April 15, 2011
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 district website at www.sandi.net.
For a calendar of noticed public meetings, go to
www.sandi.net/meetingcalendar. Those meetings might not be included in this
listing.
(*) New or revised this week.
April
16 -- Efficiency Committee Tiger Team joint meeting, 1 p.m., Ballard Parent
Center, 2375 Congress St. Joint meeting with all Efficiency Committee Tiger
Teams (Human Resources, Information Technology, Special Education,
Transportation). The existing individual Tiger Teams will present their
final reports and at 2:30 p.m. new Tiger Teams will be formed. An RSVP is
requested but not required. Call (619) 725-5550 for information. Open to the
public.
* 18-20 -- 2011-12 Layoff List Appeal Hearings for Certificated Staff, 9
a.m., Kearny High Educational Complex, 7651 Wellington St. (92111).
Administrative law judge will hear from certificated staff members appealing
their position or inclusion on a list of employees which received notices
that they may not have a contract offer for the 2011-12 school year due to
budget reductions. District media contact (on-site), Linda Zintz, (619)
847-6637 (cell). Open to the public.
* 18 -- Safe Passage Program News Conference, 10:30 a.m., Bell Middle
School, 620 Briarwood Rd. (92139). Community leaders, elected officials and
students gather for start of canyon clearing program that creates jobs and
improves student and fire safety. Contacts: Eric Collins, (619) 886-1730;
Tim McClain, (619) 694-6293. Not open to the public.
* 20 -- Spring Fun Café barbecue, 1-2 p.m., Cherokee Point Elementary, 3735
38th St. (92105). Free barbecue for parents and kids, part of the Spring Fun
Café program which provides free lunches in the park for students on
year-round school schedule (SDUSD year-round schools are on vacation through
May 2). Breakfast is offered at two locations, lunch at 17. For a complete
list of locations, go to www.sandi.net/food and click on "Spring Fun Café."
Contact: Joanne Tucker, Food Services, (858) 627-7316. Open to the public.
26 -- Bridging the Digital Divide: What Parents Need to Know, 6:45 p.m.,
Marston Middle School, 3799 Clairemont Dr. (92117). This free community
event provides parents and adults with the necessary tools and resources to
help keep children safe online. Pre-registration required at (858) 453-5060.
Open to the public.
* 26 -- Efficiency Committee/Tiger Team Joint Meeting, 1 p.m., Ballard
Parent Center, 2375 Congress St. (92110). Existing teams will be giving
their final reports, while new tiger teams will be formed. Media contact:
Linda Zintz, Communications Director, (619) 725-5568.
May
2 -- Year-Round Schools Resume Classes.
2 -- Crawford High Cluster Committee Meeting, 6 p.m., Euclid Elementary
School, 4166 Euclid Ave. (92105). Discussion and community dialogue with
parents and community members in the Crawford High School Complex area,
including middle and elementary schools that feed into Crawford High.
Contact: Dr. Tony Burks, Area Superintendent, (619) 725-5584. Open to the
public.
2 -- Henry High Cluster Committee Meeting, 6 p.m., Henry High School
Library, 6702 Wandermere Dr. (92120). Discussion and community dialogue with
parents and community members in the Henry High School Complex area,
including middle and elementary schools that feed into Henry High. Contact:
David Downey, principal, at ddowney@sandi.net. Open to the public.
6 -- Silver Gate Elementary Dinner Dance and Auction, 5:30 p.m., Liberty
Station Conference Center, 2600 Laning Road (92106). Fundraiser for Pt. Loma
area elementary school, with proceeds funding programs such as the Eco-Lab,
Computer Lab and more. Contact: Jammie Ritchey, Silent Auction Chairperson,
at jammieritchey@yahoo.com. Open to the public.
9 -- Madison Community of Schools Meeting, 5:30 p.m., Madison High School,
Room 101, 4833 Doliva Dr. (92117). Discussion and community dialogue with
parents, students, staff and community members in the Madison High School
area, including middle and elementary schools that feed into Madison High.
Contact: Richard Nash, principal, at rnash@sandi.net or (858) 496-8410. Open
to the public.
18 -- Youth Suicide Prevention Presentation, 6 p.m., Bell Middle School, 620
Briarwood Rd. (92139). All parents and adults with children in their lives
are invited to attend a free presentation to learn what our youth are facing
and how to respond and help. Contact: Youth Suicide Prevention Office,
(619) 523-0708. Open to the public.
19 -- Clairemont Community of Schools Meeting, 5:30 p.m., Media Center,
Marston Middle School, 3799 Clairemont Dr. (92117). Discussion and community
dialogue with parents, students, staff and community members in the
Clairemont High School area, including middle and elementary schools that
feed into Clairemont High. Contact: Julee Jenkins at
julee.jenkins@gmail.com. Open to the public.
19 -- Toler Elementary Family Community Literacy Night, 5:45 p.m., Toler
Elementary School, 3350 Baker St. (92117). Author Richard Lederer will be
joined by Deborah Ford, District Resource Librarian, and staff from Toler
partner Clairemont Public Library for the evening, which celebrates language
and literature. Contact: Amy Murad, Toler Library, (858) 273-0294. Open to
the public.
20 -- Pt. Loma High Rhapsody on the Point 2011, Humphreys, 2241 Shelter
Island Drive San Diego, CA 92106. Annual music show featuring performances
by students from schools throughout Pt. Loma. The musicians will be joined
by San Diegan Kristina Goettler, Principal Oboe player for the Kansas City
Symphony, for the fourth annual Rhapsody on the Point, an evening of
beautiful music and a pivotal fundraiser for the Point Loma High
instrumental music program. The evening will also honor The Thursday Club, a
local philanthropic organization whose mission includes music and arts
education. General Admission and premium Cabaret table seating is available
on the website, www.rhapsodyonthepoint.com ($45 General Admission; $80 for
two; cabaret tables from $250 - $1000). Contact: .
23 -- Serra Cluster Meeting, 6:00 p.m., Miller Elementary, 4343 Shields St.
(92124). Discussion and community dialogue with parents, students, staff and
community members in the Serra High School area, including middle and
elementary schools that feed into Serra High. Contact: Susan Levy,
principal, at slevy@sandi.net. Open to the public.
30 -- Memorial Day Holiday. All schools and offices closed.
June
6 -- Crawford High Cluster Committee Meeting, 6 p.m., Mann Middle School,
4345 54th St. (92115). Discussion and community dialogue with parents and
community members in the Crawford High School Complex area, including middle
and elementary schools that feed into Crawford High. Contact: Dr. Tony
Burks, Area Superintendent, (619) 725-5584. Open to the public.
9 -- Madison Community of Schools Meeting, 5:30 p.m., Madison High School,
Room 101, 4833 Doliva Dr. (92117). Discussion and community dialogue with
parents, students, staff and community members in the Madison High School
area, including middle and elementary schools that feed into Madison High.
Contact: Michael Snyder at michaelsnyderfinancial@yahoo.com. Open to the
public.
13 -- Last day of school, traditional calendar.
17 -- Year-Round Schools Closed.
20 -- Year-Round Schools Closed.
July
4 -- Independence Day, all schools and offices closed.
21 -- Last day of year for Year-Round Schools
Ongoing
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.
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.
Wednesday: Adams Avenue Farmers Market, 3- 7 p.m., Adams Elementary School
playground, 4672 35th Street, San Diego (92116). The Adams Avenue Business
Association coordinates the Farmers Market. A percentage of the proceeds go
to Adams Elementary for fieldtrips and to maintain the school garden.
Contact Principal Derek Murchison at dmurchison@sandi.net or (619) 284-1158.
Open to the public.
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.
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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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