Friday, February 27, 2015

Post Board Meeting Agenda, March 3, 2015

PLEASE NOTE:

·         Regular Meeting Agenda—Tuesday, March 3, 2015, 5:00 p.m., Auditorium
BoardDocs Agenda Link: http://www.boarddocs.com/ca/sandi/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=9MHP755D1218

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/63841

·         Audit and Finance: http://www.sandi.net/Page/65823

·         CAC: http://www.sandi.net/Page/64789  and http://www.sandi.net/Page/64788

·         CSFC: http://www.sandi.net/Page/58524    

·         CTEAC: http://www.sandi.net/Page/64791   

·         DAC http://www.sandi.net/Page/64793 and http://www.sandi.net/Page/64792

·         DELAC: http://www.sandi.net/Page/64834   

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

Thank you.

 

 

Josefina Viorato

Confidential Administrative Assistant II

Board Services Office

4100 Normal Street, Room 2231

San Diego, CA  92103

( (619) 725-5551

7 (619) 297-5624

* jviorato@sandi.net

 

 

 

“If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more, and become more, you are a leader.” – John Quincy Adams

MEDIA ADVISORY - San Diego Unified Schools to Celebrate Dr. Seuss and Read Across America

MEDIA ADVISORY From San Diego Unified School District, Feb. 27, 2015

WHAT:  Do you like a good read now and then? If you do, come along as we Read Across America…and back again. San Diego Unified elementary schools will be celebrating the National Education Association’s Read Across America, an annual reading motivation and awareness program that calls for every child in every community to celebrate reading on the birthday of the beloved children's author Dr. Seuss. 

WHEN:  The majority of events will be held on March 2, however, some schools will hold events throughout the week. See event details below.

WHERE:  Various San Diego Unified schools. Please see below for specific addresses.

EVENT DETAILS:

Monday, March 2

-  Sessions Elementary School will be co-hosting its event with its military partners. Following the Monday morning assembly that starts at 7:40 am., the Commanding Officer, Captain Warner, and 20 other military folks will join the school to celebrate Dr. Seuss' birthday. At 8 a.m., the military will be deployed to separate classrooms donning Dr. Seuss hats and carrying Dr. Seuss books, where they will then read to the children. Sessions Elementary School, 2150 Beryl St. (92109).

- Cherokee Point Elementary School will welcome community members from 8–10:30 a.m.  to read and then present a book as a gift to students in grades Pre-K-5. There will be a welcome reception and breakfast in the school library from 8–8:30 a.m. Cherokee Point Elementary School, 3735 38th St., 92015.

-  Jones Elementary School will have five Vons managers read Dr. Seuss books to students from 8–9:40 a.m.  Jones Elementary School, 2751 Greyling Dr., 92123.

-  Walker Elementary School will have a “Literature Comes to Life” staff and student assembly. Grades K-2 (8-9 a.m.); Grades 3-5 (9:30- 10:30 a.m.)  Walker Elementary School, 9225 Hillery Dr., 92124.

-  Fay Elementary School will have guest readers, including Miss California Marina Inserra, San Diego State University’s College of Education Dean Dr. Joseph Johnson, CBS 8 Sports Anchor John Howard and San Diego Unified Board Member Richard Barrera, read a Dr. Seuss or other special book to students. Event kick of starts with an assembly at 8:35 a.m. Fay Elementary School, 4080 52nd St., 92015

-  Edison Elementary School will have a school-wide event from 1:45-2:15 p.m. Student and staff members, along with volunteers from Target, will be sharing their love of reading.  Edison Elementary School, 4077 35th St., 92104.

Tuesday, March 3

-  Lindbergh Schweitzer Elementary School will have 10 therapy dogs from Paws’itive Teams; authors Kevin Gerard, James Raney and Salina Yoon; and educators Jessica John from Helen Woodward and Krystie Burton from the San Diego Zoo share a book with students from 9:30-11 a.m.  Lindbergh Schweitzer Elementary School, 4133 Mt. Albertine Ave., 92111

Wednesday, March 4

-  Rosa Parks Elementary will host a carnival and a free book giveaway for children from 12:30-2:00 p.m.  Rosa Parks Elementary School, 4510 Landis St., 92105

-  Field Elementary - Family Literacy Night. The school will have a professional storyteller presenting to a large group and then break-out small group participation, local public librarian visitor, take-home craft, family reading room, take-home literacy information packet for parents, and a book giveaway for all children that attend.  5-7:15 p.m.

VISUALS: Children interacting with special guests and receiving books as gifts.

CONTACT: Linda Zintz | Director, Communications | San Diego Unified School District | 619-725-5568

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MEDIA ADVISORY FROM SAN DIEGO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT: Ribbon Cutting for Restored Vintage Trolley Honoring Balboa Park Centennial Celebration

MEDIA ADVISORY

February 27, 2015

 

Contact:            Rob Schupp, MTS

               619-557-4511

               Rob.schupp@sdmts.com

 

Ribbon Cutting for Restored Vintage Trolley Honoring Balboa Park Centennial Celebration

 

What:               The Metropolitan Transit System (MTS), San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E), the San Diego Unified School District and 60 third-graders from Washington Elementary will cut the ribbon and take the inaugural ride on Balboa Park Centennial Car #530 – the latest restored vintage trolley operating on the Silver Line downtown loop.

 

Thanks to grants from SDG&E, nearly a year of restoration work by MTS employees and Balboa Park’s Centennial Celebration, Centennial Car #530 is now ready for service. Attendees will enjoy a celebration at the 12th & Imperial Transit Center and then take the inaugural ride through downtown San Diego.

 

Additionally Centennial Car #530 will be part of a year-long third grade student education program about San Diego’s past and present. Throughout the year, third grade students will be invited to take historic trips on the Silver Line aboard the historic vintage Trolley cars. Both cars will be a history lesson on rails as the interiors will be lined with historic photos of SDG&E, Balboa Park, San Diego Unified School District and MTS.

 

When:              Monday, March 2, 2015

                        11:30 a.m.

 

Where:             12th & Imperial Transit Center

                        San Diego, 92101

                        **Media parking available behind parking structure**

 

Who:                Harry Mathis, MTS Board Chairman

                        Todd Gloria, San Diego City Councilman and MTS Board member

Jim Avery, VP of Power Supply and Clean Transportation, SDG&E

Richard Barrera, San Diego Unified Board Trustee

                        Washington Elementary School Third-Graders

 

Visuals:            Balboa Park Centennial Car #530

                        American Standards singer

                        Washington Elementary School third-graders singing “America”

                        Miniature replica display of the 2015 Centennial Railway Garden from Balboa Park’s Model Railroad Museum

 

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Linda Zintz

Communications Director

8lzintz@sandi.net

(619-725-5578 office

(619-847-6637 mobile

 

 

 

Thursday, February 26, 2015

MEDIA ADVISORY: Mira Mesa High Marching Band, Color Guard to be Presented With Official Invite to 2016 Tournament of Roses Parade

MEDIA ADVISORY from the San Diego Unified School District, February 26, 2015

 

WHAT: Mira Mesa High School’s “Sapphire Sound” Marching Band and Color Guard have been invited to perform in the 2016 Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, California. They will be receiving their official invitation and tournament banner from Tournament of Roses President Mike Matthiessen.

 

WHEN:          February 27, 2015, 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.

 

WHERE:        Mira Mesa High School Gymnasium, 10510 Reagan Rd (92126), www.sandi.net/miramesa

 

NOTABLE ATTENDEES: Tournament of Roses President Mike Matthiessen, Superintendent Cindy Martin, Area 2 Superintendent Lamont Jackson, San Diego City Councilman Chris Cate, 3rd District County Supervisor Dave Roberts, Thomas Workman of the U.S. National Parks Service and representatives from Congressman Scott Peter’s office and the Office of San Diego Mayor Kevin Falconer.

 

VISUALS: Mira Mesa High students, parents, teachers and administrators will be gathering at an assembly to celebrate the invitation to the 2016 Tournament of Roses Parade.

 

BACKGROUND: The Tournament of Roses President announced earlier this month the 20 bands that will participate in the 2016 Rose Parade. Mira Mesa High is the first school to be presented with their official invitation and banner. Being selected to play the 127th Rose Parade on New Year’s Day is a tremendous opportunity and honor for the students of “Sapphire Sound” Marching Band and Color Guard. For more information about “Sapphire Sound,” please contact Band Director Jeanne Christensen at 858-578-5143.

 

MEDIA CONTACT: Jennifer Rodriguez | San Diego Unified Communications | 619-847-6029.

 

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Wednesday, February 25, 2015

Post Advisory Committees' Notices

PLEASE NOTE:

·         Notice of Meeting Cancellation: Charter School Facility Committee (CSFC), Monday, March 2, 2015
Committee Meeting Information:  http://www.sandi.net/Page/72695

·         Notice of Meeting Cancellation: Executive/Governance Subcommittee (ICOC), Wednesday, March 4, 2015
Committee Meeting Information: http://www.sandi.net/Page/3227  

 

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 Office

4100 Normal Street, Room 2231

San Diego, CA  92103

( (619) 725-5551

7 (619) 297-5624

* jviorato@sandi.net

 

 

 

“If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more, and become more, you are a leader.” – John Quincy Adams

 

Tuesday, February 24, 2015

MEDIA ADVISORY FROM THE SAN DIEGO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT - East Meets West in San Diego’s Most Diverse Lunar New Year Celebration on Feb. 25 and Feb. 29

MEDIA ADVISORY
For Immediate Release
Contact:  Ana Borja, (619) 335-0245

East Meets West in San Diego's Most Diverse Lunar New Year Celebration

WHAT:   7th Annual Lunar New Year Celebration:  2015 Year of the Sheep

WHEN:   Wednesday Feb. 25, 2015
    5-9 a.m.  Student performances, martial arts demonstrations, classical Chinese musical performances
                9:30 - 11 a.m. Ceremony for local elected officials, community partners, parents 
               
                Saturday, Feb. 28, 2015
                11 a.m. to 3 p.m.  Public Celebration

WHERE:  Barnard Asian Pacific Language Academy
                2445 Fogg Street (9210
           
DETAILS: Barnard Asian Pacific Language Academy has many special things to celebrate in this coming Year of the Sheep – it's the language school's second year on its new campus in Pacific Beach; the continuation of teaching Chinese; and expansion to offer other Pacific Rim languages, i.e., Korean and Japanese.  It is the only public school of this kind in the nation.

So, it is with extra excitement that Barnard celebrates the Lunar New Year. On Wednesday, February 25, the school will have the traditional lion dance, martial arts demonstrations, classical Chinese musical performances, and performances by Barnard students. Invited guests include San Diego Mayor, Kevin Faulconer, School Board Members: Richard Barrera, Michael McQuary, Kevin Beiser, and Marne Foster, among others.  

On Saturday, February 29, the public celebration will also include crafts, games, art auction, as well as fabulous performances.  The festival annually draws hundreds of people from all over the county.

Contact:  Ana Borja, (619) 335-0245.

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Post ACUESP Meeting Cancellation Notice, February 27, 2015

PLEASE NOTE:

 

·         Notice of Meeting Cancellation: Advisory Committee for the Utilization of Excess School Property (ACUESP), Friday, February 27, 2015
Committee Meeting Information:
http://www.sandi.net/Page/63841

 

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

 

Thank you.

 

Josefina Viorato

Confidential Administrative Assistant II

Board Services Office

4100 Normal Street, Room 2231

San Diego, CA  92103

( (619) 725-5551

7 (619) 297-5624

* jviorato@sandi.net

 

 

 

“If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more, and become more, you are a leader.” – John Quincy Adams

Monday, February 23, 2015

MEDIA ADVISORY FROM THE SAN DIEGO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT -- Media Calendar, February 23, 2015

MEDIA ADVISORY -- Media Calendar from the San Diego Unified School District, February 23, 2015

 

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

 

23 -- Hoover High Cluster meeting, 4 p.m., Hoover High School library, 4474 El Cajon Boulevard (92115). Contact: Tia Anzellotti at tanzellotti@uwsd.org.

 

23 -- Serra High School Cluster Council meeting, 4:30-6 p.m., Farb Middle School, 4880 La Cuenta Drive (92124). Contact:  Courtney Rizzo at crizzo@sandi.net .

 

23 -- University City Cluster Committee meeting, 4:30-6 p.m., University City High School media center, 6949 Genesee Avenue (92122). Contact:  Info@uccluster.com.

 

23 -- Mira Mesa Cluster School Council meeting, 5:30-7 p.m., Mira Mesa High School media center, 10510 Reagan Road (92126). Contact: Bob Turner at rturner4@san.rr.com.

 

23 -- San Diego High Cluster meeting, 5:30 p.m., San Diego High School media center, 1405 Park Boulevard (92101). Contact: Gretchen Rhoads at grhoads@sandi.net.

 

*25 – Lunar New Year Celebration, 5 a.m. to 11 a.m., Barnard Asian Pacific Language Academy, 2445 Fogg Street (92109). Student performances will take place from 5-9 a.m.; a special ceremony will take place from 9:30-11 a.m. Activities include the traditional lion dance, martial arts presentations, classical Chinese musical performances and student performances. Not open to the public. Contact:  Ana Borja at (619) 335-0245.

 

26 -- Black History Month Youth Speech Contest, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Crawford High School auditorium, 4191 Colts Way (92115). Student in grades 2-8 at any school in the San Diego Unified, Lemon Grove, or La Mesa/Spring Valley school districts or San Diego County charter school will present a three-minute speech. Awards will be presented to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners. Sponsored by the Association of African American Educators. Contact: info@aaaesandiego.org .

 

*26 -- Project Ujima, An African American Perspective on Discovering Your Roots, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Valencia Park Elementary School auditorium, 5880 Skyline Drive (92114). Margaret Lewis, President of the San Diego African American Genealogy Research Group, is the guest speaker. Complimentary dinner is served from 5:30-6 p.m.; workshop is from 6-7:30 p.m. Contact:  Elneda Shannon, Ballard Parent Center manager, at eshannon@sandi.net or (619) 293-4431. 

 

*27 -- 2016 Tournament of Roses Parade Presentation, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Mira Mesa High School gymnasium, 10510 Reagan Rd. (92126). The Mira Mesa High School “Sapphire Sound” marching band and color guard will be receiving their formal invitation to participate in the 2016 Tournament of Roses parade. Tournament of Roses President Mike Matthiessen will make the presentation. Students, parents, teachers, administrators, community members and elected officials will be in attendance. Contact: Jeanne Christensen, band director, at jchristensen1@sandi.net.

 

*27 -- Family Science Night, 5-7:30 p.m., Wangenheim Middle School, 9230 Gold Coast Dr. (92126). Hundreds of parents and students will participate in hands on activities and labs at the middle school’s first Family Science Night. Several community partners including UCSD Sparks and San Diego Astronomers Association will be in attendance to expand the range of activities beyond those run by teachers. Contact: Principal Matt Fallon at mfallon@sandi.net.

 

*28 -- 32nd Annual Involved Exceptional Parents' Day Conference, 7:30 a.m. to 4:35 p.m., Handlery Hotel, 950 Hotel Circle North (92108). Annual conference for parents of children with special needs and the professionals who work with them. There will be exhibits and workshops throughout the day. The theme of the Conference is "Circles of Support: Families, Communities and Providers." Contact:  www.iepday.org or (858) 576-2966.

 

28 -- Cash for College: FAFSA & Dream Act Workshop, 9 a.m. to noon, Mission Bay High School, 2475 Grand Avenue (92109). Workshop provides the opportunity for high school students to get free assistance with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the Dream Act application. Pre-registration required at www.sandiegocalsoap.com. Contact:  CalSOAP at (858) 569-1866.

 

28 -- Barnard Lunar New Year Celebration, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Barnard Asian Pacific Language Academy, 2445 Fogg Street (92109).  Students, families, and staff will celebrate the Year of the Sheep. Performers and Partners in Education from various Asian Pacific American Islander communities will share their unique culture. Contact: Ana Borja at (619) 335-0245.

 

MARCH

 

*7 -- 7th Annual Future Educators Association College Conference, 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Point Loma Nazarene College Liberty Station Conference Center, 2600 Lanning Road (92106). High school and middle school students are invited to learn more about college programs and scholarships. Activities include workshops on scholarships and completing applications, panel discussions with college representatives and K-12 teachers, and a college fair with representatives from local community colleges and universities both locally and across the country. More information at www.sandi.net/fea. Contact: Amparo Romo at aromo@sandi.net.

 

*March 30 - April 3 -- Spring Break for all schools on traditional calendar. Classes resume on Monday, April 6, 2015. 

 

*March 30 – April 24 -- Spring Break for all schools on year-round calendar. Classes resume on Monday, April 27.

 

-- To receive news releases by e-mail from San Diego Unified, go to http://sandi.net/comm/media/signup/ .

 

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Friday, February 20, 2015

Post Board Meeting Agendas, February 24, 2015

PLEASE NOTE:

·         Closed Session Agenda— Tuesday, February 24, 2015, 2:30 p.m., Room 2249
Open & Closed Session Meeting Information: http://www.sandi.net/page/3248

·         Regular Meeting Agenda— Tuesday, February 24, 2015, 5:00 p.m., Auditorium
BoardDocs Agenda Link: http://www.boarddocs.com/ca/sandi/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=9MHQ4M5E3B6F  

·         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/63841

·         Audit and Finance: http://www.sandi.net/Page/65823

·         CAC: http://www.sandi.net/Page/64789  and http://www.sandi.net/Page/64788

·         CSFC: http://www.sandi.net/Page/58524    

·         CTEAC: http://www.sandi.net/Page/64791   

·         DAC http://www.sandi.net/Page/64793 and http://www.sandi.net/Page/64792

·         DELAC: http://www.sandi.net/Page/64834   

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

Thank you.

 

Josefina Viorato

Confidential Administrative Assistant II

Board Services Office

4100 Normal Street, Room 2231

San Diego, CA  92103

( (619) 725-5551

7 (619) 297-5624

* jviorato@sandi.net

 

 

 

“If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more, and become more, you are a leader.” – John Quincy Adams

Thursday, February 19, 2015

MEDIA ADVISORY from the San Diego Unified School District: STUDENTS BEGIN NEW DISASTER CURRICULUM

MEDIA ADVISORY

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

February 19, 2015

 

Yvette Urrea Moe (County) 619-595-4632/858-245-9366

Lisa Contreras (SDCOE) 858-292-3505/619-456-1205

Linda Zintz (San Diego Unified) 619-725-5578/619-847-6637

 

STUDENTS BEGIN NEW DISASTER CURRICULUM

County Office of Emergency Services Creates Lesson Plans for Elementary Students

 

WHAT:           The San Diego County Office of Emergency Services (OES) and the San Diego County Office of Education have partnered in the creation of an elementary school curriculum that focuses on the science behind natural disasters and includes safety information that could be lifesaving to students and their families. Students can learn about natural disasters that can occur here, such as earthquakes and wildfires, and also those that occur in other parts of the country and the world, including hurricanes, tornadoes, and volcanic eruptions.

 

The interactive curriculum will study geological processes of the Earth and how natural disasters occur. The students are also tasked with real world applications, such as conducting a safety fair for younger students and the community to help them “Be Aware! Be Prepared!” in a natural disaster. The curriculum incorporates Common Core State Standards for language arts and science. San Diego Unified is the first district in the County to implement the new curriculum.

 

Media are invited to visit a fifth grade classroom and speak with the County OES director and a County Office of Education English language arts coordinator who helped develop the new curriculum and students learning the lesson.

                       

WHEN:           10:05-10:35 a.m., Friday, February 20

 

WHERE:         Benchley-Weinberger Elementary School, 6269 Twin Lake Drive, San Diego 92119 (Media truck access on Gloria Lake Avenue)

 

WHO:              Holly Crawford, Director, County Office of Emergency Services

Kira Shearer, English Language Arts Coordinator, San Diego County Office of Education

Jan Armstrong, Fifth Grade Teacher at Benchley-Weinberger

Fifth Grade Students

 

WHY:              San Diego County has proclaimed local emergencies three times over the past 11 years. OES recognizes the importance of children understanding why these emergencies happen and how they can remain safe. The County is enlisting the help of students and the community to prepare for natural disasters by understanding the science behind them. Students will learn to become disaster ready, helping ultimately to lessen or prevent devastating outcomes.

 

VISUALS:       Classroom of students learning about wildfires from the new curriculum.

 

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Wednesday, February 18, 2015

Post Revised Schedule of Meetings--Charter School Facility Committee

PLEASE NOTE:

·         Revised Notice of Meetings: 2015 Charter School Facility Committee (CSFC) Meeting Schedule
Committee Meeting Information: http://www.sandi.net/Page/72695  

 

Please forward to staff and as appropriate print and post notice(s) and/or agenda(s) 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

Tuesday, February 17, 2015

MEDIA ADVISORY - Point Loma High to Host Second Annual Wheelchair Challenge

MEDIA ADVISORY from the San Diego Unified School District, Feb., 17, 2015
 
WHAT: “The Wheelchair Challenge” educates students on the difficulties faced by people with physical disabilities. Point Loma High students will experience what it is like to use a wheelchair for an entire day and will have the opportunity to navigate an obstacle course with their wheelchairs during lunch.
 
WHEN:  Wednesday, February 18, 2015, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
 
WHERE:  Point Loma High School, 2335 Chatsworth Blvd (92106), www.pointlomahigh.com
 
GUEST SPEAKERS/INTERVIEWS:
- Devin Eschelman, former athlete from Scripps Ranch High School, now confined to a wheelchair.
-  Valerie Crisci, Point Loma High student and wheelchair user, who had the idea for “The Wheelchair Challenge.”
 
SCHEDULE:
-  7:00 a.m. – Students meet in Room 901/Film Studio to discuss use of wheelchairs and handout elevator keys to students
-  7:25 a.m. – Students go to their first period and continue about their regular day
-  11:20 a.m. – 12:21 p.m. – Stations in Quad/Harmony Home Medical Booth Display
-  11:50 a.m. – 12:21 p.m. – Lunch provided by The Venetian restaurant in Room 301 for all participants
-  12:27 p.m. – 1:18 p.m. – Town Hall/Panel Discussion in Performing Arts Center (some sixth-period classes are invited)
-  2:30 p.m. – Everyone back in Room 901/Film Studio to return wheelchairs and discuss their experience.
 
VISUALS: Students learning to navigate their wheelchairs through an obstacle course; students gathered at an Town Hall/Panel Discussion listening to the story of someone confined to a wheelchair.
 
BACKGROUND: The Wheelchair Challenge is the brainchild of student Valerie Crisci, a junior and wheelchair user. The chairs and obstacle course have been donated for the day’s use by the event sponsor Harmony Home Medical and Remodeling (HarmonyHomeMedical.com). Harmony is based in Kearny Mesa and specializes in personal mobility equipment and home-access remodeling. Last year, 12 students participated in the Wheelchair Challenge.
 
CONTACT: Anthony Palmiotto | Faculty Advisor | Point Loma High School | apalmiotto@sandi.net | 619-223-3121 ext. 4901
 
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Thursday, February 12, 2015

Post Special Meeting Notice, February 17, 2015

PLEASE NOTE:

·         Notice and Call of Special Closed Session Meeting—Tuesday, February 17, 2015, 5:30 p.m., Room 2249
Open & Closed Session Meeting Information: http://www.sandi.net/page/3248.

Please forward to staff and as appropriate, print notice(s) and/or agenda(s) and post 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

Monday, February 9, 2015

MEDIA ADVISORY -- Media Calendar from the San Diego Unified School District, February 9, 2015

MEDIA ADVISORY -- Media Calendar from the San Diego Unified School District, February 9, 2015

 

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

 

9 -- Madison Community of Schools Cluster meeting, 5 p.m., Madison High School, 4833 Doliva Drive (92117). Contact: Richard Nash, principal, at rnash@sandi.net.    

 

9 -- San Diego Unified Council of PTAs Reflections Reception, 6:30-8 p.m., Standley Middle School library, 6298 Radcliffe Drive (92122).  The Reflections programs give students an opportunity to express themselves creatively and receive positive recognition for original works of art inspired by a pre-selected annual theme. This year’s theme is "The world would be a better place if..." Contact: San Diego Unified Council of PTAs at (619) 297-7821 or sducpta@yahoo.com .

 

11 -- Morse Cluster meeting, 5:30 p.m., Zamorano Fine Arts Academy, 2655 Casey St. (92139). Contact:  Joanne Fields, president, at MorseCluster@sandi.net .

 

11 -- Design Task Force Meeting, 6 p.m., Point Loma High School library, 2335 Chatsworth Boulevard (92106). Public meeting to discuss the Whole Site Modernization Project at Pt. Loma School. The architect will discuss the general design of the school and how it can best serve the students and the community for years to come. Contact:  Cynthia Reed-Porter, communications supervisor, at (619) 546-3378 or creed-porter@sandi.net.

 

*11 -- “Imagine UC 2020” Community Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Standley Middle School, 6298 Radcliffe Dr. (92122).  The University City schools and community are invited to attend this meeting lead by Board Vice President John Lee Evans. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss how to make sure that the “Improve UC” plan fully benefits the schools and the UC community. Information at http://improveuc.org/imagine-uc-2020-2/.

12 – Kearny Cluster meeting, 4:30 p.m., Kearny High Complex Room 301

7651 Wellington St. (92111). Contact:  Co-chairs Andrew Gergurich at agergurich@sandi.net or Joe Frescatore at jfrescatore@sandi.net.

 

12 -- Renaming Florence Elementary Public Meeting, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Florence Elementary School, 3914 First Avenue (92103). San Diego Unified has received a request from the Gay Lesbian Bisexual Transgender (GLBT) Historical Society to rename Florence Elementary to Christine Kehoe Elementary School. This is the second community meeting to inform the public of the request and gather community input on this request as the district implements its process in the naming of schools. Contact:  Moises Aguirre, District Relations, maguirre@sandi.net or (619) 725-5626. 

 

13,16 -- All schools and offices closed in observance Lincoln’s and Washington’s birthdays.

 

18 -- 2nd Annual Wheelchair Challenge, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Pt. Loma High School, 2335 Chatsworth Boulevard (92106). Students will take the challenge to use a wheelchair for the entire school day. There will be a special lunch time assembly and at the end of the day, participants will convene to discuss their experiences and insights. Not open to the public. Contact: Anthony Palmiotto, faculty advisor, at (619) 223-3121, ext. 4901 or apalmiotto@sandi.net .

 

*18 – Scripps Ranch Schools Committee meeting, 4:30 p.m., Marshall Middle School community room, 9700 Avenue of Nations (92131). Contact: Michelle Irwin at mirwin1@sandi.net.

 

*19 -- Henry Cluster meeting, 4:30 p.m., Benchley-Weinberger Elementary School, 6269 Twin Lake Drive (92119). Contact: MC Patton at mpatton@sandi.net .

 

*19 -- Clairemont Community of Schools meeting, 5:30-7 p.m., Martson Middle School, 3799 Clairemont Drive (92117).  Contact:  Jennifer Roberson at jroberson@sandi.net

 

19 – An Evening with UC San Diego, 6-8 p.m., Lincoln High School Theater, 4777 Imperial Avenue (92113). This free event provides 10th grade students and their parents/guardians the opportunity to learn more about UCSD including admission criteria, financial aid and career services. UCSD Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs, Juan Gonzalez, and San Diego Unified Superintendent, Cindy Marten, will be featured speakres. Contact:  Becky Phillpott, dropout prevention coordinator, at (619) 725-5595 or bphillpott@sandi.net .

 

*21 -- Safe Schools Summit 2015, 8:15 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., Roosevelt Middle School, 3366 Park Boulevard (92103).  Sponsored by GLSEN (Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network), the Safe Schools Summit brings Gay Straight Alliance (GSA) students together to be able to ask questions in a safe environment and attend a fun-filled day of student led educational workshops. Pre-registration required. Not Open to the Public. Contact: Dennis Nicely, GLSEN San Diego GSA Outreach Coordinator, at dennisnicely@me.com or call (314) 610-5878.

21 -- Cash for College: FAFSA & Dream Act Workshop, 9 a.m. to noon, Hoover High School, 4474 El Cajon Boulevard (92115). Workshop provides the opportunity for high school students to get free assistance with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the Dream Act application. Pre-registration required at www.sandiegocalsoap.com. Contact:  CalSOAP at (858) 569-1866.

 

*23 -- Hoover High Cluster meeting, 4 p.m., Hoover High School library, 4474 El Cajon Boulevard (92115). Contact: Tia Anzellotti at tanzellotti@uwsd.org.

 

*23 -- Serra High School Cluster Council meeting, 4:30-6 p.m., Farb Middle School, 4880 La Cuenta Drive (92124). Contact:  Courtney Rizzo at crizzo@sandi.net

 

*23 -- University City Cluster Committee meeting, 4:30-6 p.m., University City High School media center, 6949 Genesee Avenue (92122). Contact:  Info@uccluster.com.

 

*23 – Mira Mesa Cluster School Council meeting, 5:30-7 p.m., Mira Mesa High School media center, 10510 Reagan Road (92126). Contact: Bob Turner at rturner4@san.rr.com.

 

*23 -- San Diego High Cluster meeting, 5:30 p.m., San Diego High School media center, 1405 Park Boulevard (92101). Contact: Gretchen Rhoads at grhoads@sandi.net.

 

26 -- Black History Month Youth Speech Contest, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Crawford High School auditorium, 4191 Colts Way (92115). Student in grades 2-8 at any school in the San Diego Unified, Lemon Grove, or La Mesa/Spring Valley school districts or San Diego County charter school will present a three-minute speech. Awards will be presented to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners. Sponsored by the Association of African American Educators. Contact: info@aaaesandiego.org .

 

28 -- Cash for College: FAFSA & Dream Act Workshop, 9 a.m. to noon, Mission Bay High School, 2475 Grand Avenue (92109). Workshop provides the opportunity for high school students to get free assistance with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the Dream Act application. Pre-registration required at www.sandiegocalsoap.com. Contact:  CalSOAP at (858) 569-1866.

 

*28 -- Barnard Lunar New Year Celebration, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Barnard Asian Pacific Language Academy, 2445 Fogg Street (92109).  Students, families, and staff will celebrate the Year of the Sheep. Performers and Partners in Education from various Asian Pacific American Islander communities will share their unique culture. 

 

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