Wednesday, May 31, 2023

MEDIA AVAILABILITY: SD Loyal Soccer Players Participate in Sherman Elementary School Career Day

 

MEDIA AVAILABILITY

 

SD Loyal Soccer Players Participate in Sherman Elementary School Career Day

 

May 31, 2023

 

WHAT: Two members of the SD Loyal Soccer Club, Koke Vegas and Tumi Moshobane, will share their experiences as professional athletes with students at the Sherman Elementary School Career Day. The career of a soccer player is one of many that will be introduced to students. Other professionals will be on hand to discuss their careers, including a poet, scientist, nurse, humanitarian, and police officer.       

 

WHEN: 1:30-3:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 1, 2023

 

WHERE: Sherman Elementary School, 301 22nd Street San Diego, CA 92102

 

ABOUT SHERMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Located in the Sherman Heights neighborhood and just east of downtown San Diego, Sherman Elementary School students are prepared for life in a global society by receiving a strong foundation in English and Spanish language arts (reading and writing via dual immersion), STEM education, history/social science, cultural understanding, media literacy, and the arts. The overall goal of the 21st Century Skills Program is to assure high academic achievement and to prepare students for the future by teaching core values and higher-order thinking skills.

 

ABOUT SAN DIEGO LOYAL SOCCER CLUB: Launched in 2019, San Diego Loyal SC is a men’s professional soccer team that competes in The USL Championship, one of the fastest-growing professional soccer leagues in the world. In its third season in 2022, San Diego Loyal SC saw record crowds at Torero Stadium (University of San Diego) and secured a second consecutive playoff spot. 

 

MEDIA CONTACT: Mike Murad mmurad@sandi.net (619) 925-4790

 

*Spanish-language interviews will be available  

 

This event is for professional journalists. Please confirm coverage at Communications@sandi.net 

 

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Tuesday, May 30, 2023

MEDIA ADVISORY: San Diego Unified Celebrates Pride Month With Students Raising Pride Progress Flag

 

 

MEDIA ADVISORY

 

San Diego Unified Celebrates Pride Month With Students Raising Pride Progress Flag

 

 

May 30, 2023

 

WHAT: In recognition of June as Pride Month, students from the San Diego Unified School District will hold the annual ceremony to raise the Pride Progress Flag at district headquarters. District leaders, educators, and members of the Board of Education will observe the student-led event.

 

The ceremony highlights the district's ongoing commitment and education plan to promote safe and affirming school spaces for LGBTQIA+ students, families, and staff.

 

WHEN: 10 a.m. on Thursday, June 1, 2023

 

WHERE: San Diego Unified School District flagpole, 4100 Normal Street, San Diego, CA 92103 

 

BACKGROUND: San Diego Unified is proud to support LGBTQIA+ students, families, educators, and staff members. On May 30, 2023, the Board of Education will vote on a resolution to declare June 2023 as LGBTQIA+ Pride Month. The district recognizes its ongoing commitment to promote safe and affirming school spaces for students, families, and educators that focuses on intersectional diversity, acceptance, and unconditional support for our LGBTQIA+ students, families, and educators. The Pride Progress flag symbolizes the inclusion of marginalized groups within the LGBTQIA+ community.

 

CONTACT: Communications Director Maureen Magee, (619) 381-7930, mmagee@sandi.net 

 

This event is for professional journalists. Please confirm coverage at Communications@sandi.net 

 

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Friday, May 26, 2023

Post Agendas

PLEASE NOTE:

 

·       Board Meeting Agenda: Board of Education – Tuesday, May 30, 2023, 5:00 p.m., Eugene Brucker Education Center; Auditorium, 4100 Normal St., San Diego, CA 92103  

Open and Closed Session Meeting Information: https://sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education/meeting_information
BoardDocs Agenda Link:  http://go.boarddocs.com/ca/sandi/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=CE5MU65A2DF3

·       Link to YouTube Livestream: https://sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education   

·       Open Session Public Testimony: https://sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education/public_testimony_request 
           

·       Closed Session Agenda: Board of Education— Tuesday, May 30, 2023, 3:30 p.m., Eugene Brucker Education Center; Room 2249, 4100 Normal St., San Diego, CA 92103  
Open and Closed Session Meeting Information: https://sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education/meeting_information

·       Closed Session Agenda: https://www.sandiegounified.org/common/pages/DisplayFile.aspx?itemId=90882706

·       Closed Session Public Testimony: https://sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education/public_testimony_request

·       Executive Committee Meeting Agenda: District Advisory Council (DAC) for Compensatory Education  – Wednesday, May 31, 2023, 6:30 p.m., via Zoom
Committee Meeting Information: https://www.sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education/committees/DAC/2022-23_executive_meeting_schedule_and_information
BoardDocs Agenda Link: http://go.boarddocs.com/ca/sandi/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=CS6KJW5229B2
Zoom Meeting Link: https://sandiegounified.zoom.us/j/83627699361
OR by phone: 669 900 6833
Meeting ID: 836 2769 9361

·       Special Committee Meeting Agenda: Community Advisory Committee (CAC) for Special Education, Above & Beyond Awards  – Thursday, June 1, 2023, 6:30 p.m., Roosevelt Middle School, 3366 Park Blvd, 92103
Committee Meeting Information: https://www.sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education/committees/SpedCAC/2022-23_general_meeting_schedule_and_information
BoardDocs Agenda Link:  http://go.boarddocs.com/ca/sandi/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=CS6NHY5F84B6

 

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

 

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

Thank you.

 

Melissa Hamilton (formerly Hudson)

Confidential Administrative Assistant II

Board of Education

mhamilton@sandi.net

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023

Chavista Congress: Media Advisory Town Hall

Good morning Community Members, 

My name is Rosario Perez and I'm a program manager for the Cesar Chavez Service Clubs. The Cesar Chavez Service Clubs is an after school program (3rd-12th) in the San Diego Unified District schools, now expanding into the South Bay. We focus on teaching our Chavistas about community service, organizing and leadership. We also have our Chavista Congress Committee which consist of our elected Chavista Officers from their schools. 

The Chavista Congress is hosting a Town Hall Meeting tomorrow, May 25th from 5pm to 8pm. Chavistas will be discussing important topics regarding their concerns on the Climate Action Policy of San Diego and Food Justice as it relates to school lunches and food waste. 

I would like to cordially invite you to our event on May 25th. I have attached our Media Advisory for the Town Hall Meeting with further details of the event. If you are available, please join us by replying to this email confirming your attendance. 

Thank you, and I look forward to hearing from you!

May 25th: 5:00PM-8:00PM at Logan Memorial Educational Campus 2875 Ocean View Blvd, San Diego, CA 92113 
Multi-purpose Room
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Rosario Perez pronouns: she/her/ella
Program Manager/Admin Assistant 
Cesar Chavez Service Clubs 
C: (619) 309-6273
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Tuesday, May 23, 2023

MEDIA ADVISORY: Student Innovation Showcase Highlights Project-Based Learning

 

MEDIA ADVISORY

 

Student Innovation Showcase Highlights Project-Based Learning

 

Projects from 40 teams representing the work of hundreds of students to be presented

 

Tuesday, May 23, 2023

 

Hundreds of students from across San Diego Unified School District are gathering to present their project-based learning and College, Career and Technical Education (CCTE) pathway projects at the annual CCTE Innovation Showcase.

 

WHAT: Student Innovation Showcase

 

WHEN: Wednesday, May 24 from 2-5 p.m.

*Media availability 2-3:30 p.m.

 

WHERE: UCSD Park & Market, 1100 Market St., San Diego, CA 92101

*Recommended parking in the Padres Parkade structure (440 Eleventh Avenue)

 

BACKGROUND/VISUALS: From designing an escape room and building oversized outdoor games, to producing health public-service announcements and podcasts, these projects explore community-related challenges, industry-focused objectives, and are personally relevant to students.

 

Projects entered into the competition portion will be presented by students in a TED Talk-style stage in front of a live panel of judges from industry and education. Additional projects will be on display in exhibit booths, while video and photography projects will be screened in the theater. Students in visual and performing arts programs will provide music entertainment throughout the event, and refreshments will be provided by students in culinary arts programs.

 

Interviews with students and program coordinators available upon request.

 

Contact: Mike Murad, mmurad@sandi.net, (619) 925-4790

 

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NEWS RELEASE: Morse High School Students Join San Diego Unified Leaders in Signing, Hoisting of Final Steel Beam for Transformational Performing Arts Center

Timelapse, edited b-roll and 3-D flythrough videos, renderings, and project fact sheets can be found here. 

Photos of the event can be found here.

 

 

 

 

 

 

News Release 

 

Morse High School Students Join San Diego Unified Leaders in Signing, Hoisting of Final Steel Beam for Transformational Performing Arts Center

 

 

May 23, 2023 

 

SAN DIEGO -  Morse High School seniors are leaving their “sharpie” legacy behind. 

 

Around 30 seniors joined Principal Dr. Cynthia Larkin and Board of Education Trustee Dr. Sharon Whitehurst-Payne Tuesday in a topping-out ceremony for their upcoming performing arts facility. 

 

As part of the construction tradition, the ceremony celebrates the completion of the facility’s framework, with students and guests signing the beam before construction crews hoist it into place.

 

“It’s wonderful to drive down Skyline Drive and see this striking new performing arts facility coming to fruition,” said Dr. Whitehurst-Payne. “We are thrilled to enhance our Visual and Performing Arts program at Morse and throughout the district.” 

 

When completed in the summer of 2024, the two-story building will include a theater with a stage, LED lighting, a theatrical orchestra enclosure, a fly loft, and more. 

 

“It’s transformational,” said Dr. Larkin. “Our staff and students have worked hard to teach and learn music in our aging auditorium, so this will give them an exciting platform that will further their artistic skills.” 

 

A new student services building will also be constructed with a secure campus entry, lobby, administrative offices, and student support spaces. Additional campus safety and security improvements include a reconfigured parking lot with a student drop-off and pick-up area from Tuther Way, additional security cameras, perimeter fencing, upgraded campus communications, and fire alarm systems. 

 

The student quad area will be expanded and a new parking lot along 69th Street will be added as part of the project. 

 

This latest project complements recent enhancements at Morse, including newly modernized classrooms, a remodeled music building, and present-day signage and graphics. 

 

BACKGROUND: 

Funding for the Morse High School Whole Site Modernization Phase III project is made available through Propositions S & Z, and Measure YY, which are local school bond measures approved by San Diego voters to improve San Diego Unified schools. 

 

ABOUT MORSE HIGH SCHOOL:

Located in the Skyline and Paradise Hills neighborhoods of San Diego, Morse High School offers engaging academic and extracurricular programs, with courses in engineering, software and systems development, culinary arts, JROTC, and more. Morse also partners with three local colleges that offer courses and credits to students. 

 

RELATED LINKS:

Time-lapse and 3-D flythrough videos, renderings, and project fact sheets can be found here. 

Two High Schools Celebrate Major Construction Milestones

About San Diego Unified’s Visual and Performing Arts Program 

 

MEDIA CONTACT: 

Jamie Ries, Information Services Specialist, San Diego Unified, 619-855-9283, jries@sandi.net.

 

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Monday, May 22, 2023

MEDIA ADVISORY: San Diego Unified to Honor Classified Employee of the Year

 

MEDIA ADVISORY   

                           

San Diego Unified to Honor Classified Employee of the Year

Hundreds are expected to attend a celebration recognizing Classified Employees of the Year. 

  

WHAT: Each year, San Diego Unified honors its classified employees during Classified School Employees Week, which is designated by the California Legislature each May. Classified school employees play crucial roles in education. From transporting and feeding students to teaching them vital skills and ensuring that schools operate smoothly, classified employees are integral to public education. 

 

Coinciding with Classified School Employee Week, May 21-27, San Diego Unified will honor the 2023 Classified Employee of the Year and Runner-Up at a celebration at UC San Diego’s Park & Market on Tuesday, May 23 at 5 p.m. Classified Employees of the Year from individual schools and departments will also be honored. The celebration will be hosted by UC San Diego’s Morgan Appel, Assistant Dean for Education and Community Outreach.

 

This year’s event is co-hosted by North Island Credit Union. For more information on this year’s winners and on San Diego Unified’s Classified Employee of the Year celebration, please visit: https://cutt.ly/2023CEOY

Additional sponsors of the event are California Coast Credit Union, California Schools VEBA, SchoolsFirst Federal Credit, Creation by Chelyz, M2 Video Productions, and the University of California, San Diego.

 

WHERE: UCSD Park & Market - 1100 Market St., San Diego, CA 92101


PARKING: Free Parking will be provided in the Padres Parkade structure (440 Eleventh Avenue). The parkade is a short 3-minute walk from the venue. To get parking validated, please bring your ticket to the check-in table, and we will provide you with a validation sticker that will allow you to leave the parking structure at the end of the day. A drop-off zone will be available for those who want direct access to the venue's main entrance. A very limited number of ADA parking spots will be available on-site on a first-come, first-served basis. 

 

 

Interviews with the 2023 Classified Employees of the Year will be available at the ceremony between 4:15 p.m. and 4:45 p.m.
Please confirm your coverage in advance. 

 

MEDIA CONTACT: Isabella McNeil, San Diego Unified Human Resources, 619-341-2343

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Friday, May 19, 2023

MEDIA ADVISORY: Morse High School Students to Join San Diego Unified Leaders in Signing, Hoisting of Final Steel Beam for Transformational Performing Arts Center

 

 

 

MEDIA ADVISORY

 

 

Morse High School Students to Join San Diego Unified Leaders in Signing, Hoisting of Final Steel Beam for Transformational Performing Arts Center

 

 

May 19, 2023 

 

WHAT:  

San Diego Unified School District representatives will join Morse High School Principal Dr. Cynthia Larkin and students in signing the final steel beam for the school’s upcoming performing arts center and theater. Following the signing, construction crews will hoist the beam into place. 

 

WHEN:

Tuesday, May 23, 2023 

9:30 - 10:15 a.m. 

 

WHERE:               

Morse High School* 

6905 Skyline Dr. 

San Diego, CA 92114

 

*See event location map with media staging area below. 

 

VISUALS:             

9:30 - 9:45 a.m. - Students and Guests Sign the Final Steel Beam 

9:45 - 9:51 a.m. - Speakers 

9:51 - 10:00 a.m. - Hoisting of Final Steel Beam 

10:00 - 10:15 a.m. - Media 1-1s, Photo Opps* 

 

Time lapse and 3-D flythrough videos, renderings, and project fact sheets can be found here. 

 

*Media interested in touring the building exterior (in the active construction zone) will be provided a hard hat and vest. Please wear closed-toed shoes and ankle-length pants for safety. 

 

SPEAKERS:

Dr. Sharon Whitehurst-Payne, Board of Education Trustee, San Diego Unified

Dr. Cynthia Larkin, Principal, Morse High School 

Morse High School Students

 

BACKGROUND:

The Morse High School Whole Site Modernization Phase III project includes construction of a new student services and performing arts building with additional campus wide improvements.

 

The two-story student services and performing arts center will replace the former student services facility and will include a theater with a stage, LED lighting, theatrical orchestra enclosure, fly loft and more.

 

A new student services building will also be constructed with a secure campus entry, lobby, administrative offices and student support spaces.

 

Along with the new performing arts center and student services offices, the project includes expansion of the student quad area and a new parking lot along 69th Street.

 

Campus safety and security will be enhanced with a new single point of entry, reconfigured parking lot and student drop-off and pick-up area from Tuther Way, additional security cameras, perimeter fencing and upgraded campus communications and fire alarm systems.

 

Construction is anticipated to complete in Summer 2024.

 

This latest project complements recent enhancements at Morse, including newly modernized classrooms, a remodeled music building, and a modern signage and graphics package. 

 

PARKING: 

 

RELATED LINKS:

This event is for professional journalists. Please confirm attendance in advance: communications@sandi.net.

 

MEDIA CONTACT: 

Jamie Ries, Information Services Specialist, San Diego Unified, (619) 855-9283, jries@sandi.net.

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PLEASE NOTE:

 

o   Link to YouTube Livestream: https://sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education   

 

·       Notice of Meeting Cancellation: Charter School Facility Committee (CSFC)— Thursday, May 25, 2023, 11:30 a.m. 
Committee Meeting Information: https://www.sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education/committees/CSFC/meeting_schedule
Notice: https://www.sandiegounified.org/UserFiles/Servers/Server_27732394/File/A%20to%20Z%20Index/CSFC/CSFC%20Notice%20of%20Mtg%20Cancelation%205-25-2023.pdf

 

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

 

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

Thank you.

 

Melissa Hamilton (formerly Hudson)

Confidential Administrative Assistant II

Board of Education

mhamilton@sandi.net

"The object of education is to prepare the young to educate themselves throughout their lives." - Robert M. Hutchins

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News Release: San Diego Unified School District Names 2023 Classified Employees of the Year


NEWS RELEASE

San Diego Unified School District Names 2023 Classified Employees of the Year
Health Technician and Construction Coordinator to be Honored


May 19, 2023

 

SAN DIEGO – Joan Schmidt, a health technician, and Alma Banuelos, a facilities and construction business outreach coordinator, have been named San Diego Unified School District’s Classified Employees of the Year for 2023.

 

Coinciding with Classified School Employee Week, May 21-27, San Diego Unified will honor the 2023 Classified Employee of the Year and Runner-Up at a celebration at UCSD’s Park & Market on Tuesday, May 23 at 5 p.m. Classified Employees of the Year from individual schools and departments will also be honored. The celebration will be hosted by UC San Diego’s Morgan Appel, Assistant Dean for Education and Community Outreach.

 

To help celebrate Classified School Employee Week, the district challenges San Diegans to thank a school employee who has impacted their life, either in-person or on social media platforms, using the hashtag #ThankASchoolEmployeeSD and #ClassifiedEmployeeAppreciationWeek. 

 

“Vital, essential, and inspirational are three words that come to mind when thinking of San Diego Unified classified employees,” Superintendent Dr. Lamont Jackson said. The positive impact classified employees have on students and our district daily leaves me eternally grateful. Classified employees are the backbone of our organization; ensuring they feel appreciated year-round is as important as they are. Congratulations to the Classified Employees of the Year; San Diego Unified's success is a direct reflection of their tireless commitment, love, and dedication.”

 

The Board of Education honors classified employees each year with an event that celebrates their work in the district. This year’s event is co-hosted by North Island Credit Union.

“North Island Credit Union is honored to partner with San Diego Unified School District in this very important recognition of school employees,” said North Island Credit Union President/CEO Steve O’Connell. “We are proud to celebrate those who play a vital role in the day-to-day operations of our schools as part of our mission to serve and support the San Diego education community. We congratulate the award recipients and nominees for their outstanding work in making an essential difference in their school communities and in the achievements of their students.” 

Additional sponsors of the event are California Coast Credit Union, California Schools VEBA, SchoolsFirst Federal Credit, Creation by Chelyz, M2 Video Productions, and the University of California, San Diego.

 

For more information on this year’s winners and on the San Diego Unified Classified Employee of the Year celebration, please visit: https://cutt.ly/2023CEOY

                                                                                                                                                               

MEDIA CONTACT: Isabella McNeil, San Diego Unified School District, 619-341-2343 

                                                                    

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Thursday, May 18, 2023

NEWS RELEASE: San Diego Unified UTK Commitment Continues with Additional Teacher Supports for New School Year

 

 

NEWS RELEASE

 

*Edited video b-roll of San Diego Unified UTK classes is available here 

 

San Diego Unified UTK Commitment Continues with Additional Teacher Supports for New School Year

 

May 18, 2023

San Diego - In recognition of the critical role that Universal Transitional Kindergarten (UTK) plays in laying a foundation for long-term student success, San Diego Unified School District has collaborated with the San Diego Education Association (SDEA) to identify new resources to improve social-emotional and academic outcomes for its youngest learners.

San Diego Unified is among the state’s early adopters of UTK, launching the grade level that precedes kindergarten in 2021, five years ahead of a state requirement.

For the 2023-24 school year, at least 24 additional UTK classrooms are set to be added across San Diego Unified campuses to better accommodate strong interest in the program. Following a meeting between district and SDEA leaders earlier this year, new UTK enhancements have been created, including: new research-based teaching plans to help guide instruction, parent workshops, opportunities for workday professional development sessions, funding for instructional materials, and a communication platform dedicated to a new community of UTK educators.

“UTK educators have been working to support our students and advocate for the resources and supports they need to build a quality program that meets the needs of our youngest learners,” said Lisa Morris, 28-year Kinder/TK educator and SDEA Vice President.

This school year, more than 4,300 students attend a UTK classroom at one of 118 schools in the district, up from 54 schools and roughly 1,800 students at the start of its inaugural year. Based on current trends, enrollment is projected to increase by about 24 percent next school year. To enroll in UTK, a child must turn 4 years old by Sept. 1. 

“UTK provides 4-year-olds across San Diego with early learning experiences that contribute to the social-emotional and academic growth essential for lifelong success. While I’m proud of what we have been able to provide for thousands of students and families, adding an entirely new grade level has not been without growing pains,” said Board of Education Vice President Shana Hazan. “It is through meaningful ongoing collaboration with our educators and families that we will build a UTK environment that allows all students to thrive.”

Students in UTK are not only exposed to academic fundamentals such as reading and math, but important social-emotional skills including peer interaction, exploration, problem-solving, and self-discovery. Additionally, child interest is considered when activities are planned, and free time and play are incorporated throughout the day. 

“UTK lays important groundwork at a critical age for much of what students will need to flourish throughout their education. It’s important that we listen to our educators and families as we expand this program with purpose and care,” said Deputy Superintendent Dr. Fabiola Bagula. “Our goal is to help prepare all students to be successful in kindergarten and beyond. UTK absolutely helps them get there.”

District leaders continue to collaborate with SDEA to strengthen UTK and meet the needs of staff, students, and families.  

Space is still available for UTK at some schools in the 2023-24 school year. For more information on San Diego Unified’s UTK program, or how to enroll a child, click here.

Contact: Communications Director Maureen Magee, mmagee@sandi.net. 

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