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Student Events 2021-2022 Catalog
Message from the County Superintendent of Schools
Dr. Troy A. Brown
The San Joaquin County Office of Education (SJCOE) is proud to provide
the community with the 2021-2022 Student Events Catalog. The outstanding
activities and events on the following pages, such as the county and
state spelling bees, mock trial competitions, and science Olympiads, are
designed to support student learning, encourage excellence, and recognize
achievement among our county’s third- through 12th-grade students.
The SJCOE invites all charter schools, parochial schools, private schools,
public schools, and school districts located within San Joaquin County to
take advantage of these activities and events that motivate student learning,
promote teamwork, build school spirit, and celebrate education.
At the events, students represent their school and district at the county level, and winners of these
events often move on to represent the county at the state and national levels. It’s a wonderful opportunity
for students to make connections with each other and teams from other schools, too. This leadership
experience, combined with the knowledge and skills that students gain from participation, further prepares
them for success in college and career.
Coordinated by the SJCOE’s Educational Services Division, San Joaquin County academic events are
fun and unique educational opportunities that challenge students to think in complex ways and apply
the knowledge and skills they have acquired in an environment outside of the classroom. It is with great
pleasure that the SJCOE hosts these countywide activities and events. However, their success would
not be possible without:
• The support of our generous sponsors and our partnership with the San Joaquin County Office of
Education Educational Foundation (SJCOEEF), county school districts, local businesses, and
community organizations.
• The volunteers who graciously donate their time and share their expertise and talents.
• The educators and coaches who guide, train, and motivate students.
• The families who promote student participation and encourage students to reach their goals by
developing their abilities and pursuing their interests.
• The students who proudly represent their school and district, challenge themselves and spend
countless hours studying, researching, and practicing to improve and showcase their skills.
Due to the ever-evolving circumstances of the pandemic and in an abundance of caution for the health and
safety of students, families, and volunteers, many of this year’s activities and events have adapted to meet
this uncertainty. However, whether held in-person or virtually, we are excited that our county’s students will
have continued opportunities to compete and have the student-event experience this year.
Sincerely,
Troy A. Brown, Ed.D.
San Joaquin County Superintendent of Schools
Table of Contents
2021/22 Programs
A Message from the San Joaquin County Superintendent of Schools………………………… Page 1
H20 Hackathon………………………………………………………………………………………. Page 2
Esports……………………….……………………………………………………………………...... Page 2
High School Honors Concert……………………………………………………………………….. Page 3
Mock Trial…………………………………………………………………………………………...... Page 4
Youth in Government Day ……………………………………………………………………..…… Page 4
Dinner with a Scientist………………………………………………………………………………. Page 5
San Joaquin County Spelling Bee……………………………………………………………........ Page 5
Seal of Biliteracy……………………………………………………………….…………………….. Page 6
FabLab…………….…………………………………………………………………………............. Page 6
Academic Decathlon…………………………………………………………………………........... Page 7
Academic Pentathlon………………………………………………………………………………... Page 8
San Joaquin County STEAM Fair and Expo……………………………………………………… Page 9
Middle School Honors Concert…………………………………………………………………...... Page 9
Student Events Calendar……………..………………………………………………………....... Page 10-11
Science Olympiad………………………………………………………………………………........ Page 12
Math Tournament……………………………………………………………………………............ Page 13
California State Elementary Spelling Bee…………………………………………………........... Page 13
Biotech Boot Camp for Kids ……………………………………………………………………….. Page 14
Coding and Robotics Camps ………………………………………………………………………. Page 14
Outdoor Education at Sky Mountain Outdoor Education Center……………...……………… Page 15
Outdoor Education Fundraiser…….…………………………………………………………......... Page 15
Artists-in-Schools ………………………………...…………….................................................... Page 16
SJCOE Educational Foundation Golf Shootout ………………………………………………….. Page 16
Durham Ferry Outdoor Education Center…………………………………………………........... Page 17
SJCOE Educational Foundation Sponsorship Levels…..……………………………………...... Page 18
1
H2O Hackathon
Who: Middle School - College
When: March 26, 2022
Where: San Joaquin County Office of Education
The annual H2O Hackathon is a unique event that taps in to the
technical and problem solving skills of local students to help find
solutions to the state’s water issues. Cash prizes will be awarded to
the winning teams in each division: middle school, high school, and college.
No coding experience is necessary. Organized by the SJCOE and iHub San Joaquin in partnership with Re-
store the Delta, A.G. Spanos Companies, Café Coop, Boss Systems, CodeStack, Stockton Unified School
District, San Joaquin Delta College, and University of the Pacific, the H2O
Hackathon provides students an opportunity to implement real application of the
science, engineering, and other skills they are learning in school. At the same
time, the products that students create during the Hackathon could become
valuable tools to help California find
solutions to our water challenges. Contact us for more information
STEM Programs
(209) 468-4880
www.sjcoescience.org
Esports
The Central California eSports League (CCEL) is
providing additional opportunities for high school students to have
their voices heard, obtain additional scholarships to college, and
foster healthy digital citizenship through structured, competitive
online video gaming. The CCEL is the only full-inclusion high school
sports program currently being offered within the central
valley. The CCEL is closely aligned with the California Interscholastic
Federation (CIF) and has helped the CIF to explore the potential of eSports becoming officially
sanctioned in the future. Students must meet all of their
district or school requirements for eligibility to play a high
school sport.
Contact us for more information
Dr. Richard Woodruff
(209) 468-4973
rwoodruff@sjcoe.net
www.ccesports.org
2
High School Honors Concert
Saturday, January 8, 2022
San Joaquin Delta College
Atherton Auditorium
5151 Pacific Avenue, Stockton
The High School Honors Concert is an annual event
featuring the county’s most gifted and talented band,
string orchestra, and choir students. It is co-sponsored
by the San Joaquin County Office of Education, San
Joaquin Delta College, and the San Joaquin County
Music Educators’ Association. Participation is open to all San Joaquin County high school band, orchestra, and
choir students and their directors.
This concert has a list of distinguished guest conductors
representing the very best music educators from colleges
and universities from our area and annually attracts a large
audience. The concert is open to the public, free of charge.
Student membership is by digital audition each fall. Requirements include
scales and compulsories similar to that required by state-level ensembles.
The fee schedule is $35 per student and $45 per school ensemble.
Please see your choir, orchestra, or band director for audition details or
visit our website at sjhonors.org.
Contact us for more information
Visual and Performing Arts
(209) 468-4973
swendell@sjcoe.net
www.sjhonors.org
3
Mock Trial
February 2022
About the competition
Mock Trial has been a tradition in San Joaquin County for over 20 years. This outstanding high school event is
sponsored by the San Joaquin County Bar Association, Humphreys College, Laurence Drivon School of Law,
and the San Joaquin County Office of Education Educational Foundation, in cooperation with the
Constitutional Rights Foundation.
In this true-to-life competition, high school teams debate fictitious cases before presiding superior court judges
and scoring attorneys. Cases involve contemporary issues and pre-trial arguments on the amendments to the
U.S. Constitution. Teams also may include courtroom artists and journalists.
In Mock Trial, students experience the excitement of
working in teams, exchanging ideas, setting goals, and
Contact us for more information examining issues while interacting with positive role
Student Events and Activities models from the community. By studying the case and
(209) 468-4866 preparing strategies and arguments for trial, students
mihicks@sjcoe.net also develop presentation skills, analytic ability, and
www.sjcoe.org/mocktrial
team cooperation.
Youth in Government Day
Who: Grades 9-12
When: October 28, 2021
Where: Virtual Event - Zoom
The San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors, in partnership with San Joaquin
County Office of Education, is providing an opportunity for youth to experience
what it is like to work for San Joaquin County.
This one-day job-shadowing experience places high school students in a wide range of occupations throughout San Joaquin
County. High school students are eligible and are chosen by teachers and counselors based on their interest and maturity.
Contact us for more information
Student Events and Activities
(209) 468-4866
mihicks@sjcoe.net
www.sjcoe.org/StudentEvent/youthgov.aspx
4
Dinner with a Scientist
STEM
Returning in the
2022-23 School Year
Contact us for more information
STEM Programs
(209) 468-4880
www.sjcoescience.org/
SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY
24th Annual Spelling Bee
Grades 4-6 Monday, December 6, 2021 The winner and runner-up in
Grades 7-9 Wednesday, December 8, 2021 both divisions will represent
San Joaquin County Office of Education San Joaquin County in the State
Wentworth Education Center Spelling Bee Championships in
2707 Transworld Drive, Stockton May 2022.
About the competition
In this written competition, every student participating spells the same list of words. When a student misses two words,
that student is eliminated.
The County Spelling Bee is open to grades 4-9 from all public or Contact us for more information
private San Joaquin County Schools. Districts with five or more Student Events and Activities
schools may send four students per division. Districts with two to
(209) 468-4866
four schools may send two students per division. Individual schools
may send one student per division.
mihicks@sjcoe.net
www.sjcoe.org/spellingbee
5
Seal of Biliteracy
April 27, 2022
Awards Ceremony
San Joaquin County Office of Education
The San Joaquin County Office of Education (SJCOE) promotes the development of high levels of multiple languages
and literacies, cultural appreciation, and cross-cultural understanding. The Seal of Biliteracy Awards Ceremony advances
the commitment of the SJCOE to all students that they graduate prepared and equipped with the knowledge and skills to
participate successfully in college, career, and in a global, diverse and multilingual 21st century society.
Contact us for more information
Language & Literacy Office
(209) 468-4978
tludolph@sjcoe.net
www.sjcoe.org/LanguageAndLiteracy/BiliteracyAward.aspx
FabLab
What is engineering? In addition to being a part of the Next
Generation Science Standards, engineering is a way that we solve
problems, through systematically and iteratively recognizing problems,
devising solutions and testing out those solutions. Also, engineering
is fun!
The San Joaquin County Office of Education FabLab is a 7,000
square foot maker space where students use laser cutters, popsicle
sticks, 3D printers, paint, sewing machines, competition robots made
of metal, friendly robots that giggle, augmented reality computers,
Legos and all sorts of other equipment to engineer solutions that no
one has seen before.
Students design and build mars landers to float in the vertical wind tunnel, sew and wire wearable
technology to track how far they travel, and create cardboard equipment to control Nintendo
games that they program. Teachers can book a field trip as a capstone to a project or as
a chance to learn a new topic of your choosing. Contact us and we’ll work on a fun and
engaging lesson for your class.
Contact us for more information
Stephen Callahan, Educational Technology Coordinator
(209) 468-4880
scallahan@sjcoe.net
www.sjcoescience.org
6
Academic Decathlon
January 19-20, 2022
Speech & Interview
San Joaquin County Office of Education
Saturday, February 5, 2022
Super Quiz and Awards
About the competition
The California Academic Decathlon Association encourages and rewards academic excellence by
motivating and preparing students through cooperative and competitive events. The Decathlon is concerned
with the achievements of all youth and concentrates its efforts on secondary students from public and private
schools throughout California. The Decathlon embodies a partnership of businesses, foundations, and individuals in
cooperation with the educational community and county offices of education.
A team consists of nine high school students from the same school. The nine-member team is comprised of three Honor,
three Scholastic, and three Varsity students, as indicated by the following academic categories:
Category GPA
Honor 3.80-4.00
Scholastic 3.20-3.799
Varsity 3.199 & below
The California Academic Decathlon is a program in which both
public and private high school students are eligible to compete
as individuals and as team members in a series of 10 academic
tests and demonstrations. These include mathematics, economics,
science, social science, art, language and literature, music, essay,
interview, and speech.
The Decathlon is funded by the San Joaquin County Office of Education (SJCOE), with some expenses paid courtesy
of the San Joaquin County Office of Education Educational Foundation, which provides money to enhance and upgrade
the program. Corporate sponsorship and other personal contributions for the Academic Decathlon help to keep the cost
to enter a team at $450 in the San Joaquin County competition. The SJCOE also provides the administration and
oversight of the general program.
Contact us for more information
Student Events and Activities
(209) 468-4866
mihicks@sjcoe.net
www.sjcoe.org/academicdecathlon
7
Academic Pentathlon
Cancelled for
2021-2022
About the competition
Founded in 1984 in Orange County, California, the Academic Pentathlon program encourages and
rewards academic excellence among students of all ability levels. The Academic Pentathlon provides
a less restrictive environment for learning where individual leadership, cooperation, and peer support
are incorporated as motivators. Teachers and students work together as a team and compete in front
of a live audience. Grades six, seven, and eight may compete on the same team and will use the same
curriculum. The competition topics will follow the United States Academic Decathlon theme.
The coach selects a nine-member team. Each school may enter up to two teams per grade level. The
team includes three students from each of the grade point average categories.
A participation fee of $150 per team is required of each school to help defray the competition costs.
Contact us for more information
Student Events and Activities
(209) 468-4866
mihicks@sjcoe.net
www.sjcoe.org/academicpentathlon
8San Joaquin County STEAM Fair & Expo
Who: Grades K - 12
Date: February 26, 2022
Where: San Joaquin County Office of Education
Wentworth Education Center
2707 Transworld Drive, Stockton
About the competition
Each year the San Joaquin County STEAM Fair awards thousands of dollars to
students of San Joaquin County who exhibit superior levels of understanding and
articulation in the area of science, engineering, technology, and mathematics.
Top students proceed to the California State Science Fair held each year in Los
Angeles.
Our mission is to engage and inspire students to become interested in pursuing
science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
Contact us for more information
Megan Smith
(209) 292-2713
msmith@sjcoe.net
www.sjcoesciencefair.weebly.com
Middle School Honors Concert
Saturday, March 5, 2022
San Joaquin Delta College
Atherton Auditorium
5151 Pacific Avenue, Stockton
The Middle School Honors Concert is an annual event featuring the
county’s most gifted and talented middle school band, string orchestra,
and choir students. It is co-sponsored by the San Joaquin County Office
of Education, San Joaquin Delta College, and the San Joaquin County
Music Educators’ Association. Participation is open to all San Joaquin
County middle school band, orchestra, and choir students and their
directors.
Held in March at the Delta Center for the Arts, Warren Atherton Auditorium, San Joaquin Delta College, the concert has a
list of distinguished guest conductors representing the very best music educators from San Joaquin County. This annual
event attracts an audience from throughout San Joaquin County and is open to the public free of charge. Musical events
such as this have been offered to students in the area for over 60 years.
Recorded auditions for band, orchestra, and choir are normally held in Contact us for more information
November and December. Please see your school’s choir, orchestra, or Visual and Performing Arts
band director for details or visit our website at sjhonors.org. (209) 468-4973
swendell@sjcoe.net
www.sjhonors.org
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YEAR AT A GLANCE
FEBRUARY 5
OCTOBER 2021 FEBRUARY 2022 County Academic Decathlon
Super Quiz and Awards
S M T W T F S OCTOBER 28 S M T W T F S Ceremony
Youth in Government Day SJCOE, WEC, Stockton
1 2 San Joaquin County 1 2 3 4 5
3 4 5 6 7 8 9 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 FEBRUARY 10, 15, 17, 22, 26
County Mock Trial
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 San Joaquin County Courthouse,
17 18 19 20 21 22 23 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 Stockton
24 25 26 27 28 29 30 27 28 FEBRUARY 26
31 SJC STEAM Fair & Expo
SJCOE, WEC, Stockton
NOVEMBER 2021
MARCH 5
S M T W T F S NOVEMBER 20 MARCH 2022 Science Olympiad B/C
Academic Decathlon McNair High School, Stockton
1 2 3 4 5 6 Scrimmage
SJCOE, WEC, Stockton
S M T W T F S
7 8 9 10 11 12 13 MARCH 5
1 2 3 4 5 Middle School Honors Concert
14 15 16 17 18 19 20 San Joaquin Delta College, Stockton
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
13 14 15 16 17 18 19 MARCH 12
28 29 30 Science Olympiad A
20 21 22 23 24 25 26
McNair High School, Stockton
27 28 29 30 31MARCH 26
H2O Hackathon
DECEMBER 2021 SJCOE, WEC, Stockton
S M T W T F S DECEMBER 6 APRIL 2022
County Spelling Bee
1 2 3 4 Finals 4-6
SJCOE, WEC, Stockton S M T W T F S APRIL 23
5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Math Tournament (4-6)
12 13 14 15 16 17 18 DECEMBER 8
1 2 SJCOE, WEC, Stockton
19 20 21 22 23 24 25 County Spelling Bee 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Finals 7-9 APRIL 27
26 27 28 29 30 31 SJCOE, WEC, Stockton
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Seal of Biliteracy
17 18 19 20 21 22 23 SJCOE, Stockton
24 25 26 27 28 29 30
JANUARY 2022
S M T W T F S JANUARY 1 MAY 2022
Artists-in-Schools
1 Bookings open for 2022/2023 S M T W T F S MAY 7
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Math Tournament (7-8)
JANUARY 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 SJCOE, WEC, Stockton
9 10 11 12 13 14 15 High School Honors Concert 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
16 17 18 19 20 21 22 San Joaquin Delta College, Stockton MAY 14
15 16 17 18 19 20 21 California State Elementary
23 24 25 26 27 28 29 JANUARY 19 & 20 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Spelling Bee
30 31 County Academic Decathlon SJCOE, WEC, Stockton
Speech and Interview
29 30 31
SJCOE, WEC, Stockton
Stay up-to-date, visit www.sjcoe.orgScience Olympiad
Division B/C
Saturday, March 5, 2022
Ronald McNair High School
9550 Ronald E. McNair Way
Stockton
Division A
Saturday, March 12, 2022
Ronald McNair High School
About the competition
Science Olympiad tournaments are rigorous academic interscholastic competitions that consist of a series of
individual and team events for which students prepare during the year. The competitions follow the format
of popular board games, TV shows, and athletic games. These challenging and motivational events are
distributed between the various science disciplines of biology, earth science, chemistry, physics, computers,
and technology.
There is a balance between events requiring knowledge of science facts, concepts, processes, skills, and
science applications. There are three levels of competition available to any San Joaquin County school, public
or private: Division A for grades 3-6; Division B for grades 6-9; and Division C for grades 9-12.
Entry is limited to two teams per school for each division. A fee of $200 per team for B/C and $150 per team
for A is required of each school to help defray competition costs.
Visit the Science Olympiad website:
Division A: https://sjcoe.org/scienceolympiad/DivisionA2.aspx
Division B/C: https://sjcoe.org/scienceolympiad/DivisionBC.aspx
Contact us for more information
Student Events and Activities
(209) 468-4866
mihicks@sjcoe.net
www.sjcoe.org/scienceolympiad/Default.aspx
12Math Tournament
April 23, 2022
Division E • Grades 4 - 6
May 7, 2022
Division M • Grades 7 - 8
About the competition
This national program promotes excellence in math while raising student
test scores and increasing student self-esteem. The math problems are Math Tournament Meeting
written to sharpen problem-solving skills and to hone competitive and
cooperative skills.
November 3, 2021
The tournament is open to all public and private schools in San
Virtual
Joaquin County. Schools may enter one team per tournament, with the
possibility of a second team based on space availability.
Registration fee is $60 per team.
Contact us for more information
Satinder Singh, Director of Mathematics
(209) 468-9177
ssingh@sjcoe.net
www.sjcoe.org/Mathematics
California State Elementary
Spelling Bee
Who: Grades 4 - 6
When: Saturday, May 14, 2022
Where: San Joaquin County Office of Education
Wentworth Education Center
About the competition
Students from over 30 counties from across California will meet at the San Joaquin County
Office of Education to compete for the title of State Champion. Two students from each county
in California in grades 4-6, who have been certified as county champions by their county school
superintendent or authorized designee, are eligible to compete at this state championship.
Contact us for more information
Student Events and Activities
(209) 468-4866
mihicks@sjcoe.net
www.sjcoe.org/sae/spellingbee/index.aspx
13Biotech Boot Camp for Kids
STEM
Who: Grades 6 - 12
When: Summer 2022
Time: 9a.m. - 2:30p.m.
Where: San Joaquin County Office of Education
Wentworth Education Center, Harmony Grove Lab
Be a part of this unique opportunity
in San Joaquin County to build your skills!
Students will be exposed to hands-on biotechnology activities
that will give them experience to build upon! Students will
explore subjects including microbiology, micropipetting,
electrophoresis, bioengineering, gene expression, protein
quantitation, protein purification, and DNA extraction.
Contact us for more information
STEM Programs
(209) 468-4880
www.sjcoescience.org
Coding and Robotics Camps
STEM
Who: Grades 3-12
When: Summer 2022
Time: 9a.m. - 2:30p.m.
Where: San Joaquin County Office of Education,
• Wentworth Education Center, Harmony Grove Lab
• FabLab
Computer science is in all types of items that we use every day. People often see computer science as calculations and
commands. In our coding camps students get to see computer science as so much more. Students get to create a piano
with play dough and circuits, engineer an arcade system in a maker space, or design a smart fashion with programmable
textiles. Camps range from elementary through high school and cover languages from Scratch to Python. As students
apply their knowledge in fun and creative ways, computer science becomes more than an abstract concept and moves to
being a tool students use to contribute to the world around them.
Contact us for more information
STEM Programs
(209) 468-4880
www.sjcoescience.org
14Outdoor Education at
Sky Mountain Outdoor Education Center
The Sky Mountain Outdoor Education Center encourages
children to experience a rich, science-based environment and
learn to appreciate the bounty and diversity of the earth by
taking a responsible role in protecting our natural resources.
This exciting educational program for fifth and sixth graders
is often long remembered as the highlight of a student’s
elementary years.
The site is owned and operated by the San Joaquin County
Office of Education and is located in Emigrant Gap, CA.
Students will explore nature outside of the classroom,
experience opportunities for collaborative learning
and personal growth, and have access to the diverse
ecosystems and habitats of the Sierra Nevadas.
For the 2021-22 school year, the San Joaquin County Contact us for more information
Office of Education will be offering a 3 day, 2 night outdoor Annie Cunial, Director
education experience from January 2022 - May 2022. Amy Daniels, Administrative Assistant
Sky Mountain is also available for guest groups on (209) 468-4880
weekends throughout the year and weekdays during the acunial@sjcoe.net
summer months of June and July. adaniels@sjcoe.net
Visit our webt site at: sjcoescience .org
15Artists-in-Schools
Bringing Art Back into the Classroom
Artist Residencies: The Artists-in-Schools program is designed to bring professional
artist residencies to county students, grades K-8. The program’s goal is to
provide opportunities to experience art in the classroom.
Residencies are available in visual art and dance. The artists work with
students in kindergarten through eighth grade. Artists work with each
of the selected classes for one hour per week for up to eight weeks.
Lesson plans are developed according to the artist’s area of expertise
and are California Standards-based. Please visit our website or call
for program details.
Bookings for the 2022-23 school year open January 1, 2022!
Contact us for more information
Visual and Performing Arts
(209) 468-4973
swendell@sjcoe.net
www.artistsinschools.synthasite.com
San Joaquin County Office of Education Educational Foundation Golf Shootout
Tentatively Scheduled for September 2022
Contests Include:
Closest to Pin (men and women)
Longest Drive (men and women)
Putting Contest
Your donation includes green fees, cart, use of practice range,
beverages, breakfast, lunch, tee prize giveaways, and support to the
San Joaquin County Office of Education Educational Foundation, a
non-profit organization. Your donation is tax-deductible to the fullest
extent permitted by law.
The tournament will offer major prizes for any hole-in-one on any designated par 3
hole. All players will have an opportunity to win fabulous prizes such as golf clubs,
(2) airline tickets, and/or the grand prize of $10,000 cash.
All proceeds raised at this event go to the
SJCOE Educational Foundation, which supports
the numerous academic student events and
programs mentioned in this catalog.
For more information and tournament registration, please call (209) 468-9061.
16Durham Ferry Outdoor Education Center
The Durham Ferry Outdoor Education Center is located at 29442
Airport Way in Manteca, and rests on a large bend of the San Joaquin
River. The 240-acre property includes nearly 80 acres of riparian forest
on the riverside of the levy road. The site is a gem of local biodiversity,
home to many native plants, birds, mammals, and other wildlife. It sits
on the Pacific Flyway, an international route for migratory birds, and
is near enough to San Joaquin National Wildlife Refuge and Caswell
State Park to have potential continuity with some of the wildlife
populations at these sites.
Durham Ferry Outdoor Education Center offers programs for multiple grades.
MEANDER field trips are for students in grades 4 - 7. Students go on a 1.5 hour guided hike along the trails in a
riparian ecosystem and explore the San Joaquin River beach. Students also use natural phenomena to develop
scientific skills, such as asking questions and constructing explanations. Students engage in two hands-on,
Next Generation Science Standards aligned activities during the field trip.
Virtual Journaling Program: This is an optional 45 minute add-on
live-virtual program to schools that participate in the Meander field trip.
We begin building observation skills, and cover the basics of nature
journaling. This lesson is a wonderful opportunity for your students to
get to know our staff, ask questions, and acquire a set of transferable
science skills that will make their field trip a more meaningful
experience. Cost is $150 per class.
BioBlitz field trip is for students in grades 8 - college. Students work
in small groups to identify and record the predominant species at the
Durham Ferry Outdoor Education Center. Students hike, use maps, datasheets, and iPads to contribute their
observations to the iNaturalist app, and help build a database of the local species.
Virtual Outdoor Education (VOE) Program (December - January): This program includes two 45-minute live
interactive lessons, using video phenomena from Durham Ferry and Sky Mountain ecosystems. We focus on
interdependent relationships in ecosystems and structure and function of organisms. Additionally, through “I
notice”; “I wonder”; and “It reminds me of” routines, students deepen their questioning skills.
Let’s Play Outside Summer Camps
These summer day camps have multiple offerings
throughout the summer. Campers in grades 3-8 participate
Contact us for more information in science, engineering and recreational activities. They
Lissa Gilmore, Program Coordinator go on nature hikes to the San Joaquin River, learn about
lgilmore@sjcoe.net local ecosystems, engineer and develop their artistic skills.
(209) 468-9170 Campers also practice archery, fishing, and other recreational
Kristine Stepping, Program Manager activities. We make science fun!
kstepping@sjcoe.net
(209) 292-2715
17San Joaquin County Office of Education Educational Foundation (SJCOEEF) Sponsorship Levels
Superintendent’s Circle: ($75,000 or more)
Distinguished Benefactor: ($35,000-$74,999)
Benefactor: ($10,000-$34,999)
Platinum: ($5,000-$9,999)
• (2) complimentary foursome option at the SJCOEEF Golf Shootout ($1,200 value)
• large-hole sponsor signage at the SJCOEEF Golf Shootout ($500 value)
• mention in all student event programs
• display of banner option at all student activity events (if requested)
• medal hanging option at one student event (if requested)
• distribution of logo gifts/products option (if requested)
Corporate: ($3,000-$4,999)
Gold: ($2,000-$2,999)
• complimentary foursome option at the SJCOEEF Golf Shootout ($600 value)
• large-hole sponsor signage at the SJCOEEF Golf Shootout ($500 value)
• mention in all student event programs
• display of banner option at all student activity events (if requested)
• medal hanging option at one student event (if requested)
• distribution of logo gifts/products option (if requested)
Silver: ($1,500-$1,999)
• complimentary twosome option at the SJCOEEF Golf Shootout ($300 value)
• large-hole sponsor signage at the SJCOEEF Golf Shootout ($500 value)
• mention in all student event programs
Bronze: ($1,000-$1,499)
• complimentary player option at the SJCOEEF Golf Shootout ($150 value)
• large-hole sponsor signage at the SJCOEEF Golf Shootout ($500 value)
• mention in all student event programs
Executive: ($500-$999)
• large-hole sponsor signage at the SJCOEEF Golf Shootout ($500 value)
• mention in all student event programs
Century: ($250-$499)
• small-hole sponsor signage at the SJCOEEF Golf Shootout ($250 value)
• mention in all student event programs
Mail to:
Friends: ($1-$249)
• any donation amount is appreciated SJCOE Educational Foundation,
Attn: Wayne Brown
P.O. Box 213030
Stockton, CA 95213
Donations are tax-deductible, as the SJCOE Educational Foundation is a 501c(3) non-profit organization. Please make
your checks payable to: SJCOE Educational Foundation. For full coverage and acknowledgement at the SJCOEEF Golf
Shootout, your contribution must be received on or before June 30, 2022. Thank you for contributing and supporting
those students who are making the most of their educational opportunities.
18Honor Roll of Sponsors
Superintendent's Circle ($75,000 or More) Bronze Sponsor ($1,000 - $1,499)
Amazon CB Merchant Services
Diane & James Mousalimas
Janwyn & Jack Funamura
North Stockton Rotary Club
Port of Stockton
Benefactor Sponsor ($10,000 - $34,999) Progressive Designs
Regional Parent Advisory Committee
Albert & Rina Brocchini Family Foundation Roebbelen Contracting, Inc.
Premier Community Credit Union WARDEN’S
United Way
Van Groningen & Sons, Inc.
Platinum Sponsor ($5,000 - $9,999) Executive Sponsor ($500 - $999)
Financial Center Credit Union ARCHITECHNICA
Legacy Enterprises Ardent General Inc.
PG&E Corporate Foundation Bank of Stockton
Raymus Foundation Brig Summers of First Student
Staples California Waste
University of the Pacific Dean & Kathleen Janssen
Korean Professional Building Maintenance
MassMutual
Michael Cardenas
Mimms Electric Inc.
Corporate Sponsor ($3,000 - $4,999) RADON
San Joaquin County Bar Foundation
Blackwing Foundation
Sheri Coburn
Boothroyd, Lorna L. Fund
Terracon Consultants, Inc.
Keenan & Associates
Waterford Almond Huller & Sheller
Gold Sponsor ($2,000 - $2,999) Century Sponsor ($250 - $499)
Kory Brown American Fidelity Assurance Co.
New York Life First Commercial Real Estate
SONITROL Henry & Associates Architects
Jim & Carol Thomas
Linda Melson
Mamie & Charlie Starr
Ross Nelson
Silver Sponsor ($1,500 - $1,999) SECURITAS
Stockton Golf & Country Club
Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo
Walter and Sandra Loheide
YouthBuild USA
Weibel Family Winery
William Trezza
THANK YOU TO THE HONOR ROLL OF SPONSORS AND THE INDIVIDUALS AND BUSINESSES
WHO DONATE ANNUALLY BETWEEN $1 AND $249. WE APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT!
The SJCOE Educational Foundation supports academics, student events, and other valuable
programs. The Foundation’s support would not be possible without the donations made by
the community. Sponsors mentioned reflect donations of $250 and above to the Foundation
and SJCOE from July 1, 2020, through June 30, 2021. Thank you to the Educational Foundation
Board of Directors: Troy A. Brown, Scott Anderson, Jane Steinkamp, Marlene Flau, Janwyn
Funamura, Dylan George, Charlynn Harless, Dean Janssen, Raymond McCray, Greg McCreary,
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