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North County
A MODERN FAMILY MAGAZINE
Surfer of the Month
Austin Tyler Sonnier
Local Events Calendar pg. 8
Winter Camp Guide NCK of the Month
pg. 13
Kavita Arora
SKATER OF THE MONTH
Celeb Tracker
Thanksgiving Traditions
BRIGHTON ZEUNER pg. 20
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November {2014} editor’s letter
From me to YOU!
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ovember is such a great month! Nestled between Halloween and the upcoming holidays, although hectic, November seems to be the perfect time to enjoy the moments of family, friends, beautiful weather, delicious food, and of course the beginning of Christmas shopping season. This month is a perfect time to take a step back and appreciate all of our blessings. From spending time with family, or being around great friends, no matter what you have to be thankful for, let it sink in this month and enjoy! I know one thing that we are all thankful for… we live in North County, San Diego, one of the most beautiful and desirable places to live in the entire world! Other than Thanksgiving, November is full of some other great holidays! On November 11 we recognize Veteran’s Day. We have a huge community of Service Members we are lucky to call neighbors and friends here in North County. To all Veterans, we salute you and thank you for what you do everyday! In this issue, be sure to check out our amazing kid spotlights including our Skater, Surfer, Student, and North County Kid of the Month. There are tons of family-friendly events in November as well, so be sure to keep our Local Events Calendar, on page 8, handy all month long. Lastly, with the holidays come school vacation and winter camps so learn about our top picks on our Winter Camp Guide on page 13. No matter how you choose to spend your November, we hope this issue provides you with some entertainment and helpful local information!
5 NCK of the Month: Kavita Arora
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6 Pinterest Picks: Happy Thanksgiving! 7 Celeb Tracker: Thanksgiving Traditions 8 North County Events Calendar 12 Spotted! 13 Winter Camp Guide 15 The Rhoades School Student Spotlight: Thomas Rodrigue
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16 Surfer of the Month: Austin Tyler Sonnier
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18 Spotlight: Cate McNabb Cosmetics 19 Children’s Primary Care Medical Group: Flu Season 20 Skater of the Month: Brighton Zeuner
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21 Down to Earth Dad: Roar 23 A is for App: Thanksgiving Menu Maker
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North County
A MODERN FAMILY MAGAZINE
Surfer of the Month
Austin Tyler Sonnier
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Local Events Calendar
NCK of the Month
SKATER OF THE MONTH
Thanksgiving Traditions
Your Health
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27 Activity Page: Thanksgiving MadLib
pg. 13
Kavita Arora
Celeb Tracker
24 Top 5 Tips for Losing Weight & Improving 26 Mom to Mom Book Review
pg. 8
Winter Camp Guide
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Rancho Encinitas acadEmy Rancho Encinitas Academy is a private school that serves students from K through grade 8. Nestled in the beautifully landscaped campus is the sister school, Edison Academy, that serves students with mild to moderate learning challenges. The mission of both programs is to nurture a student’s Quality education at these schools prepares a student for the challenges of the future by fostering knowledge, creativity and self-reliance. There are seven separate buildings custom designed and constructed especially for the school. The campus with its architecture, landscaping, and proximity to the ocean is conducive to a safe, relaxed, and tranquil learning experience. The reduce stress and anxiety so that a student’s focus can be on learning.
Grades K-Eight Highly Qualified Teachers Research-Based Instructional Strategies Common Core Aligned Curriculum Low Student to Teacher Ratio Emphasis on Character Building Nurturing Environment
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Kavita Arora Hometown: Carlsbad Age: 12 Grade: 7th School: Rancho Encinitas Academy Hobbies: Piano and karate Favorite Food: Pickles Favorite thing about living in North County: All of the outdoor festivals & fairs
Q&A What is your favorite subject at Rancho Encinitas Academy? Math is my favorite subject because there is always a right answer and because my class is small; I can do more advanced work. What is your favorite activity to participate in at Rancho Encinitas Academy? Yoga is one of my favorite activities at school. It helps me to recharge and find peace. Are there any special field trips or activities that you would like to describe? I really look forward to our field trips to volunteer at the Rancho Coastal Humane Society. It’s nice to be able to help care for animals that were abandoned and give them love. I also love the Star Assemblies where we get to see some cool performances like The Chinese Acrobats and The African Dancers that came last month.
What is the most valuable lesson you have learned at Rancho Encinitas Academy? At REA, I’ve really learned to love learning! The teachers are so encouraging and nurturing and they push me to do my best. For me, REA is like a big family. I’ve learned to appreciate the differences in people and that I can be myself. What other talents or hobbies do you have outside of school? I have been a karate student for the past 6 years at the YMCA under Master Sensei Rivera. I’m currently a Junior Black Belt and have participated in many competitions in Southern California. I’m looking forward to testing for my Black Belt in December and becoming a student teacher. I also love to play piano and I’ve even composed my own short song which I got to play at my formal recital and at our school talent show.
Where do you see yourself in the next five years? In 5 years, I’ll be a senior in high school, applying to college. I would really like to attend Johns Hopkins University in Maryland. I was invited to participate in their Center for Talented Youth Summer Program for the past 4 years and loved the challenge and meeting new people from around the world. Is there anything else you would like to add? I really want to thank Mr. Paul and Ms. Linda for starting such an amazing school where I have been challenged academically, made awesome friends, and have been able to be myself and I’m so lucky that my parents sent me here. I also really love all my teachers and Ms. Verna for continuing to make REA such a great school to come to every day. NCK
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THANKSGIVING TRADITIONS “...Little kids. When you’re around kids and food, it’s a double payoff— just a big lovefest!” Rachael Ray
“Vanessa is a fantastic cook. She makes an amazing sweet potato casserole.” Nick Lachey
“On Thanksgiving we always just have a big feast. Stuffing is my favorite food in the world! I actually have been known to go buy stuffing and make it in the middle of summer.” Emma Roberts
“...Eating my husband’s corn bread stuffing!” Tina Fey
“...Me totally messing up the kitchen, and Faith pretending she doesn’t even care — but later cleaning it up when I’m not looking. I’m a good cook, but a sloppy one.” Tim McGraw
“...This hamburger-and-bean dish and Mexican corn bread that I like to cook. That’s my contribution. Not very Thanksgiving-ish, but I like it.” Reba McEntire
“My favorite Thanksgiving tradition involves a butter stuffing that my mom has made for years and years and years. The main ingredient being... butter!” Elizabeth Banks
“A lot of eating! We eat with friends. We like the basics, the good stuff-—the turkey and all that. But our friends bring new and weird things to dinner. Last year someone brought a pork butt! And it was delicious! Shaking it up on Thanksgiving!” Jane Lynch
“Most of Thanksgiving is about family and being together.. and of course, giving thanks!” Padma Lakshmi November 2014 | North County Kids
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WHAT’S HAPPENING IN NORTH COUNTY November 1 Love on a Leash Share a book with a therapy dog and choose a prize out of the treasure chest. Best for preschool-aged children Del Mar Library 1309 Camino Del Mar Del Mar, 92014 10am (858) 755-1666 Guided Nature Walk Free guided nature walk Learn about the history, geology, plants and animals San Diego, Mission Trails Regional Park Every Saturday 9:30-11am 19th Annual Dia de los Muertos Festival Over 3,000 community members will gather and celebrate by creating altars in honor of loved ones in a special area outside the museum. Candles, crosses, and clay bowls will be provided but participants are encouraged to bring mementos, pictures, flowers etc. to decorate the altars. Traditional Mexican fare, face painting, Mariachi los Caballeros de San Diego, and kids crafts will also be provided. California Center for the Arts
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340 N. Escondido Blvd. San Diego 6-9pm Free event Free Crafts for Kids at Lakeshore Learning Lakeshore Learning hosts a free craft activity each Saturday, where your kids can get creative. Every week features a new craft. Lakeshore Learning 7510 Hazard Center Drive, San Diego Every Saturday 11am-3pm (619) 297-8494 November 1-2 Boomont Park Fall Festival and Haunt Family-friendly Halloween festivities and fun Activities include: Free Trick-or-Treating, Haunted House, laser tag, roller coaster, pumpkin patch and painting, rock wall, zip line, costume contests, s’mores, and more! Belmont Park 3146 Mission Blvd. San Diego Friday: starting at 5pm, Saturday: all day www.boomontpark.com Old town San Diego’s Dia de los Muertos Celebration Commemorate “Day of the Dead” by touring the
museums and shops within Old Town San Diego; most have dramatic and festive Day of the Dead altars. Live entertainment in many locations throughout Old Town. Two full days of celebration with a procession to the Cemetery on Saturday night. 11am-9pm www.oldtownsandiegoguide.com November 2 First Sunday Music Series: Gickey & The Monsters A fun stylized jazz horn band playing a variety of music from all eras. Encinitas Library 540 Cornish Drive Encinitas, 92024 2pm (760) 753-7376
WHAT’S HAPPENING IN NORTH COUNTY November 3 Toddler and Preschool Story time Join Ms. Renee for stories, songs, and activities that build early literacy skills. Solana Beach Library 157 Stevens Avenue Solana Beach, 92075 9:30am (858) 755-1404 Sushi Night at the Trifecta Tavern Whole Foods, Del Mar Trifecta Tavern 2600 Via De La Valle #100, San Diego 6-8pm $19 per person *Also November 10, 17, 24 (Every Monday) November 4 Toddler Story time Singing and stories for children 1-3 years old Every Tuesday and Wednesday at 10:30am Vista Library 700 Eucalyptus Ave. Vista, 92084 (760) 643-5100
2081 Newcastle Ave. Cardiff, 92007 3:30pm (760) 753-4027 Homework Help Drop-in program for children needing help with homework Grades K-6 Vista Library 700 Eucalyptus Ave. Vista, 92084 3:30pm (760) 643-5100
November 7-16 Play to Learn Time with Teacher Lee Music, stories, art and fun for children 5+ 4S Ranch Library 10433 Reserve Drive San Diego, 92127 10:30am and 12pm every Thursday (858) 673-4697 www.teacherlee.com
Toddler Story time Learn and play at Toddler Story time including stories, music, literacy tips and fun geared towards ages 1-3 Poway Library 13137 County Highway S4 Poway, 92064 10:30am (858) 513-2900 November 5
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Salad Bar Wednesdays at Del Mar Whole Foods Every Wednesday is $2 off per pound in the Prepared Foods hot bar and salad bar Whole Foods, Del Mar 2600 Via De La Valle #100, San Diego All day Every Wednesday
ARTS | A Reason To Survive, Pop-Up Park at ART SAN DIEGO Contemporary Art Show San Diego based non-profit organization that provides, supports, and advocates for arts programs that heal, inspire, and empower youth facing adversity. Attendees will participate in a collective work of art over the entire weekend, listen to youth jazz and take the liberty to create or play music on their own. Guests can purchase CD’s and donate. ART SAN DIEGO Contemporary Art Show at the Balboa Park Activity Center 1549 El Prado San Diego, 92101 (619) 239-0512 www.art-sandiego.com
After School Healthy Homework Center Come to a reserved section of the library and enjoy healthy snacks and all the tools needed for homework Cardiff-by-the-Sea Library
Teen Toons in the Afternoon! Teens come to the library every Friday after school and enjoy classic Looney Toons Solana Beach Library 157 Stevens Avenue Solana Beach, 92075 2:15pm (858) 755-1404
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Writers by the Beach San Diego Writers, Ink is pleased to offer this regularly scheduled drop-in group for creative writers (geared towards adults). All you have to do is show up and write! Writing prompts are provided Hosted by Rachel Moore Meet at the Encinitas Library 540 Cornish Drive Encinitas, 92024 11am (760) 753-7376
Teen Dance Revolution Wednesday Teens get to move to the beat with Dance Dance Revolution! Solana Beach Library 157 Stevens Avenue Solana Beach, 92075 2:15pm (858) 755-1404
ages 2-5. Cardiff-by-the-Sea Library 2081 Newcastle Ave. Cardiff, 92007 10:30am, every Friday (760) 753-4027
November 7 Story time Yoga for Toddlers Stories and stretches for parents and toddlers
San Diego Beer Week 2014 San Diego Beer Week is a nine-day celebration inspiring people to drink local, craft beer and promoting San Diego’s thriving brewing culture with multiple events happening across the county. www.sdbw.org/ November 8 AK Martial Arts and Fitness Parent Night Out To benefit La Costa Meadows Elementary Includes pizza, treats, goody bags, games, glow in the dark nerf tag, wii games, and more! Online Registration required For ages 5+ AK Martial Arts and Fitness 6120 Innovation Way Carlsbad 92010 Open to the public, $30/first child and $25/ additional sibling Registration required: http://akkarate.com/ Parent_Night_Out.php 5:30-9:30pm (760) 828-7165 Voices of Veterans Veterans read original writings about their military experience. Featuring works by veterans from all branches of the military and based on themes found in the book What it is Like to Go to War by Karl M. Vista Library 700 Eucalyptus Ave. Vista, 92084 2pm (760) 643-5100
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2nd Saturday Art Walk! Showcases downtown galleries and museums, all within a 10 block walking area Featuring art works from both world-renown and emerging artists, along with artists’ workshops and exhibit openings, live music, and refreshments. Downtown Escondido Between Centre City Parkway and Ivy Street Between Woodward Avenue and Third Street Escondido, CA 5-9pm (760) 480-4101 November 9 Fall Back: The Children’s Historical Street Faire Between old-fashioned festivities like pony rides and ice cream- and pie-eating contests, there are historical recreations and demonstrations with a “nineteenth-century” blacksmith plying his trade, prospectors teaching children how to pan for gold, butter churning and candle dipping demonstrations, and a Wild West shoot-out, to name a few. 410 Island Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 11am-4pm Admission is free/ some activities such as carnival rides have nominal fees www.gaslampquarter.org/ (619) 233-4692 November 8-9 “Christmas On the Farm” Arts ‘n Crafts Fair at Bates Start your Holiday shopping early! Over 80 artisans will be selling a variety of handmade crafts and fine art Enjoy live entertainment, Kids’ Zone and food Bates Nut Farm 9am-4pm both days (800) 642-0348 batesnutfarm.biz
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November 11: Happy Veterans Day!
*All Libraries closed in observance of Veteran’s Day* November 12 Doggie Tales: Read to Dogs! Kids make furry friends and practice reading skills with certified therapy dogs. Encinitas Library 540 Cornish Drive Encinitas 3-4pm Every 2nd Wednesday of the month (760) 753-7376 Preschool Story time Stories, rhymes, songs and movement for preschoolers and accompanying adult Limited to 35 on a first come, first served based. San Marcos Library 2 Civic Center Drive San Marcos 10:30am (760) 891-3000 November 12-14 The Rhoades School Open Houses The Rhoades School 141 S. Rancho Santa Fe Road Encinitas, CA 92024 November 12, 9-11 am: Kindergarten – Grade 2 November 13, 9-11 am: Grade 3 – 5 November 14, 9-11am: Middle School (Grade 6-8) Please RSVP to dseltzer@rhoadesschool.com (760) 436-1102 ext. 302 November 15 The Grauer School Open House 11am-2pm Tours will be conducted every 20 minutes and
interested families are encouraged to tour the facilities and meet with faculty, administration, matriculated students, and current Grauer families. Grades 7-12 college preparatory Student to teacher ratio is 7:1 Pilobolus Dance Company Master Class Explore the art of modern dance in a 90-minute intensive class taught by a professional member of the Pilobolus Dance Company. For students over the age of 13 with basic understanding of Dance. California Center for the Arts, Escondido 10am $10 with purchase to the performance the same day. (800) 988-4253 http://artcenter.org/education/master-classes/ November 16 School of Rock Oceanside Open House Live Performance by the House Band Meet Staff and Instructors Schedule FREE 30min Trial Lesson at event and get 20% off 1st Mo of lessons! 2-5pm School of Rock 4095 Oceanside Blvd Suite F (760) 734-1529 November 16-23 2014 San Diego Bay Wine & Food Festival Join over 200 wineries, breweries and spirit purveyors, 70 of San Diego’s best restaurants, and 10,000 wine and food aficionados from across the nation for the biggest wine and food celebration on the West Coast. $45-$625 www.sandiegowineclassic.com/
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November 22- 23
Food Truck Fridays at Orfila Vineyards Food Truck Nation America will feature some of San Diego Top Gourmet Food Trucks Live music playing on the Terrace Free entrance Orfila Vineyard and Winery 13455 San Pasqual Road Escondido, 92025 Every 3rd Friday, 5-7:30pm Shuttles from lower vineyard parking to the winery runs from 1pm to closing Fridays and Saturdays (760) 738-6500 x 22 www.orfila.com/winery-events
The New Children’s Museum: Handmade Holidays, Garden Jam Presented by Vons Hands-on, holiday-themed experience that engages the whole family. Learn how to mash up fresh ingredients in a fun jam-making workshop! Smell fresh herbs from the garden, prepare fruit and have a taste on toast! November 22: 11am, AEC Kitchen & Garden, Ages 5+ November 23: 11am, AEC Kitchen & Garden, Ages 5+, Members Only The New Children’s Museum 200 W. Island Avenue San Diego, 92101 (619) 233-8792 thinkplaycreate.org
November 22 Paul Galbraith Artist Talkback Join Paul Galbraith for a 50-minute discussion and demonstration of his skills on the guitar. California Center for the Arts, Escondido 4pm Cost: $30 Non-members, $25 Members, and $10 Students. Purchase a ticket to Paul Galbraith’s performance on November 23rd and attend the Talkback for $5. (800) 988-4253 http://artcenter.org/education/master-classes/
November 23 2014 Encinitas Fall Festival With 450+ booths to visit, plus dozens of unique downtown Encinitas retailers, here’s a perfect opportunity for your holiday shopping. Enjoy music and dance performances at two stages, as well as three new additions: the Kids Zone, Dog Park and Bike Valet. Event includes Kids Zone, dog park, and a bike valet. Coast Highway 101 between D and J Streets
Encinitas, CA 92024 9am-4pm Free admission (760) 943-1950 www.encinitas101.com November 26-30 35th Annual San Diego Jazz Fest & Swing Extravaganza Presented at the Town & Country Hotel and Convention Center “A Destination Resort” 500 Hotel Circle North San Diego, 92108 Live music: Wednesday 7-11pm (2 bands) Thursday 7-11pm (5 bands) Friday 10am-11pm Saturday 9am-11pm Sunday 8am-5pm Tickets range from $95 (3-day badge) to $105 (5-day badge) www.sdjazzfest.org
November 27: Happy Thanksgiving! We are very thankful for all of you! November 27-28 *All Libraries closed in observance of Thanksgiving*
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These North County kids learned a lot about skateboarding basics at the Aura Skateboarding beginner clinic.
These three talented SDCYB dancers had a blast at the Girl Scouts San Diego “Fall for the Arts” Expo at the Girl Scouts Balboa Park Campus on Saturday, October 18.
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Last year Oncoming Traffic band members (from left to right), Jeremy Millard, Spencer Layne, Grant Swayze, Andrew Ripa, and Justin Lewis, who specialize in original classic rock style and cover songs, performed at the Carlsbad Battle of the Bands.
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Winter Camp Guide School’s out, Camps are in!
Boys & Girls Clubs of San Dieguito Polster Branch - Camp Office 3800 A Mykonos Lane San Diego, CA 92130 www.bgcsandieguito.org/programs/camps Camp Office (858) 720-2180
BGC San Dieguito Adventure Day Camps, Ages 5-15 Camp locations in Carmel Valley, Solana Beach & Encinitas! Don’t miss out on all the fun! Arts & Crafts, Sports, Games, Computers, Field Trips Thanksgiving & Winter Adventure Day Camps online registration opens Oct. 15th
“Boys & Girls Clubs camps are fun! I love playing Hunger Games dodgeball with my friends and the field trips are awesome!” Gavin – age 9, BGC San Dieguito Polster Branch
Academics. Character. Health. ACADEMICS. CHARACTER. HEALTH. After School Programs That Change Lives!
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Winter Camp
Guide
AK Martial Arts & Fitness Fall CampsVeteran’s Day “Star Wars Camp” (Nov 10-11) and Thanksgiving “Party Camp” (Nov 24-26) 6120 Innovation Way Carlsbad, CA 92009 (760) 828-7165 www.akkarate.com/ https://www.facebook.com/akmafans Refine your Jedi skills during our 2-day Veteran’s Day Star Wars Camp in preparation for the Ultimate Battle with Darth Vader!!! For our Thanksgiving Party Camp, enjoy all of our most popular camp activities for 3 days of FUN!!! “AK camps are intuitive and fun in a safe and clean environment! My kids love the variety of activities offered throughout the week along with the overall camp theme.” –R. Whelpley November 8: Parent Night out to benefit La Costa Meadows Elementary, Online registration required, 5-9pm
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego Our After School Programs are Safe, Affordable, and Fun! The Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego CHANGES LIVES through quality youth programs and guidance in a safe, affordable and fun environment. Enroll your child(ren) in our affordable After School Program. We provide a safe, fun and positive environment with a trained, dedicated professional staff. Your child will be involved in diverse age-appropriate activities, with opportunities to learn & grow! If needed, transportation is available to the Clubs from various school locations. THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF GREATER SAN DIEGO PROVIDES: A safe place to learn and develop Adults and professionals who care for our members Programs that improve the quality of life and experiences that build character Hope and opportunity Affordable after school pricing North County Locations: 4S Ranch, Baker Family (Escondido), Mitchell (Escondido), Sulpizio Fmaily (Poway)
Fall + Winter Camp at The New Children’s Museum 200 West Island Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101 (619) 795-1463 http://www.thinkplaycreate.org/camps NCM day camps combine hands-on art-making activities, creative games and playtime in the park with the opportunity for children to think, play and create in the Museum’s galleries. This season’s day camps are designed for children age 4 to 12 and you can drop in for just one day or come for the whole week!
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thinking creatively... Our students embrace the opportunity to take intellectual risks, deriving intrinsic satisfaction from wrestling with complex concepts and challenging cognitive tasks. Open to critique and feedback, they seek to further develop their own understanding and refine their final product by considering multiple perspectives, resulting in not only a deeper grasp of the concepts taught but also an appreciation of the limitless capacity to create, imagine and achieve.
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Private Elementary and Middle School, Grades K – 8 141 S. Rancho Santa Fe Rd, Encinitas, CA 92024 760.436.1102 www.rhoadesschool.com
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Student of the Month
Thomas Rodriguez Hometown: Encinitas Age: 13 years old Grade: 8th School: The Rhoades School
Favorite Food: Grilled cheese sandwiches and Jamba Juice smoothies Favorite thing about living in North County: The weather
Hobbies: Computer programming, basketball, music/DJing
Q&A
What is your favorite subject at The Rhoades School? Which class are you enjoying the most this year? My favorite subject this year is Social Studies with Mrs.Schramm. I love to learn about the history of our world and how it became the way it is today. I have taken a couple of courses on Model UN and really liked lobbying for important causes that can have an impact on our future. I’ve always been interested in Computer Sciences and had a fabulous teacher named Mr. Hinko who really got me excited about programming and taught me how to program in HTML and Java. He has always encouraged me, given me advice, and found special projects to challenge me. He taught me so much that now my parents and teachers always ask me for help when their computers frustrate them.
means that all 4 of the kids in my family can be at school together, at least until next year, when I will be leaving for high school.
What is your favorite activity to participate in at The Rhoades School? My favorite activity at The Rhoades School would have to be playing for the basketball team. You really get to connect with all of your friends after school and just have a great time while still getting exercise. Mr. Ruppert and Mr. Dei have been our P.E. coaches since kindergarten so by the time we are ready to play on the middle school basketball team they know us really well and can challenge us to play together and play our best as a team. I also enjoy the Buddy program. This year my class gets to buddy up with the kindergarten class and it’s fun to spend time reading or playing with them and helping them with their projects. My youngest brother is in kindergarten this year with the same teacher I had 9 years ago, so it’s kind of neat that my friends and I get to be with him and his friends during our Buddy time each week.
Where do you see yourself in the next five years? In five years from now I hope to be driving my own car and hopefully I will be a freshman at UCLA!
What is the most valuable lesson you have learned at The Rhoades School? I believe the most valuable lesson that I have learned at The Rhodes School would have to be how to be an effective leader. It’s sometimes hard to be a good friend while also trying to do what you think is the right thing. I sometimes feel really strongly about what I believe in and want to fight for it. But, I have learned that it’s important to listen to others who might have equally good or better ideas and see what we can come up with together. What do you think makes The Rhoades School unique and different from other schools? I think the friendly learning environment is what makes Rhoades truly Rhoades. Everything is focused on making learning enjoyable with handson experiences, like our ability to use the recording studio to produce our own original music. We also have fun traditions to look forward to in every grade. This year I’m excited for our 8th grade trip to Washington, D.C. I also love that with a K-8 school our friends can be together for so many years and we have such a great bond. Milan has been my best friend since we started kindergarten at The Rhoades School and I know we will be friends for life thanks to Rhoades. It also
What other talents or hobbies do you have outside of school? When I am not in school, you can usually find me playing basketball, DJing, listening to music, or working on my computer or phone. (My grandma and I were at the front of the line at 5:00 a.m. for the iPhone 6 plus on the day they were released). My mom always tells me to stop “playing” on my phone. But when my 7th grade project measuring voice recognition features of cell phone technology made it to the California State Science Fair, I think she realized I am doing more than “playing.” Well, sometimes! I have 3 younger siblings and I am the Assistant Coach for my second grade brother’s Junior FLL robotics team.
Is there anything else you would like to add? I am especially grateful to Mr. Hinko at The Rhoades School for getting me excited about computers and programming. I’m also thankful for my robotics coach, Mr. Kanevsky, for the years he devoted to our Rhoades School Tech Attack robotics team. My parents are always supportive of me and they loaned me $100 this summer so that I could pay for my Apple developer’s license. I needed to do that in order to upload my first game to the app store for purchase. I hope to sell enough games to be able to pay them back. NCK Is your child is intellectually curious, creative, self-motivated? Does he or she love to learn? If the answer is yes, Dr. Regina McDuffie, Head of The Rhoades School, hopes you will join her at an upcoming open house information session. As a Kindergarten – Grade 8 school designed for and dedicated to serving bright, high achieving students, Rhoades sets the achievement bar high; all students are actively engaged in a dialogue based, rigorous curriculum that requires them to think critically, analytically and logically, while striving for accuracy and precision. Rhoades is a warm, welcoming, and inclusive community; students, families and faculty alike appreciate being part of this supportive and nurturing environment where all members are known, valued and experience a sense of belonging. Remarkably diverse in their achievements, The Rhoades School’s alumni/alumnae find themselves well positioned for continued, impressive success, not only in the secondary school setting of their choosing, but also in the competitive college environment. The Rhoades School is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. Open House Information Sessions for Parents November 12 – Kindergarten – Gr. 2, beginning at 9 am – 11 am November 13 – Gr. 3 – Gr. 5, beginning at 9 am – 11 am November 14 – Middle School, beginning at 9 am – 11 am RSVP@dseltzer@rhoadesschool.com November 2014 | North County Kids
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Surfer of the Month
Austin Tyler Sonnier Age: 18
Started Surfing: Age 6 (2002)
Grade: 12 School: Torrey Pines High School Hometown: Del Mar Stance: Goofy Foot Sponsors: Matuse Wetsuits and Hobie Surfboards
Starting Competing: Age 13 (2009) Hobbies: Fishing, skiing, writing and bodysurfing Favorite Surf Spot: k-59, El Salvador Long board or short board: Longboard
Q&A
How has living in North County affected your surfing career? North County San Diego has given me massive, medium and micro lefts, rights, slabs, mush burgers, beach breaks, river mouths and point breaks to surf. Each North County spot uniquely shapes my style every day, giving me a diverse set of tools to use in competitions, but mainly, the flat spells in the summer have, out of necessity, required me to ride big longboards. The fun derived from the power and flow of a longboard has never left my mind, and I’ve been hooked ever since. Who are some local pros and companies that have helped you in your achievements? How? Shea Roney, an ex-pro long boarder, took me under his wing many years ago. Shea has been coaching me ever since. When I was younger, he took me on surf trips up and down the coast to prepare for upcoming events. He and my dad, Keith Sonnier, are to thank for introducing me to the world of longboarding. Josh Martin from Hobie Surfboards is a huge help in shaping my boards and making sure I have the right equipment under my feet. He knows anything and everything about each square inch of board and how it will react with the wave in any situation.
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CAREER HIGHLIGHTS NSSA West Coast Regional Champion SSS High School State Championships 2nd Place SSS High School San Diego County Champion my Freshman year
Photo Credit: Jeraldo, El Salvador
In addition, Spencer Hayes at Matuse Wetsuits has helped me progress. He supplies me with amazing wetsuits to keep me warm and comfortable in the cold winter water. Any advice to other surfers out there looking to improve their skills? If you aren’t having fun, stop what you are doing and mix things up. Fun is stoke. It leads to passion, and passion allows you to wake up early, paddle hard into waves, and seek to learn new maneuvers. Without fun, there is no stoke, passion, or desire to improve. Try mixing things up to find the fun again. Love what you do. What do you love the most about surfing? Why? I love the ability to feel confident and in control in an aquatic situation where 99.9% of people might panic or fall. I love approaching a glassy wave on the nose. I slide my back foot further back and squat down into a stretch 5. Slicing my fingers through the wave I feel the wind through my hair and see the reflection of my toes gliding across moving water. Have you ever had any shark run-ins? Other sea creatures? I’ve encountered a large 7 gill shark while spear fishing in Del Mar.
Also, a sea turtle in Costa Rica ran into my board when I was surfing an outer reef, and I thought it was a shark! Where do you see yourself professionally in 5 years? In five years, I will be surfing every day while having successfully completed medical school prerequisites. I want to become a pediatrician but surfing wise, I’d love to compete in a few pro contests in other countries as well. Experiencing new and diverse cultures internationally is one of my favorite things to do. Where is your go-to surf gear shop? Mitch’s Surf Shop in Solana Beach. What’s the biggest wave you’ve ever surfed? Triple overhead Playa Zonte in El Salvador on my 9’6 single fin. Is there anything else you would like to add? There is enough water for human need but not enough for human greed. Stick up for the planet. Bob Dylan is my favorite artist. Go Saints! NCK
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Flu Season Labor Day has come and gone and our kids are back in school. Along with the joys of school comes cold and flu season. These illnesses are primarily passed by direct contact with our hands (desks, door handles, etc.) that are then used to rub eyes or eat lunch. The best way to avoid the more serious complications of these illnesses is of course to avoid getting them in the first place. Therefore, wash hands, wash hands, wash hands. Hand sanitizer works great as well. Encourage your kids to sneeze or cough into their elbow to limit the spread.
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Skater of the Month
Brighton Zeuner Age: 10 Hometown: Scottsdale, AZ but currently living in Encinitas
photo credit: Brian Fick
Sponsors: Original Betty Skateboards, S-1 Helmets, CA Rampworks, CA Build at Home, Pink Widow Distribution, Urban Remedy, Immortal Laces, Spicoli Films
Stance: Regular
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
Started Skating: Age 7 Started Competing: Age 8 Favored Discipline: Vert, Bowl, Flow
Silver Medal, California State Games
California State Games’ 2014 Athlete of the Year in Skateboarding (youngest and 1st Female to win Athlete of the Year in Skateboarding)
1st Place Shane Hildago Memorial Contest - Open Women Bowl Gold Medal, Silver Medal Grand Canyon State Games; Mini Ramp; Vert
2nd Place Tim Brauch (World Cup Skateboarding) - Girls U14
Q&A
How has living in North County affected your skating career? Living in North County has opened me up to limitless possibilities in skateboarding. I skate with amazing groms, ams and pros almost everyday. They all have their unique styles and I just watch and learn. Who are some local pros and companies that have helped you in your achievements? I get to skate with a lot of pros but a few who come to mind who have helped me include Neal Mims (he’s my skate whisperer!), PLG, Jeff Grosso, Darren Navarette, Andy Macdonald and Daniel Cuervo. Where do you see yourself professionally in 5 years? Hard to say but I’m pretty sure I’ll still be skateboarding! We’ll have to see.
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What’s your favorite after-school snack? My Dad’s homemade turkey chili. Do you get nervous before every competition? If so, what do you do to relax and calm your nerves? Yes, I do. I like to take a walk with my Mom and Dad. What advice do you have for other kids thinking about learning how to skateboard? Make it about fun with your friends and aim for 1 new trick a week and on different terrain.
How do you juggle your other interests and skateboarding? Schoolwork and skateboarding are always the biggest part of my days. Crafting and story writing is what I do in my down time. Is there anything else you want to add? No matter what your sport or activity, do it because it makes you happy. Use that to push yourself a little bit each day. Your ability to motivate yourself will help you progress in different parts of your life and that feels pretty good! NCK
We hear that you have several other talents and hobbies, can you tell our readers about those? I like cooking with my family and I also like arts and crafts. I just made a ping pong table, some beds with funky bedding and some gum ball and candy machines all out of things we save to reuse like bottle tops, buttons and little containers. I also love to write and play the piano.
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a time—before weekends revolved around multiple soccer games—when I chucked boxes of uncooked macaroni and As a teenager I loved camping out overnight with friends to purchase concert tickets. We usually had more fun waiting in line to buy the tickets than we did at the actual the local record store are a thing of the past. That’s probably a good thing. Now concert tickets are purchased online, which is easy if you want to see Lucinda complicated if you want to see Katy Perry at the Staples Center. want to see Katy Perry at the Staples Center. perience for 10-year-old daughter, so I took one for the team. Richie, when I was 10. I went with my mom
and my aunt Mary, neither of whom were really big Lionel Richie fans, so I don’t know how we ended up there. Tina Turner was the opening act, before she successfully restarted her career in the mid 80s. The only thing I really remember about that concert is being immensely disappointed when Diana Ross didn’t come out to sing her part of Endless
they were counterfeit. I envisioned Tony Soprano’s crew sitting around a table laughing at the sucker in Carlsbad who stupidly
owes me one song. I thought I had a good plan for buying Katy Perry tickets. I found out when the tickets went on sale to the general public and I immediately went online that morning with my credit card in hand. I logged on to what I thought was Ticketmaster, only to get redirected to a similar looking site called Ticketmeister (that’s not what it was really called), where I got suckered into buying tickets at a
anticipate having to maneuver my family through a gaggle of zealous religious protesters who shouted that I was an evil parent for taking my kids to the see Katy Perry. It’s not like I was taking them to see the Insane Clown Posse. Second, I didn’t think park-
ticket broker.
I ventured down a dark alley, on the wrong side the tracks, behind Market Square Arena and bought Indiana Pacers tickets from a legendary scalper who had a scar on his throat that ran scalpers have gone all high tech and have cool websites. My tickets arrived in the mail with a New Jersey postmark. I thought that was a bad omen and I worried that
thankfully the tickets turned out to be legit. Grossly overpriced, but legit. Not being a frequent concert goer, there were a couple of things about the concert
parking goes hand in hand with overpriced the show would be. I am not ashamed to admit that Katy Perry is one of the best concerts I’ve seen. She put on an amazing show. It was like a pop music circus. Just to put things into perspective, I’ve seen John Mellencamp in concert ten crowd, suspend on a harness, dressed in neon bustier. After going to Katy Perry I think I’ve regained my concert mojo. Seriously, when is Taylor Swift coming to town? NCK The Down to Earth Dad is a lawyer by day and youth soccer coach by night. He lives in Carlsbad with his wife and two kids.
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Top 5 Tips for Losing Weight and Improving Your Health
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Avoid Sugar At All Costs
It’s no secret that both kids and parents love sugar. According to a study by JAMA Internal Medicine, 71.4% of U.S. adults are consuming more than their recommended daily sugar intake. For optimal health, avoid it! Excessive sugar intake is linked to obesity, heart disease, metabolic issues, dangerous inflammation in the body and many other serious conditions. It’s a health epidemic the majority of parents don’t know how to combat because it’s in many foods we think are healthy and good for us. But don’t forget, your eating and fitness habits influence your children tremendously. Help yourself and the rest of the family detox from sugar by making simple switches every day. For example, swap out sugary breakfast cereals for wholesome egg scrambles. Change your family’s habits and every member will begin feeling better.
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Take Advantage of Quick, Efficient Workouts
Who has time to hit the gym when they have to take the kids to soccer practice and make a wholesome dinner? Not many. But even on the busiest of days, you can fit in a great workout. Limit your workouts to 30-45 minutes max. This will force you to focus on your workout in order to maximize your time. Even better, get an amazing workout in as little as 4 minutes with Tabata training (20 seconds on, 10 seconds rest of any exercise for 4 min). These short workouts are efficient, intense and will energize you through your busy day.
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Whether you’re ready for it or not, having kids changes the way you eat. You become more conscious of ingredients, look for more convenience, and often in an effort to lose those stubborn last few stubborn pounds of baby weight, try to find foods that will fill you up without filling you out. It’s not easy, but Michael Wystrach and Carter Comstock, founders of the weight-loss and wellness delivery based food program, F3 Foods, are making it easier. Here are their “top 5 health tips” for busy parents looking to maintain healthy eating habits and shed pounds.
Plan Ahead
We all tend to eat what is available and what’s convenient. If candy and chips are in the pantry, guess what we will reach for come snack time? And we all know what happens when someone orders pizza at the office. Make sure to take time out every week to stock your fridge with fresh fruits, vegetables, healthy nuts and seeds. Cut them up, package them in individual containers for snacks or meals…whatever you need to do to stay on track! Making a healthy trail mix (we recommend an assortment of tree nuts, some raisins, seeds and dark chocolate) and make sure it is easily accessible. You will love it and your kids won’t even know they are being healthy when they grab a handful!
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Focus on Food Quality, Not Calories
Put your calorie counting and scale fearing days behind you and embrace clean eating and all the weight loss benefits that come with it! We love the simplicity of the Paleo diet, which is all about eating the right foods, NOT restricting how much food you eat. Eat high quality meats, nuts, seeds, vegetables, fruits, and healthy oils (like olive oil and coconut oil) and you will be amazed at how effective your body is at self-regulating with the right fuel. Focus on eating the right foods and you’ll likely find you’re feeling great, not to mention more satisfied and more confident in your jeans!
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Watch What You Drink
Water is your best friend when you’re trying to lose weight. Staying hydrated has numerous benefits, including promoting optimal physical and mental health, a healthy metabolism and digestive system, all while flushing out dangerous toxins. A lot of us don’t realize how much sugar we are consuming through beverages, and soda and fruit juices - all of which are sugar bombs that can take your health progress to a screeching halt. If you still miss a something sweet, use stevia or a little honey to sweeten your drinks or try making your own flavored water by adding fresh fruit and vegetables to it and letting it sit! It’s easy and the flavor combinations are endless!
Elise Edwards began her career writing, producing and reporting for CNN. She later served as the Supervising Producer of E! Networks, “The Daily 10” and has most recently, as the mother of two young children, has been freelance writing for websites and magazines as well as her own parenting blog, LuxeAngelesMom.com. Follow her on Twitter @luxeangelesmom
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Book Review
Megan Rath is a wife and mom of an 8 year old daughter and 4 year old son. She is the organizer of the Hip Chicks Book Club (www.meetup.com/hipchicksbookclub), a large group of diverse women of all ages that meets in North County every month. A native of North County all her life, she currently lives in Vista.
Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Rowell It’s 1986, and Eleanor, (Stereotypical “Red-HeadedStepchild” who comes from an abusive home), is the new girl in school. Park (good family, good grades, good life) is the only one who feels sorry enough for her to let her share his seat on the bus. Little does he know that when he does, his whole life will change. First love, man. I read this book in about two days. It was sweet, and smart, and even cringe-worthy and abrasive (Warning: LOTS of F-Bombs!) at times. It took me right back to high school, when I thought my clothes and taste in music were what defined me, but eventually realized it really is what’s inside you that truly makes you who you are. Also, if this book had a soundtrack, I’d totally buy it!
I give Eleanor & Park a B+. Also by Rainbow Rowell: Attachments, Fangirl, and Landline.
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Wedding Night by Sophie Kinsella Lottie becomes the queen of bad decisions after any breakup, so when her boyfriend asks her on a business trip, instead of proposing like she thought, she gets mad, meets up with an old Ex, and they decide to get married right away. But Lottie’s sister, Fliss, has constructed a scheme to stop the wedding night before anything can happen, hoping to make Lottie see reason and annul the marriage. I just love when a book is truly just an escape from everyday life, and this one is just that. Nothing I had to think too hard about. It’s just a fun, fluffy read that left me feeling refreshed and happy, and ready to take on the heavier stuff.
I give this one a B. Sophie Kinsella is also the author of the Shopaholic books. The seventh book in that series, Shopaholic to the Stars, is now available.
Thanksgiving (Mad Lib)
Thanksgiving: From a Kid’s Point of View… Today we are celebrating ______________________ (holiday) dinner at ____________________’s (person) house. When we arrived, my _____________________ (family relative) greeted us with a big, _____________________ (adjective) kiss. Kisses are so _____________________ (adjective)! Now we’re just waiting for the _____________________ (animal) to come out of the oven. My dad is watching _____________________ (sport) on TV. He always shouts, “_____________________(exclamation)” when his team scores a _____________________ (noun). Yesss!!!! Only _______ (number) more minutes until the _____________________ (animal) will be ready to eat. I wonder if my mom will let me try the _____________________ (food) first. My grandma makes the best _____________________ (flavor) pie ever! It smells like _____________________ (noun). Much better than my _____________________ (family relative), his/hers smells like _____________________ (noun)!
This year I am very thankful for my _____________________ (family member), _____________________ (noun), and my _____________________ (adjective) _____________________ (family member)! I am lucky to have such _____________________ (adjective) friends too!
It’s finally time to _____________________ (verb) the turkey and enjoy this very _____________________ (adjective) meal with my family. Yum!!
Happy _____________________ (holiday)! November 2014 | North County Kids
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Kids & Their Pets
Baby Gianna is hands on with the family dog, Wilcox.
Karen, 10, and dog Wilson love spending time outside on beautiful San Diego days!
Annah, 9, can’t stop cuddling the new, adorable family puppy, Lola.
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Luca and Luke By Dave Franco
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he doctor turned off the sonogram and took the instrument that he’d been gliding atop my seven-months pregnant belly and placed it next to the machine. With a solemn expression on his face, he looked at me square in the eye. “Mr. and Mrs. Meador, I’m afraid I have some bad news,” he began. “Your baby’s heart has stopped beating.” Chris and I looked at each other quizzically, not saying a word. I think the first thing that happens is the heart assumes news like this couldn’t possibly be true. We hugged each other in silence, then pulled back and looked at each other again. “I need a moment,” I told him. I walked into the restroom and started to tremble. Tears began to burst from my eyes and my body heaved up and down uncontrollably. I wrapped my arms around my baby girl still inside my belly and fell to my knees. “Lord, why take my sweet girl?” I pleaded with God to answer. It was then that something happened that I can only describe as a miracle. “You can keep
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asking me why, Michelle,” I heard a voice inside my head say, “but it will be a long, painful road and you may never know the answer. Or you can trust me.” I looked at my swollen face in the mirror. And suddenly I said it. “I choose to trust you, Lord,” I said. It was all I had. I didn’t know what might become of saying such a thing. I guess I may never totally know. But God was about to show us that trust is not something you do, but a power you unleash. Twenty-four hours later, it was time to push Luca into this world. Our nurse took our hands and prayed, inviting God into the moment, to fill the room with His presence. I was overcome with a palpable sense of God protecting me like a mama bird covers her young. In the weeks that followed, there were no shortages of God’s mercies, just as there were no shortages of moments of unfathomable pain and feelings of loss. Friends stayed and people prayed, meals were delivered, and it was a strange combination of being broken-hearted and lifted higher than I’ve ever been before. The crib sat untouched in Luca’s room until it
was time for us to address it. With a pained look in his eyes, Chris said he was going to go in the room and take it down. This was going to be his saying goodbye as much as anything. His sniffling was gut-wrenching for me. He had been such a kind, loving husband throughout the entire ordeal. I continued to pray. And that is when the voice that I heard in the hospital spoke again. “Please don’t worry,” God said. “You’re going to have a son and you’ll name him Luke.” Exactly one year to the day after the birth of Luca, Luke was born. We talk about what a beautiful sister he has and how he’ll get to see her one-day. He may not quite understand yet, but he will. My husband and I are now a part of the Safe in Heaven ministry at Rock Church. We believe it was hand picked for us so we could come alongside other parents experiencing the loss of their babies. If you or a loved one is suffering from the loss of a child, visit bit.ly/SafeinHeaven for information on the Safe in Heaven ministry. NCK
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