March 19, 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.
March
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. In
addition to year-round K-12 programs, the 2010 event will bring a week of
science activities and exploration to San Diego County with hundreds of free
events. Culminates in Expo Day at PETCO Park on March 27. Contact: Judy
Piercey, UCSD Communications, (858) 534-6128. Open to the public.
* 22 -- Carson Family Field Grand Opening, 8:30 a.m., Carson Elementary,
6905 Kramer St., CA (92111). Carson Elementary School is excited to invite
our families, neighbors and community members to the opening of Carson
Family Field! We now have a beautiful green grass play area surrounded by
shade trees, several seating areas, and water fountains. During school hours
Carson Elementary students will use the field for Physical Education class,
recess and other school events; after school hours and on weekends, our
neighborhood families are encouraged to come and enjoy the new field for
picnics and games with their neighbors and friends.
* 23 -- Powwow Workshop with the Soaring Eagles, 6 p.m., Ballard Parent
Center, 2375 Congress St.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, workshops are free and open to public.
Ballard Parent Center, 2375 Congress St.
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.
* 24 -- Help Your Child Be Successful in School, 10 a.m., San Diego Parent
University at Ballard Center, 2375 Congress St. Free classes include:
Computer Basics for parents; Writing Family Stories, learn about types of
literature and write your own family story for your child. For English, and
For Spanish, for families from Title I schools. Childcare available,
Contact: Ballard Center, (619) 293-4431
* 25 -- Advisory Committee on the Utilization of Excess School Property, 2
p.m., Physical Plant Operations Annex Conference Room 1, 4860 Ruffner
Street, 92111. Public meeting of regular committee appointed by the Board of
Education. Open to the public. Information: www.sandi.net/board
25 -- 5th Grade March Concert, 6 p.m., Oak Park Music Conservatory, 2606
54th St. (92105). Come see the fifth graders in their concert for this
month. Contact: Lisa A. Williams, Choral Music Education, (619) 264-3179,
ext. 3012. Open to the public.
* 25 -- Proposition S ICOC Finance, Planning & Controls Subcommittee, 4
p.m., Eugene Brucker Education Center Auditorium, 4100 Normal Street, 92103.
John Gordon, (858) 637-3609. Open to the public.
* 25 -- Community Advisory Committee for Special Education (CAC) Executive
Committee, 6:30 p.m., Wiggin Center Room B-1, 4350 Mt. Everest Blvd, 92117.
Contact: Joyce Clark, (619) 725-5550.
* 29 to April 2, Spring Break. All schools and offices closed.
30 -- Board of Education Meeting, 5 p.m., Eugene Brucker Education Center,
4100 Normal St. (92103). Agenda and information:
www.sandi.net/board/meetings. Open to the public. (Rescheduled from March
23.)
April
5 -- School resumes for campuses with traditional calendars. Year-round
schools reopen April 20.
* 6 -- Powwow Workshop with the Soaring Eagles, 6 p.m., Ballard Parent
Center, 2375 Congress St. 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, workshops are free and open to public.
Ballard Parent Center, 2375 Congress St.
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:
Principal Derek Murchison (619) 284-1158. Open to the public.
9 -- "A Froggy Day in Lindentown," 2:30 p.m., Oak Park Music Conservatory,
2606 54th St. (92105). Come see the first graders in this fun performance.
Contact: Lisa A. Williams, Choral Music Education, (619) 264-3179, ext.
3012. Open to the public.
* 12 -- School Olympics Opening Ceremony, 8:45 a.m., Green Elementary
School, 7030 Wandermere Dr. (92119). Athletics magnet school holds its
annual Games, with students representing countries from around the world in
the opening ceremony. Contact: Bruce Ferguson, Principal, (619) 460-5755.
Open to the public.
13 -- Board of Education Meeting, 5 p.m., Eugene Brucker Education Center,
4100 Normal St. (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
St. (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.
26 -- K-12 Joint Education Forum, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Admiral Kidd
Conference Center, 33050 Acoustic Avenue, Naval Base Point Loma (92136).
This year's K-12 Joint Education Forum's theme is "Come Together for Kids:
Building Partnerships to Support K-12 Education." Contact: Kirsten Webb, MS.
Ed, Regional School Liaison Officer, Navy Region Southwest Community Support
Programs, (619) 532-4251.
27 -- Board of Education Meeting, 5 p.m., Eugene Brucker Education Center,
4100 Normal St. (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 St. (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.
* 13 -- "Above and Beyond Awards," Ballard Parent Center, 2375 Congress
Ave. (92110). San Diego Unified's Community Advisory Committee for Special
Education (CAC) and district staff will honor individuals who have
contributed above and beyond the call of duty to benefit special education
students. Contact: Jody BonDurant-Strong, (619) 725-7327. 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.
22 -- Hearst 50th Anniversary School Picnic, 11 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Phoebe
Hearst Elementary, 6230 Del Cerro Blvd. (92120). Open to all alumni and
students, and staff past and present. At school's Upper Field. Contact Lori
Taranto, Hearst50@cox.net <mailto:Hearst50@cox.net> . Open to the public.
25 -- Board of Education Meeting, 5 p.m., Eugene Brucker Education Center,
4100 Normal St. (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:
Murchison (619) 284-1158. Open to the public.
4 -- Garfield High School Culinary Facility Dedication, time
to-be-announced, Garfield High School, 1255 16th St. (92101). Expanded and
renovated facility supports not only the school's award-winning culinary
arts program, but functions as an event center for the school. Contact:
Arlyn Hackett, Culinary Arts and Hospitality Instructor, (619) 525-2059. Not
open to the public.
8 -- Board of Education Meeting, 5 p.m., Eugene Brucker Education Center,
4100 Normal St. (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 St. (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 Road (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 Road (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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Jack Brandais
Communications Department
San Diego Unified School District
(619) 725-5570 (Desk)
(619) 607-0477 (Cell)
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