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January
6 — Board of Education closed session meeting, noon, Eugene Brucker Education Center, 4100 Normal Street. Agenda for closed session will consist of collective bargaining issues. Future schedules available at www.sandi.net/indices/board.htm.
8 — Seminar Student Tour at Lewis Middle School, 9:30-10:30 a.m., Lewis Middle School, 5170 Greenbrier Ave. (92120). Parents of Seminar students are invited to visit the Allied Gardens campus and learn about the school's Seminar program. Contact: Brad Callahan, principal, (619) 583-3233
8 — Community Advisory Committee for Special Education, 7-9 p.m., Lindbergh Schweitzer Elementary West Campus Auditorium, 4133 Mt. Albertine Avenue (92111). CAC serves in an advisory capacity to the Board of Education and Special Education administration on how SDUSD provides services to students with exceptional needs. Information: (858) 627-7270, ext. 3160.
12 — Small Schools Committee Special Meeting, 12-1:30 p.m., Eugene Brucker Education Center Auditorium, 4100 Normal St. (92103). Citizens committee seeks better ways to house programs and utilize facilities. Information is online or call (619) 725-8191.
12 — Pershing Middle School Tour: Focus on Grade Six, 8-9:30 a.m., Pershing Middle School, 8204 San Carlos Dr. (92119). Informational session and visits to sixth-grade classrooms; stay around for lunch. Parents of prospective Pershing students are invited. Contact: Linda Lotze, (619) 465-3234 or www.sandi.net/pershing/.
12 — Tour University City High School, 8 a.m., University City High
School, 6949 Genessee Ave. Parents considering enrolling their child at
University City High School through the Open Enrollment Program are
welcome to attend. The school's administrative and counseling staff will
conduct tours of the facilities. Parents using Open Enrollment live
outside of UC High's boundaries; they do not have a student at Stanley
Middle School. Information: (858) 457-3040. Open to parents of middle
school students.
13 — Board of Education meeting, 5 p.m., Eugene Brucker Education Center, 4100 Normal Street. Agenda and future schedules available at online. Note new meeting start time of 5 p.m. (closed session meeting is at noon).
14 — Informational Open House, 6:30 p.m. Pershing Middle School, 8204
San Carlos Dr. (92119). Learn all about the San Carlos area school, as
teachers will give presentations on each subject. Parents, counselors
and administrators will be present and eager to answer your questions.
Parents of prospective Pershing parents are invited. Contact: Linda
Lotze (619) 465-3234 or www.sandi.net/pershing/.
14 — Open House at Lewis Middle School, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Lewis Middle School, 5170 Greenbrier Ave. (92120). Parents and community members are invited to visit classrooms during school hours during open house. Lewis has students in grades 6-8 and specializes in technology, including the new Gateway to Technology course, an early introduction to engineering. Contact: Brad Callahan, principal, (619) 583-3233.
14 — Career Technical Education Advisory Committee, 3 p.m., 2441 Cardinal Lane, Building E (92123). Committee advises the College, Career and Technical Education program and links to potential employer-participants. Information: (858) 503-1738 or online.
16 — Independent Citizens' Oversight Committee, 4 p.m., Physical Plant Operations Center, 4860 Ruffner St. (92111). Committee was established to oversee the expenditure of funds from the $1.51 billion general obligation bond measure, Proposition MM, approved by the voters on November 3, 1998. Information: (858) 637-3609.
19 — Martin Luther King Jr. Day, all schools and district offices closed.
19 — Small Schools Committee Special Meeting, 12-1:30 p.m., Eugene Brucker Education Center Auditorium, 4100 Normal St. (92103). Citizens committee seeks better ways to house programs and utilize facilities. Information is online or call (619) 725-8191. (Note: Committee has chosen to meet on the holiday).
21-23 — Winter Music Concert, 7 p.m., San Diego School of Creative and Performing Arts (SCPA), 2425 Dusk Drive (92139). Featured are all levels of vocal and instrumental talent, from "up-and-comers" to award-winning ensembles. Tickets are $10 for adults, $9 for students, senior and military. Season tickets start at $41. Box Office: (619) 475-8556 or www.scpa.sandi.net.
21 — District Advisory Council for Compensatory Education Programs,
6:30 p.m., Harold J. Ballard Parent Center at Fremont Elementary School,
2375 Congress Ave. (92110). Parents, staff and community leaders consult
with the Board of Education and district staff on behalf of Title I
compensatory education program participants. Information: Program
Monitoring Department, (858) 496-4048.
22 — District English Language Learner Advisory Committee, 6:30-8 p.m., Harold J. Ballard Parent Center Auditorium, 2375 Congress Street (92110). Panel advises District on issues relating to students who are learning English. Childcare is available starting at 6:00 p.m. Information: (619) 725-7279.
22 — Community Advisory Committee for Special Education Executive
Committee, 6:30 p.m., Harold Ballard Parent Center, Room 3, 2375
Congress St. (92110). Executive Committee of panel required by state
Education Code that advises the Board of Education and Superintendent on
Special Education issues. Information is online or call (619)
725-7650.
24 — Magnet School Enrollment Fair, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Palisades Recital Hall, Balboa Park. Learn about the wide variety of programs available at San Diego Unified's Magnet Schools. Teachers and staff from the schools will be on hand to talk about the learning options ranging from science to sports. Parents are invited to look at options for their children; members of the public are invited to see what today's schools are offering to students. Contact: Magnet Programs, (619) 725-5672.
26 — Tour University City High School, 8 a.m., University City High
School, 6949 Genessee Ave. Parents considering enrolling their child at
University City High School through the Open Enrollment Program are
welcome to attend. The school's administrative and counseling staff will
conduct tours of the facilities. Parents using Open Enrollment live
outside of UC High's boundaries; they do not have a student at Stanley
Middle School. Information: (858) 457-3040. Open to parents of middle
school students.
28 — Valencia Park Elementary students open for "Disney's High School Musical on Ice," 7 p.m. San Diego Sports Arena, 3500 Sports Arena Blvd. (92110). The cast of Valencia Park's most recent production, "High School Musical," will be performing before the show of "Disney's High School Musical on Ice" at the San Diego Sports Arena. The 45 Valencia Park thespians (grades kindergarten through 5) will perform for before the show starts. Information: Teri Ang, Theatre Lab Teacher, (619) 264-0125 ext. 3022.
28 — Seminar Student Tour at Lewis Middle School, 9:30-10:30 a.m., Lewis Middle School, 5170 Greenbrier Ave. (92120). Parents of Seminar students are invited to visit the Allied Gardens campus and learn about the school's Seminar program. Contact: Brad Callahan, principal, (619) 583-3233.
29 — Advisory Committee for Utilization of Excess School Property, 2
p.m., Physical Plant Operations Center Annex Conference Room 1, 4860
Ruffner St. (92111). This committee, appointed by the Board of
Education, examines use and disposition of excess real property owned by
the school district. Agenda and information online. For more information, call
(858) 637-6242.
31 — Correia Association Annual Fundraising Dinner and Auction, 6 p.m., location to be announced. Support foundation for the Pt. Loma area middle school's seventh annual event, with proceeds going to the school. The goal is to raise $25,000 to support vital school programs for the 900 middle school students including student safety programs, character development and classroom enrichment. Association is looking for items to be donated for auction. Contact: Beth Malachowski, president, Correia Association, (619) 224-2921.
31 — All Schools Fair, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Palisades Recital Hall, Balboa Park. Magnet schools, open enrollment and other options are available to students in the San Diego Unified School District. Learn about all the choices parents have for their child's education at this fair. Contact: Magnet Programs, (619) 725-5672.
February
2 — Tour University City High School, 8 a.m., University City High School, 6949 Genessee Ave. Parents considering enrolling their child at University City High School through the Open Enrollment Program are welcome to attend. The school's administrative and counseling staff will conduct tours of the campus. Parents using Open Enrollment live outside of UC High's boundaries; they do not have a student at Stanley Middle School. Information: (858) 457-3040. Open to parents of middle school students.
2 — Small School Commitee Meeting, 12-1:30 p.m., Eugene Brucker Education Center, 4100 Normal Street (92103).
4 — GATE Distinguished Lecture Series with Susan Winebrenner, 7 p.m., Auditorium, Eugene Brucker Education Center, 4100 Normal Street (92103). Winebrenner, author of "Challenging Gifted Students While Improving School wide Achievement," is the guest speaker at this lecture series, sponsored by the Gifted and Talented Education Department. The series gives the community a chance to hear and meet experts in the field of gifted education. Contact: GATE Department, (858) 573-5998.
5-7 — Seussical the Musical, 7 p.m., Valencia Park Elementary School, 5880 Skyline Dr. (92114). The Center for Academics, Drama and Dance Theatre all-school production includes more than 75 students in grades kindergarten through five performing the Broadway musical, based on "Horton Hears a Who" and other Dr. Seuss stories. Tickets: $3 for adults, $1 for students. Prospective magnet students and their family take a tour of the school and get free tickets to the show. Information: (619) 264-0125.
6 — Open House at Lewis Middle School, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Lewis Middle School, 5170 Greenbrier Ave. (92120). Parents and community members are invited to visit classrooms during school hours during open house. Lewis has students in grades 6-8 and specializes in technology, including the new Gateway to Technology course, an early introduction to engineering. Contact: Brad Callahan, principal, (619) 583-3233.
9 — Lincoln's Birthday Observed, all schools and district offices closed.
11 — Treats with Mr. T, 6:30 p.m., Bay Park Elementary School, 2433 Denver St. (92110). All Bay Park parents and community members are welcome at these periodic get-togethers with Principal Eric Takeshita. Contact: (619) 276-1471.
15 — Enrollment Options Application Deadline. Parents wishing to place their child in a magnet school or change to a school outside their normal neighborhood boundary in the 2009-10 school year need to submit an application by Feb. 15. Information: Enrollment Options, (619) 725-5672.
16 — Washington's Day Observed, all schools and offices closed.
17 — Small School Commitee Meeting, 12-1:30 p.m., Eugene Brucker Education Center, 4100 Normal Street (92103).
18 — District Advisory Council for Compensatory Education Programs,
6:30 p.m., Harold J. Ballard Parent Center at Fremont Elementary School,
2375 Congress Ave. (92110). Parents, staff and community leaders consult
with the Board of Education and district staff on behalf of Title I
compensatory education program participants. Information: Program
Monitoring Department, (858) 496-4048.
21 — Dallas Brass, 7 p.m., Correia Middle School, 4302 Valeta St. (92107). Members of the world-renown wind ensemble will work with Correia students during the day at a band clinic, and then perform on Saturday night -- with students joining them for their final number. It's part of the Dallas Brass "Music in the Schools Project". Tickets: $20 adults, $10 students. Contact: Kerri De Rosier, (619) 226-2251, Correia Instrumental Music Association.
26 — District English Learner Advisory Committee, 6:30 p.m., Harold J.
Ballard Parent Center at Fremont Elementary School, 2375 Congress Ave.
(92110). Committee includes representatives from each school's English
Learner Advisory Committee, a school-based committee required if there
are more than 21 English Learners at that school. Information: Office of
Language Acquisition, (619) 725-7264.
5-7 — Robotics Competition, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day, San Diego Sports
Arena, 3500 Sports Arena Blvd. (92110). FIRST San Diego Regional
Robotics Competition draws teams from 48 high schools around the
country. Students design and build the robots, competing for prizes. Six
teams from San Diego Unified will compete for prizes. Six of the teams
will be from San Diego Unified, through the College Career and Technical
Education Program and Regional Occupational Program. No charge for the
public to view the event. Contacts: Betty-Jo Acker, program specialist,
backer@sandi.net, at (858) 496-1845; or Virginia Eves, director,
veves@sandi.net, at (858) 496-1838.
10 — Board of Education meeting, 5 p.m., Eugene Brucker Education Center, 4100 Normal Street. Agenda and future schedules available at online.
18 — GATE Distinguished Lecture Series with Dr. Donna Ford, 7 p.m., Auditorium, Eugene Brucker Education Center, 4100 Normal Street (92103). Dr. Ford, author of "Becoming Part of the Solution," is the guest speaker at this lecture series, sponsored by the Gifted and Talented Education Department. The series gives the community a chance to hear and meet experts in the field of gifted education. Contact: GATE Department, (858) 573-5998.
18 — District Advisory Council for Compensatory Education Programs
6:30 p.m., Harold J. Ballard Parent Center at Fremont Elementary School,
2375 Congress Ave. (92110). Parents, staff and community leaders consult
with the Board of Education and district staff on behalf of Title I
compensatory education program participants. Information: Program
Monitoring Department, (858) 496-4048.
24 — Board of Education meeting, 5 p.m., Eugene Brucker Education Center, 4100 Normal Street. Agenda and future schedules available online.
25 — Open House, Curriculum Fair, Fifth Grade Pre-Orientation, 6 p.m., Lewis Middle School, 5170 Greenbrier Ave. (92120). Check out the fine Allied Gardens campus, parents of 5th graders can learn about their child's year, and all parents can tour the campus. Contact: Brad Callahan, principal, (619) 583-3233.
26 — District English Learner Advisory Committee, 6:30 p.m., Harold J.
Ballard Parent Center at Fremont Elementary School, 2375 Congress Ave.
(92110). Committee includes representatives from each school's English
Learner Advisory Committee, a school-based committee required if there
are more than 21 English Learners at that school. Information: Office of
Language Acquisition, (619) 725-7264.
Every Thursday
Farmer’s Market, 3-7 p.m., de Portola Middle School, 11010
Clairemont Mesa Blvd. (92124). Thursday evening certified farmer’s market benefits the DePortola Middle School Foundation.
Nearly two dozen vendors are expected. Call (858) 272-7054 for details.
Every Saturday
Scripps Ranch Farmers Market and Art Festival, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Ellen Browning Scripps Elementary
School, 10380 Spring Canyon Rd. (92131). Contact: Bev Cassity, (858) 586-7933,
srfarmersmarket@aol.com, or visit
www.scrippsranchfarmersmarket.com.
La Jolla Elementary Open Air Market, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sundays, La Jolla Elementary School, 1111 Marine St., La Jolla (92037). The school’s upper playground becomes a colorful, friendly and certified farmer’s market every week. Live music, colorful and creative artisans, diverse food court, fruit, vegetables and flowers. Proceeds benefit La Jolla Elementary School. Information: school office, (858) 454-7196; market hotline, (858) 454-1699.
