For Spanish Teachers

Keep up with Latin American politics (there is a lot of it!), art, music, print movie posters in Spanish (impress middle schoolers with the "nueva luna" poster from the twilight series . . . even a Sponge Bob crossword puzzle . . . It's all right here at Sr. Jones' blog Actualidades

Even if you don't teach Spanish, you will impress your friends and learn something from this cool blog.

Summer Classroom Management PD

Check out pics from our Summer Classroom Management Workshops created by Margaret Dunlap, director of Oakland Unified's Classroom Management Program.

Math Tricks

A kindergarten teacher sent this to me. I wish I knew these tricks in 5th grade! Check out some Math Tricks!
http://minionlinecourses.com/designslinks/math.htm

August 8, 2009: Back to School Event at Arroyo Viejo Park in Oakland

Arroyo Viejo Park in Oakland is collaborating with the Oakland Mayor's Office, in hosting a Back to School event for the community. The community serviced by the Arroyo Viejo Recreation Center has a high truancy rate, especially amongst elementary school students. In an attempt to get students excited with anticipation about returning to school, this collaborative effort will take place this Saturday August 8, 2009. The day includes speakers, jumpers, face painting, art, food, and backpacks (600 - 800).

Arroyo Viejo Park
7701 Krause Avenue
Oakland, CA

Teacher Appreciation Day at Office Max

http://www.officemax.com/home/custom.jsp?id=m3610272
Get a free reusable shopping bag and a 15% discount on everything that you can fit inside.

Low-Cost Dental Services

Although as teachers in Oakland Unified School District, we have great health care/benefits, many of our students and their families do not. Have you ever tried to pay attention when you have a toothache???

Diablo Valley College has low cost, high quality dental cleanings.
Call 925-685-1230 Ext. 2534

Clinic Services Include:
Teeth Cleanings for Adults--$25
Teeth Cleanings for Children--$10
Deep Root Cleanings--$25-$55*
X-rays--$5-$25
Whitening (for those who qualify)--$99
Sealants--$5 per tooth
Fluoride Treatments *FREE w/ cleaning

Call today to Schedule an Oral Exam

*Patients must sit for multiple 3-hour sessions in the clinic classroom

Do you have a high school student that needs a job?

There is a summer employment opportunity for teens at MoAD but they need to commit year-round. Go to www.moadsf.org and click on jobs@moad at the bottom of the homepage. It's the teen position. Apps deadline extended to June 22 @5PM. Must be 16.