Del Mar, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/2/2006 -- The San Diego Opera Ensemble will be enlightening and enriching the students of Del Mar Hills Academy with its new opera, The Sleeping Beauty on March 23, 2006 in the Academy's Performing Arts Center. San Diego Opera was founded in 1965 and, under the leadership of General Director Ian Campbell, is currently one of the top ten opera companies in the United States. In addition, the San Diego Opera is home to one of the top Education and Outreach programs in North America.

The Sleeping Beauty is a new opera composed and written by local artists Nicholas Reveles and J. Sherwood Montgomery, performed by the San Diego Opera Ensemble. Mr. Reveles is currently San Diego Opera's Geisel Director of Education and Outreach. Mr. Montgomery is currently Artistic Director of the Lyric Opera of San Diego. Performances of The Sleeping Beauty are made possible by the Maxwell H. Gluck Foundation.

"Our community is fortunate to have an Opera Company that provides such outstanding opportunities to students through its education and outreach programs", said Del Mar Hills Academy music teacher Jodi Neilson. "Opera is a potent form of storytelling, and students at the Academy were introduced to this essential part of the art form with a performance of OperaQuest by the San Diego Opera Ensemble in January. With our focus on integrating the fine arts and sciences into the curriculum, as well as our emphasis on literacy and writing, being able to tell a story, the upcoming performance of The Sleeping Beauty provides an excellent opportunity for learning beyond the classroom. This is a great example of the Academy's SMArT philosophy in action. In addition, it gives our students an understanding and expectation of the high professional standards in the performing arts, and inspires them to continue to develop their own musical interests and talents."

Del Mar Hills Academy has established an outstanding music program under the direction of music teacher Jodi Neilson, who was awarded the Del Mar Union School District Teacher of the Year in 2004 in recognition of her leadership and excellence. Currently, Ms. Neilson serves as the San Diego Arts Network Music representative for the entire Del Mar Union School District.

For additional information on performances of The Sleeping Beauty that are open to the public, or to learn more about the San Diego Opera's outstanding education and outreach programs please visit San Diego Opera at www.sdopera.com.

Del Mar Hills Academy has established a curriculum that provides unique learning opportunities for public school students. In recognition for its excellence, the Academy has received both the National Blue Ribbon and California Distinguished School awards. At Del Mar Hills Academy we are preparing our students to lead the way in addressing the challenges of the 21st Century. To learn more, please visit our website at http://www.delmarhills.com.

CONTACT: Del Mar Hills Academy, Laurie Francis, Principal, (858) 755-9763

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Del Mar, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/2/2006 -- The San Diego Opera Ensemble will be enlightening and enriching the students of Del Mar Hills Academy with its new opera, The Sleeping Beauty on March 23, 2006 in the Academy's Performing Arts Center. San Diego Opera was founded in 1965 and, under the leadership of General Director Ian Campbell, is currently one of the top ten opera companies in the United States. In addition, the San Diego Opera is home to one of the top Education and Outreach programs in North America.

The Sleeping Beauty is a new opera composed and written by local artists Nicholas Reveles and J. Sherwood Montgomery, performed by the San Diego Opera Ensemble. Mr. Reveles is currently San Diego Opera's Geisel Director of Education and Outreach. Mr. Montgomery is currently Artistic Director of the Lyric Opera of San Diego. Performances of The Sleeping Beauty are made possible by the Maxwell H. Gluck Foundation.

"Our community is fortunate to have an Opera Company that provides such outstanding opportunities to students through its education and outreach programs", said Del Mar Hills Academy music teacher Jodi Neilson. "Opera is a potent form of storytelling, and students at the Academy were introduced to this essential part of the art form with a performance of OperaQuest by the San Diego Opera Ensemble in January. With our focus on integrating the fine arts and sciences into the curriculum, as well as our emphasis on literacy and writing, being able to tell a story, the upcoming performance of The Sleeping Beauty provides an excellent opportunity for learning beyond the classroom. This is a great example of the Academy's SMArT philosophy in action. In addition, it gives our students an understanding and expectation of the high professional standards in the performing arts, and inspires them to continue to develop their own musical interests and talents."

Del Mar Hills Academy has established an outstanding music program under the direction of music teacher Jodi Neilson, who was awarded the Del Mar Union School District Teacher of the Year in 2004 in recognition of her leadership and excellence. Currently, Ms. Neilson serves as the San Diego Arts Network Music representative for the entire Del Mar Union School District.

For additional information on performances of The Sleeping Beauty that are open to the public, or to learn more about the San Diego Opera's outstanding education and outreach programs please visit San Diego Opera at www.sdopera.com.

Del Mar Hills Academy has established a curriculum that provides unique learning opportunities for public school students. In recognition for its excellence, the Academy has received both the National Blue Ribbon and California Distinguished School awards. At Del Mar Hills Academy we are preparing our students to lead the way in addressing the challenges of the 21st Century. To learn more, please visit our website at http://www.delmarhills.com.

CONTACT: Del Mar Hills Academy, Laurie Francis, Principal, (858) 755-9763

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Del Mar, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/2/2006 -- The San Diego Opera Ensemble will be enlightening and enriching the students of Del Mar Hills Academy with its new opera, The Sleeping Beauty on March 23, 2006 in the Academy's Performing Arts Center. San Diego Opera was founded in 1965 and, under the leadership of General Director Ian Campbell, is currently one of the top ten opera companies in the United States. In addition, the San Diego Opera is home to one of the top Education and Outreach programs in North America.

The Sleeping Beauty is a new opera composed and written by local artists Nicholas Reveles and J. Sherwood Montgomery, performed by the San Diego Opera Ensemble. Mr. Reveles is currently San Diego Opera's Geisel Director of Education and Outreach. Mr. Montgomery is currently Artistic Director of the Lyric Opera of San Diego. Performances of The Sleeping Beauty are made possible by the Maxwell H. Gluck Foundation.

"Our community is fortunate to have an Opera Company that provides such outstanding opportunities to students through its education and outreach programs", said Del Mar Hills Academy music teacher Jodi Neilson. "Opera is a potent form of storytelling, and students at the Academy were introduced to this essential part of the art form with a performance of OperaQuest by the San Diego Opera Ensemble in January. With our focus on integrating the fine arts and sciences into the curriculum, as well as our emphasis on literacy and writing, being able to tell a story, the upcoming performance of The Sleeping Beauty provides an excellent opportunity for learning beyond the classroom. This is a great example of the Academy's SMArT philosophy in action. In addition, it gives our students an understanding and expectation of the high professional standards in the performing arts, and inspires them to continue to develop their own musical interests and talents."

Del Mar Hills Academy has established an outstanding music program under the direction of music teacher Jodi Neilson, who was awarded the Del Mar Union School District Teacher of the Year in 2004 in recognition of her leadership and excellence. Currently, Ms. Neilson serves as the San Diego Arts Network Music representative for the entire Del Mar Union School District.

For additional information on performances of The Sleeping Beauty that are open to the public, or to learn more about the San Diego Opera's outstanding education and outreach programs please visit San Diego Opera at www.sdopera.com.

Del Mar Hills Academy has established a curriculum that provides unique learning opportunities for public school students. In recognition for its excellence, the Academy has received both the National Blue Ribbon and California Distinguished School awards. At Del Mar Hills Academy we are preparing our students to lead the way in addressing the challenges of the 21st Century. To learn more, please visit our website at http://www.delmarhills.com.

CONTACT: Del Mar Hills Academy, Laurie Francis, Principal, (858) 755-9763

Although it is one of the smaller schools, Del Mar Hills Academy traditionally has one of the highest funding goals set by the District. With strong parent and Corporate support the Academy has consistently met or exceeded the District goals in order to maintain its credentialed Specialist Teachers. Funding goals for each school are set by the District annually in collaboration with the Del Mar Schools Education Foundation (DMSEF). Each year, the Foundation contributes over 30% of the funds used by the District in support of Specialist Teacher salaries across all schools. This year the deadline for reaching goal was set by the District at February 15th, rather than June 30th, to accommodate the District's strategic planning process.

Reaching the funding goal this year under the accelerated deadline, with the highest parent participation rate in the District, demonstrates the continued support of parents for the Academy philosophy and SMArT approach to learning, now being shared throughout the District. The SMArT approach to learning at the Academy makes Science, Music, Art and Technology integral parts of the curriculum. Last year's May 2005 implementation of the District's new equity formula for allocation of Specialist resources, had the most significant impact on Del Mar Hills Academy, and resulted in the loss of District funding for one full time Specialist teacher. In the last two weeks of the 2004-05 school year, over 90% of the Academy parents generously donated the additional $65,000 needed to maintain all specialists for the 2005-06 school year and prevent disruption to its award winning and nationally recognized programs.

The staff and students thank all of our generous parents and Corporate sponsors for their continued support. We look forward to another outstanding school year in 2006-07 with all four of our Specialists teachers as part of the Academy team.

Del Mar Hills Academy has established a curriculum that provides unique learning opportunities for public school students. In recognition for its excellence, the Academy has received both the National Blue Ribbon and California Distinguished School awards. At Del Mar Hills Academy we are preparing our students to lead the way in addressing the challenges of the 21st Century. To learn more, please visit our website at http://www.delmarhills.com.

CONTACT: Del Mar Hills Academy, Laurie Francis, Principal, (858) 755-9763

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