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

Media Calendar
Upcoming Events in the San Diego Unified School District
October 11, 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.

October

11 -- Town Hall Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Cherokee Point Elementary School, 3735 38th St. (92105). Community forums to discuss goals for student achievement, the budget crisis and the Prop J Parcel Tax measure. Contact: Bernie Rhinerson, Chief District Relations Officer, (619) 725-5578. Open to the public.

11 – Conversation With Lincoln Administrators, 7 p.m., Family Resource Center, Lincoln High School, 4777 Imperial Ave. Parents and guardians are invited to visit with Lincoln High’s administrative team. Contact: Mel Collins, Executive Principal, (619) 266-6500. Not open to the public.

* 11 – "Waiting For Superman" discussion," 7 p.m., Clairemont High School, 4150 Ute Drive (92117). Clairemont High's PTSA and the ninth district PTA sponsor a discussion on the new movie, "Waiting for Superman," a documentary about public school systems in America. Contact: Michelle Huffaker at huffakers@att.net or Maureen Atwell at matwell@san.rr.com. Open to the public.

* 12 -- Great Shakeout News Conference, 10:30 a.m., Taft Middle School, 9191 Gramercy Dr. (92123). County of San Diego is holding a news conference to promote the earthquake related event. Contact: José A. Álvarez, County of San Diego, (619) 515-6635. Not open to the public.

12 -- Cabrillo Elementary Principal Coffee, 7:50 a.m., Cabrillo Elementary School, 3120 Talbot St. (92106). Join principal Nestor Suarez in conversation in a relaxed environment. Contact: Nestor Suarez, principal, (619) 223-7154. Open to parents/guardians.

12 -- What Parents Need and Want To Know About Sexting, Cyberbullying and Sexual Predators, 6:30 p.m., Challenger Middle School, 10810 Parkdale Ave. (92116). Members of San Diego county's San Diego Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force (ICAC) and San Diego Police Foundation are holding this informational seminar. Contact: San Diego Police Foundation, (858) 453-5060. Free and open to the public.

14 -- Grass Fed Beef Day, schools throughout San Diego Unified School District. Hot dogs made from grass-fed beef donated by Applegate Farms and Whole Foods Market will be served at selected schools. Contact: Joanne Tucker, Food Services marketing director, (858) 627-7316. Not open to the public.

14 -- Town Hall Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Porter Elementary School North, 445 S. 47th St. (92113). Community forums to discuss goals for student achievement, the budget crisis and the Prop J Parcel Tax measure. Contact: Bernie Rhinerson, Chief District Relations Officer, (619) 725-5578. Open to the public.

* 15 – Silver Gate Elementary's Honoring Grandparents Day, 11:30 a.m., Silver Gate Elementary School, 1499 Venice St. (92107). Celebrating the multigenerational community support at Silver Gate on National Grandparents Day. Students will escort their grandparents (and school volunteers, who are honorary grandparents) around the school and have lunch. Contact: Principal Sandra McClure, (619) 222-1139. Open to family.

* 16 -- Student and Parent Educational Community Forum, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., 6070 Division St. San Diego. Topics include college preparation and other educational issues. Speakers include Supt. Bill Kowba. Organized by author April Gabirelle. Contact: Gabrielle, (619) 730-2165. Open to the public.

20 -- Town Hall Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Serra High School, 5156 Santo Rd. (92124). Community forums to discuss goals for student achievement, the budget crisis and the Prop J Parcel Tax measure. Contact: Bernie Rhinerson, Chief District Relations Officer, (619) 725-5578. Open to the public.

21 -- Town Hall Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Clairemont High School, 4150 Ute Dr. (92117). Community forums to discuss goals for student achievement, the budget crisis and the Prop J Parcel Tax measure. Contact: Bernie Rhinerson, Chief District Relations Officer, (619) 725-5578. Open to the public.

25-29 -- Red Ribbon Week, observed at schools throughout the district. Red Ribbon Week is the oldest and largest drug prevention campaign in the country. Some schools may observe Red Ribbon Week at other times. Contact: Jack Brandais, communications department, (619) 725-5570. Not open to the public.

26 -- "Best Communities for Music Education in America" Award Presentation, 11 a.m., Oak Park Conservatory of Music, 2606 54th St. (92105). Representatives of the National Association of Music Merchants will be in San Diego to present San Diego Unified with the award. Oak Park students will be performing as part of the ceremony. Contact: Karen Childress-Evans, Director, Visual and Performing Arts Program, (858) 539-5349. Not open the public.

28, 29, 30, Nov. 4, 5, 6 -- SCPA Presents Macbeth, 7 p.m. (at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Oct 30 and Nov 6)., San Diego School of Creative and Performing Arts, 2425 Dusk Drive (92139). Little Theater. Information: (619) 475-8556. Open to the public.

* 28 -- Angier Elementary Food Drive, all day, Angier Elementary School, 8450 Hurlburt St. (92123). Pre-holiday canned food drive supports Serra Mesa Community County Food Pantry. Members of the public are welcome to drop off canned food; students will be bringing their own. Contact: Kimberlee Kidd, Principal, (858) 496-8295. Open to the public.

29 -- Holmes Elementary Halloween Parade, Holmes Elementary School, 4902 Mt. Ararat Dr. (92111). Mrs. Cross will lead the parade by walking by each classroom and inviting the children to join in. Students will be wearing their costumes during the parade around the school. Contact: Evva Cross, Principal, (858) 496-8110. Open to parents.

30 -- Sunset View Elementary Halloween Carnival, 3:30-7:30 p.m., Sunset View Elementary School, 4365 Hill St. (92107). The 52nd annual carnival includes Spooky Sports and a costume fair. Contact: Jacquelyn McCabe, Principal, (619) 223-7156. Open to the public.

30 -- Holmes Elementary Halloween Carnival, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Holmes Elementary School, 4902 Mt. Ararat Dr. (92111). Have a spooktaular time at one of San Diego Unified's neighborhood schools. Activities include games sponsored by each classroom and other fun. Contact: Stacy Coulter, Holmes PTA, (858) 292-5222. Open to the public.

30 -- Toler Elementary Halloween Carnival, 2 a.m. to 5 p.m., Toler Elementary School, 3350 Baker St. (92117). Contact: Peggy Lewis, Principal, (858) 273-0294. Open to the public.

November

* 6 -- Curie Elementary Holiday Craft Fair, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Curie Elementary School, 4080 Governor Dr. (92122). Sponsored by the PTA at Curie, this longtime community staple draws more than 100 booths with sellers offering hundreds of handmade arts and crafts items, food booths, bake sale and silent auction. The Kid's Corner will feature carnival games and entertainment. Contact: Curie PTA, (858) 643-9720 or www.curiepta.org. Open to the public.

13 -- Pt. Loma High 85th Anniversary Gala, 6 p.m., Liberty Station Conference Center, 2600 Laning Rd. (92106). Point Loma High School will celebrate 85 years of educational excellence with a weekend of events including the “Once a Pointer, Always a Pointer" gala and auction. Contact: Cathy Bohlman, 85thgala@gmail.com. Open to the public.

Ongoing

Tuesday: Powwow Workshop Soaring Eagles, 6 p.m. Ballard Parent Center, 2375 Congress Ave. (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: Chuck Cadotte or Vickie Gambala, (619) 994-0392. Free and open to public

Tuesday: Mira Mesa Farmer’s Market, Mira Mesa High School, 3-7 p.m., 10510 Reagan Road (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., Scripps Mesa Conference Center, 10380 Spring Canyon Rd. (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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Jack Brandais
Communications Department
San Diego Unified School District
(619) 725-5570 (Desk)
(619) 607-0477 (Cell)