The Information Technology  Department wants to remind staff to enroll in Password Self-Service and save valuable time in the future by having the ability to reset your own DWA Password and bypass the IT Help Desk. It is common for employees to forget to change their password before it expires, or to forget passwords when returning from an absence such as summer break, winter break, or vacation. To take advantage of this new self-service feature, visit https://pss.sandi.net or https://pss.sandi.net/. For more information, contact Mike Casey mcasey@sandi.net or (619) 725-7784.

Expense reports created close to June 30, 2008, were likely denied due to fiscal year end. PeopleSoft Financials prevents the Accounts Payable Department from paying 2008 reports in fiscal year 2009. A new 2009 replacement report can easily be created by copying the data from the denied one. Simply sign-on to PeopleSoft Financial, navigate to create an expense report and select "Existing Report.” Select the applicable report by clicking the "Select" buttton next to the report number, then save and submit your new report. For information, call Sandy Davis at (619) 725-7756.

The July Post and Bid for Certificated positions will close this Thursday, July 10. All certificated bargaining unit members who are employed as of July 1, 2008 are eligible to apply. For more information, please see Administrative Circular 106: July Post and Bid for 2008-09 School Year. For information about staffing, contact:

• Elementary Sites:  Sonja Elston at (619) 725-8058 or Theresa Chowdhury at (619) 725- 8012                                                
• Middle/Secondary Sites: Darin Noyes at (619) 725-8019, Connie Velazquez at (619) 725-8049, or Eileen Sandifer at (619) 725-8015

• Literacy Professional Development Opportunities
  The Literacy Department is offering several different summer professional development opportunities, including training on our new screening assessments and introductions to the Units of Study for grades K, 2, and 4.  Visit http://registration.sandi.net/ to see the complete list of offerings and to register for a session.  For more information, contact the Literacy Department at (619) 725-7250.
  
  
• Service-Learning Discover Course for Educators
  Volunteer San Diego is offering a full-day service learning course Engaging Students in Service: The Comprehensive Service-Learning Training that can also be taken as a Discover Course.  This course will be offered on Wednesday, July 30, from 8:15 a.m. to 5 p.m. The course will include an overall emphasis on the basics of service-learning and will explore the key elements of creating service learning projects that integrate service with academic learning. Principals, teachers, staff and parents are invited to attend. For course information and to register online, visit www.volunteersandiego.org, or contact Jennifer Hamilton at jhamilton@volunteersandiego.org or (858) 636-4137. For information on how to earn .5 district credit, contact Nancy Hemmings at nhemmings@sandi.net or (619) 725-5597.

• Get Classroom Projects Funded through DonorsChoose.org
  DonorsChoose.org is a nonprofit organization that connects classroom ideas with people who want to help make them a reality. Teachers can submit ideas for student experiences and materials: dictionaries, lab equipment, soccer balls, etc. Since September 2007, donors have funded more than $56,000 to San Diego Unified classrooms. Back to School is one of the biggest donor seasons. Teachers should make sure they have at least one project posted. For information or to post a project, go to www.donorchoose.org or call (619) 807-4622.

• Free Children and Teens Grief Support Camp
  Camp Erin   is a three-day camp experience for children ages 6 to 17 years who have experienced the death of a loved one. The free camp will be held September 5-7 and combines a traditional, high-energy, fun camp with grief support and education. For information or to register, call San Diego Hospice at (619) 278-6480 or visit www.sdhospice.org/camp_erin.

Hamilton Elementary is celebrating the retirements of teacher Elmer Parker and school secretary Karen Reed at a luncheon on Wednesday, July 16, at Dave and Busters. The cost is $30, which includes lunch, nonalcoholic beverage, gifts and a $10 game card. For information or to make a reservation, contact Molly Stewart at mstewart@sandi.net or (619) 262-2483.

• Valencia Park Students Present Disney’s High School Musical
  The Valencia Park Center for Academics, Drama and Dance production of Disney’s High School Musical will be held July 10 and 11, at 7 p.m., and July 12 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., in the Valencia Park School Theatre, 5880 Skyline Dr. (92114). The cast and crew include more than 60 kindergarten through 5th grade students.  For information or tickets, contact Teri Ang at tang@sandi.net or (619) 264-0125 ext. 3022.

• New ERAA Back to School Conference & Festival
  The New Everybody Recommitting to Academic Achievement Conference (ERAA) is holding its fourth annual Back-to-School Conference & Festival   on Saturday, August 23, at Lincoln High School. The theme of this free conference is “Students Achieving and Succeeding” and its goal is to help parents and students activate their knowledge, skills, and resources to work together to achieve and succeed. Students attending the conference will receive a free backpack with school supplies. For information and to register, contact Pazzaz at (619) 264 -6870, or (619) 725 -5610.

View more Upcoming Events in the Events section on www.sandi.net.

• Superintendent’s Friday Notes

• Morse High School English teacher Patricia Oyeshiku was featured in an article in the Passages section of Sunday’s San Diego Union-Tribune. Known to her students at “Ms. O,” Oyeshiku is retiring after 37 years of teaching at Morse.

For Sale

• 2006 Infiniti G35 automobile. 11,000 mi. Pristine, still under warranty. Premium pkg. including Bluetooth. Luxurious ride. Estate sale. $25,000. Call (619) 517-5734.

For Rent

• Condo. St. John, US Virgin Islands.  Sleeps 6-12. $3000 to $5000 weekly. Terrific beaches. E-mail sharobsmail@yahoo.com.

• Fashion Valley area condo. 2BD/1BA. New flooring, pool, garage. $1650/mo. 1 year lease term. Call (619) 401-0673. 

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