**UPDATED**San Diego Unified Media Coverage Opportunities Week of April 15-19

Hello,
**Please note this email has a corrected date for the UC event. Please excuse the previous email, it had a typo.**
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.


Tuesday 4/16,17,25 – 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. - SDHS – Life Post High School Conference
San Diego High School will host a three-day event meant to prepare and inform students who are multi-modality learners about their options after high school. Over 100 students will participate and learn about college and career options. The three-day SDHS Transition Conference will involve community partners including NASSCO, San Diego Fire Cadets, Rubio's Mexican Grill, and the United States Navy and Marines. Students will have a choice between one of three tours from local businesses. They will visit and witness first-hand a better understanding of the types of jobs that exist within the organization and potential apprenticeship opportunities. Options for tours include U.S. Post Office, San Diego International Airport and the Center for Employment Training.
Day 1:9:00a – 1:00p (On campus) April 16th, San Diego High (Full Day) with Breakout Sessions Keynote speaker: Gerald Eldred Gerald Eldred was diagnosed with a learning disability at the age of 8 years old and has turned this label into the inspiration behind finding purpose in his life by exercising his strength in business as well as speaking to students about their learning Abilities and turning that into something positive. Gerald speaks from experience battling these labels and now the Director of Operations for a company that employs over 200 employees locally.
Day 2:8:00a – 10:00a departure times from SDHS (off-campus field trips) April 17th Community Connection/Tours (Half-Day) Students will have a choice between one of three tours from local businesses. They will visit and witness first-hand a better understanding of the types of jobs that exist within the organization and potential apprenticeship opportunities. Options for tours include U.S. Post Office, San Diego International Airport and the Center for Employment Training.
Day 3:TIME TBD (off-campus field trip) April 25th, San Diego City College (Half Day) San Diego City College Community Open House Day.
Location: San Diego High School,
Media Contact: Isabella McNeil 619-341-2343
On-Site Media Contact: Marisol Duenas, Education Specialist, 619-600-9190

Wednesday 4/17 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. - San Diego High School Special Olympics
San Diego High School Special Olympian Cavers will be participating in the 4th annual Special Olympics School Games at Balboa Stadium from 9:30-12:20. San Diego High School will be hosting Lincoln, Morse and Hoover in a variety of games and individual skills competitions.
Location: San Diego High School, Balboa Stadium
Media Contact: Isabella McNeil 619-341-2343
On-Site Contact:

Thursday 4/18 – 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. – Clay Elementary School 2nd Annual Leadership Day
Three years ago, Clay Elementary School received a grant from the Panda Foundation. Through that grant, Clay Elementary was able to implement The Leader in Me Program. The program teaches students to follow the 7 habits of happy kids. These habits were adapted from Steven Covey's 7 habits of highly effective people. The event will be 100% student led. Additionally, once a year, Clay holds a Leadership Day, where parents, community members, prospective parents, and colleagues are invited to join students teach guests about the 7 habits. After enjoying coffee and refreshments, students will lead guests through an overview of the 7 habits. Student speakers will highlight how the 7 habits have helped them in school and/or in their personal life. In addition, various students will perform and lead guests through a campus tour, including visits to the school garden and several classrooms.
Speakers Available: Student representatives, Kate Gray (5th grade teacher), Lindsay Michaliszyn (Principal)
Location: Clay Elementary School
On-Site Media Contact:Lindsay Michaliszyn (Principal) 619-344-5700


Thursday 4/18 – 9:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. – Achieve UC Event with Janet Napolitano at Morse High School
University of California President Janet Napolitano and UC San Diego Chancellor Pradeep K. Khosla will join more than 500 students at Morse High School. Superintendent Cindy Marten, UC and community leaders will speak to students about the importance of preparing for college and the potential of every student to achieve a higher education degree. Morse students will have a rare opportunity to attend a rally emceed by President Napolitano to learn about the opportunities at UC campuses and demystify the UC admissions. After the rally, President Napolitano and Chancellor Khosla will participate in a panel discussion with Morse High School alumni and current UC students.
Thursday, April 18
· Rally: 9 a.m. to 9:45 a.m.
· Media availability: 9:45 a.m. to 10 a.m.
· Panel discussion: 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.
** On Thursday, reporters must check in at the front desk before proceeding to the driveway between the Early Childhood building and amphitheater. **
Location: Morse High School, 6905 Skyline Dr, San Diego, CA 92114,
On-Site Media Contact: Marisa Beruman, 619-847-6029


Isabella McNeil
Information Services Specialist
Communications Department
4100 Normal Street, Room 2244
San Diego, CA 92103
Phone: (619) 725-7146
Cell: (619) 341-2343
Email: imcneil@sandi.net<mailto:imcneil@sandi.net>
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