SJCOE News

YouthBuild San Joaquin Donates Shed

YouthBuild San Joaquin students lent their helping hands and hammers on November 4, through their donation of a shed to Raymus House, a homeless shelter in Manteca. The students constructed the shed as part of the first annual YouthBuild Construction Challenge.

Eighteen-year-old Derrick Ayson, who recently became a part of YouthBuild in August, says that he enjoys being involved in a program that helps others. “YouthBuild is so much more than just school,” says Derrick. “The program builds character and helps the community.”

To learn more about YouthBuild San Joaquin, visit www.sjcoe.org/youthbuild or contact Nancy Serpa at 468.9246.

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November Ed Ahead from California Department of Education

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November 2009

Important Dates in November


November (date TBA):        California Teachers of the Year – names five remarkable educators as California Teachers of the Year. These extraordinary educators were selected from an exceptional field of highly qualified and equally dedicated educators.

November (date TBA):         California Physical Fitness Test – release of results from the annual Physical Fitness Test that is administered to students in grades five, seven, and nine enrolled in the state’s public schools. (Pre-release data will not be available on an embargoed basis.)

November 18-19, 2009       Meeting of State Board of Education, Sacramento
                                                http://www.cde.ca.gov/be/mt/st/

Designated Month

National American Indian Heritage Month

Designated Week

November 9-13, 2009         School Psychology Awareness Week

November 15-21, 2009       American Education Week.

November 22-28, 2009       National Family Week

Designated Days

November 11, 2009             Veterans Day

November 17, 2009             National Education Support Professionals Day

November 26, 2009             Thanksgiving Day

Put Some Salsa (Merengue and Cha Cha) in Your Life!

The Ripon Branch Library will host a free program called, "Put Some Salsa (Merengue and Cha Cha) in Your Life!" on November 12 at 6:00 p.m. Move to the Latin and Caribbean rhythms of salsa, merengue, and cha cha with professional dance instructor Juan Parache. Come solo or bring a partner, and wear dance-appropriate dress and shoes. The Ripon Branch Library is located at 333 West Main Street. For more information, call 866.805.7323 (County) or 209.937.8221 (Stockton), or visit www.stockton.lib.ca.us.

WIN A CAR AND BE A STAR

An electric car from Cabral Motors in Manteca can be yours through the purchase of a $5 raffle ticket. The car has been signed by Astronaut Jose Hernandez!

Schools will receive 100 percent of ticket sale proceeds that will be used to send students to Outdoor Education.

If you would like to purchase a raffle ticket(s), or if your school is interested in participating in this fundraiser, contact Cherie Cervantes at 468.4809 or Jill Fritchen at jfritchen@sjcoe.net.

Show your support for Outdoor Education and give a student the ultimate outdoor experience! This fundraiser is made possible through the generous donations made by the following organizations: A.G. Spanos Companies, Arnaiz Development Companies, Bank of Stockton, Cabral Chrysler Jeep Dodge Suzuki, Christine Papworth Remax, Midtown Optometry, P. Gill Obstetrics and Gynecology Medical Group, Inc., The Grupe Company, United Way of San Joaquin, and Valley Oak Dental Group.

VENTURE ACADEMY FAMILY OF SCHOOLS CREATES A FUN-FILLED DAY FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY

Venture Academy Family of Schools (VA) hosted its Annual Fall Festival on October 23. Family and friends of VA played games, ate food, and joined in the many other festivities that filled the exciting day. All proceeds from the festival helped raise money for student activities and events.

For information about Venture Academy Family of Schools, visit www.ventureacademyca.org or call 468.5940.

Staff Development Bulletin (SDB) November 2009

"You Start with a Bag of Clay" at the Chavez Library

On Saturday, November 7, at 2 p.m. the Cesar Chavez Central Library presents "You Start with a Bag of Clay," a special program for adults and children. A representative from San Joaquin Pottery Guild will discuss how to create works of art, starting with a bag of clay. No hands-on instruction will be provided, but the audience will learn about crafting pottery. Samples of Pottery Guild work will be on display. At the same time that adults meet, children will gather for pottery-related stories and crafts with a librarian in charge. The Cesar Chavez Central Library is located at 605 North El Dorado Street in Stockton. For more information, call 209.937.8221 (Stockton) or 866.805.7323 (County), or visit www.stockton.lib.ca.us.

SJCOE News

YouthBuild San Joaquin Donates Shed

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November Ed Ahead from California Department of Education

Put Some Salsa (Merengue and Cha Cha) in Your Life!

WIN A CAR AND BE A STAR

VENTURE ACADEMY FAMILY OF SCHOOLS CREATES A FUN-FILLED DAY FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY

Staff Development Bulletin (SDB) November 2009

"You Start with a Bag of Clay" at the Chavez Library

ROP Advisory Meetings