Your coverage is invited of any of the following upcoming events on the campuses of the San Diego Unified School District.
Note: Sandburg Elementary School's concert has been moved to June 9.
(*) New or revised this week.
May
30 -- "Annie Jr." Benchley-Weinberger Elementary School, 6269 Twin Lake Dr. (92119). It's the classic comic strip story with Annie, Daddy Warbucks as the spunky Depression-era orphan has fun-filled adventures. Performances by the fourth grade classes of a junior version of the classic "Annie" with shows daily at 6:30 p.m., 12:30 p.m. on May 28-29. Information: (619) 463-9271. Open to the public.
30 -- Birney's Annual Rummage Sale and Pancake Breakfast, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Birney Elementary School, 4345 Campus Ave. (92103). Arts, crafts and just stuff will be available for purchase and rummaging through during the annual event, which goes to support the International Studies Magnet and other programs at the school. Information: (619) 497-3500. Open to the public.
30 -- Film Festival, 11:30-1:30, Ken Theatre, 4061 Adams Ave. (92116). International Baccalaureate Film Studies students from the School of International Studies at the San Diego High School Complex will present a festival of their photographic and film work. Information: (619) 525-7464. Open to the public.
June
* 1 -- District E Community Forum with Board President Shelia Jackson, 6 p.m., Crawford High School, 4191 Colts Way, 92115. Join Board of Education District E Representative Shelia Jackson in a public meeting with her constituents. Contact: (619) 725-5550. Open to the public.
1 -- Dance Salon, 7 p.m., San Diego School of Creative and Performing Arts (SCPA) Florence Johnson Grand Theatre, 2425 Dusk Drive (92139). This is the first event of the exciting new Salon Series at SCPA; discourse will center on the art and performance of dance with professional dancers/choreographers and the SCPA faculty. Admission is free. Box office: (619) 475-8556 or go to www.scpa.sandi.net. Open to the pubic.
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 -- 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 -- Mission Bay High Dixie Jazz Band Performs at Padres Discount Ticket Night, 7 p.m., Petco Park. San Diego Unified and the Padres have teemed to give all fans a great ticket discount and the Padres will donate $2 a ticket to San Diego Unified's Visual and Performing Arts Programs. Tonight the Padres play the Phillies and before the game, the Mission Bay High Dixie Jazz Band performs at the Park in the Park. Just go to the website, www.padres.com/grouppromo and enter the code "SDUSD" for the discount. Other games: Friday, June 19, vs. Oakland; Tuesday, June 30 vs. Houston.
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). The committee serves in an advisory capacity to the Board of Education 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.
5 -- Bayview Terrace Elementary Military Appreciation Day, 3:30-5:30 p.m., Bayview Terrace Elementary School, 2445 Fogg St. (92109) Music by the U.S. Navy Band, poetry and essay readings, patriotic songs, military displays, and special letters and banners made for the troops overseas will all be a part of this special event. Hamburgers and hot dogs will be served at the conclusion of the program. Information: (858) 273-5244. Open to the public.
* 8 -- District E Community Forum with Board President Shelia Jackson, 6 p.m., Porter Elementary School (south campus), 4800 T Street, 92113. Join Board of Education District E Representative Shelia Jackson in a public meeting with her constituents. Contact: (619) 725-5550. Open to the public.
9 -- 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.
9 -- Board of Education Meeting, 5 p.m., Auditorium, Eugene Brucker Education Center, 4100 Normal Street (92103). Open to the public. Agenda and information: www.sandi.net/indices/board.htm
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
* 13 Auditions for Summer Intensive, San Diego School of Creative and Performing Arts (SCPA), 2425 Dusk Drive (92139). Auditions for intensive two-week program that gives advancing high school students an opportunity to develop in their chosen arts discipline; taught by SCPA faculty and Master Artists from San Diego and Los Angeles. Program is free for accepted students. Contact: Artistic Director Richard Trujillo at (619) 470-0555. Not open to the public.
15 -- Traditional Calendar Last Day of School.
* 15 -- District E Community Forum with Board President Shelia Jackson, 6 p.m., Morse High School, 6905 Skyline Drive (92114). Join Board of Education District E Representative Shelia Jackson in a public meeting with her constituents. Contact: (619) 725-5550. Open to the public.
* 19 -- Padres Discount Ticket Night, 7 p.m., Petco Park. San Diego Unified and the Padres have teemed to give all fans a great ticket discount and the Padres will donate $2 a ticket to San Diego Unified's Visual and Performing Arts Programs. Tonight the Padres play the Oakland A's. Just go to the website, www.padres.com/grouppromo and enter the code "SDUSD" for the discount. Other game: Tuesday, June 30 vs. Houston.
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-Board of Education Meeting, 5 p.m., Auditorium, Eugene Brucker Education Center, 4100 Normal Street (92103). Open to the public. Agenda and information: www.sandi.net/indices/board.htm
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). The committee serves in an advisory capacity to the Board of Education 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.
26 -- Celebration of the Arts from Page to Stage, 6 p.m., Montgomery Middle School, 2470 Ulric St. (92111). Creative writing, poetry, music, dance, visual arts and more have been part of the Montgomery Middle School staff and students partnership with the San Diego Art Institute in Balboa Park. The climax of the 16 week program is the celebration. Information: (858) 496-8330. Open to the public.
30 - Ocean Beach Elementary School Artwork On Display at Ocean Beach Shops and Restaurants, open business hours in the Ocean Beach community. Student work from the AT&T Yellow Pages Project Redirectory Phone Book Recycling Art Challenge will be decorating businesses, including 10-15 pieces at the Ocean Beach Peoples Organic Food Co-op. Contact: Donna Lamb, Ocean Beach Elementary School, (619) 223-1631
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.
August
3-14. Summer Intensive, San Diego School of Creative and Performing Arts (SCPA), 2425 Dusk Drive (92139). Two-week for advancing high school students interested developing their chosen arts discipline; taught by SCPA faculty and Master Artists from San Diego and Los Angeles. Contact: Artistic Director, Richard Trujillo, (619) 470-0555, ext. 212. Not open to the public.
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
Communications Department
San Diego Unified School District
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