February 11, 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.
February
12 -- Lincoln¹s Birthday Holiday. All schools and offices closed.
15 -- President¹s Day Holiday. All schools and offices closed.
* 16 -- Enrollment Options Applications Due: 5 p.m., Annex 7-B, Eugene
Brucker Education Center, 4100 Normal Street (92103). Parents/guardians
wishing to enroll their child in a school other than their neighborhood
school in the 2010-11 school year need to submit an application. Also
applies to parents/guardians whose children are in Program Improvement
schools under No Child Left Behind. Deadline extended one day due to
holiday. Public number for information: (619) 725-5672. Media contact: Sandy
Robles, Program Manager, Enrollment Options, (619) 725-7153.
16 -- Board of Education Meetings, 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Eugene Brucker
Education Center, 4100 Normal Street (92103). Agenda and information:
www.sandi.net/board/meetings. Open to the public.
16 -- Powwow Workshop Soaring Eagles, 6 p.m., Ballard Parent Center, 2375
Congress St. (92110). Enjoy free potluck supper and practice for Soaring
Eagles student dance troupe, and pitch in to help the children learn
history, heritage and performance lessons. Part of Parent Outreach's
American Indian Education Program. Contact: Vickie Gambala or Chuck Cadotte,
(619) 994-0392. Free and open to public.
* Administrators Association of San Diego Community Leaders Breakfast, 7:30
a.m., Town and Country Convention Center, 500 Hotel Circle North, San Diego.
Join leaders from around San Diego Unified and the San Diego community for
the traditional beginning of the year breakfast. Keynote speaker is Bill
Kowba, Interim Superintendent. Cost: $31 per person. Contact AASD for
reservations: (619) 295-2118. Open to the public.
17 -- Parent Night, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Kearny High Educational Complex, 7651
Wellington St. (92111). Focus for the evening will be SAT preparation,
summer interns, Advanced Placement classes for 2010-11 and summer school
programs at Kearny. Contact: Karen Nares, School of International Business,
(858) 496-8370. Open to parent/guardians and students.
17 -- Jump Rope for Heart, 9:30-10:30 a.m., Adams Elementary School, 4672
35th St. (92116). The public is invited to join the students and staff at
Adams as they participate in the Jump Rope for Heart program. Come jump with
us! Contact: Derek Murchison, Principal, (619) 284-1158. Open to the public.
* 17 -- Sunset View Elementary GATE Diversity and Beyond, 6 p.m., Sunset
View Elementary Auditorium, 4365 Hill Street (92107). Sunset View teachers
invite parents to learn how the teachers at Sunset View modify their
instruction to meet the individual needs of each child. This unique
opportunity will be open to all parents. Light refreshments will be
provided. Contact: Laura Caffro, lmcinsd@yahoo.com, or Principal Jackie
McCabe, (619) 223-7156.
* 17 -- District Advisory Council for Compensatory Education Programs, 6:30
p.m., Ballard Parent Center, 2375 Congress Ave. (92110). The District
Advisory Council for Compensatory Education (DAC) is a district-level
committee made up of parents, staff and community leaders who consult with
the Board of Education and district staff on behalf of Title I compensatory
education program participants. Information: (619) 725-7786. Open to the
public.
18 -- Elective Fair, 5 p.m., Patrick Henry High School, 6702 Wandermere Dr.
(92120). Students attending Patrick Henry High starting in fall 2010 will
meet with teachers to find out about elective and fine arts classes at
Henry. School counselors will be available at 7 p.m. from Henry to discuss
options with parents/guardians and students. Contact: (619) 286-7700. Open
to students and parents/guardians.
18 -- Autism Information and Support Group, 9:30 a.m., Ballard Parent
Center, 2375 Congress St. (92115). Please join other parents, caregivers and
professionals at this new information and support group meeting monthly near
downtown San Diego. A joint collaboration between the Autism Society of San
Diego and the San Diego Unified School District, this new information and
support group will discuss autism through the lifespan. Contact: Julie
Sandubrae, (858) 490-8509. Open to the public.
18 -- Blood Drive, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Sunset View Elementary School, 4365
Hill St. (92107). Adults are welcome to come give blood as the San Diego
Blood Bank will be located at the school. Contact: Jackie McCabe, Principal,
(619) 223-7156. Open to the public.
18 -- Prop. S Independent Citizens Oversight Committee, 4 p.m., Eugene
Brucker Education Center Auditorium, 4100 Normal St. (92103). Information:
www.sandi.net/props. Open to the public.
18-19 -- Honor Theater Production, 7 p.m., La Jolla High School Theater, 750
Nautilus St., (92037). The Visual and Performing Arts Department (VAPA)
presents its Second Annual Honor Theatre Production. This year, it is
³Stefanie Hero² by Mark Medoff. This play will feature 36 top theatre
students from eight district high schools. $10-15 for adults and $5 for
students. Contact: Marjorie Treger at mtreger1@sandi.net or (858) 539-5349.
Open to the public.
19 -- Family Fun Dance, 5-8 p.m., Doyle Elementary School, 3950 Berino Ct.
(92122). Please join your fellow Doyle families and friends at the Mardi
Gras themed Family Dance in the Doyle Auditorium. Contact: Kimberly Moore,
(858) 455-6230.
* 20 -- ³Working Together for Our Children,² 8:30 a.m., San Diego Police
Multicultural Relations Office, 5348 University Ave. #100 (92105) Forum for
Karen Families sponsored by District Parent Outreach and Engagement with San
Diego Police and San Diego Asian Youth Organization. Door prizes. Contact:
Bounhong Khommarath (619) 209-4562, bkhommarath@sandi.net. Not open to the
public.
20 -- Honor Theater Production, 2 p.m., La Jolla High School Theater, 750
Nautilus St., (92037). The Visual and Performing Arts Department (VAPA)
presents its Second Annual Honor Theatre Production. This year, it is
³Stefanie Hero² by Mark Medoff. This play will feature 36 top theatre
students from eight district high schools. $10-15 for adults and $5 for
students. Contact: Marjorie Treger at mtreger1@sandi.net or (858) 539-5349.
Open to the public.
* 20-21 -- ³Street Lights,² Performing Arts Center, Lincoln High School,
4777 Imperial Ave. (92113). Street Lights uses hip hop, R&B and pop to tell
a timeless story in the musical language of today's youth, while creating a
bridge to earlier generations by incorporating samples of classic civil
rights anthems. More information, contact the Old Globe:
http://www.theoldglobe.org/pressphotos/street_lights_press.html
23 -- Board of Education Meeting, 5 p.m., Eugene Brucker Education Center,
4100 Normal Street (92103). Agenda and information:
www.sandi.net/board/meetings. Open to the public.
23 -- Powwow Workshop Soaring Eagles, 6 p.m., Ballard Parent Center, 2375
Congress St. (92110). Enjoy free potluck supper and practice for Soaring
Eagles student dance troupe, and pitch in to help the children learn
history, heritage and performance lessons. Part of Parent Outreach's
American Indian Education Program. Contact: Vickie Gambala or Chuck Cadotte,
(619) 994-0392. Free and open to public.
24 -- Passport to China, 9-11 a.m., Barnard Mandarin Chinese Magnet School,
2930 Barnard St. (92109). Please join Barnard community as we welcome the
Year of the Tiger. There will be delicious food from Panda Express,
entertainment from various Asian communities in San Diego, and our students
who will be performing Chinese songs and dance. Xie xie! Contact: Edward
Park, Principal, (619) 224-3306. Not open to the public.
* 24 -- Coffee with the Principal, Memorial Prep Middle School, 2850 Logan
Ave. (92113). Join principal Georgina Barajas-Aguirre for an informal
discussion about all-things Memorial Prep. Contact: Principal Georgina
Barajas-Aguirre, (619) 231-8581. Not open to the public.
* 24 -- Proposition S ICOC Finance, Planning and Controls Subcommittee, 4
p.m., Eugene Brucker Education Center Auditorium, 4100 Normal St. (92103).
Contact: John Gordon, (858) 637-3609.
* 25 -- Advisory Committee on the Utilization of Excess School Property, 2
p.m., Physical Plant Operations, Conference Room 1, 4860 Ruffner Street,
92111. Contact: Georgiana Becker, gbecker@sandi.net, (858) 637-6242. Open to
the public.
* 25 -- University City Cluster Committee Meeting, 6:30 p.m., University
City High School, 6949 Genesee Ave. (92122). Please join other parents and
teachers to support public education at the University City Cluster
Committee meeting at University City High School. Nathan Fletcher, state
assemblyman representing California's 75th district, will be the guest
speaker. Fletcher will speak on Sacramento's budget efforts and take
questions and answers from the audience. More information:
http://www.uccluster.com/ Open to the public.
* 25 -- Community Advisory Committee for Special Education Executive
Committee, 6:30 p.m., Wiggin Center Room B-1, 4350 Mt. Everest Blvd.
(92117). Contact: Joyce Clark, (619) 725-5550. Open to the public.
* 25 -- District English Learner Advisory Committee, 6:30 p.m., Ballard
Parent Center, 2375 Congress St. (92110). Contact: Yazmin Bozin, (619)
725-7266. Open to the public.
27 -- Passport to China, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Barnard Mandarin Chinese Magnet
School, 2930 Barnard St. (92109). Please join Barnard community as we
welcome the Year of the Tiger. There will be delicious food from Panda
Express, entertainment from various Asian communities in San Diego, and our
students who will be performing Chinese songs and dance. Xie xie! Contact:
Edward Park, Principal, (619) 224-3306. Not open to the public.
27 -- Correia Middle School ³An Evening Under the Stars, fundraiser, 6 p.m.,
Seaside Room, Marina Village, 1936 Quivira Way (92109). Parents/guardians
and supporters of the Pt. Loma area middle school are invited to an evening
of good food, fun and auction, with proceeds going to the school. Contact:
Anne Herrin, (619) 222-9551. Open to the public.
* 27 -- Coach¹s Cleanup Day, Silver Gate Elementary School, 1499 Venice St.
(92107). Please join us with your rakes, brooms, pruning shears, tree
trimmers, power washers, garden tools and muscles to help spruce up the
Silver Gate school campus! Refreshments, instructions and a pat on the back
for a job well done, will be provided. All you need to do is show up! What
better way to show our schools standard for excellence then to give it a
much needed clean up!? Contact: Sandy McClure, Principal, (619) 222-1139.
Open to the public.
28 -- High School Instrumental Honor Concert, 3 p.m., Copley Symphony Hall,
750 B Street (92101). Enjoy a concert with the best musicians from high
schools throughout the San Diego Unified School District. Contacts: Karen
Childress-Evans, Director, (858) 539-5349; Mark Nicholson, Instrumental
Music Specialist (858) 539-5351. Open to the public.
March
2 -- Board of Education Budget Workshop, noon and 5 p.m., Eugene Brucker
Education Center, 4100 Normal Street (92103). Agenda and information:
www.sandi.net/board/meetings. Open to the public.
2 -- Powwow Workshop Soaring Eagles, 6 p.m., Ballard Parent Center, 2375
Congress St. (92110). Enjoy free potluck supper and practice for Soaring
Eagles student dance troupe, and pitch in to help the children learn
history, heritage and performance lessons. Part of Parent Outreach's
American Indian Education Program. Contact: Vickie Gambala or Chuck Cadotte,
(619) 994-0392. Free and open to public.
6 -- San Diego City-County Partnership Honor Choir, 7 p.m., Point Loma
Nazarene University, Brown Chapel, 3900 Lomaland Drive (92106). Enjoy a
concert with the best singers from choirs in elementary, middle and high
schools as selected by San Diego Unified VAPA, San Diego County VAPA, Calif.
Music Education Association. Contacts: Karen Childress-Evans, Director,
(858) 539-5349; Mark Nicholson, Instrumental Music Specialist (858)
539-5351. Open to the public.
9 -- Board of Education Meeting, 5 p.m., Eugene Brucker Education Center,
4100 Normal Street (92103). Agenda and information:
www.sandi.net/board/meetings. Open to the public.
9 -- Powwow Workshop Soaring Eagles, 6 p.m., Ballard Parent Center, 2375
Congress St. (92110). Enjoy free potluck supper and practice for Soaring
Eagles student dance troupe, and pitch in to help the children learn
history, heritage and performance lessons. Part of Parent Outreach's
American Indian Education Program. Contact: Vickie Gambala or Chuck Cadotte,
(619) 994-0392. Free and open to public.
9 -- Elementary School Instrumental Honor Concert, 7 p.m., Point Loma
Nazarene University, Brown Chapel, 3900 Lomaland Drive (92106). Enjoy a
concert with the best musicians from elementary schools throughout the San
Diego Unified School District. Contacts: Karen Childress-Evans, Director,
(858) 539-5349; Mark Nicholson, Instrumental Music Specialist (858)
539-5351. Open to the public.
11 -- Jog-a-thon, Sunset View Elementary School, 4365 Hill St. (92107).
Sponsor students as they run to raise money for the PTA. Contact: Jackie
McCabe, Principal, (619) 223-7156. Not open to the public.
11 -- Community Advisory Committee for Special Education, 7 p.m., Ballard
Parent Center Auditorium, 2375 Congress St., (92110). Contact: Joyce Clark,
(619) 725-5550. Open to the public.
16 -- Board of Education Meetings, 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m., Eugene Brucker
Education Center, 4100 Normal Street (92103). Agenda and information:
www.sandi.net/board/meetings. Open to the public.
16 -- Powwow Workshop Soaring Eagles, 6 p.m., Ballard Parent Center, 2375
Congress St. (92110). Enjoy free potluck supper and practice for Soaring
Eagles student dance troupe, and pitch in to help the children learn
history, heritage and performance lessons. Part of Parent Outreach's
American Indian Education Program. Contact: Vickie Gambala or Chuck Cadotte,
(619) 994-0392. Free and open to public.
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/guardians 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.
* 17 -- District Advisory Council for Compensatory Education Programs, 6:30
p.m., Ballard Parent Center, 2375 Congress Ave. (92110). The District
Advisory Council for Compensatory Education (DAC) is a district-level
committee made up of parents, staff and community leaders who consult with
the Board of Education and district staff on behalf of Title I compensatory
education program participants. Information: (619) 725-7786. Open to the
public.
20 -- Middle School Instrumental Honor Concert, 7 p.m., Point Loma Nazarene
University, Brown Chapel, 3900 Lomaland Drive (92106). Enjoy a concert with
the best musicians from middle schools throughout the San Diego Unified
School District. Contacts: Karen Childress-Evans, Director, (858) 539-5349;
Mark Nicholson, Instrumental Music Specialist (858) 539-5351. 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.
23 -- Board of Education Meeting, 5 p.m., Eugene Brucker Education Center,
4100 Normal Street (92103). Agenda and information:
www.sandi.net/board/meetings. Open to the public.
* 24 -- State of the District Address by Board President Richard Barrera, 6
p.m., Cherokee Point Elementary School, 3735 38th St. (92105). Board
President Barrera will deliver an address on the 2010 San Diego Unified
School District, the traditional State of the District Address. Contact:
Jack Brandais, Communications Department, (619) 725-5570.
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/guardians 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.
13 -- Board of Education Meeting, 5 p.m., Eugene Brucker Education Center,
4100 Normal Street (92103). Agenda and information:
www.sandi.net/board/meetings. Open to the public.
20 -- Budget Workshop, 5 p.m., Eugene Brucker Education Center, 4100 Normal
Street (92103). Agenda and information: www.sandi.net/board/meetings. Open
to the public.
* 21 -- District Advisory Council for Compensatory Education Programs, 6:30
p.m., Ballard Parent Center, 2375 Congress Ave. (92110). The District
Advisory Council for Compensatory Education (DAC) is a district-level
committee made up of parents, staff and community leaders who consult with
the Board of Education and district staff on behalf of Title I compensatory
education program participants. Information: (619) 725-7786. Open to the
public.
27 -- Board of Education Meeting, 5 p.m., Eugene Brucker Education Center,
4100 Normal Street (92103). Agenda and information:
www.sandi.net/board/meetings. Open to the public.
May
4 -- Day of the Teacher Celebration, 5 p.m., Location to be announced.
Ceremonies honor San Diego Unified's outstanding individual teachers for the
2009-10 school year. Teachers of the Year will be named for the elementary,
middle and high schools. Student musicians will perform and members of the
culinary arts program will provide hors d'oeuvres. Media welcome; not open
to the public.
11 -- Board of Education Meeting, 5 p.m., Eugene Brucker Education Center,
4100 Normal Street (92103). Agenda and information:
www.sandi.net/board/meetings. Open to the public.
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/guardians 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.
* 19 -- Classified Employee of the Year Celebration, time and location to be
announced. Honoring San Diego Unified's outstanding individual non-teaching
workers for the 2009-10 school year. Open to the public.
* 19 -- District Advisory Council for Compensatory Education Programs, 6:30
p.m., Ballard Parent Center, 2375 Congress Ave. (92110). The District
Advisory Council for Compensatory Education (DAC) is a district-level
committee made up of parents, staff and community leaders who consult with
the Board of Education and district staff on behalf of Title I compensatory
education program participants. Information: (619) 725-7786. Open to the
public.
25 -- Board of Education Meeting, 5 p.m., Eugene Brucker Education Center,
4100 Normal Street (92103). Agenda and information:
www.sandi.net/board/meetings. 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/guardians 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.
8 -- Board of Education Meeting, 5 p.m., Eugene Brucker Education Center,
4100 Normal Street (92103). Agenda and information:
www.sandi.net/board/meetings. Open to the public.
22 -- Board of Education Meeting, 5 p.m., Eugene Brucker Education Center,
4100 Normal Street (92103). Agenda and information:
www.sandi.net/board/meetings. 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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