cell)


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