Due to summer maintenance and hardware relocation, the following Educational Technology services will be unavailable next week, August 4 -10:

• Moodle Learning Management System (http://moodle.sandi.net/) 
• Educational Technology Homepage/Products Price List (http://www.edtech.sandi.net/)
• Streaming Media Services (http://navicast.edtech.sandi.net/)
• Live Webcasting of the August 5 board meeting
• Professional Development Registration (http://registration.sandi.net/)

Please plan accordingly and thank you in advance for your patience during this necessary maintenance. For information or with questions, e-mail moodle@sandi.net .

• Discover Program Course Offerings
  Take advantage of the great professional development opportunities offered by the Discover Program   throughout the 2008-29 school year. Registration is still open for the following August course offerings:
  • 4th Grade Social Studies: California History through The Different Eras: Strategies, Pacing, and Projects  (.5 cr.) – August 5
  • Strengthening Your Curriculum! (.5 cr.) - August 11-13
  • American Sign Language I (2.5 cr.) - August 12 - September 30

Classes are held based on the number of registrations so register early. To view course descriptions and to register online, go to the DISCOVER website. For information contact Esther Caluza at ecaluza@sandi.net or (858) 496-1887.

• Earth Science (K-5) Make-up Day
  Teachers who did not attend the FOSS Earth Science June/July training can attend a make-up session    on Thursday, August 28, from 9-11a.m., or noon-2 p.m. Register at http://registration.sandi.net. For information, contact the Science Department at (619) 725-7315.
  
  
• 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 information, contact the Literacy Department at (619) 725-7250.

• 2008 Summer Commencement Ceremony
  A special graduation ceremony for high school students who, for a variety of reasons, were not able to walk in their school’s June commencement ceremony, will held Wednesday, July 30, at 3 p.m., in the Kearny High School auditorium. For information, contact Liz Laughlin at mlaughlin@sandi.net.
  
  
• 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.
  
  
• Crawford 50th Anniversary Celebration and Fundraiser
  The Crawford High School Foundation is hosting a Dinner and Casino Night    in celebration of the school’s 50th Anniversary on Saturday, September 27, from 5-10 p.m. Former teachers, administrators and students are invited to attend along with community members. For information, call (877) 426-2587 or e-mail crawfordalumni@yahoo.com.

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

Superintendent’s Friday Notes

• San Diego Union-Tribune
  July 24, 2008
  Student Spotlight: John-Michael Brooks
  John-Michael Brooks was highlighted by the San Diego Union-Tribune in its Student Spotlight. John-Michael will be a senior at SCPA this fall. He's an award-winning violinist and is celebrating his third consecutive SCPA Musician of the Year. Read article.

• San Diego Union-Tribune
  July 19, 2008
  Jackson Elementary closing its doors | Alumni, students will say farewell at ceremony
  After more than 80 years, Jackson Elementary School closed Monday. Staff and students will move to the new Fay Elementary School. The Union-Tribune looked at the school's history and spoke with some of its alumni, as well as current staff, students and families. Read article.

For Sale

• 2000 Ford Focus SE. Great gas mileage. Zetec engine. Safe, reliable. 101,000 miles. $3,800. Call (858) 220-0257.

• New home. 3BR/2.5BA, 2-car garage. City Heights. Upgraded appliances, fenced, view. $399,000. Incentives for police, firefighters, teachers and first-time buyers. Call (619) 729-1205.
  
  
• 1972 VW Bug. Custom engine. Runs strong. Used in IKEA promotion. $2,000. Call (858) 268-8430.

• Musician’s Estate Sale:  Vintage Fender and Gibson electric guitars & basses, including a 1959 Les Paul authentic replica (Max parts/Uncle Lou Assembly). Much more. For complete inventory/photos, e-mail Patti at padrespatti@yahoo.com.

For Rent

• Oceanfront condo in Rosarito, Mexico.  Sleeps 6, fully equipped. $150-$200. Daily/weekly/holidays available.  E-mail BajaAtTheBeach@san.rr.com.
  
  
• New home. 3BR/2.5BA, 2-car garage. City Heights. Upgraded appliances, fenced, view. $1999 month. Call (619) 729-1205.

Join the Roosevelt Middle School staff on a Thanksgiving Holiday to Bangkok, Thailand. Nov. 22-29. $1350 includes R/T air from LAX, 1st class hotel, breakfast, and 1 city tour. For more information or a brochure, contact Sandra Boe at sboe@sandi.net. Deadline is Friday, August 15.