Your coverage is invited of any of the following upcoming events on the campuses of the San Diego Unified School District.
(*) New or revised this week.
May
16 -- E-Recycling Day, 9 a.m. to noon, Hoover High School, 4474 El Cajon Blvd. (92115). A senior service learning project, donations will be collected from the surrounding community. Everything but mercury based items will be recycled, including computers, cell phones, TV monitors, etc. Contact: Ellen Towers, (619) 283-6281. Open to the public.
* 16 -- Meet the Magnets at Fashion Valley, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Fashion Valley Mall's Center Court, just in front of Macy's. Magnet school principals and teachers will be available to explain the opportunities that San Diegans have to attend Magnet schools in the district and to share their school's emphasis. In addition, Oak Park Elementary, a Music Conservatory, will have a performance at 11:30 a.m. Information: Beth Churchill, (619) 725-7154. Open to the public.
* 16 -- Passport Through China, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Barnard Elementary School, 2930 Barnard St. (92110). In honor of Asian Pacific Heritage Month in May, Barnard Mandarin Chinese Magnet School is holding a carnival, with entertainment from various Asian communities and food from Panda Express. Contact: Edward Park, Principal, (619) 224-3306. Open to the public.
16 -- Benefit Concert, 7 p.m., Lincoln High School auditorium 4777 Imperial Avenue (92113). Sponsored by the Mainly Mozart Festival, the concert features Anthony McGill, principal clarinet of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra in New York, Point Loma Nazarene University vocal coach and pianist Ines Irawati, and the Lincoln High School choir. Tickets are $10, $25 and 50. Information: (619) 704-1140, or www.mainlymozart.org. Open to the public.
16 -- Bay Park Western Carnival Extravaganza, 3-7 p.m., Bay Park Elementary School, 2433 Denver St. (92110). 2433 Denver St. (92110). PTA-sponsored school fundraiser offers fun for all. Contact: Bay Park PTA via the school, (619) 276-1471. Open to the public.
* 16 -- Passport Through China, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Barnard Elementary School, 2930 Barnard St. (92110). In honor of Asian Pacific Heritage Month in May, Barnard Mandarin Chinese Magnet School is holding a carnival, with entertainment from various Asian communities and food from Panda Express. Contact: Edward Park, Principal, (619) 224-3306. Open to the public.
* 18 -- Subdistrict E Community Meeting, 6 p.m., Morse High School, 6905 Skyline Dr. Meet with Shelia Jackson, Board of Education District E Representative to talk about issues with education and the San Diego district. Open to the public.
* 19 -- Children In Rage - Listening is the Key, with Janice Higgins, 6 p.m., Ballard Parent Center, 2375 Congress St. (92110). The nationally known author and founder of Project R.A.G.E. (Release Anger and Guilt for Empowerment) will chat with an audience of parents. Contact: Marco Beltran, (619) 293-4431. Open to the public.
* 19 -- Classified Employee of the Year Celebration, 5 p.m., University City High School, 6949 Genessee Ave. (92122). Honoring San Diego Unified's outstanding individual non-teaching workers for the 2008-09 school year. Scheduled Board of Education Meeting. Open to the public.
19-21 -- Spring Music Concert, 7 p.m., San Diego School of Creative and Performing Arts (SCPA) Florence Johnson Grand Theatre, 2425 Dusk Drive (92139). Featured are all levels of choral and instrumental talent, from "up-and-comers" to award-winning ensembles. Tickets are $8-$10 adults, $7-$9 for students, senior and military. Box office: (619) 475- 8556 or go to www.scpa.sandi.net. Open to the public.
20 -- Suzuki, Fifth and Third Grade Music Recitals, 6:30 p.m., Crown Point Junior Music Academy, 4033 Ingraham St. (92109). Part of the school's spring open house, the performances will highlight the excellent musicians at academy, which just opened this year. Information: Elaine Hill, Magnet Resource Teacher, (858) 273-9830, ext. 2230. Open to the public.
20 -- Excellence Recognition, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Sea World Nautilus Pavilion, 500 Sea World Drive (92109). Annual event that salutes the academic top one percent in San Diego Unified. Principals from each high school present their students to Board of Education members and the Superintendent. Information: Janet Delaney, Community Relations, (619) 725-5593. Reporters covering the event should contact Jack Brandais at (619) 725-5570 to arrange for access to Sea World. Not open to the public.
* 20 -- Pershing Spring Band Concert, 5 p.m., Pershing Middle School, 8204 San Carlos Dr. (92119). Performances by 6th Grade String Orchestra, 7th Grade String Orchestra, 8th Grade Beginning Band (B-Day Band). Bake sale fundraiser immediately after the concert. Contact: (619) 465-3234. Open to the public.
* 20 -- 'Could There Be Something Going on Besides ADHD?' lecture, 3 p.m., Monroe Clark Middle School, 4388 Thorn St. (92105). Nurse Lisa Ehrlichman will discuss mental health issues among adolescents. Spanish translation available. Information: (858) 636-4380. Open to the public.
* 21 -- Schoolrooms Demonstration, 10:30 a.m., Library, Mira Mesa High School, 10510 Reagan Road (92126). New web portal that will allow all students within San Diego Unified to have access to curriculum based information that is organized by grade level and content. Funded through grant from the California Office of the State Librarian and is a partnership between San Diego Unified and the City of San Diego Public Libraries. Contact: Martha Karanopoulos, (858) 496-8439. Not open to the public.
* 21 -- Pershing Band Fundraising Dinner and Concert, 5 p.m. dinner, 6:30 p.m. concert, Pershing Middle School, 8204 San Carlos Dr. (92119). Join the Pershing Jazz Band and other guests for the 5 p.m. dinner, followed by a 6:30 p.m. concert in the auditorium. Performances by the 6th Grade Concert Band, 7th Grade Band 8th Grade Advanced Band (A-Day Band). Contact: (619) 465-3234. Open to the public.
21 -- 50th Anniversary Celebration, Cubberley Elementary School, 4:30 p.m., Cubberley Elementary School, 3201 Marathon Dr. (92123). Alumni, friends and current families will celebrate a half-century at the Serra Mesa school. Contact: Maria Edwards, jedward1@san.rr.com, or (619) 517-9358. Open to the public.
25 -- Memorial Day, all schools and offices closed.
27 -- GATE Distinguished Lecture Series with Eric Jensen, 7 p.m., Auditorium, Eugene Brucker Education Center, 4100 Normal Street (92103). Jensen, author of "Parenting the Gifted Brain," is the guest speaker at this lecture series, sponsored by the Gifted and Talented Education Department. The series gives the community a chance to hear and meet experts in the field of gifted education. Contact: GATE Department, (858) 573-5998. Open to the public.
* 28 -- Sandburg School Student Art Exhibit and Open House, 6 p.m., 11230 Avenida del Gato (92126). Student artwork (grades K-5) will be displayed throughout the auditorium. Parents, students, and community members are invited to tour the art exhibit as well as classrooms during this time to view additional student academic products and celebrations. Contact: Laurie Hinzman, principal, at (858) 566-0510 x1103. Open to the public.
28 -- Community Advisory Committee (CAC) for Special Education Executive Committee, 6:30 p.m., Ballard Parent Center, Room 3, 2375 Congress Street, (92110). CAC serves in an advisory capacity to the Board of Education (BOE) and Special Education administration on the implementation of the Special Education Local Plan. Contact: Susan Martinez, Staff Liaison, (619) 725-7650. Open to the public.
* 29 -- Makeover Day I, 1:30-4:30 p.m., Walker Elementary School, 9245 Hillery Dr. (92126). Volunteer San Diego and Met Life Volunteers will be working with students and staff to beautify the Mira Mesa school. Second day will be Tuesday, June 2. Contact: Rochelle Dawes, Principal, (858) 566-7370. Not open to the public.
June
* 2 -- Makeover Day II, 1:30-4:30 p.m., Walker Elementary School, 9245 Hillery Dr. (92126). Volunteer San Diego and Met Life Volunteers will be working with students and staff to beautify the Mira Mesa school. Contact: Rochelle Dawes, Principal, (858) 566-7370. Not open to the public.
* 3 -- Concert on the Green, 6-7 p.m., Sandburg Elementary School, 11230 Avenida del Gato (92126). The concert is presented by our Sandburg Band and Orchestra under the musical direction of Harvey Tellinghuisen and Steve Luchs. The concert takes place on campus on the grassy knoll. Come and enjoy a musical delight under the stars. Contact: Laurie Hinzman, principal (858) 566-0510 x1103. Open to the public.
* 3 -- Madison Spring Concert, 6:30 p.m., Madison High School, 4833 Dolvia Drive. Madison's choral department will present their Spring Concert in the Performing Arts Center. Pizza and drinks will be available for sale at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $5 at the door. Please join us and help support choral music at Madison. Contact: (858) 496-8410. Open to the public.
3-6 -- SCPA Student Art Exhibition, Ole Kittleson Little Theatre, San Diego School of Creative and Performing Arts (SCPA), 2425 Dusk Drive (92139). Drawing, painting, sculpture, and photography will be featured from students grades six through twelve. Included are pieces inspired by art throughout the ages and award winners from various competitions. Information: (619) 470-0555 or www.scpa.sandi.net. Free and open to the public during school hours.
4-6 -- SCPA Spring Dance Concert, 7 p.m., San Diego School of Creative and Performing Arts (SCPA) Florence Johnson Grand Theatre, 2425 Dusk Drive (92139). Showcasing SCPA's Dance Ensembles as well as intermediate and new dancers, and pre-majors in a variety of different styles including ballet, tap, jazz, modern, and musical theatre. Tickets are $8-$10 adults, $7-$9 for students, senior and military. Box office: (619) 475- 8556 or go to www.scpa.sandi.net. Open to the public.
4 -- District English Learner Advisory Committee, 6:30 p.m., Harold J. Ballard Parent Center at Fremont Elementary School, 2375 Congress Ave. (92110). Committee includes representatives from each school's English Learner Advisory Committee, a school-based committee required if there are more than 21 English Learners at that school. Information: Office of Language Acquisition, (619) 725-7264. Open to the public.
4 -- Community Advisory Committee (CAC) for Special Education, 7 p.m., Lindbergh-Schweitzer School, West Campus Auditorium, 4133 Mt. Albertine, 992111). CAC serves in an advisory capacity to the Board of Education (BOE) and Special Education administration on the implementation of the Special Education Local Plan. Contact: Susan Martinez, Staff Liaison, (619) 725-7650. Open to the public.
10 -- District Advisory Council for Compensatory Education Programs, 6:30 p.m., Harold J. Ballard Parent Center at Fremont Elementary School, 2375 Congress Ave. (92110). Parents, staff and community leaders consult with the Board of Education and district staff on behalf of Title I compensatory education program participants. Information: Program Monitoring Department, (858) 496-4048. Open to the public.
12, 15 - 2009 Senior High School Commencement Ceremonies, Various times, locations. http://www.sandi.net/commencement.pdf
15 -- Traditional Calendar Last Day of School.
* 22 -- Summer Fun Café Begins at 22 schools throughout the district. Summer lunch program at schools and recreation centers is open to all children under the age of 18. Contact: Food Services, Joanne Tucker, (858) 627-7301. Open to the public.
* 24 -- Summer Fun Café Kickoff, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Skyline Hills Recreation Center, 8285 Skyline Dr.. San Diego. Matt Wilhelm, linebacker, San Diego Chargers, is Master of Ceremonies to mark the opening of the kids' lunch program. Contact: Food Services, Joanne Tucker, (858) 627-7301. Open to the public.
25 -- Community Advisory Committee (CAC) for Special Education Executive Committee, 6:30 p.m., Ballard Parent Center, Room 3, 2375 Congress Street, (92110). CAC serves in an advisory capacity to the Board of Education (BOE) and Special Education administration on the implementation of the Special Education Local Plan. Contact: Susan Martinez, Staff Liaison, (619) 725-7650. Open to the public.
30-31 -- Character Development Conference, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., University of San Diego, School of Leadership and Education Sciences, Character Development Center. Two-day conference includes speakers who will discuss the particulars of character education. A program of the University of San Diego. Information: (619) 260-2250. Open to the public with fee and registration.
July
3 -- Independence Day Observed, all schools and administrative offices closed.
21 -- Year-Round Calendar Last Day of School.
September
8 - First Day of Classes for 2009/2010 School Year
October
30-31 -- Crawford High Class of 1959 50th Reunion, Town and Country Hotel, Mission Valley. Contacts: Sandra Craig Allen, (951) 301-7098; Alice James McCapes, (951) 306-7706.
Ongoing
* Tuesday: Mira Mesa Farmer's Market, Mira Mesa High School, 3-7 p.m., 10510 Reagan Rd. (92126). Some proceeds go to the Mira Mesa High School Foundation. Contact: www.miramesafarmersmarket.com.
Thursday: de Portola Middle School Farmers Market, 3-7 p.m., 11010 Clairemont Mesa Blvd. (92124). Information: (858) 272-7054. Open to the public.
Saturday: Scripps Ranch Farmers Market and Art Festival, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Ellen Browning Scripps Elementary School, 11778 Cypress Canyon Rd. (92131). (92131). Contact: Bev Cassity, (858) 586-7933, srfarmersmarket@aol.com, or visit www.srfm.org. Open to the public.
Sunday: La Jolla Elementary Open Air Market, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., La Jolla Elementary School, 1111 Marine St., La Jolla (92037). Proceeds benefit La Jolla Elementary School. Market hotline, (858) 454-1699. Web site: www.lajollamarket.com. Open to the public.
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Jack Brandais
Media Relations
San Diego Unified School District
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