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AAAE Annual Conference on Teaching African-American Students
The Association of African-American Educators (AAAE) Conference is scheduled for Mar. 5-6, 2004 at the Hanalei/Red Lion Hotel in Hotel Circle and is centered on the theme, Effectively Teaching African-American Students: 50 Years After Brown vs. Board. The annual conference brings educators, students and parents together to focus on strategies for improving the academic achievement of African-American students. Attendees will listen to researchers and motivational speakers and participate in discussions and problem-solving sessions. The final registration deadline is Mar. 5. Please contact Catherine Pope at (619) 668-8635 if you would like more information. |
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Bell Students Star in "Much Ado About Nothing"
Actors, actresses and a theatre production crew at Bell Junior High will be bringing Shakespeare's classic, "Much Ado About Nothing" to life on Feb. 23-25. For ticket information please contact Mr. Maher at (619) 479-7111 x267. |
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Excellence in Teaching Conference
The California Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (CAHPERD) is hosting this year's state conference on "Excellence in Teaching" on Mar. 4-7 at the Pasadena Sheraton. For more information, please visit the website or contact CAHPERD at (916) 922-3596, 1-800-499-3596 or cahperd@cahperd.org. |
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Forum Promotes Best Practices for Educating Urban Students
The Preuss School-UCSD invites secondary educators (grades 4-12) to a forum titled "Best Practices for Educating Urban Youth" on Saturday, Feb. 28 from 8:30 a.m. to noon at the Preuss School UCSD Campus. Through studying current research and engaging in hand-on activities, educators will examine what students should know and learn from an academically rigorous curriculum in an urban setting such as San Diego City Schools. Participants will be provided with a workbook full of research and teaching strategies. One (1) unit of credit will be available through UCSD Extension. This event is free to educators and $45 for non-educators. For more information, or to RSVP, please contact Pete Selleck at (858) 458-9500. |
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Honor Concerts to Fill Brown Chapel at Point Loma Nazarene University
On Saturday, Mar. 13 and Tuesday, Mar. 16 at 7 p.m., Brown Chapel at Point Loma Nazarene University will be filled with the sound of music as SDCS students perform with their talented voices and instruments. On Saturday, Mar. 13, the Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA) department in partnership with the San Diego County Office of Education and the California Association for Music Education is hosting the Honor Choir Concert, a display of songs from the Elementary, Middle and Secondary School Honor Choirs. On Tuesday, Mar. 16, the Elementary Honor Orchestra and Elementary Honor Band will perform at Brown Chapel. Questions should be directed to the VAPA department at (858) 539-5349 or Ann Marie Haney at (858) 459-3637. |
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Join the Fun of the Junior Olympics at Green Elementary
Mark your calendar for Mar. 29 through Apr. 2; it's Junior Olympics Week at Green Elementary School! Opening ceremonies will be at 9 a.m. on Mar. 29. Everyone is invited to attend and cheer on the Green athletes. For more information, please contact Green Elementary at (619) 460-5755. |
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Let the Groundbreaking Begin!
The groundbreaking ceremony for the new Cherokee Point Elementary School in City Heights has been set for Thursday, Mar. 25, at 10 a.m. This is the first of five Proposition MM new school groundbreaking ceremonies to be held in 2004. Official invitations to the ceremony will be sent in late February and early March to all appropriate officials, guests and community members. Surrounding neighborhoods will soon be properly notified of upcoming construction. If you have any questions, please contact Erika Wilgenburg, Proposition MM Communications, at (619) 725-5602. |
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Parent Congress Connects Parents and District Administration
The next Parent Congress meeting is scheduled to take place on Thursday, Mar. 11 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Quality Inn, 875 Hotel Circle Drive in Mission Valley. Food Services will be hosting a food fair from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., so be sure to bring your appetite. For more information, please visit the website. |
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Performance Arts Explode at SDSCPA
The San Diego School of Creative and Performing Arts (SDSCPA) has a number of upcoming theatre and dance shows in February:
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"Senior Dance Concert" on Feb. 18-19
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"1940's Radio Hour" on Feb. 18-22 |
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"Sing Along Wizard of Oz" on Feb. 27 |
For more information, please visit the website.
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Race for Literacy with the Union-Tribune
The Union-Tribune Race for Literacy Weekend will be held on May 1 and 2, 2004. The "Kids' Magic Mile" on May 1 will give kids a chance to run, play, eat and listen to celebrity readers at Balboa Park. On Sunday, May 2, walkers and runners will have the unique opportunity to run down Highway 163 in the "Race for Literacy 8K." Contact In Motion, Inc. at (760) 692-2900 to get involved. |
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San Diego Civic Theatre to Host Honor Concert
On Sunday, May 9, the Middle School Honor Band, Secondary Honor Orchestra and High School Honor Band will perform at the San Diego Civic Theatre. For ticket information, please contact the Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA) department at (858) 539-5349. |
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S.H.A.P.E. San Diego Expo Has Something for Everyone
The Safety, Health, Advocacy, Prosperity, Education (S.H.A.P.E.) Expo will be visiting San Diego on Saturday, Mar. 13, 2004 from 9:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Students of all ages will have the opportunity to learn about financial aid, safety, internships, etc. and will be entertained by performers and a visitor from Cartoon Network. Teachers and parents will benefit from over 60 seminars. To get involved, please contact Deb Ingersoll at (858) 638-7782 or visit the website. |
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STAR/PAL Fishing Derby
STAR/PAL is hosting a free fishing derby this Saturday, Feb. 21, 2004 for students, ages 8 to 15, at Chollas Lake (6350 College Grove Dr.) in San Diego. All registered students will receive a free fishing pole, T-shirt, and lunch cooked by San Diego Firefighters. The lake will be stocked with hundreds of pounds of trout paid through donations made to STAR/PAL. If you would like more information, please call Officer Lee Brannon at (619) 531-2788. Walk-ups will be accepted, but space is limited, so call today! |
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Superintendent Art Show Brightens Ed. Center
Student artwork from across the district will soon be on display at the Education Center. The annual Superintendent Art Exhibition will last from Feb. 23 through the end of March. An Open House on Mar. 17 from 5 to 7 p.m. will feature the talent-filled student exhibits and give students a chance to show their creative projects to family and friends. If you would like more information, please contact Marty Stegeman at (858) 539-5353. |
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