February 18, 2011
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 district website at
www.sandi.net.
For a calendar of noticed public meetings, go to www.sandi.net/meetingcalendar. Those meetings may not be included in this listing.
(*) New or revised this week.
February
18 -- Oak Park Day at Circus Vargas, 6 p.m., Circus Vargas, corner of Presidents Way and Park Blvd. (92101) Oak Park students will perform at Circus Vargas. General Admission tickets are $25 each. All proceeds, for tickets purchased at Oak Park, go to support the school's music program. For more information or to purchase tickets, contact Shawn Gary at 619-264-3179 or sgary@sandi.net.
21 -- Presidents' Day Observed, all schools and central offices closed.
22 -- Board of Education Meeting, 5 p.m., Eugene Brucker Education Center, 4100 Normal St. (92103). Agenda and information: www.sandi.net/board/meetings. Open to the public.
22 -- Johnson STEM Magnet's Annual Star Gazing Party, 6-8 p.m., Johnson Elementary School, 1355 Kelton Road (92114). Explore our vast universe with the Johnson STEM Magnet staff and volunteers from the San Diego Astronomy Association for an exciting night of stargazing with experienced and entertaining astronomy educators. Pizza will also be sold at the event. Prepaid orders are strongly recommended. Contact Alena Lintz, Administrative Assistant. Information: (619) 264-0103 ext. 2102. Open to the public.
23 -- GATE Distinguished Lecture Educator Series, 4-6 p.m., Eugene Brucker Education Center auditorium, 4100 Normal Street (92103). Dr. David Ghoogasian will give a free lecture entitled, "The Brain from K-12: Expanding upon Learning Styles" for educators. Contact Aline Hendricks, ahendricks@sandi.net or (858) 573-5998. Open to the public.
23 -- GATE Distinguished Lecture Parent Series, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Eugene Brucker Education Center auditorium, 4100 Normal Street (92103). Dr. David Ghoogasian will give a free lecture, "Using Your Head," for parents. Childcare and translation services provided. Contact Aline Hendricks, ahendricks@sandi.net or (858) 573-5998. Open to the public.
24 -- Holmes Elementary School PTA and Founders Day Dinner, 5:30 p.m., Holmes Elementary School, 4902 Mt. Ararat Dr. (92111). The school PTA will honor volunteers in a special event. Contact: Evva Cross, Principal, (858) 496-8110.
24 - Youth Suicide Prevention Presentation, 6 p.m., Serra High School, 5156 Santo Rd. All parents and adults with children in their lives are invited to attend a free presentation to learn what our youth are facing and how to respond and help. Contact: Youth Suicide Prevention Office, (619) 523-0708. Open to the public.
*26 - Efficiency Committee General Meeting, 1 p.m., Ballard Parent Center auditorium, 2375 Congress St. (92110). The district's Efficiency Committee will hold a general meeting where the "Tiger Teams" will provide a status report on Transportation, Information Technology, Human Resources, Special Education and the General Budget and Efficiency Issues. Contact: efficiency@sandi.net. More information: www.sandi.net/efficiency. Open to the public.
26 -- College Aid Workshop, 9 a.m. to noon, Madison High School, 4833 Dolvia Dr. (92117). Sponsored by Cal-SOAP, parents/guardians can get assistance with completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and CalGrant programs, as well as other tips on paying for their child's college. Contact: Cal-SOAP, (858) 569-1866. Open to the public.
27 -- High School Instrumental Honor Concert, (Date correction) 3 p.m., Copley Symphony Hall, 750 B St. (92101). Enjoy a concert with the best musicians from high schools throughout the San Diego Unified School District. Contact: Karen Childress-Evans, director, (858) 539-5349. Open to the public.
*28-- University City Cluster Meeting, 4:30-6 p.m., University City High School media center, 6949 Genesee Ave. (92122). Discussion and community dialogue with parents, students, staff and community members in the University City High School area, including middle and elementary schools that feed into UC High. Contact: info@uccluster.com. More information: www.universitycityhigh.org/. Open to the public.
28 -- Area 8 Budget Town Hall Meeting, 6-7:30 p.m., Patrick Henry High School, 6702 Wandermere Dr. (92120). Discussion and community dialogue about the 2011-12 budget with parents, students and community members in the Henry and Serra high school areas, including middle and elementary schools that feed into the high schools. Contact: Dr. David Lorden, Area 8 Superintendent, (619) 725-7232. Open to the public.
28 -- Mira Mesa Cluster School Council Meeting, 6 p.m., Mira Mesa High School library, 10510 Reagan Rd. (92126). Discussion and community dialogue with parents, students, staff and community members in the Mira Mesa High School area, including middle and elementary schools that feed into Mira Mesa High. Contact Bob Turner, chairperson, at rturner4@san.rr.com. Open to the public.
28 -- Morse Cluster Meeting, 6 p.m., Morse High School library, 6905 Skyline Dr. (92114). Discussion and community dialogue with parents, students, staff and community members in the Morse High School area, including middle and elementary schools that feed into Morse High. Contact Jolene Ress, Area 1 Parent Support Liaison, at jress@sandi.net or (619) 725-7144. Open to the public.
March
2 -- Read Across America Day, celebrating the birthday of Dr. Seuss, San Diego's own Ted Geisel. Schools across the district and across the country will participate in a program to encourage reading. Contact individual schools for information. Website: http://readacrossamerica.org/. Not open to the public.
3 -- Youth Suicide Prevention Presentation, 8:30 a.m., Memorial Prep, 2850 Logan Ave. (92113). All parents and adults with children in their lives are invited to attend a free presentation to learn what our youth are facing and how to respond and help. Contact: Youth Suicide Prevention Office, (619) 523-0708. Open to the public.
5 -- San Diego City-County Partnership Honor Choir, 7 p.m., Brown Chapel, Pt. Loma Nazarene College, 3900 Lomaland Drive (92106). Concert of 120 elementary, 60 middle school and 80 high school students from throughout the San Diego Unified School District. Elementary school dancers and musicians from a variety of grades will be accompanying the chorus. Tickets: $2. Contact: Karen Childress-Evans, Director, (858) 539-5349. Open to the public.
7 -- Crawford High Cluster Committee Meeting, 6 p.m., Marshall Elementary School, 3550 Altadena Ave. (92105). Discussion and community dialogue with parents and community members in the Crawford High School Complex area, including middle and elementary schools that feed into Crawford High. Contact: Dr. Tony Burks, Area Superintendent, (619) 725-5584. Open to the public.
*7-Pt. Loma Cluster Schools Foundation, 6:30-8 p.m., Correia Middle School library, 4302 Valeta St. (92107). Discussion and community dialogue with parents and community members in the Pt. Loma High School area, including middle and elementary schools that feed into Pt. Loma High. Contact: Dr. Dianna Carberry, Area Superintendent, (619) 725-5602. More info: http://www.pointlomacluster.com/. Open to the public.
10 -- Youth Suicide Prevention Presentation, 6 p.m., Bethune K-8 School, 6835 Benjamin Holt Rd. (92114). All parents and adults with children in their lives are invited to attend a free presentation to learn what our youth are facing and how to respond and help. Contact: Youth Suicide Prevention Office, (619) 523-0708. Open to the public.
12 -- Middle School Instrumental Honor Concert, 7 p.m., Brown Chapel, Pt. Loma Nazarene College, 3900 Lomaland Drive (92106). Concert of 120 middle school students from throughout the San Diego Unified School District. There will be a band and orchestra performance. Tickets: Free. Contact: Karen Childress-Evans, Director, (858) 539-5349. Open to the public.
11-12 -- Association of African American Educators Conference, Mission Valley Marriott, 8757 Rio San Diego Drive (92108). The Conference theme is "Capturing the Brilliance: Ensuring Academic Success for African-American/African Children". Workshops will focus on a wide variety of issues: from encouraging self-respect to the importance of nutrition for academic achievement. Contact: Jenee Peevy, President of AAAE at jpeevy@sdcoe.net. Open to the public.
13 -- Youth Suicide Prevention Presentation, 6 p.m., Carver K-8 School, 3251 Juanita St. (92105). All parents and adults with children in their lives are invited to attend a free presentation to learn what our youth are facing and how to respond and help. Contact: Youth Suicide Prevention Office, (619) 523-0708. Open to the public.
*14-- Madison Community of Schools Meeting, 5:30 p.m., Madison High School, Room 101, 4833 Doliva Dr. (92117). Discussion and community dialogue with parents, students, staff and community members in the Madison High School area, including middle and elementary schools that feed into Madison High. Contact: Richard Nash, principal, at rnash@sandi.net or (858) 496-8410. Open to the public.
*14 -- Lincoln Cluster Meeting, 5:30 p.m., Porter Elementary South, 4800 T St. (92113).
Discussion and community dialogue with parents, students, staff and community members in the Lincolne High School area, including middle and elementary schools that feed into Lincoln High. Contact Jolene Ress, Area 1 Parent Support Liaison, at jress@sandi.net or (619) 725-7144. Open to the public.
*15 -- Scripps Ranch Schools Committee, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Scripps Ranch Library, 10311 Scripps Lake Dr. (92131). Discussion and community dialogue with parents, students, staff and community members about schools in the Scripps Ranch area. Contact: Angela Bass, Area Superintendent, at (619) 725-7210.
16 -- Youth Suicide Prevention Presentation, 6 p.m., Challenger Middle School, 10810 Parkdale Ave. (92126). All parents and adults with children in their lives are invited to attend a free presentation to learn what our youth are facing and how to respond and help. Contact: Youth Suicide Prevention Office, (619) 523-0708. Open to the public.
19-26 -- San Diego Science Festival, on SDUSD campuses and in various locations around San Diego. More than 75,000 students, parents, scientists, educators, and other community members are anticipated to take part in this year's activities, with over 30,000 expected on Expo Day, a free-to-the-community event. Contact: Mary Jo Ball, San Diego Science Festival, Managing Director (858) 822-4470. Selected events are open to the public.
*17-- Clairemont Community of Schools Meeting, 5:30 p.m., Marston Middle School, Media Center, 3799 Clairemont Dr. (92117). Discussion and community dialogue with parents, students, staff and community members in the Clairemont High School area, including middle and elementary schools that feed into Clairemont High. Contact: Julee Jenkins at julee.jenkins@gmail.com. Open to the public.
*17, 18 -- Third Annual Honor Theatre Production: Aiming High, 7 p.m., University City High School, 694 Genesee Avenue (92122). San Diego Unified Visual and Performing Arts Department and University City High School Theatre Department present the 3rd Annual Honor Theatre Project. Ticket price: $15 for reserved; $10 adults; $5 students, seniors, military. Contact: Marjorie Treger, mtreger1@sandi.net, (858) 539-5356. Open to the public.
*19 -- Third Annual Honor Theatre Production: Aiming High, 2 p.m., University City High School, 694 Genesee Avenue (92122). San Diego Unified Visual and Performing Arts Department and University City High School Theatre Department present the 3rd Annual Honor Theatre Project. Ticket price: $15 for reserved; $10 adults; $5 students, seniors, military. Contact: Marjorie Treger, mtreger1@sandi.net, (858) 539-5356. Open to the public.
*21 -- Mira Mesa Cluster School Council Meeting, 6 p.m., Mira Mesa High School library, 10510 Reagan Rd. (92126). Discussion and community dialogue with parents, students, staff and community members in the Mira Mesa High School area, including middle and elementary schools that feed into Mira Mesa High. Contact Bob Turner, chairperson, at rturner4@san.rr.com. Open to the public.
24 -- Elementary Instrumental Honor Concert, 7 p.m., Brown Chapel, Pt. Loma Nazarene College, 3900 Lomaland Drive (92106). Concert of 120 elementary school students from throughout the San Diego Unified School District. There will be a band and orchestra performance. Free. Contact: Karen Childress-Evans, Director, (858) 539-5349. Open to the public.
25 -- Sunset View Elementary School Annual Dinner-Dance. Details to be announced.
*28 -- Morse Cluster Meeting, 6 p.m., Morse High School library, 6905 Skyline Dr. (92114). Discussion and community dialogue with parents, students, staff and community members in the Morse High School area, including middle and elementary schools that feed into Morse High. Contact Jolene Ress, Area 1 Parent Support Liaison, at jress@sandi.net or (619) 725-7144. Open to the public.
April
4 -- Crawford High Cluster Committee Meeting, 6 p.m., Rolando Park Elementary School, 6620 Marlowe Dr. (92115). Discussion and community dialogue with parents and community members in the Crawford High School Complex area, including middle and elementary schools that feed into Crawford High. Contact: Dr. Tony Burks, Area Superintendent, (619) 725-5584. Open to the public.
4-8 Spring Vacation. All schools and offices closed. Year-round schools on spring vacation through April 29.
May
2 -- Year-Round Schools Resume Classes.
2 -- Crawford High Cluster Committee Meeting, 6 p.m., Euclid Elementary School, 4166 Euclid Ave. (92105). Discussion and community dialogue with parents and community members in the Crawford High School Complex area, including middle and elementary schools that feed into Crawford High. Contact: Dr. Tony Burks, Area Superintendent, (619) 725-5584. Open to the public.
6 -- Silver Gate Elementary Dinner Dance and Auction, 5:30 p.m., Liberty Station Conference Center, 2600 Laning Road (92106). Fundraiser for Pt. Loma area elementary school, with proceeds funding programs such as the Eco-Lab, Computer Lab and more. Contact: Jammie Ritchey, Silent Auction Chairperson, at jammieritchey@yahoo.com. Open to the public.
18 -- Youth Suicide Prevention Presentation, 6 p.m., Bell Middle School, 620 Briarwood Rd. (92139). All parents and adults with children in their lives are invited to attend a free presentation to learn what our youth are facing and how to respond and help. Contact: Youth Suicide Prevention Office, (619) 523-0708. Open to the public.
20 -- Pt. Loma High Rhapsody on the Point 2011, Humphreys, 2241 Shelter Island Drive San Diego, CA 92106. Annual music show featuring performances by students from schools throughout Pt. Loma. Details to be announced.
30 -- Memorial Day Holiday. All schools and offices closed.
June
6 -- Crawford High Cluster Committee Meeting, 6 p.m., Mann Middle School, 4345 54th St. (92115). Discussion and community dialogue with parents and community members in the Crawford High School Complex area, including middle and elementary schools that feed into Crawford High. Contact: Dr. Tony Burks, Area Superintendent, (619) 725-5584. Open to the public.
13 -- Last day of school, traditional calendar.
17 -- Year-Round Schools Closed.
20 -- Year-Round Schools Closed.
July
4 -- Independence Day, all schools and offices closed.
21 -- Last day of year for Year-Round Schools
Ongoing
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.
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.
Wednesday: Adams Avenue Farmers Market, 3- 7 p.m., Adams Elementary School playground, 4672 35th Street, San Diego (92116). The Adams Avenue Business Association coordinates the Farmers Market. A percentage of the proceeds go to Adams Elementary for fieldtrips and to maintain the school garden. Contact Principal Derek Murchison at dmurchison@sandi.net or (619) 284-1158. Open to the public.
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.
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