San Diego Unified Media Coverage Opportunities Week of May 14-18

Hello,
Below is the list of this week's media coverage opportunities.
You are invited to cover or attend any of the following upcoming events on the campuses of the San Diego Unified School District.

As ALWAYS, please confirm your coverage prior to attending event.
Thank you.
San Diego Unified Communications Dept.

Wednesday 5/16 – 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. San Diego State University CAC Program celebrates 74 Hoover High School Seniors college admission
College Avenue Compact Program (CAC) is a partnership between Price Philanthropies, San Diego State University, and San Diego Unified High School District, that offers guaranteed admission exclusively to Hoover High School students that complete certain academic requirements. This event is important because it is an opportunity to highlight the achievements of Hoover High School class of 2018 and celebrate all of our College Avenue Compact scholars. This event will honor and highlight the achievements of 7th-12th grade CAC Scholars that have a 3.0 GPA or higher from Monroe Clark Middle School, Wilson Middle School, and Hoover High School. In addition, seniors that received the CAC guaranteed admission will be recognized. Students and families will have an opportunity to enjoy light refreshments, live music, giveaways, and be part of the awards ceremony. Speakers will include Robert Price, Price Philanthropies; Dr. Sandra Cook, SDSU Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs; Dr. Joe Johnson, SDSU Dean College of Education; and Dr. Sofia Freire, Area 4 Superintendent.
LOCATION: San Diego State University, Montezuma Hall
Speakers Available: Melissa Naranjo, CAC Executive Director; Claudia Rodriguez, CAC Student Director; Laura Angel-Zavala, CAC Family Director
On-Site Media Contact: Melissa Naranjo, 619-207-1825
Media Contact: Isabella McNeil, 619-341-2343


Thursday 5/17 – 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Montgomer Middle School Presents: Linda Vista Fram to Table Family Dinner Night
Each month Montgomery Middle school gathers together with the Linda Vista community to share a meal. Parents, teachers, and students cook together in their new kitchen space that was renovated by a grant from LOWES with all new appliances. The Montgomery MS Community loves sharing their cultural recipes and showing how they prepare them; other dishes are provided potluck style, but each represents a family contribution to the cause of why it is important to share a meal together. University students often prepare a dish on site as part of their Sociology class. Montgomery students also harvest whatever is growing in the school garden to incorporate into the celebration; if there is basil growing in the aquaponics system they make pesto. Students on the soccer team enjoy squeezing the lemons from the tree for a refreshing lemonade after practice. If there are enough onions, they make French Onion Soup! This event is HUGE in the Linda Vista community often drawing 40 -50 locals because they are building community in a very significant yet causal atmosphere. Young people of ALL ages, parents, teachers, staff, local community members who have elementary students praise the diversity of the event, sharing comments about how amazing and welcoming Linda Vista truly is for all. Students and teachers and families enjoy a meal and get to know one another in an authentic way, without academics or the pressures of the work day….it's just dinner!
LOCATION: Montgomery Middle School – Room 214 – the "Kitchen"
Speakers Available: Each month 4 groups will prepare the meal – THEY are the speakers! We have learned how to make Spring Rolls, sambosas, cornbread, curry chicken, and empanadas from 3 different countries!
On-Site Media Contact: Emalyn Leppard – Montgomery Health and Wellness Coordinator eleppard@sandi.net<mailto:eleppard@sandi.net> 619-851-2695
Media Contact: Isabella McNeil, 619-341-2343






Isabella McNeil
Information Services Specialist
Communications Department
4100 Normal Street, Room 2145
San Diego, CA 92103
Phone: (619) 725-7146
Cell: (619) 341-2343
Email: imcneil@sandi.net
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