October 1, 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.
October
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 -- Joyner MicroSociety Magnet School Back To School Night, 5-6 p.m.,
Joyner MicroSociety Magnet School, 4271 Myrtle Ave. (92105). This event
gives parents and guardians an opportunity to learn about the school's
curriculum and expectations. Contact: Gilbert Gutierrez, principal, (619)
640-4000 ext.2318. Open to parents and guardians.
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 Marauders'' Class of '11 will meet with college
recruiters, financial aide experts and others to help chart a course for the
future. Contact: Scott Gusty, 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 -- Mira Mesa High Co-Ed Dance Team Annual Showcase, 6:30 p.m., Mira Mesa
High School, 10510 Reagan Rd. (92126). The National Championship Co-Ed Dance
Team presents its fourth annual Fall Showcase and Dinner. The team will be
performing medleys that include the entire 58-dancer ensemble, as well as
competitive class routines choreographed by each class. Tickets are $8.
Contact Melissa Ferro, mferro@sandi.net. 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.
* 9-10 -- La Jolla Art and Wine Festival, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Upper Girard
Avenue at Pearl Street. Proceeds go to support La Jolla public schools from
this annual festival that will feature more than 100 juried artists,
entertainment and a variety of food. Contact:
www.lajollaartandwinefestival.com. 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 -- Cabrillo Elementary Principal Coffee, 7:50 a.m., Cabrillo Elementary
School, 3120 Talbot St. (92106). Join principal Nestor Suarez in
conversation in a relaxed environment. Contact: Nestor Suarez, principal,
(619) 223-7154. Open to parents/guardians.
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 -- Grass Fed Beef Day, schools throughout San Diego Unified School
District. Hot dogs made from grass-fed beef donated by Applegate Farms and
Whole Foods Market will be served at selected schools. Contact: Joanne
Tucker, Food Services marketing director, (858) 627-7316. Not 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.
* 28, 29, 30, Nov. 4, 5, 6 -- SCPA Presents Macbeth, 7 p.m. (at 2 p.m. and 7
p.m. on Oct 30 and Nov 6)., San Diego School of Creative and Performing
Arts, 2425 Dusk Drive (92139). Little Theater. Information: (619) 475-8556.
Open to 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.
November
* 13 -- Pt. Loma High 85th Anniversary Gala, 6 p.m., Liberty Station
Conference Center, 2600 Laning Rd. (92106). Point Loma High School will
celebrate 85 years of educational excellence with a weekend of events
including the "Once a Pointer, Always a Pointer" gala and auction. Contact:
Cathy Bohlman, 85thgala@gmail.com. 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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