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

MEDIA ADVISORY -- Media Calendar from the San Diego Unified School
District, February 13, 2014

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.

FEBRUARY

* 13-15 ­ Shrek the Musical, 7 p.m. (most performances), Mira Mesa High
School Theater, 10510 Reagan Rd. (92126). Collaboration between Mira Mesa
High Performing Arts Department and College, Career and Technical
Education Arts Management and Technical Theatre to produce the Broadway
hit Shrek: The Musical. More than 150 students make up the cast, orchestra
and theater technicians. This is the annual musical following a rich
history of productions including Les Miserables, Phantom of the Opera and
Aida. Tickets available at www.miramesatheatre.org. Contact: Daniel
Kriley, Theatre Instructor. Information: dkriley@sandi.net or 858-566-2262
x4401. Open to the public. (Note correction of date.)

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

15 -- 57th Annual Massing of the Colors and Service of Remembrance, 10:30
a.m., Balboa Park, Spreckels Organ Pavilion, Balboa Park, 1549 El Prado
(92101). This inspiring patriotic service is a tribute to our flag, those
who are serving our nation, and those who sacrificed their lives in
defense of our continued freedom. The San Diego Chapter of the Military
Order of World Wars organizes this annual event with JROTC color guards,
civic organizations, veteran¹s groups, US Marine Corps Band, military
units and community leaders. Media contact: LTC(R) David Guzman, JROTC
Program Manager, (858) 496-8203. Open to the public

15 -- Deadline for school choice applications for the 2014-15 school year.
Contact: Neighborhood Schools and Enrollment Options, (619) 725-5672.

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

18 -- Superintendent asks San Diegans to "dream together" and chart course
for schools, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Patrick Henry High School, 6702 Wandermere
Dr. (92120). Sub-District B representative and Board President Kevin
Beiser hosts this "Vision 20/20 Forum" which provides input on what is
working, what could be improved upon, and how will the district and
community work together to accomplish the district¹s Vision 2020. The
answers to these questions will help chart the course of California's
second-largest school district. Contact: Moisés Aguirre, Executive
Director, District Relations, (619) 725-7104. Open to the public.

* 19 -- National Math and Science Institute Grant Announcement,
(tentative), 10:30 a.m., Serra High School, 5156 Santo Rd. (92124). The
high school has received a grant of more than $700,000 to help students
learn math and science. Date and time of announcement are tentative;
release will follow on Tuesday, Feb. 18. Contact: Jack Brandais, San Diego
Unified Communications, 619-725-5570. Open to media only.

20 -- Evening with UC San Diego, 6 p.m., Lincoln High School, 4777
Imperial Avenue. Sponsored by CalSOAP, the event is for parents and
students to learn about post-high school options, including attending UC
San Diego. Alumni and leaders from UC San Diego and the San Diego Unified
School District will be on hand to discuss college life, financial aid and
other issues. San Diego Unified School District Superintendent Cindy
Marten and Dr. Pradeep K. Khosla, Chancellor of UC San Diego, are
scheduled to attend. Media contact: Jack Brandais, Communications
Department, San Diego Unified, 619-725-5570. Public contact, CalSOAP,
www.sandiegocalsoap.com. Open to the public.

* 20 -- Common Core State Standards Mathematics Presentation, 5:40 p.m.,
Marston Middle School Library, 3799 Clairemont Dr. (92117). A district
representative will be on hand to talk about the shift to common core and
how it will change math curriculum. We will also look at math pathways for
secondary schools and how parents can support their students at home.
Contact: Julee Jenkins, Clairemont Community of Schools,
julee.jenkins@gmail.com. Open to the public.

* 22 -- Military Pathways: College to Success, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., UC San
Diego, 9500 Gilman Drive (92093). Military parents and dependents will
receive information on college admissions, financial aid and Veterans
Administration benefits, panels and other information. More details and
registration, admissions.ucsd.edu/events. Contact: Timothy Borch, UC San
Diego, veteransinco@ad.ucsd.edu. Open to military retirees, veterans and
families.

22 -- CalSOAP Cash for College/FAFSA Workshop, 9 a.m., Hoover High School,
4474 El Cajon Blvd. (92115). College-bound students are invited to this
free workshop to learn about how to get money for college and the Free
Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Information on the Dream Act
will also be available and participants can win a $1,000 scholarship.
Preregister at www.sandiegocalsoap.com. Contact: CalSOAP, 858-569-1866.
Open to the public.

24 -- Superintendent asks San Diegans to "dream together" and chart course
for schools, 7-9 p.m., Mission Bay High School, 2475 Grand Ave. (92109).
Sub-District C Trustee Scott Barnett hosts this "Vision 20/20 Forum" which
provides input on what is working, what could be improved upon, and how
will the district and community work together to accomplish the district¹s
Vision 2020. The answers to these questions will help chart the course of
California's second-largest school district. Contact: Moisés Aguirre,
Executive Director, District Relations, (619) 725-7104. Open to the public.

* 26 -- Honor Theater Performance, "Snapshot," Scripps Ranch High School
theater, 10410 Treena St. (92123). Honor theater brings together the top
theater students in San Diego Unified in one show. Performances are Feb.
26, 27, 28 and March 6, 7 and 8. Media contact: Dr. Karen Childress-Evans,
director of San Diego Unified Visual and Performing Arts Department, (858)
256-2700. Open to the public.

MARCH

3 -- Superintendent asks San Diegans to "dream together" and chart course
for schools, Mira Mesa High School, 10510 Reagan Rd. (92126). Sub-District
A Trustee John Lee Evans hosts this "Vision 20/20 Forum" which provides
input on what is working, what could be improved upon, and how will the
district and community work together to accomplish the district¹s Vision
2020. The answers to these questions will help chart the course of
California's second-largest school district. Contact: Moisés Aguirre,
Executive Director, District Relations, (619) 725-7104. Open to the public.

3 -- Read Across America Day, various campuses. Celebrities across the
nation mark the anniversary of the birthday of San Diegan Theodor Geisel,
better known as Dr. Seuss. Media contact: Jack Brandais, Communications
Department, 619-725-5570.

* 8 -- Clairemont High School Baseball Fundraiser, 10 a.m., Ernie Beck
Field, Clairemont High School, 4150 Ute Dr. (92117). Players gather
pledges on how far they can hit a baseball; contest is held this day.
Contact: Gerry Knupple, Athletic Director, (858) 273-0201. Open to the
public.

8 -- Auditions for the San Diego School of Creative and Performing Arts, 8
a.m., San Diego School for Creative and Performing Arts, 2425 Dusk Dr.
(92113). Learn about the audition process for high school students. 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. Students in grades 9-12 must audition to
get into the school. Contact: Richard Trujillo, Artistic Director, (619)
470-0555 ext. 2211. Not open to the public.

10 -- Superintendent asks San Diegans to "dream together" and chart course
for schools, Crawford High School, 4191 Colts Way (92115), Sub-District E
and Board Vice President Marne Foster hosts this "Vision 20/20 Forum"
which provides input on what is working, what could be improved upon, and
how will the district and community work together to accomplish the
district¹s Vision 2020. The answers to these questions will help chart the
course of California's second-largest school district. Contact: Moisés
Aguirre, Executive Director, District Relations, (619) 725-7104. Open to
the public.

* 21 -- Curie Elementary School Multi-Cultural Fair, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.,
Curie Elementary School, 4080 Governor Dr. (92122). At our annual
Multi-Cultural Fair all children will get a taste of some of the many
cultures and nationalities that are represented at our school. Contact:
Pearl Amos, Curie PTA, (858) 531-3144 or pearl.amos@gmail.com.

22 -- JROTC Cadet Ball, 5 p.m., Town & Country Resort, Atlas Ballroom, 500
Hotel Circle North (92118). JROTC Cadets and dignitaries from the San
Diego Unified School District will participate in the annual Cadet Ball to
honor military traditions, proper etiquette, customs and courtesies. This
social event develops cadet citizenship and social skills in a formal
setting. Contact: LTC(R) David Guzman, JROTC Program Manager, (858)
496-8203. Not open to the public.

* 22 -- La Jolla High School Foundation annual fundraiser, 6 p.m., Green
Acre, 10300 Campus Point Drive (92121). An evening with a variety of food
selections at the noted restaurant operated by Chef Brian Malarkey.
Contact: La Jolla High School PTA, 858-454-2865. Open to ticketed guests.

26 -- Patrick Henry High Performing Arts Center groundbreaking, 3:30 p.m.,
Patrick Henry High School, 6702 Wandermere Drive (92120). The school's
long-awaited auditorium and other improvements begin construction with
this ceremony. Portions of the project are being funded by voter-approved
bonds. Contact: Cynthia Reed-Porter, Communications Department,
619-546-3378.

APRIL

12 -- Fast Times 5K, 7 a.m., De Anza Cove, Mission Bay. Five-kilometer run
benefits schools in the Clairemont neighborhood, including Clairemont and
Madison high schools. Sponsored by the Clairemont Hills Kiwanis and
Clairemont Mesa Education Foundation. Contact: rdrews2008@gmail.com. Open
to the public.

MAY

* Teen Job Fair, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Roberts Family Branch, Boys and Girls
Clubs of Greater San Diego, 2230 E. Jewett St. (92111), Come meet local
businesses that are hiring teens, organizations offering volunteer
opportunities and local colleges. Contact: 619-247-3598. Open to the
public.

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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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