September 24, 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.
September
* 27 -- University City Cluster Meeting, 4:30 p.m., University City High
School, 6949 Genesee Ave. (92122). Parent and community members are invited
to the University City Cluster Meeting. The school district is giving a
stronger voice to local community about what we want in our schools. Area
Superintendent Mike Price will be in attendance as well as John Lee Evans,
Board Representative for University City. Parents from the following UC
schools should attend: University City High School, Standley Middle School,
Curie, Spreckels, and Doyle. Contact: Mike Price, Area 6 Superintendent,
(619) 725-7269. Open to the public.
28 Roosevelt Middle School Back-To-School Night, 5:30 p.m., Roosevelt
Middle School, 3666 Park Blvd. (92103). Part open house, part tour, it's a
chance for parents/guardians to check out the school. Contact: Dr. Arturo
Cabello, Principal, (619) 293-4450. Not open to the public.
29 Muirlands Middle School Back-To-School Night, 5:30 p.m., Muirlands
Middle School, 1056 Nautilus St. (92037). Part open house, part tour, it's a
chance for parents/guardians to check out the school. Contact: Christine
Hargrave, Principal, (858) 459-4211. Not open to the public.
29 Town Hall Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Scripps Ranch High School, 10410 Treena
St. (92131). Community forums to discuss goals for student achievement, the
budget crisis and the Prop J Parcel Tax measure. Contact: Bernie Rhinerson,
Chief District Relations Officer, (619) 725-5578. Open to the public.
* 29 Mira Mesa High School Open House, 5 p.m., Mira Mesa High School,
10510 Reagan Rd. (92126). A chance for parents/guardians to check out the
school. Contact: Scott Giusti, Principal, (858) 566-2262. Not open to the
public.
29 Serra High School Back-To-School Night, 5:30 p.m., Serra High School,
5156 Santo Rd. (92124). Part open house, part tour, it's a chance for
parents/guardians to check out the school. Contact: Mike Jimenez, Principal,
(858) 496-8342. Not open to the public.
29 Clairemont High School Open House, 5:30 p.m., 4150 Ute Dr. (92117). A
chance for parents/guardians to check out the school. Contact: Lenora Smith,
Principal, (858) 273-0201. Not open to the public.
30 Mission Bay High Principal Coffee, 8 a.m., Mission Bay High School,
2475 Grand Ave. (92109). Come meet with Principal Fred Hilgers and talk
about Mission Bay High. Contact: Fred Hilgers, Principal, (858) 273-1313.
Open to parents/guardians and families.
* 30 -- Holmes Elementary Principal Meet and Greet, 5:30 p.m., Holmes
Elementary School, 4902 Mt. Ararat Drive (92111). Join Mrs. Cross and Holmes
PTA for an informal meet and greet. This month Mrs. Cross will discuss
Holmes Elementary 2010 CST scores. Contact: Evva Cross, Principal, (858)
496-8110. Open to parents.
* 30 -- Toler Elementary School Back-To-School Night, 5:30 p.m., Toler
Elementary School, 3350 Baker St. (92117). Part open house, part tour, it's
a chance for parents/guardians to check out the school. Contact: Peggy
Lewis, Principal, (858) 273-0294. Not open to the public.
30 Town Hall Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Crawford High School, 4191 Colts Way
(92115). Community forums to discuss goals for student achievement, the
budget crisis and the Prop J Parcel Tax measure. Contact: Bernie Rhinerson,
Chief District Relations Officer, (619) 725-5578. Open to the public.
October
* 1 -- Miller Elementary Library Makeover Unveiling, 10 a.m., Miller
Elementary School, 4343 Shields Street (92124). Target store volunteers and
the Heart of America Foundation have worked with community volunteers and
school staff to makeover the school's library. Guests include Capt. Ricky L.
Williamson, commanding officer of Naval Base San Diego. Ceremony will reopen
library to students. Contact: Stacy Jones, Principal, (858) 496-8319. Open
to the public.
* 1 -- Holmes Elementary PTA Movie Night in the Park, 6 p.m., East
Clairemont Athletic Field (on Mt. Acadia next to Girls Softball field). This
is a great community event where Holmes families get together and the kids
get to hang out with their friends. Blankets and lawn chairs are welcome.
Alcoholic beverages are not permitted in the park. No pets allowed. Tony the
Taco Man will be there with dinner. Contact: Carleen Thompson, PTA
President, carsong7@yahoo.com. Open to the public.
* 4 -- Tax Seminar for Auxiliary/Support Groups, 3 p.m., Auditorium, Eugene
Brucker Education Center, 4100 Normal St. (92103). Leadership of booster
clubs, parent-teacher organizations, foundations and other affiliated school
groups are invited to a presentation by Dawn L. Goldberg, a revenue agent
with the IRS. Tax exemption and tax filing issues are on the agenda.
Contact: Jennifer Harling at jmcintyre@sandi.net or (619) 725-7104. Open to
the public.
* 6 -- Hage Elementary Muffins for Moms, 7:45 a.m., Hage Elementary School,
9750 Galvin Ave. (92126). Hage moms are invited to chat with principal Eric
Takeshita. Contact: (858) 566-0273. Not open to the public.
* 6 -- Mira Mesa High Senior College Night, 6 p.m., Mira Mesa High, 10510
Reagan Rd. (92126). The Maruders' Class of '11 will meet with college
recruiters, financial aide experts and others to help chart a course for the
future. Contact: Scott Giusti, Principal, (858) 566-2262. Not open to the
public.
6 Town Hall Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Pt. Loma High School, 2335 Chatsworth
Blvd. (92106). Community forums to discuss goals for student achievement,
the budget crisis and the Prop J Parcel Tax measure. Contact: Bernie
Rhinerson, Chief District Relations Officer, (619) 725-5578. Open to the
public.
7 -- Town Hall Meeting, 6:30 p.m., University City High School, 6949 Genesee
Ave. (92122). Community forums to discuss goals for student achievement, the
budget crisis and the Prop J Parcel Tax measure. Contact: Bernie Rhinerson,
Chief District Relations Officer, (619) 725-5578. Open to the public.
8 -- Pershing Middle School "Take Your Parent to School Day," Pershing
Middle School, 8204 San Carlos Dr. (92119). This event is easily the most
popular parent involvement event at Pershing. This rewarding experience
enables parents to share in their children's school life and to see their
children's academic experience at a new level. Contact: Sarah Sullivan,
Principal, (619) 465-3234. Not open to the public.
9 -- Engineering Girls Day Out, 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Pt. Loma Nazarene
University, 3900 Lomaland Drive (92106). Hosted by Pt. Loma Nazarene
University, the National Defense Industrial Association and SPAWAR Systems
Center Pacific, the fun-filled day will include a tour of the university and
information on the path to a science and engineering career. Contact: Ashley
Nekoui, Ashley.nekoui@navy.mil. Not open to the public.
9 -- Hoover High 80th Anniversary Celebration, 5 p.m., Hall of Champions,
2131 Pan American Plaza, Balboa Park (92101). Connect with Hoover alumni and
friends and support today's students while celebrating a historic
anniversary. Contact: Dona Lynn Clabby, (619) 466-8631.
11 -- Town Hall Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Cherokee Point Elementary School, 3735
38th St. (92105). Community forums to discuss goals for student achievement,
the budget crisis and the Prop J Parcel Tax measure. Contact: Bernie
Rhinerson, Chief District Relations Officer, (619) 725-5578. Open to the
public.
11 Conversation With Lincoln Administrators, 7 p.m., Family Resource
Center, Lincoln High School, 4777 Imperial Ave. Parents and guardians are
invited to visit with Lincoln High's administrative team. Contact: Mel
Collins, Executive Principal, (619) 266-6500. Not open to the public.
* 12 -- What Parents Need and Want To Know About Sexting, Cyberbullying and
Sexual Predators, 6:30 p.m., Challenger Middle School, 10810 Parkdale Ave.
(92116). Members of San Diego county's San Diego Internet Crimes Against
Children Task Force (ICAC) and San Diego Police Foundation are holding this
informational seminar. Contact: San Diego Police Foundation, (858) 453-5060.
Free and open to the public.
14 -- Town Hall Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Porter Elementary School North, 445 S.
47th St. (92113). Community forums to discuss goals for student achievement,
the budget crisis and the Prop J Parcel Tax measure. Contact: Bernie
Rhinerson, Chief District Relations Officer, (619) 725-5578. Open to the
public.
25-29 -- Red Ribbon Week, observed at schools throughout the district. Red
Ribbon Week is the oldest and largest drug prevention campaign in the
country. Some schools may observe Red Ribbon Week at other times. Contact:
Jack Brandais, communications department, (619) 725-5570. Not open to the
public.
20 -- Town Hall Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Serra High School, 5156 Santo Rd.
(92124). Community forums to discuss goals for student achievement, the
budget crisis and the Prop J Parcel Tax measure. Contact: Bernie Rhinerson,
Chief District Relations Officer, (619) 725-5578. Open to the public.
21 -- Town Hall Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Clairemont High School, 4150 Ute Dr.
(92117). Community forums to discuss goals for student achievement, the
budget crisis and the Prop J Parcel Tax measure. Contact: Bernie Rhinerson,
Chief District Relations Officer, (619) 725-5578. Open to the public.
* 26 -- "Best Communities for Music Education in America" Award
Presentation, 11 a.m., Oak Park Conservatory of Music, 2606 54th St.
(92105). Representatives of the National Association of Music Merchants will
be in San Diego to present San Diego Unified with the award. Oak Park
students will be performing as part of the ceremony. Contact: Karen
Childress-Evans, Director, Visual and Performing Arts Program, (858)
539-5349. Not open the public.
* 29 -- Holmes Elementary Halloween Parade, Holmes Elementary School, 4902
Mt. Ararat Dr. (92111). Mrs. Cross will lead the parade by walking by each
classroom and inviting the children to join in. Students will be wearing
their costumes during the parade around the school. Contact: Evva Cross,
Principal, (858) 496-8110. Open to parents.
* 30 -- Sunset View Elementary Halloween Carnival, 3:30-7:30 p.m., Sunset
View Elementary School, 4365 Hill St. (92107). The 52nd annual carnival
includes Spooky Sports and a costume fair. Contact: Jacquelyn McCabe,
Principal, (619) 223-7156. Open to the public.
* 30 -- Holmes Elementary Halloween Carnival, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Holmes
Elementary School, 4902 Mt. Ararat Dr. (92111). Have a spooktaular time at
one of San Diego Unified's neighborhood schools. Activities include games
sponsored by each classroom and other fun. Contact: Stacy Coulter, Holmes
PTA, (858) 292-5222. Open to the public.
* 30 -- Toler Elementary Halloween Carnival, 2 a.m. to 5 p.m., Toler
Elementary School, 3350 Baker St. (92117). Contact: Peggy Lewis, Principal,
(858) 273-0294. Open to the public.
Ongoing
Tuesday: Powwow Workshop Soaring Eagles, 6 p.m. Ballard Parent Center, 2375
Congress Ave. (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: Chuck Cadotte or Vickie Gambala,
(619) 994-0392. Free and open to public
Tuesday: Mira Mesa Farmer's 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.,
Scripps Mesa Conference Center, 10380 Spring Canyon Rd. (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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