March 13, 2018

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Learning Your Student's Genius!
	San Diego Unified School District is partnering with Thrively – a personalized learning platform that helps students discover and explore their unique strengths, interests and aspirations. If you are a parent of grade 6-12 students in our Unlocking The Genius experience, you can join Thrively with a free account and follow your child’s progress. The platform at www.thrively.com serves as a digital portfolio archiving student strengths and experiences, and connects students to local opportunities to develop their interests. All parents can use Thrively to gain insights into their children through assessments and digital profiles and then get guidance on resources (online and offline) to help their child explore and develop. Find out how to connect to your student’s account by clicking here. Let us know if you want more information and we can schedule parent nights with Thrively. You can also learn more at www.thrively.com/parent. https://sdusdoss.blogspot.com/2018/03/learning-your-students-genius.html

Farb Middle School AVID Students Present to the Board of Education
	On Tuesday, January 23, 2018, Farb Middle School AVID students Evelin Salinas, Mercy Tapia, and Ashay Madden presented to the San Diego Unified School District Board of Education with their AVID Site Coordinator Donna Rankin and Principal Courtney Rizzo. AVID, Advancement Via Individual Determination, is a global nonprofit organization dedicated to closing the achievement gap by preparing all students for college and other postsecondary opportunities. Farb Middle School is an AVID National Demonstration School and is an exemplary model of the AVID College Readiness System. Demonstration Schools undergo a rigorous validation process and are required to be revalidated every few years to ensure high levels of implementation, with quality and fidelity to AVID strategies schoolwide. The students did a wonderful job sharing information about their AVID program at Farb Middle School https://sdusdoss.blogspot.com/2018/03/farb-middle-school-avid-students.html

Reality Changers
	Reality Changer’s College Apps Academy has helped many students get into college and last year expanded their program to include Kearny High School. The inaugural class is receiving letters of acceptance from choice universities daily and applying for more scholarships each week. As their spring semester focuses on college survival skills, recruitment season is also in full swing for the next class. Current juniors are attending informational sessions and filling out applications for their own chance to have a FREE college application expert mentor. Rosters will be completed by the end of March in order to facilitate a few meet-and-greet sessions with the new class before their senior year. This program is run with the support of Kearny’s E2E lab and all sessions take place in E2E’s innovative learning space. https://sdusdoss.blogspot.com/2018/03/reality-changers.html

Mission Bay Student Named One of San Diego Hall of Champions February Stars of the Month
	REJEAN (BOOGIE) ELLIS, Boys Basketball, Mission Bay As the season wound down, there was no stopping the Buccaneers’ junior as Ellis led his team to the Open Division championship. The lightning-quick Ellis poured in 35 points to lead the Bucs past No. 2 seeded Torrey Pines 64-62 in the semifinals before lifting the team past Foothills Christian in the title game. https://sdusdoss.blogspot.com/2018/03/mission-bay-student-named-one-of-san.html

In The News...
	San Diego Union-Tribune: D-V girls basketball: Madison part of new era in City Conference
	NBC San Diego: SDUSD Teacher Appointed to Statewide Computer Science Education Panel

Reach Higher Expo
	YOUR PREPARATION FOR COLLEGE STARTS BEFORE HIGH SCHOOL This EXPO has been designed for you, our Middle School students and families! Join us for a day of learning! Learn about available educational programs in High School, become aware of your options and the strategies you can implement to have a successful transition to High School. The transition from Middle School to High School can represent a BIG shift in your life, either as a parent or student. In collaboration with CAL-SOAP, the San Diego Unified School District has designed a day for YOU. Our goal during this EXPO is to support you as you learn about your educational options and some of the things you and your family can do to continue your growth and educational success. Workshops: A Parent's Guide to Surviving MS Years High School and College Student Panel College Access, Financial Aid & DREAM ACT Finding a Career Pathway High School. What to Expect? Want to Play College Sports? Restorative Practices & Equity Healthy Relationships & Teens SATURDAY, MARCH 17 , 2018 LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL 4777 IMPERIAL AVE, SAN DIEGO, CA 92113 8:00 AM. - 1 :00 PM Please RSVP by visiting: http://sandiegocalsoap.com/star/Events/register/574 https://sdusdoss.blogspot.com/2018/03/reach-higher-expo.html

STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES
Last Chance for Cesar E. Chavez Scholars Program Drop Off Application by March 14th.- Click here for locations and times.

	Sunflower Scholarship Fund - Powered by Chelsea's Light Foundation The 2018 Academic Sunflower Scholarship Application is NOW AVAILABLE! The sunflower – It is resilient. It is bright and always follows the sun. It stands out in a crowd. It is surprising, towers over the others in uniqueness and splendor, and the closer you look, the more amazing its depth and beauty. Each of our Sunflower Scholarship Fund recipients will fit this description. Powered by the Chelsea’s Light Foundation and the generosity of the community, the Sunflower Scholarship Fund offers two types of scholarships: Academic, based on a combination of academic merit and a “service over self” character. And the second, our Joie de Vivre scholarship, is based on a combination of talent, financial need and “service over self” character. The Academic scholarships will provide financial support for college enrollment, and the Joie de Vivre grants will provide financial means for children ages 18 and younger to participate in extracurricular activities that otherwise might not have been possible. The Sunflower Scholarship Fund was established to reflect the attributes that Chelsea embodied as a young citizen and student at Poway High School. She was extremely diligent, involved in a variety of school activities, had a passion for volunteering in her community, believed in the power of change and dreamed of making the world a better place. Download: 2018 Sunflower Scholarship Application https://ossstudentopportunities.blogspot.com/2018/03/sunflower-scholarship-fund-powered-by.html

	Admit One College Prep Academy Let San Diego Public Libraries assist you in preparing for the transition from high school to college through the Admit One College Prep Academy! Admit One provides an advantage on SAT & ACT test preparation and navigating the college process. Once accepted students in Admit One receive expert guidance on the college-going process. Click here for more information and to apply. https://ossstudentopportunities.blogspot.com/2018/03/admit-one-college-prep-academy.html

	High School Students Can Win a New Laptop The Metropolitan Transit System (MTS), Coca-Cola, and the San Diego County Office of Education (SDCOE) will award new laptops to 40 San Diego County high school students through their annual laptop scholarship contest. Students in grades 9 to 12 can submit a persuasive essay telling San Diego residents why they should use public transportation. Essays must be a minimum of 650 words and will be judged on four criteria. Click here to download application. Submissions are due April 8. Click here for more information.

	Summer Journalism Workshop at the U-T The San Diego Union-Tribune Community Journalism Scholars Program is accepting applications for its summer workshop for 11th and 12th grade students interested in learning about journalism and media careers. Applicants must be 16 years of age by May 1, 2018. During the five-week program, up to six high school students will receive instruction and work in the Union-Tribune's offices as paid community journalists. Click here to download application. Application Deadline: April 6.

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

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

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

Saturday 03/17/18		Reach Higher Expo 8:00AM - 1:00 PM (Lincoln High School, 4777 Imperial Ave) RSVP by visiting: http://sandiegocalsoap.com/star/Events/register/574

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

Wednesday 03/21/18		Wangenheim Qualcomm Excursion Click Here for More Information

Wednesday 03/21/18		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.

Wednesday 3/21/18		Council of ASB Presidents Meeting 3:00-5:00 PM (Ed Center Room 2249)

Wednesday 3/21/18		An Evening With UC San Diego 6:00-8:00 PM (Lincoln High School, 4777 Imperial Ave)

Friday 03/23/18		San Diego Military Collaborative 10:00 AM - Noon (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!

Monday 03/26/18 - Friday 3/30/18		Spring Break No School

Saturday 03/31/18		Notification of Fall 2018 UC Admission Decisions For Freshmen Applicants Is Complete

Thursday 4/05/18		Correia USS Midway Excursion Click Here for More Information

Friday 4/06/18		Registration Deadline for 5/5/18 SAT Subject Test Click Here for More Information

Thursday 4/12/18		Student Equity Ambassadors 4:00-6:00 PM (Harold J Ballard Parent Center, 2375 Congress St,) San Diego Unified School District is excited to empower, inspire and motivate students to serve as Student Equity Ambassadors as we work together to keep all students connected to their school and community through humble inquiry. Their input and voice is needed to continue the district and community conversation about defining success, identifying obstacles, and developing solutions that will benefit all San Diego Unified School District families.

Wednesday 4/17/18		Farb Qualcomm Excursion Click Here for More Information


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