November 27, 2017
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| SDUSD Teachers Featured on The Today Show! |
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NBC's Today Show Kicked off Toast the Teachers, a new series honoring some of America’s most inspiring educators. TODAY’s Sheinelle Jones joins Kathie Lee and Hoda to spotlight two dedicated San Diego Unified teachers who decided to bring CPR into the classroom - little knowing that it would forever change the lives of a 9-year-old student and his family.
Congratulations to our National LifeChangers:
- Lynn Barnes-Wallace, SDUSD Physical Education Resource Teacher
- Dedra Patterson, SDUSD Physical Education Teacher, Green Elementary
Click Here To See The Today Show Segment |
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Garfield High's 20th Annual Thanksgiving Gourmet Luncheon
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 Garfield Principal Jolie Pickett and Lesley Cohn
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On November 16th, Garfield High School held it’s 20th Annual Thanksgiving Gourmet Luncheon at The Prado in Balboa Park. The lunch was prepared by the Garfield HS Culinary Arts students and the Prado chefs & banquet staff and served to over 360 attendees. The event was generously sponsored by the Cohn Restaurant Group with the proceeds going to support programs at Garfield High. Over the past twenty years the luncheon has raised more than $500,000. The program was hosted by student speakers Santiago Sepulveda, Liliana Romero and Jordan Taylor.
Check out the 10News Report of the Event
  
https://sdusdoss.blogspot.com/2017/11/garfield-highs-20th-annual-thanksgiving.html |
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Tips on How To Be A Successful Student
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Success. You define success. Success depends on what you expect for yourself.
Do you give your best? Do you try to improve?
Follow these suggestions to develop habits of success:
- Eat, exercise and sleep properly
- Build confidence and self-esteem
- Visualize your direction, goals and daily plans
- Use courage to take risks and to change
- Accept responsibility for all that you do
- Learn from past failures
- Ask questions and listen to others
- Learn how to learn - fine tune your ability to organize information, improve memory, read and take notes, concentrate while studying, solve problems and take exams.
https://sdusdoss.blogspot.com/2017/11/how-to-be-successful-student.html |
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| Transfer Pathways: Your Roadmap to UC's Most Popular Majors |
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Know the major you want but not the UC campus? UC’s new Transfer Pathways will help you prepare while keeping your options open.
If you're starting out at a California community college and know which major you want to study but haven't decided which UC campuses to apply to, there is a simple way to keep your options open as you prepare for your major.Follow one of their new Transfer Pathways, a single set of courses you can take to prepare for your major on any of their nine undergraduate campuses.
http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/transfer/preparation-paths/index.html
https://sdusdoss.blogspot.com/2017/11/transfer-pathways-your-roadmap-to-ucs.html
Các Phương thức Chuyển tiếp: Lộ trình của bạn cho các ngành học phổ biến nhất của UC |
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| Applying For Financial Aid for College |
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In order to receive financial aid, you must apply!
Many students do not apply because they believe they may not qualify. Students do not have to come from a low-income family to qualify, but they do have to meet Federal eligibility requirements for need as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). "Eligibility" for need is determined by the difference between what it costs to attend a particular college or school, and what you and your family are expected to pay toward those costs.
Determine: Cost of College Attendance (tuition, fees, books and supplies, room and board, transportation, personal expenses)
Subtract: Expected Family Contribution (EFC) (amount you and your family are expected to pay -- determined by the FAFSA)
Equals: Your Federal Eligibility or Need (for financial aid: loans, grants, etc.)
For example:
Cost of College Attendance - EFC = Financial aid package
(UCSD) $30,000 - $3,000 = $27,000
Colleges may offer students various types of financial aid (grants, scholarships, work study and educational loans) based on a student's Federal eligibility. Colleges may use different criteria for their scholarships and grants. Although the cost of attendance is different at each college or institution, a student’s expected family contribution stays the same.
The amount and/or type of financial aid available to a student will vary depending on the college. Do not wait until you have been accepted or admitted to a college to apply for financial aid.
Read instructions carefully, provide accurate information, and meet all appropriate deadlines.
Note: Attend a FREE financial aid workshop offered by Cal-SOAP at various high school locations.
How to apply for financial aid
When applying for financial aid, seniors and their parents need to follow these five steps:
1. Request financial aid information and deadline dates from each college of interest.
2. Visit: www.fafsa.ed.gov. Get a FSAID for student and parent. This is the electronic signature needed for the application.
3. Complete and submit the FAFSA 2018-2019 application online by the deadline of March 2, 2018. (Private colleges also request students to submit a CSS/PROFILE (https://cssprofile.collegeboard.org/) along with FAFSA.
4. Create and monitor your Cal Grant award status at www.WebGrants4Students.org
5. Get help with the FAFSA at a Cal-SOAP Cash for College event
https://sdusdoss.blogspot.com/2017/11/applying-for-financial-aid-for-college.html
Solicitar Ayuda Financiera para la universidad
Nộp đơn xin trợ giúp tài chánh Financial Aid cho đại học |
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| School Counselors in Action: Building Capacity |
School Counselors hard at work, drafting plans to promote the success of all students. Counseling &Guidance Department.
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Did you know that School Counselors in our District are provided with professional development opportunities throughout the year?
Yes, they are! In fact, School Counselors PK-12 are invited to and provided with professional learning opportunities to expand their knowledge of best school counseling practices. During these trainings, they receive valuable information about helpful school counseling resources that will support their work with students. School counselors in our District support students’ academic success as well as their socio-emotional development and College and Career Readiness.
For more information about School Counseling upcoming opportunities and calendar of events, please visit our website at: https://sites.google.com/a/sandi.net/oss/counseling-guidance
You can also connect with us for more information: Counseling & Guidance Department at (619) 725-7330. We look forward to hearing from you!
https://sdusdoss.blogspot.com/2017/11/school-counselors-in-action-building.html |
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CYT Sponsored Trip to Operation School Bell
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On Tuesday, November 14th twenty-seven students ranging from TK (Transitional Kindergarten) to sixth grade rode a school bus from Perkins K8 to Operation School Bell located at 108 University Avenue across the street from Florence Elementary. The students from Perkins received clothing, school supplies, and a new book of their choice. The students felt special as they had one-on-one attention from the volunteers helping them find the right fit for the items of clothing. The event was sponsored by the Office of Children and Youth in Transition that works closely with the Assistance League of Greater San Diego to ensure students have new clothing to attend school. This is one of four schools that will participate in this event for the 2017-18 school year.
https://sdusdoss.blogspot.com/2017/11/cyt-sponsored-trip-to-operation-school.html
Viaje patrocinado por CYT a Operation School Bell
Viếng thăm chương trình Operation School Bell do CYT bảo trợ |
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Gates Grant Provides Funds For Middle School Math Teachers
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The San Diego Math Network, funded by a generous donation from the Gates Foundation, provided funding for sixth grade math teachers from across the district to participate in planning a ratios, rates and percents unit led by Math Transformations. The teachers worked together and deepened their knowledge of best strategies for helping students make sense of ratios using cuisenaire rods. Cuisenaire rods are a manipulative used in math classes to help students visual and understand math concepts. The teachers in this group enjoyed expanding their skills and working together to develop a well-balanced, engaging unit around ratios, rates, and percents that they can't wait to teach!
https://sdusdoss.blogspot.com/2017/11/gates-grant-provides-funds-for-middle.html |
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| STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES |
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Leo Hamel Fine Jewelers Scholarship
Here’s How You Win:
Be a current or upcoming college student and be able to prove you’re enrolled or will be enrolled, and then fill out the form below.
Winners will be picked on January 3, 2018. (Winners are chosen by a random drawing; everyone has an equal chance to win.) If you win, Leo Hamel will email you to confirm your mailing address, and send you a check in the mail for $1,000.
Leo Hamel will announce the winner on their company blog, and contestants who don’t win can apply for the next year’s scholarship.
To Be Eligible:
You must be a graduating senior in high school or a freshman, sophomore, or junior in college.
Leo Hamel reserves the right to verify the date of your high school graduation and/or college enrollment. If a winner, you understand that you must give permission for your name may be used on Leo Hamel’s website and in social media posts.
https://www.leohamel.com/scholarships
Deadline: January 2, 2018 |
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1000 Girls, 1000 Futures
The New York Academy of Sciences is delighted to announce the open application for year 3 of the 1000 Girls, 1000 Futures program! They had an amazing second year and are excited to once again offer this unique endeavor designed to encourage more young women to participate and stay in STEM fields. Students work with professional STEM mentors on communication, leadership, critical thinking, and college readiness over the course of 11 months. Everything happens on a free, accessible online platform to maximize flexibility in scheduling. Apply today and join this amazing community of female STEM leaders! (Heard about this through your partnership with the San Diego Unified School District? Use our referral code and get your application reviewed faster! Enter #SanDiegoUSD in the field that asks “Referred by.”)
Click Here For More Information |
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STEM Scholars
The New York Academy of Sciences’ new mentoring initiative was designed for students and participants of any gender, and follow a three-pillared model of virtual programming: one to one mentorship, coursework for students to develop their 21st century skills, and complete network access for everyone in the program. Apply today to be part of an exciting new initiative to continue to create strong, well-rounded STEM leaders! (Heard about this through your partnership with the San Diego Unified School District? Use our referral code and get your application reviewed faster! Enter #SanDiegoUSD in the field that asks “Referred by.”)
STEM Scholars Program
Click Here For More Information |
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2018 Spellman High Voltage Electrics Clean Tech Competition
The Clean Tech Competition is an international research and design challenge for 15-18 year old pre-university students. This is a prestigious educational opportunity for students across the world that challenges students to be innovative while encouraging their passion for the sciences. All students of California are invited to participate in this year’s competition. Finalists compete for the $10,000 grand prize.
Click Here For More Information
Registration Opens: November 20, 2017 Ends: March 16, 2018
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| UPCOMING EVENTS |
Wednesday
11/29/17
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CPMA SeaWorld Excursion
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Wednesday
11/29/17
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City Heights Roundtable
8:30-10:00 AM (Copley-Price Family YMCA, 4300 El Cajon Blvd)
City Heights Roundtable, made up of representatives from organizations and schools to provide an opportunity for ideas, communication, coordination, advocacy, and networking that support the students and families living and attending schools within the City Heights community. |
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Wednesday
11/29/17
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Middle School Cross Country Meet
3:30 PM Race Start (Morley Field Sports Complex, 2221 Morley Field Dr. 92101)
Events: 2 Mile Boys & Girls Race: Course is a mix of grass, dirt and trail running.
This is a free event open to all San Diego Unified School District Middle School students.
For more Information please contact Lynn Barnes-Wallace lwallace@sandi.net |
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Wednesday
11/29/17
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BioMedical Students White Coat Ceremony
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM (First Baptist Church of San Diego, 5055 Governor Dr, San Diego 92122)
Ceremony marks the student's transition from pre-clinical to clinical health sciences. |
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Wednesday
11/29/17
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Military Scholarship Fair
6:00 - 8:00 PM (Murphy Canyon Youth Center, 4867 Santo Rd, San Diego 92124)
Click Here for More Information |
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Thursday
11/30/17
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Bell SeaWorld Excursion
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Thursday
11/30/17
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Wangenheim USS Midway Excursion
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Saturday
12/02/17
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Cash for College
8:00AM - Noon (Morse HS) |
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Saturday
12/02/17
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2017 Middle School Flag Football Festival
8:30 AM - 1:30 PM (Lewis Middle School)
This is a free event open to all San Diego Unified School Distrirct Middle Schools.
For more Information and registration please contact Lynn Barnes-Wallace lwallace@sandi.net |
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December 4- 8, 2017
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Computer Science Education Week
Click Here for More Information |
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Tuesday
12/05/17
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Audubon USS Midway Excursion
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Tuesday
12/05/17
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MTM SeaWorld Excursion
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Saturday
12/9/17
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JROTC Best Drill Individual & Color Guard Competition
8:00 AM - Noon (Serra High School) |
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Wednesday
12/13/17
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Wilson SeaWorld Excursion
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Wednesday
12/13/17
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Council of ASB Presidents Meeting
3:00 PM (Ed Center Room 2249) |
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Thursday
12/14/17
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Roosevelt SeaWorld Excursion
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Monday
12/18/17 -
Tuesday
1/2/18
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Winter Break
No School |
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Wednesday
1/3/18
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School Resumes for Traditional Schools |
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Wednesday
1/10/18
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Council of ASB Presidents Meeting
3:00 PM (Ed Center Room 2249) |
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Thursday
1/11/18
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Montgomery Qualcomm Excursion
Click Here for More Information |
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Monday
1/15/18
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Martin Luther King Jr Holiday- No School |
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Wednesday
1/17/18
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Photo 360 Event
(San Diego City College) |
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Wednesday
1/17/18
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Student Equity Coalition
5:00-6:30 PM (Scripps Ranch High School) |
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Thursday
1/18/18
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Teen Iron Chef
(AIA) |
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Thursday
1/18/18
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Lewis USS Midway Excursion
Click Here for More Information |
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| For a complete list of upcoming Secondary Schools events visit our on-line calendar or your school's website. |
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For more information about the Office of Secondary Schools please visit our website at sandi.net/oss |
