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Student Events 2022-2023 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 2022-2023 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, along with the knowledge and skills that students gain from participation, further prepares them
for success in college and their future careers.
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.
• The SJCOE wishes all students participating this year much success in their endeavors. We also
encourage family members, school district administrators and personnel, high-school students, college
students, retirees, and community partners to support our county’s youth by being a part of the student-
event experience this year as a volunteer or attendee.
Your partner in education,
Troy A. Brown, Ed.D.
San Joaquin County Superintendent of Schools
Table of Contents
2022/23 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 STEM Professional….………………………………………………………………. Page 5
San Joaquin County Spelling Bee……………………………………………………………........ Page 5
Seal of Biliteracy……………………………………………………………….…………………….. Page 6
FabLab…………….…………………………………………………………………………............. Page 6
Academic Decathlon…………………………………………………………………………........... Page 7
Art Camp…………….………………………………………………………………………………... 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: November 5, 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 are awarded to the
winning teams in each division: middle school, high school, and college.
No coding experience is necessary. Organized by the San Joaquin County Office of Education and iHub
San Joaquin in partnership with Restore 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 Contact us for more information
solutions to our water challenges.
STEM Programs
(209) 468-4880
www.fablab.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
Student Events and Activities
(209) 468-4866
mihicks@sjcoe.net
2
High School Honors Concert
Saturday, January 14, 2023
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 2023
About the competition
Mock Trial has been a long-standing tradition in San Joaquin County. This 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 27, 2022
Where: San Joaquin County Office of Education
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 interests 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 STEM Professional
Science Technology Engineering and Math
Who: Grades 6-8
When: November 2, 2022
Where: San Joaquin County Office of Education
Join San Joaquin County Office of Education, STEM Programs for an inspirational evening in which students in
grades 6-8 have the opportunity to meet with and learn about regional STEM professional’s careers.
Teachers can select up to three students and register their team.
Contact us for more information
STEM Programs
(209) 468-4880
https://studentevents.sjcoescience.org/main
SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY
25th Annual Spelling Bee
Grades 4-6 Monday, December 5, 2022 The winner and runner-up in
Grades 7-9 Wednesday, December 7, 2022 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 2023.
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.
Who can participate?
The County Spelling Bee is open to students in grades 4-9 from all public or
private San Joaquin County schools. Districts with five or more Contact us for more information
schools may send four students per division. Districts with two to Student Events and Activities
four schools may send two students per division. Individual schools
(209) 468-4866
may send one student per division.
mihicks@sjcoe.net
www.sjcoe.org/spellingbee
5
Seal of Biliteracy
April 20, 2023
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
lurbina@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 their choosing. Contact us for standards aligned, grade level
specific field trip topics or for us to design an event just for your class.
Contact us for more information
Stephen Callahan, Educational Technology Coordinator
(209) 468-4880
scallahan@sjcoe.net
www.fablab.sjcoescience.org
6
Academic Decathlon
Saturday, February 4, 2023
Speech, Interviews,
Super Quiz, and Awards
Lathrop High School
647 Spartan Way
Lathrop
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 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
Art Camp
Color the Summer Art Camp is a two and a half to 3-and-a-half-day retreat where students in grades
4-8 can experience art and all the inspiration that nature has to offer. Students enjoy a wide range of
classes including watercolor, oil pastel, tempera paint, graphite, color pencil, chalk pastel, and many
others.
These classes are taught by enthusiastic high school students who are passionate about art.
Student teachers are from schools throughout San Joaquin County. San Joaquin County Office
of Education’s goal was to gather students who are interested in learning different mediums in a
beautiful outdoor setting to help them discover their unique voices. Students can expect to learn
color theory and the elements or art and principles of design, while enjoying time at the lake,
campfire songs, friendly competitions, color run, and much more.
Contact us for more information
Student Events and Activities
(209) 468-4866
echapman@sjcoe.net
8San Joaquin County STEAM Fair & Expo
Who: Grades K - 12
Date: February 25, 2023
Where: San Joaquin County Office of Education
Wentworth Education Center
2707 Transworld Drive, Stockton
About the event
The San Joaquin County Office of Education’s Science Technology Engineering Art and Mathematics Fair
and Expo aims to celebrate opportunities in STEAM education that inspire and empower all students to be
innovative, creative, and determined makers in science, technology, engineering,
art, and mathematics. Students of San Joaquin County can exhibit their extensive
knowledge and inquiry into a STEAM topic through the presentation of an
investigative or showcase project. Top projects will receive monetary awards and
may be eligible to proceed to the California State Science Fair.
This all day event is open to families and the community. Along with the traditional
“science fair” judging, all attendees
will have mulitple opportunities Contact us for more information
for hands-on exploration and
Megan Smith
engineering as part of our STEAM
(209) 292-2713
Fair Expo. Join us for a fun and
msmith@sjcoe.net
engaging STEAM-filled day!
www.sjcoesteamfair.org
Middle School Honors Concert
Saturday, March 4, 2023
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 in the Warren Atherton
Auditorium at 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 a large audience 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
November and December. Please see your school’s choir, orchestra, or Contact us for more information
band director for details or visit our website at sjhonors.org. Visual and Performing Arts
(209) 468-4973
swendell@sjcoe.net
www.sjhonors.org
92022/23 San Joaquin County Office of Education
Student Events
YEAR AT A GLANCE
FEBRUARY 4
OCTOBER 2022 FEBRUARY 2023 County Academic Decathlon
Speech, Interviews, Super Quiz
S M T W T F S OCTOBER 27 S M T W T F S and Awards Ceremony
Youth in Government Day SJCOE, WEC, Stockton
1 San Joaquin County 1 2 3 4
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 FEBRUARY 15, 16, 21, 23, 25
County Mock Trial
9 10 11 12 13 14 15 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 San Joaquin County Courthouse,
16 17 18 19 20 21 22 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Stockton
23 24 25 26 27 28 29 26 27 28 FEBRUARY 25
30 31 SJC STEAM Fair & Expo
SJCOE, WEC, Stockton
NOVEMBER 2022 NOVEMBER 2
Dinner with a STEM MARCH 4
S M T W T F S Professional MARCH 2023 Science Olympiad B/C
SJCOE, WEC, Stockton McNair High School, Stockton
1 2 3 4 5
NOVEMBER 5
S M T W T F S
6 7 8 9 10 11 12 MARCH 4
H2O Hackathon 1 2 3 4 Middle School Honors Concert
13 14 15 16 17 18 19 SJCOE, WEC, Stockton
5 6 7 8 9 10 11 San Joaquin Delta College, Stockton
20 21 22 23 24 25 26
NOVEMBER 19 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 MARCH 11
27 28 29 30 Academic Decathlon Science Olympiad A
Scrimmage
19 20 21 22 23 24 25
McNair High School, Stockton
Online 26 27 28 29 30 31DECEMBER 2022
S M T W T F S DECEMBER 5 APRIL 2023
County Spelling Bee
1 2 3 Finals 4-6
SJCOE, WEC, Stockton S M T W T F S APRIL 20
4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Seal of Biliteracy
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 DECEMBER 7 1 SJCOE, Stockton
18 19 20 21 22 23 24 County Spelling Bee 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Finals 7-9 APRIL 22
25 26 27 28 29 30 31 SJCOE, WEC, Stockton
9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Math Tournament (4-6)
16 17 18 19 20 21 22 SJCOE, WEC, Stockton
23 24 25 26 27 28 29
30
JANUARY 2023
S M T W T F S JANUARY 2 MAY 2023
Artists-in-Schools
Bookings open for 2023/2024 S M T W T F S MAY 6
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Math Tournament (7-8)
JANUARY 14 1 2 3 4 5 6 SJCOE, WEC, Stockton
8 9 10 11 12 13 14 High School Honors Concert 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
15 16 17 18 19 20 21 San Joaquin Delta College, Stockton MAY 13
14 15 16 17 18 19 20 California State Spelling Bee
22 23 24 25 26 27 28 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 SJCOE, WEC, Stockton
29 30 31 28 29 30 31
Stay up-to-dat e, visit www.sjcoe.orgScience Olympiad
Division B/C
Saturday, March 4, 2023
Ronald McNair High School
9550 Ronald E. McNair Way
Stockton
Division A
Saturday, March 11, 2023
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.
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 22, 2023
Division E • Grades 4 - 6
May 6, 2023
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
written to sharpen problem-solving skills and to hone competitive and
cooperative skills.
The tournament is open to all public and private schools in San
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
Spelling Bee
Who: Grades 4 - 6 & 7 - 9
When: Saturday, May 13, 2023
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 and 7-9, 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 2023
Time: 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.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 2023
Time: 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.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 playdough 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.fablab.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 (SJCOE) 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 Nevada.
For the 2023-24 school year, the SJCOE is offering a 5-day, 4-night
(August 2023 - November 2023) and a 3-day, 2-night (December 2023 - May
2024) outdoor education experience.
The registration link will go live at 8 a.m. on the first Monday in February (February 6, 2023).
You can find the link on our website or at outdooreducation.sjcoescience.org/SkyMountain.
Sky Mountain is also available for guest groups on weekends
throughout the year and weekdays during the summer months
Contact us for more information
of June and July. STEM Programs
(209) 468-4880
Visit our webt site at:
outdooreducation.sjcoescience.org/SkyMountain
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 2023-24 school year open January 1, 2023!
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 (SJCOEEF) Golf Shootout
Tentatively Scheduled for September 2023
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
(SJCOEEF), a non-profit organization. Your donation is also
tax-deductible to the fullest extent permitted by law.
The tournament offers major prizes for any hole-in-one on any designated par 3
hole. All players have an opportunity to win amazing prizes such as golf clubs,
(2) airline tickets, and/or the grand prize of $10,000 cash.
All proceeds raised at this fundraiser go to the
SJCOE Educational Foundation, which supports
the many academic student events and programs
referenced in this catalog.
For more information and tournament registration, please call (209) 468-9061.
16Durham Ferry Outdoor Education Center
Durham Ferry Outdoor Education Center is located at 29442 Airport
Way in Manteca. It 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 grade bands.
MEANDER field trips are for students in grades 3-5. Students go on a 1.5 hour 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. The field trip cost is $350 per class for no more than 32
students.
BioBlitz field trip are for students in grades 6 through college. Students
explore the riparian forest by the San Joaquin River. Students work in
groups to identify and record the predominant species at the Durham
Ferry Outdoor Education Center. Field trip cost is $350 for a class of no
more than 32 students.
Let’s Play Outside Summer Camps have multiple offerings throughout the summer. Campers in grades 3
through 8 participate in science, engineering, and recreational activities. They go on nature hikes to the San
Joaquin River, learn about local ecosystems, engineer, and develop their artistic skills. Campers practice
archery, fishing, and other recreational activities. We make science fun!
Contact us for more information
Lissa Gilmore, Program Coordinator
lgilmore@sjcoe.net
(209) 468-9170
Kristine Stepping, Program Manager
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: Ron Estes
P.O. Box 213030
Stockton, CA 95213
Donations are tax-deductible, as the SJCOE Educational Foundation is a 501c(3) non-profit, charitable 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, 2023. Thank you for donating and
supporting those students who are making the most of their educational opportunities.
18Honor Roll of Sponsors
Benefactor Sponsor ($10,000 - $34,999) Bronze Sponsor ($1,000 - $1,499)
Amazon CB Merchant Services Charitable Fund
Bayer Fund Kory Brown
Blackwing Foundation New York Life
Blue Diamond Growers
Premier Community Credit Union Executive Sponsor ($500 - $999)
Van Groningen & Sons, Inc.
YouthBuild USA African American Chamber
AM Stephens Construction Co., Inc.
Platinum Sponsor ($5,000 - $9,999) AMS.NET
Brig Summers of First Student
Financial Center Credit Union California Waste
Katherine Dei Rossi CDW-G
Legacy Enterprises Community Foundation of San Joaquin
PG&E Corporate Foundation Dean and Kathleen Janssen
Raley’s Diede Construction, Inc.
Raymus Foundation Eric D. Kjeldgaard
Save Mart CARES Henry & Associates Architects
Sozosei Foundation Korean Professional Building Maintenance
Staples North Stockton Rotary Club
Synopsis SV Sci & Tech Outreach Foundation Port of Stockton
United Way PVS Vending
San Joaquin County Bar Foundation
Corporate Sponsor ($3,000 - $4,999) San Joaquin County Music Ed Assoc.
Sheri Coburn
Delta Sierra Group - Sierra Club MLC Terracon Consultants, Inc.
Diane and James Mousalimas
Keenan & Associates Century Sponsor ($250 - $499)
Merrill Lynch
American Fidelity Assurance Co.
Gold Sponsor ($2,000 - $2,999) ARCHITECHNICA
Bank of Stockton
Aaron Judge All Rise Foundation
Black Oak Casino Resort
Calaveras County Chamber of Commerce
Brookside Country Club
EMCOR Services/Mesa Energy Systems, Inc.
Charities Aid Foundation
First Student
Dan and Annie Cunial
GoodRX
Donna Bordenkircher
JaniTek Cleaning Solutions
Escalon Unified School District
Johnson Controls
First Commercial Real Estate & Advisory Services
Progressive Designs
Hillier Ford of Escalon
RJ Commercial Flooring Company, Inc.
Kathleen Skeels
Roebbelen Contracting, Inc.
Keith’s Trophy Supply, Inc.
SONITROL
Lincoln Center
WARDEN’S
Mamie and Charlie Starr
Manuel Nunez
Silver Sponsor ($1,500 - $1,999) Migrant Regional Parent Advisory Committee
Operations and Support Services
Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo
Sandra Wendell
Blue Shield of California
Securitas
Janwyn and Jack Funamura
Stockton Golf and Country Club
Mimms Electric Inc.
Stockton Unified School District
Suncrest Bank
Strong Ambition
Tina Talamantes
Troy and Cindy Brown
THANK YOU TO THE HONOR ROLL OF SPONSORS AND THE VSP Vision Care
INDIVIDUALS AND BUSINESSES WHO DONATE ANNUALLY BETWEEN Walter and Sandra Loheide
$1 AND $249. WE APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT! Weibel Family Winery
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, 2021, through June 30, 2022. Thank you to the Educational Foundation
Board of Directors: Jacalyn Davis, Janwyn Funamura, Dylan George, Charlynn Harless, Dean
Janssen, Raymond McCray, Greg McCreary, William Trezza, Troy A. Brown, Jane Steinkamp,
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