April 16, 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.
April
19 -- Breakfast in the Classroom News Conference, 8:30 a.m., Sherman
Elementary School, 301 22nd St. (92102). Members of the San Diego Chargers
are expected to be on hand, along with state Supt. Jack O'Connell, Dairy
Council and San Diego Unified officials to talk about the district's
Breakfast in the Classroom program. Arrive at 8:30 a.m. and have an
opportunity to see it in action at Sherman. Contact: Joanne Tucker, Food
Services Marketing Coordinator, (858) 627-7316. Not open to the public.
19 -- Performance Workshop, 10:15 a.m., Oak Park Music Conservatory, 2606
54th St. (92105). A performance workshop with Joyful Noise includes members
of Mainly Mozart, Oak Park students and San Diego Unified's Visual and
Performing Arts program. Information: Karen Childress-Evans, V, (858)
539-5349. Not open to the public.
20 -- Joyful Noise, 9:45 a.m. The George L. Stevens Senior Center, located,
570 S. 65th Street, San Diego (92114). A partnership between Mainly Mozart
and San Diego Unified's Visual and Performing Arts Department, Joyful Noise
will be performing at the Senior Center and features violinist Monique Mead,
Mainly Mozart musicians and Oak Park students. Information: Karen
Childress-Evans, (858) 539-5349. Open to the public.
20 -- Year-Round schools reopen.
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 -- Superintendent Search Committee Town Hall, 6:30 p.m., Sherman
Elementary School, 301 22nd St. (92102). One of five Town Hall meetings have
been scheduled to provide parents, employees, students and the public with
the opportunity to give input on the qualities sought in the district's next
Superintendent. Information: www.sandi.net/suptsearch, Bernie Rhinerson,
Chief District Relations Officer, (619) 725-5578. 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.
* 21 -- Buc Cafe Grand Opening, 11 a.m., Mission Bay High School, 2475 Grand
Avenue, San Diego (92109). The facility has received an extensive remodel
and upgrade to support the school's retail career and entrepreneurial
management programs. Funding for the renovations was through local Prop. S
bond funds and state of California Prop. 1-D bond funds. Contact: Cynthia
Reed-Porter, (619) 725-5579. Not open to the public.
* 22 -- 'San Diego Teen Iron Chef', 11 a.m., Sysco, 12180 Kirkland Road,
Poway. Finals in a cook-off based on TV's "Iron Chef" show between top teams
from Mira Mesa and Scripps Ranch high schools. Contact: Zhee Zhee Aguirre,
culinary arts instructor, Mira Mesa High, (619) 651-5690. Not open to the
public.
* 22 -- 'Fixing School Food in America' author Janet Poppendieck, 8 a.m.,
location to be announced. Poppendieck is author of "Free for All, Fixing
School Food in America" and will talk about child nutrition and other
issues. Sponsored by San Diego Unified, the San Diego County Childhood
Obesity Initiative and Tierra Miguel Foundation. Contact: Gary Petil, Food
Services Director, (858) 627-7301. Not open to the public.
22 -- Reception for Montgomery Middle School Artists, 6 p.m., LEAP Wireless
International, 5887 Copley Dr (92111). The wireless company has worked with
students from the Linda Vista school to create an art exhibit in its lobby
featuring "Powerful Women in History." Parents and student-artists, along
with their teachers and school staff, are invited to attend. Contact: Emalyn
Leppard, Montgomery Middle School, (858) 496-8330, ext. 102. Not open to the
public.
22 -- Mt. Everest Talent Showcase and Silent Auction, 6 p.m., Mt. Everest
Academy 4350 Mt. Everest Blvd. (92117). Come enjoy performances by the K-12
students and participate in the silent auction. Contact: Linda Ele, (858)
627-7457. Open to the public.
22 -- Superintendent Search Committee Town Hall, 6:30 p.m., Pacific Beach
Middle School, 4676 Ingraham St. (92109). One of five Town Hall meetings
have been scheduled to provide parents, employees, students and the public
with the opportunity to give input on the qualities sought in the district's
next Superintendent. Information: www.sandi.net/suptsearch, Bernie
Rhinerson, Chief District Relations Officer, (619) 725-5578. Open to the
public.
25 -- Harlem Wizards, 12:30 p.m., Pt. Loma High School Gym, 2335 Chatsworth
Blvd. (92106). The exhibition basketball team which features "tricks, hoopz
and alley oops" will face off against a team made up of students from Pt.
Loma High and Correia Middle School. The game is a fundraiser for both
schools. Tickets: $15-$17 adults, $10-$12 for children/students. Contact:
Michelle Huber, 619-726-2212. 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.
28 -- Superintendent Search Committee Town Hall, 6:30 p.m., de Portola
Middle School, 11010 Clairemont Mesa Blvd. (92124). One of five Town Hall
meetings have been scheduled to provide parents, employees, students and the
public with the opportunity to give input on the qualities sought in the
district's next Superintendent. Information: www.sandi.net/suptsearch,
Bernie Rhinerson, Chief District Relations Officer, (619) 725-5578. Open to
the public.
May
4 -- Parent Meeting, 6 p.m., Lincoln High School, Lincoln High School, 4777
Imperial Ave. Parent Center, Room 601. Monthly get-together with Mel
Collins, Executive Principal. Contact: Martha Corrales, (619) 266-6517. Open
to Lincoln parents and prospective parents.
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.
* 21 -- Commencement Ceremonies for Clairemont, Crawford, Henry, iHigh,
Kearny, Lincoln, Mira Mesa, Mt. Everest, Pt. Loma, Serra and University City
high schools. Contact the individual schools for access and times. Some, but
not all, are open to the public.
* 22 -- Commencement Ceremonies for Garfield, La Jolla, Madison, Mission
Bay, Morse, San Diego Early/Middle College, San Diego, San Diego MET, San
Diego School of Creative and Performing Arts, Scripps Ranch, Twain. Contact
the individual schools for access and times. Some, but not all, are 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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is posted online at www.sandi.net/fridaynotes/archive.html. To sign up for
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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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