MEDIA ADVISORY -- Media Calendar from the San Diego Unified School District, January 29, 2016.
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.sandiegounified.org.
Please note that if items are listed as "not open to the public" or "open to families," accredited members of the media are invited, but the general public is not. These are usually items during the school day on the school campus.
For a calendar of noticed public meetings, as well as links to agenda items and other information, go to www.sandiegounified.org/board-meeting-information. Those meetings might not be included in this listing.
MEDIA CONTACT: Linda Zintz, Communications Director, (619) 725-5578, lzintz@sandi.net.
* -- New item this week.
JANUARY
* 30 -- Screening of "Chosen," 5 p.m., Auditorium, Eugene Brucker Education Center, 4100 Normal Street (92103). "Chosen" is a documentary about teen sexual exploitation. The 30-minute film explores the true stories of two teen girls tricked into sex trafficking. Contact: Andrea Thrower, athrower@sandi.net, (619) 362-3440. Free and open to the public.
31 -- Mission Bay Cluster Schools Fair and Schoolyard Dash 5K, 8:30 a.m. to noon, De Anza Cove, Mission Bay Park. The third annual Fair and Dash kicks off at 8:30 a.m. with a Fun Run, 9 a.m. for the 5K Run/Walk, and the Mission Bay Cluster Schools Fair at 9:30. The Fair showcases the excellent public schools in the Pacific Beach neighborhood with information for parents and kids on the educational opportunities, plus fun activities. Sponsored by the Friends of Pacific Beach Secondary Schools. Media contact: Jennifer Tandy, jentandy@sbcglobal.net. Public contact: www.schoolyarddash.org. Fair is free and open to the public; entry fee for run/walk events.
FEBRUARY
* All Month -- Black/African American History Month, with events throughout the district. Contact: Linda Zintz, Communications Director, 619-725-5578.
1-2 -- John Lennon Educational Foundation Tour Bus Visit to Crown Point Junior Music Academy, open times to be announced, Crown Point Junior Music Academy, 4033 Ingraham Street (92109). The John Lennon Educational Tour Bus is a non-profit 501(c)(3) state-of-the-art mobile audio and HD video recording and production facility. With the assistance of three on-board engineers, students learn how to write, perform, record, and produce original songs, produce and shoot music videos and documentaries and complete a broadcast quality music video. Contact: Linda Zintz, Communications Director, (619) 725-5578; Fiona Leung, NAMM Foundation, 626-202-5480. Not open to the public.
* 1 -- Franklin Elementary Rain-Barrel Harvesting Program Installation, 11 a.m., Franklin Elementary School, 4481 Copeland Avenue (92116). The U.S.-Israel Center (USIC) at the Rady School of Management is funding this pilot program developed in Israel by former teacher Amir Yechieli, who installed Israel's first water catchment systems at elementary schools 16 years ago. Contact: Tony Manolatos, tony@apexstrat.com or 619-549-0137. Not open to the public.
2 -- Support Music Community Forum, 10:30 a.m., Crown Point Junior Music Academy, 4033 Ingraham Street (92109). Part of the John Lennon Educational Tour Bus Visit, the community forum will bring together leadership to discuss the importance of music in schools. Guests include Mary Luehrsen, Executive Director, National Association of Music Merchants Foundation; Mike McQuary, San Diego Unified School District Board President, Sub-District C; Cindy Marten, Superintendent, San Diego Unified School District; Steve Luchs, Violin Teacher, Crown Point Jr. Music Academy; Muriel Bartoloni, Principal, Crown Point Jr. Music Academy; Ernest Remillard, Principal, Mission Bay High School; Kimberly Meng, Principal, Pacific Beach Middle School; John O'Donnell, Music Director, Pacific Beach Middle School; Russell Sperling, Visual and Performing Arts Director, San Diego Unified School District; Performances by: Crown Point Jr. Music Academy, Pacific Beach Middle School, Mission Bay High School. Media contact: Linda Zintz, Communications Director, (619) 725-5578. Open to the public.
* 3 -- Linked Learning Conference visits Clairemont High School, noon to 3:30 p.m., Clairemont High School, 4150 Ute Drive (92117). Clairemont High will showcase its four academies — Academy of Business, Academy of Information Technology, Academy of Health and Medical Sciences and Academy of Engineering Design — to more than attendees of the 2016 Linked Learning Convention. Contact: Hilary McLean, Executive Vice President, Linked Learning Allilance, (916) 248-4848, hilary@linkedlearning.org. Not open to the public.
4 -- Balboa Elementary Design Task Force, 6 p.m., Balboa Elementary School, 1844 S 40th Street (92113). The second Design Task Force meeting is for phase one of the Whole Site Modernization Project at Balboa Elementary School. You will join other key stakeholders and the architect to discuss the general design of the school, and how it can best serve the students and the community for years to come. Contact: Gabriela Soriano, (858) 573-5837. Open to the public.
4 -- Emerson-Bandini Elementary Design Task Force, 6 p.m., Bandini Elementary School, 3550 Logan Avenue (92113). The second Design Task Force meeting is for the Whole Site Modernization Project at Emerson-Bandini Elementary School. The site master plan provides a road map for the near- and long-term growth and redevelopment of your school. It will also assist in planning the capital facilities bond projects for your school. Contact: Bryan Ehm, (858) 637-6243. Open to the public.
* 9 -- Astronomy Night, 6-9 p.m., Curie Elementary School, 4080 Governor Drive (92122). A longtime tradition at Curie shines again, as members of the San Diego Astronomy Association will bring their telescopes for a night of checking out the stars for families. Contact: Cara Ramsey, Principal, (858) 453-4184. Open to the public.
11 -- Kearny High Cluster Meeting, 4:30 p.m., Kearny High Complex Room 301, 7651 Wellington Street (92111). 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 Kearny cluster are: Angier, Carson, Chesterton, Cubberley, Fletcher, Jones, Juarez, Linda Vista, Ross, and Wegeforth elementary schools; Montgomery and Taft middle schools; and Kearny High. Contact: Andrew Gergurich, co-chair, agergurich@sandi.net. Open to the public.
12 -- Lincoln Day Holiday, all schools and offices closed.
15 -- Washington Birthday Holiday, all schools and offices closed.
17 -- Scripps Ranch Schools Committee, 4:30 p.m., Marshall Middle School Community Room, 9700 Avenue of Nations, (92131). Discussion and community dialogue with school staff, parents and community members in the Scripps Ranch High School area: Dingeman, Jerabek, Miramar Ranch, Ellen Browning Scripps elementary schools; Thurgood Marshall Middle School; Scripps Ranch High School. Contact: Luis Fregoso at luis@fregoso.co; Jen Marchesini, JMarchesini@san.rr.com. Open to the public.
* 18 -- Balboa Elementary Design Task Force, 6 p.m., Balboa Elementary School, 1844 S 40th Street (92113). The third Design Task Force meeting is for phase one of the Whole Site Modernization Project at Balboa Elementary School. You will join other key stakeholders and the architect to discuss the general design of the school, and how it can best serve the students and the community for years to come. Contact: Gabriela Soriano, (858) 573-5837. Open to the public.
* 18 -- Emerson-Bandini Elementary Design Task Force, 6 p.m., Bandini Elementary School, 3550 Logan Avenue (92113). The third Design Task Force meeting is for the Whole Site Modernization Project at Emerson-Bandini Elementary School. The site master plan provides a road map for the near- and long-term growth and redevelopment of your school. It will also assist in planning the capital facilities bond projects for your school. Contact: Bryan Ehm, (858) 637-6243. Open to the public.
22 -- University City Cluster Committee meeting, 4:30 p.m., University City High School media center, 6949 Genesee Avenue (92122). Discussion and community dialogue with school staff, parents and community members in the University City High School area: Curie, Doyle, Spreckels elementary schools; Standley Middle School; University High School. Contact: info@uccluster.com. Open to the public.
* 29 -- Mira Mesa Cluster School Council meeting, Mira Mesa High School Media Center, 10510 Reagan Road (92116). Discussion and community dialogue with school staff, parents and community members in the Mira Mesa High School area: Ericson, Hage, Hickman, Salk, Mason, Sandburg, Walker elementary schools; Challenger, Wangenheim middle schools; Mira Mesa High School. Contacts: Bob Turner, rturner4@san.rr.com; Jennifer Kvalvik, jkvalvik@sandi.net. Open to the public.
MARCH
* 5 -- Cal-SOAP Career and College Expo, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Lincoln High School, 4777 Imperial Avenue (92113). Sponsored by Cal-SOAP, students can learn interviewing skills, engage in career workshops, discover career paths, meet business leaders and professionals, find internship opportunities, and see career demonstrations. More information: www.sandiegocalsoap.com Media contact: Linda Doughty, Cal-SOAP Director, (858) 569-1866, ext. 211, ldoughty@ucsd.edu. Free and open to the public.
13 – High School Instrumental Honor Concert, 3 p.m., Copley Symphony Hall, Jacobs Music Center, 750 B St, San Diego, CA 92101. Concert brings together the top musicians from throughout the San Diego Unified School District for a performance of San Diego's best young artists. Contact: Mark Nicholson, mnicholson@sandi.net, (858) 256-2705. Free and open to the public.
19 – Middle School Instrumental Music Concert. 7 p.m., Point Loma Nazarene University, Brown Chapel, 3901 Lomaland Drive (92106). Concert brings together the top musicians from throughout the San Diego Unified School District for a performance of San Diego's best young artists. Contact: Mark Nicholson, mnicholson@sandi.net, (858) 256-2705. Free and open to the public.
24 – Elementary School Instrumental Music and Choral Concert. 7 p.m., Point Loma Nazarene University, Brown Chapel, 3901 Lomaland Drive (92106). Concert brings together the top musicians from throughout the San Diego Unified School District for a performance of San Diego's best young artists. Contact: Mark Nicholson, mnicholson@sandi.net, (858) 256-2705. Free and open to the public.
23 – Special Olympics Soccer Tournament, 9 a.m., Balboa Stadium, San Diego High School, 1405 Park Boulevard (92101). Teams and athletes from Lincoln, Morse, Crawford, Hoover, Point Loma, and San Diego high schools with moderate to severe programs will be participating in a soccer tournament and soccer individuals skills. Contact: Dipakkumar Patel (Sunjay), San Diego High School, (619) 525-7455 ext. 4654. Not open to the public.
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