San Diego Unified School District News Releases: January 2010

Friday, January 29, 2010

MEDIA ADVISORY -- School Choice Fair Invites Families, Community

MEDIA ADVISORY from the San Diego Unified School District, Jan. 29, 2010

SCHOOL CHOICE FAIR BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND; FREE EVENT DRAWS FAMILIES FROM AROUND COUNTY

What: San Diego Unified All Schools Fair

When: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 30, 2010

Where: Balboa Park Recital Hall (adjacent to Puppet Theatre)

Details: Parents have choices -- that's the key message of the All Schools Enrollment Fair, which attracted more than 1,500 families last year from throughout the county, including those already living within the district, parents with jobs in San Diego who want to know about great schools located close to work and parents who are ready to make a move from high-cost private and parochial schools. ??The free event for grades pre-K-12 gives families the chance to explore the excellent academic and college/career preparatory programs at San Diego Unified, plus enjoy student performances throughout the day. The fair is also open to all community members... here's a chance to see the excellence in San Diego schools, even if you don't have school-aged kids.

Parents have until February 15 to apply to send their child to an out-of-neighborhood school for the 2010-11 school year.?

Photos: Performances include a Jump Rope demonstration by Green Elementary, African drumming by CPMA and a dance and drama performance from Lincoln High, among others.

Speakers: District and school representatives, students and parents available for interview throughout the day.

Contact: Jennie Breister, SDUSD Communications Dept., (619) 725-5598 (desk), (619) 847-6029 (cell).
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Jack Brandais
Media Relations
San Diego Unified School District
(619) 725-5570 (desk)
(619) 607-0477 (cell)

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NEWS RELEASE

Campus Calendar -- Upcoming Events in the San Diego Unified School District
January 29, 2010

Your coverage is invited of any of the following upcoming events on the
campuses of the San Diego Unified School District. For more items, check out
the calendar on the front of the new district website at www.sandi.net.

(*) New or revised this week.

February

* 1 -- Jump-Rope World Record Attempt, 9 a.m., various schools. "Jamba Jump"
is a statewide jump-rope event that organizers hope will produce a new world
record. Schools participating and contacts: Fletcher Elementary School, 4375
Bannock Ave. (92117), (858) 273-1820, teacher Alissa Weiss; Roosevelt Middle
School, 3366 Park Blvd. (92103), (619) 293-4450, principal Carmen Garcia;
Pacific Beach Middle School, 4676 Ingraham St. (92109), (858) 273-9070,
Principal Julie Martel. Not open to the public.

2 -- Board of Education Budget Workshop, Eugene Brucker Education Center,
4100 Normal Street (92103). Agenda and information:
www.sandi.net/board/meetings. Open to the public.

* 4 -- Campus Beautification Day, 2-4 p.m., Correia Elementary School, 4302
Valeta St. (92107). Join families and community members as they spruce up
this Pt. Loma school. Contact: Patricia Ladd, Principal, (619) 222-0476.
Open to the public.

* 5 -- School of Digital Media and Design Senior Gallery Show, 4-7 p.m.,
Kearny High Educational Complex, 7651 Wellington St. (92111). The senior
class of DMD will be showcasing their work as their senior exhibition.
Students, community members, parents, teachers, and anyone interested in
seeing work produced by young professionals are welcome to view the results,
as well as give or get commentary from the designer. Contact: Jennifer
Andrews, (858) 496-8370 x4805. Open to the public.

9 -- Board of Education Meetings, 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Eugene Brucker
Education Center, 4100 Normal Street (92103). Agenda and information:
www.sandi.net/board/meetings. Open to the public.

16 -- Board of Education Meetings, 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Eugene Brucker
Education Center, 4100 Normal Street (92103). Agenda and information:
www.sandi.net/board/meetings. Open to the public.

17 -- Parent Night, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Kearny High Educational Complex, 7651
Wellington St. (92111). Focus for the evening will be SAT preparation,
summer interns, Advanced Placement classes for 2010-11 and summer school
programs at Kearny. Contact: Karen Nares, School of International Business,
(858) 496-8370. Open to parents and students.

* 19 -- Family Fun Dance, 5-8 p.m., Doyle Elementary School, 3950 Berino Ct.
(92122). Please join your fellow Doyle families and friends at the Mardi
Gras themed Family Dance in the Doyle Auditorium. Contact: Kimberly Moore,
(858) 455-6230.

23 -- Board of Education Meeting, 5 p.m., Eugene Brucker Education Center,
4100 Normal Street (92103). Agenda and information:
www.sandi.net/board/meetings. Open to the public.

10 -- Family Wednesday, 9 a.m., Adams Elementary School, 4672 35th St.
(92116). The public is invited to join Adams students and staff in a flag
salute and a song by one of the classrooms, then to meet with Principal
Derek Murchison to hear about upcoming events, learn about school data and
have a question and answer session. Finally, the parents are sent to the
classrooms from 10-10:30 a.m. to read with the students. Contact: Derek
Murchison, principal, (619) 284-1158. Open to the public.

* 28 -- High School Instrumental Honor Concert, 3 p.m., Copley Symphony
Hall, 750 B Street (92101). Enjoy a concert with the best musicians from
high schools throughout the San Diego Unified School District. Contacts:
Karen Childress-Evans, Director, (858) 539-5349; Mark Nicholson,
Instrumental Music Specialist (858) 539-5351. Open to the public.

March

2 -- Board of Education Budget Workshop, noon and 5 p.m., Eugene Brucker
Education Center, 4100 Normal Street (92103). Agenda and information:
www.sandi.net/board/meetings. Open to the public.

* 6 -- San Diego City-County Partnership Honor Choir, 7 p.m., Point Loma
Nazarene University, Brown Chapel, 3900 Lomaland Drive (92106). Enjoy a
concert with the best singers from choirs in elementary, middle and high
schools as selected by San Diego Unified VAPA, San Diego County VAPA, Calif.
Music Education Association. Contacts: Karen Childress-Evans, Director,
(858) 539-5349; Mark Nicholson, Instrumental Music Specialist (858)
539-5351. Open to the public.

9 -- Board of Education Meeting, 5 p.m., Eugene Brucker Education Center,
4100 Normal Street (92103). Agenda and information:
www.sandi.net/board/meetings. Open to the public.

* 9 -- Elementary School Instrumental Honor Concert, 7 p.m., Point Loma
Nazarene University, Brown Chapel, 3900 Lomaland Drive (92106). Enjoy a
concert with the best musicians from elementary schools throughout the San
Diego Unified School District. Contacts: Karen Childress-Evans, Director,
(858) 539-5349; Mark Nicholson, Instrumental Music Specialist (858)
539-5351. Open to the public.

* 11 -- Jog-a-thon, Sunset View Elementary School, 4365 Hill St. (92107).
Sponsor students as they run to raise money for the PTA. Contact: Jackie
McCabe, Principal, (619) 223-7156. Not open to the public.

16 -- Board of Education Meetings, 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m., Eugene Brucker
Education Center, 4100 Normal Street (92103). Agenda and information:
www.sandi.net/board/meetings. Open to the public.

17 -- Family Wednesday, 9 a.m., Adams Elementary School, 4672 35th St.
(92116). The public is invited to join Adams students and staff in a flag
salute and a song by one of the classrooms, then to meet with Principal
Derek Murchison to hear about upcoming events, learn about school data and
have a question and answer session. Finally, the parents are sent to the
classrooms from 10-10:30 a.m. to read with the students. Contact: Derek
Murchison, principal, (619) 284-1158. Open to the public.

* 20 -- Middle School Instrumental Honor Concert, 7 p.m., Point Loma
Nazarene University, Brown Chapel, 3900 Lomaland Drive (92106). Enjoy a
concert with the best musicians from middle schools throughout the San Diego
Unified School District. Contacts: Karen Childress-Evans, Director, (858)
539-5349; Mark Nicholson, Instrumental Music Specialist (858) 539-5351. Open
to the public.

23 -- Board of Education Meeting, 5 p.m., Eugene Brucker Education Center,
4100 Normal Street (92103). Agenda and information:
www.sandi.net/board/meetings. Open to the public.

20-27 -- San Diego Science Festival, various locations and times. San
Diego's largest celebration of science returns to offer thousands of
students and their families the opportunity to "excite their minds." Today
(Nov. 10), the San Diego Science Festival announced that, in addition to
year-round K12 programs, the 2010 event will bring a week of science
activities and exploration to San Diego County with hundreds of free events
beginning March 20, 2010 and culminating in Expo Day at PETCO Park on March
27, 2010. Contact: Judy Piercey, UCSD Communications, (858) 534-6128. Open
to the public.

April

7 -- Family Wednesday, 9 a.m., Adams Elementary School, 4672 35th St.
(92116). The public is invited to join Adams students and staff in a flag
salute and a song by one of the classrooms, then to meet with Principal
Derek Murchison to hear about upcoming events, learn about school data and
have a question and answer session. Finally, the parents are sent to the
classrooms from 10-10:30 a.m. to read with the students. Contact: Derek
Murchison, principal, (619) 284-1158. Open to the public.

May

12 -- Family Wednesday, 9 a.m., Adams Elementary School, 4672 35th St.
(92116). The public is invited to join Adams students and staff in a flag
salute and a song by one of the classrooms, then to meet with Principal
Derek Murchison to hear about upcoming events, learn about school data and
have a question and answer session. Finally, the parents are sent to the
classrooms from 10-10:30 a.m. to read with the students. Contact: Derek
Murchison, principal, (619) 284-1158. Open to the public.

June

2 -- Family Wednesday, 9 a.m., Adams Elementary School, 4672 35th St.
(92116). The public is invited to join Adams students and staff in a flag
salute and a song by one of the classrooms, then to meet with Principal
Derek Murchison to hear about upcoming events, learn about school data and
have a question and answer session. Finally, the parents are sent to the
classrooms from 10-10:30 a.m. to read with the students. Contact: Derek
Murchison, principal, (619) 284-1158. Open to the public.

Ongoing

Tuesday: Mira Mesa Farmer¹s 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.

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.

Monday: Yoga at Crawford, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m., Crawford High Educational
Complex, 4191 Colts Way (92115). Free yoga classes open to all, students as
well as community members. Contact Lara Gutierrez, lgutierrez1@sandi.net or
jwinn@sandi.net. Open to the public.

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Wednesday, January 27, 2010

Media Advisory--Interactive 21st Century (i21) Classroom Demonstration and Tour

Media Advisory

San Diego Unified School District showcases its 21st Century Interactive Classroom Technology

SAN DIEGO-In an unprecedented effort, the San Diego Unified School District has initiated a five-year plan to equip each kindergarten through 12th-grade classroom with a suite of new digital tools that are designed to create an engaging and personalized learning environment. The main components of the Interactive 21st Century (i21) Classroom include an interactive whiteboard, audio-visual cabinet, a teacher's presentation station, a wireless voice amplification system, an advanced model document camera, and a DVD player. These interactive classroom suites are funded by Proposition S, the $2.1 billion bond measure was passed by voters on November 4, 2008.

Media representatives are invited to attend an "i21 Demonstration" beginning at 8:45 a.m. on Friday, January 29, at Pershing Middle School, 8204 San Carlos Drive, San Diego, 92119. The schedule is as follows:
* 8:50-9:05 a.m. - Quick overview of i21 from both the principal and the district's chief information technology officer
* 9:00-9:30 a.m. - Classrooms visits
* 9:30-9:40 a.m. - Closing comments from the principal and vice principal about the change that is taking place in their classrooms

Interview availability: Board President Richard Barrera (8:30-9 a.m. only), Chief Technology Officer Darryl LaGacé, Principal Sarah Sullivan, and Proposition S directors of planning and project management.

For more details, contact Cynthia Reed-Porter, communications supervisor, at (619) 725-5579 (office), (619) 857-6903 (mobile) or creed-porter@sandi.net.

Cynthia Reed-Porter, Communications Supervisor
Communications Office
San Diego Unified School District
4100 Normal Street, Room 2153
San Diego, CA 92103-2682
Office: (619) 725-5579 or (858) 637-3607
Mobile: (619) 546-3378
Fax: (619) 725-7021
E-mail: creed-porter@sandi.net
District website: www.sandi.net

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Tuesday, January 26, 2010

MEDIA ADVISORY -- Visit a Magnet School, Discover What's Happening at All Schools Fair

MEDIA ADVISORY from the San Diego Unified School District, Jan. 26, 2010

PREVIEW ALL-SCHOOL FAIR THURSDAY AT MILLENNIAL TECH MIDDLE SCHOOL

WHEN: 10-11:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010

WHAT: Preview for Saturday's All-Schools Fair in Balboa Park

WHERE: Millennial Tech Middle School, 1110 Carolina Lane (92111). I-805 S to
CA-94 E, take the Euclid Ave. exit south, merge onto Euclid Ave., turn right
onto Lise Ave., turn right onto Hal St., turn left onto Hilltop Dr., turn
right onto Carolina Lane.

ACTIVITIES: Classes ranging from computer science to robotics to English
(with a science twist) will be open for photo/video and student interviews
at San Diego Science-Technology-Engineering-Mathematics middle school.
Students, teachers and staff will be inviting San Diegans to the All-Schools
Fair, scheduled this Saturday, Jan. 30, at the Recital Hall in Balboa Park.
Students from Millennial Tech will join fellow students from all over San
Diego Unified to show off their schools.

Parents looking for school choice options are encouraged to attend. Members
of the San Diego Unified community who don't have kids in our schools are
also encouraged to attend and see where their tax dollars go. After nearly
70 percent of San Diego supported Prop. S in 2008, here's a chance for San
Diego's kids and school community to say "thank you."

PHOTOS/INTERVIEWS: Science, robotics, math students using iPod Touch
computers, high-tech whiteboards. Students, teachers, parents and school
choice officials will be available for interview.

Contacts:

Helen V. Griffith, Principal, Millennial Tech Middle School, (619) 527-6933

Jack Brandais, Communications Department, San Diego Unified School District,
(619) 725-5570 (desk), (619) 607-0477 (cell)

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ALL-SCHOOLS FAIR INFORMATION

What: San Diego Unified All Schools Fair

When: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 30

Where: Balboa Park Recital Hall (adjacent to Puppet Theater)

Description: Neighborhood, magnet and International Baccalaureate schools,
as well as other innovative programs will be under one roof. Representatives
from the enrollment office can answer school choice application questions.
Parents have until February 15 to apply to send their child to an
out-of-neighborhood school for the 2010-11 school year. For more
information, visit www.sandi.net/enrollmentoptions.

Parents have choices. That¹s the key message of the fair which attracted
more than 1,500 families last year from all over San Diego County, including
families already living within the district, parents with jobs in San Diego
who want to know about great schools located close to work and parents who
are ready to make a move from high-cost private and parochial schools. The
free event for grades pre-K-12 gives families a chance to explore the
excellent academic and college/career preparatory programs at San Diego
Unified, plus enjoy student performances throughout the day.

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Friday, January 22, 2010

Post Mtg Notices & Agendas, January 26, 2010

PLEASE NOTE: Attached board meeting notices and agendas:

· Notice and Call of Special Meeting/Agenda-Tuesday, January 26, 2010, 9:00 a.m.

· Notice of Change of Time for Closed Session Meeting—Tuesday, January 26, 2010

· Regular Meeting Agenda—Tuesday, January 26, 2010, 5:00 p.m.

Supporting documentation for agenda items (Closed Session excluded) can be found at the following link: http://www.boarddocs.com/ca/sandi/board.nsf

Please forward to staff as appropriate, print notices and agendas, and post in a prominent, accessible location at your site.

Thank you.

Josefina Viorato -

Confidential Administrative Assistant II

Board Services

4100 Normal Street, Room 2231

San Diego, CA 92103

( (619) 725-5551

7 (619) 297-5624

* jviorato@sandi.net

"Courage is moving forward...even through the path of most resistance." David Cottrell

NEWS RELEASE -- Campus Calendar from the San Diego Unified School District

Campus Calendar -- Upcoming Events in the San Diego Unified School District,
January 22, 2010

(*) New or revised this week.

January

* 23 -- UCSD's Girls Day Out Workshop for Middle School Girls, 10:30 am to
1:45 p.m., University of California San Diego. SPAWAR Systems Center Pacific
(SSC-PAC) in partnership with UCSD Presents Girl¹s Day Out! Inspiring young
girls to become educated women. Contact: ashley.nekoui@navy.mil. Not open to
the public.

* 23-24 -- E-Waste Recycling, Patrick Henry High School, 6702 Wandermere Dr.
(92120). Drop off your old electronic items, including computers and tvs.
Proceeds benefit the junior class. Open to the public.

* 26 -- Board of Education Meetings, Eugene Brucker Education Center, 4100
Normal Street (92103). Agenda and information: www.sandi.net/board/meetings.
Open to the public.

* 26 -- Powwow Workshop Soaring Eagles, 6-8:30 p.m. Ballard Parent Center,
2375 Congress St. Enjoy free potluck supper and practice for Soaring Eagles
student dance troupe, and pitch in to help the children learn history,
heritage and performance lessons. Part of Parent Outreach's American Indian
Education Program. Contact: Chuck Cadotte or Vickie Gambala, (619) 994-0392.
Free and open to the public.

* 26 -- Caver Commotion, 5:30 p.m., School of Business at the San Diego High
Educational Complex, 1405 Park Blvd. (92101). Get a preview of the School of
Business, or any other small school of interest at San Diego High. Current
students and alumni will be on hand to tell potential students why one of
the small high schools at San Diego High is the one to choose. Contact: Joe
Austin, Principal, School of Business, (619) 525-7461. Open to the public.‡

* 27 -- Attention Related Disorders, 3 p.m., Clark Middle School, 4388 Thorn
St. (92105). Ann Holler, RN,MSN will present School Nurse Management of
Medical Referrals for Behavior, to staff and parents from 3 -4:45 p.m. This
presentation is offered by the Nursing & Wellness program as part of the
Project for Attention Related Disorders (PARD). Spanish interpretation will
be available. Contact: Tom Liberto, Principal,

28-29 -- Band On The Run, San Diego School of Creative and Performing Arts,
2425 Dusk Drive. The school¹s annual band concert has performances at 7 p.m.
Jan. 28-29 and 2 p.m., Jan. 30, The Grand Theatre at SCPA. Tickets are: $8
general admission; and $6 students, seniors and military. Call the box
office at (619) 475-8556 or buy online at www.scpa.sandi.net. Contact:
Richard Trujillo, Artistic Director, 619-470-0555 ext. 212. Open to the
public.

* 28 -- Advisory Committee on the Utilization of Excess School Property, 2
p.m., Physical Plant Operations, Conference Room 1, 4860 Ruffner Street,
92111. Contact: Georgiana Becker, gbecker@sandi.net, (858) 637-6242. Open to
the public.

* 28 -- Online Journalism, Media Arts Partnership Reception, 6:30 p.m.,
Lincoln High School Performing Arts Center, 4777 Imperial Ave (92113).
Reception to kickoff Lincoln¹s new digital technology, online journalism and
media arts initiative, a partnership with funding and support from the San
Diego Foundation, voiceofsandiego.org, Media Arts Center San Diego, and the
San Diego County Library. Contact: Daniel Camacho, Lincoln High, (619)
266-6508. Open to the public.

28 -- State Budget in Crisis, 5:30 p.m., Museum of San Diego History, Balboa
Park, 1649 El Prado (92101). How are parents, students and educators coping
with anticipated budget shortfalls and what effect will the shortfalls have
on the quality of K-12 education in San Diego? Join San Diego Unified School
Board President Richard Barrera; San Diego Community College District
Trustee Peter Zschiesche and others for this engaging discussion. Cost:
Free, San Diego Historical Society members, students, educators; $10
general. For more information, visit www.sandiegohistory.org/. Contact:
Bernie Rhinerson, Chief District Relations Officer, SDUSD, (619) 725-5578.

29-30 -- Metamorphoses, San Diego School of Creative and Performing Arts,
2425 Dusk Drive. A new adaptation by Mary Zimmerman of Ovid's masterpiece
where a pool of water becomes a magical meeting place for mortals and the
gods. Directed by Bill Doyle. Performances are at: 7 p.m., Jan. 29, 30,
February 4, 5, 10, 11 at 7 p.m.; and 2 p.m. Feb. 6 at 2pm in The Little
Theatre at SCPA. Tickets are: $8 general admission; and $6 students, seniors
and military. Call the box office at (619) 475-8556 or buy online at
www.scpa.sandi.net. Contact: Richard Trujillo, Artistic Director,
619-470-0555 ext. 212. Open to the public.

30 All Schools Enrollment Fair, 10 a.m. 3 p.m., Recital Hall, Balboa
Park (adjacent to the Puppet Theater). Representatives from district-run
neighborhood schools, magnet and innovative programs will be available to
answer questions about school choice options at San Diego Unified. The
popular event will feature displays, student performances and
demonstrations. Sponsored by the Magnet Schools Assistance Program. Contact:
Enrollment Options (619) 725-5672. Open to the public.

30 -- Pancake Breakfast and GATE Garage Sale, Wegeforth Elementary School,
3443 Ediwhar Ave. (92123). From 8-11 a.m., student council members and staff
will be serving breakfast; proceeds go to the support the Wegeforth Student
Council. From 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., the GATE Garage Sale invites community
members to buy and sell items, with proceeds going to support the Gifted and
Talented Education Program at Wegeforth. Information: (858) 496-8274. Open
to the public.

February

26 -- Board of Education Budget Workshop, Eugene Brucker Education Center,
4100 Normal Street (92103). Agenda and information:
www.sandi.net/board/meetings. Open to the public.

March

April

May

June

Ongoing

Tuesday: Mira Mesa Farmer¹s 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.

Notes to editors and reporters

To receive news releases by e-mail from San Diego Unified, go to
http://sandi.net/comm/media/signup/.

MEDIA ADVISORY -- Mickey, Minnie Mouse Celebrate Volunteerism at Paradise Hills Elem.

Reporters and editors: Here¹s an event taking place at one of our schools.
Please contact Heather Hust Rivera 714-936-4095 (mobile) or
heather.hust.rivera@disney.com if you have any questions.

Jack Brandais
Communications Department
San Diego Unified School District
(619) 725-5570 (Desk)
(619) 607-0477 (Cell)

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ATTN: ASSIGNMENT EDITORS

MEDIA ADVISORY
Saturday, January 30, 2010

Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse celebrate volunteerism by working at an
Elementary School Project in San Diego

Where: Paradise Hills Elementary school
5816 Alleghany Street
San diego, Ca 92139

When: Saturday, January 30, 2010
9:30 1:00

Disney Parks Hopes to Inspire 1 Million Volunteers into Action Beginning
Jan. 1
A heaping helping of Disney Parks ³pixie dust² is being sprinkled on
Paradise Hills Elementary School as Disney Parks joins Volunteer San Diego
or a huge volunteer day. Disney Parks is celebrating the spirit of
volunteerism in the Bay Area and officially kicking off the ³Give a Day, Get
a Disney Day² campaign. On Saturday, more than 50 volunteers will paint
murals, landscape and clean Paradise Hills Elementary School. Mickey and
Minnie Mouse and some special Disney entertainment will be on-hand to
celebrate the moment.

Disney hopes to inspire 1 million people to volunteer in their communities
during 2010 through this first-of-its-kind program. Those who perform
volunteer service for a participating organization will receive a free
one-day admission ticket to a Disneyland Resort or Walt Disney World Resort
theme park. Families are encouraged to volunteer together for the
betterment of their own communities.

³Give a Day, Get a Disney Day² program kicked off Jan. 1, 2010, and guests
can learn more and sign up for e-mail updates about how to get their free
one-day admission to a Walt Disney World or Disneyland theme park by
visiting www.DisneyParks.com (for the United States and Puerto Rico) or
www.DisneyParks.ca (for Canada).

To enable people to sign up for an eligible volunteer project in 2010,
Disney is working with HandsOn Network, the nation¹s largest volunteer
network. Part of the Points of Light Institute, HandsOn Network has 250
on-the-ground volunteer action centers across the country and connects
volunteers to more than 70,000 nonprofit agencies that need their help.

For more information or b-roll hard copies contact:
Disney Parks Public Relations
Heather Hust Rivera 714-936-4095 (mobile) or heather.hust.rivera@disney.com
Content for News and PublicAffairs use only.

NEWS RELEASE -- Lincoln High Unveils Pilot Project to Connect Students, alumni and Community Online

* * * * PRESS RELEASE * * * *

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Debra Stephens
Phone: 619-985-7749

LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL UNVEILS PILOT PROJECT THAT CONNECTS
STUDENTS, ALUMNI AND COMMUNITY ONLINE

January 22, 2010 Lincoln High School will host a community reception to
unveil the results of a pilot project that supports student achievement in
online journalism and media arts, and empowers Lincoln students, alumni and
neighbors with digital technology and training to share their own stories
online. The reception will take place on Thursday, January 28, 2010, 6:30pm
8pm, at the Performing Arts Theatre on the Lincoln High School campus
located at 4777 Imperial Avenue, San Diego. This event is free and open to
the public.

Funded by a grant from The San Diego Foundation, the pilot Lincoln High
School Producers Project has created four programs:

(1) Teen Producers, a film collection of narratives, interviews and
reflections from the community;
(2) Doc Your Block, student stories about their surrounding community
(3) Echoes, alumni reflections on how Lincoln impacted their lives
(4) Voices of Lincoln, the official newspaper of Lincoln, ³The Buzz², in new
electronic format

In addition, mentoring relationships were established between Lincoln High
School and voiceofsandiego.org, Media Arts Center San Diego, and the San
Diego Association of Black Journalists. These relationships enabled the
students to strengthen their production and journalism skills.

The Lincoln High School Producers Project is a part of The San Diego
Foundation¹s Regional Information Initiative, a multi-year initiative
launched in partnership with the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation that
seeks to better inform and engage the region¹s diverse communities through
innovative use of digital media. Non-profit partners include the
voiceofsandiego.org, Media Arts Center San Diego, and the San Diego County
Library.

For more information about the grant, contact Cheryl Alethia Phelps,
Director of Civil Society Analysis & Strategy at The San Diego Foundation at
cheryl@sdfoundation.org. For more information on the community reception at
Lincoln High School, call 619-266-6500 or visit their website at
www.lincolnhighsd.net/hornets.

# # #

MEDIA ADVISORY -- African-American Astronaut to Visit With Middle School Students

Reporters and editors: The following was prepared by the public relations
firm employed by the Dream Tour for a stop next Friday at Lincoln. Your
coverage is invited.

Jack Brandais
Communications Department
San Diego Unified School District
(619) 725-5570 (Desk)
(619) 607-0477 (Cell)

M E D I A A D V I S O R Y

FIRST AFRICAN AMERICAN ASTRONAUT TO WALK IN SPACE TO HELP
SAN DIEGO MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS ACHIEVE DREAMS

Math and Science are Keys to Unlocking Future

WHAT: Dr. Bernard Harris
<http://www.theharrisfoundation.org/about/bernard_bio/index.htm> , the first
African American astronaut to walk in space, will talk with students from
Millennial Tech Middle School, Innovation Middle School and Memorial
Preparatory School about reaching for the stars as well as their own
personal potential through the problem solving skills they learn in science,
technology, engineering and mathematics.

On the first stop of his national 2010 ³Dream Tour presented by ExxonMobil
<http://www.daring2dream.org/> ,² Dr. Harris will entertain students with
his adventures in space while also motivating them to achieve their own
goals. His story provides a powerful backdrop to bring his Dream Tour to
students in cities across America including Anchorage, Baton Rouge,
Billings, Cleveland, Denver, Nashville, Philadelphia, Phoenix and San Diego.

WHEN: Friday, January 29, 2010, 10:15 a.m. 11:00 a.m.

WHERE: Abraham Lincoln High School

Performing Arts Theatre

4777 Imperial Ave.

San Diego, CA 92113

Dr. Harris and students doing a demonstration on life in the space
shuttle.

VISUALS:

WHY: From humble beginnings in San Antonio, Dr. Harris
fulfilled his dreams with hard work and tenacity. He strives to inspire
students around the U.S. to believe in themselves and ³shoot for the stars.²
Strong math and science coursework provides students with the skill sets
they will need to succeed in the 21st century.

For more information on ³The Dream Tour² and Dr.
Bernard Harris, please visit www.daring2dream.org
<http://www.daring2dream.org>

CONTACT: Jillian Fleming, Sunwest Communications
214.373.1601
Day of event: 214.636.3018
###

MEDIA ADVISORY -- All San Diego Unified Schools Scheduled to be Open Today

MEDIA ADVISORY from the San Diego Unified School District, Jan. 22, 2010

SCHOOL STATUS: All Schools Scheduled to be Open Friday, Jan. 22

All schools are scheduled to be open today, Friday, Jan. 22.

At Loma Portal Elementary School, 3341 Browning Street in Pt. Loma, crews from San Diego Gas and Electric worked overnight to restore power. The school was closed on Thursday but is open on Friday, with school starting at 9 a.m. The school's Klassic Kids Childcare Program is open as well.

Normal operations are scheduled at all other schools and district offices.

# # #

Jack Brandais
Media Relations
San Diego Unified School District
(619) 725-5570 (desk)
(619) 607-0477 (cell)

Thursday, January 21, 2010

MEDIA ADVISORY: Kids Share Codes With Real-Life Codebreaker at LJ Elementary "Spy Day"

MEDIA ADVISORY From the San Diego Unified School District, January 21, 2010

KIDS SHARE CODES WITH REAL-LIFE CODEBREAKER AT LA JOLLA ELEMENTARY 'SPY DAY'

WHAT: Spy Day at La Jolla Elementary School

WHEN: Noon to 1:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 22

WHERE: La Jolla Elementary School, 1111 Marine St., La Jolla (92037-5131)

CONTACT: Donna Tripi, Principal, La Jolla Elementary School, (858) 454-7196

DESCRIPTION:

A real-life codebreaker and more than 75 La Jolla Elementary School students
will come together to take an unusual twist on learning math and critical
thinking skills -- how encryptions have been used by spies through the
years.

The event, scheduled from noon to 1:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 22, will involve
students dressing the part of secret agents to share their ciphers and other
encryptions that teach critical thinking skills. Marine MSgt Michael Todd
from Camp Pendleton will visit and discuss today's code breakers, while
Marine Corps Educator Joanie Schwarz-Wetter will share the story of the
Navajo Code Talkers of World War II.

The month-long project, paid for with a grant from Toshiba Co., uses pen and
paper stealth of wars past to entice today's kids to use their arithmetic,
subtraction, multiplication and factoring to send and read secret messages.
From the wars of Julius Ceasar to San Diego's training of the Navajo Code
Talkers who bested the Japanese with their unbreakable code, cryptology has
helped to topple some empires and secure others.

Increasingly, cryptology is being used to help keep America safe as today's
computers rely on encryption to secure information and terrorist
organizations use technology to recruit and execute their plans. La Jolla's
Top Secret Math grant, submitted by Seminar Teacher Johanna Weber, meets the
presidential objective to make this next generation competitive in math and
science.

"We take the work of educating our future mathematicians and scientists
seriously, " La Jolla Principal Donna Tripi said. "With Top Secret Math we
wanted to show kids that math can be exciting and engaging."

The project began with a workshop by the San Diego Historical Society about
the use of codes through the ages, followed by encryption exercises in class
using text and workbooks. Friday, spy kids will share their own codes with
MSgt Michael Todd who is a modern "code-breaker" from Camp Pendleton.

Marine Corps Educator Joanie Schwarz-Wetter will tell students of San
Diego's role in training the Navajo Code Talkers of WWII. Artifacts
presented include WWII field radios, uniforms and dog tags, a codebook and a
recording in Navajo language.

INTERVIEWS/PHOTOS: Students, teachers and the Marine visitors will be
available for photographs and interviews.

# # #

Jack Brandais
Communications Department
San Diego Unified School District
(619) 725-5570 (Desk)
(619) 607-0477 (Cell)

MEDIA ADVISORY -- Loma Portal Elementary Closed for Today

MEDIA ADVISORY from the San Diego Unified School District, January 21, 2010

LOMA PORTAL ELEMENTARY CLOSED TODAY

Loma Portal Elementary School, 3341 Browning Street in Pt. Loma, has been closed for today due to a power outage. Students who have already arrived at the school will only be released to a parent or guardian with proper identification. Parents who have not yet brought their students to school should keep their child home today. The daycare and extended-day programs at the school are closed as well.

Jack Brandais
Media Relations
San Diego Unified School District
(619) 725-5570 (desk)
(619) 607-0477 (cell)

MEDIA ADVISORY: Loma Portal Elementary Open Today

MEDIA ADVISORY from the San Diego Unified School District, January 21, 2009

LOMA PORTAL ELEMENTARY OPEN TODAY

Despite a power outage, Loma Portal Elementary School will be open today. First classes are at 9 a.m. Because of the power outage, the principal earlier an automated message had been sent telling parents the school was closed; another message later in the morning announced the school would, in fact, open.

So far, all schools in San Diego Unified are open today.

Jack Brandais
Media Relations
San Diego Unified School District
(619) 725-5570 (desk)
(619) 607-0477 (cell)

Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Robot Teams fundraise for Haiti Children at Madison High School

Reporters and editors: This is a great event at one of our schools this
weekend that involves students from San Diego Unified, around the county,
and outside San Diego County as well. Contact Marion Brooks (see below) for
information, as this is not a San Diego Unified event.

Jack

Jack Brandais
Communications Department
San Diego Unified School District
(619) 725-5570 (Desk)
(619) 607-0477 (Cell)

------ Forwarded Message

FIRST Robotics
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
www.usfirst.org <http://www.usfirst.org>

Robots Playing Baseball Take Over Madison High School
9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday Jan. 16

Einstein¹s Daughters 2009 World Champions Have Hot Shots for Haiti
Fundraiser

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Marion Brooks
(Cell: 858-229-4479)

FIRST ® Tech Challenge San Diego Regional Draws over 300 students from all
over California & Canada

Hot Shots is a Robotic Baseball Game

Harnessing the Power of Sports to Promote the Possibilities
In Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM)

Who: FIRST <http://www.usfirst.org/> ® (For Inspiration and Recognition of
Science and Technology) launches its FIRST Robotics Competition (FTC®) 2010
season will include more than 300 teams (over 15,000 high-school students)
participating in 50 regional and district events. All teams were shown the
2010 game field for the first time in September and received a common Kit of
Parts made up of motors, batteries, a control system, and a mix of
automation components but no instructions. They have had 4 months to
design and build robots to meet this year¹s engineering challenge.

What: Accomplished inventor Dean Kamen
<http://www.usfirst.org/aboutus/content.aspx?id=48> founded FIRST in 1989 to
inspire an appreciation of science and technology in young people. The FIRST
Robotics Competition (FRC®) is an annual competition that challenges
high-school students working alongside professional Mentors to design
and build a robot of their own, and compete in a Œvarsity sport for the
mind¹ that measures the effectiveness of each robot, the power of teamwork
and collaboration, and Gracious Professionalism. Students build and program
their own robots against a field of competitors and experience the
excitement of science, engineering, technology and innovation.

One of the teams, "Einstein's Daughters," an all-girls team, has spearheaded
the drive to raise money for the Haiti relief.

When:
9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, January 16, 2010

Where: Madison High School
4833 Doliva Drive, San Diego, CA 92117-3299
(858) 496-8410

# # #

Friday, January 15, 2010

NEWS RELEASE -- Campus Calendar from the San Diego Unified School District

Campus Calendar -- Upcoming Events in the San Diego Unified School District,
January 15, 2010

(*) New or revised this week.

January

18 -- Holiday, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

18 -- Eagles on Parade -- The Soaring Eagles student dance troupe is
marching in the 30th annual Martin Luther King Day Parade, followed by a
2:45 p.m. performance at the 12th annual San Diego Multicultural Festival on
the Promenade on Harbor Drive. The Soaring Eagles program is part of San
Diego Unified¹s American Indian Education Program, under the Parent Outreach
and Engagement Department. It is a true multigenerational educational
affair, as the students learn the dances and the cultural history behind
them from the elders during weekly Powwow Workshops, while their many adult
supporters sew their elaborate costumes and provide festive potluck suppers.
Contact: Chuck Cadotte, (619) 994-0392.

18 -- San Diego High Caver Baseball Golf Tournament, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Salt
Creek Golf Club, 525 Hunte Parkway, Chula Vista, CA 91914, (619) 482-4666,
www.saltcreekgc.com. Proceeds go to the San Diego High School baseball
program. Fees: $125 per person, $400 per foursome. Contact: Sean Tucker,
Baseball Coach, San Diego High School, (619) 525-7456. Open to the public.

19 -- Project Stabilization Agreement Training, 1-4 p.m. Transportation
Services, 4710 Cardin Street. Contact George Harris, contracts compliance
manager, (858) 637-6269 or gharris@sandi.net.

19 -- Year-Round Schools Return.

21 -- High School Fair, 6-7 p.m., Millennial Tech Middle School Center
Court, 1110 Carolina Lane. (92102). Because Millennial Tech Middle School is
a magnet school and draws students from throughout San Diego Unified, this
fair will acquaint graduating 8th graders with the high school choices they
have for ninth grade. Contact: Helen Griffith, Principal, (619) 527-6933.
Not open to the public.

21-23 -- Seeking The Symphony, San Diego School of Creative and Performing
Arts, 2425 Dusk Drive. The school¹s annual symphony concert has curtain
times of 7 p.m. Jan. 21-22 and 2 p.m. Jan. 23 in The Grand Theatre at SCPA.
Tickets are: $8 general admission; and $6 students, seniors and military.
Call the box office at (619) 475-8556 or buy online at www.scpa.sandi.net.
Contact: Richard Trujillo, Artistic Director, (619) 470-0555 ext. 212. Open
to the public.

22 -- Jog-A-Thon, 9:30-12:30 a.m., Longfellow Spanish Immersion Magnet
School, 5055 July St. (92110). Students will be running to help raise money
for the K-8 campus, with at least 40 percent of the funds used for improving
the upper field and creating a running track. Contact: Cynthia Arce,
Principal, (619) 276-4206.

* 22 -- Ocean Beach Elementary School Movie Night, 6 p.m., Ocean Beach
Elementary School, 4171 Santa Monica Ave (92107). ³Cloudy with a Chance of
Meatballs² shows in the auditorium at Ocean Beach Elementary School. Bring
your comfy pjs and a blanket and change for popcorn and snacks! Movie starts
promptly at 6:30. Sponsored by the PTA. Contact: Ocean Beach Elementary
School, (619) 223-1631.

* 22 -- Dana Middle School Variety Show, 7 p.m., Dana Middle School, 1775
Chatsworth Blvd. (92107). Performances include 26 musical and dance acts.
Contact: (619) 225-3897. Open to the public.

* 30 -- Pancake Breakfast and GATE Garage Sale, Wegeforth Elementary School,
3443 Ediwhar Ave. (92123). From 8-11 a.m., student council members and staff
will be serving breakfast; proceeds go to the support the Wegeforth Student
Council. From 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., the GATE Garage Sale invites community
members to buy and sell items, with proceeds going to support the Gifted and
Talented Education Program at Wegeforth. Information: (858) 496-8274. Open
to the public.

February

March

April

May

June

Ongoing

Tuesday: Mira Mesa Farmer¹s 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.

Notes to editors and reporters

To receive news releases by e-mail from San Diego Unified, go to
http://sandi.net/comm/media/signup/.

# # #

MEDIA ADVISORY: Charger Rally at Memorial Middle School is at Noon

Media partners: The Memorial Middle School Charger Rally has been moved to
noon. Sorry for the late notice.

Jack Brandais
Communications Department
San Diego Unified School District
(619) 725-5570 (Desk)
(619) 607-0477 (Cell)

Thursday, January 14, 2010

MEDIA ADVISORY: You're Invited to Charger Rallies at Two Schools, Friday, Jan. 15

MEDIA ADVISORY from the San Diego Unified School District, January 14, 2010

SCHOOLS RALLY FOR CHARGERS

WHAT: Rallies for Chargers, wishing the home team a great playoff game Sunday. These schools are inviting you to cover their festivities.

WHEN: Friday, January 15, 2010

Lindbergh Schweitzer Elementary School
6991 Balboa Ave., (858) 496-8400
Time: 9:15 a.m.
The school's National Board Certified physical education teacher has been working with the students to learn the "LT Shuffle." They'll be performing it during their pep rally. Contact: Deanne Rohde, Principal.

Memorial Prep Sports Academy Middle School
2850 Logan Ave. (92113), (619) 231-8581
Time: 12:30 p.m.
Students will rally during lunch; students are being encouraged to wear Charger shirts. Contact: Georgina Barajas-Aquirre, Principal.

Your coverage of these fun events is welcomed.

Jack Brandais
Media Relations
San Diego Unified School District
(619) 725-5570 (desk)
(619) 607-0477 (cell)

Wednesday, January 13, 2010

Post Special Mtg Notices & Agendas, January 19, 2010

PLEASE NOTE: Attached board meeting notices and agendas:

· Notice and Call of Special Meeting/Agenda—Tuesday, January 19, 2010, 10:00 a.m.

· Notice and Call of Special Meeting/Agenda—Tuesday, January 19, 2010, 5:00 p.m.

Supporting documentation for agenda items (Closed Session excluded) can be found at the following link: http://www.boarddocs.com/ca/sandi/board.nsf

Please forward to staff as appropriate, print notices and agendas, and post in a prominent, accessible location at your site.

Thank you.

Josefina Viorato -

Confidential Administrative Assistant II

Board Services

4100 Normal Street, Room 2231

San Diego, CA 92103

( (619) 725-5551

7 (619) 297-5624

* jviorato@sandi.net

"Courage is moving forward...even through the path of most resistance." David Cottrell

Friday, January 8, 2010

NEWS RELEASE -- Campus Calendar from the San Diego Unified School District

NEWS RELEASE -- Campus Calendar, Upcoming Events in the San Diego Unified
School District, January 8, 2010

(*) New or revised this week.

January

* 12 -- Prospective Student/Parent Tours, 9:30 a.m., Challenger Middle
School, 10810 Parkdale Ave. (92126). As part of the Enrollment Options
program, prospective students and parents can take a 45-minute tour of the
campus led by our ASB students, view a presentation and attend a
question/answer session with the principal, the head counselor and the
registrar. Refreshments will be served. Contact: Tamra Winchell, (858)
586-7001, ext. 2219. Open to the public.

* 14 -- Mock Job Interviews, 1:20-2:14 p.m., Clairemont High School, Academy
of Business Technology, Clairemont High School, 4150 Ute Dr. (92117). As
³American Idol² comes back on the air, students at Clairemont High¹s Academy
of Business and Technology will be facing their own teachers in ³American
Idol² -- style mock job interviews. Contact: Alan Walter, (858) 273-0201.
Not open to the public.

* 14 -- Pajama Day, Cabrillo Elementary School, 3120 Talbot St. (92106).
Students are allowed to wear their robes and pajamas on this very special
day of the school year; the school is hoping for 100 percent participation.
Contact: Nestor Suarez, Principal, (619) 223-7154. Not open to the public.

18 -- Holiday, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

* 18 -- Eagles on Parade -- The Soaring Eagles student dance troupe is
marching in the 30th annual Martin Luther King Day Parade, followed by a
2:45 p.m. performance at the 12th annual San Diego Multicultural Festival on
the Promenade on Harbor Drive. The Soaring Eagles program is part of San
Diego Unified¹s American Indian Education Program, under the Parent Outreach
and Engagement Department. It is a true multigenerational educational
affair, as the students learn the dances and the cultural history behind
them from the elders during weekly Powwow Workshops, while their many adult
supporters sew their elaborate costumes and provide festive potluck suppers.
Contact: Chuck Cadotte, (619) 994-0392.

* 19 -- Project Stabilization Agreement Training, 1-4 p.m. Transportation
Services, 4710 Cardin Street. Contact George Harris, contracts compliance
manager, (858) 637-6269 or gharris@sandi.net.

19 -- Year-Round Schools Return.

* 21 -- High School Fair, 6-7 p.m., Millennial Tech Middle School Center
Court, 1110 Carolina Lane. (92102). Because Millennial Tech Middle School is
a magnet school and draws students from throughout San Diego Unified, this
fair will acquaint graduating 8th graders with the high school choices they
have for ninth grade. Contact: Helen Griffith, Principal, (619) 527-6933.
Not open to the public.

* 21-23 -- Seeking The Symphony, San Diego School of Creative and Performing
Arts, 2425 Dusk Drive. The school¹s annual symphony concert has curtain
times of 7 p.m. Jan. 21-22 and 2 p.m. Jan. 23 in The Grand Theatre at SCPA.
Tickets are: $8 general admission; and $6 students, seniors and military.
Call the box office at (619) 475-8556 or buy online at www.scpa.sandi.net.
Contact: Richard Trujillo, Artistic Director, (619) 470-0555 ext. 212. Open
to the public.

* 22 -- Jog-A-Thon, 9:30-12:30 a.m., Longfellow Spanish Immersion Magnet
School, 5055 July St. (92110). Students will be running to help raise money
for the K-8 campus, with at least 40 percent of the funds used for improving
the upper field and creating a running track. Contact: Cynthia Arce,
Principal, (619) 276-4206.

* 28-29 -- Band On The Run, San Diego School of Creative and Performing
Arts, 2425 Dusk Drive. The school¹s annual band concert has performances at
7 p.m. Jan. 28-29 and 2 p.m., Jan. 30, The Grand Theatre at SCPA. Tickets
are: $8 general admission; and $6 students, seniors and military. Call the
box office at (619) 475-8556 or buy online at www.scpa.sandi.net. Contact:
Richard Trujillo, Artistic Director, 619-470-0555 ext. 212. Open to the
public.

*28 -- State Budget in Crisis, Museum of San Diego History, Balboa Park,
1649 El Prado (92101). How are parents, students and educators coping with
anticipated budget shortfalls and what effect will the shortfalls have on
the quality of K-12 education in San Diego? Join San Diego Unified School
Board President Richard Barrera; San Diego Community College District
Trustee Peter Zschiesche and others for this engaging discussion. Cost: Free
San Diego Historical Society members, students, educators; $10 general. For
more information, visit www.sandiegohistory.org/. Contact: Bernie Rhinerson,
Chief District Relations Officer, SDUSD, (619) 725-5578.

* 29-30 -- Metamorphoses, San Diego School of Creative and Performing Arts,
2425 Dusk Drive. A new adaptation by Mary Zimmerman of Ovid's masterpiece
where a pool of water becomes a magical meeting place for mortals and the
gods. Directed by Bill Doyle. Performances are at: 7 p.m., Jan. 29, 30,
February 4, 5, 10, 11 at 7 p.m.; and 2 p.m. Feb. 6 at 2pm in The Little
Theatre at SCPA. Tickets are: $8 general admission; and $6 students, seniors
and military. Call the box office at (619) 475-8556 or buy online at
www.scpa.sandi.net. Contact: Richard Trujillo, Artistic Director,
619-470-0555 ext. 212. Open to the public.

* 30 All Schools Enrollment Fair, 10 a.m. 3 p.m., Recital Hall, Balboa
Park (adjacent to the Puppet Theater). Representatives from district-run
neighborhood schools, magnet and innovative programs will be available to
answer questions about school choice options at San Diego Unified. The
popular event will feature displays, student performances and
demonstrations. Sponsored by the Magnet Schools Assistance Program. Contact:
Enrollment Options (619) 725-5672. Open to the public.

February

March

April

May

June

Ongoing

Tuesday: Mira Mesa Farmer¹s 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.

Notes to editors and reporters

To receive news releases by e-mail from San Diego Unified, go to
http://sandi.net/comm/media/signup/.

# # #

Thursday, January 7, 2010

Post Notice of Change of Location

PLEASE NOTE: Attached notice:

· Change of Location, Construction Subcommittee Meeting of the Independent Citizen’s Oversight Committee (ICOC)—Thursday, January 7 2010, 4:00 p.m., Conference Room B, Physical Plant Operations, 4860 Ruffner Street, San Diego, California.

Please forward to staff as appropriate, print notice, and post in a prominent, accessible location at your site.

Thank you.

Melissa Hudson

Confidential Administrative Assistant II

Board of Education

4100 Normal Street, Room 2231

San Diego, CA 92103-2682

Office: (619) 725-5550

Fax: (619) 297-5624

mmabe2@sandi.net

"The object of education is to prepare the young to educate themselves throughout their lives." - Robert M. Hutchins

Wednesday, January 6, 2010

Post Meeting Agenda, January 12, 2010

PLEASE NOTE: Attached agenda:

· Regular Meeting Agenda—Tuesday, January 12, 2009, 2:00 p.m.

Supporting documentation for agenda items (Closed Session excluded) can be found at the following link: http://www.boarddocs.com/ca/sandi/board.nsf

Please forward to staff as appropriate, print agenda, and post in a prominent, accessible location at your site.

Thank you.

Melissa Hudson

Confidential Administrative Assistant II

Board of Education

4100 Normal Street, Room 2231

San Diego, CA 92103-2682

Office: (619) 725-5550

Fax: (619) 297-5624

mmabe2@sandi.net

"The object of education is to prepare the young to educate themselves throughout their lives." - Robert M. Hutchins