March 19, 2019 Peninsula Family YMCA Swim Classes Make a Big Splash for Correia Students in Point Loma/Ocean Beach A partnership between the Peninsula Family YMCA and Correia Middle School is giving eighth-graders a chance to learn life-saving skills in the water — something a quarter of them have never experienced. Click here: https://www.lajollalight.com/pointloma-obmonthly/profiles/places/sd-cm-pt-loma-swimming-correia-20181219-story.html https://sdusdoss.blogspot.com/2019/03/peninsula-family-ymca-swim-classes-make.html Literacy Across the Curriculum Taft teachers gathered with Carisa Barnes, Kearny cluster Gear Up coach, and Sarah Petersen, California Reading and Literature Project consultant, to practice ways to integrate literacy strategies into their curriculum. As math, history, English, world languages, science, and PE teachers came together, they explored what it means to incorporate more effective reading, writing, speaking, and listening opportunities into their daily instruction. They discovered that strategies such as taking notes and looking for evidence during reading, implementing a listening protocol that encourages students to actively listen and paraphrase what their classmates say, and using graphic organizers to make connections between reading and thinking, can help students to be more mindful in their learning process. Throughout the training, teachers planned ways to implement these strategies into their current and future teaching practices. https://sdusdoss.blogspot.com/2019/03/literacy-across-curriculum.html Anyone CAN Do the Rubik’s Cube . . . But Some Patrick Henry Students Are Exceptionally Fast! Ten Patrick Henry students will be competing in the Rubik’s Cube Competition for the first time this year at CSU San Marcos. "You CAN do the Rubik’s Cube" is the educational outreach program of the world-famous Rubik’s Cube, which brings mathematical, cooperative, and artistic concepts together while empowering anyone to solve the Rubik’s Cube. Henry’s club has existed for three years and meets once a week for students to practice solving Rubik’s Cube and engage in other types of mechanical puzzles. In the competition, students must solve 25 scrambled Rubik’s Cubes as fast as possible. Henry’s club advisor, Tom Knapik, says “Our current record for solving 25 Rubik’s Cubes is 3 minutes and 23 seconds and a few students can solve a single cube in under 30 seconds!” Let’s see if they achieve a personal best at CSU San Marcos. Go Patriots! https://sdusdoss.blogspot.com/2019/03/anyone-can-do-rubiks-cube-but-some.html CS for All! What does it look like to make computer science education accessible for students with disabilities? Fred Hilgers at Clairemont high is tackling that issue in his Integrated 1 Math class. Using Bootstrap, a hybrid math / computer science curriculum, Fred is exploring ways that his two visually impaired students can code right along with their classmates. Working directly with Fred, and including the opinions of his students, Bootstrap is creating a visually impaired software that takes input of the student and verbally describes the shape and structure of the output. Not only is this a win for SDUSD students, but potentially will have an impact on thousands of visually impaired students nationally! https://sdusdoss.blogspot.com/2019/03/cs-for-all.html ITN Increasing Student Agency and Voice Through Technology The San Diego Unified’s Innovative Teaching Network (ITN) is a community of educators that share, learn from, and grow with each other. Educators experience motivational guest speakers and gain new insights and resources for innovation. More than forty educators attended our 4th meeting this year on at Roosevelt Middle School. Each meeting includes peer presentations about real classroom experiences and breakout sessions on innovative practices. In February, teachers learned about Design Thinking, Maker Spaces, and digital tools such as PearDeck and Canva. Participants left inspired and excited to innovate their classrooms and build capacity at their sites. https://sdusdoss.blogspot.com/2019/03/itn-increasing-student-agency-and-voice.html iMiddle Deaf & Hard of Hearing Teachers Connect with Students Through Empathy Interviews Innovation Middle School Deaf & Hard of Hearing (DHH) teachers recently conducted one-on-one empathy interviews with students to connect with them as people and to better understand them as learners. The empathy interviews were the starting point for the DHH teachers as they learned how to use the design thinking framework to find solutions to problems/needs. Through the interviews, the teachers collected student thoughts and perspectives on school-related topics and general interests. They then analyzed the data for patterns and insights that might reveal problems that students are facing or needs students have. The number of problems/needs that the DHH teachers were able to define was surprising to them. With potential problems/needs to address, they ideated potential solutions and chose a few to prototype. After designing thier prototype models, they shared them with their peers and used the feedback to make revisions. The teachers shared designs for a Deaf Field Day to connect the Deaf Community, Buddy Boxes to allow students to create a safe space to communicate with a friend, and to have students make “Life Through Deaf Eyes” videos to help teachers and students understand Deaf student needs and perspectives.  Next, the teachers will test what they have designed by implementing their models with students.  Having had no experience with design thinking, The DHH teachers modeled what it means to be a lifelong learner and being a risk-taker by their willingness to learn by doing. Now that they have a framework for problem-solving that they can use and integrate into their classrooms. https://sdusdoss.blogspot.com/2019/03/imiddle-deaf-hard-of-hearing-teachers.html Office of LGBTQIA+ Education & Advocacy Holds 3rd Annual GSA Student Leadership Academy The Office of LGBTQIA+ Education and Advocacy was at Scripps Ranch to hold the 3rd annual GSA Leadership Academy. With more than 80 participants, the academy was a huge success!  Students arrived at Scripps Ranch and engaged in workshops around identity, diversity, intersectionality, consent, toxic masculinity, and GSA leadership. We hosted resource tables, raffled off LGBTQIA+-focused texts, and networked with GSA students and advisors across the district.  We have more than 140 middle school students registered for the next GSA Leadership Academy. If your school hasn’t signed up yet, contact us at youthadvocacy@sandi.net. https://sdusdoss.blogspot.com/2019/03/office-of-lgbtqia-education-advocacy.html Walker Elementary Celebrated Read Across America in True Dr. Seuss Fashion The National Read Across America event is celebrated each year on Dr. Seuss' birthday with schools all over the country participating. This year Walker Elementary transformed into the "whimsical world of Walkerville" and organized a week long schedule of activities. On Wednesday, February 27th, they hosted several community leaders to come read to Walker students in grades TK-5th. The list of community leaders included District Attorney Summer Stephan, Channel 10 News' morning team, Channel 7's Whitney Southwick, D6 staffer Luis Pallera, and District staff from the Integrated Youth Services Division. Community Leaders were treated to breakfast and a schoolwide assembly and then were invited to read their favorite books to various classrooms. https://sdusdoss.blogspot.com/2019/03/walker-elementary-celebrated-read.html Cox Communications Offers Low-Cost, Home Internet with WiFi Cox Communications and Connect2Compete  For students and parents, having a computer and Internet service at home is no longer a luxury—it’s essential. Cox® understands this new reality and, through our partnership with EveryoneOn, works in the communities we serve to provide low-cost Internet and devices to low-income students and their families through the Cox® Connect2Compete program. This is a great opportunity for families to invest in their child's education.  Find out if you are eligible by clicking here: https://www.cox.com/aboutus/connect2compete/low-cost-internet.html https://sdusdoss.blogspot.com/2019/03/cox-communications-offers-low-cost-home.html STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES Sollender College Scholarship Seniors who plan to attend a four-year college or university are invited to apply for the Jeffrey D. Sollender College Scholarship, coordinated by the Jewish Community Foundation of San Diego. Eligible seniors must demonstrate outstanding achievement in the workplace, entrepreneurial ventures or community service to earn the $3000 award.  Deadline: April 1, 2019 For more information, visit: https://jcfsandiego.org/young-adults/jeffreydsollenderscholarship Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Scholarships Calling qualified African American/African Diaspora females in San Diego County High Schools to apply! Young men are eligible if they plan to attend an HBCU (Historical Black College or University).  Awards are $1,000-$1,500 each and the deadline to submit is April 3, 2019. High school seniors must graduate in Spring 2019 and plan to attend an accredited four-year college in the Fall, 2019. For all awards, students must have a cumulative 3.0 or higher GPA. The Octavia Coleman Scholarship is awarded to a female or male high school graduate planning to attend a historically black college or university (HBCU). The Pearlen Denmon Scholarship is awarded to a female attending or residing in the boundary areas of Lincoln HS, San Diego HS or Gompers Preparatory Academy. The EMRJJ Scholarship for Future Female Engineers is awarded to a female applicant pursuing a degree in a STEM field—preferably entering an accredited College of Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical or Aerospace). She must also be a role model with strong ethical character and willing to mentor peers and/or younger students. The Empowerment Scholarship is awarded to a female applicant who successfully demonstrates overcoming hardship or special circumstances such as: immigrant or refugee status, special physical or learning needs, foster care, etc. The Unique Health Care Scholarship is awarded to a female applicant planning to pursue a career in a professional medical field. The link for more information on these scholarships and to access the fillable application: https://www.akasandiego.com/scholarships-programs-and-events Deadline: April 3, 2019   2019 San Diego County Fair Speech Competition is Open REGISTRATION DEADLINE:  Exhibitors must register at www.sdfair.com/contests/speech-contest/ by 11:59pm (Pacific Daylight time) on Friday, May 10.  You will receive an email confirmation. Late entries will not be accepted.  PROCESSING FEE: $15.00 per student. Fees are non-refundable.  THEME: “San Diego County Fair, Oz-some!”  TOPIC CHOICES: Heart, Knowledge, Courage, or Home. There is no restriction to how you use your topic choice in your speech. Have fun with it!  ELIGIBILITY: San Diego County students, grades K-12 for the 2018-2019 school year. Students may enter as individuals or with a partner in the same age group.  WHERE: Creative Youth Exhibit Tent, located in Family Funville at the San Diego County Fair.  DIVISION 5000 Classes  001: Elementary School (K-5th grades)  002: Middle/Jr. High School (6th-8th grades)  003: High School (9th-12th grades)  TIME:  EW Class 001: Check in: 12:00 pm Start: 12:30 pm. Awards to follow  Class 002: Check in: 1:30 pm Start: 2:00 pm. Awards to follow  Class 003: Check in: 3:30 pm Start: 4:00 pm. Awards to follow  COMPETITION RULES:  • Students in Classes 001 and 002 may recite a speech/poem. Students in Class 003 MUST prepare, memorize, and recite their own original work.  • NEW Maximum time limits: Class 001: 3 minutes; Class 002: 4 minutes; and Class 003: 5 minutes.  • Any quotations or copyrighted materials used must be identified with the original author’s name.  • No musical presentations.  • No props allowed, including cue cards (except for Class 001), or costumes. You will be docked points if props are used, but not disqualified.  • NEW The competition is limited to 25 students per class registered on a first-received basis. Entries will close when capacity is reached.  PARTNERS: Each member of the duo must register, pay and enter the name of the partnership when prompted during online entry registration. Only two people allowed per group. In addition you must send the duo name and members’ names to nmerzi@sdfair.com after registration.  JUDGING: Individuals and duos will compete within each class. Any deviation from the rules will result in loss of points per judges’ discretion. All points from judges will be tabulated at the end of each class. The decisions of the judges are final. Tiebreakers will be decided, if warranted, to establish First –Third place standings in each class.  AWARDS: NEW In addition to donated awards, the following premiums will be awarded in each class: First Place - $150 Second Place - $100 Third Place - $75 .  QUESTIONS? (858) 755-1161 ext. 2412 or nmerzi@sdfair.com Express Yourself Through Dance with TranscenDANCE This is a fantastic opportunity for students. TranscenDANCE is a nationally recognized creative youth development organization that works with teens in underserved San Diego communities. Our programs change the trajectory of students’​ lives by building resilience, confidence, and creativity and by instilling life-changing skills such as leadership, collaboration, and community engagement. More than just a dance troupe… we are a family!! We can tell you all about our unique, one-of-a-kind youth programming, but it is much more meaningful to hear it directly from our students. Below are some testimonials from past youth performing group members, many of who continue to contribute and participate in the program! Youth Testimonials “It's more than dance classes, we learn about life and ourselves.” “I never had a role model growing up and now I am one. I absolutely love helping others. Especially those who have had a rough childhood like me.” “I’ve become more open and learned how to push myself more to be me.” “Looking back on it, I realize I didn’t know who I was and I didn’t trust others to help me. TranscenDANCE helped me find myself, identify what I needed, and taught me how to take care of myself. I hadn’t realized how alone I was until suddenly I had closer friendships than I had ever had in school or other dance groups.” Students interested in signing up can attend a class: Tuesdays & Thursdays | 4-7pm and Saturdays 10am-4pm at 200 East 12th Street, National City, CA 91950. For more information call (619) 995-4163 or visit www.tdarts.org or email katie@tdarts.org. Sunflower Scholarship The Chelsea’s Light Foundation’s Sunflower Scholarship Fund Academic Scholarship is a unique funding opportunity offered to academically successful students who are passionate about inspiring positive change in their communities. Since its inception in 2011, they have awarded more than $390,000 in scholarships to outstanding college-bound San Diego high school students. Scholarships have ranged from $1,000 – $5,000 and are intended to be used for tuition, books, fees, room & board and moving expenses. Click here for the application.  For more student opportunities, please visit the Office of School Innovation & Integrated Youth Services website UPCOMING EVENTS Tuesday 3/19/19- Thursday 3/21/19 CPMA Presents: The Addams Family - Musical 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM (CPMA Performing Arts Center, 5050 Conrad Ave, San Diego, CA 92117) The CPMA Advanced Theater class presents its annual Spring Musical, "The Addams Family". "They're creepy and they're kooky...". A great musical for the whole family. Click Here for Tickets Wednesday 3/20/19 DAC General Meeting 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM (Harold J Ballard Parent Center, 2375 Congress St) Thursday 3/21/19 Roosevelt USS Midway Excursion Click Here for More Information Thursday 3/21/19 DELAC General Meeting 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM (Harold J Ballard Parent Center, 2375 Congress St) Monday 3/24/19-Friday 3/29/19 Spring Break (Traditional School) - No School Sunday 3/31/19 Cesar Chavez Day Sunday 3/31/19 Notification of fall 2019 admission decisions for freshman applicants is complete http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/how-to-apply/dates-deadlines/index.html Thursday 4/05/19 Correia USS Midway Excursion Click Here for More Information Monday 4/08/19 GATE DAC General Meeting 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM (Harold J Ballard Parent Center, 2375 Congress St) For a complete list of upcoming School Innovation & Integrated Youth Services events visit our on-line calendar or your school's website. For more information about the Office of School Innovation & Integrated Youth Services please visit our website.