Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2019
MEDIA ADVISORY: Montgomery Middle STEAM Magnet School Celebrates Unveiling of Student-Designed Linda Vista Banners
WHAT: The Montgomery Middle STEAM Magnet School and San Diego Unified School District, together with community partners Linda Vista Town Council and the University of San Diego, will celebrate the unveiling of student-designed banners along Linda Vista Road and Ulric Street at John Baca Park in Linda Vista. The banners represent how students are establishing ownership of their community as they help promote Linda Vista as distinctive San Diego neighborhood that values education.
Media and all members of the Linda Vista community are invited to the official themed celebration “We Are Linda Vista,” where over 150 students will join teachers, parents, and community leaders including Councilmember Scott Sherman.
WHEN: Friday, March 1, 2019, 10 a.m.
WHERE: Montgomery Middle School Auditorium, 2470 Ulric St., San Diego, 92111
Background: This day will mark the culmination of an eighth-grade design-based unit with the theme “We Are Linda Vista,” led by Montgomery teacher Aimee Welshans.
Since the fall, students have been focused on the community of Linda Vista and their role in it. While Montgomery students were thinking critically about their community, USD and the LVTC were exploring options for the next series of banners along Linda Vista Road that would authentically represent Linda Vista.
“Because of our historical partnerships in Linda Vista, connections were made between the eighth-grade students and USD’s publications department and university designer,” said Malia Pfister, senior advisor in USD's Office of Community and Government Relations and sponsor of the banners. She added, “What better way to show off Linda Vista than through the lens of our best asset — our youth.”
After launching the collaboration in November, Montgomery students worked in teams to create a visual representation of Linda Vista for the banners. Prototypes were produced and the teams pitched their designs at an exhibition in December 2018 to USD staff, the Linda Vista Town Council, Montgomery faculty, staff and families as well as students from neighboring elementary schools.
“Our students were able to use skills gained in other classes in order to pitch the banner to a real-life client and see it come to fruition,” said Welshans. “This real-world experience is exactly what we want for our students here at Montgomery STEAM Magnet.”
John Nielsen, LVTC president, added, “It’s been wonderful to see a project that brings community members and students together to create art representing Linda Vista as a whole.”
The banners will be viewable to the public along Linda Vista Road and Ulric Street.
Please confirm attendance by responding to this email or calling 619-725-5578.
CONTACT: Communications Director Maureen Magee, 619-381-7930
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