San Diego Unified MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES May 29 - June 6

Hello,
Below is a list of upcoming 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 5/29 – 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. – One Percent of San Diego Unified High School Graduates to be Honored at 'Salute To Excellence'; Outstanding Students in Class of 2019 Honored at Annual Event
Salute to Excellence recognizes seniors ranked in the top one percent of their high school's Class of 2019. More than 80 students will be honored, including all high school valedictorians. Principals, counselors, parents and other family members will be in attendance along with Board of Education trustees and Superintendent Cindy Marten. This annual event brings together students from all San Diego Unified high schools, where they are announced
by their principal and receive a certificate and medal for their achievements.
Location: Nautilus Pavilion, Sea World, 500 SeaWorld Drive, 92109
Media Contact: Isabella McNeil 619-341-2343
On-Site Media Contact: Kelly Terry, SeaWorld Public Relations 619-666-8048

Thursday 5/30 – 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. – Hickman Elementary 3rd Annual LEADERSHIP DAY
Join Hickman Elementary students as they celebrate their 3rd Annual Leadership Day. Nearly 430 students will give parents and guests an inside look at how they live, learn, and lead, together at Hickman. The "Leader in Me" Leadership Day is 100% planned and organized by the students at Hickman Elementary. The "Leader in Me" curriculum centers on skills related to team building, communication, learning through experience and evaluation, including more students in the leadership base, utilizing individual's strengths, risk taking and getting involved in a positive way! The day concludes with a unique group activity pulling together all of the components of the day.
Location: Hickman Elementary, 10850 Montongo St. San Diego, CA 92126
Media Contact: Isabella McNeil 619-341-2343
On-Site Media Contact: Hickman Elementary Principal Tobie Pace, tpace@sandi.net<mailto:tpace@sandi.net>

Thursday 5/30 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. 10th Annual Invitational Mile for Elementary Students in Honor of Chelsea King
More than 150 elementary students from 16 San Diego schools are participating in the Chelsea King Invitational Mile. Students in grades 3-6 and some younger will compete against others in their grade level in a timed mile run. The invitational mile is made available to deserving students throughout San Diego County in elementary/middle school through 6th grade who wish to pursue the goals that Chelsea emulated. Each year the runners are joined by past and present Olympians and national class athletes who cheer them on and take part in an 800m "buddy run", designed to emphasize the importance of never running alone. The races are professionally chip-timed, and the event will be held at the beautiful track at Point Loma Nazarene University. Pictures, entry forms, past results, and more information can be found on our website at www.CKmile.com<https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.CKmile.com&sa=D&ust=1559145075885000&usg=AOvVaw2xJFa24sWMsY_gTySQs5Lp>. You can also contact Mary Lou Baranowski, Physical Education teacher at Gage Elementary and Race Director at mbaranowski@sandi.net<mailto:mbaranowski@sandi.net>.
Location: Point Loma Nazarene University, 3900 Lomaland Dr, San Diego, CA 92106
Media Contact: Isabella McNeil 619-341-2343
On-Site Contact: Mary Lou Baranowski, 858-361-2885

Friday 5/31 – 8:00 a.m. – 9:40 a.m. – San Diego Unified Students Launch American Heart Challenge, Dancing to Heart Health
Roosevelt Middle School students and San Diego Unified School District officials will dance their way to heart health alongside American Dance Movement co-founders Nigel Lythgoe and Adam Shankman, "The Wave" singer Jillian Hervey from R&B duo Lion Babe, and choreographer Dexter Carr, at the nationwide kick-off for the American Heart Association's American Heart Challenge. San Diego Unified students are the first in the nation to receive specially designed cardio-pumping content, created to be integrated into the district's school wellness plans, using dance as one way to motivate students to make healthier life choices. The morning will be filled with live performances, choreography and dance demonstrations as part of the nationwide kick-off of the American Heart Association's American Heart Challenge. The American Heart Challenge serves as an extension of the award-winning San Diego Unified Wellness Initiative. In its third year, the initiative has provided health and wellness resources resulting in several district schools earning the title of "America's Healthiest School" from the Alliance for a Healthier Generation. Schools throughout the district and county are encouraged to follow Roosevelt Middle School's lead and plan their own wellness campaign through the American Dance Challenge resources. Press Conference will begin at 8:00 a.m. on the stage located in the field. Media Availability and 1:1 Interviews will be available on the "Kick Stage".
(See attached map for details)
Location: Roosevelt Middle School, Roosevelt Middle School, 3366 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92103 (Field at corner of Richmond & Upas) *Event access for media is located on the west side of campus off Richmond St, south of Upas St.
Media Contact: Isabella McNeil 619-341-2343

Monday 6/3 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Bridge to the Beach/ USA Swim Team Make a Splash Tour
Students from Hage Elementary will participate in the Bridge to the Beach program's graduation celebration at the Mission Beach, Santa Clara Recreation Center. Students will kick off the summer with a trip to the beach where they will put their new swimming skills into action. This event is a part of San Diego Park and Rec's Drowning prevention program partnership with San Diego Unified. The partnership offers 10 free swimming lessons a year for the students, beginning in the 3rd grade. By the 5th grade the students are confident in the water and participate in the Bridge to the Beach graduation celebration, where they surf, boogie board, kayak, and paddle board. The free swim lesson program and Bridge to the Beach has been in operation for 17 years. Usually 10-20% of the students who participate in the program have never been to the beach. After completing the program, 3 or 4 will be in the Jr. Lifeguard summer program and 30% will go on to play water polo or swim in high school. This year the USA Swim team will join the students at the beach. This event is possible thanks to a partnership with the City of San Diego and the Prevent Drowning Foundation of San Diego who donates $50,000 a year to the district to teach students to swim. Over 2,000 students have been taught this lifesaving skill through the physical education program at Hage Elementary.
Location: Santa Clara Recreation Center, 1008 Santa Clara Pl, San Diego, CA 92109
Media Contact: Isabella McNeil 619-341-2343
On-Site Contact: Mary Lou Baranowski, 858-361-2885

Tuesday 6/4 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. San Diego Unified Student Showcase Highlighting Science and Ocean-Related Careers Unique to San Diego
Pacific Beach Middle and Mission Bay High School students will showcase their work highlighting the science and ocean-related careers unique to San Diego known as the BlueTech industry. Students will share various projects celebrating San Diego's growing BlueStem career opportunities as well as other science and computer-based projects. The BlueStem pathway is the latest collaboration between the two cluster schools, the Maritime Alliance and the San Diego Unified School District aimed at teaching students 21st century job skills to be career and college ready.
Location: Mission Bay High School, 2475 Grand Ave, San Diego, CA 92109
Media Contact: Isabella McNeil 619-341-2343
On-Site Contact: Ashley Duren, Pacific Beach Middle School

Wednesday 6/5 9:00 a.m. – 11:45 p.m. Success in Adulthood 4.0: The Fourth Annual Student Professional Development Conference at Kearny High School
The fourth annual student College and Career Conference "Success in Adulthood 4.0" will take place at Kearny High School. This year, with the support of the Youth Advocacy Department, we have the opportunity to serve over 600 students. Workshop themes have been defined by students and relate directly to student passion and identifying their purpose in life. Each theme is highlighted by title, and each workshop has been recruited and designed to help Kearny students become more successful as an adult. Themes include: College Planning and Successful College Navigation; Finances and Overcoming Adult Challenges; Civics and Advocacy; Arts and Entertainment; and STEM Careers.
Location: Kearny High School, 1954 Komet Way, San Diego, CA 92111
Media Contact: Isabella McNeil 619-341-2343
On-Site Contact: Candice Fee 818-667-6012

Thursday 6/5 – Friday 6/6 7:00 p.m. American Cancer Society's Teens For A Cure, Relay for Life Event: La Jolla High School Coach Runs 110 Miles Around Track
Beginning on June 5, Tom Atwell, the Head Water Polo and Swim Coach at La Jolla High School will run 110 miles for the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life. Coach Atwell will run the 110 miles (an extra ten since it's the 10th anniversary of running the 100 miles on the track) in honor of his former student Maggie Walsh. Maggie was a sophomore in Coach Atwell's AP European History class twelve years ago, Maggie lost her father - Carl Walsh - to cancer. Since then Maggie has dedicated herself to working as hard as she can to help those suffering from this dreadful disease and to raising funds that will provide care and eventually find a cure. During her senior year of high school ten years ago, working as the ASB president, Maggie challenged Coach Atwell to run a 100 miles on the track to support her efforts with the American Cancer Society in a Relay For Life event. Coach Atwell managed to complete the run and has been running 100 miles on the track every year since then. Coach Atwell will begin his run at 7:00 pm on June 5 and end around 2:30 pm on June 6. The Teens For A Cure event will kick off with his final mile at 2:30 pm on June 6th, on the track. Members of the community are invited to be there for the final mile. Coach Atwell also encourages community members to come out and run with him at any point between 7:00 pm on June 5th and 2:30 pm on June 6th.
Location: La Jolla High School, 750 Nautilus St, La Jolla, CA 92037
Media Contact: Isabella McNeil 619-341-2343



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