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Respect the Cone Zone: Birney Elementary’s Appeal for Community-Wide Support

Birney Elementary has launched its new closed-campus policy to improve student safety, creating the “cone zone” along Campus Avenue for smoother, safer drop-offs. The school and Beekeeper Alliance are asking the community to help—by driving carefully, avoiding congestion, and volunteering an hour to keep UH’s youngest pedestrians safe.

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Youth & Schools Alexandra Webber Youth & Schools Alexandra Webber

Fall Track & Field 2025 at Roosevelt Middle School

Roosevelt Middle School student-athletes wrapped up another exciting fall season in San Diego Unified’s free athletic program. Competing in basketball and track & field, students built teamwork, independence, and confidence under the guidance of Coach Tais Marinho-Gomez, a former UCSD track standout. The program continues to grow, giving every student a chance to shine.

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