February 20, 2018

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Chieftains Unite at Clairemont High School's Unity Basketball Game
	Clairemont High School (CHS) students, staff, families, and community members came together on Monday, February 12th to start a wonderful new tradition, a Chieftain Unity Basketball Game. Under the wonderful leadership of Principal Dr. Roberson, Katie Dempsey, CHS Speech Language Pathologist, and Manny Diaz, CHS Athletic Director, ASB students, athletes, cheerleaders, the CHS special education department and the CHS after school ARC program worked hard to put on an event that everyone in attendance will remember forever. CHS students shined and memories were made that will never be forgotten. For more photos and the KUSI report of the event visit: https://sdusdoss.blogspot.com/2018/02/chieftains-unite-at-clairemont-high.html

Student Athletes Recognized at the Board of Education Meeting for Athletic Excellence and Outstanding Teamwork
	The Mira Mesa High School Wrestling Team and Crawford High School Soccer Team were recognized at the February 13th Board of Education meeting. With a 35-0 record over the last 7 seasons and as reigning Eastern League Champions, the Mira Mesa High School Wrestling Team was recognized for athletic excellence. 3 students from Crawford High School attended the Hall of Champions National Signing Day and the Crawford High School Soccer Team was in attendance to support their teammates. This is only one example of the outstanding teamwork that Crawford High School's Soccer Team demonstrates. Congratulations to both the Mira Mesa High School Wrestling Team and Crawford High School Soccer Team, we are proud of you! https://sdusdoss.blogspot.com/2018/02/student-athletes-recognized-at-board-of.html

Extended Customer Service Hours for Student Support Line
	The California Student Aid Commission (Commission) strives to provide extra assistance as the March 2nd Cal Grant deadline approaches. Students may continue to email studentsupport@csac.ca.gov to have their questions answered. For students who have created a WebGrants for Students account, they may check their Cal Grant status at www.webgrants4students.org. The Commission is also extending its Student Support telephone line hours from February 10, 2018 through March 2, 2018. Monday to Friday: 8:00 AM to 7:30 PM Saturdays: 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM Students may contact the Student Support line at (888) 224-7268. https://sdusdoss.blogspot.com/2018/02/extended-customer-service-hours-for.html

Let Them PLAY!
	College and career ready students have a plan. They know what they are good at. They understand what they are interested in. How does this knowledge develop? Play! Children don’t just play because it is fun, their play is actually stimulating their brain to address new challenges. When students come to the E2E lab at Kearny High School, they are once again allowed the opportunity to engage in play. However, what they don’t realize as they are building with blocks, investigating a crime scene, painting, or innovating with design thinking material, they are actually engaging in activities that relate to real careers in specific industry sectors. Once this is revealed students are guided through the process of developing plans to achieve their dream careers including learning about education and job responsibilities, and practicing essential skills such as teamwork, communication, and collaboration. It is through these workshops that students feel empowered and capable of finding a career that they not only are interested in, but are successful at as well. https://sdusdoss.blogspot.com/2018/02/let-them-play.html

Financial Aid SCAM Alert!!!
	To all 12th graders (and their parents) who have applied for FAFSA or Dream Act: Beware of anyone who calls you by phone claiming they need additional information from you to receive a Cal-Grant. This is a SCAM!!!!! If you have received a call, please notify your school ASAP. Do not share personal information with anyone over the phone. https://sdusdoss.blogspot.com/2018/02/financial-aid-scam-alert.html

The San Diego Cavers and Morse Tigers Participate in a Unified Sports Basketball Game
	With the support of the Special Olympics, the San Diego High School Unified Team hosted a Unified Sports Basketball Game against the Morse High School Unified Team. PE Departments, Special Education Departments, students and staff came together to put on an incredible event that showcased students from both schools. Team sports bring people together. Special Olympics Unified Sports teams do that, too and much more. More information about Unified Sports can be found on the Special Olympics website here. https://sdusdoss.blogspot.com/2018/02/the-san-diego-cavers-and-morse-tigers.html

February 13, 2018 Declared "Rachel's Challenge at Scripps Ranch High School Day"
	A representative from Councilmember Mark Kersey's Office, who represents the City of San Diego's Fifth District, attended Scripps Ranch High School's Rachel's Challenge assembly to present a proclamation declaring February 13, 2018 “Rachel’s Challenge at Scripps Ranch High School Day”. Per the proclamation, Scripps Ranch High School and Rachel's Challenge are committed to inspire, equip, and empower every person to create a permanent positive cultural change by starting a chain reaction of kindness and compassion. More information about Rachel's Challenge can be found here.

STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES
	Jumpstart Your Success: Cash In On Community College On Saturday, March 10, 2018, 8:30am-1:00pm, Mesa College will be hosting “Jumpstart Your Success: Cash In on Community College”, a FREE event for prospective students, their families, and their friends. The event this year combines two of our very popular events – “Saturday on the Mesa: Jumpstart Your Success” and “Cash In on Community College” – and will be an opportunity for students to learn about Mesa programs and services as well as get information on Financial Aid options and FAFSA completion assistance. The campus will be open and we will be hosting a variety of workshops and presentations, a comprehensive resource fair, and lunch while supplies last! There will also be opportunity drawings at lunch for four (4) $250 scholarships! Click Here To Register https://ossstudentopportunities.blogspot.com/2018/02/on-saturday-march-10-2018-830am-100pm.html

	Opportunity Summit 2018: Initiate 43,000. That is the estimated number of young people in San Diego County who are NOT in school or working. These young adults are opportunity youth. Last year, 500+ changemakers met at Opportunity Summit: Flip the Script to understand the story of San Diego County's opportunity youth. Join us for Opportunity Summit 2018: Initiate as we step up our collective efforts to cut the rate and halve the gap by 2020--our region's call to action. The summit will be a diverse gathering of our region's young adults, employers, workforce professionals, service providers, educators, funders, parents, community members, elected leaders and more. Will you join us? Date: Thursday, April 12, 2018 Time: 8:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Location: Town & Country, 500 Hotel Circle North, San Diego, CA 92108 The General Admission cost is $50, but the Office of Secondary Schools has a limited number of free seats, available. Contact Stacey Seiders at 619-725-7125 sseiders@sandi.net if interested - but hurry they "sell out" fast! https://ossstudentopportunities.blogspot.com/2018/02/opportunity-summit-2018-initiate.html

	Student Art Contest Celebrate Success! Once again, the Association of California School Administrators (ACSA) and F3 Student AwardsTM are partnering to Celebrate Success by sponsoring a statewide art contest for all K-12 public education students. The 2018 contest is Now Open. Ten students each win $250 Two winners in each grade span: K-2; 3-5; 6-8; 9-10; 11-12 Each “Celebrate Success” winner receives a $250 check sponsored by F3 Student AwardsTM. Contest eligibility: All California public education students, grades K-12. Deadline: Entries must be postmarked no later than February 28, 2018. Click here for more information https://ossstudentopportunities.blogspot.com/2018/02/student-art-contest.html

	Essay Contest: Why Education Matters High School Seniors Can Win $1000 To affirm our commitment to academic excellence, the California Association of Latino Superintendents and Administrators (CALSA) and F3 Student AwardsTM (F3) have created an annual essay contest awarding five education awards of $1,000 each for high school students. The 2018 contest now open. TOPIC: Why Education Matters How do you define success and the role of education in helping you achieve your goal? What are your unique passions and interests? Tell us how you plan to use these personal qualities and experiences to achieve your plans for the future. PRIZES: Each of the five winners of the CALSA / F3 "Why Education Matters Essay" Contest will receive a $1000 education award. ELIGIBILITY: Eligibility for the education awards is reserved exclusively for seniors attending a public high school in California and planning to attend a community college or a four-year university upon graduation in June 2018 SUBMISSION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 28, 2018 by 5:00 p.m. Click here for more information. https://ossstudentopportunities.blogspot.com/2018/02/essay-contest-why-education-matters.html

	Photography Contest: Education for All High School Seniors Can Win $1000 To affirm our commitment to the artistic talents of our state's students, the California Association of African-American Superintendents and Administrators (CAAASA) and the F3 Student AwardsTM (F3) program are partners in "Education for All," an annual photography contest that provides five student education awards of $1000 each to high school seniors. TOPIC: Diversity, Collaboration, Achievement. What do the themes of Diversity, Collaboration, and Achievement in an educational setting look like to you? Find an image that illustrates these central themes and what they mean to today's students. PRIZES: Each of the five winners of the CAAASA / F3 "Education for All" Photography Contest will receive a $1000 education award. ELIGIBILITY: Eligibility for the award is reserved exclusively for seniors attending a public high school in California and planning to attend a community college or four-year university upon graduation. DISCLAIMER: CAAASA and F3 do not assume responsibility for lost, late, misdirected, and illegible entries, all of which will be disqualified. SUBMISSION DEADLINE: February 28, 2018. Click here for more information. https://ossstudentopportunities.blogspot.com/2018/02/photography-contest-education-for-all.html

	Girls Take Flight! Girls Take Flight is an innovative new program launching in February 2018 to provide 10th and 11th grade girls extensive hands-on experience building and flying drones as well as exploring their many uses. Eligibility: Female Currently (2017/2018 School Year) in 10th or 11th Grade Attends Crawford High School, Gompers Preparatory Academy, Hoover High School, Lincoln High School, Morse High School, or O'Farrell Charter School An Infomation session will be held to introduce students to opportunities to participate in a week-long camp and a 32-week internship. Participation in a week-long camp includes learning how to construct, repair, and fly drones. Camp also includes a field trip to a local drone company where students see drones being used in real-world applications. 32-week internship will explore the use of drones in addition to building on knowledge of constructing, repairing, and flying a drone. Students will also conduct field research and become FAA certified drone pilots. Click here to RSVP for the Informational Session

	Mission Hills 5 K Run/Walk

For more student opportunities, please visit the Office of Secondary Schools website

UPCOMING EVENTS
Thursday 02/22/18		Standley USS Midway Excursion Click Here for More Information

Thursday 02/22/18		Crawford Community Collaborative 10:00 AM-11:30 AM (Crawford High School) Crawford Community Collaborative, 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 Crawford Cluster community.

Friday 02/23/18		San Diego Military Collaborative 10:00 AM-11:30 AM (2133 Fenton Pkwy, San Diego, CA 92108) Join us every month as we discuss a current trend affecting military families in San Diego and network with representatives from over 100 organizations!

Wednesday 2/28/18		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.

Wednesday 02/28/18		Dana Qualcomm Excursion Click Here for More Information

Thursday 03/01/18		Notification of Fall 2018 UC Admission Decisions Begins

Friday 03/02/18		UC Deadline For Applicants For All Terms To Submit FAFSA and CAL Grant Verification Form http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/how-to-apply/dates-deadlines/index.html

Tuesday 03/06/18		Grant USS Midway Excursion Click Here for More Information

Wednesday 03/07/18		Student Equity Coalition 5:00-6:30 PM (Hoover High School, 4474 El Cajon Blvd)

Thursday 03/08/18 - Saturday 3/10/18		First Robotics Competition (Del Mar Fairgrounds) Click Here For More Information

Thursday 03/08/18		Bethune Qualcomm Excursion Click Here for More Information

Saturday 03/10/18		Jumpstart Your Success: Cash In On Community Collge 8:30AM - 1:00PM (San Diego Mesa College, 7250 Mesa College Dr, San Diego, CA 92111) This event will be an opportunity for students to learn about Mesa College programs and services as well as get information on Financial Aid options and FAFSA completion assistance. The campus will be open and will be hosting a variety of workshops and presentations, a comprehensive resource fair, and lunch while supplies last! There will also be opportunity drawings at lunch for four (4) $250 scholarships!

Tuesday 03/13/18		Golden Hill Qualcomm Excursion Click Here for More Information

Wednesday 03/14/18		Pershing USS Midway Excursion Click Here for More Information

Wednesday 03/14/18		Connect to School Resource Fair 3:30 - 4:30 PM - (Morse High School -6905 Skyline Dr) Connect to School Resource Fair. Open to the public! Come learn about the different programs and schools available to complete your high school diploma. Community partner information is also available through the Wellness Center. Come learn about all services available to help you and connect you to school or training. Bus passes available to come to this event.

Thursday 03/15/18 - Saturday 03/17/18		Rotary Camp Enterprise (Camp Cedar Glen) Click Here for More Information

Saturday 03/17/18		ROTC Cadet Ball 8:00PM - Midnight (Town and Country Hotel, 500 Hotel Circle)


For a complete list of upcoming Secondary Schools events visit our on-line calendar or your school's website.