Winter Fun Cafe

San Diego Unified Food and Nutrition Services is once again serving lunches and snacks for students for no cost at city recreation centers during the winter intersession – the extended time year-round schools are closed after traditional schools resume classes in early January.

This year, lunches will be served at four sites Monday through Friday, January 6-24, 2020*. Lunches and snacks are available at no cost for any child and teen 18 years or younger. No paper work, identification or income verifications required, just show up to one of the below listed serving locations.

Winter Fun Cafe Locations

• Copley Price YMCA, 4300 El Cajon Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92105
• Jan. 6-24, 2020 M-F
• Lunch: 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
• Snack: 3-4 p.m.

• City Heights Park & Recreation, 4380 Landis Street, San Diego, CA 92105
• Jan. 6-24, 2020 M-F
• Lunch: Noon-1 p.m.
• Snack: 3-4 p.m.

• Colina Del Sol Park & Recreation, 5319 Orange Avenue, San Diego, CA 92115
• Jan. 6-24, 2020 M-F
• Lunch: Noon-1 p.m.
• Snack: 3-4 p.m.

• North Park Park & Recreation, 4044 Idaho Street, San Diego, CA 92104
• Jan. 6-24, 2020 M-F
• Lunch: 1-2 p.m

*All sites will be closed Monday, January 20 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

The University of Texas at Austin- Scholarship Opportunity

The San Diego Chapter of Texas Exes Alumni Association is happy to announce that they will be awarding scholarships again this year to multiple entering freshmen from the San Diego area who will be attending The University of Texas at Austin starting next fall. 

The application for Entering Freshmen Texas Exes Scholarships, which includes the Chapter's scholarship, is February 15, 2020.

Visit this website for more information and to apply.

https://texasexes.academicworks.com/. 

End the semester strong!

Hey students - want some suggestions to make your grades look better? Here’s 3 easy steps! 

• Step 1: Look at the PowerSchool details for each of your classes. It is YOUR grade and YOUR responsibility to make sure it is accurate! Do you notice any missing grades? Did you forget to complete or turn in the work? Did your teacher forget to record the grade? 
• Step 2: Talk with the teacher for each class you want to improve. It is teachers’ favorite conversation to have with their students - they want you to succeed! Show the PowerSchool notes and turn in any missing work. You can say something like, “I just noticed this work was missing and was hoping to submit now.” Too scared to talk in person? Email or write a note and leave for the teacher. 
• Step 3: Make plans for the future. Good habits lead to success! Identify some habits you can build for long-term success...study sessions, quiet work space, tutorials...all things that successful students do!

PSAT Scores are OUT!

SDUSD 10th and 11th graders were given the opportunity to take the PSAT, or preliminary SAT back in October and scores are out this week! Students can access their scores online or get their paper copy from their school. All results come with some perks: Link the scores to Khan Academy and get personalized tutorials to increase scores! Enter into scholarships for completing tutorials and building college lists! For more information, visit https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/k12-educators/advising-instruction/practice-resources/link-accounts

Dolphin Scholarship Foundation

The Dolphin Scholarship Foundation offers grants, available on a competitive basis, to high school or college children/stepchildren of members or former members of the Submarine Force who have qualified in submarines and have served in the Submarine Force for at least eight years; or children/stepchildren of Navy members who have served in submarine support activities for a minimum of ten years. For more information and to apply visit https://dolphinscholarship.org/

Junior Achievement is hosting Winter Camps

Are you an aspiring entrepreneur? If so, you might be interested in attending a Winter Camp with Junior Achievement. Opportunities are available for students in grades 4-9 exploring topics like Dream Jobs, Entrepreneur Careers, Innovation Challenges, and College and Career Awareness.

The camps are hosted at the Junior Achievement Headquarters (4765 Mission Gorge Pl. San Diego CA 92120) and meet from 9:00am to 3:00pm on the designated days.

Camps occur during San Diego Unified’s Winter Vacation and costs range from $100 to $250 per camper. For more information please click here.

To register for a camp please click here.

San Diego Education Association Scholarships

San Diego Education Association (SDEA) annually offers scholarships for members and members’ dependents. The Dependent Application is for high school graduating seniors and current college-enrolled students, who are dependents of a current CTA/NEA/SDEA member. 

The Member Application is for current CTA/NEA/SDEA members who wish to further their education. Applications can be found on the SDEA website: http://www.sdea.net/membership/scholarships. If you need further assistance with SDEA scholarships, contact Lisa Steinberg at SDEA (619) 283-4411 or steinberg_l@sdea.net.

California Teacher's Association Scholarships, Grants, and Awards

California Teacher's Association (CTA) offers several different educational scholarships, grants and awards to members and their dependents throughout the academic year. Application deadlines are quickly approaching. More information can be found at www.cta.org/scholarships.

Bank of America Student Leaders Internship Opportunity

The Student Leaders program from Bank of America connects qualifying high school juniors and seniors with paid summer internships that have a focus on serving the community. 

In addition to an eight-week internship working with a local nonprofit, each student will attend the Student Leaders Summit in July 2020 in Washington, D.C., with travel expenses paid by the program. The application period closes January 31, 2020.

Download the flyer here.

Visit the website here.

District Honor Ensembles Auditions

Each year San Diego Unified selects students to be a part of their Honor Ensembles. These students participate in Honor Concerts at distinguished venues such as Point Loma Nazarene University, and Copley Symphony Hall. Applications are now open for Spring 2020 auditions. Read below for more information and how to apply.

Debut (grades 4-6)

• Debut Choir (gr 4-6): CLICK HERE for the audition packet and rubric.
• Band and Orchestra (gr. 4-6): Step 1: fill out the application (CLICK HERE). Step 2: sign up for an audition time (CLICK HERE). Step 3: print the audition scale and excerpt for your instrument (CLICK HERE). 

Middle School (grades 6-8)
For choir students in grade 6, please see Debut Choir linked above.

• Tenor-Bass Choir (gr 7-12): CLICK HERE for the audition packet and rubric.
• Treble Choir (gr 7-12): CLICK HERE for the audition packet, sheet music, tracks, and rubric. CLICK HERE to sign up for an audition time
• Band (gr 6-8): CLICK HERE for audition packets (select your instrument) and the rubric. CLICK HERE to sign up for an audition time
• Orchestra (gr 6-8): CLICK HERE for audition packets (select your instrument) and the rubric. CLICK HERE to sign up for an audition time

High School (grades 9-12)

• Tenor-Bass Choir (gr 7-12): CLICK HERE for the audition packet and rubric.
• Treble Choir (gr 7-12): CLICK HERE for the audition packet, sheet music, tracks, and rubric. CLICK HERE to sign up for an audition time
• Band (gr 9-12): CLICK HERE for required scales, etudes, and the rubric.
• Orchestra (gr 9-12): check back soon

Visit VAPA's Honor Concerts website for more information.