District, March 9, 2012
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. (*
Indicates new items added since last week.)
For a calendar of noticed public meetings, go to
www.sandi.net/meetingcalendar . Those meetings might not be included in
this listing.
March
9-10 and 16-17 -- Mira Mesa High School Presents ³The Phantom of the
Opera,² 7 p.m., Mira Mesa High School, 10510 Reagan Road (92126). Enjoy
the Broadway classic about a disfigured man living in the catacombs of the
Paris Opera House. Media contact: Scott Giusti, Principal, 858-566-2262.
Public contact: Daniel Kriley, Teacher, 858-566-2262, ext. 2245. Tickets
cost $10.
* 10-11 Electronics Recycling Fundraiser for Marston Middle School, 9
a.m. to 4 p.m., Marston Middle School, 3799 Clairemont Drive (92117).
Free. The public is invited to drop off anything electric except batteries
and light bulbs. Large appliances are $15 free if you bring a TV or
computer. Contact: High Tech Recycling at 619-822-2680. Open to the public.
10 -- Greater San Diego Botball Tournament, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., University
of San Diego, Sports Center Gym, 5998 Alcala Park (92110). Middle and high
school students compete in teams to design, program and build a robot.
Sponsored by the San Diego County Office of Education. Contact: Nancy
Taylor, 858-292-3854 or ntaylor@sdcoe.net. Registration required.
10 -- Senior High School Math Field Day, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Cuyamaca
College, H Building, 900 Rancho San Diego Parkway (92019). Students
compete in events involving creative mathematical problem-solving.
Sponsored by the Greater San Diego Math Council. Contact: Eric Preibisius,
619-660-4248 or eric.preibisius@gcccd.edu. Registration required.
10 -- Middle School Instrumental Honor Concert, 7 p.m., Brown Chapel, Pt.
Loma Nazarene College, 3900 Lomaland Drive (92106). Concert of 120 middle
school students from throughout the San Diego Unified School District.
There will be a band and orchestra performance. Contact: Karen
Childress-Evans, Director, 858-539-5349. Open to the public.
* 14 -- Student Art Exhibit and Reception, 5-7 p.m., Eugene Brucker
Education Center, 4100 Normal St. (92103). The district will hold a
reception for students, parents, employees and the public to celebrate the
artwork of its K-12 students. Student creations in a variety of media
paint, ink, photography and sculpture will be on display in the
Education Center throughout March. Contact: Marty Stegeman, visual arts
resource teacher, mstegeman@sandi.net. Open to the public
* 14 -- SafetyNet: Keeping Your Child Safe on the Internet, 6:45-8:15
p.m., John Muir K-12 Magnet School, 4431 Mt. Herbert Ave. (92117). This
free community program informs parents about keeping their children safe
from cyberbullying, phishing and online predators. Childcare is available.
Contact: San Diego Police Foundation, 858-453-5060,
info@sdpolicefoundation.org or
https://www.sdpolicefoundation.org/register/registerdd.php. Registration
required.
15-17 -- La Jolla High School Stages ³Grease,² 7 p.m., La Jolla High
School Auditorium, 750 Nautilus St. (92037). The La Jolla High School
Visual and Performing Arts department relives those ³Summer Nights² in
their staging of the classic musical. Contact: Dana Shelburne, Principal,
858-454-3081. Open to the public.
15 -- Clairemont Community of Schools Meeting, 5:30 p.m., Marston Middle
School, 3799 Clairemont Drive (92117). Parents, students and community
members are invited to attend this meeting, which discusses educational
issues at the high school and its middle and elementary schools. Schools
in the Clairemont cluster are: Alcott, Bay Park, Cadman, Holmes and Toler
elementary schools, Marston Middle and Clairemont High School. Contact:
Julee Jenkins, julee.jenkins@gmail.com. Open to the public.
* 15 Start Smart: Driving Smart to Stay Safe, 6:30 p.m., Clairemont High
School auditorium, 4150 Ute Dr. (92117). The Clairemont High School PTSA
is sponsoring this free driver safety education program offered by the
California Highway Patrol. New and future licensed teenage drivers between
the age of 15-19 years and their parent/guardian are welcome to attend.
Contact: Clairemont High PTSA President Cindy McIntyre at
CHSPTSA92117@gmail.com. Open to the public.
* 16 -- Curie Elementary Magical Family Fun Night, 5:30 p.m., Curie
Elementary School Auditorium, 4080 Governor Drive (92122). Spellman¹s
Magic Spectacular, as seen on HBO, Comedy Central and The Tonight Show,
dazzles the Curie community with sensational illusions. Hotdogs, chips and
drinks served at 5:30 p.m. The show begins at 6:30 p.m. Pre-sold tickets:
$10 adults, $7 children. Contact: Christopher Juarez, Principal,
858-453-4184. Open to the public.
16 Marine Fitness Day, 7:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Challenger Middle School,
10810 Parkdale Ave (92126). Challenger students are on the path to
physical fitness. They won the Governor¹s Physical Fitness Challenge
Regional Award in 2011 and Front Runner Award in 2008, 2010 and 2011. This
second annual event with local Marines from MCAS Miramar and Camp
Pendleton will challenge students with an obstacle course, help them learn
new exercises, and emphasize fitness. The question of the day is who will
win the tug-o-war competition? Contact: Stan Spate, physical education
teacher. Information: 858-586-7001, ext. 2260 or sspate@sandi.net. Not
open to the public.
* 17-23 -- 2012 San Diego Festival of Science & Engineering, various
locations. The weeklong festival kicks off with events at San Diego State
University, Balboa Park and other locations. The remainder of the week
offers 37 events, including Expo Day at Petco Park on Saturday, March 24.
More than 55,000 students, families, scientists and educators will
participate. Contact: Mary Jo Ball, UC San Diego, mjball@ucsd.edu. For
more information, visit http://www.sdsciencefestival.com. Open to the
public.
17 -- San Diego County Office of Education Sponsors History Day, 9 a.m. to
3 p.m., San Diego County Office of Education, 6401 Linda Vista Road
(92111). Students in grades 4-12 will compete individually or in groups to
demonstrate understanding of historical events. Contact: Laurie Mosier,
858-292-3820 or lmosier@sdcoe.net. Registration required.
20-25 -- Greater San Diego Science and Engineering Fair, Balboa Park
Activity Center, 2145 Park Blvd. (92101). Qualifying students in grades
7-12 participate in the regional competition for a chance to enter the
state fair. Awards will be given in 13 categories, including biochemistry,
physics and zoology. Contact: Nancy Taylor, 858-292-3854 or
ntaylor@sdcoe.net. Registration required.
21 -- San Diego Countywide Spelling Bee, Grades 7-8, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.,
Hall of Champions, Balboa Park, 2131 Pan American Plaza (92101). The San
Diego County Office of Education sponsors the 43rd-annual event, where
students compete for a chance to participate in the national spelling bee.
Contact: Nicole Shina, 858-292-3850 or nshina@sdcoe.net. Open to the
public.
22 -- Greater San Diego Science & Engineering Fair Awards Ceremony,
Evening, San Diego State University, Viejas Arena, 5500 Canyon Crest Drive
(92182). Winners will be announced from the more than 800 grade 7-12
science fair entries. Contact: Nancy Taylor, 858-292-3854 or
ntaylor@sdcoe.net. Open to the public.
22 -- La Jolla Cluster Views "Race to Nowhere," 6:30 p.m., La Jolla High
Parker Auditorium, 750 Nautilus St. (92037). "Race to Nowhere: The Dark
Side of America's Achievement Culture" will be watched, followed by a
panel discussion. The cluster association first showed this film in
October 2010, and it prompted changes in homework policies at some public
schools. Tickets: $10. If more than 50 attend, the school will be given a
copy of the movie. Contact: Sharon Jones, sharonlj@san.rr.com. Open to the
public.
22 -- Elementary Instrumental Honor Concert, 7 p.m., Brown Chapel, Pt.
Loma Nazarene College, 3900 Lomaland Drive (92106). Concert of 120
elementary school students from throughout the San Diego Unified School
District. There will be a band and orchestra performance. Contact: Karen
Childress-Evans, director, 858-539-5349. Open to the public.
23 -- Serra High School Performs ³According to Clowns,² 7-9 p.m., Serra
High School, Black Box Theater, 5156 Santo Road (92124). The Serra High
School Honor Theatre program presents an original production featuring
student-created clowns reminiscent of silent film stars like Charlie
Chaplin and Buster Keaton. Tickets: $10 general admission, $15 reserved
seating. Contact: Mike Jimenez, Principal, at 858-496-8342. Open to the
public.
23 -- Sunset View Elementary School Dinner Dance Auction, 5-11 p.m., Kona
Kai Resort & Spa, Point Loma Ballroom, 1551 Shelter Island Drive (92106).
Sportscaster Jane Mitchell emcees the 15th-annual event, sponsored by Kids
First at Sunset View. Community members are welcome to attend the gala,
which includes a hosted bar and music from DJ Mike White. Public contact:
Helen and Chris Ghio, Event Chairs, 619-222-8300 or SunsetViewDDA@cox.net.
Media contact: Jacquelyn McCabe, Principal, 619-223-7156. Registration
required.
23 -- Adams Elementary School 50th Anniversary Celebration, 5-7 p.m., 4672
35th St. (92116). Contact Derek Murchison, principal, at 619-284-1158 or
dmurchison@sandi.net. Open to the public.
* 24 -- San Diego Festival of Science & Engineering Expo Day, 10 a.m. to 5
p.m., Petco Park, 100 Park Blvd. (92101). This celebration of science and
engineering, with booths from dozens of San Diego¹s top companies and
organizations, promises a day of fun and education for the whole family.
Free admission. Contact: Mary Jo Ball, UC San Diego, mjball@ucsd.edu. Open
to the public.
24 -- Spreckels Elementary Spring Luau and Celebration, 4-7 p.m.,
Spreckels Elementary School, 6033 Stadium St. (92122). Da Kine's will be
catering as Spreckels families gather for a night of fun. Proceeds benefit
Spreckels students. Contact: Dr. Cecilia Fernandez, Principal,
858-453-5377. Open to the public.
25 -- Point Loma High School Cross Country Team Presents Hungry Dog Dash,
8 a.m., NTC Park at Liberty Station, Farragut Road and Cushing Road
(92106). Family and community members are invited to a 5-km run/walk along
the NTC Park waterfront. Prizes, music and carnival games will follow.
Public contact: http://www.hungrydogdash.org/. Media contact: Barbara
Samilson, Principal, 619-223-3121. Registration required.
26 -- Central Elementary School Flag-Raising Ceremony, 7:30 a.m., 4063
Polk Ave. (92105). The San Diego Masons Lodge No. 35 will announce
scholarships and describe the Raising a Reader program at Central
Elementary School¹s flag-raising ceremony. Contact: Cynthia Marten,
Principal, 619-281-6644.
28 -- Taste of Mira Mesa Benefiting Mira Mesa High School Foundation, 6:30
p.m., Gen Probe, 10210 Genetic Center Drive (92126). Featuring silent and
live auction items as well as food tastings from local restaurants.
Student performances will entertain attendees. Cost: $25 with proceeds
going to Mira Mesa schools. Contact: Sabrina Bazzo, sabrinabazzo@gmail.com
or Esther Allameddin, ealameddin@gmail.com. Open to the public.
April
2-6 Spring Break. All schools are closed.
19 -- Clairemont Community of Schools Meeting, 5:30 p.m., Marston Middle
School, 3799 Clairemont Drive (92117). Parents, students and community
members are invited to attend this meeting, which discusses educational
issues at the high school and its middle and elementary schools. Schools
in the Clairemont cluster are: Alcott, Bay Park, Cadman, Holmes and Toler
elementary schools, Marston Middle and Clairemont High School. Contact:
Julee Jenkins, julee.jenkins@gmail.com. Open to the public.
20 -- Silver Gate Elementary School Hot Rods & Hogs Fundraiser, 5:30 p.m.,
Liberty Station Conference Center, 2600 Laning Road (92106). Parents,
students and community members are invited to attend Silver Gate
Elementary School¹s largest fundraiser of the year. The event includes a
dinner party and live and silent auctions. Media contact: Sandra McClure,
Principal, 619-222-1139. Public contact: Heather Harris,
heatherharris@cox.net or 619-928-4525. Open to the public.
20 Taste of the Triangle 2012, 7 p.m., UCSD Faculty Club, 9500 Gilman
Dr., #0121 (92093). Parents, students and community members are invited to
attend this annual fundraising event to benefit the five San Diego Unified
schools in University City. The event includes student and faculty
performances, food prepared by some of San Diego¹s top chefs and a silent
auction. Prices are $75 in advance or $85 at the door. Contact: Brian
Barnhorst at taste@uc-educate.org or 858- 677-0989. Open to the public.
* 21 -- Ocean Beach Elementary Celebrates the Arts at Spring Fling, 4-7
p.m., Ocean Beach Elementary School, 4741 Santa Monica Ave. (92107). Ocean
Beach goes to Hollywood in this fundraiser event. Students, family and
community members can walk the red carpet, participate in a
celebrity-look-alike contest, enjoy games and entertainment, and bid in a
silent auction. Contact: Margaret Johnson, Principal, 619-223-1631. Open
to the public.
26 -- College Orientation with Lynn O'Shaughnessy, 6:30 p.m., La Jolla
High School, 750 Nautilus St. (92037). An expert on the college admission
process, O'Shaughnessy is the local author of the Amazon bestseller: The
College Solution: A Guide for Everyone Looking for the Right School at the
Right Price. Contact: Sharon Jones, sharonlj@san.rr.com. Open to the
public.
* 28 -- Reading Literacy & Learning Sponsors Children¹s Book Party,
8:30-10:30 a.m., Spreckels Organ Pavilion, Balboa Park, 1549 El Prado
(92101). All children attending the 28th-annual event will receive a free
book and enjoy live entertainment. Refreshments will be served. Contact:
Roosevelt Brown, director, 619-266-4118 or read4thefuture@aol.com. Open to
the public.
* 30 -- Curie Elementary School Stages Spring Sing, 6 p.m., Curie
Elementary School Auditorium, 4080 Governor Drive (92122). Students in
grades K-3 will perform music that celebrates cultural and social
diversity in their Children of the World concert. Contact: Christopher
Juarez, Principal, 858-453-4184. Open to the public.
30 - May 1 -- California State Science Fair, Grades 6-12, California
Science Center, 700 Exposition Park Drive, Los Angeles (90037). Winners of
the Greater San Diego Science and Engineering Fair will compete for
state-level prizes totaling $50,000. Contact: Nancy Taylor, 858-292-3854
or ntaylor@sdcoe.net. Registration required.
May
* 2 -- Loma Portal Elementary School Kindergarten Tour, 9:30-11 a.m., Loma
Portal Elementary School, 3341 Browning St. (92106). Parents of Pre-K
children and new students can bring their child to the ³Day as a Dolphin,²
a tour featuring student interaction, crafts and stories. Contact: Glenda
Gerde, Principal, 619-223-1683. Open to the public. Registration required.
12 -- Elementary Science Field Day, Grades 4-6, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Lakeside
Middle School, 11833 Woodside Ave. (92040). Students compete in 15 events
by manipulating materials and data. The day culminates with an award
ceremony. Sponsored by the San Diego County Office of Education. Contact:
Nancy Taylor, 858-292-3854 or ntaylor@sdcoe.net. Registration required.
12 -- Middle School Math Field Day, Grades 6-8, 8 a.m., Francis Parker
Middle School, 6501 Linda Vista Road (92111). Students compete in math
activities on topics such as pre-algebra, algebra and geometry. Sponsored
by the Greater San Diego Math Council. Contact: Christi Cole,
858-569-7900, ext. 4207 or ccole@francispaker.org. Registration required.
12 -- Bay Park Elementary PTA Black and White Gala, 6-11 p.m., Hyatt
Regency La Jolla, 3777 La Jolla Village Drive (92122). Evening includes
music, three food stations, a dessert station, silent auction, classroom
art and raffle drawings. $40 per person. Contact: Allison Rogers or
Kristen Miller, 619-276-1471. Open to the public.
17 -- College, Career and Technical Education Project Competition, 4-6
p.m., Celebration Hall, Market Creek Events & Venues at the Joe & Vi
Jacobs Center, 404 Euclid Ave. (92114). Awards for special projects will
be given as students show off the work they've done during the year,
ranging from robots to radios, hors d'oeuvres to can sculptures. Students
from all high schools compete. The event is also to honor community
partners and to encourage new partners to help educate the next generation
of San Diegans. Contact: Shawn Loescher, Director, College, Career and
Technical Education Program, 858-503-1754. Open to the public.
17 -- Clairemont Community of Schools Meeting, 5:30 p.m., Marston Middle
School, 3799 Clairemont Drive (92117). Parents, students and community
members are invited to attend this meeting, which discusses educational
issues at the high school and its middle and elementary schools. Schools
in the Clairemont cluster are: Alcott, Bay Park, Cadman, Holmes and Toler
elementary schools, Marston Middle and Clairemont High School. Contact:
Julee Jenkins, julee.jenkins@gmail.com. Open to the public.
18 -- Point Loma High School Presents Rhapsody on the Point, 6:30 p.m.
Reception & Silent Auction, 7:30 p.m. Concert, Humphrey¹s Concerts on the
Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive (92106). The fifth-annual event includes
hor d¹oeuvres and a silent auction. Kristina Goettler, principal oboist
for the Kansas City Symphony, and Point Loma students will perform.
Proceeds benefit the Point Loma High School instrumental music program.
Public contact: http://sites.google.com/site/rhapsodyonthepoint/ or
vanguard.parent@gmail.com. Media contact: Barbara Samilson, Principal,
619-213-3121. Tickets required.
* 19 -- Loma Portal Elementary Stages Home & Garden Tour, 10 a.m. to 2
p.m., Loma Portal Elementary School, 3314 Browning St. (92106). At this
fundraising event, participants peek into the homes and gardens of eight
or more Loma Portal residences. The event includes a craft fair and
raffle. Recommended donation: $20. Contact: Glenda Gerde, Principal,
619-223-1683. Open to the public.
22 -- Elementary Math Field Day, Grades 4-5, 4 p.m., Canyon View
Elementary School, 9225 Adolphia St. (92129).The Greater San Diego
Mathematics Council and the San Diego County Office of Education¹s annual
competition showcases students¹ prowess in events like Sudoku and mental
math. Contact: Brian Lawler, blawler@csusm.edu. Registration required.
31 -- 24 Challenge Math Competition, Grades 4-6, Marina Village, 1936
Quivira Way (92109). Students compete using the 24 Challenge Single-Double
Digit and Variable cards. Sponsored by the Greater San Diego Math Council
and the San Diego County Office of Education. Contact: Carole Manderson,
619-444-5573 or cmanders@cox.net.
June
8 -- San Diego County Office of Education Presents Project Citizen
Showcase, 9 a.m. to noon, San Diego History Center, Balboa Park, 1649 El
Prado Suite 3 (92101). Students in grades 4-10 will present their
portfolios for the regional Project Citizen competition, which challenges
students to solve social problems by proposing new public policy. Contact:
Janet Mulder, 619-588-5672 or jmulder@sdcoe.net. By application or
invitation only.
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