MEDIA ADVISORY -- Media Calendar from the San Diego Unified School District, March 14, 2014

MEDIA ADVISORY -- Media Calendar from the San Diego Unified School District, March 14, 2014

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.

Please note that if items are listed as "not open to the public," that means accredited members of the media are invited, but the general public is not. These are generally items during the school day.

*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.

MARCH

15 -- Involved Exceptional Parents' Day (IEP Day), 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Handlery Hotel, 950 Hotel Circle North (92108). A unique one-day conference for parents of children with special needs and the professionals who work with them. Nearly 300 parents and professionals come together each year, to learn in a collaborative effort. Conference registration fee is $48. Contact: Sandra Bishop, conference co-chair, (858) 576-2966.

15 -- Middle School Instrumental Honor Concert, 7 p.m., Brown Chapel, Pt. Loma Nazarene University, Brown Chapel, Pt. Loma Nazarene University, 3900 Lomaland Drive (92106). Watch the best of San Diego Unified's musicians in this concert of the Middle School Honor Band and Middle School Honor Orchestra. Students from throughout the district are brought together to form the band and orchestra. Information: Karen Childress Evans, Director, Visual and Performing Arts program, (858) 539-5349. Open to the public. Free.

16 -- High School Instrumental Honor Concert, 3 p.m., Copley Symphony Hall, 750 B St. (92101). Watch the best of San Diego Unified's musicians in this concert of the High School Honor Band and High School Honor Orchestra. Students from throughout the district are brought together to form the band and orchestra. Information: Karen Childress Evans, Director, Visual and Performing Arts program, (858) 539-5349. Open to the public. Free.

*18 -- San Diego Unified/San Diego Community College District Joint Board Meeting,5 p.m., at the SDCCD Educational Cultural Complex (ECC), Performing Arts Theatre, 4343 Ocean View Blvd. Contact: Moises Aguirre, executive director, district relations, at 619-725-7505. Open to the public.

21 -- Curie Elementary School Multi-Cultural Fair, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Curie Elementary School, 4080 Governor Dr. (92122). At our annual Multi-Cultural Fair all children will get a taste of some of the many cultures and nationalities that are represented at our school. Contact: Pearl Amos, Curie PTA, (858) 531-3144 or pearl.amos@gmail.com.

22 -- Elementary Instrumental Honor Concert, 7 p.m., Brown Chapel, Pt. Loma Nazarene College, 3900 Lomaland Drive (92106). Concert of more than 100 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.

22 -- JROTC Cadet Ball, 5 p.m., Town & Country Resort, Atlas Ballroom, 500 Hotel Circle North (92118). JROTC Cadets and dignitaries from the San Diego Unified School District will participate in the annual Cadet Ball to honor military traditions, proper etiquette, customs and courtesies. This social event develops cadet citizenship and social skills in a formal setting. Contact: LTC(R) David Guzman, JROTC Program Manager, (858) 496-8203. Not open to the public.

22 -- La Jolla High School Foundation annual fundraiser, 6 p.m., Green Acre, 10300 Campus Point Drive (92121). An evening with a variety of food selections at the noted restaurant operated by Chef Brian Malarkey. Contact: La Jolla High School PTA, 858-454-2865. Open to ticketed guests.

*22 -- Green Elementary Foundation 'Taste of Navajo' fundraiser, 6-9 p.m., Mission Trails Regional Park Visitor and Interpretive Center. Features tastes from neighborhood restaurants in the Navajo community, including Longhorn Café, Ahi Sushi, Nicolosi's, and KnB Wine Cellars. Open to ticketed guests. Contact: Erin Liddell at 858-692-9187 or send an email to erin@lje.com.

*25 -- Operation Lace Up event, 12:30- 2:30 p.m., Joyner Elementary School, 4271 Myrtle Ave. (92105). Thousands of shoes have been collected thanks to FOCUS North America and Operation Lace Up charity. Over 10,000 pairs are donated per year, and at this event, children will receive their shoes that have been donated by Focus North America. Contact: Vanessa Peters, Program Manager, Office of Children and Youth in Transition Home Hospital School (619) 725-7054

26 -- Patrick Henry High Performing Arts Center groundbreaking, 3:30 p.m., Patrick Henry High School, 6702 Wandermere Drive (92120). The school's long-awaited auditorium and other improvements begin construction with this ceremony. Voter-approved bonds are funding part of the project. Contact: Cynthia Reed-Porter, Prop S and Z communications supervisor, 619-546-3378.

31-April 4 -- Spring Break, all schools closed; administrative offices open.

APRIL

12 -- Fast Times 5K, 7 a.m., De Anza Cove, Mission Bay. Five-kilometer run benefits schools in the Clairemont neighborhood, including Clairemont and Madison high schools. Sponsored by the Clairemont Hills Kiwanis and Clairemont Mesa Education Foundation. Contact: rdrews2008@gmail.com. Open to the public.

MAY

3 -- Teen Job Fair, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Roberts Family Branch, Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego, 2230 E. Jewett St. (92111), Come meet local businesses that are hiring teens, organizations offering volunteer opportunities and local colleges. Contact: 619-247-3598. Open to the public.

*6 -- Day of the Teacher Celebration, 4:30 p.m., Lewis Middle School, 5170 Greenbrier Ave. (92120). San Diego Unified School District honors its 2014 District and Site Teachers of the Year in a festive off-site board meeting with music and refreshments provided by students. Future Educator, Mashin and STEM Scholars are also recognized. Contact: Jennifer Rodriguez, Communications Department, 619-725-5598. Open to the public.

*20 - Classified Employee of the Year Celebration, 5 p.m., Sherman Elementary School, 302 22nd St. (92102). San Diego Unified School District honors its classified employees, naming one the "2014 Classified Employee of the Year." The celebratory off-site board meeting features music and refreshments provided by students. Contact: Anisha Dalal, Human Resources, 619-725-8071. Open to the public.

JUNE

13 -- Last day of school, traditional calendar.

JULY

4 -- Independence Day, all schools and offices closed.

21 -- Last day of school, year-round calendar.


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