November 13, 2009
Your coverage is invited of any of the following upcoming events on the
campuses of the San Diego Unified School District. For more items, check out
the calendar on the front of the new district website at www.sandi.net.
(*) New or revised this week.
November
* 14 -- Magnet Schools Fair, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Recital Hall, Balboa Park.
Families and all San Diegans are invited to see the best in school
innovation, as San Diego Unified¹s Magnet Schools show off their stuff.
Families considering enrolling a child in a Magnet School have until Feb. 15
to apply. Contact: Carolyn Goohs, Director, Magnet Schools Program, (858)
361-7527. Open to the public.
14 -- Benjamin Franklin Elementary 80th Anniversary and Reunion Celebration,
1-4 p.m., Franklin Elementary School 4481 Copeland Avenue (92116). All
former students, teachers, staff, administrators mad parents are invited to
attend. Open rooms, designated reunion areas, program, light refreshments
and Maypole Dance. Cost: $10 per person. Proceeds benefit Franklin ASB.
Information: (619) 281-1227, or talmadgesisters@mac.com. Website:
http://web.me.com/talmadgesisters/Ben_Franklin_Elementary_San_Diego_/BENJAMI
N_FRANKLIN_ELEMENTARY_80TH_ANNIVERSARY_SAN_DIEGO.html Open to the public.
17 -- Audit and Finance Committee Special Meeting, 10 a.m., Conference Room
2226, Eugene Brucker Education Center, 4100 Normal Street (92103). Open to
the public.
17 -- Board of Education Special Meeting, 5 p.m., Auditorium, Eugene Brucker
Education Center, 4100 Normal Street (92103). Agenda and information:
www.sandi.net/indices/board.htm Open to the public.
17 -- How to Participate in the Project Stabilization Agreement (PSA)
Workshop, two sessions: 1 p.m., San Diego Unified Physical Plant Operations
Center Training Room A, 4860 Ruffner St. (92111); and 6 p.m., Lincoln High
School, 4777 Imperial Ave. (92113). Starting October 27, 2009, the PSA will
affect all Proposition S work valued at $1 million and over. Learn how the
PSA will impact bidding and day-to-day operations on school construction.
Contact: George Harris, (858) 637-6269. Open to the public.
17 -- Johnson STEM Family Science Night, 5:30-7:00 p.m., Johnson Elementary
School, 1355 Kelton Road, (92114). Family Science is an opportunity to work
together and discover new ways of learning about science. Family members
test, tinker, and learn about science in daily life, school, and work.
Members of Reuben H. Fleet Science Center, the Elementary Institute of
Science, and NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory will join Johnson staff.
Contact: Tracey Jenkins-Martin, Principal, (619) 264-0103. Open to the
public.
18 -- Curie Walk to School Day, 7:15 a.m., Curie Elementary School, 4080
Governor Dr. 92122. Curie¹s observance of National Walk to School Day, which
encourages families to spend time together and demonstrates parental
emphasis on education and physical fitness. Contact: Christopher Juarez,
Principal, (858) 453-4184. Not open to the public.
18 -- Innovation Middle School Bioscience Bonanza Family Science Night,
6-7:30 p.m., Innovation Middle School, 5095 Arvinels Ave. (92117).
Scientists lead community in learning about science in daily life. Contact:
Harlan Klein, Principal, (858) 278-5948. Open to the public.
18 -- Parent Night, 5-7 p.m., Kearny High, 7651 Wellington St. (92111).
Advanced placement programs, colleges and scholarships will be the topics
for an evening with school staff. Contact: Karen Nares, (858) 496-8370 ext
2201. Open to Kearny families.
18 -- District Advisory Council for Compensatory Education, 6:30 p.m.,
Ballard Parent Center, 2375 Congress Ave. The District Advisory Council for
Compensatory Education (DAC) is a district-level committee made up of
parents/guardians, staff and community leaders who consult with the Board of
Education and district staff on behalf of Title I compensatory education
program participants. Contact: (858) 496-4048. Open to the public.
19 -- Pt. Loma High International Trade Summit, 7:30 a.m. to 2:15 p.m., Pt.
Loma High School, 2335 Chatsworth Blvd. (92106). Students in Mary Jean
Delcampo¹s business classes will be representing various countries and
businesses throughout the school day. Includes a mock United Nations and
project judging by local business leaders. Contact: Kimberly Eurich, (619)
223-3121. Not open to the public.
* 19 -- Budget Town Hall, Serra High School, Media Center, 5156 Santo Road
(92124). Parents, students, employees and community members are strongly
encouraged to attend one of five upcoming Budget Town Hall Meetings.
Attendees will learn more about the budget crisis and offer ideas and
feedback for the Board of Education on the best ways to balance the budget
for the 2010-11 school year. Hosted by Board of Education Sub-District B
representative, Katherine Nakamura. Contact: Bernie Rhinerson, Chief
District Relations Officer, (619) 725-5578. Open to the public.
21 -- Lindbergh Schweitzer Annual Craft Show, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Lindbergh
Schweitzer Elementary School, 4133 Mt. Albertine Ave., (92111). Pottery,
food, ironwork, jewelry, woodwork, crochet, jewelry, plants, original art,
clothes, doll, Christmas Decor, Rustic birdhouses, etc. Contact: Natalie
Jenkins, Lindbergh Schweitzer PTA, natalie-jenkins@att.net. Open to the
public.
December
1-3 Japanese Teachers Visiting San Diego Unified, various campuses. At the
request of the National Center for Teacher Development, San Diego Unified
will host a group of teachers from Japan, who are visiting the US to gain a
greater understanding of our systems. Contact: David Lorden, (619) 725-7240.
Not open to the public.
* 2 -- Tour of New Madison High Auto Technology Facility with Supt. Jack
O¹Connell, 11 a.m., Madison High School, 4833 Doliva Drive (92117).
Madison¹s new automotive technology facility is currently under
construction, with funding coming from state Prop 1D and San Diego Unified
Prop S. Supt. O¹Connell will be joined by the auto technology¹s volunteers
and partners, as well as San Diego Community College District staff, in a
tour of the new facility. Contact: Jack Brandais, Communications Department,
(619) 725-5570. Not open to the public.
2 -- Career Technical Education Advisory Committee, 3 p.m., College, Career
& Technical Education (CCTE) Conference Room, 2441 Cardinal Lane, Building E
(92116). The committee's purpose is to develop recommendations on the
College, Career and Technical Education program and to provide liaison
between the district and potential employers. Contact: (858) 503-1754. Open
to the public.
* 3 -- Budget Town Hall, San Diego High Educational Complex, Performing Arts
Theater, 1405 Park Blvd. (92101). Parents, students, employees and community
members are strongly encouraged to attend one of five upcoming Budget Town
Hall Meetings. Attendees will learn more about the budget crisis and offer
ideas and feedback for the Board of Education on the best ways to balance
the budget for the 2010-11 school year. Hosted by Board of Education
Sub-District D representative, Richard Barrera. Contact: Bernie Rhinerson,
Chief District Relations Officer, (619) 725-5578. Open to the public.
* 5 -- Walk for Diabetes, 9:30-11:30 a.m., football field, University City
High School, 6949 Genesee Ave. (92122). University City High School is
partnering with the American Diabetes Association to host this School Walk
for Diabetes. All proceeds help the Association fund researchers, educate
the community and advocate on behalf of those with diabetes. Jamba Juice
will donate 20 percent back to the Association for the fight against
diabetes. Contacts: Terri Reeves, (858) 457.3040 x 169. Open to the public.
7 -- GATE (Gifted and Talented Education) District Advisory Committee
Steering Committee, 6:30 p.m., Auditorium, Harold J. Ballard Parent Center,
2375 Congress St. (92110). Contact: (858) 573-5987. Open to the public.
7 -- Audit and Performance Subcommittee of Prop. S Independent Citizens¹
Oversight Committee, 4:30 p.m., Auditorium, Eugene Brucker Education Center,
4100 Normal Street (92103). Open to the public.
8 -- Winter Concert, 6-8:30 p.m., Doyle Elementary School, 3950 Berino Ct.
(92122). Enjoy an evening of the finest performers at the University City
elementary school. Contact: Kimberly Moore, Principal, (858) 455-6230. Open
to the public.
* 9 -- Budget Town Hall, Mission Bay High School, auditorium, 2475 Grand
Ave. (92109). Parents, students, employees and community members are
strongly encouraged to attend one of five upcoming Budget Town Hall
Meetings. Attendees will learn more about the budget crisis and offer ideas
and feedback for the Board of Education on the best ways to balance the
budget for the 2010-11 school year. Hosted by Board of Education
Sub-District C representative, John de Beck. Contact: Bernie Rhinerson,
Chief District Relations Officer, (619) 725-5578. Open to the public.
9 -- How to Apply Workshop, 3:30 p.m., Annex 9 Testing Room, Auditorium,
Eugene Brucker Education Center, 4100 Normal Street (92103). Members of San
Diego Unified¹s Human Resources Department will share advice on how to apply
for jobs with the district. Contact: (619) 725-8195. Open to the public.
10 Community Advisory Committee for Special Education, General meeting at
off-site location, Mt. Everest Academy Auditorium Blvd. (92117), 7 p.m. Open
to the public.
* 11 -- Dedication of Joint Use Library, 10:30 a.m., Logan Elementary School
playground, 2875 Ocean View Blvd. (92113). The City of San Diego is holding
a dedication for the new Logan Heights Joint Use Library, which is on the
southwestern corner of the Logan Elementary School playground. Contact:
Marion Hubbard, San Diego Library, (619) 236-5848. Open to the public.
* 11 -- Board of Education Meeting, 5 p.m., Auditorium, Eugene Brucker
Education Center, 4100 Normal Street (92103). Agenda and information:
www.sandi.net/indices/board.htm Open to the public.
* 15 -- Budget Town Hall, Lincoln High School, Performing Arts Theater, 4777
Imperial Avenue (92113). Parents, students, employees and community members
are strongly encouraged to attend one of five upcoming Budget Town Hall
Meetings. Attendees will learn more about the budget crisis and offer ideas
and feedback for the Board of Education on the best ways to balance the
budget for the 2010-11 school year. Hosted by Board of Education
Sub-District E representative, Shelia Jackson. Contact: Bernie Rhinerson,
Chief District Relations Officer, (619) 725-5578. Open to the public.
16 -- District Advisory Council for Compensatory Education, 6:30 p.m.,
Ballard Parent Center, 2375 Congress Ave. The District Advisory Council for
Compensatory Education (DAC) is a district-level committee made up of
parents/guardians, staff and community leaders who consult with the Board of
Education and district staff on behalf of Title I compensatory education
program participants. Contact: (858) 496-4048. Open to the public.
* 17 -- Budget Town Hall, Lincoln High School, Performing Arts Theater, 4777
Imperial Avenue (92113). Parents, students, employees and community members
are strongly encouraged to attend one of five upcoming Budget Town Hall
Meetings. Attendees will learn more about the budget crisis and offer ideas
and feedback for the Board of Education on the best ways to balance the
budget for the 2010-11 school year. Hosted by Board of Education
Sub-District A representative, John Lee Evans. Contact: Bernie Rhinerson,
Chief District Relations Officer, (619) 725-5578. Open to the public.
* 17 Prime Time Winter Show, 6:30 p.m. Birney Elementary School, 4345
Campus Ave., (92103). Birney¹s student singers and performers in the annual
show. Contact: Amanda Hammond-Williams, Principal, (619) 497-3500. Not open
to the public.
* 18 Holiday Sing-Along, 1:30-2:30 p.m. Benchley/Weinberger Elementary
School, 6269 Twin Lake Dr. (92119). Annual holiday program that¹s fun for
the whole family. Contact: Marian Jacobs, Principal, (619) 463-9271. Not
open to the public.
January
30 All Schools Enrollment Fair, 10 a.m. 3 p.m., Recital Hall, Balboa
Park (adjacent to the Puppet Theater). Representatives from district-run
neighborhood schools, magnet and innovative programs will be available to
answer questions about school choice options at San Diego Unified. The
popular event will feature displays, student performances and
demonstrations. Sponsored by the Magnet Schools Assistance Program. Contact:
Enrollment Options (619) 725-5672. Open to the public.
Ongoing
Tuesday: Mira Mesa Farmer¹s Market, Mira Mesa High School, 3-7 p.m., 10510
Reagan Rd. (92126). Some proceeds go to the Mira Mesa High School
Foundation. Contact: www.miramesafarmersmarket.com.
Saturday: Scripps Ranch Farmers Market and Art Festival, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.,
Ellen Browning Scripps Elementary School, 11778 Cypress Canyon Rd. (92131).
(92131). Contact: Bev Cassity, (858) 586-7933, srfarmersmarket@aol.com, or
visit www.srfm.org. Open to the public.
Sunday: La Jolla Elementary Open Air Market, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., La Jolla
Elementary School, 1111 Marine St., La Jolla (92037). Proceeds benefit La
Jolla Elementary School. Market hotline, (858) 454-1699. Web site:
www.lajollamarket.com. Open to the public.
Monday: Yoga at Crawford, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m., Crawford High Educational
Complex, 4191 Colts Way (92115). Free yoga classes open to all, students as
well as community members. Contact Lara Gutierrez, lgutierrez1@sandi.net or
jwinn@sandi.net. Open to the public.
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