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.
June
* 8 -- Salute to Sequoia Champions, 7:45 a.m., Sequoia Elementary School, 4690 Limerick Ave. (92117). Student, teachers and staff from Sequoia will salute the hard-working PTA members who recently spoke on behalf of the school at district budget meetings. Students will be presenting five key parents with medallions and certificates to thank them for their efforts. Contact: Susan Izu, principal, (858) 496-8240. Not 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 -- 2009 Senior High School Commencement Ceremonies at the following times and locations. 2 p.m.: Garfield, Spreckels Organ Pavilion, Balboa Park; University City, football field. 3:30 p.m.: Mt. Everest Academy, school auditorium. 6 p.m.: John Muir School, Balboa Park Administrative Garden. More ceremonies on Monday, June 15. Open to the public. Complete list at www.sandi.net/commencement.pdf Open to the public.
13 -- Community Meeting with Richard Barrera, 2-5 p.m., San Diego City College cafeteria, 1313 Park Boulevard (92101). Board of Education Vice President Richard Barrera is hosting a community meeting to discuss the ways we can work together to support our schools and students during the budget crisis. Attendees will learn about various school volunteer opportunities and other ways to get involved from the people who know best, principals and parents. Contact Bernie Rhinerson, chief district relations officer, (619) 725-5568. Open to the public.
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 -- 2009 Senior High School Commencement Ceremonies at the following times and locations. 11 a.m.: San Diego Met, Jenny Craig Pavilion, University of San Diego. 1 p.m.: Kearny, Golden Hall. 1:15 p.m.: Twain, Jenny Craig Pavilion, University of San Diego. 1:30 p.m.: Madison, football field; Morse, Cox Arena, San Diego State University. 2 p.m.: La Jolla, Gene Edwards Stadium; San Diego SCPA, SCPA Circle of the Sun. 3 p.m.: Point Loma, Robb Stadium. 4 p.m.: Crawford, Golden Hall; Hoover, school stadium; Serra, football field. 5 p.m.: Henry High, school stadium; Mira Mesa, Jenny Craig Pavilion, University of San Diego; Mission Bay, football field; San Diego High, Starlight Bowl, Balboa Park. 6 p.m.: Lincoln, school stadium; Scripps Ranch, Cox Arena, San Diego State University. Complete list at www.sandi.net/commencement.pdf 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.
23-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 -- Retiree Event, 4-6 p.m., Thurgood Marshall Middle School, 9700 Avenue of Nations (92131). San Diego Unified's retirees for the 2008-09 school year will be honored in a reception with members of the Board of Education. Information: Jack Brandais, Communications Department, (619) 725-5570. Not 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). 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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