MEDIA ADVISORY -- Media Calendar from the San Diego Unified School District

NEWS RELEASE -- Media Calendar from the San Diego Unified School District,
November 15, 2013

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.

Please note that if items are listed as "not open to the public," that
means accredited members of the media are invited, but the general public
is not. These are generally items during the school day.

* 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.

NOVEMBER

Through Dec. 18 -- Junior ROTC Holiday Food Drive, various high schools.
JROTC students of the San Diego Unified School District conduct a Holiday
Season food drive to help those in need. Students, teachers, families and
faculty members also support the donation effort. Those wishing to donate
to this cause can deliver canned or dried food to your local JROTC High
School Program. Donated canned and dried goods go to various local
charities, churches and food banks to be distributed to families just
before the holidays. Contact: David Guzman, JROTC Program Manager,
858-496-8203. Open to the public

* 16 -- Handmade in San Diego Craft Fair, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sessions
Elementary School, 2150 Beryl St. (92109). More than 75 artists and
crafters are expected to display items, with proceeds going to Kate
Sessions Elementary School. Contact: sessionsfundraising@gmail.com. Open
to the public.

* 16 -- Watershed Avengers, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Hamilton Elementary School,
2807 Fairmount Ave. (92105). District partners Ocean Discovery Institute
are inviting students and families from throughout the district to learn
about San Diego's watershed area. Close-toed shoes required. Contact:
Ocean Discovery Institute, 858-488-3849. Open to the public.

* 18 -- Smart Cyber Choices Presentation, 9:20 a.m., Pacific Beach Middle
School, 4676 Ingraham St. (92109) The San Diego Internet Crimes Against
Children Task Force and the San Diego Police Foundation are providing
tools to help kids and parents make smart cyber choices. Students, staff
and parents will be available for interview. Media contact: Jack Brandais,
San Diego Unified Communications Department, (619) 725-5570. Not open to
the public.


18 -- Serra High School Cluster Meeting, 6 p.m., Miller Elementary School,
4343 Shields St. (92124). 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 Serra
cluster are Serra High School, Farb and De Portola middle schools, and
Hancock, Kumeyaay, Miller, Tierrasanta and Vista Grande elementary
schools. Contact: Courtney Rizzo, Principal, Farb Middle School,
858-397-6750; and Ryan Brock, Principal, De Portola Middle School,
858-496-8080. Open to the public.

18 -- University City High School Cluster Meeting, 4:30 p.m., University
City High School, 6949 Genesee Ave. (92122). 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. University City High School, Standley Middle School, Curie,
Doyle, Spreckels elementary schools. Contact: Jeff Olivero, Principal,
University City High School, (858) 457-3040. Open to the public.

18 -- Mira Mesa High School Cluster Meeting, 4:30 p.m., Mira Mesa High
School, 10510 Reagan Rd. (92126). 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
Mira Mesa High Cluster are Mira Mesa High School, Challenger and
Wangenheim middle schools, Ericson, Hage, Hickman, Mason, Sandburg and
Walker elementary schools. Contact: Bob Turner, bturner4@san.rr.com. Open
to the public.

* 19 -- Sessions Elementary Primary Grades Concert, 6:30 p.m., Sessions
Elementary School, 2150 Beryl St. (92109). Jill Nooren will conduct "The
Unity Tree," performed by grades transitional-kindergarten, kindergarten,
1-2. Contact: TK, K, 1, 2. Contact: Margaret Joseph, Principal, (858)
273-3111. Open to the public.

20 -- Scripps Ranch Schools Committee, 4 p.m., Marshall Middle School,
9700 Avenue of Nations (92131). 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
Scripps Ranch cluster are Scripps Ranch High School, Marshall Middle
School, and Dingeman, Ellen Browning Scripps, Jerabek and Miramar Ranch
elementary schools. Contact: Michelle Irwin, co-chair, mirwin1@sandi.net.
Open to the public.

20 -- Paranormal Theatre, 7 p.m., Scripps Ranch High School, 10410 Treena
St. (92123). Paranormal Theatre will utilize a cast and crew of 30
students in a diverse showcase of performance arts pieces. Proceeds go to
Scripps Ranch High School theater department and the San Diego Unified
School District Visual and Performing Arts Department. Contact: Patrick
Garcia, Scripps Ranch High School, 858-256-2705. Open to the public with
admission charge.

* 21 -- Sessions Elementary Upper Grades Concert, 6:30 p.m., Sessions
Elementary School, 2150 Beryl St. (92109). Jill Nooren will conduct "A
World of Music," performed by upper grade students (2-5). Contact:
Margaret Joseph, Principal, (858) 273-3111. Open to the public.

21 -- National Parent Involvement Day, The San Diego Unified School
District and the San Diego Unified Council of PTAs invite everyone to
celebrate National Parent Involvement Day. It provides a yearly
opportunity for schools to welcome, honor, and highlight the powerful
contributions parents and caregivers provide at school and home to support
student success. Contact: Bea Fernandez, Parent Outreach and Engagement
Program Manager, 619-293-4431. Activities at schools may be open to the
public.

21 ­ Garfield High School Thanksgiving on the Prado, noon, The Prado
Restaurant, 1549 El Prado (92101). Garfield High School Culinary Arts and
Hospitality, Tourism & Recreation students, along with the chefs from The
Prado restaurant will serve a gourmet Thanksgiving feast to guests. This
is a fundraiser sponsored by the Garfield High School Foundation. Proceeds
will benefit the students of Garfield High School. Tickets are $40 in
advance by Nov. 4 or $50 at the door. Contact: Jeanette Arthur, P.O. Box
84992, San Diego, CA 92138-4992, or purplemej@mail.com. Open to the
public.

21 -- Patrick Henry High School Cluster Meeting, 4:30 p.m., Patrick Henry
High School, 6702 Wandermere Dr. (92120). 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 Henry cluster are: Patrick Henry High School, Lewis and Pershing
middle schools, and Benchley/Weinberger, Dailard, Foster, Gage, Green,
Hardy, Hearst and Marvin elementary schools. Contact: Brad Callahan,
Principal, Lewis Middle School, 619- 583-3233. Open to the public.

21 -- 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: Clairemont High School, Marston Middle
Schoo, Alcott, Bay Park, Cadman, Holmes and Toler elementary schools.
Contact: Julee Jenkins, julee.jenkins@gmail.com . Open to the public.

21 -- Hoover High School/College Avenue Compact Candidate Banquet, 5:45
p.m., Hoover High School Cafeteria, 4474 El Cajon Blvd. (92115). This
event honors the families of students from the class of 2015, currently
juniors, who are on-track for admission to San Diego State University with
an overall grade point average of 3.0 or higher, are meeting college
preparatory requirements and have earned the appropriate number of high
school credits. Students will be recognized at this event and awarded
certificates. Contact: Melissa Naranjo, 619-344-4512; or Laura Angel
Zavala, 619-344-4515. Not open to the public.

25 -- Thanksgiving Break. Schools closed Nov. 25-29. District offices
closed Nov. 28-29.

DECEMBER

2 -- Pt. Loma Cluster Schools Board meeting, 6:30 p.m., Correia Middle
School, 4302 Valeta St. (92107). 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 Pt.
Loma cluster are: Barnard, Cabrillo, Dewey, Loma Portal, Ocean Beach,
Silver Gate and Sunset View elementary schools; Correia and Dana middle
schools; Pt. Loma High School. Contact: Laura Caffo, lmcinsd@gmail.com.
Open to the public.

2 -- Crawford High Cluster Meeting, 5 p.m., Mann Middle School, 4345 54th
St. (92115). 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 Crawford cluster are:
Clay, Euclid, Fay, Ibarra, Marshall, Oak Park and Rolando Park elementary
schools; Carver K-8; Mann Middle School; and Crawford High School.
Contact: Jake Medcalf, jakem@ljpres.org. Open to the public.

3 -- Trayvon Martin-George Zimmerman Community Dialogue, 6-8 p.m., Eugene
Brucker Education Center Auditorium, 4100 Normal St. (92103). This event
will offer the opportunity for students to interact in a facilitated
conversation with organizations that have partnered with San Diego
Unified, including the NAACP, the Anti-Defamation League, the City of San
Diego Human Relations Commission, Assembly Member Dr. Shirley Weber, and
the District Attorney¹s Office. Contact: Moises Aguirre, Executive
Director of District Relations, at (619) 725-7104. Open to the public.

* 14 -- We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution high school
competition, Grossmont College, 8800 Grossmont College Drive, El Cajon.
Students' study of the Constitution culminates in a simulated
congressional hearing, demonstrating understanding of their course of
study on the U.S. Constitution in front of judges who evaluate their
knowledge. Sponsored by the San Diego County Office of Education. Contact:
Janet Mulder, 619-588-5672. Open to the public.

* 18 -- We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution middle school
competition, Grossmont College, 8800 Grossmont College Drive, El Cajon.
Students' study of the Constitution culminates in a simulated
congressional hearing, demonstrating understanding of their course of
study on the U.S. Constitution in front of judges who evaluate their
knowledge. Sponsored by the San Diego County Office of Education. Contact:
Janet Mulder, 619-588-5672. Open to the public


* 23-Jan. 3 -- Winter Break, all schools and offices closed.

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-- To separate public events from school functions we'd like you to
cover, items open to the public are now labeled as such. "Not open to the
public" means that you're welcome to cover it, but it's not something to
list in an events calendar or announce 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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