November 6, 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.
November
7 -- 17th Annual Mira Mesa Invitational Band Review and Tournament. Mira Mesa High School, 10510 Reagan Road., (92126).The parade begins 12:30 p.m., the show begins 3:30 p.m. in the stadium. Open to the public.
7 -- Craft Fair, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Curie Elementary School, 4080 Governor Drive (92122). The 31st annual event brings more than 100 crafters selling holiday items, plus carnival games, silent auction baskets, opportunity drawing, bake sale, food booth and cake walk. Proceeds go to programs such as music, physical education and science. Contact: Christie Ritter, Curie PTA, (858) 643-9720. Open to the public.
7 -- Holiday Arts and Crafts Market, McKinley Elementary School, 3045 Felton St. (North Park). 10 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Start your Holiday shopping while supporting local artisans and the school. Handcrafted items for sale include jewelry, apparel, art and children's toys. Activities throughout the day for all ages. For more information, please visit www.mckinleyptc.com or the school at 619-282-7694. Open to the public.
9 - Community Meeting Mira Mesa Cluster Schools from 6-8 p.m. in the Mira Mesa High School Media Center. This meeting will be a time to establish the Community Advisory Council as discussed in October. Open to the public.
9 -- GATE (Gifted and Talented Education) District Advisory Committee, 6:30 p.m., Auditorium, Harold J. Ballard Parent Center, 2375 Congress St. (92110). Contact: (858) 573-5987. Open to the public.
9 -- Audit and Performance Subcommittee of Prop. S Independent Citizens' Oversight Committee, 4:30 p.m., Auditorium, Eugene Brucker Education Center, 4100 Normal Street (92103). Open to the public.
10 -- Challenger Middle School Campus Tour, 9:30-10:15 a.m.,10810 Parkdale Ave. (92126). Parents interested in enrolling their 6th, 7th or 8th grader in Challenger for the 2010-2011 academic year are encouraged to tour our high-performing school and apply through the Enrollment Options programs. For information contact Tamra Winchell at (858)586-7001, ext. 2219 or twinchell@sandi.net. Open to the public.
12 - Student Athlete/NCAA Night in the Mira Mesa High School Auditorium from 6-7:30 p.m. Open to all grade levels, this is an informational meeting reviewing graduation requirements, NCAA athletic requirements for community college, four year college and university admittance. Recommended for student athletes considering playing sports in college at any level. Open to the public.
12 -- How to Apply Workshop, 5 p.m., Annex 9 Testing Room, Auditorium, Eugene Brucker Education Center, 4100 Normal Street (92103). Members of San Diego Unified's Human Resources Department will share advice on how to apply for jobs with the district. Contact: (619) 725-8195. Open to the public.
12 - Community Advisory Committee for Special Education, General meeting scheduled for Harold Ballard Parent Center Auditorium, 2375 Congress St. 7 p.m. Open to the public.
13 - Curie Elementary Dads' Lunch, 12:15 - 1 p.m., Fathers join their students for lunch and playground time. 4080 Governor Drive (92122), Not open to the public.
14 - Magnet Schools Fair, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Recital Hall, Balboa Park (adjacent to the Puppet Theater). Annual informational fair spotlighting all district magnet schools. School choice representatives will be available to answer questions about enrollment in San Diego Unified's dynamic magnet program. 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.
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_/BENJAMIN_FRANKLIN_ELEMENTARY_80TH_ANNIVERSARY_SAN_DIEGO.html Open to the public.
17 -- Johnson STEM Family Science Night, 5:30-7:00 PM, 1355 Kelton Road, (92114). Family Science is an opportunity to work together and discover new ways of learning about science. Students and their families test, tinker and learn about science in daily life. Aiding their discoveries will be staffers from Reuben H. Fleet Science Center, the Elementary Institute of Science and NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory. Contact: Alena Lintz, 619-264-0103, alintz@sandi.net. 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.
18 --Bioscience Bonanza, Family Science Night, 6-7:30 p.m., Innovation Middle School, 5095 Arvinels Ave. (92117). Volunteers from the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center will present a free, hands-on exploration of the living world for students and their families, covering the exciting topics of cells, heredity, vision, organ systems, biochemistry, DNA, biotechnology and more. Sponsored by Time Warner Cable. Contact: Tiffany Lynch, (858) 635-8464. Not open to the public.
18 - Curie Elementary Walk to School Day, 7:15 a.m., Curie School, 4080 Governor Drive (92122). Families walk their children to school to promote more family time and environmental consciousness. Not open to the public.
18 - Kearny High Parent Night, 5-7 p.m., Kearny School, 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 Delcampo's 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.
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 O'Connell, 10 a.m., Madison High School, 4833 Doliva Drive (92117). Madison's new automotive technology facility is currently under construction, with funding coming from state Prop 1D and San Diego Unified Prop S. Supt. O'Connell will be joined by the auto technology's volunteers and partners, as well as San Diego Community College District staff, in a tour of the new facility. Contact: Greg Quirin, College and Career Technical Education, (858) 496-1777. 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.
4 - Teddy Bear Assembly, time TBA, Benchley/Weinberg Elementary School, 6269 Twin Lakes Drive, (92119), Teddy Bear themed assembly. Not 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 Citizens' Oversight Committee, 4:30 p.m., Auditorium, Eugene Brucker Education Center, 4100 Normal Street (92103). Open to the public.
8 - Winter Concert, 6:30 - 8 p.m. Doyle Elementary School, 3950 Berino Ct. (92122) Student performance. 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 Unified's 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.
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 - Prime Time Winter Show, 6:30 p.m. Birney Elementary School, 4345 Campus Ave., (92103). Student performance. Contact (619) 497-3500
18 - Holiday Sing-Along, 1:30-2:30 p.m. Benchley/Weinberg Elementary School, student performance. 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 Farmer's 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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