The Special Education Division has established a hotline to answer questions regarding special education services for students. The hotline number is (619) 725-7057. Calls will be returned within one business day. For information, contact Samantha Clabaugh at sclabaugh@sandi.net  or (619) 725-7796.

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/)
• 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 .

The San Diego Unified Council of PTAs has moved its office from Fay Elementary to the Harold J. Ballard Parent Center in Old Town. From this central location, the PTA Council will serve the 95 school PTAs within the San Diego Unified School District. The office address is 2375 Congress Street, Bungalow 7. The phone number (619) 297-7821 remains the same. The mailing address is 4100 Normal Street, San Diego (92103). The Council office is open every Monday, from 9 a.m. to noon, during the summer.  

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.

• Free Kid’s Day
  The San Diego Unified Police Department and STAR/PAL are organizing a Free Kid’s Day    on Wednesday, August 27, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Colina Park. Activities include a soccer clinic, golf, swimming and a barbeque lunch. The event is free to the first 100 kids, ages 9-13 years, who turn in a waiver . For information, contact Det. Dana Ellis at dellis1@sandi.net or (619) 725-7010.

• 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.

• Back-to-School Information
• Johnson and Joyner elementary and Millennial Tech Middle school websites
• Superintendent’s Friday Notes

These Days – KPBS FM
July 28, 2008
San Diego School Board Asks Voters for $2 Billion
http://www.kpbs.org/radio/these_days;id=12345
Guest: Katherine Nakamura, board president for the San Diego Unified School District

San Diego Union-Tribune
August 3, 2008
Hot seat: Katherine Nakamura
http://www.signonsandiego.com/uniontrib/20080803/news_lz1e3hotseat.html
Critics say the school board is moving to put a $2.1 billion bond on the fall ballot with little public input or scrutiny and with a project list that doesn't focus enough on student achievement and learning. Your response?

San Diego Union-Tribune
August 2, 2008
A second chance to fulfill dreams
http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/education/20080802-9999-1cz2grad.html
When Ricki Younn didn't graduate high school in June, he thought he missed his chance to become the first in his family to earn a diploma.

San Diego Union-Tribune
July 31, 2008
An investment in everyone's future by Dr. Terry Grier
http://www.signonsandiego.com/uniontrib/20080731/news_lz1e31grier.html
As superintendent of the San Diego Unified School District, my highest priority is ensuring that every one of our students is learning and thriving in our schools.

San Diego Union-Tribune
July 31, 2008
http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/metro/bell/20080731-9999-1m31bell.html
Ken Cinema's marquee hosts a winning proposal
Kindergarten teacher Anthony La Rue took a cue from Hollywood when he asked his girlfriend to marry him. He posted his proposal on the marquee of the Ken Cinema in Kensington.

For Sale

• 14" Dell B130 Laptop Computer with Windows XP. Wireless. DVD Burner. $300. Brand New HP Printer, Scanner, Copier. HP Photosmart C4480.Still in the box. $90. Call (858) 472-3218.

• Samick Baby Grand Piano. Great shape. White. $4,500. Call (619) 255-3580.
  
  
• 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. $379,000. Incentives for police, firefighters, teachers and first-time buyers. Call (619) 729-1205.
  
  
• 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.

• Lake Havasu Time Share. Sleeps four. $4,000 obo plus closing costs. Call (619) 301-3189.

For Rent

• 2BR/1BR plus upstairs in family home Allied Gardens. Share w/ female professional/ grad student. $750 per room. Call Linda at (619) 287-7845.

• Gorgeous private home for vacation rental in Rancho Mirage. Pool. Call (949) 510-9633.
  
  
• 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.
  
  
• 3 BR/2BA house in Lemon Grove. 2-car attached garage. QUIET cul-de-sac with excellent neighbors, major appliances include dishwasher, refrigerator, stove, microwave, washer and dryer (all two years old). Fenced back yard, small dog ok. $1900/mo. Call (619)660-2460.

Travel

• Carpool. Temecula area to Mira Mesa area, M-F, 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call (951) 378-3622
  
  
• 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 information, contact Sandra Boe at sboe@sandi.net. Deadline is Monday, September 15.