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Happy Friday SDUHSD Families- Join us for the 5th webinar in our College Application Virtual Webinar Series "Community College Opportunities and Career Programs" on Tuesday, October 22nd from 5:00-6:00 pm. This webinar will focus on community college opportunities and career programs. MiraCosta student accessibility services (SAS) office will present on the support, services, resources and accommodations for students with verified disabilities that community colleges can offer. We will also be discussing career education, admissions processes and specialized programs. Advanced registration to attend this live, virtual event is required, please register here . Once registered, you will receive the Zoom link to join the event. Attendees at the live virtual event will have the opportunity to submit questions during the session. The session will also be recorded and posted on the SDUHSD College and Career Events website within 1-2 days after the live event, as well as our SDUHSD Special Education Family Resources Webpage under Past Presentations . Once the recording is posted, the option to select a language other than English will be available. In Partnership, The SDUHSD Special Education Department
Friday, Oct 18 2024
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Happy Friday SDUHSD Families- Are you looking to connect with local families in the area? Join us at Coastal Community Connections Collaborative (4c) to meet the families within our SDUHSD neighborhood! These meetings are monthly with alternating locations throughout our district's region. The October meeting will be held at Nectarine Grove in Leucadia at 948 N. Coast Highway, Encinitas, CA 92024 from 9:30 to 11 am on Wednesday, October 23rd. Please see the attached flyer or click here to RSVP. We look forward to connecting with you! In Partnership, The SDUHSD Special Education Department
Friday, Oct 11 2024
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Happy Friday SDUHSD Families, We encourage you to stay connected and engaged with the Community Advisory Committee (CAC). The CAC regularly hosts meetings, workshops, and events designed to support and empower parents. The first Community Advisory Committee through our local SELPA will be held Wednesday, October 16th from 6:00-8:30 pm at the North County Regional Education Center, 255 Pico Avenue, San Marcos, CA. This meeting will focus on building positive parent and school partnerships and will feature author Marc Purchin. Marc will introduce us to his book "Building Positive Parent and School Partnerships: Using Alternative Dispute Resolution Communication Skills and Strategies". This new book explains more than 25 relevant communication skills and offers practical application for how to use them during student-focused meetings such as Individualized Education Program meetings (IEPs) and parent-teacher conferences. Every user-friendly chapter provides information and suggestions on how to practice each skill. Every participant will receive a copy of Marc’s book at no cost, which serves as a reference guide for families and staff. There is no cost to attend! For more information on how to attend, please see the attached flyer. In Partnership, SDUHSD Special Education Department
Friday, Oct 04 2024
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Hi SDUHSD Families- We hope you were able to join us last week for our second webinar focusing on Applying to Out of State and Private Campuses. If you missed the event, it is now posted on the SDUHSD College + Career Events Website as well as our SDUHSD Family Resources Webpage under Past Presentations. The College Application Webinar Series continues on Tuesday, October 1st "Test Optional or Test Required? Understanding College Admission Testing Policies" and Thursday, October 3rd "Thriving in Transition: A Positive Pathway to College Success" Advanced registration to attend these live, virtual events is required, please register here . Once registered, you will receive the Zoom link to join the event. Attendees in the live, virtual event will have the opportunity to submit questions during the session. The session will also be recorded and posted on the SDUHSD College and Career Events website within 1-2 days after the live event. Once the recording is posted, the option to select a language other than English will be available. For a list of upcoming workshop topics, please view the College Application Workshop series flye r. We hope you can join us! In Partnership, The SDUHSD Special Education Department
Friday, Sep 27 2024
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Good Afternoon SDUHSD Families- Is your student a client of the San Diego Regional Center? SDRC is hosting their 2nd annual Family and Vendor Resource Fair on Saturday, September 28th from 9:00-4:00 at the Town and Country Hotel. Come learn about SDRC services, community resources, vendors and service providers. For detailed information, please see the attached flier or contact your service provider. Interested in learning more about the San Diego Regional Center and eligibility? Head over to our SDUHSD Family Resources Webpage . We've also included two attachments on SDRC to this communication. In Partnership, SDUHSD Special Education Department
Friday, Sep 20 2024
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Happy Friday SDUHSD Families- We are excited to share that the SDUHSD College Application Webinar Series has officially started! Want to learn more about SAT/ACT test required campuses, applying for IEP accommodations, support services, career education and language other than English course validation? Check out these general overview webinars, with a special education piece embedded. For a list of upcoming workshop topics, please view the College Application Workshop series flye r. Advanced registration to attend these live, virtual events is required. Once registered, you will receive the Zoom link to join the event. Attendees in the live, virtual event will have the opportunity to submit questions during the session. The session will also be recorded and posted on the SDUHSD College and Career website within 1-2 days after the live event. Once the recording is posted, the option to select a language other than English will be available. We look forward to sharing this important information with our SDUHSD students and families. Special Education Strategic Plan Parent Forum - Are you interested in becoming part of the SDUHSD Special Education Strategic Parent Forum? The Special Education Strategic Plan Parent Forum is an ongoing committee meeting of parent and site representatives dedicated to promoting, implementing, and monitoring SDUHSD Special Education Strategic Plan goals and priorities. Each site has one parent representative and one site administrative representative. Meetings are held on a quarterly basis. If you are interested, please fill out this Parent Interest Form by 9/13. In Partnership, SDUHSD Special Education Department
Friday, Sep 13 2024
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Important News from SDA
A Note from the Principal Good afternoon Mustang Families, Yesterday students heard about the dangers of drug use from Rocky Heron. This was a powerful presentation based on his experience as a DEA Agent and in working with schools over the past several years. All parents and guardians are invited to attend his presentation on September 18 at 6 pm in the Mustang Commons. The first progress report of the school year will be posted the Aeries Parent Portal by the end of next week. If you have not done so, please take the time to review your child’s current progress in their classes and have a conversation to check in with them to see how school is doing. Encourage them to reach out to any teacher for classes in which they may be struggling, or reach out to the teacher yourself if the student needs support. While in Aeries, please also take a moment to review your student’s Attendance. This year we are focusing efforts on encouraging students to be in class and on time daily. If you notice your child has absences or tardies you are not aware of, please have a conversation reinforcing the expectations of school attendance. We have noticed an increase of students being late to school to start the day - Please remind students school starts at 8:30 am every day and they should ensure their morning routine gives them plenty of time to get to campus and to class on time! Timeliness is a habit our students need to develop as they grow into young adults and make their way to college and careers. We greatly appreciate your support! Sincerely, Cara Dolnik Principal Administration AP Exam Registration Open AP Exam Registration for the May 2025 administration opens on September 5 and runs until October 6 for the optional AP exams corresponding to Fall semester or Yearlong AP courses. Visit http://sduhsdapexams.com to review registration timelines, instructions and submit exam fees Join the SDA School Site Council! The School Site Council (SSC) includes teachers, parents/guardians, and staff working with school leadership to review and provide input on school programs. All parents and community members are welcome to attend. Please nominate a parent/guardian or community member for the 2024-2025 San Dieguito High School Academy Site Council by September 9, 2024. (Only Parents/Guardians or Community Members May Nominate) 2024-2025 SSC Meeting Dates (All Tuesdays @ 3:45 PM): September 24 October 29 November 19 January 28 February 25 March 25 May 20 Please use this form to nominate yourself or another parent/guardian for SSC A Message From the Health Office If your student requires long term or temporary medication for any reason during the 2024-2025 school year, you can find Medication Authorization forms HERE. All medication, including over the counter meds, must have signed physician's orders submitted to the Health Office. A student may carry an EpiPen injectable or an Albuterol inhaler with signed permission from their physician on the linked medication forms and with parent and student signatures on page 2. New forms are required each school year. Medication forms and action plans must be dated on or after July 1, 2024. Students under the age of 18 may not submit forms or medication. New BREEZE Routes Serving SDA North Country Transit District has added routes serving SDA around bell times. All riders 18 and under can ride for FREE with a youth opportunity pass. To get a free pass, follow these steps: Download the PRONTO app on your Apple or Android device. Create a virtual card. Convert your card to a Youth account at www.RidePRONTO.com AVID Tutors Needed AVID tutors are undergraduate and graduate college students who mentor and tutor middle and high school students to help prepare them for college success. Hours can be arranged around your college class schedule. AVID is an in-school academic program that prepares students for college eligibility and success. Apply here! SDUHSD Job Opportunities Available! SDUHSD is seeking individuals who want to make a difference in children’s lives as a classified staff member. Current job opportunities include Nutrition Services Assistant, Instructional Assistant, Campus Supervisor, Custodian, and Student Health Care Specialists. We have both full and part time positions at campuses throughout the school district. The District offers great benefits, including paid time off and health and retirement benefits for eligible positions. Our job opportunities can be viewed here. If you have questions, please contact us at classifiedpersonnel@sduhsd.net. Counseling College Applications Assistance Senior Parents: For help with college applications, use our updated Apply to College page, which includes Helpful Hints Handouts for each type of application, the SDA Application FAQ, and the updated School Profile! Colleges Visiting Next Week 3 College Visits are coming up next week! Monday, 9/16 Pitzer College Tuesday, 9/17 Colorado State University Thursday, 9/19 Seattle University and University of Redlands Click here to sign up & view other visits! College & Career Fair coming soon SDA students are invited to attend the North County Coastal College and Career Fair on Tuesday, October 1st from 5-7 pm at El Camino High School. See the flyer here (English/Spanish)! SDUHSD’s College and Career Night will take place in the spring. SDUHSD's Virtual College Application Webinars SDUHSD’s College Application Virtual Webinar Series is up and running! The next of the series is Applying to Out of State + Private Campuses - September 17th at 5pm! Click here to register! Online Counseling Resources Check the SDUHSD College and Career Web Page as well as our SDA Counseling Website, Google Classrooms, and Instagram for more! ASB Buy an ASB Sticker For Great Discounts! If you purchase an ASB sticker for your student - they will get discounts ($10 off) on all dances, yearbook, athletics events, and they will also receive a free SDA T-shirt. Click here to purchase your ASB Sticker using the Webstore. Club Fair Coming September 20! SDA’s Club Fair is on Friday, Sept 20 during homeroom and lunch. Starting a Club at SDA? If your student is interested in starting or renewing a club at SDA- have them click here to complete the Club application. Deadline to complete the club application to be in the club fair is Friday, Sept 13. Get Ready for Battle of the Bands SDA’s Battle of the Bands will begin in late October- the performances will be at lunch on the PAC stage. If your students would like to participate with their band- please have them click here to sign up. Athletics Varsity Home Games Mon. 9/16 - Girls Flag Football vs Vista 4:00 pm Tues. 9/17 - Girls Volleyball vs Our Lady of Peace 6:00 pm Tues. 9/17 - Girls Golf vs Carlsbad 3:27 pm Wed. 9/18 - Girls Tennis vs San Marcos 3:45 pm Thurs. 9/19 - Field Hockey vs Del Norte 5:00 pm Fri. 9/20 - Girls Volleyball vs Francis Parker 5:30 pm Athletics Calendar Off Season Training Check out the teams offering off season training on the Camps and Clinics page of the Athletics website. Yearbook Yearbooks On Sale Now! Yearbooks are on sale now for $85! Pre-order yours now before prices go up in October! They are available for purchase through the webstore or at the finance office. Yearbook Cover Design Contest Students, design this year’s yearbook and win a free yearbook. The theme is ‘Color Outside the Lines.’ Any art medium is acceptable as long as it can be digitized. See our website for all the contest details. Deadline: September 18th, 2024, 2:45 PM. The artist of the selected design will win a free yearbook. Email sayearbook@sduhsd.net or stop by Mrs. Olden’s room in 112 with any questions or if you need a piece of paper to create your cover design. Senior Portraits--Schedule Now Seniors 12th grade yearbook portraits are taken by Keane Studios. Only Keane Studio portraits are included in the yearbook for seniors. Seniors can schedule a session with Keane Studios now. They offer a variety of packages. Please visit their website for information. https://www.keaneseniors.com/ Book a session with Keane in their mobile studio at SDA here. Senior Dedication Ads Available Senior Dedication ads are now available for purchase. Instructions for ordering are here in English and Anuncios de dedicación para estudiantes del grado doce están en venta. Las direcciones están aquí en Español. Notable Mustangs National Merit Scholarship Semi-Finalists Several SDA students have qualified as National Merit Scholarship Semi-Finalists. Finalists will receive $2,000 in funds to help with pursuing a higher education. Congratualtions and good luck to: Jonah Berman Aiden Lo Christopher Pai Aaditya Sarikonda Dahlia Sleight SDA is proud of you! SDA Freshman Skater a Standout Freshman Josslyn Brownell, class of 2028 Josslyn has skated circles around her competition, earning first place at the Encinitas Exposure competition, second at NSA nationals, and becoming Rockstar Energy’s weekly winner. Go Josslyn!! SDA Foundation 48% SHY OF OUR GOAL It's the last 20 days of the Mustang Fund campaign and we're 52% of our goal -- but we will need your help to make strides in SDA students connecting, engaging and achieving! By donating $180 — just a dollar-a-day — to the Mustang Fund, you'll be helping to fund programs like after-school tutoring, student wellness, classroom enhancements, SDA spirit events and more. We hope to get to our $70,000 goal by September 30, 2024. Every little bit counts and help us make this happen! Donate HERE. Fundraiser Donations & Sponsors The SDA Spring Fundraiser and Auction needs in-kind donations for our online auction being held February 20-28, 2025. All donations are tax-deductible. Please click this link for donation information or email sdaspringfundraiser@gmail.com. *Not sure what to donate? Travel | Lessons |Sporting Events |Concerts |Dining |Unique Experiences |Wellness| Home Improvement Don’t have an item to donate? Consider a sponsorship for the event. Click here for sponsorship information or email sdaspringfundraiser@gmail.com. COUNSELING SUPPORT SDA Counselors were given gift cards recently to help make their work spaces welcoming and comfortable for over 1,800 students that meet them on campus. They bought encouraging signs and tools to support our students thanks to generous donations. CAMPUS PRIDE Showing off our SDA Mustang pride and spirit! Throughout the campus navy blue bulletin boards — created with generous parent donations — are an organized way to display student information across the campus to over 2,000 students, facility and campus visitors. Support our clubs and teams at these upcoming Restaurant Nights and fundraisers: Field Hockey @ Sambazon, Sep 24, 2pm – 8 pm — flyer here Cross Country @ Blaze Pizza, Sep 25, 2-8 pm — flyer here Music @ Flippin Pizza, Oct 10, 11 am – 8 pm — flyer here Fall Sports Clinics and Camps Fall sports clinics and camps are in full swing! Check them out here. San Dieguito High School Academy 800 Santa Fe Drive Encinitas, CA 92024 760.753.1121
Friday, Sep 13 2024
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Happy Friday SDUHSD Families- Our local Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA), North Coastal Consortium for Special Education (NCCSE), acknowledges the vital role of involving parents and educators in supporting students' educational journeys. Helping parents understand the IEP, their role, and the importance of communication and teamwork is key to fostering engagement. Topics covered within this 6 part series starting Wednesday, September 11th include: Session 1: Referrals, Assessments, Eligibility, and Timelines Session 2: Present Levels, Transition Planning, and Special Factors Session 3: IEP Goals and Statewide Assessments Session 4: Offer of Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) Session 5: Parent Engagement and Participation Session 6: Deep Dive Into Your Procedural Safeguards For more information you can Register Here for these free, online webinars. Additionally, on the previous communication, there was an error for submitting our Parent Interest Form. We have corrected the link, so let's try this again. If you were able to submit a response on the previous form, we ask that you kindly re-submit using the link below. We thank you and apologize for our mistake. Are you interested in becoming part of the SDUHSD Special Education Strategic Parent Forum? The Special Education Strategic Plan Parent Forum is an ongoing committee meeting of parent and site representatives dedicated to promoting, implementing, and monitoring SDUHSD Special Education Strategic Plan goals and priorities. Each site has one parent representative and one site administrative representative. Meetings are held on a quarterly basis. If you are interested, please fill out this Parent Interest Form by 9/13. In partnership, SDUHSD Special Education Department
Friday, Sep 06 2024
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Important News from SDA
A Note from the Principal Happy Friday Mustang Families! We hope you have enjoyed the week despite the warm weather. Or perhaps you took advantage of a post-Labor Day beach day! As we move into September, we are excited about the many activities for students to connect at SDA. ASB has already hosted an all school Assembly, a Freshmen Java and a Senior Java! The Welcome Back Dance is planned for next week and Club Day is coming soon. The first SDA Student Forum was held last week and the first Homeroom Olympics event is coming soon. Students have so many opportunities at SDA and we truly hope they are taking advantage of all we have to offer! Thank you to all who could attend the first Donuts with Dolnik this morning. We had a great turnout both in person and virtually. You can see the slide presentation here: Donuts with Dolnik September 6. Have a great weekend, Cara Dolnik Principal Administration National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month During National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, communities across the US raise awareness about the protective factors and help-seeking behaviors that help to build resilience and prevent suicide. We also reach out and support those impacted by loss and enhance efforts to connect individuals who may be at a heightened risk of suicide to qualified mental health systems. Suicide Prevention Awareness emphasizes the power of connections and the importance of discussing mental health in everyday moments. These efforts aim to destigmatize individual experiences of distress as well as ongoing building of protective factors - the personal or environmental characteristics that help protect people from suicide. Major protective factors for suicide include: Connectedness to individuals, family, community, and social institutions Life skills (including problem-solving skills and coping skills, ability to adapt to change) Self-esteem and a sense of purpose or meaning in life Effective behavioral healthcare Cultural, religious, or personal beliefs that discourage suicide The work of youth suicide prevention is a community effort that includes families, schools, faith institutions, teams, public health officials, emergency responders, and more. Suicide Prevention Week 9/8-9/14 promotes the commitment to working together to prevent suicide through increasing awareness about the complex set of causes, risks, and warning signs. It promotes compassion, care and action to connect those in need to qualified support. SDUHSD Our staff works to increase protective factors by fostering connections and building life skills, social-emotional competencies and a culture that encourages qualities such as empathy and optimism. The district suicide prevention policy and referral systems increase access to professional support; all student ID cards and the student start page have resources and students are encouraged to access support for themselves, a friend, family member, or colleague. A team of credentialed school-based professionals, including school counselors, school social workers, and school psychologists, along with school administrators, lead suicide prevention efforts throughout the school year. Resources There are multiple local and national resources available to help increase knowledge of suicide prevention, risks and warning signs, and provide crisis support - including for parents/guardians. One California-based resource, Suicide Is Preventable Know the Signs, provides important information in multiple languages (available in English, Spanish, Tagalog, Khmer, Vietnamese, Chinese, Russian, Korean, Lao, Hmong, Punjabi) about identifying indicators of risk through conversations, actions, and social media. It provides a conversation framework for concerned family members or friends to start the conversation, listening and expressing care, creating a safety plan, and getting help. Additional Resources CareSolace confidential counseling referrals with a live 24X7 concierge line (888) 515-0595 Jason Foundation / Jason Foundation Parent Resource Program Preventing Youth Suicide - Tips for Parents NASP SDCOE Resources for High Priority Groups Suicide Prevention Society for the Prevention of Teen Suicide Suicide Awareness and Guidance for Families Suicide Prevention Resource Center Talking to your Kids About Suicide - SPTSUSA If you or someone that you know needs further assistance, please access these qualified crisis resources: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988 National Suicide Prevention Line 988 https://988lifeline.org/ National Crisis Text Line: Text “HOME” to 741741 - Youth Crisis Line 800-843-5200 Trevor Project: National Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention for LGBTQ Youth: 1-866-488-7386 If you or someone you know is experiencing an immediate crisis, call 911 or the San Diego Access & Crisis Line 888-724-7240 AP Exam Registration Open AP Exam Registration for the May 2025 administration opens on September 5 and runs until October 6 for the optional AP exams corresponding to Fall semester or Yearlong AP courses. Visit http://sduhsdapexams.com to review registration timelines, instructions and submit exam fees Join the SDA School Site Council! The School Site Council (SSC) includes teachers, parents/guardians, and staff working with school leadership to review and provide input on school programs. All parents and community members are welcome to attend. Please nominate a parent/guardian or community member for the 2024-2025 San Dieguito High School Academy Site Council by September 9, 2024. (Only Parents/Guardians or Community Members May Nominate) 2024-2025 SSC Meeting Dates (All Tuesdays @ 3:45 PM): September 24 October 29 November 19 January 28 February 25 March 25 May 20 Please use this form to nominate yourself or another parent/guardian for SSC A Message From the Health Office If your student requires long term or temporary medication for any reason during the 2024-2025 school year, you can find Medication Authorization forms HERE, along with Action Plans for Seizures, Asthma and Allergies/Anaphylaxis. All medication, including over the counter meds, must have signed physician's orders submitted to the Health Office. Medication must be kept in the Health Office. This includes ibuprofen, Tylenol, cold meds, etc. The only exceptions are an Epinephrine injectable or an Albuterol inhaler. Your student may carry an epipen or inhaler with signed permission from your student's physician on the linked medication forms and parent and student signatures on page 2. Medication orders and action plans must be dated on or after July 1, 2024. Students under the age of 18 may not submit forms or medication. New BREEZE Routes Serving SDA North Country Transit District has added routes serving SDA around bell times. All riders 18 and under can ride for FREE with a youth opportunity pass. To get a free pass, follow these steps: Download the PRONTO app on your Apple or Android device. Create a virtual card. Convert your card to a Youth account at www.RidePRONTO.com Attendance Counts Good attendance helps all students do well in school and sends a message that their education is important to their future. Attendance Counts! All day, every school day! AVID Tutors Needed AVID tutors are undergraduate and graduate college students who mentor and tutor middle and high school students to help prepare them for college success. Hours can be arranged around your college class schedule. AVID is an in-school academic program that prepares students for college eligibility and success. Apply here! SDUHSD Job Opportunities Available! SDUHSD is seeking individuals who want to make a difference in children’s lives as a classified staff member. Current job opportunities include Nutrition Services Assistant, Instructional Assistant, Campus Supervisor, Custodian, and Student Health Care Specialists. We have both full and part time positions at campuses throughout the school district. The District offers great benefits, including paid time off and health and retirement benefits for eligible positions. Our job opportunities can be viewed here. If you have questions, please contact us at classifiedpersonnel@sduhsd.net. Counseling SDA Suicide Prevention On Thursday, September 5th, all homerooms viewed this suicide prevention presentation created by counselors. We also have information on our Parent Education Website on Suicide Prevention and How to Talk to Your Teen About Suicide. Please view these resources and reach out to your teen's counselor if needed. Senior Audits This Week Counselors presented the Senior Audit to all 12th grade English classes on Friday, 9-6 and to all seniors who have English in the spring on Thursday, 9-5. Please click here to view the presentation! We also have an updated Senior Info page and Applying to College page on the SDA Counseling website that can help with applications! Colleges Visiting Next Week 3 College Visits are coming up next week! Worchester Polytechnic will be visiting on 9/9, Whittier College on 9/10, and University of Oregon on 9/12! Click here to sign up & view other visits! Letters of Recommendation Does your student need a Letter of Recommendation? Please see these instructions! Deadline to Request Early Decision Letter of Recommendation: 9-12-24 Deadline to Request Regular Decision Letter of Recommendation: 10-28-24 * Please note: UCs and CSUs do not require letters of recommendation, but some private and out of state colleges do. Please check to ensure you need a counselor recommendation before submitting your request. ASB Welcome Back Dance SDA’s Welcome Back Dance is Friday, Sept 13 in the gym from 7-10pm. This is a really fun dance and very affordable! Tickets are on sale now in the SDA Finance office or on the Webstore- click here for link. Ticket prices are $10 w/ASB and $20 w/out. Prices will go up on September 6. Last day to purchase a ticket is Wed, Sept 11. Pick Up Your FREE T-shirt! If students purchased an ASB sticker/bundle, they can pick up their free t-shirt from the Finance office. 3 x 3 Soccer Tournament Coming in September SDA’s 3 vs 3 soccer tournament is from Sept 16-20 at lunch on the Stadium field. Any student interested in playing can sign up by completing this google form. Buy an ASB Sticker For Great Discounts! If you purchase an ASB sticker for your student - they will get discounts ($10 off) on all dances, yearbook, athletics events, and they will also receive a free SDA T-shirt. Click here to purchase your ASB Sticker using the Webstore. Starting a Club at SDA? If your student is interested in starting or renewing a club at SDA- have them click here to complete the Club application. Deadline to complete the club application to be in the club fair is Friday, Sept 13. Get Ready for Battle of the Bands SDA’s Battle of the Bands will begin in late October- the performances will be at lunch on the PAC stage. If your students would like to participate with their band- please have them click here to sign up. Athletics Earn Credits for Fall Sports Fall Athletes: Earn 5 PE credits by participating in your sport. You must apply for the credit by September 15. The application is now online, click here to fill out and submit your form electronically. Varsity Home Games Mon. 9/9 - Girls Flag Football vs Calexico 4:00pm Mon. 9/9 - Girls Flag Football vs Classical Academy 5:30pm Tues. 9/10 - Girls Tennis vs Mt Carmel 3:45pm Tues. 9/10 - Girls Volleyball vs Bishop’s 6:00pm Fri. 9/13 - Cross Country Team Time Trial @ San Dieguito Park 4:00pm Athletics Calendar Yearbook Yearbooks On Sale Now! Yearbooks are on sale now for $85! Pre-order yours now before prices go up! They are available for purchase through the webstore or at the finance office. Yearbook Cover Design Contest Students, design this year’s yearbook and win a free yearbook. The theme is ‘Color Outside the Lines.’ Any art medium is acceptable as long as it can be digitized. See our website for all the contest details. Deadline: September 18th, 2024, 2:45PM. The artist of the selected design will win a free yearbook. Email sayearbook@sduhsd.net or stop by Mrs. Olden’s room in 112 with any questions or if you need a piece of paper to create your cover design. Senior Portraits--Schedule Now Seniors 12th grade yearbook portraits are taken by Keane Studios. Only Keane Studio portraits are included in the yearbook for seniors. Seniors can schedule a session with Keane Studios now. They offer a variety of packages. Please visit their website for information. https://www.keaneseniors.com/ Book a session with Keane in their mobile studio at SDA here. Senior Dedication Ads Available Senior Dedication ads are now available for purchase. Instructions for ordering are here in English and Anuncios de dedicación para estudiantes del grado doce están en venta. Las direcciones están aquí en Español. Notable Mustangs El Portal Undercrossing Mosaic Unveiling The official launch of a series of mosiac art panels spearheaded by SDA Art teacher Jeremy Wright was unveiled in August. A joint effort between Paul Ecke Central and SDA students, with the help of Campana Studios, tells the history of the city and its residents. Jeremy said of the project at the unveiling, "As I look at all of you here, we’re all different shapes and sizes, handmade, broken and found objects, and yet we all come together to make a beautiful picture — it is so symbolic of a community.” Siver Medal Earned by Noah Jaffe, Class of '21 Paralympian Noah Jaffe has earned a silver medal in the Men's 100m S8 Freestyle swimming event, placing 4th and 6th in two other events. Go Noah!!! SDA Foundation CALLING ALL PARTY PLANNERS — 9/12! We need your help! The SDA Foundation is hosting our 27th Annual Spring Fundraiser and online auction Ride the Mustang Wave on March 1 at The Leucadian Bar — the largest fundraiser of the year. All funds raised from this event goes toward student educational and mental health resources, teacher grants for classroom equipment and programs, campus enhancements, arts, music, theater, speech and debate, robotics, and athletics. We need amazing parents who are willing to dedicate their time to help us plan and coordinate this event and online auction. If you want to help or get more information about how you can help, please come to our first meeting on Thursday, September 12 at 5pm at The Leucadian Bar located at 1542 N. Coast Highway 101 in Encinitas. Please send an email to sdaspringfundraiser@gmail.com if you plan on attending or if you’d like more information. LAST WEEK TO DINK! The upcoming Giddy Up & Dink for SDA is just 10 days away and only a few spots are left! Make sure to book your spots and spectator tickets by clicking here! And shop Civile Apparel which is supporting SDA too! Use SDA24RISE for your pickleball accessories and a % of the purchase will come back to SDA! HALF-WAY TO OUR GOAL! We're nearing the half-way mark of reaching our $70K goal of making a significate difference in SDA student connection, engagement and achievement with our SDA Mustang Fund! HELP US to reach that goal with your financial contributions that directly support each SDA student inside the classroom and after school. Make a contribution now to support SDA Mustangs! Support our clubs and teams at these upcoming Restaurant Nights and fundraisers: Music @ Panda Express, Sep 9, ALL DAY — flyer here Flag Football @ Board & Brew, Sep 12, 3pm – 8pm — flyer here Cross Country @ Blaze Pizza, Sep 25, 2-8pm — flyer here INTEGRATED LEARNING - Making a Difference Many SDA students balance the challenge of learning English while simultaneously engaging with grade-level content. Thanks to generous donations, the ELD teachers at SDA are working with 250 multilingual English learners with the Listenwise platform which supports their development of language and literacy. San Dieguito High School Academy 800 Santa Fe Drive Encinitas, CA 92024 760.753.1121
Friday, Sep 06 2024
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Ongoing Communication - SDUHSD Special Education Dep...
Good Afternoon SDUHSD Families and Happy Friday, Are you interested in becoming part of the SDUHSD Special Education Strategic Parent Forum? The Special Education Strategic Plan Parent Forum is an ongoing committee meeting of parent and site representatives dedicated to promoting, implementing, and monitoring SDUHSD Special Education Strategic Plan goals and priorities. Each site has one parent representative and one site administrative representative. Meetings are held on a quarterly basis. If you are interested, please fill out this Parent Interest Form by 9/13. Are you looking to connect with other families in the district? Come join us on Thursday, September 11th from 9:00-11:00 am at the Starbucks- Solana Beach East for the first Coastal Community Connections Collaborative (4C) family coffee. This informal event is a great way to make connections with families receiving special education services through SDUHSD. You can RSVP here. In partnership, SDUHSD Special Education Department
Friday, Aug 30 2024