tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18908252395210934032024-03-12T17:19:33.304-07:00NSD SuperintendentNSD Superintendenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02624887002463979138noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1890825239521093403.post-28637225305565718912018-03-02T07:30:00.001-08:002018-03-02T07:34:27.572-08:00NSD School Safety<style>
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<span lang="EN" style="font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">As
the tragedy in Parkland, Florida, continues to reverberate with each of us, I
want to make sure that you, our parents and community members, know the
National School District has taken several steps in recent years to protect the
well-being and safety of our students and staff. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">School
safety and security is critically important to the district. We have safety
plans in place at each school and provide continual training to our staff so
they know exactly what to do in case of an emergency. Additionally, this
training is reviewed and modified as needed.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">District
safety plans are integral to our mission to provide our community’s children
with a safe and nurturing environment in which to learn, and are routinely updated
to prevent tragedy from striking National City. </span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">Additionally,
we work hand-in-hand throughout the year with our local law enforcement to
ensure our campuses are safe places for everyone, every day. Officer John
McGough and Officer Richard Calixto, our two school resource officers from the
National City Police Department, are familiar faces at each of our campuses and
dedicated to student and staff safety.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">As
parents and community members, I understand your concerns and want to share
some of the safety measures the district has in put place:</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: .5in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;">
<span lang="EN" style="font-size: large; line-height: 115%;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">●<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span><span lang="EN" style="font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">As mentioned, the district
has a unique relationship with the National City Police Department, which has
assigned us two school resource officers who have a presence at all our schools
and the Sweetwater Union High School District campuses. These law-enforcement
professionals make regular appearances on campus and are on-call for immediate
assistance at any school site.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="font-size: large; line-height: 115%;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">●<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span><span lang="EN" style="font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">All of our campuses are secured.
Guests can only enter via the front office and must sign in and obtain a
visitors pass to be allowed access to classrooms or other areas of the school.
In addition, our campuses have used the Ident-A-Kid visitor management system
at every site since 2015 to allow the office staff to better identify frequent guests,
such as volunteers, as well as unwanted visitors.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: .5in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;">
<span lang="EN" style="font-size: large; line-height: 115%;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">●<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span><span lang="EN" style="font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">The district uses School
Messenger, which has the capability to deliver emergency information by voice,
text and email messaging, as well as Twitter to communicate information quickly
and efficiently to those signed up for the services. </span></div>
<div class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: .5in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;">
<span lang="EN" style="font-size: large; line-height: 115%;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">●<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span><span lang="EN" style="font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">California requires all
public schools to have a comprehensive school safety plan. Our school sites
update theirs in collaboration with National City police, and our Governing
Board reviews them by March 1 each year. A summary is available to the public,
while a confidential copy is held at each campus for training and reference
purposes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: .5in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;">
<span lang="EN" style="font-size: large; line-height: 115%;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">●<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span><span lang="EN" style="font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">We practice what to do in
case of an emergency so that first responders will be able to quickly reach the
scene of a critical incident. Schools conduct monthly drills to perform lockdowns,
fire evacuations and earthquake response. These drills soon will be expanded to
include critical incident procedures, which is how we will respond to any
unexpected occurrence that may cause people to be afraid.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: .5in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;">
<span lang="EN" style="font-size: large; line-height: 115%;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">●<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span><span lang="EN" style="font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">District administrators and
staff have received training in how to respond to active- shooter situations.
The most recent training took place on Jan. 8 of this year. An active-shooter
simulation is scheduled for this summer, and will include National City police
and firefighters, along with district administrators and teachers.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">In
addition, the district recognizes the mental-health challenges faced by
students and work to address their social and emotional needs. We have counselor
and/or psychologist support available at all school sites, as well as a new
district social worker.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">The
district also has implemented the Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports
(PBIS) system that uses positive approaches to encourage good behavior. We
strongly believe that setting clear expectations and creating an inclusive,
respectful school culture leads to student success.</span><span lang="EN" style="font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">y school site.</span><br />
<div class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: .5in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;">
<span lang="EN" style="font-size: large; line-height: 115%;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">●<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span><span lang="EN" style="font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">All of our campuses are secured.
Guests can only enter via the front office and must sign in and obtain a
visitors pass to be allowed access to classrooms or other areas of the school.
In addition, our campuses have used the Ident-A-Kid visitor management system
at every site since 2015 to allow the office staff to better identify frequent guests,
such as volunteers, as well as unwanted visitors.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: .5in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;">
<span lang="EN" style="font-size: large; line-height: 115%;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">●<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span><span lang="EN" style="font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">The district uses School
Messenger, which has the capability to deliver emergency information by voice,
text and email messaging, as well as Twitter to communicate information quickly
and efficiently to those signed up for the services. </span></div>
<div class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: .5in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;">
<span lang="EN" style="font-size: large; line-height: 115%;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">●<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span><span lang="EN" style="font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">California requires all
public schools to have a comprehensive school safety plan. Our school sites
update theirs in collaboration with National City police, and our Governing
Board reviews them by March 1 each year. A summary is available to the public,
while a confidential copy is held at each campus for training and reference
purposes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: .5in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;">
<span lang="EN" style="font-size: large; line-height: 115%;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">●<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span><span lang="EN" style="font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">We practice what to do in
case of an emergency so that first responders will be able to quickly reach the
scene of a critical incident. Schools conduct monthly drills to perform lockdowns,
fire evacuations and earthquake response. These drills soon will be expanded to
include critical incident procedures, which is how we will respond to any
unexpected occurrence that may cause people to be afraid.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: .5in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;">
<span lang="EN" style="font-size: large; line-height: 115%;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">●<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span><span lang="EN" style="font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">District administrators and
staff have received training in how to respond to active- shooter situations.
The most recent training took place on Jan. 8 of this year. An active-shooter
simulation is scheduled for this summer, and will include National City police
and firefighters, along with district administrators and teachers.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">In
addition, the district recognizes the mental-health challenges faced by
students and work to address their social and emotional needs. We have counselor
and/or psychologist support available at all school sites, as well as a new
district social worker.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN" style="font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">The
district also has implemented the Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports
(PBIS) system that uses positive approaches to encourage good behavior. We
strongly believe that setting clear expectations and creating an inclusive,
respectful school culture leads to student success.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">Finally,
we have the benefit of parents, students, teachers, administrators and staff on
our campuses and we ask that you report any unusual or suspicious activity.
Please talk to your children to remind them that they can also report anything
suspicious. We want everyone on our campuses to be empowered to speak up about
anything that looks out of place. Please reach out to your school principals or
site administration for guidance and questions. And thank you for your support.</span></div>
</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">Finally,
we have the benefit of parents, students, teachers, administrators and staff on
our campuses and we ask that you report any unusual or suspicious activity.
Please talk to your children to remind them that they can also report anything
suspicious. We want everyone on our campuses to be empowered to speak up about
anything that looks out of place. Please reach out to your school principals or
site administration for guidance and questions. And thank you for your support.</span></div>
NSD Superintendenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02624887002463979138noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1890825239521093403.post-55092804492314134282017-11-12T20:25:00.000-08:002017-11-12T20:45:32.556-08:00National School District is Exceptional!<style>
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Recently, Board President Maria Dalla and I were interviewed
on U-T "Community Spotlight" radio show with Drew Schlosberg to share
our National School District #BeExceptional Campaign. To listen to the show,
click here: <a href="http://wsradio.com/110317-national-school-district-color-run-dream-tour/"><span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">http://wsradio.com/110317-national-school-district-color-run-dream-tour/</span></a></div>
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Yet, 27 minutes is not nearly enough time to share what
incredible District we have. Below are just a few highlights inclusive and
beyond what we were able to share on air.</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">BOND MEASURES N and
HH</b></div>
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Thank you National City voters! Your generous approval of
recent Bond measures will enable us to upgrade our aging buildings. Because of
you, we have been able to install air conditioning at all of our sites, and
improve infrastructure to ensure state of the art technology connectivity.
Continued improvements in lighting, parking, and other facility projects are on
the horizon. </div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">CLASSROOM REDESIGN
CHALLENGE</b></div>
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What should a student–centered classroom look like in 2018?
How would you design a high impact learning space? Twenty-six classrooms will
compete to answer these questions. There will be one winning classroom per
school that will receive a full classroom makeover. Contest winners work with a
designer to refine their ideas. Winning spaces will serve as pilot spaces to
inform future purchases.</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">PBIS AWARDS</b></div>
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Last month, eight of our schools (CE, ET, IH, JO, KM, LA,
LP, RN) received Bronze Recognition by the California PBIS Coalition (Positive
Behavior Interventions and Supports). These eight schools are the only schools
within San Diego County to receive this recognition.</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">HYDRATION STATIONS</b>
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We ensure safe drinking water. We installed hydrations
stations this summer/fall at all ten sites and the Preschool Center. A second
hydration station has been ordered for each school. After the second round of
hydrations stations, we will add lead filters to all exterior fountains as
well.</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">MUSIC PROGRAM</b></div>
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Band, Orchestra, and Mariachi are available to students in grades
1-6th. About 83 percent of our district’s students are Hispanic, so the
tradition of mariachi is something that goes way back through the generations.
Our current after-school program was launched in 1999, and is open to all grade
levels. It starts with teaching the basics – students sing the scales, play
them on a recorder and learn to recognize notes. Once they have that down, they
learn to play an instrument. The district provides the instruments, as well as
bus transportation to and from Las Palmas School three times a week for
instruction. All Free!</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">OCEAN CONNECTORS</b></div>
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Our partnership with Ocean Connectors provides marine
science education programs to our 4th, 5th and 6th graders. Over the course of
three years, students learn about marine conservation through hands on case
studies of sea turtles, whales, birds, and habitats. Ocean Connectors provides
classroom presentations and coastal field trips focused on three different
species of migratory marine life, ocean issues, and conservation themes. Students
also participate in a dual language “knowledge exchange” with children living
in Nayarit, Mexico to share information about migratory marine life. Our
students gain environmental knowledge and adopt stewardship behaviors that will
enable them to contribute to the earth throughout their lifetime.</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">SWIM PROGRAM</b></div>
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Drowning is the second leading cause of death for elementary
students. As a coastal city, it is imperative that our students learn to swim.
Our third grade swimming program is the district’s effort to teach all of its
third graders, including those in special education, how to
swim. It’s a tradition that stretches back decades in National City. After
being put on hiatus for several years during the worst of the state budget
crisis, trustees in 2015 approved the funding necessary to bring it back. Every
third grade student participates as well as students in our newcomer program.</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">READ ACROSS AMERICA</b></div>
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Last year as Superintendent, I read across America-
virtually!! The book selected was Last Stop on Market Street by Matt De La
Peña. Matt grew up in National City. After hearing his story, 6th graders were
challenged to write a story of their own. The winning story was The Beginning
of a Young Superhero by Jonathan Jimenez from Lincoln Acres. Jonathan’s book
will be bought for each of our libraries and serve as this year’s Read Across
America inspiration. </div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">ONE SIGHT</b></div>
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We recently hosted the annual OneSight clinic here in
National City. OneSight has a longstanding partnership between NSD and the NC
Host Lion’s Club where they send an international team of volunteer eye
doctors, opticians and vision specialists administer a series of eyesight
tests that use an array of diagnostic equipment. Following the exams, students
get to choose their own frames and are fitted for new glasses. This year, the
OneSight vision clinic served over 1,500 students from five school districts in
the region.</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">SCHOOL–BASED GARDENS</b></div>
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School- based gardens have been implemented at five of ten
schools with a goal to complete remaining five this year. School gardens are a
great way to connect wellness and science and serve as outdoor labs for our
students.</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">KITCHENISTAS</b></div>
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We are proud of our partnership with Olivewood Gardens.
Olivewood’s signature Kitchenistas program has taken to the road sharing their
learning with parents at all of our schools. Presentations are made by parents
to parents and emphasize healthy recipe makeovers.</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">REACH- YMCA
Partnership</b></div>
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A top priority for the National School District Governing
Board is to nurture parent, family, and community collaboration and engagement.
The REACH program is a shining example of a way the District strategically
collaborates with a valued community partner to serve our students and
families. National uses ASES funding to partner with the South Bay Family YMCA
to create a dynamic, and stimulating before and after school environment - free
of charge. REACH provides curriculum designed to help students meet or exceed
state standards in a fun, camp-like atmosphere, giving our students a boost to
succeed both academically and socially.</div>
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- Walking School Bus- Safe Routes to School (Walktober)</div>
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- 1:1 Technology Initiative</div>
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- Super Salad Bar and organic produce</div>
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- Dual Language Program at Kimball</div>
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- STEAM focus at Lincoln Acres</div>
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- Breakfast in the classroom at Olivewood</div>
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- Philosophy lessons at El Toyon</div>
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- Holiday giveaways</div>
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- And SO much more!!</div>
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Of course, none of this would be possible without our
dedicated NSD staff and the partnerships we share with our families. Thank you
all for your part in creating an <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">EXCEPTIONAL</b>
experience for our students! </div>
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<span id="goog_421994749"></span><span id="goog_421994750"></span><br />NSD Superintendenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02624887002463979138noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1890825239521093403.post-71691508157999256182017-06-15T16:00:00.000-07:002017-07-14T14:35:15.202-07:00Happy Summer<style>
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Has it really been a year? Although it went by way too
quickly, it’s another year in the books for National School District, and my
first year as Superintendent. What an incredible year it has been. </div>
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I think of how much our team accomplished, and all that is
currently underway. Although there is too much to list, I feel compelled to
mention a few highlights:</div>
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</span></span></span>With the use of our LCAP funding NSD students
benefited from daily use of personal laptops in third through sixth grades, as
well as increased access in primary grades. We’re excited to see our students utilize
these devices to become more deeply engaged in learning through collaboration,
teamwork, creativity, critical thinking, and problem solving.</div>
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</span></span></span>Behind the scenes, we’ve made substantial upgrades
to our technology infrastructure to support this new way of learning including
new filters, cloud-based servers, and single sign-on capability. For department
and site efficiency, we have also updated our phone system <span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Cambria; mso-hansi-font-family: Cambria;">to send
voice data through the Internet, switched over our email servers, and purchased
a more robust call-out system to keep our community informed and updated.</span></div>
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</span></span></span>We are proud to announce that all ten schools
implemented PTAs. We look forward to continue to grow this partnership in
support of our NSD students.</div>
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</span></span></span>Twitter has become a growing tool for sharing
the wonderful updates of our sites. Follow our hashtag at #NSDnow for exciting
news regarding innovative teaching and learning happening daily.</div>
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</span></span></span>Almost all of the construction projects from
Bond Measure N have been completed, with a highlight being that all of our
schools now have air conditioning. In addition, our community overwhelmingly
passed Measure HH, which we will use to continue to upgrade our aging
facilities.</div>
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</span></span></span>Half of our schools have built learning gardens,
to help us emphasize healthy eating, as well as explore outdoor science
education. These are an advantageous complement to existing District wellness
efforts of daily salad bars, super salad bars, and growing school-based farmer’s
markets.</div>
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</span></span></span>Hydration stations are currently being installed
on each of our campuses to provide daily access to filtered drinking water. In
coming months, these stations, along with other lead filtering systems, will replace
and upgrade all existing systems.</div>
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</span></span></span>We have finished our re-visioning process for
the Family Resource Center, and are in the process of planning for an August
workshop to re-engage our community partners in serving NSD and Sweetwater
families.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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All of this compounded with the ongoing efforts such as K-2
bilingual education and Dual Language options; swim lessons for all third
graders; band, orchestra, and Mariachi music programs; enrichment wheel
classes; partnerships with Ocean Connectors, Olivewood Gardens, San Diego Youth
Symphony, and Stein Farm make National School District a magical place to learn
and work.</div>
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Heading into summer, I want to personally thank the
Governing Board for promoting a culture of excellence, and the staff for
striving to achieve that excellence for our students. </div>
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Have a wonderful summer break!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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NSD Superintendenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02624887002463979138noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1890825239521093403.post-22765842183818583952017-05-31T14:23:00.000-07:002018-03-02T07:33:50.403-08:00Celebrate!<style>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The end of the school year is a time full of celebrations
for the dedicated work of our students and staff. These recognitions exemplify
the contributions of those that make our District the special place it is, and
why I am compelled to share them again here in my blog. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">On May 10, 2017, the NSD Governing Board celebrated Kiwanis student
scholars from each of our schools, students with seven years of perfect
attendance, and authors of the first annual Read Across America writing
contest. One student from Lincoln Acres Elementary School, Jonathan Jimenez,
was recognized for all three recognitions. His book will be the Read Across
America book donated to our school libraries next year. Jonathan is a model
example of the type of student we work to cultivate each day in NSD.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">On May 24, 2017, the Governing Board continued its celebrations
by recognizing employees for 20 and 25 years of service as well as our teacher
of the year, Evy Baca, and classified of the year Evelyn Sanchez. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Our Board also wished our retirees well in
their new adventures. Although I only had a short time to get to know them,
most moving for me were the sentiments that each person shared about their
experience in NSD. While we will miss them greatly, we thank each of them for
the legacy they leave behind.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Finally, I want to
congratulate a few exceptional recognitions received outside of NSD:</span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-size: large;">On February 23, 2017 <span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Rachael Hallett was
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</span></span></span><span style="font-size: large;">On <span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">April 28, 2017,</span> PJ Whitney was named
Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction of the Year by the
Association of California School Administrators</span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-size: large;">In May 2017, The California Association for
Bilingual Education, San Diego Padres, and National City Freemasons celebrated
sixth grade students across the District </span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-size: large;">On May 6, 2017, The Greater San Diego Reading
Association recognized Rosie (Rosario) Espinoza</span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-size: large;">On May 11, 2017, Martha Garcia-Gallega, and
Patricia Carillo were celebrated at the SDCOE Biliteracy Awards</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">These recognitions are well deserved, and remind us of the
achievements our outstanding students and staff make on a daily basis.
Therefore, I wish to extend another congratulations to our award recipients,
and a big thank you to all who contribute to the success of NSD!</span><br />
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NSD Superintendenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02624887002463979138noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1890825239521093403.post-82859341142011204172017-04-30T16:32:00.000-07:002017-04-30T16:43:58.502-07:00Tracking Innovative Learning<span style="font-size: small;">There is a time during the school year when the pace picks up and you inevitably find yourself asking, "where did the time go?" As we enter the last month and a half of 2016-17, I find myself not wanting the school year to end.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">So much is happening in National School District. From dissecting squid and harvesting vegetables to shadow predictions and replications of cold fronts, learning is taking on a whole new look. The buzz in our classrooms is contagious, and teachers are releasing the reigns of learning- putting students in charge.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">If you're not a teacher, you may be asking yourself what does it look and sound like when kids are excited about learning? Visit our classrooms, and you will see our teachers engaging and empowering students through hands-on, innovative activities. If you can't visit, take a virtual tour through Twitter. Here is a peek at a few learning spotlights captured by our schools during the month of April:</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: medium;">If you are
not already following our Twitter hashtag, I invite you to follow our
journey at #NSDnow. I'm sure you'll enjoy tracking our innovative
learning as much as me! </span></span><br />
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NSD Superintendenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02624887002463979138noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1890825239521093403.post-91660367409253664212017-03-08T22:49:00.005-08:002017-11-12T20:38:15.055-08:00Advocating for Students of National School District<br />
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<span style="font-family: "timesnewromanpsmt"; font-size: 12.000000pt;">I am writing to you to acknowledge a growing feeling of unrest in response to recent immigration
actions being taken in our community. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "timesnewromanpsmt"; font-size: 12.000000pt;">On January 25, 2017, our School Board passed the attached resolution advocating for and protecting
each of the students of National School District. In this document, the Board reaffirms that safe,
inclusive and equitable learning environments are essential to the success of each student. In
addition, the Board directs the Superintendent and staff to diligently safeguard the educational rights
and protections afforded to ALL students, regardless of immigration status. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "timesnewromanpsmt"; font-size: 12.000000pt;">Please be assured that our schools do not request or maintain any records that specify the citizenship
status of any students or members of their families. Proof of legal residency is not required to enroll
children in school. Birth certificates are used solely to determine age appropriateness for attending
school, however are never shared with other governmental agencies without a warrant or court order.
Confidentiality of our students is paramount. We collect information for meal applications but only
to determine qualification in the free/reduced meal program. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "timesnewromanpsmt"; font-size: 12.000000pt;">Our Mission in National School District is that ‘Each student in the National School District receives
an exemplary, world-class education in a safe and nurturing environment. By collaborating with
educators, staff, parents and our diverse community, all students attain the skills essential to succeed
and thrive in a competitive, global society.’ We value the diversity in our community, and encourage
all parents and guardians to continue to engage in the activities at your school sites to support the
academic achievements of your children. In addition, we want to emphasize that parents are welcome
on our school campuses, regardless of immigration status. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "timesnewromanpsmt"; font-size: 12.000000pt;">Finally, we recognize that we all may know someone affected by the recent instability, and want
parents to know that our local Family Resource Center (FRC) can provide more information
regarding legal rights and resources available. Parents can contact the FRC at
</span><a href="https://iservenccfrc.org/" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(0.000000% , 0.000000% , 50.200000%); font-family: "timesnewromanpsmt"; font-size: 12.000000pt;">https://iservenccfrc.org/ </span></a><span style="font-family: "timesnewromanpsmt"; font-size: 12.000000pt;">or by calling Director Sergio Rosas at 619-336-8659. In addition, there are
many online resources available through the American Civil Liberties Union at </span><a href="https://www.aclu.org/issues/immigrants-rights" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(0.000000% , 0.000000% , 50.200000%); font-family: "timesnewromanpsmt"; font-size: 12.000000pt;">https://www.aclu.org/issues/immigrants-rights.</span><span style="font-family: "timesnewromanpsmt"; font-size: 12.000000pt;"></span></a><br />
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<span style="font-family: "timesnewromanpsmt"; font-size: 12.000000pt;">Please know that in National School District, we are all family. If you have any questions, please do
not hesitate to reach out to your principal or my office. </span><br />
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</span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "timesnewromanpsmt";">Estimadas Familias del Distrito Escolar National: </span></span><br />
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</span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "timesnewromanpsmt";">Les escribo para reconocer un creciente sentimiento de inquietud en respuesta a las recientes acciones de
inmigración siendo tomadas en nuestra comunidad. </span></span><br />
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</span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "timesnewromanpsmt";">El 25 de enero de 2017, nuestra Mesa Directiva aprobó la resolución adjunta abogando por y protegiendo a
cada uno de nuestros estudiantes del Distrito Escolar National. En este documento, la Mesa Directiva reafirma
que la seguridad, inclusiva y equitativa a ambientes de aprendizaje son esencial para el logro de cada
estudiante. Adicionalmente, la Mesa Directiva dirige al Superintendente y al personal de diligentemente
salvaguardar los derechos educativos y las protecciones otorgadas a TODOS los estudiantes,
independientemente de su estado migratorio. </span></span><br />
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</span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "timesnewromanpsmt";">Por favor tengan la seguridad de que nuestras escuelas no hacen petición o mantienen ningún registro que
especifican el estado de ciudadanía de cualquier estudiante o miembro de su familia. La prueba de residencia
legal no es requerida para inscribir un niño/a en la escuela. Los certificados de nacimiento se utilizan
solamente para determinar la edad apropiada para asistir a la escuela, sin embargo nunca se comparten con
otras agencias gubernamentales sin una orden judicial. La confidencialidad de nuestros estudiantes es
primordial. Recolectamos información para aplicaciones de almuerzo solamente para determinar calificación
en el programa de almuerzo gratis o precio reducido. </span></span><br />
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</span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "timesnewromanpsmt";">Nuestra Misión en el Distrito Escolar National es que ‘cada estudiante en el Distrito Escolar National recibe
una educación ejemplar, de clase mundial en un ambiente seguro y favorable. Colaborando con maestros,
personal, padres y nuestra comunidad diversa, todos los estudiantes alcanzan las habilidades esenciales para
ser sobresalientes y tener éxito en una sociedad competitiva y global.’ Nosotros valoramos la diversidad en
nuestra comunidad y animamos a todos los padres y tutores en continuar comprometiéndose en las actividades
en nuestras escuelas para apoyar nuestros niños/as. Adicionalmente, nosotros queremos enfatizar que los
padres son bienvenidos a nuestras escuelas, independientemente de su estado migratorio. </span></span><br />
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</span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "timesnewromanpsmt";">Por último, reconocemos que todos posiblemente conocemos a alguien afectado por la reciente inestabilidad, y
deseamos que los padres sepan que nuestro Centro Regional Familiar (FRC) puede proporcionar más
información sobre los derechos legales y recursos disponibles. Los padres pueden contactar al FRC en
</span><span style="color: navy; font-family: "timesnewromanpsmt";"><a href="https://iservenccfrc.org/" target="_blank">https://iservenccfrc.org/</a> </span><span style="font-family: "timesnewromanpsmt";">o llamando al director, Sergio Rosas al 619-336-8659. Además, hay muchos recursos
en línea disponible por medio de American Civil Liberties Union en </span><a href="https://www.aclu.org/issues/immigrants-rights" target="_blank">https://www.aclu.org/issues/immigrants-rights.</a></span><br />
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</span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "timesnewromanpsmt";">Por favor sepa que en el Distrito Escolar National, todos nosotros somos una familia. Si tiene cualquier
pregunta, por favor de no titubear en comunicarse con su director de escuela o mi oficina. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "timesnewromanps"; font-size: 14.000000pt; font-weight: 700;">RESOLUTION ADVOCATING FOR AND PROTECTING EACH
OF THE STUDENTS OF NATIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "timesnewromanpsmt"; font-size: 12.000000pt;">ON THE MOTION OF Member Clapper, seconded by Member Sarmiento, the following
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<span style="font-family: "timesnewromanpsmt"; font-size: 12.000000pt;">WHEREAS, the National School District enrolls over 5,800 elementary school students,
that come from a variety of cultural, linguistic and economic backgrounds that reflect
California’s cultural richness and diversity; and </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "timesnewromanpsmt"; font-size: 12.000000pt;">WHEREAS, the Governing Board of the National School District is committed to
maintaining a safe and healthy learning environment by building a culture of equity and a
positive climate that promotes excellence throughout the district; and </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "timesnewromanpsmt"; font-size: 12.000000pt;">WHEREAS, the National School District has been steadfast in its pledge to promote
inclusion and provide a safe and secure environment for each student and each employee; and </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "timesnewromanpsmt"; font-size: 12.000000pt;">WHEREAS, the National School District is determined to provide students, parents,
employees, and community members a safe, positive environment where they are assured of full
access and opportunities, protection from harassment or intimidation, and freedom from any fear
of retaliation for asserting their rights in accordance with law; and </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "timesnewromanpsmt"; font-size: 12.000000pt;">WHEREAS, our country is grappling with a recently developing climate of uncertainty
about discriminatory practices; and </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "timesnewromanpsmt"; font-size: 12.000000pt;">WHEREAS, the School Superintendents Association (AASA), the American School
Counselor Association, the Gay-Lesbian Straight Education Network (GLSEN), the Human
Rights Campaign, the National Association of Elementary School Principals, the National
Association of Secondary School Principals, the National Parent Teacher Association (PTA), the
National School Boards Association, and the National Association of School Psychologists, have
urged school districts across the nation to actively proclaim and reaffirm that safe, inclusive and
equitable learning environments are essential to the success of each student.
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<span style="font-family: "timesnewromanpsmt"; font-size: 12.000000pt;">NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Governing Board of the National
School District is boldly declaring its on-going commitment to ensuring all schools and district
offices are safe and positive environments wherein each student and each employee is protected
from all forms of discrimination, harassment or intimidation of any kind, be it based on age,
gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, race, color,
religion, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, marital or parental status, physical
or mental disability, immigration status, or the perception of one or more of these characteristics;
and </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "timesnewromanpsmt"; font-size: 12.000000pt;">BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board directs the superintendent, with the
cabinet, administrators, teachers, counselors, and staff, to take all necessary steps to maintain the
safety, inclusion and equity with the school community; and </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "timesnewromanpsmt"; font-size: 12.000000pt;">BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board directs the superintendent to provide the
necessary outlets for expression, learning, communication and information to the district
community, including encouraging students, families, staff, and community partners to explore
student and individual rights, the history of civics and coalition building, as well as the struggle
to make progress in light of adversity, empowering and recognizing the importance of student
leadership and activism; and </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "timesnewromanpsmt"; font-size: 12.000000pt;">BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board directs the superintendent and general
counsel to ensure that District policies, regulations and practices will safeguard the educational
rights and protections afforded to students, including, but not limited to, those found under the
2011 Memorandum from the Department of Homeland Security classifying schools as sensitive
locations where immigration enforcement actions are prohibited, the State of California’s
compliance with the California Trust Act of 2014, and to immigrant students and their families
under the 1982 Supreme Court decision in the matter of </span><span style="font-family: "timesnewromanps"; font-size: 12.000000pt; font-style: italic;">Plyler v. Doe</span><span style="font-family: "timesnewromanpsmt"; font-size: 12.000000pt;">; and </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "timesnewromanpsmt"; font-size: 12.000000pt;">BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board will continue its advocacy and urge the
superintendent to continue working collaboratively with federal, state, regional and local
government officials, as well as community agencies and community members, and support
forthcoming legislative efforts that affirm the clearly stated values of safety, inclusion and
equity including, 1) continuing the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program,
2) clearly articulate the rights of all students to attend school without the fear of detention and
deportation and 3) to urge the Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Agency as well as the U.S. Border Patrol to affirm that schools are now and will forever be
sensitive locations where they will not seek to detain and deport immigrant families who pose no
threat to community safety.
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<span style="font-family: "timesnewromanpsmt"; font-size: 12.000000pt;">PASSED AND ADOPTED by the National District Governing Board, County of San
Diego, State of California, this 25th day of January, 2017, by the following vote: </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "timesnewromanpsmt"; font-size: 12.000000pt;">Clapper, Dalla, Sarmiento, </span><span style="font-family: "timesnewromanpsmt"; font-size: 12.000000pt;">Avalos, Betancourt-Castañeda</span></div>
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NSD Superintendenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02624887002463979138noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1890825239521093403.post-37100062809383474552017-02-12T10:22:00.003-08:002017-02-12T11:39:56.954-08:00READING TOUR ACROSS AMERICA<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">At the end of this month, schools across #NSDnow will join their colleagues across the United States in an event called <b>Read Across America. </b>Check out my recent press release outlining how I plan to join the festivities:</span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">NATIONAL CITY, Calif. – Elementary school students from National
City and nine other cities throughout the U.S. will take a five-day journey in
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Dr. Leighangela Brady, superintendent of San Diego County’s
National School District, will read a children’s book to two classes of sixth-grade
students a day in her 10-school district as well as concurrently to students at
other schools throughout the country, using Face Time or Google Hangout video telephony
technologies.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">The book, “Last Stop on Market Street,” is by Matthew de la
Pe<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">ñ</span>a, an award-winning children’s book author who attended elementary school in
Brady’s district.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">The first participating school will be in New York; after
which the tour will move south and westward to other schools, ending March 3 in
San Diego. At that time, Brady will challenge her district’s sixth-grade
students to write their own picture books. Each school will then select its
winning entry to be submitted to the district’s Governing Board for final
selection. The winning entry will have
an opportunity to be published. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">The virtual reading tour is inspired by the nationwide
one-day “Read Across America” reading motivation and awareness program
scheduled for March 2, the birth date of Theodor Geisel, better known as Dr.
Seuss. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span>
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">“This program connects both reading and writing skills for
our sixth graders which will contribute greatly to their future success as they
progress through their education and into adulthood,” Brady said. “At the same
time, our students will be interacting with and learning from their
counterparts at the other participating schools all across the country.” </span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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</span></span></span></span></span></span>NSD Superintendenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02624887002463979138noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1890825239521093403.post-44142024298689921162017-01-31T09:46:00.000-08:002017-02-12T10:37:53.163-08:00Why I like Common Core<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Parents always ask me if I like Common Core, and they are always surprised when I say yes. In fact, it happened to me even here in our district when I started this past fall.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span>
<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Unfortunately, there is so much public rhetoric and "spin" around Common Core, that it is almost impossible to know what is true and what is propaganda. Parents often see ridiculous examples of math problems called "Common Core" and they worry about the future of education for their children.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span>
<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">The reality is, however, that we see bad implementation of new initiatives all the time. The good news is that Common Core are merely standards, and how we implement them is solely within our own control.
Our old California Standards resembled school as most adults would remember it: knowledge building, skill practice, and content memorization. Common Core is taking learning to the level of applying those skills. To illustrate this, I will tell you a story of my own son's epiphany around Common Core.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Noa was in middle school. I can remember vividly Noa's constant questions of when he would ever need to use the skills he was being taught. Then, one day, Noa and his dad set out to build a simple half pipe skate ramp in the back yard. Quickly, Noa realized the value of solving simple equations, calculating slope, and plotting on a coordinate plane. He and his dad designed, planned, and constructed what would become a favored spot for Noa and his friends. "That," I told him, "is the promise of Common Core."</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Of course, teachers cannot build half pipes in their classrooms, however we can strive to bridge learning to authentic application. In #NSDnow, we are doing this through the teaching of rigorous curriculum design units and engaging learning experiences. These approaches to Common Core implementation are critical to connecting standards with real life. To learn more about these units or experiences, I encourage you to reach out to your classroom teachers or even ask your kids!</span></span><br />
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</span></span>NSD Superintendenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02624887002463979138noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1890825239521093403.post-80846490267368685542017-01-14T16:57:00.000-08:002017-02-12T09:50:07.842-08:00Stay Informed in NSD<style>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Do you suffer from too much information overload? Do you
wonder where to find information about our district and schools? What is
happening in the National School District (NSD) now?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">In this two-minute video clip, I talk to Yvette Olea from
our Administration Office and ask her these exact questions: </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">First, I ask Yvette where the best place to get information
about the National School District. Yvette tells me that our best resource is
our website at <a href="http://nsd.us/" target="_blank">nsd.us</a> because it has many helpful links
for parents and students, information about our schools, our child nutrition
program, our Superintendent blog, and information about our Governing Board.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">For information specific to schools, Yvette mentions a
system we use called Peachjar. Anyone can sign up for Peachjar to receive
electronic flyers about school events, breaks, and community information via
email.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Finally, I ask Yvette how to find daily updates about what
is happening in NSD. Of course, Yvette mentions our Twitter handle <a href="https://twitter.com/NationalSD?lang=en" target="_blank">@NationalSD</a>,
our Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nsdnow/?hl=en" target="_blank">@NSDnow</a> and my Facebook Page, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100013456747785" target="_blank">Leighangela Brady–Superintendent</a> (I
follow back!). Yvette also encourages you to call our main number at <span style="color: blue;"><b>(619) 336-7500</b></span>
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NSD Superintendenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02624887002463979138noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1890825239521093403.post-62097834829148521282017-01-04T15:34:00.002-08:002017-02-12T09:50:31.168-08:00Sharing Our NSD Story<style>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This holiday break, while cleaning out the garage, I
discovered a letter written back in 1943 by my Great Great Aunt Mary. It was
addressed to my grandmother, Millie, and her sisters Dorothy and Wilma. My
Grandmother and her sisters were just starting their adult life in Connecticut
after being raised in an orphanage, and knew little of their family background.
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<span style="font-size: large;">Aunt Mary, who resided in North Dakota, had never met the
girls, but wrote to them nonetheless with stories about their parents and
relatives. She recounted memories from Thanksgiving of 1919, tales of my great
grandparents’ courtship, descriptions of her current way of life, as well as her
hopes, dreams, and desires for the future (specifically if Clarence would come
through with the money for the gas iron that he promised her). Reading the
letter, I was struck by the power of the written story, and the way that I felt
transported to another time and place. I felt a connection to Aunt Mary, as
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<span style="font-size: large;">This emotion inspired a desire in me to share the narrative
of the National School District. As a new Superintendent, I have been out
visiting schools, talking with parents, listening to staff, learning from
students, attending community events, and enjoying getting to know our great
city. Through this blog I hope to share these experiences with you and chronicle
the story of our NSD family.</span></div>
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