October 9, 2018
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Four Weeks of Hands-On Fun!
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This past summer, twenty students from San Diego Unified high schools took part in a hands-on residential program called COSMOS – The California State Summer School for Mathematics and Science. They selected their cluster (area of focus) such as robotics, computer science and engineering, mechanical engineering, environmental science, lasers and light, renewable energy and synthetic biology. COSMOS students live on-campus for four weeks.
During the day, students worked with University of California faculty in labs to obtain first-hand experience in their cluster’s topic. In the evenings, students participated in talent shows, crafts, bonfires, games and more. COSMOS strives to strengthen not only a student’s academics in STEM, but their social-emotional growth as well. Students left the program with an experience of a lifetime, making friends from California and beyond, and networking with UC faculty and students.
The twenty students from La Jolla, Madison, Mission Bay, Morse, Point Loma, San Diego International Studies, Scripps Ranch, Serra, and University City High schools attended one of the four COSMOS sites – UC San Diego, UC Irvine, UC Santa Cruz or UC Davis. Each cluster has a Teacher Fellow (a high school STEM teacher) who works closely with the students and faculty in the lab and with scientific communication. This year a record six of the ten Teacher Fellows at UCSD were San Diego Unified teachers.
Applications for summer 2019 will open in January. To learn more about COSMOS and the clusters each site offers, visit their websites:
The mission of COSMOS is to motivate the most creative minds of the new generation of prospective scientists, engineers and mathematicians who will become leaders for California, the nation, and the world. The program aims to create a community of students who participate in and contribute to an intensive academic experience delivered by distinguished educators and scholars.
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SDUSD Kinder Teachers Tackle STEAM and the Next Generation Science Through Project Lead the Way
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This week San Diego Unified School District kinder teachers investigated the Next Generation Science Standards Cross Cutting Concepts of Structure and Function at Kearny High School. Kinder teachers connected literacy and engineering through Project Lead the Way investigations. Teachers learned how classic stories like Jack and The Beanstalk and The 3 Little Pigs could inspire engineering projects like: building a beanstalk that will support a golden egg and a house that the BIG bad wolf can't blow down. Not only is STEAM (Science Technology Engineering Arts Math) and Next Generation Science learning informative, it is also fun, and helps to reinforce 21st century skills like collaborative problem solving.
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It’s LIT(erature)!
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The Lincoln High School Social Science Department is taking on Youth Advocacy Identity-Based Curriculum Modules, “It’s Lit(erature).” Teachers will be promoting social justice, student agency, and strong standards-based instruction that centers around 3 modules: LatinX-The Departure & Arrival of Millions, Black-Moving from Oppression to Empowerment, and LGBTQIA+ History-The Long Road to Visibility, Equality, and Acceptance. Lincoln is excited to infuse their current social justice work with these unique modules offered by the Youth Advocacy department.
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Promoting Literacy in Math
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On Wednesday, October 3rd, Kearny math teachers participated in a professional development workshop focusing on increasing literacy in the mathematics classrooms. Throughout the day, teachers planned for ways to use strategies such as sentence stems, collaborative conversations, and pre and post assessments, all emphasizing ways to teach math content while giving students opportunity to explain their thinking in writing and in speaking. Using the critical concept of Generating Claims, Evidence, and Reasoning as a focus, teachers collaborated around ways to immediately support students to extend their thinking by making claims about their math processes, and to use evidence and reasoning as support.
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Khan Academy: Revision-Ready!
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Teachers are gearing up for a 1-hour Webinar with representatives from Khan Academy. After 6 weeks of implementing Khan Academy in the classroom, teachers will have an opportunity to discuss best practices, what's working well, and what questions and concerns they have for continued use. Teachers using Khan Academy are practicing what they preach--always reflect on your work, and revise, revise, revise!
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Dockless Dilemma
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Dockless bikes and scooters have flooded the City of San Diego. There are many differing views as to the positive and negative impacts regarding this latest wave of the sharing economy. 11th grade students in Hoover High School’s Academy of Informational Technology will explore the pros and cons of dockless transportation through the “Dockless Dilemma” project. They will tackle questions like … Does the incorporation of dockless bikes and scooters provide transportation justice? Is bike and scooter transportation safe? What education is needed for dockless bikes and scooters? What do we do with broken, abandoned bikes and scooters? After students engage with dockless businesses, riders, City Heights community members, and the local government, they will focus in on the needs of a specific group. With this group in mind, they will define a problem and create a solution. Hoover students will then present their solutions to the City of San Diego with the hope of improving the dockless transportation experience.
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Essay Structure Through Song?
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English essays are a song and dance in Mrs. Riley’s class! Her 9th grade Clairemont High School students have been learning about essay structure so that they can write an argument essay about something they value. Sure, they’ve seen model essays and they’ve practiced analyzing evidence in their daily warm-ups, but what strategy has made the most impact? It’s the song and dance! They reach high up to the sky for their exciting opening, they sway back and forth to demonstrate commentary. Time to restate the thesis? Roll your arms, of course! The things students are writing about in their ‘values essay’ are diverse: racing scenes in The Fast and the Furious, favorite “Friends,” the upside down in “Stranger Things,” water polo, and even bananas. But no matter what each student values, they’ve got the structure down pat thanks to Mrs. Riley!
https://sdusdoss.blogspot.com/2018/10/essay-structure-through-song.html
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Roosevelt Middle School Visits the U.S.S. Midway
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San Diego Unified is excited to offer Middle School Excursions for the 5th straight year! On Thursday September 27th students from Roosevelt Middle School attended an excursion at the U.S.S. Midway. The U.S.S. Midway Excursion places students in a simulated damage control scenario. Students travel throughout the ship to 6 stations and work together to solve problems that reinforce Next Generation Science Standards. Over 18 Middle Schools or K-8 Schools are already signed up to enjoy this unique experience this year!
https://sdusdoss.blogspot.com/2018/10/roosevelt-middle-school-visits-uss.html
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Kaiser Helps Increase Activity Time
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Kaiser, along with the Alliance for a Healthier Generation, has provided grant funding to improve physical activity in our elementary and middle schools for the 2018-19 school year. The project includes 11 target schools who are enrolled in the Alliance for a Healthier Generation cohort. Baker, Fletcher and Walker Elementary schools are already up and running. Additionally Wangenheim Middle, Chollas Mead and Balboa Elementary are set to begin in late October or early November. More schools will be added after the first of the year. Each school will receive the Increased Movement and Physical Activity Class Time Program (IMPACT), equipment, support from a retired teacher and district resource teacher. The IMPACT program is a twenty minute station-based physical activity program that incorporates the 5 components of physical fitness. This program was developed in the district and has expanded to include high school students. Kearny High School students in classes taught by Daina Weber (English), Jennifer Ogo (Biology) and CorrieAnne Burgess (GIS) are redesigning the program to update the IMPACT activity cards.
https://sdusdoss.blogspot.com/2018/10/kaiser-helps-increase-activity-time.html
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Audubon Hosts Professional Learning on IMTSS
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“What if we could be more powerful by rearranging components of our system that are already there?” On October 3, 2018, Audubon (K-8) hosted a professional learning session on Integrated Multi-Tiered System of Support. IMTSS acts as a way of organizing supports within a school so that the academic side, behavioral side, and the social-emotional-learning side are aligned to serve the whole child. This session presented an overview of the framework and how to support ALL students through this lens. Teachers, counselors, psychologists, site leaders and other support staff from Audubon, Fulton, and Pacific View attended the session. The framework is based on the California SUMS (Scaling Up MTSS) initiative that began in March, 2016. Participants were provided opportunities to learn about strengthening their own practices around data collection, analysis, and designing supports so that each and every child gets what they need in order to be successful.
https://sdusdoss.blogspot.com/2018/10/audobon-hosts-professional-learning-on.html
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Naviance Family Connection
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Did you know you & your students have access to Naviance Family?
Naviance by Hobsons is a comprehensive K-12 college and career readiness platform that enables self-discovery, career exploration, academic planning, and college preparation for millions of students across all ages and around the globe. Students and families can explore colleges, apply for scholarships and learn more about careers. Have your student log in to their school's Naviance Family weblink- located on your student's high school webpage.
If you have questions about Naviance Family please contact your student's high school counselor.
https://sdusdoss.blogspot.com/2018/10/naviance-family-connection.html
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Start with Hello
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The students at Birdrock Elementary in La Jolla started their Tuesday with a "Hello". Katherine Aud, resource teacher from Integrated Youth Services Division along with San Diego Unified Police Sergeant Contreras and Campus Officer Noyes greeted the students as they arrived to school. "To promote a positive school climate, it only takes one hello or one good morning or one smile to get a student's day started off positively," said Miss Aud. Sgt. Contreras added, "It is important for community role models to take time out of their day to greet students as they start their day. I feel sometimes we overlook how a simple hello can positively impact a child's day." If you are interested in having our School Police Officers welcome the students or have other ideas to promote a positive school climate at your school sites, please contact Katherine Aud at (619) 725-7329 or kaud@sandi.net to arrange an event.
https://sdusdoss.blogspot.com/2018/10/students-speak-up.html
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Prep Athletes of the Month for September
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From: http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sports/high-school-preps/sd-sp-preps-month-athletes-1004-htmlstory.html |
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The 6-foot-1 senior quarterback led the Komets to a 4-0 record in the month, completing 46-of-74 passes for 1,033 yards and 12 touchdowns against just two interceptions. Kearny collected three straight shutouts and outscored opponents 201-14.
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The Conquistadors captured the Serra Tournament with a 1-0 victory over Scripps Ranch. The senior captain scored the lone goal and was selected MVP. She has eight goals and eight assists as the Q’s ran their state record to 89 straight wins.
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USD's Character Development Center Essay Contest
The University of San Diego's Character Development Center announces the fourth annual Fall Essay Contest sponsored by The Flying Leatherneck Historical Foundation and the Character Education Resource Center.
This year's theme, "Who is Your Hero?", asks students in grades 6 to 12 to reflect on the core values of the U.S. Marine Corps and our society by exploring what the virtues of honor, courage, and commitment mean in their own lives.
All entries must be received by Nov. 14. Click here for more details. |
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Kids Free in October
Throughout October, kids 12 and younger can get in free to more than 40 participating museums across the county with a paid adult.
There's a limit of two free children's admissions for each adult. Learn more and register for the free coupon at the San Diego Museum Council website. Mission Federal Credit Union branches across the county will also have the coupons available.
The San Diego Zoo and Safari Park are also partnering with Mission Fed to offer free admission for kids during the month of October.
Children 11 years and younger can enjoy free admission to both parks all month long. Click here for a flyer with more information. |
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Asian Pacific Youth Leadership Project
APYLP offers leadership conferences for Asian Pacific youth in the state of California interested in developing their leadership potential and pursuing active community and public service.
APYLP was established in 1990 to build new foundations for Asian Pacific Islander (API) youth to become involved in community and public service in California.
A team of volunteers sponsors conferences to empower participants with confidence and a desire to make a difference in their communities. One former participant, Dan Nguyen-Tan, became the first Asian American and youngest member elected to the Chico City Council in 2000.
50 juniors and seniors will be selected from the statewide applicants to participate in the conference April 11 -14, 2019, in Sacramento. APYLP will pay all expenses for the participants including travel, lodging, and meals.
Click here to download application.
Applications Due: November 15, 2018 |
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Opportunity for Young Women Interested in Computers and Technology
All high school women in 9th -12th grade who have aspirations in computing and technology are encouraged to apply for NCWIT's Aspirations in Computing Award. Award recipients of the AiC Award receive exclusive access to scholarships, internships, and job opportunities all across the nation as well as prizes, trophies, and swag during the local NCWIT Ceremony in the spring.
Deadline to start an application is November 5th
Deadline for parent approval and educator endorsements is November 12th
Learn more at: https://www.aspirations.org/?mc_cid=d309173b30&mc_eid=c34be7d28f The National Center for Women and Information Technology (NCWIT) Aspirations in Computing (AiC) provides 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. |
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2019 iVIE Awards
Presented by San Diego County Credit Union
Innovative Video in Education (iVIE) Awards & Student Film Festival is a K-12 student video competition and festival conceived to encourage and reward teachers who utilize video as a project based learning tool in their classroom, and students who use film and visual literacy to demonstrate their understanding of classroom concepts. All videos submitted to iVIE integrate the California Common Core State Standards or Content Standards. This year's Awards Ceremony & Student Film Festival will take place on May 19, 2019. Location TBD.
Since 2001, iVIE has grown into a major video competition. In 2018, there were 400 video submissions from 120 teachers, 73 Schools, 23 Districts and a handful of private schools, involving approximately 3,000 students. Submitted videos are judged by media professionals and educators.
CALL FOR ENTRIES DEADLINE: April 19, 2019.
All iVIE nominated videos are shown on ITV Cable 16 in a series called "The Best of iVIE" and are also available on Time Warner's On Demand channel.
See last year's nominees on our YouTube channel!
Elementary Schools: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wJJIJzsBJjk
Middle Schools: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lTrW2NrEEYE
High Schools: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o8n7dFufxX0 |
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Foot Locker Scholar Athletes Scholarship
For the eighth consecutive year, the Foot Locker Foundation will be awarding $20,000 in scholarship funding to high school seniors to help them pursue a 4-year college degree – not because they scored the most touchdowns or goals, but because sports have helped them grow into strong leaders at school and in their communities.
As an added bonus, one of our 20 winners will be selected for the Ken C. Hicks scholarship for demonstrating superior educational and athletic achievement. This winner will receive an additional $5,000 award (for a total of $25,000).
Know any high school seniors who are exemplary leaders on their sports teams, in their classrooms, and in their communities? Nominate them here!
Deadline: 5:00PM December 14, 2018 |
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Prudential Awards Program 2019
The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards will grant two students in each state $1,000, a medallion and an all-expense-paid trip to Washington, D.C.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today through November 6, 2018, The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards is looking for the top youth volunteers of the year in each U.S. state and the District of Columbia. Students in grades 5-12 are invited to apply for 2019 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards if they have made meaningful contributions to their communities through volunteer service within the past 12 months. The application is available at http://spirit.prudential.com and www.nassp.org/spirit.
How to Apply To: apply for a 2019 Prudential Spirit of Community Award, students and certifiers must complete the following steps:
- Students complete the online application by November 6, 2018.
- Then, students submit the application for certification to their principal or head of a local participating organization.
- Certifiers review all applications for their school or organization, then select a Local Honoree to nominate for state-level judging by November 16, 2018.
Applications can be certified by a middle or high school principal or head of a Girl Scout council, county 4-H organization, American Red Cross chapter, YMCA or an affiliate of Points of Light’s HandsOn Network. (Students can request a paper application by calling 855-670-4787.)
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Cal SOAP Fall College Fair
MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR OCTOBER 24!
Cal SOAP, San Diego Unified School District Counseling and Guidance Department, SUHSD, and GUHSD are hosting the very popular Fall College Fair
WHERE: Scottish Rite Event Center, 1825 Camino del Rio South, San Diego, CA 92108
DATE: Wednesday, October 24, 2018
TIME: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
COST: FREE !
On October 24, dozens of college admissions representatives and workshop presenters will provide you with the knowledge to get accepted to your dream college and learn tips to reduce the cost.
Workshops will cover topics such as "Financing your college dream" and “Getting accepted at a California public college, private college, or even studying abroad.”
We hope everyone will join us at this informative event. For questions related to the event, please visit www.sandiegocalsoap.com |
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Latino College Expo
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For more information about the Office of School Innovation & Integrated Youth Services please visit our website. |
