MEDIA ADVISORY
SD UNIFIED TO RECOGNIZE PURPLE UP! DAY FOR MILITARY STUDENTS; DISTRICT SCHOOLS RECEIVE SPECIAL DESIGNATION FOR THEIR SUPPORT OF MILITARY-CONNECTED FAMILIES
Military Pilots, Military Working Dogs at Dewey Elementary as District Shows Appreciation for Students From Military-Connected Families
WHAT: News conference and full day of events, demonstrations, and activities will be held at Dewey Elementary School to mark ‘Purple Up! Day.’ Purple Up! Day is typically observed on April 15 each year, where people are encouraged to wear purple to acknowledge military children, and show their appreciation and support.
WHY: Roughly 8%, or 8,000, San Diego Unified students come from a military-connected family, and often face particular challenges unique to their population, including the possibility of a parent being deployed, or a family being transferred with relatively short notice.
Eleven San Diego Unified schools were recognized as Purple Star schools last month, bringing the District’s total to 30 since the program started in 2022. The State Superintendent’s Office designates Purple Star schools based on their commitment to “meet the unique needs of military-connected students and families.”
San Diego Unified partners with many organizations to provide services specifically for military families and students, including District representatives that specialize in enrollment, military school liaison officers, military family life counselors, and academic support counseling.
WHEN: Tuesday, April 15, 10:15 a.m.
WHERE: Dewey Elementary School, 3251 Rosecrans St., San Diego, 92110
WHO: Dr. Fabi Bagula, Superintendent (Interim), San Diego Unified School District
Cody Petterson, President, San Diego Unified Board of Education
Tanya McMillin, Principal, Dewey Elementary School
Elloise Lovett, Dewey ES Parent, Dewey ES PTO President, Paraeducator
VISUALS:
- military dogs demonstration;
- military pilots Q and A with students
- military-friendly vendors providing “swag” and take-home art projects
- Navy band performance (lunch)
- afternoon field day student obstacle course hosted by various military commands
MEDIA PARKING: Dewey Elementary School, 3251 Rosecrans St., San Diego, 92110
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Please RSVP: Mike Murad, mmurad@sandi.net, 619-925-4790, James Canning, jcanning@sandi.net, 313-580-2845.
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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