MEDIA ADVISORY -- Media Calendar from the San Diego Unified School District, September 29, 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.
SEPTEMBER
*30 -- Backpacks and Supplies Give-Away, 9 a.m., Encanto Elementary School, 822 65th St. (92114). Representatives from Ashford University will present the principal and students with a check for $10,000. This generous donation will supply each of the more than 500 students at Encanto and other students across the district with a brand new backpack filled with school supplies. Contact: Vanessa Peters, program manager, Children and Youth in Transition, (619) 725-7054.
*30 -- Dedication and Ribbon Cutting of Peaceful Playground, 12:45-1:30 p.m., Nye Elementary School, 981 Valencia Pkwy. (92114). Nye Elementary School received a $30,000 Chargers' Champions grant and was able to completely upgrade the playground and furnish the motor lab. The playground was rebuilt based upon the Peaceful Playground model. Students, staff, district leaders and Chargers players will be in attendance. Not open to the public. Contact: Pamela Thompson, principal, at (619)430-1200.
OCTOBER
1-- Community Development Meeting, 5:30-7 p.m., Revere Center, 6735 Gifford Way (92111). A community meeting to discuss the redevelopment of five district-owned properties for new uses. Open to the public. Contact: Midori Wong, director, special projects, at (619) 725-8191.
*4 -- 6th Annual Oktoberfest, 2-6 p.m., Standley Park and Recreation Center, 3585 Governor Drive (92123). This fundraiser, hosted by EdUCate! hopes to raise $15,000 to benefit the five University City public schools. There will be games for the kids, music provided by three bands, food and more. We will also have our school principals competing in a fun contest. Open to the public. Contact EdUCate at information@uc-educate.org or visit https://www.uc-educate.org/events/oktoberfest/.
*8-- UCSD Alumni and San Diego Unified Evening for Educators, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Morse High School, 6905 Skyline Dr. (92114). UCSD alumni and K-12 educators will come together for an event to strengthen the network of alumni educators. Supt. Cindy Marten is the featured speaker and will reflect on her experience at UCSD and address the district’s Vision 2020. Refreshments will be provided by students in the Morse High School Culinary Arts Program. Contact: Jennifer Harling at jharling@sandi.net or (619) 725-7076.
8 -- Community Development Meeting, 5:30-7 p.m., Barnard Elementary, 2445 Fogg Street (92109). A community meeting to discuss the redevelopment of five district-owned properties for new uses. Open to the public. Contact: Midori Wong, director, special projects, at (619) 725-8191.
22 -- Community Development Meeting, 5:30-7 p.m., Facilities Planning and Construction, 4860 Ruffner Street (92111). A community meeting to discuss the redevelopment of the Transportation Site for new uses. Open to the public. Contact: Midori Wong, director, special projects, at (619) 725-8191.
*26 -- Trick or Trot 5K and 3K Fun Run, 8 a.m., Morley Field, 2221 Morley Field Drive, Balboa Park (92104). Proceeds from the event will support Roosevelt Middle School and its after-school programs. Cost is $35 for adults and $15 for kids 15 years and younger. Participants are encouraged to wear Halloween costumes and prizes will be awarded for best costume in addition to race categories. Open to the public. Contact: Sarah Weinberg-Scalo at sandgscalo@cox.net or 619-278-8057
29 -- Community Development Meeting, 5:30-7 p.m., Fremont/Ballard Center, 2375 Congress Street (92110). A community meeting to discuss the redevelopment of the Fremont/Ballard Center for new uses. Open to the public. Contact: Midori Wong, director, special projects, at (619) 725-8191.
NOVEMBER
11 – Veterans Day Holiday. All schools and work sites closed.
12 -- Community Development Meeting, 5:30-7 p.m., Scripps Mesa Conference Center, 10380 Spring Canyon Road, San Diego (92110). A community meeting to discuss the redevelopment of the Scripps Mesa Conference Center for new uses. Open to the public. Contact: Midori Wong, director, special projects, at (619) 725-8191.
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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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