MEDIA ADVISORY FROM THE SAN DIEGO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT: Mira Mesa High School to Receive Adaptive Sports Equipment from Challenged Athletes Foundation Club

Reporters and news directors:  This is an event sponsored by the Challenged Athletes Foundation and is being held at one of our schools, Mira Mesa High School. You are welcome to attend.

 

Media Advisory

For Immediate Release

June 30, 2016

Contact: Nico Marcolongo, Challenged Athletes Foundation, 858-334-8038

 

Mira Mesa High School to Receive Adaptive Sports Equipment from Challenged Athletes Foundation Club

 

SAN DIEGO – Mira Mesa High School will receive adaptive sports equipment to enhance sports and recreation programs for students with physical challenges.

 

“Hundreds of kids will benefit from the adaptive equipment,” says Mira Mesa High School teacher Christopher Sabin. “Every year, students in the Mira Mesa High adaptive sports program compete with other adaptive sports programs throughout the district in basketball, soccer and individual skills. Lacking the proper equipment, our biggest challenge to date was preparing for the competitions. Receiving this adaptive equipment will help our students develop the skills necessary to compete and be successful in a variety of sports.”

 

The Mira Mesa High School Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) Club, the first CAF Club in the nation, raised funds for the equipment and will present an adaptive basketball hoop and other specialized sports equipment to their school’s adaptive sports program at 9:30 a.m., on Friday, July 1, 2016 at Mira Mesa High School, 10150 Reagan Road (92126)

 

Students and staff will be on hand to demonstrate the new equipment and for interviews. For additional information visit: www.challengedathletes.org .

 

About the Challenged Athletes Foundation

 

The Challenged Athletes Foundation® (CAF) is a world leader in helping people with physical challenges lead active, healthy lifestyles. CAF believes that participation in physical activity at any level increases self-esteem, encourages independence and enhances quality of life. Since 1994, more than $76 million has been raised and over 13,000 funding requests from people with physical challenges in all 50 states and dozens of countries have been satisfied. Additionally, CAF’s outreach efforts reach another 60,000 individuals each year. Whether it’s a $2,500 grant for a hand cycle, helping underwrite a carbon fiber running foot not covered by insurance, or arranging enthusiastic encouragement from a mentor who has triumphed over a similar challenge, CAF’s mission is clear: give opportunities and support to those with the desire to live active, athletic lifestyles To learn more, visit www.challengedathletes.org  or call 858-866-0959.

 

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NEWS RELEASE FROM THE SAN DIEGO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT: San Diego schools, US Defense Department make major announcement in time for Fourth of July

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

June 30, 2016

Contact: Cynthia Reed-Porter, Facilities Communications Supervisor, 619-546-3378 or creed-porter@sandi.net

 

San Diego schools, US Defense Department make major announcement in time for Fourth of July

 

The San Diego Unified School District and the US Department of Defense are releasing good news for military families in time for the Fourth of July weekend. The county’s largest school system plans to spend $52 million renovating schools in the Tierrasanta community, which largely serve the children of our nation’s Armed Forces. Construction will begin this month, thanks in part to a large grant from the Department of Defense.

 

“We work every day to make sure our schools are worthy of the children we serve,” said San Diego School Superintendent Cindy Marten. “It is especially important at this time of year to honor our commitment to our military families. We want our men and women in uniform to know we value their service, and we appreciate the opportunity to serve their children in our schools.”

 

Aging portable classrooms – 30 of them – will be replaced by state-of-the-art, permanent classrooms at both Hancock and Miller elementary schools. The project is expected to last into the fall of 2018, although the schools will remain open during construction.

 

San Diego Unified School Board President Mike McQuary said, “We have a proud military tradition in San Diego, and we are glad to have the opportunity to give back to our service men and women by providing their children with the best possible learning environments.”

 

About 10 percent of the students in San Diego Unified School District are from military families with many served by Hancock and Miller elementary schools. Funding for renovations at the schools has been made possible through a grant from the Department of Defense in combination with local funds approved by voters under the Proposition Z bond program.

 

In addition to replacing the portable classroom units, the whole site modernization at Hancock and Miller will include:

 

·         Air conditioning

·         Upgrades to the technology network infrastructure to support the i21 Interactive 21st Century Classroom Technology Initiative

·         Improved safety systems for fires and other emergencies

·         New sidewalks including accessible ramps and stairs

·         Clean, modern lunchroom facilities

 

“Military families are part of what makes Tierrasanta such an amazing community,” said San Diego Unified former President Kevin Beiser, who represents the neighborhood on the School Board. “The major renovation plan we are announcing today will provide all Tierrasanta families, and especially those with a family member serving our country in the military, with quality learning environments to help their children grow and thrive.”

 

Cynthia Reed-Porter, communications supervisor l Communications Office l San Diego Unified School District

Mobile phone:  619-546-3378 l E-mail:  creed-porter@sandi.net

 

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Post Revised Notice of 2016 Meetings: ICOC Construction Subcommittee

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·         Revised Notice of Meetings and Change of Time: ICOC Construction Subcommittee
Committee Meeting Information: https://www.sandiegounified.org/construction-subcommittee  

 

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Josefina Viorato

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San Diego, CA  92103

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MEDIA ADVISORY FROM THE SAN DIEGO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT: Summer Lunch Program Kicks-off with Free BBQ Event

Media Advisory

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Tara McNamara

                   O: 619-725-7111

                   M: 209-233-1565

SAN DIEGO UNIFIED PROVIDES FREE MEALS TO CHILDREN DURING THE SUMMER

Summer Lunch Program Kicks-off with Free BBQ Event

WHAT: Students may be out of school for the summer, but hunger does not take a vacation. San Diego Unified once again prepares to kick-off its summer lunch program that provides healthy meals to kids 18 years and younger for free with the annual Summer Fun Café Kickoff BBQ. Along with the free BBQ lunch for all children and accompanying adults, the kickoff will feature a wide variety of family-friendly activities, a community resource fair, and fresh fruits and vegetables for families to take home.

WHEN: Wednesday, June 29, 2016

                10:30 a.m-2 p.m.

WHERE: Skyline Hills Community Park

                8285 Skyline Drive SD (92114)

              Media parking available in main lot off of Skyline Drive

EVENT SCHEDULE:

10:30 a.m. – Event begins: Resource Fair with 35 booths, a jump house and activity decathlon.

11:30 a.m.-noon –  Superintendent Cindy Marten,  Board of Education President Dr. Michael McQuary, USDA Special Nutrition Programs Director Ronna Bach, San Diego Unified Food and Nutrition Services Director Gary Petill and San Diego Park and Recreation Director Herman Parker will serve food to the children. (All are available for interviews at noon, immediately after serving food).

1 p.m. – Honda Dealers of San Diego present check to San Diego Unified Food and Nutrition Services.

Free drawing for children: bicycles, Padres gift bags, iPad Minis, digital cameras, a Nintendo and more.

VISUALS:  Children receiving free lunch, notable figures serving children, San Diego Unified receiving check from Honda Dealers, children interacting during activities, parents receiving fruits and vegetables to take home.

NOTABLE ATTENDEES/INTERVIEWS: Superintendent Cindy Marten, Board of Education President Dr. Michael McQuary, USDA Special Nutrition Programs Director Ronna Bach, Food and Nutrition Services Director Gary Petill, San Diego Park and Recreation Director Herman Parker, Summer Meal Program Coordinator Torin Childress.

BACKGROUND: The Summer Fun Café free lunch program, which has been in place since 2003 and serves nearly 250,000 meals and snacks during the summer, is funded through the United States Department of Agriculture’s Seamless Summer Feeding Option and requires no paperwork to participate.  Meals are served from June27-August 19 at 61 sites: 28 park and recreation centers, 16 community and military sites, and 17 schools.  (A complete schedule and locations are listed below.) 

More than 2,000 children and their parents/guardians are expected to attend the kickoff event. Along with the free BBQ lunch for all children and accompanying adults, the kickoff will feature a wide variety of family-friendly activities: visits from the San Diego Padres Friar and Pad Squad, and The San Diego Gulls mascot, Gulliver; an activity decathlon with lots of prizes; an inflatable jumper; music;  prize drawings (for kids only); and a community resource fair. Each family will go home with a bag of fresh fruit and vegetables from the San Diego Food Bank or Feeding America San Diego. The San Diego Honda Dealers are underwriting the cost of the adult meals at the kickoff event, and Mission Federal Credit Union and General Mills are sponsoring parent participation in other BBQ events throughout the summer. 

For a complete schedule of Summer Fun Café lunch programs, visit www.sandiegounified.org/summerfuncafe  .

CONTACT: Tara McNamara| tmcnamara@sandi.net  |O: 619-725-7111|M: 209-233-1565

 In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA. 

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English. 

To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: 1. Mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; 2. Fax: (202) 690-7442; or 3. Email: program.intake@usda.gov  USDA is an equal opportunity provider.

NEWS RELEASE FROM THE SAN DIEGO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT: Civic leaders stand with Supt. Cindy Marten to announce significant, systemic emphasis on ‘Restorative Justice’ next year in San Diego schools

News Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Linda Zintz

                619-847-6637

 

 

Civic leaders stand with Supt. Cindy Marten to announce significant, systemic emphasis on 'Restorative Justice' next year in San Diego schools

 

Advocates for restorative justice say the program can help keep young people in school or on the job – and out of the prison system. Superintendent Cindy Marten agrees the program has the potential to help those students most at risk of serious discipline issues; however, she says restorative justice has the potential to help every student in the district by creating a more socially and emotionally welcoming environment. With that in mind, Superintendent Marten, today, announced a significant and systemic emphasis on restorative justice in the coming year under the plan included in the district's 2016-17 Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP).

 

Among those joining Superintendent Marten to make the announcement were: Steve Dinkin, President of the National Conflict Resolution Center; CJ Robinson, United Way of San Diego Community Impact Manager; the Rev. Rickey Laster, Executive Director of the Commission on Gang Prevention and Intervention; Board of Education President Mike McQuary; Lincoln High School teacher, Lori Williams; and student facilitator from Lincoln High School, Litzy Ramirez.

 

The Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) is the guiding document for the San Diego Unified school district. It is developed over months of community input, including hundreds of parents, educators and other stakeholders. The 2016-17 LCAP and the 2016-17 budget are set to be approved by the Board of Education on Tuesday, June 28. The emphasis on restorative justice is one of the most significant changes to take effect in the coming school year under the LCAP document.

 

San Diego Unified has had a pilot program for restorative justice since 2014, and is now prepared to take the successful results to scale across the district. Among the main benefits of the pilot program have been a sharp reduction in suspensions and expulsions and a more positive climate in the schools where the restorative practices have been emphasized.

 

Contact: Linda Zintz, Communications, lzintz@sandi.net, 619-847-6637

 

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MEDIA ADVISORY FROM THE SAN DIEGO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT: Civic leaders stand with Supt. Cindy Marten to announce significant emphasis on 'Restorative Justice' next year in San Diego schools

Media Advisory

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

June 27, 2016

Contact: Linda Zintz

619-847-6637





Civic leaders stand with Supt. Cindy Marten to announce significant emphasis on 'Restorative Justice' next year in San Diego schools



Advocates for Restorative Justice say the approach helps keep young people in school or on the job – and out of the prison system. San Diego Unified School District Superintendent Cindy Marten agrees the approach has the potential to help students most at risk of serious discipline issues; however, she says restorative justice has the potential to help every student in the district by creating a more socially and emotionally welcoming environment. With that in mind, Superintendent Marten will announce a significant emphasis on restorative justice in the 2016-17 school year under the plan included in the district's 2016-17 Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP).



WHAT: Social justice and anti-violence leaders will join Superintendent Cindy Marten to discuss the historic emphasis on restorative justice included in the San Diego Unified LCAP. A teacher and student facilitator will talk about the real impacts that restorative practices have in a school setting.



WHO: Superintendent Cindy Marten; Steve Dinkin, President of the National Conflict Resolution Center; and Rev. Rickey Laster, Executive Director of the Commission on Gang Prevention and Intervention, will be joined by students and teachers from the restorative justice pilot program to talk about their experiences.



WHEN: Monday, June 27

Noon-12:30 p.m.



WHERE: San Diego Unified Eugene Brucker Education Center

4100 Normal St, San Diego (92103)



Background: The Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) is the guiding document for the San Diego Unified school district. It is developed over months of community input, including hundreds of parents, educators and other stakeholders. The 2016-17 LCAP, along with the 2016-17 Budget, is set to be approved by the Board of Education on Tuesday, June 28. The emphasis on restorative justice is one of the most significant changes to take effect in the coming school year under the LCAP document.



San Diego Unified has had a pilot program for restorative justice since 2014, and is now prepared to embark on a systemic approach. Among the main benefits of the pilot program have been a sharp reduction in suspensions and expulsions and a more positive climate in the schools where the restorative practices have been emphasized.



Contact: Linda Zintz, Communications Director, at lzintz@sandi.net or 619-847-6637



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Post Board Meeting Agendas, June 28, 2016

PLEASE NOTE:

·         Notice of Change of Time for Closed Session—Tuesday, June 28, 2016; start time changed from 3:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Open and Closed Session Meeting Information: https://www.sandiegounified.org/board-meeting-information   

·         Closed Session Agenda— Tuesday, June 28, 2016, 1:00 p.m., Room 2249
Open and Closed Session Meeting Information: https://www.sandiegounified.org/meeting-information

·         Regular Meeting Agenda—Tuesday, June 14, 2016, 5:00 p.m., Auditorium
BoardDocs Agenda Link: http://www.boarddocs.com/ca/sandi/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=9YLRSH6DC8E3        

Please forward to staff and as appropriate, print notice and/or agendas and post in a prominent, publicly accessible location at your site.

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In addition, please refer to the below links for upcoming meetings, agendas, and minutes of the board advisory committees:

·         ACUESP: https://www.sandiegounified.org/acuesp-2015-16-meeting-schedule-and-information.

·         Audit and Finance: https://www.sandiegounified.org/audit-and-finance-committee

·         CAC: General Membership—https://www.sandiegounified.org/cac-2015-16-general-meeting-schedule-and-information; and Executive Board—https://www.sandiegounified.org/cac-2015-16-executive-meeting-schedule-and-information 

·         CSFC: https://www.sandiegounified.org/csfc-2015-meeting-schedule      

·         CTEAC: https://www.sandiegounified.org/cteac-2015-16-meeting-schedule-and-information    

·         DAC: General Membership—https://www.sandiegounified.org/dac-2015-16-general-meeting-schedule-and-information; and Executive Board—https://www.sandiegounified.org/dac-2015-16-executive-meeting-schedule-and-information 

·         DELAC: General Membership and Executive Board—https://www.sandiegounified.org/delac-2015-16-meeting-schedule-and-information  

·         ICOC: https://www.sandiegounified.org/icoc-meeting  

Thank you.

 

 

Josefina Viorato

Confidential Administrative Assistant II

Board Services Office

4100 Normal Street, Room 2231

San Diego, CA  92103

( (619) 725-5551

7 (619) 297-5624

* jviorato@sandi.net

 

 

 

“If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more, and become more, you are a leader.” – John Quincy Adams

 

MEDIA ADVISORY FROM THE SAN DIEGO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT: Civic leaders stand with Supt. Cindy Marten to announce significant emphasis on ‘Restorative Justice’ next year in San Diego schools

Media Advisory

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

June 24, 2016

Contact: Linda Zintz

                619-847-6637

 

 

Civic leaders stand with Supt. Cindy Marten to announce significant emphasis on 'Restorative Justice' next year in San Diego schools

 

Advocates for Restorative Justice say the approach helps keep young people in school or on the job – and out of the prison system. San Diego Unified School District Superintendent Cindy Marten agrees the approach has the potential to help students most at risk of serious discipline issues; however, she says restorative justice has the potential to help every student in the district by creating a more socially and emotionally welcoming environment. With that in mind, Superintendent Marten will announce a significant emphasis on restorative justice in the 2016-17 school year under the plan included in the district's 2016-17 Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP).

 

WHAT: Social justice and anti-violence leaders will join Superintendent Cindy Marten tomorrow to discuss the historic emphasis on restorative justice included in the San Diego Unified LCAP. A teacher and student facilitator will talk about the real impacts that restorative practices have in a school setting.

 

WHO: Superintendent Cindy Marten and Steve Dinkin, President of the National Conflict Resolution Center, will be joined by students and teachers from the restorative justice pilot program to talk about their experiences.

 

WHEN: Monday, June 27

                Noon-12:30 p.m.

 

WHERE: San Diego Unified Eugene Brucker Education Center

                  4100 Normal St, San Diego (92103)

 

Background: The Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) is the guiding document for the San Diego Unified school district. It is developed over months of community input, including hundreds of parents, educators and other stakeholders. The 2016-17 LCAP, along with the 2016-17 Budget, is set to be approved by the Board of Education on Tuesday, June 28. The emphasis on restorative justice is one of the most significant changes to take effect in the coming school year under the LCAP document.

 

San Diego Unified has had a pilot program for restorative justice since 2014, and is now prepared to embark on a systemic approach. Among the main benefits of the pilot program have been a sharp reduction in suspensions and expulsions and a more positive climate in the schools where the restorative practices have been emphasized.

 

Contact: Linda Zintz, Communications Director, at lzintz@sandi.net or 619-847-6637

 

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MEDIA ADVISORY FROM THE SAN DIEGO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT: USDA & Northgate Gonzalez Market Partner to End Hunger Among Kids & Teens

News Directors, Reporters and Editors: Our Food Services Department is participating in this Press Conference. Your coverage is welcomed.

 

MEDIA ADVISORY

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Friday, June 24, 2016

 

Contact:  Veronica Davison, veronica.davison@fns.usda.gov , 415-214-3995. 

 

USDA & Northgate Gonzalez Market Partner to End Hunger Among Kids & Teens

 

About 22 million children and teens receive free and reduced price meals through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National School Lunch Program.  However, only an estimated 3.8 million (1 in 6) participate in the USDA Summer Meals Programs. To help reach low-income children who fall victim to the nutrition gap that leaves millions without nutritious food to eat during the summer, USDA is partnering with Northgate Gonzalez Market. Through adverts in weekly circulars and in-store announcements, Northgate Gonzalez Market will play a critical role in ensuring more families in need learn about the summer meals programs, which are free to children and teens 18 and under.

 

In 2015, nearly 12 million meals were served to children and teens in San Diego County through USDA-funded summer meals programs.  According to FeedingAmerica.org, over 20 percent of children living in San Diego County go hungry—66 percent of them are from families living below the poverty line.

 

WHAT:                 Joint U.S. Department of Agriculture-Northgate Gonzalez Market Press Conference

 

WHEN:                 Monday, June 27, 2016 – 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

                                • 10:30 a.m.—Press conference

                                • 11:00 a.m.—Store tour

                                • 11:30 a.m.—Healthy lunch with Chef Pablo

 

San Diego County Rethink Your Drink and San Ysidro Health Center Children’s Mobile Unit will be onsite throughout the event.

 

WHERE:               Northgate Gonzalez Market, 1410 43rd Street, San Diego, CA 92113

 

WHO:                   Speakers are available for pull-aside interviews immediately following the press conference

                                • Victor Gonzalez, President and Owner, Northgate Gonzalez Market

                                • Jesus Mendoza, Jr., Regional Administrator, Food and Nutrition Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture

                                • Corrie King, FoodCorps Service Member, San Diego Unified School District

 

Note:                    Please direct all inquiries to Veronica Davison, veronica.davison@fns.usda.gov, 415-214-3995. 

 

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Post REVISED Notice--Change of Date and Time: Charter School Facility Committee

PLEASE NOTE:

·         Revised Notice—Change of Date and Time: Charter School Facility Committee—Meeting changed from June 23 to June 30; time changed from 11:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Committee Meeting Information:  https://www.sandiegounified.org/csfc-2016-meetings-schedule   

 

Please forward to staff and as appropriate print notice and post in a prominent, publicly accessible location at your site.

Thank you.

 

Josefina Viorato

Confidential Administrative Assistant II

Board Services Office

4100 Normal Street, Room 2231

San Diego, CA  92103

( (619) 725-5551

7 (619) 297-5624

* jviorato@sandi.net

 

 

 

“If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more, and become more, you are a leader.” – John Quincy Adams

 

Post Notice of Time Change to Regular Closed Session Meeting, June 28, 2016

PLEASE NOTE:

·         Notice of Change of Time for Closed Session—Tuesday, June 28, 2016; start time changed from 3:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Open and Closed Session Meeting Information: https://www.sandiegounified.org/board-meeting-information   

Please forward to staff and as appropriate, print notice and post in a prominent, publicly accessible location at your site. 

Thank you.

 

Josefina Viorato

Confidential Administrative Assistant II

Board Services Office

4100 Normal Street, Room 2231

San Diego, CA  92103

( (619) 725-5551

7 (619) 297-5624

* jviorato@sandi.net

 

 

 

“If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more, and become more, you are a leader.” – John Quincy Adams

 

MEDIA ADVISORY -- Media Calendar from the San Diego Unified School District, June 24, 2016

MEDIA ADVISORY -- Media Calendar from the San Diego Unified School District, June 24, 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.

JUNE

28 -- Board of Education Meeting, 5 p.m., Eugene Brucker Education Center, 4100 Normal St., San Diego CA 92103. More information: https://www.sandiegounified.org/board-meeting-information Open to the public.

29 -- Summer Fun Cafe Kickoff, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Skyline Hills Community Park, 8285 Skyline Dr., San Diego 92114. Annual event to highlight the Summer Fun Cafe, a free lunch and activities program for kids at parks and schools around San Diego. Superintendent Cindy Marten and Mayor Kevin Faulconer are scheduled to attend. Co-sponsored by the San Diego Unified School District and City of San Diego. Funding for the Summer Fun Cafe comes from the US Department of Agriculture Seamless Summer Feeding Option. Thanks to the San Diego Honda Dealers, General Mills and Mission Federal Credit Union, there is no charge for parents/guardians; parents/guardians must be accompanied by their children. Media contact: Gary Petill, Director, Food and Nutrition Services, 858-627-7301. Open to the public.

JULY

1 -- Kearny Mesa Recreation Center Summer Fun Cafe Family Barbecue, noon to 1 p.m., Kearny Mesa Recreation Center, 3170 Armstrong St., San Diego, CA 92111. Special barbecue event features lots of activities, great food and valuable support service information, plus a free bag of fresh fruits and vegetables to take home. Thanks to the San Diego Honda Dealers, General Mills and Mission Federal Credit Union, there is no charge for parents/guardians; parents/guardians must be accompanied by their children. Funding for the Summer Fun Cafe comes from the US Department of Agriculture Seamless Summer Feeding Option. Media contact: Gary Petill, Director, Food and Nutrition Services, 858-627-7301. Open to the public.

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

* 8 -- Morley Field Recreation Center Summer Fun Cafe Family Barbecue, noon to 1 p.m., Morley Field Recreation Center, 2221 Morley Field Drive, San Diego, CA 92104. Special barbecue event features lots of activities, great food and valuable support service information, plus a free bag of fresh fruits and vegetables to take home. Thanks to the San Diego Honda Dealers, General Mills and Mission Federal Credit Union, there is no charge for parents/guardians; parents/guardians must be accompanied by their children. Funding for the Summer Fun Cafe comes from the US Department of Agriculture Seamless Summer Feeding Option. Media contact: Gary Petill, Director, Food and Nutrition Services, 858-627-7301. Open to the public.

13 -- Mira Mesa Recreation Center Summer Fun Cafe Family Barbecue, noon to 1 p.m., Mira Mesa Recreation Center, 8575 New Salem Street, San Diego, CA 92126. Special barbecue event features lots of activities, great food and valuable support service information, plus a free bag of fresh fruits and vegetables to take home. Thanks to the San Diego Honda Dealers, General Mills and Mission Federal Credit Union, there is no charge for parents/guardians; parents/guardians must be accompanied by their children. Funding for the Summer Fun Cafe comes from the US Department of Agriculture Seamless Summer Feeding Option. Media contact: Gary Petill, Director, Food and Nutrition Services, 858-627-7301. Open to the public.

14 -- Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Center Summer Fun Cafe Family Barbecue, noon to 1 p.m., Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Center, 6401 Skyline Drive, San Diego, CA 92114. Special barbecue event features lots of activities, great food and valuable support service information, plus a free bag of fresh fruits and vegetables to take home. Thanks to the San Diego Honda Dealers, General Mills and Mission Federal Credit Union, there is no charge for parents/guardians; parents/guardians must be accompanied by their children. Funding for the Summer Fun Cafe comes from the US Department of Agriculture Seamless Summer Feeding Option. Media contact: Gary Petill, Director, Food and Nutrition Services, 858-627-7301. Open to the public.

* 14 -- Murphy Canyon CYP Military Connection Summer Fun Cafe Family Barbecue, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., Murphy Canyon CYP Military Connection, 4867 Santo Rd., San Diego, CA 92124. Special barbecue event features lots of activities, great food and valuable support service information, plus a free bag of fresh fruits and vegetables to take home. Thanks to the San Diego Honda Dealers, General Mills and Mission Federal Credit Union, there is no charge for parents/guardians; parents/guardians must be accompanied by their children. Funding for the Summer Fun Cafe comes from the US Department of Agriculture Seamless Summer Feeding Option. Media contact: Gary Petill, Director, Food and Nutrition Services, 858-627-7301. Open to the public.

* 15 -- Cadman Recreation Center Summer Fun Cafe Family Barbecue, noon to 1 p.m.., Cadman Recreation Center, 4280 Avanti Drive, San Diego, CA 92117. Special barbecue event features lots of activities, great food and valuable support service information, plus a free bag of fresh fruits and vegetables to take home. Thanks to the San Diego Honda Dealers, General Mills and Mission Federal Credit Union, there is no charge for parents/guardians; parents/guardians must be accompanied by their children. Funding for the Summer Fun Cafe comes from the US Department of Agriculture Seamless Summer Feeding Option. Media contact: Gary Petill, Director, Food and Nutrition Services, 858-627-7301. Open to the public.

19 -- Pacific Beach Recreation Center Summer Fun Cafe Family Barbecue, noon to 1 p.m., Pacific Beach Recreation Center, 1405 Diamond St., San Diego CA 92109. Special barbecue event features lots of activities, great food and valuable support service information, plus a free bag of fresh fruits and vegetables to take home. Thanks to the San Diego Honda Dealers, General Mills and Mission Federal Credit Union, there is no charge for parents/guardians; parents/guardians must be accompanied by their children. Media contact: Gary Petill, Director, Food and Nutrition Services, 858-627-7301. Open to the public.

* 19 -- Waterfront Park Summer Fun Cafe Family Barbecue, noon to 1 p.m., County of San Diego Waterfront Park, 1600 Pacific Highway, San Diego CA 92101. Special barbecue event features lots of activities, great food and valuable support service information, plus a free bag of fresh fruits and vegetables to take home. Thanks to the San Diego Honda Dealers, General Mills and Mission Federal Credit Union, there is no charge for parents/guardians; parents/guardians must be accompanied by their children. Media contact: Gary Petill, Director, Food and Nutrition Services, 858-627-7301. Open to the public.

* 20 -- Encanto Recreation Center Summer Fun Cafe Family Barbecue, noon to 1 p.m., Encanto Recreation Center, 6508 Wunderlin Ave., San Diego, CA 92114. Special barbecue event features lots of activities, great food and valuable support service information, plus a free bag of fresh fruits and vegetables to take home. Thanks to the San Diego Honda Dealers, General Mills and Mission Federal Credit Union, there is no charge for parents/guardians; parents/guardians must be accompanied by their children. Media contact: Gary Petill, Director, Food and Nutrition Services, 858-627-7301. Open to the public.

* 21 -- Adams Recreation Center Summer Fun Cafe Family Barbecue, noon to 1 p.m., Adams Recreation Center, 3491 Adams Ave., San Diego, CA 92116. Special barbecue event features lots of activities, great food and valuable support service information, plus a free bag of fresh fruits and vegetables to take home. Thanks to the San Diego Honda Dealers, General Mills and Mission Federal Credit Union, there is no charge for parents/guardians; parents/guardians must be accompanied by their children. Media contact: Gary Petill, Director, Food and Nutrition Services, 858-627-7301. Open to the public.

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

* 22 -- Penn Athletic Field Summer Fun Cafe Family Barbecue, noon to 1 p.m., Penn Athletic Field, 2555 Dusk Drive, San Diego, CA 92139. Special barbecue event features lots of activities, great food and valuable support service information, plus a free bag of fresh fruits and vegetables to take home. Thanks to the San Diego Honda Dealers, General Mills and Mission Federal Credit Union, there is no charge for parents/guardians; parents/guardians must be accompanied by their children. Media contact: Gary Petill, Director, Food and Nutrition Services, 858-627-7301. Open to the public.

* 26 -- Tierrasanta Recreation Center Summer Fun Cafe Family Barbecue, noon to 1 p.m., Tierrasanta Recreation Center, 11220 Clairemont Mesa Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92124. Special barbecue event features lots of activities, great food and valuable support service information, plus a free bag of fresh fruits and vegetables to take home. Thanks to the San Diego Honda Dealers, General Mills and Mission Federal Credit Union, there is no charge for parents/guardians; parents/guardians must be accompanied by their children. Media contact: Gary Petill, Director, Food and Nutrition Services, 858-627-7301. Open to the public.
* 27 -- Willie Henderson Recreation Center Summer Fun Cafe Family Barbecue, noon to 1 p.m., Willie Henderson Recreation Center, 1035 S. 45th Street, San Diego, CA 92113. Special barbecue event features lots of activities, great food and valuable support service information, plus a free bag of fresh fruits and vegetables to take home. Thanks to the San Diego Honda Dealers, General Mills and Mission Federal Credit Union, there is no charge for parents/guardians; parents/guardians must be accompanied by their children. Media contact: Gary Petill, Director, Food and Nutrition Services, 858-627-7301. Open to the public.

* 27 -- Gateway CYP Military Connection Summer Fun Cafe Family Barbecue, noon to 1 p.m., 2741 Mendonca Dr., San Diego, CA 92110. Special barbecue event features lots of activities, great food and valuable support service information, plus a free bag of fresh fruits and vegetables to take home. Thanks to the San Diego Honda Dealers, General Mills and Mission Federal Credit Union, there is no charge for parents/guardians; parents/guardians must be accompanied by their children. Media contact: Gary Petill, Director, Food and Nutrition Services, 858-627-7301. Open to the public.

* 28 -- North Park Recreation Center Summer Fun Cafe Family Barbecue, noon to 1 p.m., North Park Recreation Center, 4044 Idaho Street, San Diego, CA 92104. Special barbecue event features lots of activities, great food and valuable support service information, plus a free bag of fresh fruits and vegetables to take home. Thanks to the San Diego Honda Dealers, General Mills and Mission Federal Credit Union, there is no charge for parents/guardians; parents/guardians must be accompanied by their children. Media contact: Gary Petill, Director, Food and Nutrition Services, 858-627-7301. Open to the public.

* 29 -- Stockton Recreation Center Center Summer Fun Cafe Family Barbecue, noon to 1 p.m., Stockton Recreation Center, 330 32nd Street, San Diego, CA 92102. Special barbecue event features lots of activities, great food and valuable support service information, plus a free bag of fresh fruits and vegetables to take home. Thanks to the San Diego Honda Dealers, General Mills and Mission Federal Credit Union, there is no charge for parents/guardians; parents/guardians must be accompanied by their children. Media contact: Gary Petill, Director, Food and Nutrition Services, 858-627-7301. Open to the public.

AUGUST

* 2 -- City Heights Recreation Center Summer Fun Cafe Family Barbecue, noon to 1 p.m., City Heights Recreation Center, 2380 Landis Street, San Diego, CA 92105. Special barbecue event features lots of activities, great food and valuable support service information, plus a free bag of fresh fruits and vegetables to take home. Thanks to the San Diego Honda Dealers, General Mills and Mission Federal Credit Union, there is no charge for parents/guardians; parents/guardians must be accompanied by their children. Media contact: Gary Petill, Director, Food and Nutrition Services, 858-627-7301. Open to the public.

* 3 -- South Clairemont Recreation Center Summer Fun Cafe Family Barbecue, noon to 1 p.m., South Clairemont Recreation Center, 3605 Clairemont Drive, San Diego, CA 92117. Special barbecue event features lots of activities, great food and valuable support service information, plus a free bag of fresh fruits and vegetables to take home. Thanks to the San Diego Honda Dealers, General Mills and Mission Federal Credit Union, there is no charge for parents/guardians; parents/guardians must be accompanied by their children. Media contact: Gary Petill, Director, Food and Nutrition Services, 858-627-7301. Open to the public.


* 3 -- Mountain View Recreation Center Summer Fun Cafe Family Barbecue, noon to 1 p.m., Mountain View Recreation Center, 641 South Boundary Street, San Diego, CA 92113. Special barbecue event features lots of activities, great food and valuable support service information, plus a free bag of fresh fruits and vegetables to take home. Thanks to the San Diego Honda Dealers, General Mills and Mission Federal Credit Union, there is no charge for parents/guardians; parents/guardians must be accompanied by their children. Media contact: Gary Petill, Director, Food and Nutrition Services, 858-627-7301. Open to the public.

* 4 -- North Clairemont Recreation Center Summer Fun Cafe Family Barbecue, noon to 1 p.m., North Clairemont Recreation Center, 4421 Bannock Avenue, San Diego, CA 92117. Special barbecue event features lots of activities, great food and valuable support service information, plus a free bag of fresh fruits and vegetables to take home. Thanks to the San Diego Honda Dealers, General Mills and Mission Federal Credit Union, there is no charge for parents/guardians; parents/guardians must be accompanied by their children. Media contact: Gary Petill, Director, Food and Nutrition Services, 858-627-7301. Open to the public.

* 5 -- Allied Gardens Recreation Center Summer Fun Cafe Family Barbecue, noon to 1 p.m., Allied Gardens Recreation Center, 5155 Greenbrier Ave., San Diego, CA 92120. Special barbecue event features lots of activities, great food and valuable support service information, plus a free bag of fresh fruits and vegetables to take home. Thanks to the San Diego Honda Dealers, General Mills and Mission Federal Credit Union, there is no charge for parents/guardians; parents/guardians must be accompanied by their children. Media contact: Gary Petill, Director, Food and Nutrition Services, 858-627-7301. Open to the public.

* 9 -- Golden Hill Recreation Center Summer Fun Cafe Family Barbecue, noon to 1 p.m., Golden Hill Recreation Center, 2600 Golf Course Drive, San Diego, CA 92102. Special barbecue event features lots of activities, great food and valuable support service information, plus a free bag of fresh fruits and vegetables to take home. Thanks to the San Diego Honda Dealers, General Mills and Mission Federal Credit Union, there is no charge for parents/guardians; parents/guardians must be accompanied by their children. Media contact: Gary Petill, Director, Food and Nutrition Services, 858-627-7301. Open to the public.

* 9 -- Park de la Cruz Recreation Center Summer Fun Cafe Family Barbecue, 12:30-1:30 p.m., Park de la Cruz Recreation Center, 3911 Landis Street, San Diego, CA 92105. Special barbecue event features lots of activities, great food and valuable support service information, plus a free bag of fresh fruits and vegetables to take home. Thanks to the San Diego Honda Dealers, General Mills and Mission Federal Credit Union, there is no charge for parents/guardians; parents/guardians must be accompanied by their children. Media contact: Gary Petill, Director, Food and Nutrition Services, 858-627-7301. Open to the public.

* 10 -- Southcrest Recreation Center Summer Fun Cafe Family Barbecue, 12:30-1:30 p.m., Southcrest Recreation Center, 4149 Newton Avenue, San Diego, CA 92113. Special barbecue event features lots of activities, great food and valuable support service information, plus a free bag of fresh fruits and vegetables to take home. Thanks to the San Diego Honda Dealers, General Mills and Mission Federal Credit Union, there is no charge for parents/guardians; parents/guardians must be accompanied by their children. Media contact: Gary Petill, Director, Food and Nutrition Services, 858-627-7301. Open to the public.
* 11 -- Paradise Hills Recreation Center Summer Fun Cafe Family Barbecue, noon to 1 p.m., Paradise Hills Recreation Center, 6610 Potomac Street, San Diego, CA 92139. Special barbecue event features lots of activities, great food and valuable support service information, plus a free bag of fresh fruits and vegetables to take home. Thanks to the San Diego Honda Dealers, General Mills and Mission Federal Credit Union, there is no charge for parents/guardians; parents/guardians must be accompanied by their children. Media contact: Gary Petill, Director, Food and Nutrition Services, 858-627-7301. Open to the public.

* 11 -- Murphy Canyon CYP Military Connection Summer Fun Cafe Family Barbecue, 11 am to noon, Murphy Canyon CYP Military Connection, 4867 Santo Rd., San Diego, CA 92124. Special barbecue event features lots of activities, great food and valuable support service information, plus a free bag of fresh fruits and vegetables to take home. Thanks to the San Diego Honda Dealers, General Mills and Mission Federal Credit Union, there is no charge for parents/guardians; parents/guardians must be accompanied by their children. Media contact: Gary Petill, Director, Food and Nutrition Services, 858-627-7301. Open to the public.

* 12 -- Colina del Sol Recreation Center Summer Fun Cafe Family Barbecue, noon to 1 p.m., Colina del Sol Recreation Center, 5319 Orange Ave., San Diego, CA 92115. Special barbecue event features lots of activities, great food and valuable support service information, plus a free bag of fresh fruits and vegetables to take home. Thanks to the San Diego Honda Dealers, General Mills and Mission Federal Credit Union, there is no charge for parents/guardians; parents/guardians must be accompanied by their children. Media contact: Gary Petill, Director, Food and Nutrition Services, 858-627-7301. Open to the public.

* 16 -- Azalea Recreation Center Summer Fun Cafe Family Barbecue, 12:30-1 p.m., Azalea Recreation Center, 2596 Violet Street, San Diego, CA 92105. Special barbecue event features lots of activities, great food and valuable support service information, plus a free bag of fresh fruits and vegetables to take home. Thanks to the San Diego Honda Dealers, General Mills and Mission Federal Credit Union, there is no charge for parents/guardians; parents/guardians must be accompanied by their children. Media contact: Gary Petill, Director, Food and Nutrition Services, 858-627-7301. Open to the public.

* 17 -- City Heights Recreation Center Summer Fun Cafe Family Barbecue, noon to 1 p.m., City Heights Recreation Center, 2380 Landis Street, San Diego, CA 92105. Special barbecue event features lots of activities, great food and valuable support service information, plus a free bag of fresh fruits and vegetables to take home. Thanks to the San Diego Honda Dealers, General Mills and Mission Federal Credit Union, there is no charge for parents/guardians; parents/guardians must be accompanied by their children. Media contact: Gary Petill, Director, Food and Nutrition Services, 858-627-7301. Open to the public.

* 18 -- Serra Mesa Recreation Center Summer Fun Cafe Family Barbecue, noon to 1 p.m., Serra Mesa Recreation Center, 9020 Village Glen Drive, San Diego, CA 92123. Special barbecue event features lots of activities, great food and valuable support service information, plus a free bag of fresh fruits and vegetables to take home. Thanks to the San Diego Honda Dealers, General Mills and Mission Federal Credit Union, there is no charge for parents/guardians; parents/guardians must be accompanied by their children. Media contact: Gary Petill, Director, Food and Nutrition Services, 858-627-7301. Open to the public.

* 18 -- Sherman Heights Community Center Summer Fun Cafe Family Barbecue, 11 a.m. to noon, Sherman Heights Community Center, 2258 Island Ave., San Diego, CA 92102. Special barbecue event features lots of activities, great food and valuable support service information, plus a free bag of fresh fruits and vegetables to take home. Thanks to the San Diego Honda Dealers, General Mills and Mission Federal Credit Union, there is no charge for parents/guardians; parents/guardians must be accompanied by their children. Media contact: Gary Petill, Director, Food and Nutrition Services, 858-627-7301. Open to the public.

* 19 -- Linda Vista Recreation Center Summer Fun Cafe Family Barbecue, noon to 1 p.m., Linda Vista Recreation Center, 7064 Levant Street, San Diego, Ca 92111. Special barbecue event features lots of activities, great food and valuable support service information, plus a free bag of fresh fruits and vegetables to take home. Thanks to the San Diego Honda Dealers, General Mills and Mission Federal Credit Union, there is no charge for parents/guardians; parents/guardians must be accompanied by their children. Media contact: Gary Petill, Director, Food and Nutrition Services, 858-627-7301. Open to the public.

29 -- First day of school, all calendars.


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MEDIA ADVISORY FROM THE SAN DIEGO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT: San Diego Unified partners with Tijuana School District for 9th Annual Bi-National Spelling Bee

MEDIA ADVISORY

For immediate release

June 22, 2016

Contact: Isabella McNeil, (619)725-7146

 

San Diego Unified partners with Tijuana School District for 9th Annual Bi-National Spelling Bee

 

WHEN: Thursday, June 23, 2016 at 4 – 6 p.m.

 

WHAT: 9th annual bi-national spelling bee between elementary school students from San Diego and Mexico on Thursday, June 23.

 

WHERE: San Diego Unified Education Center auditorium, 4100 Normal Street, San Diego (92103)

 

DETAILS: The Bi-National Spelling bee is organized to enhance language and cultural learning among first through sixth-grade students and serve as a model for future cross-cultural events.

Over 40 students from 10 participating schools will compete in the event, with one participant per grade level representing each of the 10 schools. The spelling bee will be conducted in English. Six individual contests will be held by grade level and trophies will be awarded to the first three finishers in each grade. Certificates of participation from will be awarded to each participant.

 

Participating schools include:

San Diego Unified: Rodriguez Elementary, Kimbrough Elementary, Golden Hill Elementary, Perkins Elementary, Burbank Elementary.

Mexico: Primaria Municipal Carlos Villalvazo T.M., Primaria Municipal Club de Leones T.M., Primaria Municipal Club Soroptimista T.M., Primaria Municipal Emma Anchondo Bustamante T.M., Primaria Municipal Manuel Quiros Labastida T.M.

 

The Bi-National Spelling bee is organized by Perkins Elementary Principal Fernando Hernandez and Rositere Santana of the Tijuana school district. A representative from the office of the Mayor of Tijuana will be in attendance along with a representative from the office of Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez in support of the students.

 

Spelling Bee organizers, supporters, teachers and participating students will be available for interviews.

 

Contact:

Isabella McNeil, San Diego Unified School District, (619)725-7146,

lmcneil@sandi.net  

 

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Post Change of Date Notice: Charter School Facility Committee

PLEASE NOTE:

·         Notice of Change of Date: Charter School Facility Committee—Meeting changed from June 23 to June 30
Committee Meeting Information:  https://www.sandiegounified.org/csfc-2016-meetings-schedule   

 

Please forward to staff and as appropriate print notice and post in a prominent, publicly accessible location at your site.

Thank you.

 

Josefina Viorato

Confidential Administrative Assistant II

Board Services Office

4100 Normal Street, Room 2231

San Diego, CA  92103

( (619) 725-5551

7 (619) 297-5624

* jviorato@sandi.net

 

 

 

“If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more, and become more, you are a leader.” – John Quincy Adams

 

Post Notice of Special Meeting

PLEASE NOTE:

·         Notice and Call of Special Closed Session Meetings:
Sunday, July 17, 2016, 10:00 a.m., Monday, July 18, 2016, 4:00 p.m., and Tuesday, July 19,  2016, 4:00 p.m.  All meeting will be held in Room 2249
Closed Session Meeting Information: https://www.sandiegounified.org/board-meeting-information

Please forward to staff and as appropriate, print and post notice in a prominent, publicly accessible location at your site.

Thank you.

 

Josefina Viorato

Confidential Administrative Assistant II

Board Services Office

4100 Normal Street, Room 2231

San Diego, CA  92103

( (619) 725-5551

7 (619) 297-5624

* jviorato@sandi.net

 

 

 

“If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more, and become more, you are a leader.” – John Quincy Adams