San Diego Unified Media Coverage Opportunities Week of May 21-26

Hello,
Below is the list of this week's media coverage opportunities.
You are invited to cover or attend any of the following upcoming events on the campuses of the San Diego Unified School District.

As ALWAYS, please confirm your coverage prior to attending event.
Thank you.
San Diego Unified Communications Dept.

Wednesday 5/23 – 10:10 a.m. San Diego Unified 1 of 3 nationwide selected to be provided national peer to peer Thelonious Monk jazz education program – MEDIA DAY
The San Diego Unified School District was one of only three nationwide selected this year to be provided free public school "peer-to-peer" concerts and workshops by the Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz. With lead funding from United Airlines and the National Endowment for the Arts, the Institute will bring this unique education program into San Diego public schools May 21-25. Combining performance with educational information, these "informances" will be presented by six of the country's most gifted high school music students along with internationally acclaimed jazz guitar recording artist Bobby Broom, Kansas City jazz and blues vocalist and former winner of the Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz International Vocals Competition Lisa Henry, and renowned jazz educator Dr. JB Dyas. Each school visit will include an assembly program featuring musical performances for all students, followed by jazz workshops for each school's jazz band and choir with the visiting student performers playing alongside and sharing ideas with their San Diego counterparts. Besides playing jazz at a level that belies their years, the students will talk with their Southern California peers about what jazz is, why it's important to America, and how a jazz ensemble represents a perfect democracy. They also will discuss important American values that jazz represents: teamwork, freedom with responsibility, unity with ethnic diversity, the correlation of hard work and goal accomplishment, and the importance of finding a passion early in life, being persistent, and believing in yourself. When young people hear this important message from kids their same age, they are often more likely to listen.
LOCATION: Hoover High School, 4474 El Cajon Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92115
Speakers Available: Visiting artists and student performers
On-Site Media Contact: JB Dyas, 323-270-3904
Media Contact: Isabella McNeil, 619-341-2343

Wednesday 5/23 – 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. San Diego Unified Health and Wellness Expo
Members of the media are invited to cover San Diego Unified's Health and Wellness Expo at La Jolla High School. The purpose of the expo is to educate and showcase resources for Health & Wellness throughout the school community and to encourage students to practice healthy and positive lifestyles. Many community partners, as well as health-related school clubs, will have booths set up to showcase a variety of free resources.
LOCATION: La Jolla High School, 750 Nautilus St, La Jolla, CA 92037
Speakers Available: Student wellness ambassadors, Health and Wellness department representatives
On-Site Media Contact: Kate McDevitt, 858-357-6302
Media Contact: Isabella McNeil, 619-341-2343

Wednesday 5/23 – 11:45 a.m. – 6:15 p.m. College, Career and Technical Education Showcase
The CCTE Showcase is an annual culminating event for students to exhibit their real world projects. Throughout the project design and implementation process, students collaborate with industry mentors to ensure authenticity. Some project examples include biomedical solutions, game design apps for education, automotive innovations, robotics and a photography contest. This year, CCTE is once again teaming with Nick Cannon Foundation's America's Teen Mogul Student Business Plan Competition (BPC) with JPMorgan Chase & Co. San Diego's own Nick Cannon will also be attending this event.
LOCATION: Vary depending on time (See details below for schedule)

· 11:45 – 12:45 a.m. – School of Creative and Performing Arts (SCPA) students will give Nick Cannon a preview of their ATM contest entries. Location: SCPA Ole Kittleson Theatre Room (also known as the "Little" Theatre), 2425 Dusk Dr. San Diego 92139


· 3:30 – 3:55 p.m. – Student projects on display at Liberty Station Conference Center; Press interview availability with student competitors, San Diego Unified program coordinator AL Love and Nick Cannon.


· 4:00 – 4:10 p.m. – Welcome/ Opening Remarks at Liberty Station Conference Center: Student speaker, San Diego Unified Superintendent Cindy Marten, San Diego Unified CCTE Director Al Love, Nick Cannon Foundation Executive Director Ronnie Highsmith, Nick Cannon Foundation Vice President James Cannon, Nick Cannon Foundation Chairman/Founder Nick Cannon.


· 4:10 – 5:45 p.m. – Nick Cannon and panelists walk the showcase floor, ATM business plan competition in Room 205, contestant judging begins, introduction of panelists, student projects on display.


· 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. – Awards Ceremony with Nick Cannon presenting**At Liberty Station Venue
Speakers Available: Nick Cannon, Celebrity/Entrepreneur; Al Love, Director of the Office of College, Career, and Technical Education.
On-Site Media Contact: Betty Jo Acker, 619-847-4466 backer@sandi.net<mailto:backer@sandi.net>
Media Contact: Isabella McNeil, 619-341-2343

Saturday 5/26 – 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Lincoln High School "Once in a lifetime, ULTIMATE Prom experience"
Lincoln High School Alumni have collaborated with Amir Alliance for Success, JCPenney and Extended Hands Worldwide Ministries to create a "once in a lifetime" experience for seniors at Lincoln High School. The purpose of "The Prom Experience" is to remove financial barriers and provide the opportunity for underprivileged seniors to attend the prom. The seniors receive, prom Attire (e.g. dress, suit, fitting), personal Stylist, glam Squad (e.g. hairstyling, haircut, make-up, shave), VIP pre- prom event and photo session. This year, the event has sponsored 9 seniors who wrote inspirational essays and demonstrated a significant financial need. Media is cordially invited to partake in "The Prom Experience" VIP Pre- Prom Event and Photo Session.
LOCATION: Paradise Point Resort, 1404 Vacation Rd, San Diego CA 92109
Speakers Available: Lincoln High School Alumnus and "Prom experience" founder Dalesean Lynch, Student participants
On-Site Media Contact: Dalesean Lynch, President Amir Alliance for Success, 619-987-3544
Media Contact: Isabella McNeil, 619-341-2343



Isabella McNeil
Information Services Specialist
Communications Department
4100 Normal Street, Room 2145
San Diego, CA 92103
Phone: (619) 725-7146
Cell: (619) 341-2343
Email: imcneil@sandi.net
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