MEDIA ADVISORY
MILLER ELEMENTARY TO LAUNCH ‘THE LIGHTHOUSE,’ A SPACE TO ENHANCE MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT FOR HUNDREDS OF MILITARY-CONNECTED STUDENTS
WHAT: A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held at Miller Elementary to officially open a space on campus to be known as The Lighthouse. The space is a repurposed room on campus with a nautical theme, made possible through a partnership with SAY San Diego and a two-year grant from the Prebys Foundation.
WHY: With a military-connected student population rate of 98% that can often change schools multiple times based on a parent(s) deployment, and with 25% of its students registered with Individualized Education Plans, Miller Elementary faces unique challenges and recognizes a critical need for enhanced mental health support throughout its school.
In The Lighthouse, students can engage in one-on-one or group discussions, build social-emotional skills, and parents and staff can be connected to vital community resources.
WHEN: Thursday, Jan. 23, noon.
WHERE: Miller Elementary School, 4343 Shields St., San Diego, 92124.
WHO: Dr. Denise Goulart, Principal of Miller Elementary; Kelly Hinch, Lead School Counselor
Alexandra Kritchevsky, Program Officer of the Conrad Prebys Foundation
Nancy Hornberger, CEO of SAY San Diego
VISUALS: Ribbon cutting, tour of The Lighthouse, interviews with students, school officials, organization representatives.
MEDIA PARKING: Miller Elementary School, 4343 Shields St., San Diego, 92124.
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RSVP: Mike Murad, mmurad@sandi.net, 619-925-4790; James Canning, jcanning@sandi.net, 313-580-2845.
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Thanks,
Mike
Mike Murad
Public Information Coordinator
San Diego Unified School District
mmurad@sandi.net | www.sandiegounified.org
Mobile Phone: 619-925-4790
4100 Normal Street, San Diego, CA 92103
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