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. (* Indicates new items added since last week.)
For a calendar of noticed public meetings, go to www.sandi.net/meetingcalendar . Those meetings might not be included in this listing.
February -- African American History Month
17 -- Lincoln's Birthday Holiday. All schools and offices closed.
20 -- Presidents' Day. All schools and offices closed.
* 21-Joint-Use Field Dedication Ceremony, 2-3 p.m., Language Academy, 4961 64th St. (92115). San Diego Unified Board Member Kevin Beiser and City Councilmember Marti Emerald will join students, parents, staff and community members in celebration of the new joint-use field recently completed in the College East neighborhood. Contact: Cynthia Reed-Porter, Prop S communications supervisor, at 619-546-3378 (cell). Open to the public.
* 21 -- Lincoln High School Hosts An Evening with UC San Diego, 6-8 p.m., Lincoln High School, 4777 Imperial Ave. (92113). Marye Anne Fox, the chancellor of UC San Diego, will explain the university's entrance requirements and provide financial aid information. Contact: http://www.sandiegocalsoap.com/ or (858) 569-1866. Open to 10th-grade students and their parents or guardians.
* 23 -- Lincoln High School Welcomes New Lead Principal, 6:30 p.m., Lincoln High School Theatre, 4777 Imperial Ave. (92113). Superintendent Bill Kowba will host a town hall meeting and reception for Esther Omogbehin, Lincoln High School's new principal. Contact: Esther Omogbehin, Principal, (619) 266-6500. Open to the public.
23 -- Curie Elementary Astronomy Night, 6-9 p.m., Curie Elementary School, 4080 Governor Drive (92122). Members of the San Diego Astronomy Association will be on hand to help Curie students and families and the community discover the skies. Several telescopes will be set up on the playground, a slideshow and the fifth graders will be selling hot chocolate. Contact: Christopher Juarez, Principal, (858) 453-4184. Open to the public.
* 24 & March 1-3 -- Clairemont High School Presents "Zombie Prom," 7 p.m., Clairemont High School, 4150 Ute Drive (92117). "Grease" meets zombies in this hilarious musical production, co-sponsored by the Clairemont High Y.O.U after-school program, the Grossmont College Dance Department and Theatre Alive. Contact: Lenora Smith, Principal, (858) 273-0201. Open to the public.
* 24 -- Community Night Series Hosts Discussion on Bullying, 6-8:30 p.m., Ballard Parent Center, 2375 Congress Ave. (92110).The San Diego American Indian Health/Youth Center and the district's Parent Outreach and Engagement Department will sponsor a Community Night called "Bullying: Prevention, Intervention and Healing." Youth counselor Erica Charley and therapist Daniel Domaguin will moderate. Contact: Christopher Scott, (619) 234-2158, ext. 111. Open to the public.
* 25 -- Youth Advocacy Training, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Porter Elementary, North Campus, 445 S. 47th St. (92113). Students in grades 5-12 will learn about choosing a college, picking a career, building positive relationships and advocating for their rights. Training includes games and prizes. Contact: Marco Beltran, (619) 293-4431, or visit http://www.parentalreadiness.org/. Registration required.
25 -- Clairemont High School Baseball Field Dedication and Annual Alumni Baseball Game, 10 a.m., Clairemont High School Baseball Field, 4150 Ute Dr. (92117). The high school's newly renovated baseball field will be dedicated to long-time Clairemont High baseball coach Ernie Beck. Contact: Baseball coach Patrick Hornbrook at phornbrook@sandi.net or (858) 273-0201 x 4107. Open the public.
25 -- High School Instrumental Honor Concert, 7 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.
March
*1-Special Assembly with Kevin Henkes, award-winning children's book author and illustrator, 9:30 a.m., Loma Portal Elementary School, 3341 Browning St. (92106). Learn more about Henkes at www.kevinhenkes.com . Contact Principal Glenda Gerde at (619) 223-1683.
2 -- Dana Middle School Variety Show, 7 p.m., Dana Middle School, 1775 Chatsworth Blvd. (92107). An evening of fun showcasing the talent at the school. Contact: Linda Bunn, Director, (619) 225-3891. Open to the public.
2-4 -- FIRST Robotics Competition, 8 a.m. daily, Valley View Casino Center, 3500 Sports Arena Blvd. (92110). The FIRST Robotics Competition is an exciting, multinational competition that teams professionals and young people together to solve an engineering design problem in an intense and competitive way. Contact: http://www.sandiegoregional.com/ . Open to the public.
3 -- Assn. of African American Educators Annual Conference, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Mission Valley Marriott, 8757 Rio San Diego Drive (92108). This year's theme is "Transforming Lives: Building Bridges and Closing Gaps." More information at www.aaaesandiego.org . Contact: Alma Hills, 619-479-2727 or ahills@sandi.net . Open to the public. Pre-registration required.
3 -- City-County Partnership Honor Choir, 7 p.m., Brown Chapel, Pt. Loma Nazarene University, 3900 Lomaland Drive (92106). Elementary, middle and high school choirs from all over San Diego county will join together and make beautiful music. Contact: Karen Childress-Evans, director, (858) 539-5349. Open to the public.
* 6 -- University City High School "H20pe for Uganda" Fundraiser, 5:30-7:30 p.m., San Diego North University Library Activity Room, 8820 Judicial Drive (92122). The University City High School H20pe for Uganda club will sponsor a dinner to raise money for freshwater wells in rural Uganda. Dinner includes pasta, fresh salad and home-made desserts. Media contact: Jeff Olivero, Principal, (858) 457-3040. Public contact: Ellie Vandiver, Teacher, (858) 784-1987 or ellievandiver@gmail.com . Open to the public.
* 6 -- Lincoln High School Honored by Pro Football Hall of Fame, 1:45-3 p.m., Lincoln High School Theatre, 4777 Imperial Ave. (92113). Alumnus and professional football player Marcus Allen will honor Lincoln High School in a ceremony sponsored by Allstate Insurance. Contact: Esther Omogbehin, Senior Principal, (619) 266-6500. By invitation only.
* 7 -- Clairemont High School's Spring Showcase, 5:30 p.m., Clairemont High School, 4150 Ute Drive (92117). Annual showcase will exhibit the school's new football, baseball and softball venues. Event highlights include live student performances, interactive classroom demonstrations and an Art Café. Contact: Lenora Smith, Principal, (858) 273-0201. Open to the public.
7 -- Loma Portal Elementary Kindergarten Tour, 9:30 a.m., Loma Portal Elementary School, 3341 Browning St. (92106). If your youngster is entering kindergarten next year, check out Loma Portal Elementary during Kindergarten Tour Day. See students and teachers in action, learn about registration. Contact: Glenda Gerde, Principal, (619) 223-1683. Open to pre-Kindergarten parents only.
* 9-10 & 16-17 -- Mira Mesa High School Presents "The Phantom of the Opera," 7 p.m., Mira Mesa High School, 10510 Reagan Road (92126). Enjoy the Broadway classic about a disfigured man living in the catacombs of the Paris Opera House. Media Contact: Scott Giusti, Principal, (858) 566-2262. Public contact: Daniel Kriley, Teacher, (858) 566-2262, ext. 2245. Tickets cost $10.
10 -- 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. Contact: Karen Childress-Evans, Director, (858) 539-5349. Open to the public.
* 15-17 -- La Jolla High School Stages "Grease," 7 p.m., La Jolla High School Auditorium, 750 Nautilus St. (92037). The La Jolla High School Visual and Performing Arts department relives those "Summer Nights" in their staging of the classic musical. Contact: Dana Shelburne, Principal, (858) 454-3081. Open to the public.
15 -- Clairemont Community of Schools Meeting, 5:30 p.m., Marston Middle School, 3799 Clairemont Drive (92117). Parents, students and community members are invited to attend this meeting, which discusses educational issues at the high school and its middle and elementary schools. Schools in the Clairemont cluster are: Alcott, Bay Park, Cadman, Holmes and Toler elementary schools, Marston Middle and Clairemont High School. Contact: Julee Jenkins, julee.jenkins@gmail.com . Open to the public.
22 -- La Jolla Cluster Views "Race to Nowhere," 6:30 p.m., La Jolla High Parker Auditorium, 750 Nautilus St. (92037). "Race to Nowhere: The Dark Side of America's Achievement Culture" will be watched, followed by a panel discussion The cluster association first showed this film in October 2010, and it prompted changes in homework policies at some public. Tickets: $10. If more than 50 attend, the school will be given a copy of the movie. Contact: Sharon Jones, sharonlj@san.rr.com . Open to the public.
22 -- 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. Contact: Karen Childress-Evans, director, (858) 539-5349. Open to the public.
23 -- Adams Elementary School 50th Anniversary Celebration, 5-7 p.m., 4672 35th St. (92116). Contact Derek Murchison, principal, at (619) 284-1158 or dmurchison@sandi.net . Open to the public.
24 -- Spreckels Elementary Spring Luau and Celebration, 4-7 p.m., Spreckels Elementary School, 6033 Stadium St. (92122). Da Kine's will be catering as Spreckels families gather for a night of fun. Proceeds benefit Spreckels students. Contact: Dr. Cecilia Fernandez, Principal, (858) 453-5377. Open to the public.
April
2-6 - Spring Break for traditional school sites. All schools are closed.
19 -- Clairemont Community of Schools Meeting, 5:30 p.m., Marston Middle School, 3799 Clairemont Drive (92117). Parents, students and community members are invited to attend this meeting, which discusses educational issues at the high school and its middle and elementary schools. Schools in the Clairemont cluster are: Alcott, Bay Park, Cadman, Holmes and Toler elementary schools, Marston Middle and Clairemont High School. Contact: Julee Jenkins, julee.jenkins@gmail.com . Open to the public.
* 20 -- Silver Gate Elementary School Hot Rods & Hogs Fundraiser, 5:30 p.m., Liberty Station Conference Center, 2600 Laning Road (92106). Parents, students and community members are invited to attend Silver Gate Elementary School's largest fundraiser of the year. The event includes a dinner party and live and silent auctions. Media contact: Sandra McClure, Principal, (619) 222-1139. Public contact: Heather Harris, heatherharris@cox.net or (619) 928-4525. Open to the public.
26 -- College Orientation with Lynn O'Shaughnessy, 6:30 p.m., La Jolla High School, 750 Nautilus St. (92037). An expert on the college admission process, O'Shaughnessy is the local author of the Amazon bestseller: The College Solution: A Guide for Everyone Looking for the Right School at the Right Price. Contact: Sharon Jones, sharonlj@san.rr.com . Open to the public.
May
12 -- Bay Park Elementary PTA Black and White Gala, 6-11 p.m., Hyatt Regency La Jolla, 3777 La Jolla Village Drive, (92122). Evening includes music, three food stations, a dessert station, silent auction, classroom art and raffle drawings. $40 per person. Contact: Allison Rogers or Kristen Miller, 619-276-1471. Open to the public.
17 -- Clairemont Community of Schools Meeting, 5:30 p.m., Marston Middle School, 3799 Clairemont Drive (92117). Parents, students and community members are invited to attend this meeting, which discusses educational issues at the high school and its middle and elementary schools. Schools in the Clairemont cluster are: Alcott, Bay Park, Cadman, Holmes and Toler elementary schools, Marston Middle and Clairemont High School. Contact: Julee Jenkins, julee.jenkins@gmail.com. Open to the public.
17 -- La Jolla Cluster Hosts Richard Louv, 6:30 p.m., La Jolla High Parker Auditorium, 750 Nautilus St. (92037). Richard Louv is author of eight books about the connections between family, nature and community. His newest book is The Nature Principle: Human Restoration and the End of Nature-Deficit Disorder (Algonquin), which offers a new vision of the future, in which our lives are as immersed in nature as they are in technology. Tickets: $10. Contact: Sharon Jones, sharonlj@san.rr.com. Open to the public.
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