“If you think you are too small to be effective, you have never been in bed with a mosquito!” – Betty Reese

Parent & Staff Survey Results As part of a continuing effort to remain consistent with our stated mission, the SDCCS Board of Directors does a yearly systematic program review, including surveying the teachers and parents. The full survey results will be sent under separate cover to all parents.

7th Grade Expansion Continues We are continuing the build-out of the current building to accommodate a 7th grade next year, and a future 8th grade. The Board has allocated $100,000 for the project and is currently pursuing all the necessary permits. The Board also approved an additional expenditure so that the new 7th grade teacher, Tara Newton, could work on creating curriculum over the summer.

On other fronts, the Board continues to search for a permanent location since our lease in our current building expires in 3 years. If you have any leads on a suitable location, please contact Board President Lincoln Fish.

PSA Corner Many thanks to everyone for making this school year so great! It is because of all of you that our school is a creative vibrant place that embraces our children. At the End of the Year Picnic, we recognized the top three logged volunteers and Joan Rotter was in first with over 300 logged hours. Kim Hawley and Stephanie Baldwin took second and third place. Did you volunteer extensively in excess of 300 hours? Be sure and log the hours so that we know and can recognize you next year!

In planning for the fall, we have begun the task of forming committees and class jobs. Please contact our Volunteer Coordinator Fran Pillersdorf at SDFRAN@AOL.com if you have a specific interest in mind. Otherwise you will be contacted over the summer by your Class Coordinator to get class job sign ups out of the way before school starts. This will allow an easy transition in September. Please come to our Tissue to Tears Breakfast on the first day of school. We will have a simple tissue craft for you to make for your child and, it will also give you a chance to catch up with friends and mourn the beginning of the school year. The tissue will be provided especially those who have children entering Kindergarten! We will have refreshments provided by Jamba Juice, Whole Foods, The Brickyard, Starbucks, and Ralph’s Grocery. Thanks to Stephanie Baldwin for putting this together again. We look forward to seeing you in September. Have a great Summer!!! Sincerely, Carrie Quinn Charlie Upham Co-Presidents PSA

SDCCS Board Notes

Free Educator's Fall Expo 2004 Tuesday, October 7, 2004

4–6 p.m Find out how the Natural History Museum can help you to meet your teaching goals. Families welcome, childcare provided.

• Win exciting prizes, including a whale-watching trip to the Coronado Islands

• Preview our education programs, including Home School Mondays • View Fossil Hunters • Enjoy free refreshments • Shop at the Museum Store, and receive your educators discount!

Charmaine and Maurice Kaplan Theater, Atrium, and Environmental Science Education Center

RSVP by September 28 to 619.255.0210.

Summer Outreach Events

Come Volunteer! July 9th - August 20th

"Summer in the Park" Trolley Barn Concert Series. Every Friday night 6-8 July 31 Gay Pride Parade

August 8 City Fest (Hillcrest Street Fair)

SDCCS Board News June 2004

Jacob’s Thoughts on Democracy I'm thinking a lot about democracy these days. Teachers are busy making decisions about next year. The board and the PSA are holding elections. Committees are busy making plans for things like next year's budget and writing new school policies. New teacher candidates are busy preparing for their upcoming interviews. The courts are busy trying to decide the constitutionality of God and the Pledge of Allegiance and I am busy reflecting on how all of this affects my classroom and me. The state Social Studies standards say that I am to teach my first graders about democracy and patriotism. a. Students describe the rights

and individual responsibilities of citizenship.

b. Students know and understand the symbols, icons, and traditions of the United States that provide continuity and a sense of community across time.

Monday was Flag Day. On Monday we sang patriotic songs. We recited the Pledge of Allegiance. I made copies of the flag for my students to color. I made copies of the Pledge for my students to take home. We read stories about our country. I was feeling very patriotic and dutiful.

Then I had a student ask, "Do I have to take one of these home?" "No. Why?" I answered.

"I don’t believe in God and don't want one," she replied. My first thought was, "How cool of her to know her own mind like that." I can't imagine being able to speak for myself so confidently at her age. I thought about how other teachers might have handled that situation. Would the parents have been called? I can only imagine. What did I do? I smiled and told her that it was fine if she didn't bring one home. After all, it's her choice. My job is to provide the lessons, not the outcomes. Our life at this cooperative charter school is based on the ideals of democracy. We are given a voice and the right to express our ideas, opinions, and beliefs but this does not guarantee that they will be acted upon. I believe democracy can facilitate freedoms but it also requires responsibility. As parents, you have the responsibility and the freedom to choose which school your child attends. As teachers we have the responsibility to teach the lessons the state has chosen for us, but we have the freedom at this school to do so in a manner that suits our individual teaching styles as well as the individual learning styles of our students. As a new teacher liaison to the PSA for next year, I urge you to become involved. If your opinion is not quite the popular one, that's okay. Not everyone wants to say the Pledge of Allegiance. Our differences make for interesting conversations. We should not be afraid to disagree, while remembering that we want to be models of respectful communication for our children and others in our community. Please find a place to participate. Exercise your democratic right to continue creating the kind of school we can all be patriotically proud of.

Treasurer’s Report The Budget Committee met to create a 5-year budget projection. Several teachers attended since we also talked about how much money was available for staff salaries. We have been fortunate to have received several grants and a loan this year. Without those funding sources – we almost break even this year. We need to spend $100,000 to build out the classroom for the 7th and 8th grades. The grants help us do that and maintain a positive cash flow. The good news is that once we have the additional students, we will have more money next year – and we won’t have the build out expense – so we should be operating in the black! That being said, the Board talked about ways to increase the salaries and benefits of staff to bring them in line with other teachers in public schools. Randy was asked to come back with a proposal to the next Board meeting to explain what he thinks are comparable salaries and benefits. A small but successful SDCCS fundraiser was held on May 30th. Some school families sold refreshments during the intermission of a play in Hillcrest. We raised just over $100 dollars and could not have done it without the generous donations of home baked desserts from SDCCS families. A special thanks to school parent Audrey Gwinn and school aunt Laura Partido! $100 seems like a small amount of money...but just think, if every family helped the school to raise $100 during the year... how many wonderful things we could do for our teachers and our kids!

Boxtop Madness A big Thank You! to Miss Annetta's Kindergarten class for helping to count and bundle this year's batch of Boxtops into groups of 10. As a result, SDCCS earned $170! this year. Thanks to all of you who sent in their Boxtops. Keep clipping and saving them over the summer!

The program works in this way:

1. Clip Boxtops from General Mills products. The most common are cereals, yogurt, baking mixes, and frozen foods. Some examples are Cascadian Farms, Betty Crocker, and Pillsbury.

2. Send these Boxtops to your child's class or to the office. There is a collection container in class.

3. Our school earns 10 cents for each Boxtop.

4. The money earned goes to the PSA to be used for enrichment programs at our school.

Any questions, please contact Joan Rotter at joanrotter@juno.com or (619) 424-5976.

Over the Summer Here are some ideas to help out the school over the summer:

1. Continue to collect Boxtops for Education

2. Sign up for E-scrip on-line at

www.escrip.com and encourage your friends and family to do the same. Register your Macy’s card too!

3. Update your subscription on the school web page at www.sdccs.org

4. Help your teacher get their classroom ready in August

5. Volunteer to help on the 7th grade build-out

San Diego County Fair Thinking of going to the Fair? Check out the attached Frugal Fair guide for hints. The best one is that you get a free Legoland ticket with every kid’s meal! Also – be sure and check out the collection displays (2nd floor by the quilts). Sure, there are the usually things like matchbooks, marbles and hotel keys. But it’s the strange things that are really great. In past years, people have calculated how much toilet paper they used during a year (complete with a timeline showing which relatives where visiting when). This year, there is an outstanding collection of charm bracelets. Also, OJ Simpson trial memorabilia, a collection of unsolicited credit card offers and a water bottle collection. The best is a kid that picked up change off the ground for a year (and saved up $52!). Could this be a potential SDCCS projects in the Fall!? Plus, everyone that enters the contest gets free admission to the Fair.

June 14, 2004

Dear SDCCS,

This is my son’s last year at SDCCS. As I have stated verbally to all who would listen, these last two years have been the best, most enriching of his academic life. I would like the staff, administration and the SDCCS families to know how grateful we feel.

I can’t begin to tell you how my son has flourished at this school. He has been nurtured, respected and supported every moment he has attended. All of this has been icing on the cake as I have seen him demonstrate what he has learned at this school in his daily life. His education has truly been integrated into who he is. That was your mission and it has been accomplished.

I have been amazed at every teacher at this school, yet I would like to give a special, most heart felt thanks to CJ Hawk, Merrill DeGraff, and Matt Saggesse. You are great teachers. You have made a profound difference in my son’s life and you have taught him well. Thank you so very much.

Sincerely, Debra Magallanes

Frugal Fairgoers Tips➘ Value pack: $39 Buy early and save money. After June 11,

price goes to $45. The Value Pack is available online or atSan Diego IKEA from June 3 to July 5.

➘ Kids 12 and younger are admitted FREE on Kids Days eachTuesday of the Fair.

➘ Group discounts for 20 or more on Fairgrounds-sponsoredevent admission. Orders must be received at least one weekprior to first attendance. More information: Group TicketSales (858) 794-1096.

➘ Present your North County Transit District transfer for$1.50 off your adult Fair admission.

➘ Your LEGOLAND® ticket is good for $1 off adult admission.➘ Present your Zoological Society of San Diego membership

to save $1 on adult admission. ➘ Mid-Winter Fair and Fiesta Ticket good for free admission to

the San Diego County Fair.➘ Purchase a Seussentennial™ souvenir cup for $4 and get

unlimited refills for $2 each.➘ Park for free at Horsepark and ride the double decker bus

to the Fair. On weekends, park at one of the Fair’s off-site lots,including Torrey Pines High School and Mira Costa CollegeSan Elijo campus. Ride the free shuttle to the Fair.

➘ Your Fair ticket is good at Del Mar Race Meet any day exceptopening day, July 21, and Pacific Classic Day, August 22. Theraces run July 21 to Sept. 8, and are closed Tuesdays.

➘ Wild Animal Park 15% discount on $35 purchase at shopzoo.comLook for Fair program ad.

➘ Show your Fair ticket at LEGOLAND® and you’ll get $1 offadult admission.

➘ Your Fair ticket is good for free admission to the VenturaCounty Fair, Aug. 4 to Aug. 15. Visit www.seasidepark.org formore information.

➘ Your Fair ticket is good for free admission to Surfside RacePlace at Del Mar, The Fairgrounds’ off-track wagering facility.

Daily Giveaways!Sign up and win! Del Mar Fairgrounds booth at

Sharp Health Care Health Fair ➘ Dr. Seuss sweatshirts➘ Kids bicycles➘ Surfside Race Place admissions & more!

2004 FRUGAL FAIRGOER GUIDEFair Deals, Discounts

and SavingsDollar Day on June 11! ➘ Get tickets for opening day for only $1. Available ONLY

at Ralphs with a minimum purchase ➘ Log on to www.Ralphs.com for Ralphs locations.➘ Dollar Day tickets are for June 11 ONLY➘ Not available at the Fairgrounds ticket booths

Save $2 on Adult admission! ➘ When you buy Fair tickets at Ralphs

Pepsi Pay-One-Price (POP) Ride Days!NOON TO 8 P.M., WEDNESDAYS AND THURSDAYS➘ Get a wristband for $20 at the Midway ticket booth➘ $5 discount coupon available with special Pepsi

purchase from Ralphs➘ POP wristbands do not include Fair admission

Kids Meal Deals! $4.99➘ Special entrée, side dish and small drink➘ Includes a free Kids admission to LEGOLAND®

(a $36.95 value) with a paid adult admission➘ Available at vendors with Kids Meal Deal posters➘ LEGOLAND® coupon is valid starting July 7.

Frequent Fairgoer Savings Pass $23➘ Three-Day Pass ➘ An $8.50 savings if you were to purchase three single-

day passes separately.

PennySaver Value Fridays!➘ Get coupon booklet free with admission on June 11,

June 18, June 25 and July 2.➘ PennySaver coupon booklet offering more than $500

in savings on food and merchandise

Value Pack - A $75 value save over 48%!➘ On sale now on our website www.sdfair.com➘ Will be on sale at IKEA June 3 through July 5➘ Package includes:

4 admission tickets (not limited to child or adult)4 drink coupons20 ride tickets (Each ride takes 3-6 tickets)1 parking ticket

➘ Drink coupons are good at participating vendors onlywith food purchase.

➘ Parking available on a first come, first served basis,does not guarantee a specific lot and is not valid for thePreferred Parking Lot.

Free Samples➘ Captain & Mrs. Garlic, Garlic Seasonings - Bing Crosby Hall

➘ House Of Pistachios, Nuts - Exhibit Hall

➘ Strawberry Tree Farms,Soups,Spices,Seasonings - Exhibit Hall

➘ Amerishow Smoothies - Health Fair

➘ Super Soy Nuts, Soy nuts - Exhibit Hall

➘ Vitamix, Smoothies - Bing Crosby Hall

➘ Watkins, Seasoning, Dips - Bing Crosby Hall

➘ Sharp Healthcare, Health Fair - Turf Club Entrance

➘ Healthy Cooking, New Era Cooking Show - Concourse

➘ Free Water - Sparkletts Booth, Infield, Avenue of the Palms,Bing Crosby Hall

➘ Bags - The San Diego Union-Tribune News Room - PaddockLounge & information booths

Kids Meal DealsIncludes a free kids admission to LEGOLAND®

➘ Adventures in Taste - Ave. of the Palms: teriyaki chicken, chowmein, rice, kids drink

➘ All American BBQ - Infield: hot dog, chips, toy & 12 oz drink- $4.99

➘ B & J Concessions - Infield: kids spaghetti, garlic bread, kidsdrink

➘ Chicken Charlie’s - At Bing Crosby Hall across from Skyride:chicken nuggets, fries, kids drink - $4.99

➘ Diego Enterprise - Ave. of the Palms at Activity Center corner:2 chicken strips, fries, 16oz soda - $4.50

➘ Indian Fry Bread - Ave. of the Palms: bean and cheese frybread, churro, kids drink

➘ Mexicone Foods - Infield: tacone of choice, churro, kids drink- $4.00

➘ Pan Fried Chicken / Dee’s Concessions - Ave. of the Palms: 1leg or 1 wing or 1 strip and 1 side order and 1 small soda -$4.50

➘ Papa Gino’s Pizza - Ave. of the Palms: slice of pepperoni pizza& 16 oz. drink - $4.50

➘ Rose’s Mexican Food - Ave. of the Palms & Fairway: bean andcheese burrito, chips, kids drink - $4.99

➘ Stuffies - East side of Grandstand: fries or fries w/cheese -$3.50

➘ Watermark Mexican Food - West side of O’Brien Hall andDurante: bean burrito, kids drink - $3.75

➘ Burger Joint - Plaza de Mexico: chicken tenders, fries, smalldrink, or corn dogs nuggets, fries, small drink or peanutbutter & jelly sandwich, fries, small drink

➘ Roxy Restaurant - Paddock: mini sausage and small drink➘ L & L Pizza - Infield: Pizza and a small drink - $4.99➘ L & L Roast Beef - Ave. of the Palms: Hot dog, fries, small

drink - $4.99➘Vics Concessions - Infield: corn dog, chips, drink, toy - $4.99

Cheap Eats➘ 3 B’s Concessions - Durante: hamburger, french fries and

small drink - $6.00 ➘ 3 B’s Concessions - Durante: hot dog, chips, small drink -

$5.00 ➘ All American BBQ - Infield: 2 free medium soft drinks with

purchase of 2 dinners➘ B & J Concessions - Ave. of the Palms: meatball sandwich and

small drink or spaghetti and small drink - $6.00➘ Blue and White - Infield: hamburger plate - $6.75, hot dog

plate - $6.25➘ Burger Joint - Plaza de Mexico: Double Double burger, fries,

small drink - 8.25, Cheeseburger, fries, small drink - $7.75,Hamburger, fries, small drink - $6.75

➘ Chicken Charlies - Fairway: 2 free small drinks with 8 pc chickenmeal or 3 free small drinks with 12 pc chicken meal (over10% savings)

➘ Dippin Dots - Bing Crosby Hall and Fairway: buy 4 mediumbowls of dippin dots - get a free medium soda

➘ Fat Boys Diner - Concourse: burger, fries, small drink or chickenfritters, fries, small drink - $7.00

➘ Finger Steaks/Diego - Ave. of the Palms: Family pack: 1/2 lbfinger steaks, 1/2 lb chicken strips, 1 lb fries, 1/2 zucchini1/2 onion rings, 4 small drinks & ranch dressing $22.00 (a35% savings!)

➘ FMR - Clock Tower: 1/2 order clams, fries, small drink -$6.00

➘ Gingerbread House - Ave. of the Palms: Buy three gingerbreadcookies and get one free

➘ Golden West BBQ - Ave. of the Palms: single hamburger, fries,small drink - $6.00

➘ Grants Ice Cream - Ave. of the Palms: Buy 2 bananas or 2bars, get a $.25 small soft drink - 25th anniversary special

➘ Hawaiian Teriyaki - Ave. of the Palms: chicken teriyaki on astick and med soft drink - $4.50

➘ Icee - Ave. of the Palms and Skyway: chili dog and small icee$6.00 or hot dog and small icee - $5.50

➘ Jackson Enterprise - Ave. of the Palms: 2 free toppings withpurchase of sweet potato & drink

➘ La Gordita Grande - Plaza de Mexico: Any entrée or gorditaand small drink - $5.00

➘ Old Tyme Ice Cream - Skyway and Fairway: small soft drinkand ice cream bar - $4.75

➘ Orange Julius - Ave. of the Palms: hot dog & small julius(kids or seniors $4.50)

➘ Pan Fried Chicken/Dee’s Concessions - Ave. of the Palms: 2pc chicken, 1 side order, 1 medium soda $6.50

➘ Rose’s Mexican Food - Ave. of the Palms and Fairway: 1 taco(chicken or beef), rice, beans and small soda - $6.00

➘ Roxy Restaurant - Skyway and Paddock - any sandwich withsmall drink - $8.00

➘ Stuffies - Concourse: any sandwich w/fries &16 oz drink -$9.75

➘ Tasti Chips - Skyway: Buy a big basket for $6.75 and get asmall cheese for 30 cents - 30th anniversary special

➘ Wellmon Concessions - Concourse: free potato chips withpurchase of large sandwich & large drink

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