Upcoming Events in the San Diego Unified School District
February 5, 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
8 -- Audit Subcommittee, Prop. S Independent Citizens Oversight Committee,
4:30 p.m., Eugene Brucker Education Center Auditorium, 4100 Normal St.
(92103). Information: (619) 725-7252. Open to the public.
* 8 -- Open House, 5:30 p.m., Memorial Prep Middle School, 2850 Logan Ave.
(92115). Parents/guardians and families are welcome to the school¹s open
house to speak with teachers and find out all about the school. Contact:
Georgina Barajas-Aguirre, Principal, (619) 231-8581. Open to the public.
* 8 -- Mira Mesa Cluster Advisory Board Meeting, 6 p.m., media center, Mira
Mesa High School, 10510 Reagan Road (92126). Parents/guardians of students
in schools that feed into Mira Mesa High School are invited to attend.
Contact: Erik Basil, ebasil@basillaw.com. Open to the public.
* 9 -- Campus Tour, 9:30 a.m., Challenger Middle School, 10810 Parkdale Ave.
(92126). Families interested in enrolling their sixth, seventh or eighth
grader are invited to campus tours. To reserve a space, contact Tamra
Wihchell, (858) 586-7001, ext. 2219. Open to families.
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.
* 9 -- Middle School College Night, 6 p.m., Challenger Middle School, 10810
Parkdale Ave. (92126). Parents/guardians and students in middle schools
throughout Scripps Ranch and Mira Mesa are invited to this evening event to
talk about middle school and high school prep for college. Contact: Felix
Speer, (858) 586-7001, ext. 2214. Open to the public.
* 9 -- Powwow Workshop Soaring Eagles, 6 p.m., Ballard Parent Center, 2375
Congress St. (92110). 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: Vickie Gambala or Chuck Cadotte,
(619) 994-0392. Free and open to public.
* 10 -- Cake Auction, 6 p.m., Serra High School, 5156 Santo Rd. (92124). Bid
on cakes donated by Serra families and boosters in this traditional event
for the whole family. Proceeds will be used to purchase snacks for students
to eat during STAR testing; these tests help determine Serra¹s success for
No Child Left Behind. Contact: Mike Jimenez, Principal, (858) 496-8342. Open
to the public.
* 10 -- Prospective Family Tours, 6:30 p.m., Pershing Middle School, 8204
San Carlos Drive (92119). If your child is a fifth-grade gifted or
high-achieving student, attend and find out what is offered at Pershing
Middle School. Contact: Sarah Sullivan, Principal, (619) 465-3234. Open to
parents/guardians.
* 10-11 -- Metamorphoses, 7 p.m., San Diego School of Creative and
Performing Arts, 2425 Dusk Dr. (92139). A new take on Ovid masterpiece by
playwright Mary Zimmerman, directed by Bill Doyle with performances from
students of SCPA at the Little Theatre on campus. Tickets $8, $6 for
students, seniors and military. Contact: (619) 475-8556 or buy online at
www.scpa.sandi.net.
12 -- Lincoln¹s Birthday Holiday. All schools and offices closed.
15 -- President¹s Day Holiday. All schools and offices closed.
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.
* 16 -- Powwow Workshop Soaring Eagles, 6 p.m., Ballard Parent Center, 2375
Congress St. (92110). 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: Vickie Gambala or Chuck Cadotte,
(619) 994-0392. Free and open to 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 parent/guardians and students.
* 17 -- Jump Rope for Heart, 9:30-10:30 a.m., Adams Elementary School, 4672
35th St. (92116). The public is invited to join the students and staff at
Adams as they participate in the Jump Rope for Heart program. Come jump with
us! Contact: Derek Murchison, Principal, (619) 284-1158. Open to the public.
* 17 -- Parent Night, 5:30 p.m., Kearny High Educational Complex, 7651
Wellington St. (92111). Focus for the evening is SAT preparation, summer
internships, AP classes for 2010-11 and summer programs at Kearny. Contact:
Karen Nares, (858) 496-8370. Open to the public.
* 18 -- Autism Information and Support Group, 9:30 a.m., Ballard Parent
Center, 2375 Congress St. (92115). Please join other parents, caregivers and
professionals at this new information and support group meeting monthly near
downtown San Diego. A joint collaboration between the Autism Society of San
Diego and the San Diego Unified School District, this new information and
support group will discuss autism through the lifespan. Contact: Julie
Sandubrae, (858) 490-8509. Open to the public.
* 18 -- Prop. S Independent Citizens Oversight Committee, 4 p.m., Eugene
Brucker Education Center Auditorium, 4100 Normal St. (92103). Information:
www.sandi.net/props. Open to the public.
* 18 -- Blood Drive, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Sunset View Elementary School, 4365
Hill St. (92107). Adults are welcome to come give blood as the San Diego
Blood Bank will be located at the school. Contact: Jackie McCabe, Principal,
(619) 223-7156. Open to the public.
* 18-19 -- Honor Theater Production, 7 p.m., La Jolla High School Theater,
750 Nautilus St., (92037). The Visual and Performing Arts Department (VAPA)
presents its Second Annual Honor Theatre Production. This year, it is
³Stefanie Hero² by Mark Medoff. This play will feature 36 top theatre
students from eight district high schools. $10-15 for adults and $5 for
students. Contact: Marjorie Treger at mtreger1@sandi.net or (858) 539-5349.
Open to the public.
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.
* 20 -- Honor Theater Production, 2 p.m., La Jolla High School Theater, 750
Nautilus St., (92037). The Visual and Performing Arts Department (VAPA)
presents its Second Annual Honor Theatre Production. This year, it is
³Stefanie Hero² by Mark Medoff. This play will feature 36 top theatre
students from eight district high schools. $10-15 for adults and $5 for
students. Contact: Marjorie Treger at mtreger1@sandi.net or (858) 539-5349.
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.
* 23 -- Powwow Workshop Soaring Eagles, 6 p.m., Ballard Parent Center, 2375
Congress St. (92110). 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: Vickie Gambala or Chuck Cadotte,
(619) 994-0392. Free and open to public.
* 24 -- Passport to China, 9-11 a.m., Barnard Mandarin Chinese Magnet
School, 2930 Barnard St. (92109). Please join Barnard community as we
welcome the Year of the Tiger. There will be delicious food from Panda
Express, entertainment from various Asian communities in San Diego, and our
students who will be performing Chinese songs and dance. Xie xie! Contact:
Edward Park, Principal, (619) 224-3306. Not open to the public.
* 27 -- Passport to China, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Barnard Mandarin Chinese
Magnet School, 2930 Barnard St. (92109). Please join Barnard community as we
welcome the Year of the Tiger. There will be delicious food from Panda
Express, entertainment from various Asian communities in San Diego, and our
students who will be performing Chinese songs and dance. Xie xie! Contact:
Edward Park, Principal, (619) 224-3306. Not open to the public.
* 27 -- Correia Middle School ³An Evening Under the Stars, fundraiser, 6
p.m., Seaside Room, Marina Village, 1936 Quivira Way (92109).
Parents/guardians and supporters of the Pt. Loma area middle school are
invited to an evening of good food, fun and auction, with proceeds going to
the school. Contact: Anne Herrin, (619) 222-9551. 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.
* 2 -- Powwow Workshop Soaring Eagles, 6 p.m., Ballard Parent Center, 2375
Congress St. (92110). 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: Vickie Gambala or Chuck Cadotte,
(619) 994-0392. Free and open to 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 -- Powwow Workshop Soaring Eagles, 6 p.m., Ballard Parent Center, 2375
Congress St. (92110). 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: Vickie Gambala or Chuck Cadotte,
(619) 994-0392. Free and open to 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.
11 -- Community Advisory Committee for Special Education, 7 p.m., Ballard
Parent Center Auditorium, 2375 Congress St., (92110). Contact: Joyce Clark,
(619) 725-5550. Open to the public.
15 -- Enrollment Options Applications Due, 5 p.m., Enrollment Options
Office, Eugene Brucker Education Center, 4100 Normal Street (92103). Even
though it¹s a holiday, staff will be at the Enrollment Options office in
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.
* 16 -- Powwow Workshop Soaring Eagles, 6 p.m., Ballard Parent Center, 2375
Congress St. (92110). 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: Vickie Gambala or Chuck Cadotte,
(619) 994-0392. Free and open to 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/guardians 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.
* 18 -- Elective Fair, 5 p.m., Patrick Henry High School, 6702 Wandermere
Dr. (92120). Students attending Patrick Henry High starting in fall 2010
will meet with teachers to find out about elective and fine arts classes at
Henry. School counselors will be available at 7 p.m. from Henry to discuss
options with parents/guardians and students. Contact: (619) 286-7700. Open
to students and parents/guardians.
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/guardians 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/guardians 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/guardians 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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