MEDIA ADVISORY -- Media Calendar from the San Diego Unified School District, May 15, 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.
MAY
*17-- Muirlands Rocks Field Event, 4-7 p.m., Muirlands Middle School field, 1056 Nautilus Street (92037). Support the Muirlands Foundation and the school community by attending this family friendly event. Activities include live music by student bands, BBQ dinner, and over 20 game & activity booths. Entrance to the event is free. Information available at www.muirlandsfoundation.org/. Open to the public.
18 -- Serra Cluster Meeting, 4:30-6 p.m., Farb Middle School, 4880 La Cuenta Drive (92124). Staff, parents and students from the feeder schools in the Serra High School cluster meet monthly during the school year to discuss and address the needs of the students and schools in the cluster. Contact: Farb Principal Courtney Rizzo at crizzo@sandi.net. Open to the public.
18 -- University City Cluster Meeting, 4:30-6 p.m., UC High School, Media Center, 6949 Genesee Ave. (92122). Staff, parents and students from the feeder schools in the University City High School cluster meet monthly during the school year to discuss and address the needs of the students and schools in the cluster. Contact: Rich Selby, chairperson, at 33selby@gmail.com. Open to the public.
18 -- Mira Mesa Cluster Meeting, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Mira Mesa High School, Media Center, 10510 Reagan Rd. (92126). ). Staff, parents and students from the feeder schools in the Mira Mesa High School cluster meet monthly during the school year to discuss and address the needs of the students and schools in the cluster. Contact: Bob Turner, chairperson, at rturner4@san.rr.com . Open to the Public.
19 -- Classified Employee of the Year Celebration, 4:15-7 p.m., Ibarra Elementary School, 4877 Orange Ave. (92115). San Diego Unified School District honors its classified employees, naming one the 2015 Classified Employee of the Year. The celebratory off-site board meeting features music and refreshments provided by students. Contact: Linda Zintz, communications director, 619-847-6637. Open to the public.
20 -- College, Career & Technical Education (CCTE) Showcase, 4-6 p.m., Liberty Station Conference Center, 2600 Laning Road (92106). The showcase, in its 11th year, is the culminating event where CCTE students from high and middle schools across the district display a product they designed or describe a problem they solved with collaboration from the business community. Business partners, parents, students and educators will be in attendance. Free. Contact: Lance Larson, CCTE program specialist at 858-503-1744 or llarson@sandi.net. Open to the public.
20 – Scripps Ranch Schools Committee, 4:30-6 p.m., Marshall Middle School, Community Room, 9700 Avenue of Nations (92131). Staff, parents and students from the feeder schools in the Scripps Ranch High School cluster meet monthly during the school year to discuss and address the needs of the students and schools in the cluster. Contact: Michelle Irwin, co-chairperson, at mirwin@sandi.net . Open to the Public.
*21 -- How to Safely and Effectively Communicate with Law Enforcement, 2:30 p.m., Crawford High School auditorium, 4191 Colts Way (92115). The Earl B. Gilliam Bar Association is hosting a special workshop for students on the topic of being safe every day to live another day. Contact: Ursula Kroemer, chief public information officer, at ukroemer@sandi.net or 760-705-6919. Not open to the public.
21 -- La Jolla Cluster Association Meeting, 4:15-5:30 p.m., Muirlands Middle School, Library, 1056 Nautilus St. (92037). Staff, parents and students from the feeder schools in the Scripps Ranch High School cluster meet monthly during the school year to discuss and address the needs of the students and schools in the cluster. Contact: Natascha Vossen, chairperson, at nataschavossen@san.rr.com .
21 -- “A Path Appears” Special Screening and Panel Discussion, 6-7:30 p.m., Education Center auditorium, 4100 Normal Street (92103). Human Trafficking is the subject of the free event, which will include a screening of the Human Trafficking Component of the PBS series, “A Path Appears.” Parents are encouraged to attend. Topic is appropriate for middle and high school students. Contact: Andrea Thrower at 619-362-3340 or athrower@sandi.net . Open to the public.
*25--Memorial Day, all schools and district offices closed in observance of Memorial Day.
27 -- Salute to Excellence, 4-6 p.m., Shiley Theater, University of San Diego campus, 5998 Alcala Park (92110). Parents, administrators, district leadership and board members will gather to recognize the top 1% of graduating seniors in the Class of 2016 at each district high school. Ed Hildago from Qualcomm is the keynote speaker. Contact: Linda Zintz, communications director, at 619-847-6637 or lzintz@sandi.net. Not open to the public.
*27-- Franklin STEAM Experience, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Franklin Elementary School, 4481 Copeland Avenue (92116). This free community event highlights the STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) program at the Kensington neighborhood elementary school. There will be 10 interactive booths sponsored by the Fleet Science Center, three robotics stations sponsored by 3 R’s Robotics, Hoover High School band, face painting, a student art exhibition and food. Contact: Ursula Kroemer, chief public information officer, at ukroemer@sandi.net or 760-705-6919. Open to the public.
28 -- Day of the Military Child, 7:40 a.m. to 12:40 p.m., Crown Point Junior Music Academy, 4033 Ingraham Street (92109). Activities will include a morning assembly warm-up with members of the military, soldiers reading in the classroom, pancake breakfast for military families and all school assembly with special performances and guest speaker. Contact: Cathy Valenzula at 619-227-7383 or ccalderon@sandi.net. Not open to the public.
28 -- San Diego Army Advisory Council Tablet Giveaway, 12 (Noon) -1 p.m., Mann Middle School, 4345 54th St. (92115). San Diego Army Advisory Council is donating 30 ruggedized tablets to Mann Middle School. Contact: Linda Zintz, communications director, at 619-847-6637 or lzintz@sandi.net. Not open to the public.
*28 -- How to Safely and Effectively Communicate with Law Enforcement, 3:30 p.m., Lincoln High School auditorium, 4777 Imperial Avenue (92113). The Earl B. Gilliam Bar Association is hosting a special workshop for students on the topic of being safe every day to live another day. Contact: Ursula Kroemer, chief public information officer, at ukroemer@sandi.net or 760-705-6919. Not open to the public.
29 -- 20th Annual International Festival, 4-7 p.m., Doyle Elementary School, 3950 Berino Court (92122). Enjoy multicultural performances and booths representing a variety of countries. Performances begin at 5 p.m. Event is free. Food trucks will be available for purchasing tasty dinners and desserts. Contact: Principal Kimberly Moore at kmoore@sandi.net . Open to the public.
*29-- 8th Annual Rhapsody on the Point, 6 p.m., Humphreys Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive (92106). Music students from Pt. Loma High School, joined by students from Dana and Correia middle schools, will perform a special concert to benefit the Pt. Loma High School Music Department. Silent auction begins at 6 p.m.; concert starts at 7 p.m. Ticket prices vary. Information available at www.rhapsodyonthepoint.com. Open to the public.
30 -- IMIN Showdown, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., San Diego State University, Don Powell Theater, 5500 Campanile Drive (92115). High school students from Clairemont, Hoover, Kearny, Lincoln, Madison, Mission Bay, Morse, Point Loma, San Diego, SCPA, Serra and Twain high schools will compete in performance and art competitions scored by expert judges. Categories include music, theater, step, fine arts, step and drill team. IMIN (I’m in) is an after-school program. Contact: Lisa McDonnell at (858) 627-7357 or lmcdonnell@sandi.net. Free. Open to the public.
JUNE
11, 12, 15 -- 2015 High School Commencement ceremonies, various times and locations. Visit www.sandi.net/commencement for complete schedule.
15 -- Last day of school for traditional calendar sites.
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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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