NEWS RELEASE -- Teachers of the Year Named by San Diego Unified School District

NEWS RELEASE from the San Diego Unified School District, March 31, 2011

TEACHERS OF THE YEAR NAMED BY SAN DIEGO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

Alcorn, Chalupsky and Winn to be Honored at May 3 Celebration

SAN DIEGO -- Lee Elementary teacher Mark Alcorn, Marshall Middle's Jean
Chalupsky and Jonathan Winn of Crawford High's School of Community Health
and Medical Practices (CHAMPS) have been named San Diego Unified School
District's Teachers of the Year for 2011.

The trio will be saluted at the Day of the Teacher celebration, scheduled
for 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 3, at Mission Bay High School. More than 130
Teachers of the Year from individual schools, Future Educator Scholars and
the latest class of the district's Board Certified Teachers will be honored.

A Teacher of the Year is selected for each school level. Alcorn is a fifth
grade teacher at Lee Elementary School in South Bay, Chalupsky teaches
eighth grade English Seminar at Thurgood Marshall Middle School in Scripps
Ranch, and Winn is a calculus teacher at Crawford CHAMPS High School in City
Heights.

"This is a trio of extremely talented teachers," said Superintendent Bill
Kowba. "They represent everything that is right about being dedicated to
students and shaping the next generation of Americans."

A college job as a teacher¹s aide allowed Mark Alcorn to apply his computer
problem-solving skills to teaching elementary students; he decided teaching
was more rewarding so it was good-bye computer sciences, hello elementary
school kids. A local product, he graduated from Patrick Henry High School.
He has been teaching at Lee Elementary since 2003 and in San Diego Unified
for more than 20 years.

A need for a more interesting college job led Jean Chalupsky to teaching, a
career that now spans more than 20 years. She's taught at Jerabek Elementary
and is currently an eighth grade English seminar teacher at Thurgood
arshall Middle School. Her love of literature and fascination with the
writers' historical context continues to challenge her students.

Jonathan Winn has only been a teacher for six years, joining Crawford CHAMPS
as a math teacher four years ago. Winn has developed a high voltage
classroom atmosphere that inspires high school students to get excited about
math and how it shapes everyday life. He's a calculus evangelist, expanding
the reach of the program to include an ever-larger number of students.

Alcorn, Chalupsky and Winn will go on to the San Diego County competition
along with the district¹s three Runners-up for Teacher of the Year, Gay
Young from Kumeyaay Elementary, Britney Sandoval from Lewis Middle School,
and David Evers from San Diego High School of International Studies.

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NOTE TO REPORTERS AND EDITORS: For interviews with the Teachers of the Year,
contact Jack Brandais in the Communications Department at (619) 725-5570.

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

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NEWS RELEASE -- Academic Achievements Honored at 14 Title I Schools

NEWS RELEASE -- ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS HONORED AT 14 TITLE I SCHOOLS

SIGNIFICANT ACADEMIC GAINS NOTED BY STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

SAN DIEGO -- Academic achievements at 14 Title I schools in the San Diego
Unified School District have been noted by the US Department of Education.

The schools are: Angier, Barnard, Boone, Chesterton, Florence, Jones, Ocean
Beach, Pacific Beach, Sequoia, Vista Grande and Wegeforth elementary
schools; Kearny High Digital Media and Design, and the San Diego High School
of International Studies high schools; and King/Chavez Primary Academy
Charter School.

"This is a well deserved recognition of the excellent work being done by the
students, teachers, principals and staff at these schools under very
difficult conditions," said Superintendent Bill Bill Kowba. "Students in
Title I schools have great challenges and we congratulate them on the
improvements documented to receive this award."

Presented each year, the Title I Academic Achievement Awards go to schools
who receive federal funds under the Title I Program, which helps students
living below or near the poverty level. The extra funding is used by schools
in a variety of ways.

To win this award, the school shows that students are making significant
progress toward proficiency on California's academic content standards,
meeting state targets for two consecutive years.

Each principal will be treated to a state-funded reception and banquet at
the Disneyland Hotel in May.

For more information about the California Title I Academic Achievement Award
reception and banquet, please visit the California Department of Education
Web site at: http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/sr/aa/index.asp.

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

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NEWS RELEASE -- CORRECTION -- Mossy Donates Car For A Top District Student; Giveaway Thursday

MEDIA ADVISORY from the San Diego Unified School District, March 30, 2011

*** CORRECTS THAT EVENT WILL BE HELD AT SERRA HIGH SCHOOL ***

MOSSY DONATES CAR FOR TOP DISTRICT STUDENT; GIVEAWAY THURSDAY

WHAT: Second annual "It's Cool to be Smart" Giveaway

WHEN: 6 p.m., Thursday, March 31, 2011. The program, including the car
givewaway, is expected to be completed by 7 p.m.

WHERE: Serra High School Gym, 5156 Santo Rd. (92124)

DETAILS: For the second year, the Mossy Automotive Group is donating a car
to a lucky and smart San Diego Unified graduating senior; dozens of other
prizes will be given to other students.

Students will drop their entry forms in a hopper when they enter and the
prizes, including the car, will be awarded at random.

In addition to the new car, many local businesses have donated prizes.
Donors include Broken Yolk Café, Brunswick Premier Lanes, California Coast
Credit Union, Casa De Pico Mexican Restaurant, Chicken Nest, Chick-fil-a,
H&M Landing, ICETOWN, La Jolla Kayak, Marie Callender's, Miramar Speed
Circuit, Mission Federal Credit Union, Mrs. Fields, Old Trieste Restaurant,
Pure Spa and Chiropractic, Real Mex Restaurants, Reuben H. Fleet Science
Center, Rubio's Fresh Mexican Grill, Sail Ho Golf Club, Sam's Club, San
Diego Chargers, San Diego Coaster Company, San Diego County Fair, San Diego
Harbor Excursion, San Diego Ice Arena, San Diego Padres, San Diego Repertory
Theatre, San Diego Restaurant Management, San Diego Symphony, SeaWorld,
Souplantation & Sweet Tomatoes, The Cheesecake Factory, The Fish Market, The
Wave Waterpark, Ultrazone, Westfield Parkway.

Reporter Erica Fox from Fox 5 San Diego will host. The Serra High JROTC and
Madison High cheerleaders will perform.

Eligible students have: Completed at lease one, year-long Advanced Placement
or International Baccalaureate course with a final grade of C or higher,
before their senior year; enrolled in at least one AP/IB course during their
senior year and earned a C or higher in the first semester; are a senior on
track for graduation in the 2010-11 school year; will be age 18 by December
31, 2011. Students can increase their chances by accumulating Cool to be
Smart entries. One entry is awarded for every semester of an AP/IB course
taken by the end of the first semester in their senior year for which a
grade of C or higher was earned; each AP/IB semester course counts as one
additional entry.

This program is part of San Diego Unified School District's Advanced
Placement Incentive Program (www.apipsandiego.org) and the Office of Grants
and Development.

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

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NEWS RELEASE -- Mossy Donates Car For A Top District Student; Giveaway Thursday

MEDIA ADVISORY from the San Diego Unified School District, March 30, 2011

MOSSY DONATES CAR FOR TOP DISTRICT STUDENT; GIVEAWAY THURSDAY

WHAT: Second annual "It's Cool to be Smart" Giveaway

WHEN: 6 p.m., Thursday, March 31, 2011. The program, including the car
givewaway, is expected to be completed by 7 p.m.

WHERE: Scripps Ranch High School Gym, 5156 Santo Rd. (92124)

DETAILS: For the second year, the Mossy Automotive Group is donating a car
to a lucky and smart San Diego Unified graduating senior; dozens of other
prizes will be given to other students.

Students will drop their entry forms in a hopper when they enter and the
prizes, including the car, will be awarded at random.

In addition to the new car, many local businesses have donated prizes.
Donors include Broken Yolk Café, Brunswick Premier Lanes, California Coast
Credit Union, Casa De Pico Mexican Restaurant, Chicken Nest, Chick-fil-a,
H&M Landing, ICETOWN, La Jolla Kayak, Marie Callender's, Miramar Speed
Circuit, Mission Federal Credit Union, Mrs. Fields, Old Trieste Restaurant,
Pure Spa and Chiropractic, Real Mex Restaurants, Reuben H. Fleet Science
Center, Rubio's Fresh Mexican Grill, Sail Ho Golf Club, Sam's Club, San
Diego Chargers, San Diego Coaster Company, San Diego County Fair, San Diego
Harbor Excursion, San Diego Ice Arena, San Diego Padres, San Diego Repertory
Theatre, San Diego Restaurant Management, San Diego Symphony, SeaWorld,
Souplantation & Sweet Tomatoes, The Cheesecake Factory, The Fish Market, The
Wave Waterpark, Ultrazone, Westfield Parkway.

Reporter Erica Fox from Fox 5 San Diego will host. The Serra High JROTC and
Madison High cheerleaders will perform.

Eligible students have: Completed at lease one, year-long Advanced Placement
or International Baccalaureate course with a final grade of C or higher,
before their senior year; enrolled in at least one AP/IB course during their
senior year and earned a C or higher in the first semester; are a senior on
track for graduation in the 2010-11 school year; will be age 18 by December
31, 2011. Students can increase their chances by accumulating Cool to be
Smart entries. One entry is awarded for every semester of an AP/IB course
taken by the end of the first semester in their senior year for which a
grade of C or higher was earned; each AP/IB semester course counts as one
additional entry.

This program is part of San Diego Unified School District's Advanced
Placement Incentive Program (www.apipsandiego.org) and the Office of Grants
and Development.

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

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Notice of Regular Meeting, March 29, 2011

PLEASE NOTE:

 

·         Notice of Regular Meeting—Tuesday, March 29, 2011, 5:00 p.m., Auditorium. 
Board Member Shelia Jackson will participate via conference call.

 

Board meeting information: http://www.sandi.net/21832072015467900/site/default.asp
BoardDocs: http://www.boarddocs.com/ca/sandi/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=89LP9H62FA56

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Board Services

4100 Normal Street, Room 2231

San Diego, CA  92103

( (619) 725-5551

7 (619) 297-5624

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‘Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.’ --Nelson Mandela

 

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

Media Calendar -- Upcoming Events in the San Diego Unified School District,
March 25, 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.

March

26 -- Horton Elementary Learning Grove, noon to 3 p.m., Horton Elementary
School, 5050 Guymon St. (92102). The Horton Community will be celebrating
and exciting day of wellness featuring a farmer¹s market, cooking
demonstrations, garden tours, fun fitness activities, hands-on planting and
raffle prizes donated by local businesses. Open to the public. Contact:
Robin McCullough, principal, (619) 264-0171.

* 28 -- Cabrillo Elementary 105th Anniversary Mural Dedication, 8 a.m.,
Cabrillo Elementary School, Cabrillo Elementary School, 3120 Talbot Street,
San Diego, CA 92106. A mural with an undersea theme, with sea life and a
treasure chest, evoking thoughts of buried treasure and early mariners, like
Juan Cabrillo will be dedicated to celebrate the school's 105th year. Lisa
Esmael and Dianne Abbott, a parent and grandparent of two boys at Cabrillo,
painted the mural. Parents and community members donated all labor and
materials for our mural, with the paint donated by San Diego-based Frazee
Paints, as the Frazee family is alumnus of Cabrillo Elementary.

* 28 -- Patrick Henry Cluster Concert, 6:30 p.m., Patrick Henry High Gym,
6702 Wandermere Dr. (92120). Orchestra students from Dailard, Foster, Gage,
Green, Hearst and Marvin elementary schools, Lewis and Pershing middle
schools, and Patrick Henry High School will gather for a concert. Contact:
Lydia Cooley, music teacher, (lcooley@sandi.net.). Open to the public.

30 -- Community Leaders Celebration, sponsored by the Administrators
Association of San Diego, 7:30 a.m., Eugene Brucker Education Center, 4100
Normal St. (92103). Annual address to members of the district's
administrators' union. Contact: Jeannie Steeg, Executive Director, AASD,
(619) 295-2118. Not open to the public.

30 -- Road to College Assembly, 6 p.m., Lewis Middle School, 5170 Greenbrier
Ave. (92120). Parents and students are invited to this workshop where
experts will talk about all the things students will need to get to college;
sponsored by Cal-SOAP. Contact: Alma Gonzalez, Lewis Middle School, (619)
583-3233. Open to parents.

31 -- County Academic League Telecast, Clairemont vs. Pt. Loma, 7 p.m., ITV
(Cable 16). The annual competition between schools is heating up with the
first rounds coming to a close. Tune in for your favorite schools. For more
information, contact Jim Esterbrooks, County Office of Education, (858)
292-3719.

April

1 -- Golfer Annika Sorenstam Visits Lindbergh Schweitzer Elementary:
Canceled.

1 -- Masons of California Scholarship Fund News Conference, 10 a.m., Taft
Middle School, 9191 Grammercy Drive (92123). The Masons of California will
be at Taft to announce that they will be funding $49,000 in scholarships to
deserving students in the San Diego Unified School District. Contact: Terry
Mendez, Chief Communications Officer, Masons of California, (619) 295-7813.
Open to the public.

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 are closed; year-round schools on spring
vacation through April 29. Central Offices remain open.

11-- 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.

* 16 -- Efficiency Committee Tiger Team joint meeting, 1 p.m., Ballard
Parent Center, 2375 Congress St. Joint meeting with all Efficiency Committee
Tiger Teams (Human Resources, Information Technology, Special Education,
Transportation). The existing individual Tiger Teams will present their
final reports and at 2:30 p.m. new Tiger Teams will be formed. An RSVP is
requested but not required. Call (619) 725-5550 for information. Open to the
public.
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.

9 -- 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.

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.

19 -- Toler Elementary Family Community Literacy Night, 5:45 p.m., Toler
Elementary School, 3350 Baker St. (92117). Author Richard Lederer will be
joined by Deborah Ford, District Resource Librarian, and staff from Toler
partner Clairemont Public Library for the evening, which celebrates language
and literature. Contact: Amy Murad, Toler Library, (858) 273-0294. 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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updates district staff and community on a variety of issues. The newsletter
is posted online at www.sandi.net/fridaynotes. To sign up for Friday Notes,
go to www.sandi.net/fridaynotes/archive.html. To sign up for the Friday
Notes e-mail list, go to www.sandi.net/fridaynotes/signup/default.aspx.

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Regular Board Meeting Agenda, March 29, 2011

PLEASE NOTE:

 

·         Regular Meeting Agenda, Tuesday, March 29, 2011, 5:00 p.m., Auditorium

 

Board meeting information: http://www.sandi.net/21832072015467900/site/default.asp
BoardDocs: http://www.boarddocs.com/ca/sandi/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=89LP9H62FA56

Please forward to staff and as appropriate, print notice(s) and/or agenda(s) 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

 

 

 

‘Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.’ --Nelson Mandela

 

Post Board Meeting Notices & Agendas

PLEASE NOTE:

 

·         Notice of Cancellation of Regular Charter Schools Meeting, Tuesday, April 5, 2011

·         Notice and Call of Special Meeting (Day of the Teacher), Tuesday, May 3, 2011, 5:00 p.m., Mission Bay High School Auditorium, 2475 Girard Avenue, 92109

·         Notice and Call of Special Meeting (Classified Employee Recognition), Tuesday, May 17, 2011, 5:00 p.m., Fay Elementary School Multi-Purpose Room, 4080 52^nd Street, 92105

 

Board meeting information: http://www.sandi.net/21832072015467900/site/default.asp

Please forward to staff and as appropriate, print notice(s) and/or agenda(s) 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

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‘Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.’ --Nelson Mandela

 

Media Advisory: SAN DIEGO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT ACCEPTS $49,000 INVESTMENT IN SCHOLARSHIPS

 

Reporters and editors: See below for event being held at one of our schools next week. If you have any questions, call me or the contact listed below.

 

Jack

 

Jack Brandais

Communications Department

San Diego Unified School District

(619) 725-5570 (Desk)

(619) 607-0477 (Cell)

 

For Immediate Release                                                CONTACT:   

                                                                        Joyce Hahn / (415) 292-9139

March 29, 2011                                                            Foundation Programs Coordinator

                                                                        Masons of California            

                                                                    

                                                                                

MEDIA ALERT: SAN DIEGO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT ACCEPTS $49,000 INVESTMENT IN SCHOLARSHIPS

 

 

EVENT:                                 San Diego Unified School District celebrates a $49,000 investment in scholarships for high school seniors from the Masons of California.

To celebrate our public schools, San Diego Unified School District is hosting an event for the community. The Masons of California will present a $49,000 check for the Investment in Success Scholarship Program.

 

 

WHEN:                                 Friday, April 1, 10:00 a.m.

 

WHERE:                             William Taft Middle School, 9191 Gramercy Drive, San Diego

 

BACKGROUND:               Since 1920 the Masons of California have helped make public education a focal issue in California. During the annual observance of Public Schools Month, the fraternity joins with the community in support of public education.

 

April is Public Schools Month and this year, it begins in San Diego. The leaders of the Masons of California and San Diego Unified School District will bring the community together for a kickoff event hosted William Taft Middle School. Leaders of San Diego area Masonic lodges and the California Masonic Foundation will present a $49,000 check to San Diego Unified School District for the Investment in Success Scholarship Program.

 

The Investment in Success Scholarship Program will support students for whom higher education is not a given. The Masons of California hope to give these students the security of knowing that others believe in their ability to excel and seek to provide them with the support they need to achieve that end.

 

Freemasonry is the world's first and largest fraternal organization, based on the belief that a man who strives to improve himself can also improve his community and the world at large. The Masons of California have more than 60,000 members and about 340 lodges located throughout the state.

 

For more information about the Masons of California, visit freemason.org.

 

**EXCELLENT PHOTO OPPORTUNITY**

 

Special CAC Bylaws SubCmte Mtg, March 24, 2011

PLEASE NOTE:  

 

·         Notice of Special CAC Bylaws Subcommittee Meeting, Thursday, March 24, 2011, Wiggin Center, Room B-1, 4350 Mt. Everest Blvd.

 

Committee Meeting Information: http://www.sandi.net/218320721155352247/blank/browse.asp?a=383&BMDRN=2000&BCOB=0&c=68921&218320721155352247Nav=|&NodeID=356

 

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

 

 

 

‘Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.’ --Nelson Mandela

Meeting Cancellation: ICOC Finance, Planning andControls Subcommittee--March 24, 2011

PLEASE NOTE:  

 

·         Notice of Cancellation: Prop S  Finance, Planning and Controls Subcommittee Meeting, Thursday, March 24, 2011, 4:00 pm, Auditorium

 

Committee Meeting Information: http://www.sandi.net/218320721155437390/blank/browse.asp?A=383&BMDRN=2000&BCOB=0&C=56176

 

Please forward to staff and as appropriate print and post notice(s)/agenda(s) 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

 

 

"It is not the strongest or the smartest of us that survive.  It is the one that is willing to evolve and adapt." Charles Darwin

 

Public Hearing Notice, March 29, 2011

PLEASE NOTE:

 

·         Notice of Public Hearing--SELPA Annual Service and Budget Plans for the 2010-11 School Year, Tuesday, March 29, 2010, 5:00 pm

·          

Board meeting information: http://www.sandi.net/21832072015467900/site/default.asp

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Josefina Viorato-

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Board Services

4100 Normal Street, Room 2231

San Diego, CA  92103

( (619) 725-5551

7 (619) 297-5624

* jviorato@sandi.net

 

 

 

‘Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.’ --Nelson Mandela

 

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

Media Calendar -- Upcoming Events in the San Diego Unified School District,
March 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.

March

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.

19 -- Pt. Loma High Expect Success Boot Camp, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Pt. Loma
High School, 2335 Chatsworth Blvd. (92106). Prepares students for ACT
college test. Contact: Eureka Review, (877) 463-8735. Not 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.

21-25 -- Taft Middle School Spirit Week, all day, Taft Middle School, 9191
Gramercy Dr. (92123). Students will have special dress-up days (including
"Dress Like a Teacher" day on Monday, March 21) and other activities to
celebrate the Sprint. Contact: Mike George, Principal, (858) 496-8245. Not
open to the public.

22 -- Lincoln High School Honor Roll Celebration, 6 p.m., Lincoln High
School, 4777 Imperial Ave. (92123). More than 300 Lincoln High students will
be honored in the main theatre by staff and family members for maintaining a
3.5 GPA or above through the semester of the Fall 2010/2011 school year.
This is an opportunity for the Lincoln High staff and family to acknowledge
the hardworking students who are the leaders of our community. Contact: Mel
Collins, Principal, (619) 266-6500. Open to the public.

24 -- County Academic League Telecast, Scripps Ranch vs. Bishops, 7 p.m.,
ITV (Cable 16). The annual competition between schools is heating up with
the first rounds coming to a close. Tune in for your favorite schools. For
more information, contact Jim Esterbrooks, County Office of Education, (858)
292-3719.

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. Tickets: Free. Contact:
Karen Childress-Evans, Director, (858) 539-5349. Open to the public.

* 26 -- Horton Elementary Learning Grove, noon to 3 p.m., Horton Elementary
School, 5050 Guymon St. (92102). The Horton Community will be celebrating
and exciting day of wellness featuring a farmer¹s market, cooking
demonstrations, garden tours, fun fitness activities, hands-on planting and
raffle prizes donated by local businesses. Open to the public. Contact:
Robin McCullough, principal, (619) 264-0171.

30 -- Community Leaders Celebration, sponsored by the Administrators
Association of San Diego, 7:30 a.m., Eugene Brucker Education Center, 4100
Normal St. (92103). Annual address to members of the district's
administrators' union. Contact: Jeannie Steeg, Executive Director, AASD,
(619) 295-2118. Not open to the public.

* 30 -- Road to College Assembly, 6 p.m., Lewis Middle School, 5170
Greenbrier Ave. (92120). Parents and students are invited to this workshop
where experts will talk about all the things students will need to get to
college; sponsored by Cal-SOAP. Contact: Alma Gonzalez, Lewis Middle School,
(619) 583-3233. Open to parents.

31 -- County Academic League Telecast, Clairemont vs. Pt. Loma, 7 p.m., ITV
(Cable 16). The annual competition between schools is heating up with the
first rounds coming to a close. Tune in for your favorite schools. For more
information, contact Jim Esterbrooks, County Office of Education, (858)
292-3719.

April

* 1 -- Golfer Annika Sorenstam Visits Lindbergh Schweitzer Elementary, 10
a.m., Lindbergh Schweitzer Elementary School, 10 a.m., Lindbergh Schweitzer
Elementary, 4133 Mt. Albertine Ave. (92111). Sorenstam will highlight the
school's outstanding programs that help combat childhood obesity, one of the
greatest challenges facing America today. National spokesperson for both the
programs used at the school, SPARK and The First Tee¹s Nine Healthy Habits,
Sorenstam will be visiting with the students at staff at
Lindbergh-Schweitzer. Contact: Mary Lou Baranowski, physical education
teacher, (858) 496-8400. Not open to the public.

* 1 -- Masons of California Scholarship Fund News Conference, 10 a.m., Taft
Middle School, 9191 Grammercy Drive (92123). The Masons of California will
be at Taft to announce that they will be funding $49,000 in scholarships to
deserving students in the San Diego Unified School District. Contact: Terry
Mendez, Chief Communications Officer, Masons of California, (619) 295-7813.
Open to the public.

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 are closed; year-round schools on spring
vacation through April 29. Central Offices remain open.

11-- 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.

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.

9 -- 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.

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.

19 -- Toler Elementary Family Community Literacy Night, 5:45 p.m., Toler
Elementary School, 3350 Baker St. (92117). Author Richard Lederer will be
joined by Deborah Ford, District Resource Librarian, and staff from Toler
partner Clairemont Public Library for the evening, which celebrates language
and literature. Contact: Amy Murad, Toler Library, (858) 273-0294. 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.

Notes to editors and reporters:

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

Friday Notes Online: Each Friday afternoon, the superintendent's office
updates district staff and community on a variety of issues. The newsletter
is posted online at www.sandi.net/fridaynotes. To sign up for Friday Notes,
go to www.sandi.net/fridaynotes/archive.html. To sign up for the Friday
Notes e-mail list, go to www.sandi.net/fridaynotes/signup/default.aspx.

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

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ACUESP Advisory Committee-Revised Notice of 2010-11 Meeting Schedule

PLEASE NOTE:

 

·         Revised Notice of Meetings: Advisory Committee on the Utilization of Excess School Property (ACUESP)

Committee Meeting Information: http://www.sandi.net/218320721155327747/blank/browse.asp?a=383&BMDRN=2000&BCOB=0&c=55590&218320721155327747Nav=|&NodeID=333

 

Please forward to staff and as appropriate print and post notice(s)/agenda(s) 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

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‘Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.’ --Nelson Mandela

 

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

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

March

11-12 -- Association of African American Educators Conference, Mission
Valley Marriott, 8757 Rio San Diego Drive (92108). The Conference theme is
³Capturing the Brilliance: Ensuring Academic Success for
African-American/African Children². 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.

11-12 -- Pt. Loma High "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying,"
6:30 p.m., Pt. Loma High, 2335 Chatsworth Blvd. (92106). The 1960s play is
still fresh today, as the schools' Thespian Society will show. Ticket: $7.
Information: (619) 223-3121. Open to the public.

* 12 -- SCPA Presents Scenes and Monologues by August Wilson, 7 p.m., SCPA
Little Theater, San Diego School of Creative and Performing Arts, 2425 Dusk
Drive (92139). America¹s greatest African-American playwright, Wilson's
featured works are "Gem of the Ocean," "Two Trains Running," "Ma Rainey¹s
Black Bottom," and the American classic "Fences." Also plays at 7 p.m. March
17-19 at 7pm and at 2 p.m. March 12, 19. Ticket: $4. Contact: Amy Blatt, box
office, (619) 475-8556. 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.

* 13 ­ Daylight Saving Time Begins. Set clocks ahead one hour.

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 -- 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 Lincoln 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.

17 -- Mira Mesa High Design Task Force, 10:30 a.m., Mira Mesa High Library,
10510 Reagan Road (92126). The Proposition S-funded stadium improvement
project at Mira Mesa High School will be discussed by students, school
staff, parents, neighbors, community members and the architect to discuss
improvements to the stadium, and how it can best serve the students and the
community for years to come. Contact: Cynthia Reed-Porter, (858) 637-3607.
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.

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.

19 -- Pt. Loma High Expect Success Boot Camp, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Pt. Loma
High School, 2335 Chatsworth Blvd. (92106). Prepares students for ACT
college test. Contact: Eureka Review, (877) 463-8735. Not 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.

* 21-25 -- Taft Middle School Spirit Week, all day, Taft Middle School, 9191
Gramercy Dr. (92123). Students will have special dress-up days (including
"Dress Like a Teacher" day on Monday, March 21) and other activities to
celebrate the Sprint. Contact: Mike George, Principal, (858) 496-8245. Not
open to the public.

* 22 -- Lincoln High School Honor Roll Celebration, 6 p.m., Lincoln High
School, 4777 Imperial Ave. (92123). More than 300 Lincoln High students will
be honored in the main theatre by staff and family members for maintaining a
3.5 GPA or above through the semester of the Fall 2010/2011 school year.
This is an opportunity for the Lincoln High staff and family to acknowledge
the hardworking students who are the leaders of our community. Contact: Mel
Collins, Principal, (619) 266-6500. Open to the public.

* 24 -- County Academic League Telecast, Scripps Ranch vs. Bishops, 7 p.m.,
ITV (Cable 16). The annual competition between schools is heating up with
the first rounds coming to a close. Tune in for your favorite schools. For
more information, contact Jim Esterbrooks, County Office of Education, (858)
292-3719.

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. Tickets: 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.

30 -- Community Leaders Celebration, sponsored by the Administrators
Association of San Diego, 7:30 a.m., Eugene Brucker Education Center, 4100
Normal St. (92103). Annual address to members of the district's
administrators' union. Contact: Jeannie Steeg, Executive Director, AASD,
(619) 295-2118. Not open to the public.

* 31 -- County Academic League Telecast, Clairemont vs. Pt. Loma, 7 p.m.,
ITV (Cable 16). The annual competition between schools is heating up with
the first rounds coming to a close. Tune in for your favorite schools. For
more information, contact Jim Esterbrooks, County Office of Education, (858)
292-3719.

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 are closed; year-round schools on spring
vacation through April 29. Central Offices remain open.

*11-- 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.

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.

*9 -- 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.

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.

* 19 -- Toler Elementary Family Community Literacy Night, 5:45 p.m., Toler
Elementary School, 3350 Baker St. (92117). Author Richard Lederer will be
joined by Deborah Ford, District Resource Librarian, and staff from Toler
partner Clairemont Public Library for the the evening, which celebrates
language and literature. Contact: Amy Murad, Toler Library, (858) 273-0294.
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.

Notes to editors and reporters:

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

Friday Notes Online: Each Friday afternoon, the superintendent's office
updates district staff and community on a variety of issues. The newsletter
is posted online at www.sandi.net/fridaynotes. To sign up for Friday Notes,
go to www.sandi.net/fridaynotes/archive.html. To sign up for the Friday
Notes e-mail list, go to www.sandi.net/fridaynotes/signup/default.aspx.

# # #

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

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MEDIA ADVISORY -- Senior Staff Available Ahead of Today's Board Meeting on Layoff Notices

MEDIA ADVISORY from the San Diego Unified School District, March 9, 2011

SENIOR STAFF MEMBER AVAILABLE FOR INTERVIEW AHEAD OF KEY BOARD OF EDUCATION
BUDGET MEETING

WHAT: Bernie Rhinerson, Chief District Relations Officer, will be available
for interviews about Thursday night's key Board of Education budget meeting.

WHEN/WHERE: 1-2 p.m., Thursday, March 10, 2011, Education Center, 4100
Normal St. (92103). Check in with the communications department on the
second floor, room 2145. This will not be a news conference; Rhinerson will
be available for one-on-one interviews as time allows.

BACKGROUND: During the meeting that begins at 5 p.m. Thursday, the Board of
Education is scheduled to vote on the notification of staff -- including
teachers and counselors -- that they may not be offered contracts for the
2011-12 school year due to budget cuts. The California Education Code
requires that they receive this notice by March 15. The district is
currently projecting a "worst case" reduction of $114 million in the general
fund for 2011-12. No teachers or other certificated staff will receive a
"pink slip" and lose their jobs during the current, 2010-11 school year, as
a result of this budget issue. The Board is expected to discuss the
resolution, take public testimony, and a vote is scheduled.

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

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

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