New Haven Unified School District

RACE TO THE TOP UPDATE: CHROMEBOOKS COMING FOR STUDENTS
After several months of “discussion and compromise,” the Samsung Chromebook has been selected as the technology device to be purchased for New Haven Unified students as part of the Race to the Top-District grant, District RTTT-D Director Lisa Metzinger reports. Read More… »»

REGISTER NOW FOR “RACE TO SAVE”
Registration is under way for the New Haven Boosters Association’s fourth annual “Race to Save Student Activities,” to be held Saturday, June 8, at Cesar Chavez Middle School. The event, including 5- and 10-kilometer walk/runs and special age-group races and relays, will begin at 9 a.m. Read More… »»

TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK
This is Teacher Appreciation Week in the New Haven Unified School District, and tomorrow (Wednesday) is California Day of the Teacher, a statewide celebration of public school teachers. This year’s theme is “California Teachers: Honoring Our Past, Guiding the Future.” Read More… »»

CELIA RAYGOZA AMONG STATE CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEES OF YEAR
New Haven Unified School District Classified Employee of the Year Celia Raygoza is one of six individuals named California Classified School Employees of the Year, State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson announced last week.

It’s the second time in the six-year history of the state award that a New Haven employee has been selected. Rosa Thompson of Barnard-White Middle School was among the inaugural winners, in 2008. Read More… »»

RACE TO THE TOP UPDATE: PROJECT 3
In December, the New Haven Unified School District was named one of 16 nationwide winners in the U.S. Department of Education’s Race to the Top-District (RTTT-D) competition. The District will receive more than $29 million over the next 4½ years, to personalize student learning, improve student achievement and educator effectiveness, close achievement gaps, and prepare all students to succeed in college and careers.

New Haven RTTT-D Director Lisa Metzinger is updating staff regularly about the seven projects that are part of the grant: 1) Literacy and Common Core State Standards, 2) Community Connections, 3) Teacher/ Principal Evaluation, 4) Technology and Personalization, 5) Grading and Assessment, 6) College and Career, 7) Implementation/Program Evaluation. E-News is sharing Ms. Metzinger’s updates with the greater community. Today’s update is on Project 3: Read More… »»

In December, the New Haven Unified School District was named one of 16 nationwide winners in the U.S. Department of Education’s Race to the Top-District (RTTT-D) competition. The District will receive more than $29 million over the next 4½ years, to personalize student learning, improve student achievement and educator effectiveness, close achievement gaps, and prepare all students to succeed in college and careers. 

New Haven RTTT-D Director Lisa Metzinger is updating staff regularly about implementation of the grant, and E-News is sharing Ms. Metzinger’s updates with the greater community. Today’s update: Read More… »»

Logan Coach to Head World Youth Team

James Logan High School track and field coach Lee Webb has been named head coach for the United States team that will compete this summer at the World Youth Championships in Ukraine. The championships are scheduled July 10-14 in Donetsk. Read More… »»

FOUNDATION TO HONOR SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
James Logan and Conley-Caraballo high school seniors will receive more than $65,000 in college scholarships at the New Haven Schools Foundation’s annual scholarship luncheon Friday, April 19. The event will be at the Hilton Newark/Fremont, starting at 11:30 a.m.

The Foundation will distribute 80 scholarships worth a total of $65,350, Executive Director Barbara Aro-Valle reports. Union City Mayor Carol Dutra-Vernaci and Assemblymember Bill Quirk will present the scholarships, and state treasurer Bill Lockyer will be a special guest. Read More… »»

RACE TO THE TOP UPDATE: PROJECT 6
In December, the New Haven Unified School District was named one of 16 nationwide winners in the U.S. Department of Education’s Race to the Top-District (RTTT-D) competition. The District will receive more than $29 million over the next 4½ years, to personalize student learning, improve student achievement and educator effectiveness, close achievement gaps, and prepare all students to succeed in college and careers. Read More… »»

Race to the Top Update: Project 1

In December, the New Haven Unified School District was named one of 16 nationwide winners in the U.S. Department of Education’s Race to the Top-District (RTTT-D) competition. The District will receive more than $29 million over the next 4½ years, to personalize student learning, improve student achievement and educator effectiveness, close achievement gaps, and prepare all students to succeed in college and careers. 

New Haven RTTT-D Director Lisa Metzinger is updating staff regularly about the seven projects that are part of the grant: 1) Literacy and Common Core State Standards, 2) Community Connections, 3) Teacher/ Principal Evaluation, 4) Technology and Personalization, 5) Grading and Assessment, 6) College and Career, 7) Implementation/Program Evaluation. E-News is sharing Ms. Metzinger’s updates with the greater community.

Today’s update is on Project 1, Literacy and Common Core Standards: Read More… »»

RACE TO THE TOP UPDATE: PROJECT 5
In December, the New Haven Unified School District was named one of 16 nationwide winners in the U.S. Department of Education’s Race to the Top-District (RTTT-D) competition. The District will receive more than $29 million over the next 4½ years, to personalize student learning, improve student achievement and educator effectiveness, close achievement gaps, and prepare all students to succeed in college and careers. Read More… »»

RACE TO THE TOP UPDATE: PROJECT 2
In December, the New Haven Unified School District was named one of 16 nationwide winners in the U.S. Department of Education’s Race to the Top-District (RTTT-D) competition. The District will receive more than $29 million over the next 4½ years, to personalize student learning, improve student achievement and educator effectiveness, close achievement gaps, and prepare all students to succeed in college and careers. Read More… »»

RACE TO THE TOP UPDATE: PROJECT 4
In December, the New Haven Unified School District was named one of 16 nationwide winners in the U.S. Department of Education’s Race to the Top-District (RTTT-D) competition. The District will receive more than $29 million over the next 4½ years, to personalize student learning, improve student achievement and educator effectiveness, close achievement gaps, and prepare all students to succeed in college and careers. Read More… »»

RACE TO THE TOP
In December, the New Haven Unified School District was named one of 16 nationwide winners in the U.S. Department of Education’s Race to the Top-District (RTTT-D) competition. The District will receive more than $29 million over the next 4½ years, to personalize student learning, improve student achievement and educator effectiveness, close achievement gaps, and prepare all students to succeed in college and careers. Read More… »»

WALKIN’ AND ROLLIN’ AT PIONEER
Pioneer Elementary students are encouraged to walk, skate or ride bicycles or skateboards to school Thursday (Feb. 14) for Walk & Roll to School Day. Students also are being encouraged to submit a haiku about getting to and from school without using the family car." Read More… »»