January 15, 2010
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.
January
18 -- Holiday, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
18 -- Eagles on Parade -- The Soaring Eagles student dance troupe is
marching in the 30th annual Martin Luther King Day Parade, followed by a
2:45 p.m. performance at the 12th annual San Diego Multicultural Festival on
the Promenade on Harbor Drive. The Soaring Eagles program is part of San
Diego Unified¹s American Indian Education Program, under the Parent Outreach
and Engagement Department. It is a true multigenerational educational
affair, as the students learn the dances and the cultural history behind
them from the elders during weekly Powwow Workshops, while their many adult
supporters sew their elaborate costumes and provide festive potluck suppers.
Contact: Chuck Cadotte, (619) 994-0392.
18 -- San Diego High Caver Baseball Golf Tournament, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Salt
Creek Golf Club, 525 Hunte Parkway, Chula Vista, CA 91914, (619) 482-4666,
www.saltcreekgc.com. Proceeds go to the San Diego High School baseball
program. Fees: $125 per person, $400 per foursome. Contact: Sean Tucker,
Baseball Coach, San Diego High School, (619) 525-7456. Open to the public.
19 -- Project Stabilization Agreement Training, 1-4 p.m. Transportation
Services, 4710 Cardin Street. Contact George Harris, contracts compliance
manager, (858) 637-6269 or gharris@sandi.net.
19 -- Year-Round Schools Return.
21 -- High School Fair, 6-7 p.m., Millennial Tech Middle School Center
Court, 1110 Carolina Lane. (92102). Because Millennial Tech Middle School is
a magnet school and draws students from throughout San Diego Unified, this
fair will acquaint graduating 8th graders with the high school choices they
have for ninth grade. Contact: Helen Griffith, Principal, (619) 527-6933.
Not open to the public.
21-23 -- Seeking The Symphony, San Diego School of Creative and Performing
Arts, 2425 Dusk Drive. The school¹s annual symphony concert has curtain
times of 7 p.m. Jan. 21-22 and 2 p.m. Jan. 23 in The Grand Theatre at SCPA.
Tickets are: $8 general admission; and $6 students, seniors and military.
Call the box office at (619) 475-8556 or buy online at www.scpa.sandi.net.
Contact: Richard Trujillo, Artistic Director, (619) 470-0555 ext. 212. Open
to the public.
22 -- Jog-A-Thon, 9:30-12:30 a.m., Longfellow Spanish Immersion Magnet
School, 5055 July St. (92110). Students will be running to help raise money
for the K-8 campus, with at least 40 percent of the funds used for improving
the upper field and creating a running track. Contact: Cynthia Arce,
Principal, (619) 276-4206.
* 22 -- Ocean Beach Elementary School Movie Night, 6 p.m., Ocean Beach
Elementary School, 4171 Santa Monica Ave (92107). ³Cloudy with a Chance of
Meatballs² shows in the auditorium at Ocean Beach Elementary School. Bring
your comfy pjs and a blanket and change for popcorn and snacks! Movie starts
promptly at 6:30. Sponsored by the PTA. Contact: Ocean Beach Elementary
School, (619) 223-1631.
* 22 -- Dana Middle School Variety Show, 7 p.m., Dana Middle School, 1775
Chatsworth Blvd. (92107). Performances include 26 musical and dance acts.
Contact: (619) 225-3897. Open to the public.
28-29 -- Band On The Run, San Diego School of Creative and Performing Arts,
2425 Dusk Drive. The school¹s annual band concert has performances at 7 p.m.
Jan. 28-29 and 2 p.m., Jan. 30, The Grand Theatre at SCPA. Tickets are: $8
general admission; and $6 students, seniors and military. Call the box
office at (619) 475-8556 or buy online at www.scpa.sandi.net. Contact:
Richard Trujillo, Artistic Director, 619-470-0555 ext. 212. Open to the
public.
28 -- State Budget in Crisis, 5:30 p.m., Museum of San Diego History, Balboa
Park, 1649 El Prado (92101). How are parents, students and educators coping
with anticipated budget shortfalls and what effect will the shortfalls have
on the quality of K-12 education in San Diego? Join San Diego Unified School
Board President Richard Barrera; San Diego Community College District
Trustee Peter Zschiesche and others for this engaging discussion. Cost:
Free, San Diego Historical Society members, students, educators; $10
general. For more information, visit www.sandiegohistory.org/. Contact:
Bernie Rhinerson, Chief District Relations Officer, SDUSD, (619) 725-5578.
29-30 -- Metamorphoses, San Diego School of Creative and Performing Arts,
2425 Dusk Drive. A new adaptation by Mary Zimmerman of Ovid's masterpiece
where a pool of water becomes a magical meeting place for mortals and the
gods. Directed by Bill Doyle. Performances are at: 7 p.m., Jan. 29, 30,
February 4, 5, 10, 11 at 7 p.m.; and 2 p.m. Feb. 6 at 2pm in The Little
Theatre at SCPA. Tickets are: $8 general admission; and $6 students, seniors
and military. Call the box office at (619) 475-8556 or buy online at
www.scpa.sandi.net. Contact: Richard Trujillo, Artistic Director,
619-470-0555 ext. 212. Open to the public.
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.
* 30 -- Pancake Breakfast and GATE Garage Sale, Wegeforth Elementary School,
3443 Ediwhar Ave. (92123). From 8-11 a.m., student council members and staff
will be serving breakfast; proceeds go to the support the Wegeforth Student
Council. From 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., the GATE Garage Sale invites community
members to buy and sell items, with proceeds going to support the Gifted and
Talented Education Program at Wegeforth. Information: (858) 496-8274. Open
to the public.
February
10 -- Family Wednesday, 9 a.m., Adams Elementary School, 4672 35th St.
(92116). The public is invited to join Adams students and staff in a flag
salute and a song by one of the classrooms, then to meet with Principal
Derek Murchison to hear about upcoming events, learn about school data and
have a question and answer session. Finally, the parents are sent to the
classrooms from 10-10:30 a.m. to read with the students. Contact: Derek
Murchison, principal, (619) 284-1158. Open to the public.
March
17 -- Family Wednesday, 9 a.m., Adams Elementary School, 4672 35th St.
(92116). The public is invited to join Adams students and staff in a flag
salute and a song by one of the classrooms, then to meet with Principal
Derek Murchison to hear about upcoming events, learn about school data and
have a question and answer session. Finally, the parents are sent to the
classrooms from 10-10:30 a.m. to read with the students. Contact: Derek
Murchison, principal, (619) 284-1158. Open to the public.
20-27 -- San Diego Science Festival, various locations and times. San
Diego's largest celebration of science returns to offer thousands of
students and their families the opportunity to "excite their minds." Today
(Nov. 10), the San Diego Science Festival announced that, in addition to
year-round K12 programs, the 2010 event will bring a week of science
activities and exploration to San Diego County with hundreds of free events
beginning March 20, 2010 and culminating in Expo Day at PETCO Park on March
27, 2010. Contact: Judy Piercey, UCSD Communications, (858) 534-6128. Open
to the public.
April
7 -- Family Wednesday, 9 a.m., Adams Elementary School, 4672 35th St.
(92116). The public is invited to join Adams students and staff in a flag
salute and a song by one of the classrooms, then to meet with Principal
Derek Murchison to hear about upcoming events, learn about school data and
have a question and answer session. Finally, the parents are sent to the
classrooms from 10-10:30 a.m. to read with the students. Contact: Derek
Murchison, principal, (619) 284-1158. Open to the public.
May
12 -- Family Wednesday, 9 a.m., Adams Elementary School, 4672 35th St.
(92116). The public is invited to join Adams students and staff in a flag
salute and a song by one of the classrooms, then to meet with Principal
Derek Murchison to hear about upcoming events, learn about school data and
have a question and answer session. Finally, the parents are sent to the
classrooms from 10-10:30 a.m. to read with the students. Contact: Derek
Murchison, principal, (619) 284-1158. Open to the public.
June
2 -- Family Wednesday, 9 a.m., Adams Elementary School, 4672 35th St.
(92116). The public is invited to join Adams students and staff in a flag
salute and a song by one of the classrooms, then to meet with Principal
Derek Murchison to hear about upcoming events, learn about school data and
have a question and answer session. Finally, the parents are sent to the
classrooms from 10-10:30 a.m. to read with the students. Contact: Derek
Murchison, principal, (619) 284-1158. 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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