District, Feb. 24, 2012
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
25 -- Scripps Ranch High School "Taste of the Ranch," 5:30-9:30 p.m.,
Irwin M. Jacobs Qualcomm Hall, 5775 Morehouse Drive (92121). The Scripps
Ranch High School Foundation hosts its sixth-annual Taste of the Ranch
fundraising dinner, featuring food from local restaurants, a cash beer and
wine bar, complimentary guest portraits, a student performance, and silent
and live auctions. Tickets: $60. Public contact:
http://www.tasteoftheranch.org/. Media contact: Ann Menna, Principal,
858-621-9020. Open to parents and adult community members.
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 school¹s 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.
* 27 -- Birney Elementary Fire Reward News Conference, 12:30 p.m., Birney
Elementary School, 4345 Campus Ave. (92103). Details on a the increase of
the reward for information on the arsonist involved in the January 17
fire. Contact: Jack Brandais, 619-725-5570. Not open to the public; media
only.
March
* 1 -- Pt. Loma Cluster Digital Literacy Day, 2-4 p.m., Point Loma High
School, 2335 Chatsworth Blvd. (92106). Teachers from elementary and
secondary schools in the Pt. Loma High School Cluster will have
opportunities to share ideas and explore the use of digital tools to
support instruction in the classroom. A series of 14 small-group sessions
with topics covering different content areas, grade ranges and ability
levels will be offered. Contact: Scott Irwin, Dana Middle School
vice-principal, at sirwin@sandi.net.
* 1 -- Challenger Middle School's ³Big Kid, Little Kid: New Readers All
Around,² 9:05-9:40 a.m., Challenger Middle School, 10810 Parkdale Ave.
(92126). Kindergartners and first-grade students from Hickman Elementary
School will visit Challenger Middle School to read with students in grades
6-8. The event encourages older students to share their love of reading
with younger students. The Cat in the Hat is expected to pay a visit.
Contact: Mary Hight, English teacher, 858-586-7001 or mhight@sandi.net.
1 -- Special Assembly with Kevin Henkes, award-winning children¹s 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 -- Read Across America Day. Activities at schools throughout the
district. Contact Jack Brandais at (619) 725-5570 for events.
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 -- Ocean Beach Elementary School Kite Festival, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Ocean
Beach Recreation Center and Ocean Beach Elementary School, Santa Monica
Ave. between Sunset Cliffs Blvd. and Ebers St. (92107). The Kiwanis Club
presents the 64th-annual Kite Festival, a kite-flying celebration
featuring crafts, food, entertainment and contests. Ocean Beach Elementary
School will serve lunch at 11 a.m. and host kite judging at 1 p.m.
Contact: oceanbeachkiwanis@gmail.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
year¹s theme is ³Transforming Lives: Building Bridges and Closing Gaps.²
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.
5-6 -- Sunset View Elementary School Family Science Night, 5:30-7 p.m.,
Sunset View Elementary School Auditorium, 4365 Hill St. (92107). The
school auditorium will become a science lab where students and parents
learn through hands-on activities. Grades 2-4 attend Monday. Grades K-1
attend Tuesday. Families can purchase dinner from on-site food truck.
Tickets: $2. Contact: Jacquelyn McCabe, Principal, 619-223-7156. Open to
Sunset View students and parents.
6 -- University City High School ³H20pe for Uganda² 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 School¹s Spring Showcase, 5:30 p.m., Clairemont High
School, 4150 Ute Drive (92117). Annual showcase will exhibit the school¹s
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 ³The Phantom of the Opera,²
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 -- Greater San Diego Botball Tournament, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., University
of San Diego, Sports Center Gym, 5998 Alcala Park (92110). Middle and high
school students compete in teams to design, program and build a robot.
Sponsored by the San Diego County Office of Education. Contact: Nancy
Taylor, 858-292-3854 or ntaylor@sdcoe.net. Registration required.
* 10 -- Senior High School Math Field Day, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Cuyamaca
College, H Building, 900 Rancho San Diego Parkway (92019). Students
compete in events involving creative mathematical problem-solving.
Sponsored by the Greater San Diego Math Council. Contact: Eric Preibisius,
619-660-4248 or eric.preibisius@gcccd.edu. Registration required.
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 ³Grease,² 7 p.m., La Jolla High
School Auditorium, 750 Nautilus St. (92037). The La Jolla High School
Visual and Performing Arts department relives those ³Summer Nights² 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.
* 17 -- San Diego County Office of Education Sponsors History Day, 9 a.m.
to 3 p.m., San Diego County Office of Education, 6401 Linda Vista Road
(92111). Students in grades 4-12 will compete individually or in groups to
demonstrate understanding of historical events. Contact: Laurie Mosier,
858-292-3820 or lmosier@sdcoe.net. Registration required.
* 16 Marine Fitness Day, 7:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Challenger Middle
School, 10810 Parkdale Ave (92126). Challenger students are on the path
to physical fitness. They won the Governor¹s Physical Fitness Challenge
Regional Award in 2011 and Front Runner Award in 2008, 2010, and 2011.
This second annual event with local Marines from MCAS Miramar and Camp
Pendleton will challenge students with an obstacle course, help them learn
new exercises, and emphasize fitness. The question of the day is who will
win the tug-o-war competition? Contact: Stan Spate, physical education
teacher. Information: (858) 586-7001, ext. 2260 or sspate@sandi.net. Not
open to the public.
* 20-25 -- Greater San Diego Science and Engineering Fair, Balboa Park
Activity Center, 2145 Park Blvd. (92101). Qualifying students in grades
7-12 participate in the regional competition for a chance to enter the
state fair. Awards will be given in 13 categories, including biochemistry,
physics and zoology. Contact: Nancy Taylor, 858-292-3854 or
ntaylor@sdcoe.net. Registration required.
* 21 -- San Diego Countywide Spelling Bee, Grades 7-8, 8:30 a.m. to 1
p.m., Hall of Champions, Balboa Park, 2131 Pan American Plaza (92101). The
San Diego County Office of Education sponsors the 43rd-annual event, where
students compete for a chance to participate in the national spelling bee.
Contact: Nicole Shina, 858-292-3850 or nshina@sdcoe.net. 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 -- Sunset View Elementary School Dinner Dance Auction, 5-11 p.m.,
Kona Kai Resort & Spa, Point Loma Ballroom, 1551 Shelter Island Drive
(92106). Kids First at Sunset View, a foundation supporting Sunset View
Elementary School, welcomes community members to its 15th-annual event,
which includes a hosted happy hour and club-style beats by DJ Mike White.
Public contact: Helen and Chris Ghio, Event Chairs, 619-222-8300 or
SunsetViewDDA@cox.net. Media contact: Jacquelyn McCabe, Principal,
619-223-7156. Registration required.
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.
* 25 -- Point Loma High School Cross Country Team Presents Hungry Dog
Dash, 8 a.m., NTC Park at Liberty Station, Farragut Road and Cushing Road
(92106). Family and community members are invited to a 5-km run/walk along
the NTC Park waterfront. Prizes, music and carnival games will follow.
Public contact: http://www.hungrydogdash.org/. Media contact: Barbara
Samilson, Principal, 619-223-3121. Registration required.
* 26 -- Central Elementary School Flag-Raising Ceremony, 7:30 a.m., 4063
Polk Ave. (92105). The San Diego Masons Lodge No. 35 will announce
scholarships and describe the Raising a Reader program at Central
Elementary School¹s flag-raising ceremony. Contact: Cynthia Marten,
Principal, 619-281-6644.
* 28 -- Taste of Mira Mesa Benefiting Mira Mesa High School Foundation,
6:30 p.m., Gen Probe, 10210 Genetic Center Drive (92126). Featuring silent
and live auction items as well as food tastings from local restaurants.
Student performances will entertain attendees. Cost: $25 with proceeds
going to Mira Mesa schools. Contact: Sabrina Bazzo, sabrinabazzo@gmail.com
or Esther Allameddin, ealameddin@gmail.com. Open to the public.
April
2-6 Spring Break. 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 School¹s 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.
* 20 Taste of the Triangle 2012, 7 p.m., UCSD Faculty Club, 9500 Gilman
Dr., #0121, La Jolla. Parents, students and community members are invited
to attend this annual fund-raising event to benefit the five San Diego
Unified schools in University City. The event includes student and faculty
performances, food prepared by some of San Diego¹s top chefs and a silent
auction. Prices are $75 in advance or $85 at the door. Contact: Brian
Barnhorst at taste@uc-educate.org or 858- 677-0989. 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.
* 30 - May 1 -- California State Science Fair, Grades 6-12, California
Science Center, 700 Exposition Park Drive, Los Angeles (90037). Winners of
the Greater San Diego Science and Engineering Fair will compete for
state-level prizes totaling $50,000. Contact: Nancy Taylor, 858-292-3854
or ntaylor@sdcoe.net. Registration required.
May
* 12 -- Elementary Science Field Day, Grades 4-6, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.,
Lakeside Middle School, 11833 Woodside Ave. (92040). Students compete in
15 events by manipulating materials and data. The day culminates with an
award ceremony. Sponsored by the San Diego County Office of Education.
Contact: Nancy Taylor, 858-292-3854 or ntaylor@sdcoe.net. Registration
required.
* 12 -- Middle School Math Field Day, Grades 6-8, 8 a.m., Francis Parker
Middle School, 6501 Linda Vista Road (92111). Students compete in math
activities on topics such as pre-algebra, algebra and geometry. Sponsored
by the Greater San Diego Math Council. Contact: Christi Cole,
858-569-7900, ext. 4207 or ccole@francispaker.org. Registration required.
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.
* 18 -- Point Loma High School Presents Rhapsody on the Point, 6:30 p.m.
Reception & Silent Auction, 7:30 p.m. Concert, Humphrey¹s Concerts on the
Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive (92106). The fifth-annual event includes
hor d¹oeuvres and a silent auction. Kristina Goettler, principal oboist
for the Kansas City Symphony, and Point Loma students will perform.
Proceeds benefit the Point Loma High School instrumental music program.
Public contact: http://sites.google.com/site/rhapsodyonthepoint/ or
vanguard.parent@gmail.com. Media contact: Barbara Samilson, Principal,
619-213-3121. Tickets required.
* 22 -- Elementary Math Field Day, Grades 4-5, 4 p.m., Canyon View
Elementary School, 9225 Adolphia St. (92129).The Greater San Diego
Mathematics Council and the San Diego County Office of Education¹s annual
competition showcases students¹ prowess in events like Sudoku and mental
math. Contact: Brian Lawler, blawler@csusm.edu. Registration required.
* 31 -- 24 Challenge Math Competition, Grades 4-6, Marina Village, 1936
Quivira Way (92109). Students compete using the 24 Challenge Single-Double
Digit and Variable cards. Sponsored by the Greater San Diego Math Council
and the San Diego County Office of Education. Contact: Carole Manderson,
619-444-5573 or cmanders@cox.net.
June
* 8 -- San Diego County Office of Education Presents Project Citizen
Showcase, 9 a.m. to noon, San Diego History Center, Balboa Park, 1649 El
Prado Suite 3 (92101). Students in grades 4-10 will present their
portfolios for the regional Project Citizen competition, which challenges
students to solve social problems by proposing new public policy. Contact:
Janet Mulder, 619-588-5672 or jmulder@sdcoe.net. By application or
invitation only.
12 -- Last day of school, traditional calendar.
July
20 -- Last day of school, year-round calendar.
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