Friday, December 20, 2013

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

NEWS RELEASE -- Media Calendar from the San Diego Unified School District,
December 20, 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.

DECEMBER

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

JANUARY

6 -- Schools on traditional calendar and district offices reopen.

* 8 -- University City High School Financial Aid Night, 6 p.m., University
City High School, 6949 Genesee Ave. (92122). A Cal-SOAP representative
will provide information about financial aid for seniors going to college.
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) will be explained,
along with the Cal Grant information. Q and A will be available after the
event. Contact: Jeff Olivero, Principal, (858) 457-3040. Open to UC High
families.

* 9 -- La Jolla High College Night, 6 p.m., La Jolla High School, 750
Nautilus St. (92037). Find out all about the FAFSA -- Free Application for
Federal Student Aid -- and applying for colleges and scholarships. Plus,
La Jolla High alums will be on hand to talk about how they're getting
along in college and transitioning from high school. Contact: Dr. Pat
Crowder, Acting Principal, (858) 454-3081. Open to parents/guardians and
students.

* 20 -- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. All schools and offices closed.

* 21 -- Year-round calendar schools reopen.

22 -- Common Core Math Meeting, 6 p.m., Pt. Loma Nazarene University
Liberty Station Conference Center, 2600 Laning Rd. (92106). Parents can
learn about the changes in how math is taught and new expectation for
student learning for students in kindergarten through grade 8. Presented
by Sherry Lawson, Mathematics Program Manager, San Diego Unified School
District, and Mindy Shacklett, Mathematics Coordinator, San Diego County
Office of Education. Media contact: Teresa Walter, Executive Director,
Teaching and Learning, 619-725-7780. Open to the public.

* 27 -- Local Control Funding Formula Presentation, 4:30 p.m., University
City High School, 6949 Genesee Ave. (92122). Leadership from the San Diego
Unified School District will be visiting Cluster Committee and other
parent meetings over the next several months to discuss California's new
school budget plan, called the Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF).
Contact: Martha Alvarez, Director of Government Relations, (916) 798-1338.
Open to the public.

* 30 -- University City High School Tours, 8 a.m., University City High
School, 6949 Genesee Ave. (92122). Parents and guardians of students
eligible to attend University City High School are welcome to join in this
tour of the school's excellent facilities, programs, sports and
activities. Eligible students include those living inside the school's
boundary areas or those who can attend through the CHOICE or VEEP
programs. Contact: Jeff Olivero, Principal, (858) 457-3040. Open to
prospective families.

FEBRUARY

* 6 -- University City High School Tours, 12:30 p.m., University City High
School, 6949 Genesee Ave. (92122). Parents and guardians of students
eligible to attend University City High School are welcome to join in this
tour of the school's excellent facilities, programs, sports and
activities. Eligible students include those living inside the school's
boundary areas or those who can attend through the CHOICE or VEEP
programs. Contact: Jeff Olivero, Principal, (858) 457-3040. Open to
prospective families.

* 14 -- Lincoln Day holiday. All schools and offices closed.

* 17 -- Washington's Birthday. All schools and offices closed.


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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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Wednesday, December 18, 2013

NEWS RELEASE -- SD Unified keeps pace in 'Nation's Report Card'

NEWS RELEASE from the San Diego Unified School District, Dec. 18, 2013

SD UNIFIED KEEPS PACE IN 'NATION'S REPORT CARD'

BIENNIAL NATIONAL TESTING SHOWS DISTRICT CONTINUES AS ONE OF TOP LARGE
CITY SCHOOL SYSTEMS

SAN DIEGO -- The latest biennial "Nation's Report Card" released by the US
Department of Education shows that the San Diego Unified School District
continues to rank near the top of large city school systems across the
country.

The National Assessment of Educational Progress reading and math tests
administered in 2013 reports that San Diego Unified ranks among the
highest performing cities in the nation in fourth- and eighth grade
reading and math. The program tests students across the nation and in each
state, and it allows the 21 participating cities to compare their results
not only to California but to the nation and to other cities outside the
state.

Superintendent Cindy Marten indicated that the district received good
benchmark data from the assessment that will allow the school district to
know where it stands with comparable cities and where reforms will need to
focus going forward.

"Our culture of innovation, excellence, and creativity has allowed
teachers to concentrate on student achievement, giving San Diego Unified a
consistent spot near the top," said Marten. "As we transition to the new
Common Core State Standards, our focus is on increasing rigor, pacing, and
engagement as we challenge ourselves to come up with new ways to address
the persistent achievement gap and achievement in grade 8 math."

In Grade 4 reading, the 2013 score of 218 is up from 2003's score of 208.
The national public average this year was 221 with the large-city score at
212. Los Angeles came in at 205 while Fresno students scored 196.
Districts topping San Diego Unified nominally were Austin, Texas, and
Jefferson County, Ky., 221; Miami-Dade County Fla., 223;
Charlotte-Mecklenburg County, N.C., 226; Hillsborough County, Fla., 228.
As with mathematics, San Diego scored higher than several cities such as
Chicago, Dallas, Houston, and Philadelphia. Houston actually posted a
significant decline in 4th grade reading scores on the 2013 assessment.

Grade 8 reading saw San Diego students score at 260 in 2013, up from the
250 in 2003. The 2013 average for large cities was 258, while the national
average for public schools was 266. Districts topping San Diego Unified
were Jefferson County, Ky., and Austin, Texas, at 261;
Charlotte-Mecklenburg County, N.C., 266; Hillsborough County, Fla., 267.
San Diego scored higher than cities such as Boston, Chicago, Dallas, and
Houston.

In Grade 4 math, San Diego Unified's scores have risen to 241 in 2013 from
226 in 2003--right at the national average and substantially above other
large city schools. The comparable Los Angeles score was 228 and Fresno's
was 220. Districts with somewhat higher scores than San Diego Unified
were: Hillsborough County, Fla., 243; Austin, Texas, 245; and
Charlotte-Mecklenburg, N.C., 247. San Diego scored higher than cities such
as Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, and New York City.

In Grade 8, math, San Diego's 2013 score of 277 was up from the 264 in
2003. The 2013 average for large cities was 276, while the national
average for public schools was 284. Districts topping San Diego Unified
were Houston, 280; Boston, 283; Hillsborough County, Fla., 284; Austin,
Texas, 285; and Charlotte-Mecklenburg County, N.C., 289. Among California
districts, Los Angeles was 205 and Fresno, 196. San Diego out-scored
cities such as Atlanta, Chicago, and Philadelphia.

"Over the last decade, the San Diego schools have posted some of the
largest academic increases of any city nationwide -- something that is
very hard to do given its already high academic achievement compared with
other cities," said Michael Casserly, Executive Director of the Council of
the Great City Schools. "This is particularly impressive given the
frequent leadership transitions, major personnel changes, and significant
budget cuts that the school system has experienced over that period. We
are enormously optimistic about the reforms that the school system is
launching under its new superintendent."

Data on individual schools is not provided by this study. For more
information, visit the NAEP/TUDA website at
http://www.nationsreportcard.gov.

# # #

CONTACT:
Moises Aguirre
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, DISTRICT RELATIONS
San Diego Unified
4100 Normal St, Rm 2232
San Diego, CA 92103
619-725-7104
maguirre@sandi.net

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Friday, December 13, 2013

Post Notice of Special Meeting: ACUESP, December 16, 2013

PLEASE NOTE:

·         Notice of Special Meeting: Advisory Committee for the Utilization of Excess School Property (ACUESP)
Committee Meeting Information:
http://www.sandi.net/Page/53145.    

 

Please forward to staff and as appropriate print and post notices in a prominent, accessible location at your site.

 

Thank you.

Josefina Viorato

Confidential Administrative Assistant II

Board Services

4100 Normal Street, Room 2231

San Diego, CA  92103

( (619) 725-5551

7 (619) 297-5624

* jviorato@sandi.net

 

 

 

Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.’ --Nelson Mandela

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

NEWS RELEASE -- Media Calendar from the San Diego Unified School District,
December 13, 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.

DECEMBER

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

12-20 -- San Diego School of Creative and Performing Arts presents "Into
The Woods" by Stephen Sondheim, Kittleson Little Theater, San Diego School
of Creative and Performing Arts, 2425 Dusk Dr. (92139). The set is
designed to feature the illustrations of the Visual and Media Arts
Students in the 2-Dimensional Design Program. Stunning portraits of the
characters from the show are on display as the actors on stage move
through the musical story. Performances are at 2:30 p.m. Dec. 12; 2 p.m.
and 7 p.m. Dec. 14; 2:30 p.m. Dec. 19; 7 p.m. Dec. 20; 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Dec. 21. Tickets: $8; students, seniors, military $5. Media contact:
Richard Trujillo, Artistic Director, 619-470-0555 ext. 2211. Open to the
public.
14 -- San Diego School of Creative and Performing Arts Open House for
Prospective Students and Families, San Diego School of Creative and
Performing Arts, 2425 Dusk Dr. (92139). Come see a presentation on San
Diego SCPA. Learn about the audition process for high school students and
the open enrollment process for middle school. SCPA is celebrating its
36th year as a public arts magnet high school, featuring five majors and
11 programs of study in the arts, plus an outstanding academic curriculum.
Media contact, Richard Trujillo, Artistic Director, 619-470-0555 ext.
2211. Open to the public.

14 -- Pacific Beach Middle School Beach Cleanup, 9 a.m., Tourmaline
Surfing Park parking lot, foot of Tourmaline Street (92037). Students from
nearby Pacific Beach Middle School will be hitting the beach to clean
things up in this service project. The students are required to do a
variety of public service projects during the school year. Contact: Ernest
Remillard, Principal, (858) 273-9070. Event is in an open, public area.

14 -- Whitman Elementary Fashion Mom Contest, 2 p.m., Whitman Elementary
School, 4050 Appleton St. (92117). Fundraiser for upgrades to school's
playground will have Whitman PTA moms modeling outfits. Audience members
can vote for their favorites. Contact: Pam Thompson, Principal, (858)
273-2700, or Whitman PTA, (858) 863-6626. 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 -- Correia Middle School Holiday Concert, 6:30 p.m., Correia Middle
School, 4302 Valeta St. (92107). Join us for a holiday world tour as our
instrumental ensembles explore how the many cultures that make up our
world celebrate the season. Features guitar ensemble. Contact: Jonathan
McDade, Principal, (619) 222-0476. 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

19 -- Mission Bay High Music Program, "Snow and Tell," 7 p.m., Mission Bay
High School, 2475 Grand Ave. (92109). This concert will feature our
wonderful performance ensembles, including the award winning
Preservationists, Jazz Ensemble and new course ensembles this year, Choir
and Concert Band. Come witness these talented young musicians perform
everything from holiday classics to jazz standards. Admission: $5.
Contact: J.P. Balmat, Music Director, (858) 273-1313. Open to the public.

* 19 -- Holmes Elementary Winter Holiday Program, 6-8 p.m., Holmes
Elementary School, 4902 Mt. Ararat Dr. (92111). Performances galore from
kids in grades kindergarten through six. School expects an overflow crowd
so arrive early. Contact: Jonathan Saipe, Principal, (858) 496-8110. Open
to the public.

19 -- Dana Middle School Instrumental Music Concert, 6:30 p.m., Dana
Middle School, 1775 Chatsworth Blvd. (92106). Come here the sounds of the
talented Dana students. All bands: beginning, intermediate, advanced and
jazz band, as well as beginning and advanced orchestras will be
performing. Contact: Scott Irwin, Principal, (619) 225-3897. Open to the
public.

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

JANUARY

* 22 -- Common Core Math Meeting, 6 p.m., Pt. Loma Nazarene University
Liberty Station Conference Center, 2600 Laning Rd. (92106). Parents can
learn about the changes in how math is taught and new expectation for
student learning for students in kindergarten through grade 8. Media
contact: Teresa Walter, Executive Director, Teaching and Learning,
619-725-7780. Open to the public.

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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.

# # #



Jack Brandais | Communications Department | San Diego Unified School
District | (619) 725-5570 (Desk) | (619) 607-0477 (Cell)

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Post Board Meeting Agendas, December 17, 2013

PLEASE NOTE:

·         Notice and Call of Special Meetings—Tuesday, December 17, 2013
Meeting Information: http://www.sandi.net/page/3248

·         Special Closed Session Agenda—Tuesday, December 17, 2013, 2:00 p.m., Room 2219
Open & Closed Session Meeting Information
: http://www.sandi.net/page/3248.

·         Special Meeting Agenda—Tuesday, December 17, 2013, 5:00 p.m., Emergency Operations Center (EOC), Situation Room
BoardDocs Agenda Link: : http://www.boarddocs.com/ca/sandi/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=9CLPEL5AB1A4.

Please forward to staff and as appropriate, print notice(s) and/or agenda(s) and post in a prominent, accessible location at your site.

 

In addition, refer to the below links for upcoming meetings, agendas, and minutes of the board advisory committees:

·         ACUESP: http://www.sandi.net/Page/53145  

·         Audit and Finance: http://www.sandi.net/Page/53188

·         CAC:  http://www.sandi.net/Page/53171  and http://www.sandi.net/Page/53172

·         CSFC: http://www.sandi.net/Page/53143   

·         CTEAC: http://www.sandi.net/Page/53170  

·         DAC: http://www.sandi.net/Page/53173 and http://www.sandi.net/Page/53174

·         DELAC: http://www.sandi.net/Page/53386  

·         ICOC: http://www.sandi.net/Page/3226

Thank you.

 

Josefina Viorato

Confidential Administrative Assistant II

Board Services

4100 Normal Street, Room 2231

San Diego, CA  92103

( (619) 725-5551

7 (619) 297-5624

* jviorato@sandi.net

 

 

 

Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.’ --Nelson Mandela

 

Wednesday, December 11, 2013

MEDIA ADVISORY: San Diego Unified Names Kevin Beiser New Board President

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

                                                                                     

For more information: Kevin Beiser

(619) 838-5274

 

 

MEDIA ADVISORY

 

San Diego Unified Names Kevin Beiser New Board President

Board Trustee Marne Foster Named Vice President

 

 

SAN DIEGO — (December 11, 2013) On Tuesday, December 10th, San Diego Unified School Board of Trustees elected Kevin Beiser its new President and fellow Trustee Marne Foster as Vice President.

 

“I look forward to working together to continue improving public education with quality schools in every neighborhood,” Beiser said shortly after the meeting.

 

Beiser was elected to the Board of Trustees in 2010 representing District B and is also a Math teacher. Prior to his election, Beiser’s work with his students earned him “San Diego Math Teacher of the Year” honors in 2008-2009.

 

“My experience in the classroom, working side by side with school administrators and parents alike has given me a unique insight as to how the policies that are developed by the Board and the Superintendent’s office affect those of us on the front lines,” Beiser said. “I’m honored that my Board colleagues found that experience helpful and I look forward to working with Superintendent Marten to continue creating a world-class classroom experience for our students.”

 

Beiser had served as Board Vice President for one year and hands that position over to San Diego native Marne Foster, who represents District E. “I'm excited!” said Foster. “I look forward to continuing this work to create the conditions where ALL students can succeed, and value the listening and collaborating with SDUSD internal and external stakeholders to make it happen."

 

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Melissa Hudson for

President, Kevin Beiser

Board of Education

4100 Normal Street, Room 2231

San Diego, CA 92103-2682

Office: (619) 725-5550

Fax: (619) 297-5624

kevinbeiser@sandi.net

P Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail.

 

Monday, December 9, 2013

MEDIA ADVISORY -- Hour of Code Activity for Over 4,000 SDUSD Students

MEDIA ADVISORY December 9, 2013

Contact: Lisa McDonnell
(619) 306-3957

Hour of Code Activity for Over 4,000 SDUSD Students

WHAT: Over 4,000 San Diego Unified students will participate in a massive campaign to get 10 million students of all ages to participate in a self-guided activity geared to encourage interest in the field of computer science. The event is called The Hour of Code and highlights Computer Science Education Week.

WHEN: Tuesday and Thursday, December 10 and 12 (rain or shine)

WHERE: Various middle and high schools throughout the district
Please contact Lisa McDonnell for a list of participating schools

VISUALS: Students collaborating with other students on online tutorials.

BACKGROUND: The Hour of Code is a massive campaign to get 10 million students of all ages to participate in a self-guided activity that every student, in every classroom, can do. The event takes place during the second week of December (Dec. 9 – 13) to highlight Computer Science Education Week, a celebration geared to encourage interest in the field and show that anyone can learn the basics. Simple computer science activities can help nurture creativity, problem solving skills and critical thinking. By getting a feel for computational thinking early, students will have a foundation for classes in any future career path and shows students how to create, not simply use, new technology. As Steve Jobs stated, "Everybody in this country should learn how to program a computer . . . because it teaches you how to think."

This year, the Office of College, Career and Technical Education is supporting middle and high schools throughout the district to participate. A group of teachers chose a lesson that can be accomplished at both the middle and high school levels and presents an easy-to-understand example of the thinking behind writing computer code. Select high school courses will participate on Tuesday, December 10th while select middle school courses will participate on Thursday, December 12th.

Many of the targeted high school courses will be asked to send a few students to the middle school in their cluster to assist the students there. The activities are self-guided, online tutorials. There may also be a sampling of local business professionals assisting in the participating classrooms throughout the week.

The courses involved in the Hour of Code are not just computer science courses. Additional curriculum areas include Engineering courses at both the middle and high school levels, Geographic Information Systems, Business Management and Ownership, Website Architecture, Statistics, Marketing, Intermediate Algebra, English and many others. Photography students from Point Loma and Kearny Digital Media and Design High Schools will be traveling the district to digitally record the event.

For more information about The Hour of Code, visit. http://csedweek.org/.

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Friday, December 6, 2013

Post Board Meeting Agendas, December 10, 2013

PLEASE NOTE:

· Closed Session Agenda—Tuesday, December 10, 2013, 2:00 p.m., Room 2249
Open & Closed Session Meeting Information: http://www.sandi.net/page/3248.

· Regular Meeting Agenda—Tuesday, December 10, 2013, 5:00 p.m., Auditorium
BoardDocs Agenda Link: http://www.boarddocs.com/ca/sandi/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=95BSY4727BBB.
Please forward to staff and as appropriate, print notice(s) and/or agenda(s) and post in a prominent, accessible location at your site.

In addition, refer to the below links for upcoming meetings, agendas, and minutes of the board advisory committees:

· ACUESP: http://www.sandi.net/Page/53145

· Audit and Finance: http://www.sandi.net/Page/53188

· CAC: http://www.sandi.net/Page/53171 and http://www.sandi.net/Page/53172

· CSFC: http://www.sandi.net/Page/53143

· CTEAC: http://www.sandi.net/Page/53170

· DAC: http://www.sandi.net/Page/53173 and http://www.sandi.net/Page/53174

· DELAC: http://www.sandi.net/Page/53386

· ICOC: http://www.sandi.net/Page/3226
Thank you.

Josefina Viorato [cid:image004.png@01CC7904.37B460E0]
Confidential Administrative Assistant II
[San Diego Unified - Where Every Student is a Star]
Board Services
4100 Normal Street, Room 2231
San Diego, CA 92103
• (619) 725-5551
7 (619) 297-5624
jviorato@sandi.net<mailto:jviorato@sandi.net>



'Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.' --Nelson Mandela

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

NEWS RELEASE -- Media Calendar from the San Diego Unified School District,
December 6, 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.

DECEMBER

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

* 7 -- Correia Music at Barons Marketplace, noon-2 p.m., 4001 W. Point
Loma Blvd., (92110). Barons Marketplace is holding an event to support
Correia Instrumental Music this Saturday December 7th from 12-2pm. Hear
great music from our Correia music students both past and present, sample
food, enter the raffle for some great prizes. Performances given by the
Pt. Loma Flute Choir, Correia String Quartet: Strings by the Sea, Correia
Jazz Ensemble, and Correia Alum, Allison Bell, Jaden Rosenthal, Ian Ross &
Easton Espinosa of the very popular band Fate by Friday. Contact: Barons
Marketplace, 619-223-4397. Open to the public.

* 8 -- La Jolla Christmas Parade, 2 p.m., Girard Avenue and Prospect
Street, La Jolla (92037). University City High School "Centurion Sound"
Marching Band and Color Guard, the Standley Middle School Marching Band,
Doyle Elementary Girl Scout Brownie Troop 3876 and vehicles from La Jolla
High are scheduled to participate in the annual event. Contact:
www.ljparade.com. Open to the public.

9 -- Local Control Funding Formula Presentation, 6 p.m., Zamorano
Elementary School, 2655 Casey St. (92139). District staff will be
discussing the new California education Local Control Funding Formula
(LCFF), which will allow local districts more discretion over spending and
the additional funds that will come from the passage of Prop. 30 in 2012.
Part of the Morse High School cluster meeting. Media contact: Jack
Brandais, Communications Department, 619-725-5570. Open to the public.

* 10 -- Standley Middle School Winter Concert I, 7 p.m., Standley Middle
School, 6298 Radcliffe Dr. (92122). First of three concerts; this one
features the Intermediate Band 7-8 and Jazz Band. Contact: Heidi Eastcott,
Principal, (858) 455-0550. Open to the public.

10, 12 -- Hour of Code, various schools. Student activity surrounding
computer programming and problem solving. It's a one-hour introduction to
computer science, designed to demystify "code" and show that anyone can
learn the basics to be a maker, a creator, and an innovator. High schools
and middle schools around the district will have students follow the same
tutorial to write computer code as part of national Computer Science
Education Week. High School, Dec. 10; Middle Schools, Dec. 12. Full list
of schools and classes participating available. Various business members
from the community will be helping in specific classrooms. Contact: Lisa
McDonnell, CCTE, lmcdonnell@sandi.net or 619-306-3957. Open to registered
classroom supporters and media.

* 11 -- Standley Middle School Winter Concert II, 7 p.m., Standley Middle
School, 6298 Radcliffe Dr. (92122). Second of three concerts; this one
features the Advanced Orchestra, Quartet and Advanced Band. Contact: Heidi
Eastcott, Principal, (858) 455-0550. Open to the public.

* 11 -- Correia Middle School Holiday Concert, 6:30 p.m., Correia Middle
School, 4302 Valeta St. (92107). Join us for a holiday world tour as our
instrumental ensembles explore how the many cultures that make up our
world celebrate the season. Features bands, orchestra, flute choir and
jazz combo. Contact: Jonathan McDade, Principal, (619) 222-0476. Open to
the public.

11 -- Pt. Loma High Master Plan Update Meeting, 6 p.m., Pt. Loma High
School, 2335 Chatsworth Blvd. (92106). The long-range site master plan for
Point Loma High School is being updated. The site master plan provides a
road map for the near- and long-term growth and redevelopment of the
school. It will also assist in planning capital facilities bond projects
at Point Loma High. Contact: Cynthia Reed-Porter, 858-637-3607. Open to
the public.

* 12 -- Standley Middle School Winter Concert III, 7 p.m., Standley Middle
School, 6298 Radcliffe Dr. (92122). Last of three concerts; this one
features the Intermediate 6 Orchestra, Intermediate 6 Band. Contact: Heidi
Eastcott, Principal, (858) 455-0550. Open to the public.

* 12-20 -- San Diego School of Creative and Performing Arts presents "Into
The Woods" by Stephen Sondheim, Kittleson Little Theater, San Diego School
of Creative and Performing Arts, 2425 Dusk Dr. (92139). The set is
designed to feature the illustrations of the Visual and Media Arts
Students in the 2-Dimensional Design Program. Stunning portraits of the
characters from the show are on display as the actors on stage move
through the musical story. Performances are at 2:30 p.m. Dec. 12; 2 p.m.
and 7 p.m. Dec. 14; 2:30 p.m. Dec. 19; 7 p.m. Dec. 20; 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Dec. 20. Tickets: $8; students, seniors, military $5. Media contact:
Richard Trujillo, Artistic Director, 619-470-0555 ext. 2211. Open to the
public.

12 -- Local Control Funding Formula Presentation, 6 p.m., Kearny High
School, 7651 Wellington St. (92115). District staff will be discussing the
new California education Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF), which will
allow local districts more discretion over spending and the additional
funds that will come from the passage of Prop. 30 in 2012. Part of the
Kearny High School cluster meeting. Media contact: Jack Brandais,
Communications Department, 619-725-5570. Open to the public.

* 13 -- Standley Middle School Marching Band at University City Tree
Lighting Ceremony, 6:30 p.m., Standley Recreation Center, 3585 Governor
Dr. (92122). It's the 12th annual holiday tradition in the University City
neighborhood and the Standley Middle School Marching Band will be there to
help keep the cheer going. Contact: Heidi Eastcott, Principal, (858)
455-0550. Open to the public.

* 14 -- San Diego School of Creative and Performing Arts Open House for
Prospective Students and Families, San Diego School of Creative and
Performing Arts, 2425 Dusk Dr. (92139). Come see a presentation on San
Diego SCPA. Learn about the audition process for high school students and
the open enrollment process for middle school. SCPA is celebrating its
36th year as a public arts magnet high school, featuring five majors and
11 programs of study in the arts, plus an outstanding academic curriculum.
Media contact, Richard Trujillo, Artistic Director, 619-470-0555 ext.
2211. Open to the public.

14 -- Pacific Beach Middle School Beach Cleanup, 9 a.m., Tourmaline
Surfing Park parking lot, foot of Tourmaline Street (92037). Students from
nearby Pacific Beach Middle School will be hitting the beach to clean
things up in this service project. The students are required to do a
variety of public service projects during the school year. Contact: Ernest
Remillard, Principal, 4676 Ingraham St. (92109). Event is in an open,
public area.

14 -- Whitman Elementary Fashion Mom Contest, 2 p.m., Whitman Elementary
School, 4050 Appleton St. (92117). Fundraiser for upgrades to school's
playground will have Whitman PTA moms modeling outfits. Audience members
can vote for their favorites. Contact: Pam Thompson, Principal, (858)
273-2700, or Whitman PTA, (858) 863-6626. 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.

* 11 -- Correia Middle School Holiday Concert, 6:30 p.m., Correia Middle
School, 4302 Valeta St. (92107). Join us for a holiday world tour as our
instrumental ensembles explore how the many cultures that make up our
world celebrate the season. Features guitar ensemble. Contact: Jonathan
McDade, Principal, (619) 222-0476. 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

* 19 -- Mission Bay High Music Program, "Snow and Tell," 7 p.m., Mission
Bay High School, 2475 Grand Ave. (92109). This concert will feature our
wonderful performance ensembles, including the award winning
Preservationists, Jazz Ensemble and new course ensembles this year, Choir
and Concert Band. Come witness these talented young musicians perform
everything from holiday classics to jazz standards. Admission: $5.
Contact: J.P. Balmat, Music Director, (858) 273-1313. Open to the public.

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

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Wednesday, December 4, 2013

MEDIA ADVISORY -- Upcoming shows, events at San Diego School of Creative and Performing Arts

Reporters and editors: Here are two news releases about upcoming events at
the San Diego School of Creative and Performing Arts. Contact Richard
Trujillo, Artistic Director, at (619) 470-0555 ext. 2211, should you have
any questions.

Jack Brandais | Communications Department | San Diego Unified School
District | (619) 725-5570 (Desk) | (619) 607-0477 (Cell)


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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2013
MEDIA ADVISORY: The SCPA Presents ³INTO THE WOODS²

Contact: Richard Trujillo, Artistic Director @ (619) 470-0555 ext. 2211

The San Diego School of Creative and Performing Arts presents ³Into The
Woods², by Stephen Sondheim.

WHAT: The San Diego SCPA announces the start of its 36th Mainstage Season
with the musical production of Stephen Sondheim¹s INTO THE WOODS. Tickets:
$8 Adults, and $5 Students, Seniors and Military.

WHEN: December 12 @ 2:30pm, 14 @ 2pm and 7pm, 19 @ 2:30pm, 20 @ 7pm and
21 @ 2pm and 7pm, 2013.

WHERE: The San Diego SCPA, 2425 Dusk Drive, San Diego, 92139 in The
Kittelson Little Theatre.

VISUALS: The set is designed to feature the illustrations of the Visual
and Media Arts Students in the 2 Dimensional Design Program. Stunning
portraits of the characters from the show are on display as the actors on
stage move through the musical story. Art, music, and beautiful vocals
are at the center of this popular musical treat!

MORE DETAILS: ³Into The Woods²: was originally directed by James Lapine
at The Old Globe under the artistic direction of Jack O¹Brien. Recently
NY1 Television Station out of New York City was here at The SCPA to shoot
a rehearsal of our version of the show for their syndicated program ³On
Stage America². Tickets are available for purchase online at
www.sandi.net/scpa, just click on ³Performances²

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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2013
MEDIA ADVISORY: Announcing The SCPA OPEN HOUSE
Contact: Richard Trujillo, Artistic Director @ (619) 470-0555 ext. 2211

The San Diego School of Creative and Performing Arts is announcing its
Annual OPEN HOUSE for Prospective Students and Families.

WHAT: The San Diego SCPA announces that its opening its doors once again
for The Annual OPEN HOUSE for prospective students and families.

WHEN: December 14th, 2013 from 9-11am.

WHERE: The San Diego SCPA, 2425 Dusk Drive, San Diego, 92139 in The SCPA
Library.

VISUALS: Come see a presentation on The San Diego SCPA. Learn about the
audition process for high school students and the open enrollment process
for middle school. Via our website you will learn what to look for, what
to expect, what to bring, what to prepare, and about our award-winning
dual curriculum.

MORE DETAILS: The San Diego SCPA is a college preparatory arts-focused
school in the San Diego Unified School District. The campus holds grades
6-8, and a magnet creative and performing arts high school program. The
SCPA is celebrating its 36th year as a public arts magnet high school, and
features five majors and 11 programs of study in the arts, plus an
outstanding academic curriculum. More information is available at
www.sandi.net/scpa.

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Tuesday, December 3, 2013

RE: Media Advisory: San Diego Unified Trains "Solar Champions"

Date correction: Tomorrow, Wednesday, Dec. 4, is when the workshop occurs.

Cynthia Reed-Porter, Communications Supervisor | Communications Office | San Diego Unified School District
Office: 858-637-3607 | Mobile: 619-546-3378 | E-mail: creed-porter@sandi.net


-----Original Message-----
From: Reed-Porter Cynthia
Sent: Tuesday, December 03, 2013 1:52 PM
Subject: Media Advisory: San Diego Unified Trains "Solar Champions"

MEDIA ADVISORY -- Dec. 3, 2013
Contact: Cynthia Reed-Porter, 619-546-3378

San Diego Unified, County Office of Education and Solar Contractor Team Up to Train "Solar Champions"

WHAT:  Nearly 30 San Diego Unified School District teachers are becoming "Solar Champions." Tomorrow, the school district will host a workshop for those teachers to help them incorporate the solar energy/technology they now have at their schools into their curriculum.

WHEN:  Wednesday, Dec. 4, 3:30-6:30 p.m.

WHERE: Physical Plant Operations Center, 4860 Ruffner Road, San Diego, CA 92111 -- Media parking will be available on site.

VISUALS: Assembly of solar car kits (provided by Main Street Power), activities focused on solar energy, demonstration of the on-site "energy portal" that provides historical and real-time energy production information that can be downloaded for use in the classroom, and other classroom kits/materials focused on energy conservation.

INTERVIEWS: Teachers, Main Street Power executive and curriculum consultant, Kim Bess, energy education coordinator at the San Diego County Office of Education; and district officials associated with sustainability programs and curriculum. (Interviews available in English and Spanish.)

MORE DETAILS: Main Street Power is a solar contractor that recently completed the installation of roof-top solar systems at 29 of the district's schools. As part of its contract with the district, Main Street Power is providing the teachers with training and classroom solar car kits, as well as materials on solar energy/technology that are aligned with the districts' science curriculum. The company is also giving each school a computer that will serve as an "energy portal."

In addition, Kim Bess, energy education coordinator at the San Diego County Office of Education, will walk the teachers through classroom kits/materials associated with "Energy and You," an energy efficiency education program aligned with the California Science Content Standards. The program is designed to teach students and their families the benefits of conserving energy, and how their actions can "save energy, save money, and save the planet!" "Energy and You" is supported by a grant from the Public Utilities Commission that requires all utility companies to provide energy conservation and education programs.

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Office: 858-637-3607 | Mobile: 619-546-3378 | E-mail: creed-porter@sandi.net



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Media Advisory: San Diego Unified Trains "Solar Champions"

MEDIA ADVISORY -- Dec. 3, 2013
Contact: Cynthia Reed-Porter, 619-546-3378

San Diego Unified, County Office of Education and Solar Contractor Team Up to Train "Solar Champions"

WHAT:  Nearly 30 San Diego Unified School District teachers are becoming "Solar Champions." Tomorrow, the school district will host a workshop for those teachers to help them incorporate the solar energy/technology they now have at their schools into their curriculum.

WHEN:  Wednesday, Dec. 2, 3:30-6:30 p.m.

WHERE: Physical Plant Operations Center, 4860 Ruffner Road, San Diego, CA 92111 -- Media parking will be available on site.

VISUALS: Assembly of solar car kits (provided by Main Street Power), activities focused on solar energy, demonstration of the on-site "energy portal" that provides historical and real-time energy production information that can be downloaded for use in the classroom, and other classroom kits/materials focused on energy conservation.

INTERVIEWS: Teachers, Main Street Power executive and curriculum consultant, Kim Bess, energy education coordinator at the San Diego County Office of Education; and district officials associated with sustainability programs and curriculum. (Interviews available in English and Spanish.)

MORE DETAILS: Main Street Power is a solar contractor that recently completed the installation of roof-top solar systems at 29 of the district's schools. As part of its contract with the district, Main Street Power is providing the teachers with training and classroom solar car kits, as well as materials on solar energy/technology that are aligned with the districts' science curriculum. The company is also giving each school a computer that will serve as an "energy portal."

In addition, Kim Bess, energy education coordinator at the San Diego County Office of Education, will walk the teachers through classroom kits/materials associated with "Energy and You," an energy efficiency education program aligned with the California Science Content Standards. The program is designed to teach students and their families the benefits of conserving energy, and how their actions can "save energy, save money, and save the planet!" "Energy and You" is supported by a grant from the Public Utilities Commission that requires all utility companies to provide energy conservation and education programs.

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Cynthia Reed-Porter, Communications Supervisor | Communications Office | San Diego Unified School District
Office: 858-637-3607 | Mobile: 619-546-3378 | E-mail: creed-porter@sandi.net



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Monday, December 2, 2013

MEDIA ADVISORY -- SD Unified Holds Trayvon Martin-George Zimmerman Dialogue

MEDIA ADVISORY from the San Diego Unified School District, Dec. 2, 2013

SD UNIFIED HOLDS TRAYVON MARTIN-GEORGE ZIMMERMAN COMMUNITY DIALOGUE

WHAT: Trayvon Martin-George Zimmerman Panel Discussion and Community Input

WHEN: 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2013

WHERE: Auditorium, Eugene Brucker Education Center, 4100 Normal St. (92103)

DETAILS: San Diego Unified School District's Office of Race Human
Relations and Advocacy has organized a panel of local experts to help
facilitate a dialogue about the Trayvon Martin-George Zimmerman case. On
July 30, the San Diego Unified Board of Education asked that the
Superintendent and the district¹s Office of Race Human Relations and
Advocacy to create this learning opportunity. As part of the district's
Vision 2020, San Diego Unified is supporting schools to be neighborhood
centers; as such, school sites can serve to host community forums to have
this Common-Core-aligned critical dialogue.

Speakers will discuss the case and the public response. Members of the
audience will submit question or comments that will be discussed by
speakers.

PANELISTS/PHOTOS: Scheduled panelists are: a student-body president from a
San Diego Unified high school; a parent of a San Diego Unified student;
Dr. Alberto Ochoa, San Diego State University; Chief Rueben Littlejohn,
San Diego Unified School Police Department; Danell Scarborough, City of
San Diego Human Relations Commission; Dr. Joe Fulcher, San Diego Unified
School District Chief of Student Services; Dr. John Robert Brown, retired
district administrator, author, and education consultant; Lynn
Sharpe-Underwood, City of San Diego Commission on Gang Prevention and
Intervention; Prof. Jesse Mills, University of San Diego; Philip Liburd,
NAACP; Tina Malka, Anti-Defamation League.

CONTACT: Moisés G. Aguirre, Executive Director, District Relations, (619)
725-7104

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