This spring, SFUSD students joined students across California and the United States to try out the new computer-based Smarter Balanced assessments, and beginning in the spring of 2015, students in grades 3-8 and 11 will take these asessments to measure their mastery of the new Common Core State Standards.

• Join Superintendent Carranza and SFUSD staff for the Smarter Balanced Assessments Parent Series to follow our progress
• Read the FAQ for more on Spring 2014 testing
• Find out more about the changes in student assessment
• Try out the new testing system (no login required, click "sign in")

Do you need to make up or take classes to graduate high school? Our summer schools offer “a-g” courses for credit recovery and CAHSEE preparation, and Senior Graduation Summer School is available specifically for seniors who need graduation credits or CAHSEE preparation.

Dates: June 11 – July 16
Locations: Galileo HS (Senior Graduation Summer School), Balboa HS, Marshall HS, and Washington HS

• Find out how to register for summer school
• If you have questions, call the Office of Extended Learning and Support at (415) 379-7760

Apply for the ALHS PTSA Senior Scholarship!

Deadline EXTENDED to April 25th, 2014

*Ten winners will be selected!

Qualifications: (must meet all the qualifications below)

    • Current graduating seniors at Abraham Lincoln High School.

    • Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.

    • Excellent (E) or Satisfactory (S) in Citizenship in all Spring 2014 classes.

    • Must be pursuing formal educational opportunities beyond high school, such as:

a) a two-year college (Community College), or

b) four-year college/university, or

c) an accredited trade/career technical/vocational school

Application and details are in the attachment below. Paper copies also available in the College/Career Center. APPLY APPLY APPLY!!!

**Submit completed application to the College/Career Center by 4pm on Friday, April 25th



 

Dear Students:

If you plan to or are considering attending Skyline College, you should sign up for the Skyline Fieldtrip! The trip will be on Thursday, April 24th. You will have speakers and receive information about enrollment, financial aid, transfer options, campus support programs, and a campus tour. Sign up with Ms. Zales in the College/Career Center ASAP if you're interested in attending. Permission slip is due back to me no later than Wednesday, 4/23/14.

Southern Exposure's Mission Voices Summer (MVS) is now accepting

applications from youth artists (ages 14–21)

Free 4-week visual arts program for Bay Area youth!

July 14–August 6, 2014.  M-F from 3pm-6pm

Click here to download the current application!

MVS students learn to use the visual arts as a tool for expressing ideas, ambitions, and creativity. Working with more than 40 other Bay Area youth and 6 professional artists, each student works to develop an art exhibition in SoEx's Mission district gallery. You can see photos from last summer's Mission Voices Summer program on our Facebook page.

The MVS program offers:

• Exposure to a wide range of technical artistic skills, from painting and sculpture to photography, videography and other digital mediums
• Professional facilities and equipment including Adobe Creative Suite, Mac Pro computers, DSLRs and other photo/video equipment
• Professional teaching artists
• Small class ratios with supportive staff in a nurturing environment
• Class credit when applicable

All skill levels are welcome. The entire program is free and open to youth artists!

Contact Dave Sandoval at aie@soex.org for more information or to request a paper application.

Interested in being an Exploratorium Explainer?

The Exploratorium is looking for a diverse group of student explainers who have a spark for learning new things and a desire to work with people.

For more information, please follow the link below.

http://explainers.exploratorium.edu/highschool/apply

Minimum Requirements


Candidates must

• be at least 15 years old and have completed the first year of high school
 (but not more than 18 years old)
• be open to learning new ideas

• be interested in working with people within a museum structure

Want to be an Explainer?
Call (415) 528-4344 beginning at 10:00 a.m. on the dates listed below to schedule an interview. Interviews will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis until all interview slots are filled.

Open Application Dates



January 4th, 2014
May 3rd, 2014
September 6th, 2014

Contact Information

High School Explainer Program


Exploratorium

Piers 15/17
San Francisco, CA 94111
E-mail: hsexplainers@exploratorium.edu
The Exploratorium is a nonprofit equal opportunity museum of science, art, and human perception.

Want to will something to a group of lowerclassmen or give a parting statement as a senior through the newspaper? You can do it by buying a senior will! They're only a $1 for seniors and $2 for others. Please contact Ms. Falls or anyone on the Lincoln Log staff if you're interested!  Shoutouts will also be on sale during Springfest!
 

Seniors!

The Fabric of Society Scholarship has been extended to Friday, April 25, 2014!

Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated (Stifel) and De La Rosa & Co. invites participants to write an original and creative essay describing how you have seen the following statement put into practice at your school or in your community, and how that has affected you and your friends and/or family:

“The most important motive for work in school and in life
is pleasure in work, pleasure in its result and the knowledge
of the value of result to the community.” – Albert Einstein

The firms are awarding $2,000 college scholarships to 50 high school seniors nationwide. One winner will be chosen from each school. Contestants must be in good academic standing and on track to graduate in 2014.

Essays must be no fewer than 600 words and no more than 800 words in length. Judges will look for writing that is clear, articulated, and well-organized. One entry per student, please.

Emailed essays must be received no later than April 25, 2014 to
fabricofsociety@ejdelarosa.com.

See attachments below for rules and application.

Visit us online at www.ejdelarosa.com/fabricofsociety for complete contest rules and entry forms.

High school students are invited to attend the annual....

*NATIONAL COLLEGE FAIR*

Saturday, May 3rd

1:30pm-4:30pm

Cow Palace

Building Bays A-C
2600 Geneva Ave.
Daly City, CA 94014
415-404-4100

Meet representatives from colleges and universities from California and other states around the country! Ask them all your questions and collect handouts and important information. Attend informational workshops to help you prepare for college (Paying For College, Writing the College Essay, Searching for Colleges, SAT/ACT Admission Tests, UCs/CSUs/Community Colleges/Private Colleges/Out-of-State Colleges, and more!)

Register to attend this FREE college fair at: www.gotomyncf.com

Applications will be available outside of the cage beginning Friday, April 18, and are due to Ms. Eng in NB17 by 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 7.

Applications will be available outside of the cage on Friday, April 18.  They are due to Ms. Eng in NB17 by 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 30.

Theme =  Glo:  Turn Down for What

Date = Friday, May 16, 2014

Where = North Gym

Time = 7 p.m.-10 p.m.

Tickets sold at the cage at lunch!

May 7-May 9 = $7 with current ALHS ID, $9 w/out current ALHS ID, $12 guest

May 12-May15 = $8 with current ALHS ID, $10 w/out current ALHS ID, $15 guest

AND WE'LL HAVE A PHOTO BOOTH THERE!!  WHOO-HOO!!!

Important Notes for Prom 2014:

1.  You must bring the following to prom: ID & receipt

2.  Prom is from 8-12 midnight.  Doors close at 9pm

3.  Last day to order corsages is April 18th in room 21c

4. Parking:

• Several parking lots across the street-verify their time.  Most are available until midnight or later.
•  Street parking @meters

• Entrance is on the South Side near the Pier15/17 sign before the main entrance to the Exploratorium
• Along the side of the building-water will be on your right hand side

On sale NOW for only $30 in NB-5. Prices go up next week!

The Teen Environmental Education Mentorship (TEEM) is a paid internship in environmental education and leadership for San Francisco and Marin High School Students.Through TEEM; participants discover their inner strengths as leaders, their ability to influence others, and the importance of community.TEEM interns gain first-hand knowledge about the field of environmental education through field trips, mentorships with our professional educators, leading interactive activities with our elementary school students, and creating their own environmental teaching tools.

TEEM interns make the following commitment:

-Attend a 6 day summer training August 11th-16th with one overnight camping trip

-Workone day a week on NatureBridge’s campus,either Tuesday orThursday from 4:30pm to 7:30pm, September 2014 through April 2015.During these work sessions, interns will teach children about the environment through fun hands-on activities, learn about environmental issues, develop teaching skills, and take care of plants and animals on our campus.

-Participate in one weekend event per month during the school year.

-Transportation to NatureBridge’s Campus in the Golden Gate is providedfor TEEM interns from San Francisco (pick up at Park Presidio/Geary) and the Marin City Bus Stop (Sausalito)

Applications are available at www.naturebridge.org/teem.

For more information visit: http://www.naturebridge.org/youth-leadership-a-year-with-teem or check out this 7 minute video about TEEM created by a former TEEM intern: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yNoG9hQvHr4

Deadline to apply is May 2, 2014.

For any questions, contact:

Marisa Nordstrom, Youth Programs Coordinator at Naturebridge

415 332 5771 x27 teem@naturebridge.org

Naturebridge's Teen Environmental Education Mentorship (TEEM)

SENIORS:

Do you plan to attend City College of San Francisco, Skyline, College of San Mateo or another community college? Applications are now available for Summer and Fall 2014!

Apply *ONLINE* at www.cccapply.org

or directly from the community college's website.

Applications are FREE! No essay, transcript, or test scores needed to fill out the application. No Application deadline, but the 5 Enrollment Steps (Admission Application, Placement Test, Orientation, Meet with Counselor, Register for Classes) must be completed as early as possible to get priority registration. *Priority registration gives you better chances of getting the classes you need before they are full.

See us in the College/Career Center to start your application, get questions answered, or review it before submitting.

Class of 2016 applications are available outside of the cage and due to Ms. Eng by Monday, April 21st, at lunch in NB17. Speeches will be made at the advisory meeting on Wednesday, April 23.Voting will take place on Thursday, April 24, during advisory. All Class of 2016 students are encouraged to run for office!

Class of 2017 applications are available outside of the cage and due to Ms. Eng by Monday, April 28th, at lunch in NB17. Speeches will be made at the advisory meeting on Wednesday, April 30. Voting will take place on Thursday, May 1, during advisory. All Class of 2017 students are encouraged to run for office!

The Sophomore Advisory Meeting will take place on Wednesday, April 23, in the auditorium.

The Freshman Advisory Meeting will take place on Wednesday, April 30, in the auditorium.

  Latinas In STEM To Achieve Success Conference

6-12 grade

Saturday, April 26, 8:30am-3:30pm at Cañada College in Redwood City

LISTAS will be hosting their first conference to encourage and motivate young Latinas into the fields of science, technology, engineering, math and management! Come listen to Latina professionals from the Bay Area share their story about their upbringing, professional careers, and tips on how to become the next generation of successful Latinas. Free. Information & registration here. 

http://www.listas.org/

Help shape SFUSD’s Local Control Accountability Plan. We want to hear from you! The first two forums are scheduled for April 12 at Aptos Middle School and April 17 at 555 Franklin St.

• View the full schedule
• Take the survey if you can't make it
• Register or sign up for childcare for the April 12 forum

• JUMA Ventures - Youth development, college preparation, employment skills, financial literacy program - Due ASAP
• AIM HIGH Teaching Assistant - Teaching experience with middle school students - Due April 4th
• PAL Summer Cadet Academy & Internship - Law enforcement training @ SF Police Academy - Due April 4th
• Sacramento Leadership Conference - Leadership, Academic & Cultural Awareness Workshops - Due April 11th
• Flyaway Productions (females only) - PAID arts & activism apprenticeship - Due April 15th
• SF Botanical Garden/GG Park - PAID Summer Internship - Due April 30th
• Teen Advocates for Science Communication - Volunteer at California Academy of Sciences - Leadership & Skill-building activities - Due May 4th
• Accounting Career Awareness Program (ACAP) - A week of College and Career workshops, networking and activities held at UC Berkeley over the summer for rising 10th, 11th & 12th graders interested in accounting, finance and business - Due May 5th
• More opportunities coming in EVERY WEEK! Check the Paid/Unpaid Opportunities Bin in our office!!

**We have WORK PERMIT requests! Work permits are required for paid positions each year until student turns 18.

The College Board just announced that they’re redesigning the SAT for 2016, and Khan Academy is partnering with them to make free, world-class prep materials. Know anyone preparing for the SAT? Let them know:

or forward them this message

By spring 2015, students will have access to state-of-the-art, interactive learning tools that give them deep practice and help diagnose their gaps. All of this will be created through a close collaboration with the College Board specifically for the redesigned SAT. Stay tuned.

In the meantime, students taking the SAT in 2014/15 can start practicing today with hundreds of previously unreleased Math, Reading, and Writing questions from real SATs and more than 200 videos that show step-by-step solutions to each question:

www.khanacademy.org/sat

Our goal is nothing short of leveling the playing field for every student taking the SAT, so please help us reach as many people as possible.

Let's do this!

Elizabeth
Content Lead at Khan Academy

elizabeths@khanacademy.org

Do you believe in equality?  Do you stand up for people around you? Come to the GSA  every Friday at lunch in Peer Resources (Room 126). Learn about LGBT issues, have fun and learn how to be an advocate. See you there!