April 24, 2018
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Clairemont High School Students Give Industry Pathway Tour to Joint Board
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On Tuesday, April 17th, students from Clairemont High School provided a tour of the school’s four industry pathways to various board members on site prior to a joint board meeting between San Diego Unified School District and San Diego Community College. Board members asked students questions about their experiences in industry themed academies, such as their contribution and understanding developed as part of hands-on, real-world projects, and were able to see innovative physical spaces for learning, such as the Academy of Business trading floor.
https://sdusdoss.blogspot.com/2018/04/clairemont-high-school-students-give.html |
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San Diego Unified and YMCA begin local partnership at Pacific Beach Middle School
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San Diego Unified, Pacific Beach Middle School, and Beach and Bay Family YMCA will come together prior to Pacific Beach Middle School’s Back to School Night to celebrate a growing partnership that is transforming Pacific Beach Middle School into a center of the community.
Marking the completion of the first phase of facilities upgrades, a ribbon will be tied, not cut, to symbolize a community coming together for the benefit of Pacific Beach families.
https://sdusdoss.blogspot.com/2018/04/san-diego-unified-and-ymca-begin-local.html |
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NCWIT Aspirations in Computing Awards!
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The San Diego affiliate of the National Center for Women and Information Technology (NCWIT) held their awards ceremony on Tuesday, April 17 at Qualcomm. The NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing (AiC) honors women in grades 9 through 12 who are active and interested in computing and technology, and encourages them to pursue their passions. Award for AiC recipients are chosen for their demonstrated interest and achievements in computing, proven leadership ability, academic performance, and plans for post‑secondary education.
Mission Bay High School Junior Nina Morch and Sophomore Jaden Symon received San Diego Affiliate Honorable Mention awards.
Nina has been actively involved in robotics since she was six years old and hopes to continue through college and career. She is currently the mechanical lead on her robotics team and is proud to have won several design awards last year. Nina would like to apply her robotics knowledge to start robotics programs in middle schools to engage younger students.
Jaden became interested in software development and computer science at a young age. She has taken computer science classes not only at Mission Bay High, but outside of school as well to continue to develop her skills. Not only does she enjoy software development, but surfing and playing competitive sand volleyball.
Nina and Jaden are now part of a long-term community for female technologists, from K-12 through higher education and beyond, encouraging persistence in computing through continuous engagement and ongoing encouragement at each pivotal stage of their educational and professional development. They are part of a group of technically inclined girls and women are offered opportunities to learn through computing-related activities, network at virtual and in-person meetups, receive visibility for technical achievements, and grow leadership and entrepreneurial skills by leading computing outreach programs in their local communities. Additionally, they gain exclusive access to scholarships, internships, and job opportunities. All of these benefits are made possible by NCWIT Alliance Members, AiC peers in the network, and adult influencers who serve as volunteers and mentors. This collective investment is making a considerable and sustainable impact on future technology and innovation by increasing women’s meaningful participation.
The NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing builds a talent pool for the growing technical workforce and helps academic and corporate organizations celebrate diversity in computing by honoring young women at the high-school level for their computing-related achievements and interests. Award recipients are selected based on their aptitude and aspirations in technology and computing; leadership ability; academic history; and plans for post-secondary education.
Also honored, SDUSD teacher, Shirley Miranda with the San Diego NCWIT Aspirations in Computing Educator Award for her contributions to computer science education in San Diego. She has had several regional NCWIT high school winners and one national winner over the years. The Aspirations in Computing Educator Award identifies outstanding educators who play a pivotal role in encouraging young women to explore their interest in computing and technology, and recognizes these educators for their efforts to promote gender equity in computing.
Congratulations to Nina, Jaden and Shirley!
https://sdusdoss.blogspot.com/2018/04/accepting-freshman-university-of.html |
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“Check Your Mood” experience for LJHS Student
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On Monday, April 9 a majority of La Jolla High School students, through their PE class, participated in a “Check Your Mood” experience. San Diego Health and Human Services and LJHS Counselors led presentations on common mental health issues, students went through a basic non-diagnostic health screening, and accessed resources for stress, anxiety, and depression. This event is one aspect of the whole-child approach and ensures our students have the awareness and tools to enhance mental health.
https://sdusdoss.blogspot.com/2018/04/check-your-mood-experience-for-ljhs.html |
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San Diego Workforce Partnership Opportunity Summit
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On Thursday, April 12th, students from various schools in San Diego Unified attended San Diego Workforce Partnership’s Opportunity Summit. The day was dedicated to engaging professionals and young adults in exploring solutions to the population of 16-24 year olds in our community who are either not working or not in school. San Diego Unified students and staff were there in full force and so honored to be a part of the day.
https://sdusdoss.blogspot.com/2018/04/san-diego-workforce-partnership.html |
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Innovation Centers
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The Office of Secondary Schools is pleased to announce the completion of the San Diego High Innovation Center. San Diego High joins Morse, Crawford, Lincoln, and Hoover Innovation Centers to promote student engagement and advancement. The Innovation Centers are one of the targeted interventions in the districts early warning system for dropout prevention that focuses on student chronic absenteeism, poor grades, behavior problems and grade retention. Each center is staffed by a credentialed subject matter teacher that supports students working independently in standards based online instructional curricula in core courses for graduation. Students may take a course for remediation to make up a previous D or F grade, enrichment or AP for weighted credit.
The libraries at each of the schools have been refurbished with new furniture, computers, and promethean boards that encourages and enhances the learning experience for students at each location. With 5 centers operating San Diego Unified has a model for success that contributes to dropout prevention and improved graduation rates.
Students interested in taking classes should see their counselor for approval. The counselor will review the student transcript as well as teacher recommendations and meet with students to discuss the Innovation Center opportunities. The students that are identified as good candidates will bring home the required forms and descriptions of the center to discuss with their family. After the students bring back the signed forms to the counselor they can begin their orientation to the Innovation Center as soon as feasible.
For more information please visit https://www.sandiegounified.org/reconnection
https://sdusdoss.blogspot.com/2018/04/innovation-centers.html |
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Academic League Matches on ITV Studios
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ITV Studios has Academic League regular season matches and more available online at https://itv.sdcoe.net/ITV-Shows/Academic-League. Watch Madison High School vs. Our Lady of Peace and Hoover High School vs. Morse High School and more.
https://sdusdoss.blogspot.com/2018/04/academic-league-matches-on-itv-studios.html |
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E2E Innovation Lab
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The San Diego Unified School District (SDUSD) has recently partnered with USD’s Jacobs Institute for Innovation and Education to develop an innovative learning space where industry and students can tinker in and collaborate on projects and challenges. Education to Employment Lab (E2E) combines the concepts of a makerspace, learning lab, and classroom. By reimagining what learning looks like, E2E offers 30 different workshops to help students develop their self-efficacy, self-esteem, and mindsets as they discover their own strengths, interests, and values.
In an effort to prepare students for life after graduation from high school, SDUSD plans to open several E2E labs at high schools across the district. The first site, located at Kearny Education Complex opened its doors to students in September and had an official grand opening on March 19, 2018. E2E Coordinator Candice Fee; SDUSD Superintendent Cindy Marten; Executive Director of the Jacobs Institute, Dr. Heather Lattimer; USD’s Dean of Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering, Dr. Chell Roberts; and Kearny student and E2E intern Adrian Torres spoke, highlighting their collaboration and the effect it has had on student achievement. The ribbon cutting was well attended by Area Superintendent Kimmie Lochtefeld, Kearny cluster administration, community members, industry partners, Kearny teachers, students, and parents.
The mission of the lab is to bridge the gap between education and employment through hands-on experiences connected to the world of work. Serving the Kearny community, E2E has worked with several industry partners including Booz Allen and Hamilton, the USS Midway, Cal Coast Credit Union, Junior Achievement, Metugo, Urban League, San Diego River Park Foundation, Upward Bound, Brandiose, Scripps Institute of Oceanography, and SAY San Diego; post-secondary partners such as UCSD, USD, CSUSM, and Mesa College; engaged students in all four small schools on the Kearny campus in over 4,000 experiences; and provided internships to 102 students, 20 of which were paid through a collaborative effort with San Diego Workforce Partnership. The E2E effort has only just begun and will continue to make the impossible possible as it transforms the way we view education.
https://sdusdoss.blogspot.com/2018/04/e2e-innovation-lab.html |
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National Take Back Day for Unused Medications
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The opioid epidemic is affecting our children in record numbers. National statistics reveal that 3000 children were poisoned by opioids, 60% were less than 5 years old, and almost all occurred in the home. In a recent 2 year period 39 children were admitted to Rady Children’s Hospital for the ingestion of an opioid or narcotic. One part of the solution is storing medications as you would any poison, and disposing of unused medications. April 28, 2018 is National Take Back Day for unused medications. You can drop off unused medications at a drop off event or drop box at selected pharmacies. Disposing of unused meds and sharing this with families and the communities you serve is one way we can all help to be part of the solution.
https://sdusdoss.blogspot.com/2018/04/the-value-of-internships.html |
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Morse Softball Wins Championship Game
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Final Score: Morse 12 San Diego 11, in 10 innings @ Monte Vista Silver Classic Championship game.
This was a hard fought game dating back nearly a month. After one completed inning the game was suspended because of rain on March 10th. The score at that time was Morse 7, San Diego 5. It was a very sloppy beginning due to the conditions. After four innings Saturday, San Diego was up 11-10. The Tigers tightened up their defense holding the Cavers to 0 runs the final six innings. AJ Borja lead off the 7th with a triple, later scoring on a game tying single by Veronica Quinino. It took another three innings before a run was scored. Briana Garcia lead off the 10th with a sharp single up the middle, later scoring on a single by Alyssia Valdez. The defense held in the bottom of the 10th, shutting down the Cavers in order.
Final score: Morse 12 San Diego 11. Great game Tigers!
https://sdusdoss.blogspot.com/2018/04/morse-softball-wins-championship-game.html |
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La Jolla Vikings Boys Volleyball So-Cal Tournament Champs
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Congratulations to the La Jolla High Boys Volleyball team for winning the Chick-fil-A Southern California Boys Invitational Tournament up in Orange County.
Gabe Featherstone and Berkeley Miesfeld were selected to the All-Tournament Team and Berkeley was also selected as the Tournament’s Most Valuable Player (MVP).
In addition, Miesfeld was selected as the Union Tribune Athlete of the week.
https://sdusdoss.blogspot.com/2018/04/la-jolla-vikings-boys-volleyball-so-cal.html |
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| STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES |
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Summer STEM Pathways Camp
The Office of Secondary Schools is partnering with UCSD Extension to offer the 4th installment of the Summer STEM Pathways Camp (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) at University of California San Diego, July 31 – August 3, 2018. It is our intent to provide a rich hands on experience, while opening up the world of STEM careers, in an elite college setting. We hope that participants leave this program inspired to strive for excellence in all areas (social and academic), continue their education beyond high school and pursue STEM related career opportunities.
The Summer STEM Pathway camp is a free, four day experience for 50 San Diego Unified College Career Technical Education students on the UCSD campus. Bussing will be provided to UCSD and back daily from targeted high schools according to needs identified through student application. Parents can also drop off students daily at UCSD. The drop off location will be shared upon acceptance. All meals and snacks are provided for the entire camp. The camp consists of 4 modules designed and delivered by UCSD professors that focus on Biological Science, Bioengineering, Computer Science, and Electrical / Computer Engineering. There will be an opportunity August 3rd for parents to attend a closing ceremony and see what your students have done during the camp.
Because spots are extremely limited and we expect high interest, we suggest your students obtain a recommendation from a STEM teacher or teachers, and apply as soon as possible.
Students should:
- have > than 2.0 GPA
- be enrolled in a Health, BioMed, Engineering, computer science or ICT career themed pathway
- have a high interest in STEM fields, and
- commit to attend the camp in its entirety
Priority will be given on a first come first served basis to students with teacher recommendations that meet the criteria listed above. We will also keep a waiting list as there are always spots that open up due to unforeseen circumstances.
Registration Link
Note: Teacher Recommendation Link may only be accessed by district staff logged into their Google Account.
If you have any questions please email Michael Goodbody – mgoodbody@sandi.net
https://ossstudentopportunities.blogspot.com/2018/04/the-office-of-secondary-schools-is.html |
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2018 PBL Scholars Paid Summer Internship for Students!
The Office of Secondary Schools announces the 2018 Project Based Learning Scholars paid summer internship for students! We are looking for 10-12 students from around the district interested in supporting the design of interdisciplinary projects as part of the 2018 PBL Institute. Last year, both student participants and teachers at the Institute felt like it was a very valuable experience, and we look forward to welcoming a new cohort of interns! Please distribute the following to your students (need to be 16+ by June 15th and eligible for employment in the U.S. to be considered).
Student applications are due on May 14th, and selected applicants will be informed by May 21st.
Click Here To Download Flyer
Click Here To Download Application
https://ossstudentopportunities.blogspot.com/2018/04/2018-pbl-scholars-paid-summer.html |
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Sally Ride Science Jr. Academy Scholarship
UC San Diego Extension is pleased to announce they are seeking SDUSD students to apply for a full-ride scholarship to the upcoming Sally Ride Science Jr. Academy this summer.
The Junior Academy is open to all students entering grades 6 through 12 during the 2018-2019 school year.
· The deadline to apply for scholarships is May 1.
· Applicants will be notified of scholarship decisions by June 1.
Students can apply via the following link: https://ucsdextension.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_dgtVqdMu0AZ59m5.
https://ossstudentopportunities.blogspot.com/2018/04/african-american-leaders-for-tomorrow.html |
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Eric Paredes Save a Life: Free Heart Screening
Free Heart Screening on Sunday May 6 from 9:00am-3:00pm
at Patrick Henry HS.
San Diego, CA – The Eric Paredes Save A Life Foundation provides free heart screenings to youth, ages 12-25, in order to detect heart conditions that could lead to Sudden Cardiac Arrest. Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) occurs when a heart unexpectedly stops beating because of an undetected heart abnormality. To combat this syndrome, that is a leading cause of death under 25 and the #1 killer of student athletes, the Eric Paredes Save A Life Foundation is hosting a free heart screening on Sunday, May 6 from 9am to 3pm at Patrick Henry High School (6702 Wandermere Dr., San Diego, CA 92120). All youth, ages 12-25, are welcome.
Register for the free event at: https://epsavealife.org/register/
https://ossstudentopportunities.blogspot.com/2018/04/african-american-leaders-for-tomorrow.html |
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2nd Annual Middle School Track Meet
Compete against other middle schools in the San Diego Unified School District. There will be 9 events: the 100 meters, 200 meters, 400 meters, 1600 meters, high jump, long jump, and shot put. There will also be a coed 4x100 meter relay and a 4x400 meter relay. Each competing school will be sending their “best” 2 student-athletes in each event. Each student-athlete will be competing against their own grade level between 6th, 7th, and 8th grade. Medals will be given to the top 3 in each event.
If you are interested, create a school account by going to https://www.athletic.net/Wizard/AddSchool.aspx. Once you have signed up, email lajollatrack@gmail.com and more instructions will be provided to you about setting up your team for the meet.
https://ossstudentopportunities.blogspot.com/2018/04/2nd-annual-middle-school-track-meet.html |
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| UPCOMING EVENTS |
Wednesday
4/25/18
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Roosevelt Qualcomm Excursion
Click Here for More Information |
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Wednesday
4/25/18
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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
4/25/18
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Student Equity Coalition
5:00 PM-6:30 PM (San Diego High School)
The Family and Community Engagement Team invites you to take an active role in the Equity Coalition this school year. We are excited to also announce that we are launching an equity parent leadership program. We hope parent leaders will have a voice in helping us take action and find solutions for equity problems.
RSVP by clicking here |
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Thursday
4/26/18
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Southeast Collaborative
8:30 - 10:00 PM (O'Farrell Charter School, 6130 Skyline Dr, 92114)
Southeast 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 Southeast community.
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Friday
04/27/18
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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! |
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Saturday
04/28/18
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Fire Science Challenge
8:00 AM - 1:00 PM (Poway Fire Training Center)
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Wednesday
5/1/18
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Wilson Qualcomm Excursion
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Monday
5/7/18
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AP Chemistry Exam
AP Spanish Literature and Culture Exam
AP Psychology Exam |
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Tuesday
5/8/18
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CPMA Qualcomm Excursion
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Tuesday
5/8/18
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AP Seminar Exam
AP Spanish Language Exam
AP Art History Exam
AP Physics : Algebra-Based Exam |
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Wednesday
5/9/18
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AP English Literature and Composition Exam
AP Japanese Language and Culture Exam
AP Physics 2: Algebra Based Exam |
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Thursday
5/11/18
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AP US Government and Politics Exam
AP Chinese Language and Culture Exam
AP Environmental Science Exam |
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Friday
5/11/18
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AP German Language and Culture Exam
AP US History Exam
AP Computer Science Principles Exam |
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Monday
5/14/18
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AP Biology Exam
AP Music Theory Exam
AP Physics C: Mechanics Exam
AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism |
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Tuesday
5/15/18
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AP Calculus AB Exam
AP Calculus BC Exam
AP French Language and Culture Exam
AP Spanish Literature and Culture Exam |
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Wednesday
5/16/18
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AP English Language and Composition Exam
AP Italian Language and Culture Exam
AP Macroeconomics Exam |
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Thursday
5/17/18
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AP Comparative Government & Politics Exam
AP World History Exam
AP Statistics Exam |
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Friday
5/18/18
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AP Human Geography Exam
AP Microeconomics Exam
AP European History Exam
AP Latin Exam |
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Wednesday
5/23/18
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CCTE Showcase
Time TBA (Liberty Station) |
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Monday
5/28/18
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Memorial Day - No School |
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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 |
